RETREATS

POWER YOUR PRACTICE
PILATES + MELT RETREAT

Teachers: Carol LeMaitre and Jackson Grantham
Dates: March 4th – March 11th 2023
Location: Mar de Jade Chacala, Nayarit, Mexico

Details:

This is a Pilates and MELT Retreat designed to make you stronger and more flexible so that you can enjoy life MORE. That is why we call it “Power Your Practice.” Whether you are an avid runner, cyclist, yoga enthusiast, dancer, Pilates practitioner or just love to chase your kids-this experience will make you stronger, more flexible and more comfortable in your body.

The classes are all levels–we promise to take everyone to new heights of strength and understanding.

Practice

If you are Pilates curious, it is a method of exercise designed to strengthen the deep core muscles to improve posture, symmetry and flexibility.

MELT is a self treatment technique designed to mimic the effects of bodywork. It is the perfect way to release stuck stress, rebalance the nervous system and reduce the negative effects of aging.

Included in Your Retreat:

  • 8 Days 7 Nights stay at Mar De Jade retreat center
  • An average of 3 classes per day. One Pilates, one MELT and one rotating
  • 3 spectacular, organic, locally grown meals per day
  • Transportation to and from Puerto Vallarta airport and the retreat center if your flights arrive and depart between 2pm – 4pm
  • Retreat center’s wide sandy beach, pool and lounge chairs or hammocks
  • Snack bar – Enjoy coffee, tea, fruit, bread and their stellar homemade organic peanut butter and mango marmalade.
  • Purified drinking water available at stations around the retreat center.

Retreat Schedule

  • 7:30-8:45am: MELT warm up and Pilates class
  • 8:30-10am: Breakfast, swim, lounge, reading time
  • Noon-1: Optional class
  • 1:30-3pm: Lunch, swim, lounge, adventure, reading time
  • 4:30-5:30pm: MELT class
  • 5:30pm: Sunset Cocktails (no host bar)
  • 6:30-8pm: Dinner

Pricing

Ocean Room (1 King Bed) = $3,750 single occupancy; $2,750/pp double occupancy
Ocean Room (2 Full Beds) = $2,750/pp double occupancy
Garden Room (1 King Bed) = $3,350 single occupancy; $2,550/pp double occupancy
Garden Room (2 Full Beds) = $2,650/pp double occupancy
Guest Room (1 Full or King Bed) = $2,850 single occupancy or $2,200/pp double occupancy
Guest Room (2 Full Beds) = $2,350/pp double occupancy
Guest Rooms Loft (Dorms) (4 twin beds) = $1950/pp

Room Descriptions (All rooms have en-suite bathrooms)
Ocean Rooms – unobstructed ocean view and a balcony or terrace. Only accessible by stairs. A/C.

Garden Rooms – view of the lush tropical gardens and a terrace. They are all on the ground floor. A/C.

Guest Rooms – face the jungle or gardens. A/C.

Guest Rooms Loft (Dorms) – shared between 4 people of same gender. Ceiling fans – No A/C.

Payment Schedule

$500 Non refundable deposit due at booking, then we’ll auto charge the balance over two installments: September 1st 2022 and December 1st 2022.

How to get there
Fly to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR), we arrange shuttles to and from the airport at no additional cost if your flight times fit within our window.

Plan to arrive and depart from the Puerto Vallarta airport between 2pm – 4pm for shuttle transportation. If your travel plans don’t work within these timeframes, we can help you arrange private transportation (Estimated cost: $65 – $90 one way).

Optional Activities (at additional cost)
Get inspired by the natural treasures of Chacala and immerse yourself in Mexico’s vibrant culture. This is your week to unwind, renew, refresh and recharge so be as active or as indolent as you like: Las Cuevas Hike and Boat Trip; Snorkel at Isla Coral; Boating & fishing; Horseback riding; Surfing; Whale Watching; Boat tour through a mangrove swamp full of exotic birds and wildlife; Altavista Hike: Visit the petroglyphs (rock carvings) of Altavista; thought to be around 2,000 years old; La Peñita (Traditional Mexican market): Visit this quaint Thursday morning market in a nearby town where you can find arts & crafts from various parts of Mexico; Nearby beach towns, each with its distinct flavor – Sayulita, San Pancho, Lo de Marcos; Private Spanish Classes (all levels); Visit our Organic Farm and Community Projects.

About Mar De Jade
“Mar de Jade is one of the great undiscovered pleasures of Mexico… A tropical setting that lifts the spirits and fires the imagination.” – San Francisco Chronicle

4.5 stars on TripAdvisor, and #1 hotel in Chacala on TripAdvisor

In 1982, Mar de Jade’s founder, Dr. Laura del Valle, and two of her siblings, packed their belongings into an old school bus and moved from bustling Mexico City to Chacala. Dr. Laura began offering free medical care to local families and soon set up a non-profit clinic in the larger nearby farming town of Las Varas. Over the 25 years she operated the clinic, it provided free services to over 14,000 families.

The spirit of service, spiritual awakening and cultivation of genuine friendships has been the driving force in the evolution of Mar de Jade. A portion of proceeds from guests’ stays at Mar de Jade support its non-profit programs, operated by MDJ Community Projects, which currently include: El Jardín, a Montessori – Waldorf inspired K – 6 school in Chacala; La Aldea, a trade school for youth who have dropped out of secondary school because of economic hardship; and El Rancho, an Organic Farm that supplies many of the products for Mar de Jade’s delicious meals.

Fine Print
Deposit is not refundable.
Airfare is not included.
Trip insurance is not included, but is highly recommended.
Plan to arrive and depart from the Puerto Vallarta airport between 2pm – 4pm. If your travel plans do not work within these timeframes, we can help you arrange private transportation (Estimated cost: $65 – $90 one way).
MELT rollers provider. Bring your MELT balls. Full MELT kits can be purchased in advanced for $90.
Bar available at additional cost. Margaritas, anyone?

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

“I have felt better in my clothes and happier with my physical appearance since the retreat. Even happier to see my face in the mirror! I really only have positive things to say because I really had a great time and I felt fantastic afterward. I say keep doing your great work Carol! It works!”

“I have felt better in my clothes and happier with my physical appearance since the retreat. Even happier to see my face in the mirror! I really only have positive things to say because I really had a great time and I felt fantastic afterward. I say keep doing your great work Carol! It works!”