Return to Radiance Retreat
Sayulita, Mexico - February 2027
What does it mean to Return to Radiance?
To me it means returning to a sense of inner peace.
The kind that can’t be bought, but that is found only when you come back home to yourself after a long journey of transformation.
The kind that comes with letting go of what became too heavy to carry. Karmically, ancestrally, relationally.
Returning to Radiance isn’t something superficial, it isn’t topical, it isn’t something you can buy…it’s something that you find once again, within yourself. Along with the courage to express and reveal it without guilt or shame.
Returning to Radiance is a glow that’s different than most.
It’s not just something trendy or shiny, it’s what happens when your truth, your integrity and your authenticity all align to reveal the pearl of wisdom and beauty that lies within.
It’s the way that the water glistens without even trying to.
It’s the way the sun’s rays radiate and spill out touching every inch of the world.
It’s the way oysters make pearls as a result of having to protect themselves internally from sand, or parasites. Over time creating a strong luminous pearl.
This radiance that comes from returning to who you really are, from creating something beautiful out of something tragic, from reclaiming your power, your voice and your magic.
Let me hold the space, guide you and create the experiences that will bring you back to who you know you are meant to be deep down.
I will offer you the tools, techniques, practices, knowledge, skills and wisdom that I have lived deeply for many years and supported so many other women with on this once in a lifetime retreat!
Let me help you Return to Radiance.
Activities to Restore Your Inner Radiance
Beach bonfires while the sun sets, sacred women’s circles and temeszcal ceremony to support you in healing and releasing what is asking to be released while honouring your family lineage and ancestors.
Daily movement classes that will reconnect you with your intuition and help you feel flexible, strong and free. Vanessa teaches a range of yoga, pilates and dance classes and personal growth workshops daily to keep you feeling amazing while on your trip!
Surf lessons with expert surf instructors on a beautiful beach with the perfect waves for all levels. Connect to the rhythm of the ocean and feel your body, mind and spirit begin to recalibrate with renewal and remineralize.
Time to unplug, enjoy the nightlife, socialize, go dancing with the locals and get to know the other women on retreat. You’ll build lifelong friendships and connections with likeminded women that are incredibly special. It’s a different experience when women who are invested in their personal and spiritual growth come together.
Enjoy a horseback adventure along the beach and through the jungle, stopping at a local bar and finish with a spectacular view of the coast as the sun goes down. A horse lover’s dream.
A whale watching tour that will have you feel the power of the ocean and aquatic life that is deeply moving, and mesmerizing. Whales offer a sacred frequency and heal your being on multiple levels. It’s an experience that stays with you forever!
FAQs
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Return to Radiance Retreats are an exclusive offering for women who are ready to step out of the demands of daily life and return to their natural state of radiance, vitality, and inner alignment.
This is a curated experience for those who feel called to slow down, recalibrate, and reconnect with themselves on a deeper level within an environment of beauty, ease, and intentional care.Set against the backdrop of sun, sand, and ocean, this retreat is designed as a full restoration of your emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered to support your return to balance, presence, and embodied truth.
Nourishment is a central pillar of the experience. You can expect seasonal, chef-prepared meals that are vibrant, fresh, and deeply nourishing. Movement practices are intentionally designed to awaken life force energy and bring you back into your body with softness and strength.
Your days unfold in a natural rhythm of spaciousness and experience. Slow, unhurried mornings for journaling, integration, and gentle embodiment practices flow into afternoons of curated excursions, ocean immersion, and time to rest in the sun. There is always permission to move at your own pace — whether that is expansion or deep rest.
Evenings are a blend of connection and aliveness. You’ll take part in intimate gatherings, shared laughter, music, movement, and moments of joy that bring you back into your sensual experience of life.
Throughout the retreat, you will be guided through transformational workshops designed to support deep inner clearing, emotional recalibration, and reconnection to your authentic self.
Return to Radiance is not an escape from life, but a return. A refined, restorative experience that brings you back into harmony with your body, your truth, and the quiet luxury of being fully alive.
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February 15th - 21st 2027 Sayulita, Mexico
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Our retreats are held at a beautiful villa here in Sayulita, Mexico. Our private villa is just minutes from the beautiful beaches and a short walk into town. Exact location will be shared with retreat participants after booking.
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We keep our retreats intimate with 6-10 women as we want to foster genuine and close relationships and friendships being nurtured for the time that we’re together. We find that this is number also supports personal support and one-on-one connections with Vanessa so that you can feel held through your journey.
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No, surfing is can be an optional activity on our retreats. However, if you are open and ready to learn we have expert instructors that will help you catch your first waves with confidence and have so much fun doing it. We’ll create a safe environment for you to practice and execute the basics, as well as guide more experienced surfers how to take their skills to the next level.
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No, you don’t have to have any prior experience riding a horse. Our horse back rides will also be optional. We will have experienced horseback guides choosing horses and matching you up with the right fit. Rides are leisurely and relaxed.
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Early Bird Pricing (Until August 2026)
Private Room Price - $3200 USD
Shared Room Price - $2500 USD
Normal Pricing (After August 2026)
Private Room Price - $3500 USD
Shared Room Price - $2800 USDThere is a $1000 USD non-refundable deposit that is required to confirm your spot. The remaining balance is due 30 days before the start of the retreat.
If for any reason you cannot attend the retreat you forfeit your $1000 USD non-refundable deposit.
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Private or Shared Room (depending on your choice) for the 6 nights, 7 days.
All meals are catered by our Private Chef. Every meal is included for 2026 Retreats after March from the arrival to the villa on day 1 to leaving the villa on day 6.
2 Surf Lessons + Surfboard Rentals.1 Horseback Ride.
1 Temezcal and Cacao Ceremony.
Soul Therapy® Workshop & Relocation Astrology Workshop with Vanessa.
Daily movement and meditation classes including a mix of Pilates, Dance & Yoga with Vanessa.Group transportation throughout the week.
Airport transfer, we'll make sure you get to our villa and back to the airport easily and hassle free.
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The only things not included in the price of the retreat are:
Your Airfare to Sayulita and back
Travel Insurance (highly recommend you have some type of insurance)
Spending money (snacks, alcohol, shopping, etc...)
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You’ll be flying into Puerto Vallarta PVR airport. Sayulita is a 45 min drive located in the Nayarit region slightly North of Puerto Vallarta. Let us know your flight details and arrival time so we can coordinate your airport transfer. It's ideal to land on the first day between 12-4PM and ideal to leave on the last day between 12-4PM.
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