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About this trip
Are you ready for an experience you’ll never forget?
Are you dreaming of a week of daily yoga, relaxing beaches, delicious food, and awe inspiring adventures?
Then join Melody Butler for 7 days of beachside bliss at the spectacular resort, Mar de Jade on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. This week long gift to yourself will be the perfect combination of play and rest and of course yoga and meditation. You’ll wake up each morning to the sounds of the jungle and the smells of the sea and lay down each night with a full belly and clear heart.
This retreat includes
*2 yoga and meditation practices a day
*3 daily meals
*Accommodations at Mar de Jade Resort
*Transportation to and from the airport
*2 group excursions
*Access to the Mar de Jade spa, facilities, and private beach
*Plenty of down time for beach laying, swimming, hiking, exploring town, reading, napping, cold beverage-ing or whatever else you please.
Reserve your space now and get ready to experience the ultimate bliss!
The Resort
Mar de Jade is the perfect space to nurture your body, quiet your mind, inspire your soul, and open your heart! Nestled in a peaceful fishing village between tropical jungle and pristine sandy beaches, Mar de Jade began as a non-profit medical clinic and has slowly evolved as a wellness meca - hosting mediation and yoga retreats as well as volunteer and intern opportunities for medical professionals. Sitting on the shores of Playa Chacala, the town and surrounding areas have much to offer: from jungle hikes, surfing, boating and ancient petroglyphs, to the simple pleasure of playing on the soft sand and swimming in the year-round warm ocean waters.
A portion of proceeds from guests’ stays at Mar de Jade support its non-profit programs, operated by MDJ Community Projects, which currently include: El Jardín, a Montessori – Waldorf inspired K – 6 school in Chacala; La Aldea, a trade school for youth who have dropped out of secondary school because of economic hardship; and El Rancho, an Organic Farm that supplies many of the products for Mar de Jade’s delicious meals.
The Food
Meals at Mar de Jade are a favorite of our guests! Delicious and well balanced buffet-style meals are served three times daily in our open-air dining room overlooking Chacala bay.
Every dish is made daily from scratch using fresh ingredients from our Organic Farm. Our menu is inspired by traditional Mexican cuisine and international flavors, and features vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes as well as fresh fish, seafood and, chicken. We do not serve red meat or pork.
Throughout the day visit the snack bar at any time to enjoy coffee, tea, fruit, bread, and our stellar homemade organic peanut butter and mango marmalade. You can even purchase a jar to take home with you!
Our kitchen is happy to accommodate your dietary restrictions and food allergies, if given advance notice. All of our raw foods are carefully disinfected and washed with purified water. Free purified water is available at stations throughout the grounds.
Sample Daily Schedule
Morning Yoga
Breakfast
Free time or Group Excursions
Lunch
Free time
Evening Yoga
Dinner
Each yoga practice will be 75 minutes long and appropriate to all skill levels. They will include various styles such as hatha, vinyasa, slow flow, and restorative so that each day will be a little different to adapt to your needs throughout the week. All scheduled practices and excursions are optional.
You can participate in the group activities as much or as little as you like and you will always have access to the entire Mar de Jade facilities.
What’s included
- Yoga & Meditation2 classes per day (one in the morning and one in the evening) varying in style and intensity, but suited to all skill levels.
- Meals3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) served buffet style and features vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes as well as fresh fish, seafood and, chicken.
- AccommodationsChosen room and amenities at Mar de Jade ranging from single to quadruple capacity.
- Airport TransportationTo and from the Puerta Vallarta Airport on the first and last day of the retreat.
- La Peñita - MarketScheduled group trip to this quaint market in a nearby town where you can find arts & crafts, jewelry, Huichol art and souvenirs, and a thriving section for locals selling food and household goods.
- Las Cuevas TourThis guided 4-mile hike takes you over an extinct volcano covered with lush tropical jungle to the secluded beach of Las Cuevas, or the caves.
- Spa AccessTherapeutic massage services in a variety of styles. Beauty treatments including facials, body wraps, manis and pedis. Jacuzzui, pool, and sweat lodge.
What’s not included
- AirfairParticpants must secure their own airfare to and from Puerto Vallarta Airport on the first and last day of the retreat.
- Travel InsurancePlease consider investing in travel insurance for your trip.
Available Packages
Guest Rooms with Loft are a simple yet spacious option for 4 female roommates in a dorm configuration. The bottom level has two twins and a bathroom; the loft is accessed by a spiral staircase and has two twin beds.
Guest Rooms are decorated in bright and cheerful Mexican textiles and colors, providing a cozy and well appointed option for those seeking simplicity and comfort. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with natural bath amenities. Rooms are located on both ground level and third floors, either jungle or garden facing.
The Ocean Rooms are bright and airy, with floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening onto a private balcony with an Ocean view. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with natural bath amenities. Rooms are on high floors and require steps to climb.