Joy of the Sea Yoga Retreat with Sam Grillo + Rachel Mardoian

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Joy of the Sea Yoga Retreat with Sam Grillo + Rachel Mardoian
23361 El Pescadero, BCS, Mexico
Jun 19 - 23, 2024
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$2,400
Deposit: $500

About your trip

It's our greatest joy to get to share our love of yoga, community and the sea through this retreat to Baja! Topia Retreat Center offers a commitment to sustainability that we love, alongside beautiful facilities, nightly views of the sunset over the ocean and warm staff here to care for you alongside us! 


This is a space where you'll be welcomed with open arms as you are! The goal here is to leave feeling refreshed, joyful and reconnected to your Self, having had five days, and four nights, in paradise being cared for. There's such beauty in spending time on retreat, focusing alone on nourishment, joy, friendship and peace. Our hope is that the only thing you have to worry about is if you'd rather sleep in, do some yoga or float in the pool. We've got you covered. :)


We're thrilled you'd consider joining us for a retreat! Please reach out directly to us with any questions: joyofthesea.retreats@gmail.com


With love, 

Sam & Rachel


We feel strongly about price transparency! Please see below for all that's included in your retreat rate.


FAQ's About Topia, their house rules, as well as their commitment to sustainability:

https://www.topiaretreat.com/blogs/news/faq-s

Policies: refunds/missed payments/etc.

We get it, life happens! This is why we highly recommend travel insurance (check out TravelGuard)


Airport Transfer Policy

It's not cheap to get to El Pescadero if you aren't in the shared ride from/to SJD included in your retreat rate. If you cannot make the arrival between 2-4pm or the departure between 2-4pm, you'll need your own ride. We will do our best to help work with you on this, but it will be at your own cost. If you are extending your trip, we'd recommend renting a car for your transit. We can accommodate parking if you choose this route - just let us know when you book. We highly recommend travel insurance, as delays unfortunately can happen! If that is the case, travel insurance (check the policy you buy) should help with any additional incurred costs from that delay, so you can travel worry-free.


Cancellation/Refund Policy

As for our cancellation policy, below is what we can offer. We hope you will understand that it takes a huge amount of work and financial commitment on our part to make this an amazing trip for all. 

Your deposit payment is non-refundable.

If you cancel before or on February 15 you will be refunded all you've paid but your deposit.

If you need to cancel on or after March 15, we cannot offer any refunds.

If you end up with a last minute extenuating circumstance, and there is someone on our waitlist that is able to fill your spot, we will do our best to work with you and that person to make it happen. Thank you for understanding!


Missed Payment Policy

We appreciate your on time payments if you've opted to use a payment plan. 

We will send you a payment reminder a week before the payment due date! If you miss the deadline, we will send you a courtesy reminder within 24 hours of your missed payment. If we don't receive the payment after 48 hours, we may need to cancel your spot and open it up to another attendee (deposit is still non-refundable). 

Our deadlines are in line with dates that we personally owe payments to the retreat center, so we really do appreciate your understanding around this policy! We aim to be inclusive and understanding, so if you do have an extenuating circumstance, please reach out and let us know as soon as possible. We will work with you the best we can. 


Final Policy Notes!

- Anyone over the age of 13 is welcome.

- Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.

- By booking this retreat you acknowledge that you have read and accept these terms.

What's included

Lodging

Four nights, five days of lodging in a room that has beautiful ocean views! Shared or private lodging depending on what you book.

Airport Transfers*

To + from retreat center/SJD. *your flight MUST land + depart between 2-4pm. if you cannot find a flight during that time, please reach out immediately so we can try to find a transport accommodation.

Nourishing Meals /Snacks

Daily continental breakfast bar before practice (fruit, yogurt, granola) + coffee/tea, late morning brunch, afternoon snacks & dinner

1-2 Yoga Classes Per Day

You can take all of them, some, or none!

Breathwork Experience

An early evening experience of movement, followed by a somatic healing breathwork practice, led by Sam Grillo. It's magic, trust us.

Todos Santos Excursion

We'll head in vans to explore the beautiful nearby town of Todos Santos together! The staff has rec's for us, or you can just wander and see what you find! You don't have to attend this excursion :)

First Night Happy Hour

We'll have a tab for some celebratory night one drinks open so we can all enjoy around a bonfire together & get acquainted.

Thurs Surf Lesson/Rental

Surf's Up! We'll be surfing at Playa Los Cerritos! If you don't want to surf or you don't need a lesson, please reach out to us before booking so we can remove that part of the cost.

Boat Tour to La Paz

We'll drive to La Paz, and then enjoy a boat ride to Balandra & San Rafaelito Beaches to snorkel, swim + eat lunch! The ride back is included too, of course.

Clean, Filtered Water

There is NO single use plastic allowed onsite at Topia. Please bring a refillable water bottle to enjoy the safe, clean drinking water.

Yoga Mats/Props

No need to bring yours, they've got us covered with mats, blocks, and blankets!

Topia Staff Gratuities

We've got you covered on the gratuities for staff, so you don't have to worry about it!

19% Federal Taxes

Required

What's not included

Spa Treatments

You can purchase your spa treatments onsite, at your own discretion!

Alcoholic Beverages

Aside from the first night tab (on us!), any additional alcoholic beverages can be purchased with cash.

Additional Surfing

If you want to go surfing on other days aside from the one where we go together, you are welcome to (the spot is a 15 min walk from our place). Rentals/more lessons would be an additional cost.

Travel Insurance

We recommend travel insurance to cover any unforeseen circumstances. Especially considering the restrictions around airport transfer, this is very wise to have so you can be stress free!

Airfare

Your flights are not included on this trip. You need to fly into SJD (San José del Cabo Los Cabos Airport) where the shuttle will transport you to the retreat center, only about an hour ride.

Off-Window Airport Rides

If you can't arrive/depart between 2-4pm, your transfer isn't included. Please contact us ASAP so we can share options with you. We recommend travel insurance in case of delays for coverage.

Location

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1. 23361 El Pescadero, BCS, Mexico

23361 El Pescadero, BCS, Mexico

About your organizer

SR
Sunset Retreats
Sam Grillo and Rachel Mardoian are both teachers at Yogabeach in San Francisco, CA and are best friends. Sam is a trained breathwork and meditation facilitator and a 200-hr certified vinyasa yoga instructor and Rachel is a 500-hr certified yoga instructor. Both lead classes fueled by playlists that are designed to match your movement and help you get deeper into your practice and body. They are passionate about building community and creating a space for people to meet themselves where they are with compassion, joy, empathy and love.

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