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This luxury yoga retreat will focus on discovering the wonders and beauty of San Miguel de Allende.
Sitting on a bed of rose quartz, this town has a particularly uplifting energy, offering a culture rich with artistic expression, which you find in every corner of the town from the architecture to the many art galleries of local artisans.
Along with daily morning yoga at our own private boutique property in the center, we will indulge in gourmet meals, have luxury spa treatments, visit a sustainable organic farm restaurant, have an unforgettable experience at a local winery, have fun with mixology, discover the history with a cultural tour, and much more.
LOCATION
This retreat is being held in what is being called The Best City in the World by Travel and Leisure and Time Magazine. While this UNESCO World Heritage Site has made the list for the best city in Latin America, it's the first time in the 22 years of the contest that it has topped the list of all international cities. San Miguel de Allende is a stunning small colonial city located 4 hours northwest of the capital in the rolling hills of central Mexico. Once a prominent market town and the birthplace of Mexico's independence from Spain, it fell into decline and became a near ghost-town in the late 1800s. What remained became frozen in time, and it was declared a "historic and protected town" by the Mexican government in 1926. Gradually re-discovered by writers & artists, the city's historic streets and adobe walled-buildings are now brimming with shops, cafes, & art galleries. This baroque-style city is akin to a European city with cobblestone streets, Spanish colonial style architecture, and delicious creative cuisine. The historic city center spans 68 blocks and contains many small, hidden gems and beautiful photo opportunities. The central plaza is surrounded by open air cafés, perfect for a coffee or a glass of wine. And San Miguel de Allende is filled with amazing local artisans and is a great place to buy handmade crafts and jewelry. You can find everything from baskets to pottery to embroidered skirts.
ACCOMMODATIONS
We will be staying at a boutique property in the fairytale city of San Miguel de Allende. It's a new luxurious compound built in the Mexican heartlands and evokes a modern mexican charm. Our group will be occupying an entire villa as part of the property which has gardens, pool, jacuzzi and private kitchen. The hotel is located just a 10 minute walking distance from the center of San Miguel and allows easy access to all the sites and shopping within a matter of steps! The property states “ The highlight of the interiors of the rooms is the fact that we worked with local artisans (metal and wood workers) and emphasize reclaimed materials. Our rooms are spacious, elegant and earthy. All but 2 rooms have beautiful wood ceilings (the 2 that don’t have the wood ceilings are located under the loft and have amazing views), polished cement bathrooms, they are charming and guided by a wabi-sabi aesthetic in its minimalism and focus on natural materials. The decoration is evocative modern bespoke furniture, original artwork and sumptuous fabrics of old Mexico.”
CUISINE
The cuisine of San Miguel de Allende is one of the best aspects of any visit there, highlighting Mexican cuisine but not exclusive to it at all. In fact, San Miguel has an excellent array of award-winning restaurants and cafes ranging from traditional to cutting edge. They are fast earning the city a reputation as one of Mexico’s top culinary capitals. Past retreat guests insist the meals were one of the best parts of the whole week. Healthy Mexican breakfast including fresh produce from the local area is served daily at the villa, including eggs and specialty dishes. All dinners are also included and have been carefully chosen to offer the best cuisine the city has to offer. San Miguel is definitely a foodie scene and one of the reasons why it's a chosen destination to share with people. We can accommodate vegetarian and vegan diets.
DAYTRIPS
In addition to daily morning yoga in the garden, we will spend our days exploring the beautiful city of San Miguel. One day we will have an expert guide walk us through the small center sharing all the best cultural and historical aspects of the city and buildings. Another day we will go a little outside town to check out the up and coming wine scene in San Miguel. There are many new boutique wineries creating wonderful wines now! We will go to a special one known for its wine and also it's lavender farm. We'll have a special wine-pairing tasting on the property and you'll have a chance to purchase any of their products including beautiful lavender products. Of course we will indulge in a luxury spa experience you won't forget as we will be going to the top rated spa in all of Mexico. You'll receive an incredible 90 minute massage that you won't likely forget! I’ve added an additional day to this retreat because there’s a beautiful opportunity to visit a sustainable organic farm and enjoy a delicious lunch outdoors. I really want you to see the area and everything this truly enchanting place has to offer. And since San Miguel is the birthplace of the famous Casa Dragones Tequila, we will indulge in a fun mixology class with this high-end teuqila. Additionally we will have downtime in the afternoons for pool time, shopping, art galleries, and so much more. You'll be seeing the best of this city for sure!
Yoga instructor: Michelle Lee
After leading a successful 15-year career in the corporate world, Michelle transitioned her career into a personal wellness & business coach, retreat organizer & leader, and internationally certified yoga instructor - following her passions and sharing this with others around the globe. She holds an MBA in Finance from USC, an MA in Spiritual Psychology from University of Santa Monica, and became a certified Ashtanga yoga instructor in Florence, Italy. She lives most of the year in Florence, Italy, part in Los Angeles, and part wherever her heart takes her.
*All classes are optional and designed for all levels.
Included in the Retreat:
Boutique accommodation at private compund
Daily breakfast and dinner at some of the most special restaurants in town
Select lunches
Cultural tour through historic San Miguel
Visit a beautiful winery and lavendar farm for tour, wine tasting class and lunch
Casa Dragones mixology experience
Visit to a sustainable farm with lunch outdoors in the country
Luxury spa day with 90-min treatment and time to relax at the spa facilities
Transportation to/from activities
Daily yoga classes + meditation
Use of estate premises (pool, gardens, etc.)
Welcome Reception
Airport transfers to/from nearest airport on start/end day of retreat
Taxes
* airfare not included
PRICING
5 nights/6 days boutique room accommodations
Deposit = $950
Inclusive Retreat Price = $2,995 (per person for double occupancy, 2 people sharing in same party*), $3995 for single room
Max # Guests = 12
Read full cancellation policy in our Terms & Conditions.
TRAVEL INFO:
Upon registration, an email will be sent with more particulars on air travel suggestions and what to bring but here are a few items you may want to consider bringing:
comfortable walking shoes
yoga mats are provided
bathing suit
hat (although there are many to buy throughout town)
light layers, perhaps a light sweater for evenings and mornings
journal
TRAVEL:
Located in the heartland of Mexico, the town of San Miguel can be reached by transfer from a few airports in the area. We provide your transfer to/from the Queretaro and Leon airports on the first and last day of the retreat.
AIRPORTS: Nearest is Queretaro Airport (QRO) serviced by many US airports and is an 80-min drive away. Leon Airport (BJX) is a 90-min drive.
Although we do not include transport from Mexico City, this airport is reachable by a 3.5 hr drive for those who may want to extend their stay in the capital city.