We believe in the power of community and collective movement and bring people together through curated travel experiences where adventure, social and wellness rituals make for a balanced, intentional way to spend your hard-earned time off.
Join Catherine Gignac for four full days together, where everything we do will be centered around intentionality, vulnerability, and community. The goal? Leave for home with renewed clarity, refocused energy, and new friends.
We are excited to announce Rebecca Lenn, Catherine's favorite astrologer and personal birth-chart reader, will be joining us in Tulum for the second year. She'll be providing readings throughout the week as an optional Add-On experience. If you think you may be interested, you'll have the opportunity to provide your birthday info at registration.
The Retreat in Tulum is an opportunity to unplug, move your body, rest your mind, and reconnect with yourself through The Retreat's signature take on daily yoga and cardio (we call it Collective Move + Flow) and ample free time to explore Tulum, read a book, swim, participate in a group Temezcal ceremony, experience ancient Mayan healing massage therapy and reiki, and so much more.
This retreat is perfect for those who are eager to practice daily, cultivate genuine connections, and immerse themselves in the shared energy and connectedness of the group.
For photos from past installments in Tulum, check out The Retreat website and Instagram.
Catherine, the Founder of The Retreat, has traveled all over — from Iceland to Morocco, Costa Rica to Greece, Bolivia to California — and what she's learned is that Tulum is the place where she feels the most magic, the most peace, the most joy, and the most connected — more than anywhere else, and she and The Retreat team cannot wait to share this magical, healing place with you.
See you in Tulum!
Amansala is an all-inclusive resort and retreat destination located steps from the ocean with four yoga shalas, two oceanside saltwater pools, a relaxed boho dining room overlooking the water, a spa specializing in Mayan healing therapies, and plenty of space to lounge and enjoy the Mexican sunshine. The resort is one of Tulum's original internationally recognized boutique hotels with an eco-chic vibe that comes with many Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice and Certification of Excellence awards, as well as many great customer reviews.
Choose the room type that works for you — a private room or select a shared room, perfect for a couple, for friends, or whoever else you may want to stay with.
If you don’t have a buddy traveling with you, don’t worry. This retreat is designed for solo travelers, too! You can book a solo room or reach out to us if you are interested in potential roommates and we'll try to play matchmaker, though we cannot always guarantee a match.
In Tulum, resorts like Amansala have a more rustic vibe and aren’t like big-box chain hotels in the United States. The amenities at Amansala are charming and have so much character, we hope you’ll feel right at home.
For more information, check out Amansala's website and Trip Advisor.
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The price of your retreat depends on the type of room you book. To guarantee your reservation, pay your $500 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot. This trip will sell out!
If booking your retreat more than 60 days from the departure date, a deposit of $500 is due to confirm your space. The remaining balance is due no later than 60 days before departure. If you wish to pay your balance in full prior sooner you're welcome to at any time. If your booking is made less than 60 days from departure the entire trip cost must be paid at the time of booking.
Payments must be made through this safe and secure WeTravel page. If you pay via bank transfer, there is no transaction fee. If you pay by credit card, 2.9% is added for Visa/Mastercard and 3.9% is added for AMEX.
In the event you need to cancel your reservation, a refund of your payments minus your initial non-refundable deposit of $500 will be given if you cancel prior to 60 days before departure. If you need to cancel and are in a shared room, you are responsible for paying for your roommates upgrade to a solo room if they are unable to find someone else of their choice to room with and buy out your spot.
If you cancel within 60 days of departure or less, you are responsible for 100% of the trip price and are not eligible for a refund. Due to arrangements made with our resort, there can be no exceptions to this policy.
Each morning Catherine will lead The Retreat's signature 90 minute movement, meditation and reflection session.
You'll stay at Amansala Eco Chic Resort + Retreat, one of Tulum's most yoga-focused destinations. Each room has a unique relaxed boho vibe.
Amansala serves balanced meals that always emphasize fresh, local ingredients. The culinary team at Amansala is led by a group of talented local chefs.
On our last night, we take the group out for dinner together to celebrate our new friendships and time together. Food on us, drinks on you.
$25 per day has been added to your retreat cost to thank the communal Amansala staff throughout our stay.
You'll fly into the new Tulum (TQO) or Cancun (CUN) airport.
Amansala will arrange transfer and group retreaters together based on arrival times. Cost will be around $60-150 each way depending on timing and airport. Shuttle schedule arranged one week prior.
Birthchart readings, massages, reiki, excursions, temezcal ceremony, snorkeling, etc. are add ons we'll help you sign up for upon arrival.
We love margaritas too! But it's up to you if and when you want to imbibe on this retreat and will be at your own expense.
On the last night, we'll go to dinner as a group. Having pesos on hand for taxis to and from. We'll pair up and share rides.
Have pesos on hand to tip drivers, housekeeping, etc. See send more info in our Welcome Packet a month prior to the trip.
We want you to travel with insurance to protect you in case of any emergency, injury or natural disaster.
Arrive in Tulum via airport transfer from either Cancun or the new Tulum International Airport. Transfer will be arranged by Amansala resort and is safe and reputable. The drive will take about 40 minutes from Tulum or up to 2 hours from Cancun. Our first official time together is 6pm Welcome session followed by dinner.
Each day will be a little different but usually be organized something like this:
• Silent morning beach walk
• Breakfast
• Collective Move + Flow with movement, meditation, reflection
• Free time / lunch with plenty of time built in for spa treatments, excursions, shopping, reading, swimming, or whatever your heart desires.
• There maybe a few optional evening activities as well.
• Dinner
• Free time
(All activities are optional. If you want to skip a day and do your own thing you're welcome to do so.)
You will have plenty of time to add spa treatments like reiki and massage, Mayan healing rituals like a Temezcal ceremony or Egg Cleanse, snorkeling with mermaid fins in the cenotes and more. *Cost is not included in the price of the retreat. Sign up for all add-ons will take place on arrival day at the Welcome meeting.
There will be plenty of free time in the afternoons and evenings baked into this trip so you can get the full Tulum experience. Some of my favorite places to visit are Posado Marguerita, Casa Banana, Gitano, Hartwood, Ziggy Beach. *Cost is not included in the price of the retreat.
No formal activities will occur on this day. Breakfast will be provided before airport transfers start heading to the airport. If you're interested, you can extend your stay at Amansala. Reach out to hello@jointheretreat.com to inquire about pricing and arrangements.
