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Self Care Women’s Retreat | February 22-29, 2020

May 21, 2019 by Lydia Roberts

Connect with like-minded birth & wellness professionals for a relaxing week on the serene beaches of Playa Troncones, Mexico.

Modern Parent Village™ values self care. We know how much birth & wellness pros GIVE of themselves — now it’s time for the pros to fill their cups and RECEIVE!

This retreat is geared toward Modern Parent Village™ Certified Facilitators, as well as other birth & wellness pros who are curious about switching their business model from 1-on-1 to a village.

Your Adventure Includes

Two (2) daily Yoga Sessions
Fire Ceremony
Cacao Ceremony
5 Star Eco Lux Accommodations with Private Bath
Breakfast and Dinner everyday
Round trip airport transfer
20% local tax on the room
All yoga props (including mats) will be available for your use
Lots of free time to relax or to explore on your owns

*not included is airfare, airport transportation, alcohol, other meal, extra activities and gratuities

Pricing

Guest accommodations are as follows:

Single Occupancy Bungalow – US $2995
Double Occupancy Bungalow – US $1895 per person
Triple/Quad Occupancy Bungalow – US $1695 per person

Non-Refundable Deposit – $500 per person
*International passport required.

THIS IS A TAX WRITE-OFF!

You can pay for this sweet retreat in any timeline you wish. If you are considering a payment plan, now is a great time to make your initial non refundable deposit. The payment plan we suggest:
$500 Payment #1 (deposit) – now
$500 Payment #2 – Aug 22, 2019
$500 Payment #3 – Nov 22, 2019
Remaining amount – Feb 8, 2020

Let Modern Parent Village know if you have any questions! They are happy to hop on a phone call with anyone who wants to have a more detailed conversation. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with like minded pros for a relaxing week on the serene beaches of Playa Troncones, Mexico.

Register

TO REGISTER: Send an email at modernparentvillage@gmail.com to let them know you’re interested, and they’ll advise how to send your $500 deposit | FOR MORE: Visit Modern Parent Village Facebook page

Your Leaders

Amy Heilman and Sarah Auna

Amy Heilman and Sarah Auna are pioneers in the birth & wellness industry. They have been birth & wellness professionals in the Twin Cities for six years and facilitate Modern Parent Village™ Classes to expectant parents that blend ancient wisdom with modern, practical tools. Together, they have served more than 500 families in their careers as birth doulas, childbirth educators, and yoga teachers. Sarah and Amy have developed Modern Parent Village™ Method, which prioritizes the health and wellness of the professional. It helps pros do the work they are passionate about and still have a healthy life of their own. Amy and Sarah believe so strongly in this revolutionary business model that they want all birth & wellness professionals to be able to experience the benefits and offer it to their clients. Say hello to a new way to launch your career in a healthy, sustainable way.

Amy and Sarah encourage birth & wellness pros to prioritize retreat as part of their wellness and self care. They are passionate about holding sacred space for you at this retreat!

Your Home

Our charming, chic hotel and yoga retreat is located on a quiet, serene beach in Playa Troncones, thirty minutes up the coast from Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo, Mexico. Restore in a gorgeous setting with wellness classes, yoga by the sea, meditation, qigong and dance classes. Rejuvenate with our offering of spa treatments and healing arts. Dine on mouth-watering, healthy gourmet cuisine. Take in the local adventures such as sunset horseback riding, eco tours, hikes to waterfalls, kayaking, surf-yoga excursions, surf lessons, shopping in our boutique, the village and more. Our beautifully designed accommodations and loving staff will please even the most discerning guests.

Present Moment Retreat is a powerfully transformative environment providing experiential training in the cultural arts. Surrounded by the magnificence of earth’s natural beauty, people from around the world come here to grow towards wholeness in their lives. We are dedicated to fostering deep awareness and appreciation of life through the compassionate treatment of all beings, and promoting wisdom and peace in celebration of the human spirit.

Your Boutique Bungalow

Present Moment is the perfect antidote to the chaos of everyday life. Authenticity was imperative in the construction of every inch of this resort. Thus, all bungalows have an indigenous palapa thatched roof, hand-crafted in the Mexican tradition, and are furnished with a pillow top queen-sized bed, luxurious 400 count cotton bedding and a canopy of white linen.

With 5 deluxe bungalows and 3 family bungalows, somewhat blurring the lines between the indoors and out, with its amazing vantage points to the sea, gardens and pool, your accommodation will be the perfect place to rest yourself after a full day of yoga and surf at Present Moment. Just a 30 second walk the beach, let the sounds of the ocean lure you to sleep each night.

With 3 air conditioned suites, for those seeking a little more similarity to the comforts of home. Centrally located, you will be just steps away from the beach, amazing yoga classes, massage, and fine dining. If you enjoy strolling the shore at sunrise, these stunning bungalows will have you on your way in no time. Hand-crafted and beautifully appointed, a true home away from home.

About Troncones & Getting Here

At the heart of charming Troncones Beach, nestled between the lush mountains of the Sierra Madre and the sparkling Mexican Riviera, Present Moment Retreat combines the ambience of nature’s grandeur with personally challenging mind-body work, set in harmony on beautifully-landscaped tropical grounds.

Troncones Beach is a small, recently-developed community situated on some 3 miles of pristine Pacific beach – a strand of white sand punctuated by occasional rock outcroppings often harboring tidepools teeming with fascinating saltwater life. The charming village is home to a small school, a public library (donated by generous local residents for education of the village’s children), a church, several dry goods outlets and a few other small provisioning services for essential items. All of these are couched within a traditional and tropical Mexican ambience.

You can fly into Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa, the airport is located only 20 miles north and an easy 45-minute drive. The international airport is serviced by a number of International airlines including Alaska Airlines, Continental, American, America West, Frontier Airlines, Mexicana and Aeromexico. Troncones Beach is highly connected, yet still a world apart. Its proximity to Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo affords you a full choice of shopping conveniences and recreational possibilities, all just a short distance from your world-class yoga retreat and resort. We can assist you with booking all flights and airport transportation.

Vibes of LOVE Beach Getaway | March 7-14, 2020

October 7, 2019 by Ryan

Join Vanush Von Love and guest teacher Maddie Callis for this incredibly nourishing 7 day yoga & wellness retreat on the magnificent Pacific Ocean.

Your retreat investment includes: two daily yoga offerings (one asana, one workshop), three organic meals, your accommodations and your roundtrip transfers to and from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo international airport. Please enjoy a variety of delicious smoothies and alcoholic beverages at additional cost.

During your free time enjoy the many local activities like: surfing, hiking, kayaking and eco tours, horseback riding, boogie boarding and snorkeling. Or treat yourself to one or many spa treatments at the resort. There will be a group field trip to the local Sea Turtle Sanctuary for a turtle release party!
There is also a family operated Temazcal (sweat lodge) ceremony available!!

Your Adventure Includes

Round trip ground transportation from ZIH / airport transfer (gratuity not included)
Seven (7) nights lodging
Seven (7) breakfasts
Seven (7) lunches
Seven (7) dinners
Two daily yoga offerings (one asana, one workshop)
Evening Entertainment as scheduled by Present Moment
Taxes and Gratuity on all Retreat Inclusions, except Airport Transfer
A curated swag bag

Not Included

Round trip airfare to ZIH
Trip insurance (Recommended- Please see cancellation policy)
Additional meals, snacks, desserts
All alcohol and non-alcohol beverages (other than early morning coffee and/or tea and water which is available at all times),
Additional and upgrades on spa services and excursions
Tax and gratuity on these exclusions
Gratuity for the airport transfer
Shopping in Troncones

Pricing

Lodging Options and Your Investment:

Private Single – One guest in a private bungalow $2950 / Early bird: $2850

Private Double – Two guests in a private bungalow (queen bed) $2200 per person / Early bird: $2100

Shared Twin – Two beds in a shared bungalow for two guests $2200 per person / Early bird: $2100

Shared Triple / Quad – One queen bed and two twin beds in a shared bungalow for three to four guests (Triple/Quad rate) $2050 per person / Early bird: $1950

Early Bird rates END on November 3rd 2019!
Reserve your spot with a $500 deposit per person, first come first serve!

Contact:

Please email Vanush at: vanushnyc@gmail.com or text/call: 646-707-1230

Let Vanush or Maddie know if you have any questions. They are happy to hop on a phone call with anyone who wants to have a more detailed conversation. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity for a relaxing week on the serene beaches of Playa Troncones, Mexico.

Register

TO REGISTER:
Please email Vanush at: vanushnyc@gmail.com or text/call: 646-707-1230

Cancellation Policy: $500 deposit to reserve your preferred accommodations prior to December 31, 2019.
Full payment due by December 31, 2019 .

If you must cancel:

Your Leaders

Vanush Hambardzumyan & Maddie Callis

It was a knee-injury that resulted in Vanush finding yoga and bodywork and opening the door to a personal and professional path of self-discovery, growth, and healing. He completed his 200 hour yoga teacher training at Laughing Lotus Yoga Center followed by apprenticeships with Ali Cramer and Sheri Celentano and now teaches group, corporate and individual yoga classes all over New York City. By combining his dance background and extensive training in various bodywork modalities and human anatomy, Vanush offers a style of yoga that helps students to find their breath, balance, and the profound wisdom that movement is medicine.

Vanush completed his massage training at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York. His massage techniques include a unique blend of integrated Western and Eastern modalities, formalizing his ability to treat issues ranging from physical and emotional blockages, post-surgery recovery or injury-related traumas to the buildup of everyday stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, digestive issues, asthma, dysmenorrhea, and much more. His orthopedic sports massage-related experience includes work with Madonna’s dancers, Joffrey Ballet School, “Beautiful” The Carol King Musical, STOMP NY performers and many other broadway dancers and professional athletes. Now, also with NYHRC team.

Beginning with the physical body, Vanush invites you to take the step forward towards self-discovery and healing as he guides you on a personalized path to achieve wellness and balance in your own life. “Listen to your body” he says “it never lies”.

Your Home

Our charming, chic hotel and yoga retreat is located on a quiet, serene beach in Playa Troncones, thirty minutes up the coast from Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo, Mexico.

Your Boutique Bungalow

Present Moment is the perfect antidote to the chaos of everyday life. Authenticity was imperative in the construction of every inch of this resort. Thus, all bungalows have an indigenous palapa thatched roof, hand-crafted in the Mexican tradition, and are furnished with a pillow top queen-sized bed, luxurious 400 count cotton bedding and a canopy of white linen. Our beautifully designed accommodations and loving staff will please even the most discerning guests.

With 5 deluxe bungalows and 3 family bungalows, somewhat blurring the lines between the indoors and out, with its amazing vantage points to the sea, gardens and pool, your accommodation will be the perfect place to rest yourself after a full day of yoga and surf at Present Moment. Just a 30 second walk the beach, let the sounds of the ocean lure you to sleep each night.

About Troncones & Getting Here

200 HR Yoga Teacher Training Beachside Cleansing | November 6 – 27 2020

January 14, 2020 by Brandi Hand

~ Rejuvenate your spirit on the wild coast of Mexico ~

With the sound of the waves permeating every experience, the luxurious beachside setting and award-winning center of Present Moment Retreat is the perfect environment to let go and unfold. This is a life-enhancing, transformative experience that combines the power of the Kula Collective 200-hour YTT with the renewing cleansing programs offered by Present Moment. By releasing in the body, we clear the mind and free the spirit, letting ourselves merge with the beauty of this magical place.

This training is held on the beautiful Pacific Riviera of Mexico, surrounded by epic surf breaks and rugged, sandy beaches. A short stroll away is a cultural gem, the quiet indigenous village of Troncones. With daily, stunning sunsets, calming, open-air spaces and delicious, health-giving cuisine, this is an experience to nourish the whole self.

This is a unique program due to its incredible venue and its emphasis on Shamanic Healing and Holistic Cleansing. The cleansing focuses on all aspects of wellness (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual). We cleanse in order to reveal our truest self so that we step onto the mat as new yoga teachers able to guide from the pure essence of the Heart and Spirit.

Experience the sweetness of life while dancing to the heartbeat of the jungle beaches by moonlight. Swim in the warm waters of the Mexican Pacific and experience the magic of living your passion. Come join us and awaken the power of your spirit in this eco-friendly paradise on the wild coast of Mexico.

Highlights of the Beachside Cleansing 200 HR Yoga Teacher Training:

Cleanse body, mind, and spirit with raw food, an intestinal cleanse, a liver flush and optional supported fasting.
Stay in stunning, comfortable cabins with daily attendance and high-class service
Nourish yourself with Gourmet, vegetarian meals at the well-known Present Moment Restaurant
Venture out to a nearby cave and enjoy optional surfing, kayaking, swimming, horseback riding, and walking
Help to release baby turtles, helping to conserve the health of future generations
Practice, play and dine in the open air, with stunning sunsets and regular live music
Professional massage available in the Present Moment Spa

Pricing

Guest accommodations are as follows:

Shared Room: $2,300 USD
Private Room: $3,000 USD
Tuition: $2,850 USD

$500 non-refundable deposit to hold your spot.

Register

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Questions? Contact us here.

Your Facilitators

Zach is a passionate connector. His innate creativity, flexible perspective and quick smile make him a natural leader, inspiring participation and thoughtful consensus in the wide array of groups he works with. he has dedicated his life to the study and development of intercultural relations and the facilitation of innovative solutions for sustainable well-being.
His Cum Laude B.A. from Harvard College led him to explore issues of privilege and work for justice from his hometown of Philadelphia to the Guatemala City garbage dump. This work has taken him throughout the Americas engaging diverse stakeholders in strategic planning through the development of creative and critical thinking in fields such as education, public health, business, creative industries, and entrepreneurship.

JESSI LUNA

Jessi teaches a Vinyasa based practice to combine elements of dance and natural movement with traditional yogic sequencing. She incorporates attention to rhythm of the breath, and allows for organic movement to flow in each pose. She is grateful for the journey of yogic creativity and loves to share this movement of bliss with others along the way.

Jessi, along with her husband Zach, are also in the process of creating a Holistic Retreat Center, Seven Springs, in her mountain home of East Tennessee. Seven Springs is a place of natural abundance and cultural diversity where people learn how to create holistic sustenance for themselves and their communities. The space seeks to provide an innovative and transformative space for local and global communities to experience high quality holistic education. Retreats offered vary from yoga, massage, natural medicines and foods, creativity, social innovation, team-building, eco-building and permaculture.

ZACHARY TOWNE-SMITH

Your Home

Our charming, chic hotel and yoga retreat is located on a quiet, serene beach in Playa Troncones, thirty minutes up the coast from Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo, Mexico. Our beautifully designed accommodations and loving staff will please even the most discerning guests.

Your Boutique Bungalow

Present Moment is the perfect antidote to the chaos of everyday life. Authenticity was imperative in the construction of every inch of this resort. Thus, all bungalows have an indigenous palapa thatched roof, hand-crafted in the Mexican tradition, and are furnished with a pillow-top queen-sized bed, luxurious 400 count cotton bedding and a canopy of white linen.

With 5 deluxe bungalows and 3 family bungalows, somewhat blurring the lines between the indoors and out, with its amazing vantage points to the sea, gardens, and pool, your accommodation will be the perfect place to rest yourself after a full day of yoga and surf at Present Moment. Just a 30-second walk to the beach, let the sounds of the ocean lure you to sleep each night.

With 3 air-conditioned suites, for those seeking a little more similarity to the comforts of home. Centrally located, you will be just steps away from the beach, amazing yoga classes, massage, and fine dining. If you enjoy strolling the shore at sunrise, these stunning bungalows will have you on your way in no time. Hand-crafted and beautifully appointed, a true home away from home.

About Troncones & Getting Here

At the heart of charming Troncones Beach, nestled between the lush mountains of the Sierra Madre and the sparkling Mexican Riviera, Present Moment Retreat combines the ambiance of nature’s grandeur with personally challenging mind-body work, set in harmony on beautifully-landscaped tropical grounds.

Troncones Beach is a small, recently-developed community situated on some 3 miles of pristine Pacific beach – a strand of white sand punctuated by occasional rock outcroppings often harboring tidepools teeming with fascinating saltwater life. The charming village is home to a small school, a public library (donated by generous local residents for the education of the village’s children), a church, several dry goods outlets and a few other small provisioning services for essential items. All of these are couched within a traditional and tropical Mexican ambiance.

New Year Yoga Retreat | Manifesting a Meaningful Life | December 31st, 2022 – January 7th, 2023

May 24, 2022 by Ryan

Join us for 7 days and 7 nights on a New Year retreat to rest, restore and reconnect with yourself and your practice. In the morning, wake up to crashing waves in your cabana. Stroll to the Yoga Pavilion for a morning yoga class to invigorate your body. End your morning with a delicious breakfast. Throughout the day, you will have free time to do whatever your heart desires — nap, read, journal or swim. If you’re wanting more activity, you can go hiking, boogie-boarding or snorkeling. The retreat center can also support you in scheduling additional excursions like horseback riding, kayaking, surf lessons or spa services. The evenings will include a yoga class to restore and reconnect followed by dinners and some optional group activities like live music and a tequila tasting.

Our top-rated retreat center is at the heart of charming Troncones Beach, nestled between the lush mountains of the Sierra Madre and the sparkling Mexican Riviera, 20 miles north of Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo on the Pacific Coast. It is a beautiful sanctuary right on the beach with miles of unspoiled white sand beaches. Eleven delightful villas around a sparkling pool, meditation gardens and an on-site restaurant that features delicious, healthy gourmet cuisine

What’s Included:

7 days and 7 nights in a gorgeous and chic beachfront retreat center
7 healthy and gourmet breakfasts and dinners
Tequila tasting
Live music
Roundtrip Airport Transfer
Twice daily yoga practices led by Francesca + Stephanie
All Yoga Mats & Props

Not Included:

Flights to and from Ixtapa/Zihuantanjeo Airport
Travel insurance
Gratuities
Lunch
Alcohol
Excursions and spa treatments

Pricing

Private Single: $3400
1 guest in a private bungalow
Private Double: $2500/person
2 guests in a private bungalow. Ideal for couples!
Shared Double: $2500/person
1 single bed in a shared room with 1 other guest
Triple/Quad: $2300/person
1 single bed in a shared room with 2-3 other guests

There are 3 air-conditioned rooms. If you would like one of those, please include a $100 surcharge per person to the prices listed above. These rooms could have 1 Queen bed or 2 Singles.

There is one Master Suite available. It is a large luxury Treehouse Suite with private ocean-view deck. Includes 1 king bed and can accommodate 1 or 2 additional single beds. If you are interested, please contact us to learn more.

Register

A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot.
Retreat must be paid in full by November 1st, 2022. Space is limited. Register early!

For further questions, please email Francesca Yoga at fmbudesheim@gmail.com

Your Leaders

Francesca

Francesca Budesheim, E-RYT, MSSW (@francescayoga) is a certified yoga instructor and holistic health coach based in Austin, Texas. She completed her first 200-hour yoga training in 2010. Since then, she has studied with a variety of local and international yoga and mindfulness teachers and is currently focused on training with Tiffany Cruikshank of Yoga Medicine.

After tearing her ACL in high school, Francesca quickly turned to yoga to rehabilitate her body. She didn’t count on the practice to also rehabilitate her spirit. While completing her undergraduate degree in Child + Family Studies and Addiction Studies and Syracuse University she completed her 200-hour training and began teaching shortly after. While studying towards her Master of Degree in Clinical Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin, Francesca was given the opportunity to use her knowledge of the human body, emotion and spirit to create a therapeutic yoga group for people suffering from grief and loss. She has continued this work by designing and facilitating yoga, mindfulness and mental health focused workshops and retreats in the Austin community.

Francesca teaches strength-based, alignment focused and trauma-informed classes. She values meaningful movement that allows her students to strengthen both their physical and mental bodies. Francesca’s goal is to guide her students in using physical movement to create a deeper connection with the intuitive body.

Francesca has three dachshunds, is an ambassador for lululemon, and owns Low-Key Spiritual, a company that takes a modern approach to mental health.

Stephanie

Stephanie Pither, RYT-200 (RYT-300 in progress), is an Austin-based yoga instructor, wife and mother who has benefited from the life-changing power of yoga for more than 15 years.

She is passionate about sharing themes, or life lessons, in every class, in order to guide her students into a deeper and more fulfilling experience as they practice.

Hot Power Vinyasa is her specialty, as well as Bikram-based Hatha Yoga. Stephanie consistently delivers a vigorous and invigorating practice that is the perfect blend of sweat and serenity. And through it all, you will create space for yourself — physical space through movement, emotional space through breath, and spiritual space through meditation.

Keep up with Stephanie at @namasteph_atx

Your Home

Your Boutique Bungalow

About Troncones & Getting Here

Equinox in Ixtapa | Writing & Yoga | Nov 13 – 20, 2021

September 16, 2019 by Ryan

Dive deep into the rhythms of your own voice on the shores of the pacific with an award-winning writer to guide you at one of the world’s top 25 wellness centers. The equinox is a time of struggle between light and dark. We must write ourselves into that struggle, embracing both light and dark on the page and seeking balance in the art as well as in our bodies and breath. We will lean over the edge of doubt, where new things come from, and crack open a space for the unexpected. We will be challenged and inspired … and laugh – a lot! – while becoming vessels for creativity and breaking new creative ground. Inquire soon, as space is limited. For all levels and genres, including beginners.

Elephant Rock writing retreats are highly unique. People tell us year after year that no matter how many writing workshops or retreats they’ve attended, Elephant Rock is different. We build creatively intense spaces that are also deeply nurturing. This helps to open and challenge every writer at every level to go further into the work, see new angles, discover sharper facets. Our intentional workshops lead you toward unfolding and connecting, discovering and uncovering. We use precise writing exercises to guide us to the page in ways we never imagined. Language comes alive again, grows more elastic and expands with possibility. We welcome writers of all levels and all genres. And we take your work as seriously as we take our own. Many writers find this work life-changing. Read what some have said here.

This retreat is held at the gorgeous, secluded Present Moment in Ixtapa, Mexico. Present Moment, nestled right on the edge of the Pacific, is one of the world’s top 25 wellness centers. This exclusive oceanfront boutique hotel and yoga retreat is situated on a quiet, serene beach in Troncones, thirty minutes up the coast from Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo, Mexico. This center offers a breathtaking setting with wellness classes, yoga by the sea, meditation, qigong, dance classes, spa treatments, as well as local adventures such as sunset horseback riding, eco tours, waterfall hiking, kayaking, surf-yoga excursions, surf lessons, and exploring the village.

During our retreat, morning and afternoon writing workshops free up your thinking about words and loosen the binds on your creative process in unexpected ways. Your inner critic will fall away as you surrender to your innate ability to imagine the unknown.

With the ocean at equinox as our backdrop, we will explore themes of water, rhythm, rebirth, and balance in our writing and in the yoga/meditation. We will make full use of our environment to infuse our writing with what can only be found where we are.Writing workshops will include innovative writing exercises that engage powerful aspects of writing craft, including the senses, imagery, dialogue, and sound, among others. For writers with specific goals and projects, fireside chats will provide a space to talk shop and seek advice on specific projects as well as universal challenges of the writing life. Finally, select multi-sensory immersion activities and artistic work will echo and amplify the themes of the writing sessions. Writing workshops will include time for both new writing and revision, and, in the evening, a chance to share and discuss work in progress. Writers will also have the option to receive feedback from Jeannine on up to 7 double-spaced manuscript pages before or after the retreat.

You will end the week with new work in hand, substantial revisioning of a work in progress, or both. You can also expect to come away with many new inroads to your creative practice as well as an array of new craft tools and insights to apply to your work after the retreat is over. Our creative work will be supported by daily yoga and meditation structured specifically to foster and support creative synergy. As you connect your body, mind, and senses through movement and stillness, you release tension and cultivate insight and balance. Ultimately, you hear your own fierce, original voice again, and find exciting new portals through which you can bring that voice to the page.

Your Adventure Includes

Transportation to and from the airport in ZIH to Present Moment Retreat Center
7 nights of lodging in a beautiful private or shared beach side bungalow with its own private bathroom
Daily guided writing workshops
Daily Yoga & Meditation Classes
All Yoga Mats & Props
7 Gourmet Breakfast, Lunches, & Dinners. Definitely included is our celebratory closing dinner on our last night—you might want to bring something “ beach fancy” to wear, whatever that means to you!
Individualized written feedback from an award-winning writer/teacher
Writing presentations
Evening entertainment (music, dance, etc.)
Special session for candlelight yoga and intention setting

*NOT INCLUDED

Transportation to Ixtapa. Trip insurance (recommended, please see cancellation policy)
Alcohol (it is available but not included; if you choose to enjoy, please do so responsibly and not during scheduled programming). Incidental fees, damages, or optional excursions or spa services.

Pricing

Early bird pricing before July 15 only $2950!
Tuition includes 7-nights in a shared double bungalow, 7 gourmet breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, ground transportation to/from Ixtapa airport, daily writing workshops, daily yoga and meditation classes, evening entertainment, readings, and more.

If you attend with two friends or want to share with two people, inquire about a triple bungalow for extra savings! Single occupancy bungalows are extremely limited, and available at an extra cost on a first-come first-serve basis. Inquire early!

Deposit of $1500 holds your spot; full tuition is due by October 15. Payment by check, money order, Zelle, Venmo, Square, or PayPal. Space is limited. Register early!

Cancellation and refund policy

Elephant Rock is a small, family-run writing program and we regret that due to the fixed costs we incur when booking retreats, refunds are available only if Elephant Rock cancels the retreat—which has never happened. In cases of true hardship cancellation, we might be able to apply a portion of your tuition to a future Elephant Rock offering. We highly recommend travel insurance.

Register

Deposit of $1500 holds your spot; full tuition is due by October 15. Payment by check, money order, Zelle, Venmo, Square, or PayPal. Space is limited. Register early!

For further questions, please email elephantrockretreats@gmail.com or call
612-801-2566

Your Leaders

Jeannine

Jeannine is an award-winning writer of memoir, essay, creative nonfiction, and narrative journalism. She is the author of several nonfiction books as well as a children’s picture book, and her writing has appeared widely in literary journals and magazines and been supported by Millay Colony for the Arts, Brush Creek Foundation for the Arts, and Tin House, and recognized in many contests including those sponsored by The Iowa Review, Bellingham Review, Masters Review, Narrative, Chattahoochee Review, Fairy Tale Review, Orison, December, Cutthroat, Tiferet, New South Review, and others. Jeannine has been writing, editing, and teaching for more than twenty years and is a writing mentor and instructor with the Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop and the Association of Writers & Writing Programs. She also mentors students at the University of Minnesota, where she works as a writer and editor. Jeannine earned her MFA in Fiction from Vermont College of Fine Arts, and recently completed her first novel. She is the founder of Elephant Rock. You can read her full bio here.

Zoe

Zoe has a bachelor’s degree in Traditional Eastern Arts with a focus in Yoga Studies from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado, where she also completed her 1,000-hour Yoga Teacher Certification. She focuses on the contemplative study of yoga, with a teaching style rooted in the cultural and historical context of the tradition while remaining relevant to today’s lived experiences. Yoga is more than asana (yogic postures). It is the cultivation of connection between mind, body, and spirit. Yoga has been a powerful healing force in Zoe’s life and she is excited to share it. Many of us spend very little time in an embodied state. Zoe knows personally how difficult true embodiment can be. Personal experience has led her to teach in ways sensitive to traumas that might arise during embodiment practices including physical yoga, intentional breath work, guided meditation, and non-denominational chanting. Zoe invites you to come as you are and move into all aspects of your being.

Your Home

Your Boutique Bungalow

About Troncones & Getting Here

Surf & Yoga Wellness Retreat | December 11 to 18, 2021

November 1, 2021 by Brandi Hand

You’re one step away from a killer getaway and adventure in a tropical paradise! Where the waves are rolling and the yoga keeps on flowing.

Our Surf & Yoga Wellness Retreat combines the healing properties of the ocean with the cleanse of yoga, along with three delicious plant-based meals a day, to create the soul-nourishing experience you’ve been dreaming of.

This is your opportunity to do all the yoga, surfing, and adventuring your heart desires, or to simply lie on the beach in the warm sun.

Troncones, Mexico is a small hidden surf town with endless beauties and untouched beaches. It does not matter whether you have years of surf experience or none at all. If you’re ready to get in the water and have some fun with new friends, this is for you.

Same goes for yoga! All levels are welcome. The point here is to gather on a beautiful open-air beachfront yoga platform, move your body, open your mind, and just breathe.

For us, surf and yoga are a perfect combination of challenge and ease, of heightened energy and blissful rest, of self-nourishment and connection to both ourselves and the environment around us.

Join Jess and Natalie in Troncones to rejuvenate, relax, and, above all, have fun. Come adventure with us!

Your Adventure Includes:

Seven nights in a beautiful beachside bungalow – private or shared with a private bathroom
Three wholesome vegan meals each day
Daily vinyasa yoga class led by Natalie
Daily optional second yoga class led by Present Moment Instructors
Four surf sessions, including one optional surf lesson. (Option to boogie board or play on the beach if not wanting to surf)
All yoga mats, props, surfboards, and transfer to surf break
One group adventure excursion
One 60 minute massage treatment
Evening entertainment
Round trip airport transfer to and from ZIH airport to Present Moment Retreat Center
Taxes & fees

Not Included:

Roundtrip airfare to Zihuatanejo airport (ZIH)
Gratuities for transfers, various retreat staff, hosts, etc.
Trip insurance (recommended for international travel, please see cancellation policy)

Pricing

Single occupancy- $3,305
Double occupancy- $2,485
Triple or Quad Occupancy- $2,395
A $750 deposit is required to reserve your spot. Full payment is due by October 1st.

Cancellation and refund policy:

Due to the nature of retreat hosting, refunds are available only if WE (Jess and Natalie) have to cancel the event. Although we highly doubt this would occur, in the case of cancellation, we may be able to apply your deposit to a future retreat, but it is not guaranteed. We highly recommend travel insurance.

Registration:

Deposit of $750 holds your spot; Full tuition is due October 1st.
Space is limited. Register early!

Follow the link below to complete the registration form. Once you submit the form, you will be prompted to complete your deposit payment via Venmo. Please note that your spot is NOT secured until your deposit has been received. Contact us if you are not able to use Venmo.

Your Leaders

Natalie and Jess are a husband and wife team with a passion for surf, yoga, travel, the environment, and connection with other rad humans!

Jess is a passionate environmentalist, plant-based online coach, and avid surfer. Jess specializes in plant-based nutrition and is poised to spread love and compassion through a plant-based lifestyle and diet. Jess has a very active background in sports such as rugby and surfing and loves to meet others who care for the ocean and our planet as much as he does.

Natalie is a multi-passionate human, to say the least! She’s been teaching yoga since 2018 and practicing long before that. She hosts & produces a self-development podcast for eco-conscious entrepreneurs called Here For More Podcast. She loves to surf (especially with Jess), travel, cook and eat delicious vegan foods, hike, be outdoors, and now – run retreats! Retreats were something Natalie dreamed of leading ever since she attended her first one in Bali in 2017. Today, coming out of a year-long global pandemic that restricted travel and group gatherings, she is beyond excited to bring this retreat to life!

To learn more about us, connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/nataliejkraus , https://instagram.com/jessfkraus

Your Home

Your Boutique Bungalow

Present Moment is the perfect antidote to the chaos of everyday life. Authenticity was imperative in the construction of every inch of this resort. Thus, all bungalows have an indigenous palapa thatched roof, hand-crafted in the Mexican tradition, and are furnished with a pillow-top queen-sized bed, luxurious 400 count cotton bedding and a canopy of white linen.

With 5 deluxe bungalows and 3 family bungalows, somewhat blurring the lines between the indoors and out, with its amazing vantage points to the sea, gardens, and pool, your accommodation will be the perfect place to rest yourself after a full day of yoga and surf at Present Moment. Just a 30-second walk to the beach, let the sounds of the ocean lure you to sleep each night.

About Troncones & Getting Here

Troncones Beach is a small, recently-developed community situated on some 3 miles of pristine Pacific beach – a strand of white sand punctuated by occasional rock outcroppings often harboring tidepools teeming with fascinating saltwater life. The charming village is home to a small school, a public library (donated by generous local residents for the education of the village’s children), a church, several dry goods outlets and a few other small provisioning services for essential items. All of these are couched within a traditional and tropical Mexican ambiance.

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