The Wild Is Calling

The magic of wild Ecuador is calling us together.
Join Jean Mazzei and Alex Holiday on an epic journey of discovery, adventure, and deep connection - within yourself, with one another, and with the living world around you.

This retreat is an invitation to find your Wild Self and walk alongside Nature, side by side, neither greater than nor less than. Here, we practice equanimity. We remember belonging.

In this powerful place, you’ll feel into your own evolution, your origin story, while sensing how you are both utterly unique and inseparable from the Whole. The interdependence of life is not theoretical here; it’s alive, visible, and embodied.

In the Galapagos Islands, the absence of land predators offers a rare mirror. What happens in the nervous system when fear softens? When vigilance relaxes? Can we touch a deeper peace, one rooted in acceptance, curiosity, and love for Self and Other?

This pristine, ancient land becomes our teacher. What reflections will arise when we slow down enough to listen? There is no better classroom than this UNESCO World Heritage Site to witness the power of diversity, adaptation, and the alchemy of evolving together - untamed, interconnected, and alive.

The Experience

Our retreat is a full-bodied immersion featuring:

• Transformative yoga (all levels welcome)

• Meditation and embodied inquiry

• Ritual, and spacious integration

• Once-in-a-lifetime nature excursions

A true adventure inside and out.

You’ll swim with sea lions and sharks, witness Galapagos penguins and flamingos, and observe marine iguanas and blue-footed boobies dancing across volcanic rock. Each encounter is an invitation to remember what it means to belong to the natural world: not as an observer, but as kin.

Come explore.
Come evolve.
Let’s meet in this potent, magical place together as we Embody Equanimity.

Jean Mazzei, (E-RYT 500, YACEP, Certified Body-Mind Centering® Somatic Movement Educator), has been teaching, exploring, and innovating for over 40 years. Often called “a teacher’s teacher,” she is an expert in the subtleties of yoga sadahana (practices), and bringing the practices to life off the mat. Jean’s mission redefines “real” as she helps people remember who they really are and what they are really doing here. Her sense of humor and commitment to non-judgment provide a safe place for students to explore, break boundaries, and release layers of physical, emotional, and psychic weight. 

Being of the school of “Whatever Works,” she believes that “one size does not fit all” when it comes to movement, meditation and consciousness. She is based in Oregon and all around the Universe. jeanmazzei.com

Alex Holiday is a lifelong student of nature, movement and transformational practices. Alex has logged over a thousand hours of yoga teaching where she is passionate about creating accessible classes for everyone and every body.   Her teaching is rooted in the principles that if you change your energy you change your mind. Alex meets students where they are at, reminding them to drop judgment while approaching practice with love and humor. Her knowledge is rooted in the teachings of Tantra, Ayurveda, and Earth Wisdom. She is an Ayurvedic health coach, yoga teacher, sanctioned ceremonial guide, wife of an adorable husband, cooker of delicious things and expert joy maker. 

• Yoga, breath, meditation, and embodiment practices

• 3 boat tours

• 1 land tour

• 1 adventure day (hiking and kayaking)

• A chill out day with satsang, embodiment practices etc... Lots of juicy content!

• A day to explore the nearby town

• Basic snorkel equipment is provided on the boat

• Lodging

• Airport transfers

• Breakfast every morning, 2 lunches, and 4 dinners at the hotel

• yoga mats

• Flights to Baltra, Ecuador (GPS)

• $20 US SICGAL inspection and migration card

• $200 US Galapagos National Park entrance fee (cash only)

• Alcohol or items of a personal nature / souvenirs

• massage or other personal services

• Gratuities (at your discretion)

• Travel Insurance (recommended)​

• a few lunches and dinners to enjoy on your own

• wetsuits

Your retreat includes lodging at Semilla Verde, a boutique hotel on Isla Santa Cruz in the Galapagos. This hotel has 9 rooms and an attentive, caring staff.

Take a look and see what calls to you!

EXCLUSIVE TOP FLOOR ROOMS

DELUXE ROOMS

SUPERIOR ROOMS

ECONOMY ROOMS

You will have 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 4 dinners included. We left room for you to explore!

• Breakfasts are freshly prepared and include fresh fruits, cereals, freshly baked bread, eggs to order, bacon, pancakes or waffles and an Ecuadorian twist like plantain bolones or yuka tortillas. Fresh juice, tea and coffee is included.

• Lunches are traditional recipes from Ecuador itself. They typically consist of a light starter such as fried plantain with cheese, a chicken, fish or vegetarian main and a dessert.

• Dinners are more cosmopolitan but generally use coastal recipes and focus more towards fish and seafood.

• Both the Hotel and Finch Wing have confidence bars with a variety of drinks including beer, wine and sodas. 

• Tea, coffee and fresh water is available 24/7.

Fly into Guayaquil or Quito. (Quito will have more charm and history although it is very high in altitude, so if you are sensitive to that sort of thing go to Guayaquill). 

• From our research here are a couple of hotels you may consider in Quito:

  • La Casona De La Ronda

  • Carlota

• Here are a couple of hotels to consider in Guayaquil

  • Hotel Del Parque

  • Casa Garcia

• We recommend staying overnight in one of these cities to hop the smaller plane to Baltra the morning of the 14th. 

• Our trip will begin as we’ll meet at the Baltra Airport, the morning of Saturday, Nov14. Please make sure you arrive in Baltra no later than 11 AM. 

• Semilla Verde will arrange our pick up and transfer to our venue.

Please note: The deposit is non-refundable after 3 days from booking.

Cancellation 90 days or more before the event will be refunded 50% of monies paid minus the deposit.

No refunds will be given for cancellations within 60 days of the retreat.

Unforeseen circumstances may require us to change activities, however, we will do our very best to keep the schedule as is, or replace an offering with another of similar interest and value.

TBC am/early pm
Arrive Baltra Airport / Private transfer to Semilla Verde
Welcome drink / Lunch at Semilla Verde
Free afternoon; time to explore the estate
5:30 PM - 6:45PM - Yoga / opening circle
7:00 PM - Dinner at Semilla Verde

6:00am /pre-breakfast - Yoga class / open studio time for optional
morning practice
6:50 AM - Breakfast
7:20 AM -  Pick up, Day trip to Bartolome Island, Sea Finch
5:30 PM - Return to Semilla Verde
6:30 PM - Dinner at Semilla Verde

morning practice
7:30 AM - Breakfast
8:30 AM - Highland Tour
12:30 PM - Lunch at Semilla Verde
2:00 PM - Afternoon yoga / Jean Content :)
3:45 PM - Free afternoon
6:30 PM - Dinner in town not included (or at hotel optional extra)

6:15am / pre-breakfast - Yoga class / open studio time for optional
morning practice
7:00 AM - Breakfast
7:30 AM - Tortuga Bay Beach (walking / kayaking), 50 min walk each way
12:00 PM - Return to Puerto Ayora
12:30 PM - Lunch in town not included (or at hotel optional extra)
2:00 PM - Free afternoon; Optional Massage
5:00 PM - Yoga class
7:00 PM - Dinner in town not included (or at hotel optional extra)

6:15am / pre-breakfast - Yoga class / open studio time for optional
morning practice
7:30 AM - Breakfast
8:30 AM - Pick up, Day trip to North Seymour Island, Sea Finch
4:30 PM - Return to Semilla Verde
5:30 PM - Yoga class
7:00 PM -  Dinner at Semilla Verde

6:15am / pre-breakfast - Yoga class / open studio time for optional
morning practice
7:15:00 AM - Breakfast
8:30 AM - Pick up, Day trip to South Plazas Island, Sea Finch
4:00 PM - Return to Semilla Verde
5:00 PM - Yoga class
6:30 PM - Dinner at Semilla Verde

8:00 AM - Breakfast
10:30 AM - Yoga class / open studio time for optional morning practice
1:00 PM - Lunch in town not included (or at hotel optional extra)
4:30 PM - Yoga Class
6:30 PM - Dinner in town not included (or at hotel optional extra)

6:45 AM - Breakfast for early leavers
TBD Transfers to airport