Connect to the Heart,
Nourish Your Soul
A joyous, spirit-filled journey to unleash your personal magic!
Connect to the Heart, Nourish Your Soul Retreat in Chacala, Mexico
May 17 - 24, 2025 (7 nights)
Join us in beautiful Chacala, Mexico, where the jungle meets the sea, for daily sessions of yoga, Nia dance, community connection, grounding in nature, excursions and more at the beautiful Mar De Jade retreat center. Watch this video to get a taste of the Mar de Jade experience.
Each day, your body, mind and spirit will be nourished by sacred medicine among inclusive community:
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Daily healing movement including Nia dance, all levels yoga, breathwork and meditation
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Ceremonial cacao offering
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3 exquisite meals served daily, with produce from the on-site 18-acre organic farm
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Experiential workshops and embodied discussions on self and community care practices led by Bethamie and Kayla
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Ample free time to feel into softness: luxuriate in the magical waters of the Pacific Ocean, or go on a nature walk to explore the majestic grounds of Mar de Jade
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Opportunities to access deeper levels of healing through massage at the on-site spa, or through 1:1 energy and somatic healing sessions with Bethamie and Kayla
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Community with others on their healing journeys of the mind, body, and spirit
Escape to Chacala Bay
Chacala is the most pristine and pictureque bay on the lush coastline known as Rivieria Nayarit, with golden sand, coconut trees, and warm ocean waters year-round. A small fishing village home to approximately 400 residents, Chacala means “where there are shrimp” in Náhuatl and is one of the jewels of Mexico’s Pacific Coast. It has easy access to Puerto Vallarta International Airport, yet feels worlds apart from the big tourist developments.
Our Home for the Week:
Mar de Jade Retreat Center
Nestled between tropical jungle mountainside and the clear ocean waters of Chacala Bay, Mar de Jade Retreat Center is a serene refuge for travelers on the healing journey. Watch this video to get a taste of the Mar de Jade experience.
In addition to the natural beauty of the surrounding area, The Center is fully equipped with everything we need for our retreat:
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Inviting, warmly-decorated rooms with views of the ocean and tropical jungle. See our discounted retreat rates for rooms here.
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El Rancho, the 18-acre sustainable organic farm that provides the produce for our 3 delicious buffet-style meals per day.
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Warm hardwood-floored studios bathed in sunlight and stocked with props, perfect for our Nia Dance and Yoga practice.
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Full-service spa with swimming and wading pools, jacuzzi, sauna, and options for massage and other healing treatments.
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Walking and hiking trails on the grounds of The Center for our exploration in nature.
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Explore Chacala's natural surroundings and immerse yourself in Mexico's vibrant culture. See additional excursions and activities here.
Meet Your Hosts
Bethamie Wyatt
Bethamie Wyatt (she/her) has spent more than 20 years developing and refining her craft as a multi-modality facilitator of healing. She is a Nia Technique Brown Belt instructor, Reiki Master and Emotion Code Practitioner. Her path into the healing arts was born out of her desire to feel more present, embodied, and connected to her purpose. Finding body-based practices like dance and yoga brought her back into her body and aligned her with a mission to assist others on their own inward journeys. As the founder of Bmoved Healing Therapies, she places a strong emphasis on being present and building a rapport with those she works with. She is committed to daily practices and rituals which enhance her spiritual and intuitive capacities. This consistent attunement with Spirit positions her to be of service in the most effective way, as she guides others in perceiving and releasing deeply held traumas and opening their lives to joy, balance, and new possibilities. Bethamie is excited about sharing the healing and transformational experience of dance and movement at the Connect & Nourish Retreat! You can learn more about Bethamie and her offerings on her website and on Instagram at @b_moved.
Kayla Gonzalez
Kayla is a dedicated yoga and meditation teacher, sacred space holder, facilitator, and lifelong learner passionate about restoring balance through liberating movement and breath. Committed to walking alongside others on their journey of remembering and embracing autonomy and joy, she creates environments where healing and growth flourish.
Kayla’s diverse experiences reflect her dedication to her Dharma—her true calling. From teaching high school biology in Liberia and working in nonprofits across Milwaukee, to facilitating yoga trainings and hosting international retreats, her unwavering dream has been to build meaningful relationships and provide spaces for joy and healing.
Her journey led her to earn her RYT-500 certification with a focus on Intuitive Wisdom and Holistic Psychology, and embark on travel to the Himalayas, Andes, Caribbean, and Central America. These transformative travels were guided by a profound call to healing through intuitive, ancient, and ancestral wisdom.
Spaces held by Kayla are infused with ceremony and shared from a deeply embodied place. Her yoga and meditation classes gently guide participants into their bodies, balancing challenge with ease and breath. Trainings, workshops, and sacred gatherings offer profound opportunities for connection, learning, self-reflection, and spiritual growth.
As Kayla continues her own journey of healing, learning, and evolution, she hopes to support others in embarking on their own paths of love and expansion.
You can learn more about Kayla and her offerings on her website, and on Instagram at @_ResilientJoy.
ACCOMMODATIONS & FEES
Retreat Fees:
The retreat fee is $750 and includes daily yoga, Nia dance sessions, and workshops. Upon registration, a $250 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot for the retreat. This deposit will applied to your retreat fee.
Accommodations:
Retreat attendees will book their accommodations directly with Mar de Jade, using the Connect & Nourish dedicated link with special discounted rates. This link will be provided in a follow-up email after registration. This accommodation fee is separate from the retreat fee, will be paid directly to the retreat center and will cover meals and the room. This link will be provided after submission of registration form and retreat fee deposit. There are a wide variety of room options available, including ocean view suites, double guest rooms, and dorm-style lofts. We have a special retreat rate for our rooms. See our discounted rates below.
Ocean Room
The Ocean Rooms are decorated with rich textiles and custom made mahogany wood furniture, providing a sense of timeless Mexican elegance.
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Sleeps 1-5 people
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Ocean View
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Air Conditioning
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1 King or 2 Double beds
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1 Futon (sofa bed)
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Private Terrace
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Bathtub and/or Shower
$2700
Garden Room
Garden rooms, decorated in unique and varying styles, boast a terrace
overlooking the lush tropical vegetation.
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Sleeps 1-5 people
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Garden View
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1 King or 2 Double beds
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Air Conditioning
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Bathtub or Shower
$2350
Guest Room
Guest Rooms are a simple yet comfortable option for one to two people,
offering garden or jungle views.
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Sleeps 3-5 people
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Garden or Jungle View
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1 King + 2 Single beds or 4 Single beds
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Ceiling Fan
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Shower
$1900
Guest Loft
These large rooms with a loft and 3 to 4 beds are ideal for families or
dorm style rooming.
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Sleeps 3-5 people
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Garden or Jungle View
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1 King + 2 Single beds or 4 Single beds
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Ceiling Fan
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Shower
$1900
Dorm
Shared accommodation, applicable only to women. Up to 4 women in a guest room with loft. Maximum number of adults is 1.
- More information available with Mar de Jade upon registration.
$1050
Retreat itinerary
RETREAT ITINERARY
Example of a typical day. Some days will offer larger blocks of free time.
7:00am – 8:30am Morning Breathwork & Meditation or Nia Dance ~ Alternating Days
8:30 – 10:00 Breakfast
10:00 – 1:30 Relax / Swim / Optional Excursion
1:30 – 2:30 Lunch
2:30 – 4:00 Self-Care workshops / Community discussion
4:00 – 5:00 Nia Dance
5:00 – 6:00 Gentle yoga and breathwork
6:30 – 7:30 Dinner
7:30 – 9:00 Relax / Socialize / Evening Workshop or Gathering
Ready to
Connect & Nourish?
Register Now and Claim Your Spot!
Step 1) Complete the Retreat Registration Form.
Step 2) Wait for an email from us confirming your registration.
Step 3) Pay the $250 non-refundable retreat fee deposit to hold your spot. This deposit will be applied to your retreat fee. The retreat fee balance ($500) can be paid right away or before the due date, 30 days prior to the start of the retreat.
Step 4) Book Accommodations directly with Mar de Jade. Instructions will be sent via email when your registration is confirmed.
Step 5) Book your flight and get ready to enjoy the ocean breeze!
Have any questions? E-mail us at Connectandnourishretreat@gmail.com
The resort can be contacted at 1-800-257-0532
Cancellation Policy & Other FAQ
Cancellation Policy:
For cancellations made with at least 2 weeks notice:
Mar de Jade Retreat Center offers credits to rebook at another MDJ retreat (including room and meals) at no extra cost. The rebooked retreat must take place no more than 18 months after the original cancelled reservation.
Partial refunds of the total reservation cost (room, meals, retreat fee excluding non-refundable $100 deposit) are also available for cancellations made more than two weeks in advance:
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90% refund with 60 or more days notice prior to the scheduled arrival date.
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75% refund with between 15 and 59 days notice.
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No refunds or credits are offered for reservations cancelled with less than two weeks notice prior to arrival.
Guests are responsible for all nights reserved at the rates reserved. There are no refunds or pro-rating for arriving later or leaving earlier than the reserved dates, flight cancellations, travel delays or illness.
COVID-19 Policy:
As we are still in a global period of caution and transition related to COVID-19 and other health risks, we invite your collaboration in meeting our individual and collective needs in sharing space for this retreat. We ask that anyone who tests positive for COVID-19, is exposed to someone with COVID-19, or is exhibiting symptoms within 2 weeks of May 17, 2025, the retreat start date, to support us in honoring their individual health and the collective well-being of this community by not attending the retreat. Travel insurance is strongly encouraged to protect against the financial impact of this possibility. No refunds will be provided to participants who need to cancel due to COVID-19 or any other reason within 2 weeks of the retreat start date.
During the retreat, we encourage participants to communicate about their specific needs around masking, distance, and physical contact as needed, and we ask all participants to practice honoring each others’ needs even while they may differ from person to person. We also encourage frequent hand washing and use of disinfectant stations located on the property, particularly following any interaction with others.