Retreats
March 24-30, 2023
Join us for a GRAND FINALE TRIP to Isla Holbox!
Relax, unwind, and practice yoga on the calm and peaceful island of Holbox, a virgin tourist destination on the north coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. Holbox is separated from the mainland coast of Mexico by a shallow lagoon which gives sanctuary to thousands of flamingos, pelicans and other exotic birds. The island, part of the Yum Balam Biosphere Reserve, is surrounded by clear, emerald green water rimmed by magnificent white sand beaches. Colorful murals painted by artists with the International Public Artist Festival brighten the small town center, accessible from our hotel by a 20-minute walk along the beach or a quick taxi ride. Holbox has recently received positive press because of its untouched beauty and its contrast to popular Yucatan peninsula destinations such as Tulum, Cancun and Playa del Carmen.
The venue for our yoga retreat is Villas Flamingos, a boutique hotel whose waterfront location, directly on the sparkling waters of the Yum Balam Reserve lagoon, make it a unique destination. Our twice daily yoga sessions will be held in a thatched-roof palapa at Casa Hridaya, just a short walk from Villas Flamingos. In our third floor aerie, we practice with views of the ocean laid out before our eyes. Between classes there will be time to cool down in the seafront pool, walk along the beach to town, paddleboard in the pristine waters, go for a kayak tour, bike around the island, or simply surrender to the slow rhythm of island life by doing “nothing”.
This is an all-levels retreat, appropriate for anyone with 1+ year of yoga experience. Four morning yoga sessions and four afternoon restorative yoga and breath work sessions will be offered.
THE WEEK INCLUDES:
- Seven days/six nights in a standard ocean view room, garden bungalow, or ocean view bungalow. Room upgrades are available at an extra charge.
- Breakfast each morning in the open air beach front restaurant with egg dishes of your choice, fruit, yogurt, cereals, breads, delicious Yucatan specialties, fresh juices, tea and coffee.
- Welcome reception on Friday evening 3/24. Please plan to arrive on Holbox by 6pm so that you can join in.
- One group dinner at at Villas Flamingos, and one group dinner at Mandarina, an elegant beachfront restaurant. Both are open-air venues.
- Four morning yoga sessions and four afternoon restorative yoga and breath work sessions.
- Friday 3/24 and Thursday 3/30 are arrival/departure travel days.
- Yoga sessions begin on Saturday, 3/25 and end on Wednesday, 3/29.
- Retreat prices are per person and do not include travel costs.
- ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. WE STRONGLY SUGGEST PROTECTING YOUR INVESTMENT WITH TRIP INSURANCE.
Upon inquiry we will send you an email of helpful hints for coming to Isla Holbox, including transportation options from Cancun airport.
Read more about Isla Holbox in Travel + Leisure, The Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. Read about the delicious cuisine of Isla Holbox restaurants here.
DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT
Hold your place with a non-refundable deposit of $500 per person. Full non-refundable payment is due by January 15, 2023. Payments may be made via Paypal (lizowen@comcast.net) or Venmo (@Liz-Owen-11). To pay by check please contact lizowen@comcast.net. For double occupancy, register with a friend or partner. We can inquire about finding a roommate for you.
Friday, March 24 – Thursday, March 30, 2023
Isla Holbox - Vista Mar Standard Ocean View Room - 1 King Bed
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Vista MAR
Each Vista Mar has a terrace with a view of the wonderful sea that Holbox offers, they are ideal for families and couples in search of an unforgettable experience. Due to its attractive price this room is one of our most popular. Located on the first or second level.
AMENITIES
Ocean view
Distance to sea: 20m (21 yards)
Surface:: 33m² (355 square feet)
1 King Size bed
Private terrace
Air conditioning
Safe
Hammocks
Minibar
Smoke detector
Cafetera Nespresso
Isla Holbox - Bungalow Jardin - Garden View - 2 Queen Beds
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Bungalow JARDÍN
Surrounded by a tropical garden full of peace, each of these two bungalows located on the ground floor have its own heated indoor pool, 2 queen size beds, an outdoor shower surrounded by nature and a perfect terrace to enjoy a good book. Ideal for families.
AMENITIES
Garden View
Distance to the sea: 50m (54 yards)
Surface: 32m² (344 ft²)
2 Queen Size beds
Private terrace
Outdoor shower
Private pool
Air conditioning
Safe
Hammocks
Minibar
Smoke detector
Cafetera Nespresso
Isla Holbox - Bungalow Arena - Ocean View - 2 Queen Beds
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Bungalow ARENA
These exclusive bungalows are the PERFECT HIDEOUT FOR SEA ENTHUSIASTS, within a few steps from your room your feet will be caressed by the waves. Each of the 4 Bungalow Arena is located on the ground floor, equipped with a private heated indoor pool, 2 queen size beds, outdoor shower surrounded by nature and a deck for sunset watching. Ideal for families.
AMENITIES
Ocean view
Distance to the sea: 20m (22 yards)
Surface: 32m² (344 ft²)
2 Queen Size beds
Private terrace
Outdoor shower
Private pool
Air conditioning
Safe
Hammocks
Minibar
Smoke detector
Cafetera Nespresso
Contact lizowen@comcast.net with inquiries.
September 26 - September 28, 2023
Fall Retreat on Block Island 2023
Tuesday, September 26 – Thursday, September 28
Enjoy the beautiful New England fall season in the quiet beauty of Block Island, Rhode Island with a three-day yoga retreat. The retreat will include two nights at Dodge Cottage or Anchor House, part of the 1661 Inn. You’ll enjoy two morning and two afternoon yoga sessions, two champagne breakfasts, one dinner at the Spring House Restaurant, and two “wine & nibbles” hours. The 1661 Inn holds a certificate of excellence from Trip Advisor, click here to view its ratings.
The Nature Conservancy named Block Island “One of the Last Great Places”. You’ll have plenty of time between yoga sessions to walk, hike or bike around the island and experience its natural beauty, shop in the quaint town center, or just relax at the hotel’s beautifully landscaped grounds overlooking Block Island Sound.
We recommend getting to Block Island by ferry from Point Judith. The 1661 Inn is in the town center, just a short walk from the ferry terminal. Yoga sessions are held on the open deck of the Farm House in good weather, or in Harbor Church. All venues are a short walk from the Inn. You don’t need a car on the island, but if you’d like to bring one, please be sure to make advance reservations with both the ferry company and the 1661 Inn.
The Farm House is included to offer upgraded guest rooms and a gathering space for the group. This beautiful home, with full living and dining rooms, kitchen, three bedrooms and large deck, overlooks Abrams Farm and offers beautiful views of Block Island Sound. All participants are welcome to enjoy this venue between yoga sessions to take in the views, relax, and enjoy each other’s company.
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- Plan to come early on arrival day and leave late on departure day to enjoy all that Block Island has to offer.
- Standard rooms are in Dodge Cottage and Anchor House.
- There are two basic economy rooms offered in Dodge Cottage.
- All basic economy and standard rooms have one queen bed and private baths with showers.
- Upgraded rooms are located in the Farm House, a 5-minute walk to the 1661 Inn. A Master Suite on the first floor has a king bed, sleeper sofa, and private bathroom with shower and jacuzzi tub. There are two bedrooms on the second floor which share a 60’s style retro bathroom. Bedroom 2 has a queen bed and sleeper sofa, and Bedroom 3 has two twin beds that can be converted to a king bed. There is an additional, renovated ½ bath on the first floor.
- Other upgraded rooms (in Dodge Cottage and Anchor House) are available upon request.
- Guest rooms are usually ready for occupancy by 2:00 p.m. A place is available for your luggage should you arrive earlier in the day, or when you check out by 11:00 a.m. If you’d like to extend your stay, please make arrangements with the 1661 Inn.
- Our first yoga session is on arrival day at 3:00pm.
- Our closing yoga session is morning of departure day, with brunch afterwards.
- Bicycle and moped rentals are available in the town center.
- Travel costs are not included.
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CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE PAYMENT PAGE FOR THIS RETREAT
All deposits and final payments are non-refundable.
We strongly recommend travel insurance to protect your investment. Click here for helpful information about purchasing insurance.
Find out more about Block Island here and here.DEPOSIT & PAYMENT
All prices are per person.
Registration by Venmo (@Liz-Owen-11) is preferred. Paypal is also accepted (lizowen@comcast.net).
If you must pay with a check mailed through the U.S. Post Office, please take your payment to the P.O. and send it with tracking.
Hold your place with a non-refundable $100 deposit or with payment in full. Final non-refundable payment is due by September 1, 2023.
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January 27 – February 1, 2024
Winter Yoga Retreat in Southern Belize
Copal Tree Lodge, Punta Gorda, Belize
5 nights, 6 days
Saturday, January 27 – Thursday, February 1, 2024
If you are thinking about an exotic location for your next (or first!) yoga retreat, please consider joining us in beautiful Belize. Late January is the perfect time to escape the cold of midwinter and practice yoga in a pristine jungle setting in Southern Belize.
The venue for our five-night, six-day retreat is the Copal Tree Lodge, an agritourism resort near Punta Gorda. The Lodge is surrounded by a 12,000 acre rainforest preserve set above the Caribbean coast.
Copal Tree Lodge sits close to a river that was once a Mayan pathway to the Caribbean Sea. The bio-diverse setting embraces the lush resources of the jungle while combining luxurious accommodations and locally sourced food.
Morning and afternoon yoga practices will take place in an open air palapa overlooking the jungle canopy.
During our stay, we will have the opportunity to explore nearby Mayan ruins, hike along the trails of the resort property, view the many species of birds and animals that thrive in this complex eco system, relax by the pool, kayak on the river, visit the on-site rum distillery, or simply relax in a hammock. Mid-week, we will enjoy a half-day snorkeling trip along the southern tip of the reef that runs along the coast of Belize.
THE WEEK INCLUDES:
- Four morning asana and three afternoon restorative yoga and breathwork classes, 9 hours total.
- King and double queen Jungle Suite accommodations.
- Three chef prepared meals per day.
- Non-alcoholic drinks, as well as alcoholic drinks with local beer, wine and liquor.
- ½ day reef snorkeling trip.
- Round trip domestic flights between Belize City and Punta Gorda airstrip.
- Roundtrip ground transfer between Punta Gorda airstrip and Copal Tree Lodge.
- Use of yoga equipment, including mats, blocks, straps, blankets.
- Use of Jungle Gym, bicycles, and kayaks/canoes on the Rio Grande.
- Taxes and gratuities.
- Travel days are Saturday, 1/27, and Thursday, 2/1.
- Yoga sessions begin on Sunday, 1/28, and end on Wednesday, 1/31.
NOT INCLUDED:
- International airfare to and from Belize City International Airport. Please arrive at BZE by 3:45pm on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
- Travel Insurance is not required, but it is strongly recommended. Please protect your investment. Click here for information.
- Copal Tree offers a number of optional services, including spa & wellness, cultural excursions, jungle adventure tours, agritourism experiences, bird watching, river fishing, and fly fishing. Click here for offerings.
- Tips for optional services and excursions.
DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT
Hold your place with a non-refundable deposit of $500 per person.
Full non-refundable payment is due by October 15, 2023.
Payments may be made via Paypal (lizowen@comcast.net) or Venmo (@Liz-Owen-11). To pay by check please contact lizowen@comcast.net. For double occupancy, register with a friend or partner. We can inquire about finding a roommate for you.
Saturday, January 27 – Thursday, February 1, 2024
5 nights, 6 days
Costs:
Single occupancy in a Jungle Suite (one king bed): $3900 USD – SOLD OUT
Double occupancy in a Jungle Suite (two queen beds or one king bed): $2755 USD
BELIZE - Single occupancy in a Jungle Suite (one king bed): $3900
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Single Occupancy - Jungle Suite (one king bed)
Nestled in lush rainforest foliage, our Jungle Suites are the perfect home away from home to experience all that Copal Tree Lodge has to offer. Suites include a private bathroom with a walk-in shower containing floor-to-ceiling jungle views, sitting area, and screened-in balcony. King Jungle Suites include a king-size bed and sofa bed. Double Queen Jungle Suites include two queen-size beds. Each suite offers air conditioning, a ceiling fan, small fridge (upon request), hair dryer, safe, complimentary WiFi, bathrobes, and umbrellas.
AMENITIES
One King bed
Private veranda for lounging
In-room sitting area
Beautifully made, custom armoires
Private screened-in veranda for lounging
Crisp, air-dried bedding
Spacious bathroom with private walk-in showers with floor-to-ceiling jungle views
Air conditioning
Ceiling fans
In-room safes
Small fridges (upon request)
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Umbrellas
Complimentary WiFi
Private entrance
BELIZE - Double occupancy in a Jungle Suite (two queens or one king bed): $2755
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Double Occupancy - Jungle Suite (two queen beds or one king bed*)
*Please add bed size preference to order notes at checkout!
Nestled in lush rainforest foliage, our Jungle Suites are the perfect home away from home to experience all that Copal Tree Lodge has to offer. Suites include a private bathroom with a walk-in shower containing floor-to-ceiling jungle views, sitting area, and screened-in balcony. King Jungle Suites include a king-size bed and sofa bed. Double Queen Jungle Suites include two queen-size beds. Each suite offers air conditioning, a ceiling fan, small fridge (upon request), hair dryer, safe, complimentary WiFi, bathrobes, and umbrellas.
AMENITIES
One King bed
Private veranda for lounging
In-room sitting area
Beautifully made, custom armoires
Private screened-in veranda for lounging
Crisp, air-dried bedding
Spacious bathroom with private walk-in showers with floor-to-ceiling jungle views
Air conditioning
Ceiling fans
In-room safes
Small fridges (upon request)
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Umbrellas
Complimentary WiFi
Private entrance
Contact lizowen@comcast.net with inquirie
Read testimonials we received from previous trips to Isla Holbox
Please read some of the testimonials we received from previous trips to Isla Holbox.
“I have been on four yoga retreats with Liz and am eagerly anticipating the fifth. Liz is really an amazing yoga teacher. Drawing on her years of experience, each class is designed to have a consistent theme. Poses build from basic toward the more advanced, and her individualized guidance allows for true growth in your yoga practice. As the week progressed, it became clear that Liz actually had an overall plan for the week’s daily sessions, each class building on the one before – amazing! Liz has a natural gift of generosity of spirit and compassion and the participants are a reflection of that gift. If you have concerns about attending a yoga retreat where you are unfamiliar with the teacher and would not know anyone, don’t be afraid. The group will welcome you with open arms and open hearts!
Villa Flamingos on Isla Holbox is the perfect spot for a Yoga retreat. There are wonderful views of the ocean from the third floor palapa and a beautiful sandy beach. The food is great and the rooms and beds are very comfortable. There is even a special surprise in the shower (you’ll just have to come and find out). Isla Holbox provides a selection of diverse activities including kayak tours and an eco-tour that includes sightings of hundreds of birds and a swim in a fresh water pond once used by pirates. Or you can just relax on the beach or by the pool. This retreat has everything!!”
– Wendy Z., Vermont
“This is a truly wonderful retreat. The location is both stunning and peaceful. The hotel staff members were friendly and helpful. The rooms were lovely and very comfortable. It was the perfect environment for a yoga retreat. The classes themselves were very thoughtfully constructed. Liz is an exceptional yoga teacher and always has the right input to help me expand my practice. I loved it.”
– Kat M., Massachusetts
“Isla Holbox is a watercolored gem of an island and an ideal setting for a Yoga Retreat. After our early morning yoga practice in the spacious palapa facing the ocean, we enjoyed a breakfast buffet at small tables just feet from the beach. I never tired of looking at the water and the egrets, pelicans and shore birds that were always there. The grounds of Villas Flamingoes are serene; there are comfortable shaded beach chairs dotted around the private beach and lots of opportunities to read, walk on the sand bar, or socialize with our wonderful group. I could get my fix of “town” by walking along the beach to shop for Mexican silver earrings and textiles in the little town center and to people watch while sitting in an outdoor cafe sipping a banana smoothie. This is a special place and a perfect setting to practice yoga with Liz, explore nature, or just simply relax.”
– Judy E., Massachusetts
Read testimonials we received from previous trips to Isla Mujeres
NABALAM RETREAT TESTIMONIALS:
Please read some of the testimonials we received from previous trips to NaBalam.
We thought the NaBalam Hotel was tastefully appointed, lovely, quiet, and accommodating. Its attractive rooms, with their white stucco walls and simple built-ins, have almost a Southwestern feel to them. Comfortable beds, AC as well as a ceiling fan, and plenty of hot water for showers all were the norm. We enjoyed walking into the main town, just a short walk away. The staff at the front desk was very helpful, and Judy was instrumental in steering us to restaurants and places of interest when we wished to explore the island during our free time.
Classes were well-spaced during the day, so we had yoga, quietude, and ample time to ourselves. The classes themselves were SUPERLATIVE. Liz is an attentive, thoughtful, gifted, and vigilant teacher. Her ability to meet her students wherever they are in their practice, to tailor to their needs, and guide them is off the charts superb.
We especially enjoyed the fact that we had some group dinners and got to meet and socialize with our fellow yogis and yoginis. The meals the chef at NaBalam created for us were truly delicious, and a treat for the eyes as well. Thank you for SUCH a restorative retreat!
– Peg, Fred, and Logan W.
The Liz Owen Yoga Retreat at NaBalam was an experience I cherish. The location was warm, beautiful and relaxed. The group was easy-going and welcoming, so I could spend time by myself or spend it socializing, whatever was best for me. The truly exceptional part, though, was being able to work with Liz for extended periods every day. She is a very gifted teacher and practitioner, and a bright, funny, excellent person. I recommend it highly to anyone who wants to focus on their practice, or just to take some good time out for themselves.
– Kat M.
The relaxed topical environment and warm weather really allowed me to relax, forget my busy life and dive into my yoga; mentally and physically. Liz is an amazing teacher; excellent instruction for the beginner and encouragement for the experience yogi who wishes to be challenged. The two sessions of yoga per day enabled me to take my yoga to the next level. A much need cure for the winter blahs…see you there!
– Christiana M.
Liz Owen’s yoga retreat on Isla Mujeres is magical. Sandy beaches, warm water and a beautiful palapa. But perhaps the most magical part is Liz herself. Liz has a way of accommodating everyone, respecting where one is in their practice while encouraging one to try stretching a little more. I experienced a couple firsts, like my first supported headstand and my first time snorkeling. I have been on the retreat twice now and each time the group was full of interesting and friendly people adding to the overall experience. I would highly recommend this retreat and am looking forward to heading to Mexico next March!
– Kathy R.