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 and Matthew Harvey for a long weekend at the beach, 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.

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 year, Matthew will teach a variation of Collective Move + Flow, called Collective Move + Strength, where yoga is replaced with a body-weight mat strength movements.

We are excited to announce Rebecca Lenn, The Retreat's favorite astrologer and personal birth-chart reader, will be joining us in Tulum for the third 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.

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.

FLIGHT IN

• There are two airport options: Newly-opened Tulum Intl and Cancun Intl. You ideally want to arrive at Tulum (TQO) by 4pm or Cancun (CUN) by 2pm at the latest on arrival day. This will ensure that you have time to get your bags, go through customs and get on your transfer shuttle and make it to Amansala by ~5pm.

• Our first gathering + dinner will be at 6pm, so it's nice to arrive as early as possible that day to take time to settle in prior. 

• The transfer shuttle to the resort is scheduled and operated by Amansala and takes about 45 minutes from TQO or up to two hours from CUN. The shuttle price depends on how many people from our group and other Amansala groups land around the same time as you, so you'll be sharing a ride with other Retreaters, in most cases. We'll be scheduling these details in the two weeks leading up to our trip.

FLIGHT OUT

• For the flight home, you can schedule it for any time on the day of departure. However, we like to choose an afternoon flight when possible because Amansala will ask you to leave Tulum for TQO airport 3 hours and CUN airport 4 hours before your takeoff time and we'll have our closing class on the final morning of The Retreat.

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.

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 in two installments on Nov. 2, 2026 and Jan. 4, 2027 and 100% must be paid no later than 60 days before departure. 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.

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.