Wild Wonder Nayarit
Mar de Jade · Nayarit, Mexico
December 12th -19th, 2026
December 12th -19th, 2026 at Mar de Jade
This is our first retreat at the beach and
we can’t wait to be there with you!
In addition to basking in the sunshine, whale watching, swimming in the ocean and watching glorious sunsets…
You will also be joining a beautiful circle of women for deep, intimate and creative connection.
Imagine this…
Imagine falling asleep to the rhythm of the waves. Waking beneath palm trees, sunlight filtering in, papaya on your plate. If it sounds too good to be true — or indulgent when so much is happening in the world — consider this instead:
A pause.
A refuel.
A return to your soft center.
That’s what we’re offering.
A deep breath. An ocean you can swim in. A circle of women.
Time to write, to make art, to rest. Sunshine, nourishing food, and room to simply be.
This is our first retreat at Mar de Jade, and we would love for you to join us.
What’s Included
- 7 nights at the gorgeous Mar de Jade
- 3 gorgeous meals a day
- Wild Writing sessions each day
- SoulCollage® sessions throughout the week
- Powerful sharing with like-minded women
- Magic hour portraits on the beach with Andrea
Sample Activities
Wild Writing
Every morning we will gather for our anchor practice of the week – Wild Writing! You don’t need to be an experienced writer to get the benefits of this practice. We believe that writing together not only makes us better writers, but it allows us to connect to ourselves and the circle in the most beautiful way.
SoulCollage®
We will travel out to the villages where artisans make gorgeous black pottery (signature to Oaxaca) as well as carved wooden animasl (alebrijes) and textiles galore. We will immerse ourselves in the world of beauty + artistry that is quintessentially Oaxacan. We also plan to get our hands dirty to make things too!
Whale Watching
Optional excursion: In Teotitlan del Valle are some of the most skilled and renowned artisans in textiles and natural dye techniques. We are so thrilled to bring our group to visit these artists and see how they use insects to create cochinilla dye, indigo and other plants and flowers to create a spectrum of color.
Feast
Oaxaca has some of the most beautiful and unique food on the planet – and we are excited to bring you on a food tour that will introduce you to the flavors of this extraordinary place. We will also be gathering for several group meals at some of the extraordinary restaurants in town. Chapulines, oh my! Mole! yes, please!
Snorkeling at Coral Island
Optional excursion:
Portraits
Andrea is a professional photographer and will be taking portraits throughout our week together. Magic hour and sunset at the beach? Yes, please! Come away with a dreamy beachy portrait of yourself as a momento from our time together.
Mar de Jade
We’ve been coming to Mexico for decades, and hosted retreats for nearly 10 years. But we’ve never gone to the beach for our work! And we are really excited about this place. For over 35 years, Mar de Jade has been a gathering place for retreats from around the world. Nestled between jungle and ocean, it is far more than a wellness resort — it is a place with heart and history.
Getting There
Mar de Jade is located approximately 90 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta International Airport on the Riviera Nayarit.
You may arrive by rental car, bus, or taxi. The resort recommends taxi transport and can help arrange this for you.
Our Accommodations
Booking Your Spot
Reserving your spot happens in two steps:
Step 1: Pay your Wild Wonder Tuition
$1,800 usd
Deposit: A non-refundable $500 deposit is required to hold your spot. (Balance of $1,300 will be due September 12th, 2026)
Step 2: Book your room at Mar de Jade
Choose your accommodation and complete payment directly with the resort. Prices for accommodations vary by room selection (See Mar de Jade booking page)
Your accommodation price includes:
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3 beautiful vegetarian meals per day
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Daily yoga + meditation classes
Flights are not included. Airport transfers can be arranged through Mar de Jade for an additional fee. Accommodation is charged in U.S. dollars.
