Welcome, bright soul. We created this retreat just for YOU.
The ups and downs of human existence, particularly today, probably have you questioning everything. Asking why... asking how. Searching for meaning. Maybe even feeling hopeless about the state of the world some days. It's a hard thing to be human in 2023.
We lovingly invite you to unplug in the desert with us for 7 days of deeply profound revitalization this January. Every minute of every day has been thoughtfully curated to unwind your tired nervous system, INSPIRE MAJOR MINDSET SHIFTS and reinvigorate your daily life with reverence and bliss as you navigate the world we live in today.
Our week has been intentionally planned for you to learn, grow and play. You are invited to attend every class and event on the schedule, or pick and choose a few while opting for more beach time in between. It's entirely up to you. We encourage you to make this retreat your own, and honor your self-care needs during this TRANSFORMATIVE WEEK IN PARADISE.
You'll be fully immersed in daily asana, pranayama and meditation, all held within a beautiful BEACHFRONT YOGA STUDIO overlooking the ocean. We'll hike the mountainous landscape, recharge our prana in the sunlight and play in the healing ocean waves. You’ll eat abundant, delicious, vegetarian meals to nourish your body and spirit, and you’ll sleep and wake to the rhythmic sounds of the sea.
Our retreat center in Baja, Mexico is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. With MILES OF PRIVATE BEACHFRONT just for our retreat group to enjoy and explore, you'll truly feel one with nature. You won't see another soul (except for those in our group) for a whole week. This land isn't covered with resorts -- it's a secluded paradise just for us.
You are in exactly the right place at exactly the right time, and we could not be happier to have you with us on this adventure as we unveil our True Selves and find LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS.
We are so excited to see you in Mexico!
Love,
Ally & Jaime
Your retreat includes:
7 days dedicated to restoring your innate wellbeing
Reconnect with nature in your very own private glamping cabana, equipped with all of the comforts of home (a heavenly bed, electricity and bathrooms) and all of the benefits of living in nature (fresh air, sunshine and ocean sounds).
luxury beachfront glamping accommodations
Enjoy three mouthwatering meals (and decadent dessert!) every day that you'll dream about for years to come. Organic meals are lovingly prepared onsite by a team of talented, local chefs.
3 hearty vegetarian meals per day
Create deeply integrated, lasting yogic lifestyle habits with daily meditation, pranayama, asana classes, and impactful workshops on philosophy and spirituality.
Daily asana, pranayama, meditation and yoga philosophy workshops
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Located one hour north of Cabo San Lucas, our private oceanfront retreat center offers miles of beach access just for our retreat group to explore. This land isn't covered with resorts like other tourist destinations - it's a secluded paradise just for us.
Located one hour north of Cabo San Lucas along the Pacific Coast of Mexico, our private beachfront retreat center sits on pristine desert land surrounded by mountains to the east and ocean to the west. With miles of private beach access just for our retreat group to enjoy and explore, you'll truly feel one with nature. You won't see another soul (except for those in our group) for a whole week. This land isn't covered with resorts -- it's a secluded paradise just for us. Immerse yourself in the elements and revitalize your body, mind and spirit through salt water, sun rays and nightly stargazing. We'll venture into nearby artist town Todos Santos on an afternoon excursion of shopping and sightseeing.
BAJA, MEXICO
This part of Mexico is a temperate desert with extremely mild, pleasant temperatures due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean. In January, we can expect temperatures in the 70s during the day with lots of sunshine, dropping into the 50s at night. Daytime conditions are perfect for swimming and sun bathing, and evenings are chilly - bring plenty of layers.
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Jaime Fagan is a high school English teacher turned homeschooling mom and urban homesteader. Jaime established Making of a Home in 2013 as a blog about raising a young family living close to Earth in the midst of a modern age.
While homeschooling, Jaime worked for the YMCA of Rock River Valley as a youth and family program coordinator. She brought gardening and art-based workshops to the forefront of the YMCA and its programming. When COVID hit, she lost her job with the Y but saw this as an opportunity to spread her wings and began running workshops from her backyard in 2021, and she opened an Etsy shop where she sells goods made-from and inspired-by her urban homestead. Jaime joined the 815Yoga Collective in February of 2022.
Jaime’s passion comes alive when she works with youth and teens. Her mission is to guide young people towards a more sustainable, local food system that is accessible to all – regardless of economic circumstance. She believes that the future is bright in the hands of the next generation, and her goal is to pass along her infectious love for growing food and building community.
Jaime Fagan
Ally is the founder of the 815Yoga Collective. Over the past 10 years, she has cultivated a strong local community of spiritual seekers and self-care enthusiasts in Rockford, Illinois looking for genuine human connection and peace amidst the endless stressors of modern life.
With an educational background in Classical Hatha Yoga, Vedantic Yoga Philosophy, Vinyasa and Power Yoga, Usui Reiki, Esoteric Astrology, and business for wellness entrepreneurs, she is equipped with a wide variety of holistic healing tools and resources to nurture your body, mind, and spirit.
Ally's international travels and time spent living off-grid in the rainforests of Costa Rica, Thailand, Bali launched her into a slow-paced, minimalist lifestyle centered around a state of innate wellbeing through whole plant foods, sunshine, mindful living, and genuine community.
Ally's mission is to inspire a wave of self-care so fierce, the whole world heals. She believes in the power and vital necessity of family, time in nature, and the spiritualization of life.
Ally Ubiparipovic
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Food from the Earth, made with love
3 delicious, organic and nutrient dense meals will be served every day... plus dessert, always! Yes, there will be coffee and tea. No, there is not a bar on site. Trust us - just one week without alcohol will leave you feeling more alive, energized and joyful than ever before.
6:00 AM -- Morning Meditation
7:00 AM -- Asana & Pranayama
9:00 AM -- Breakfast
10:30 AM -- Morning Workshop
1:00 PM -- Lunch
2:00 PM -- Pool/Beach/Relaxation Time
4:00 PM -- Afternoon Asana Class
6:00 PM -- Dinner
7:30 PM -- Evening Session or Beach Bonfire
7:00 AM -- Morning Meditation
7:30 AM -- Asana & Pranayama
9:00 AM -- Breakfast
10:30 AM -- Morning Workshop
1:00 PM -- Lunch
2:00 PM -- Pool/Beach/Relaxation Time
4:00 PM -- Afternoon Asana Class
6:00 PM -- Dinner
7:30 PM -- Evening Session or Beach Bonfire
Example only; subject to change.
ALL activities are optional -- beach time and naps are encouraged!
PLEASE NOTE: Travel days include a partial schedule. Arrival on Saturday, June 10th includes pool time, dinner and evening session Departure on Saturday, June 17th includes morning yoga, breakfast and closing circle to say goodbyes.
Daily Schedule
This past weekend was without a doubt the most heart-warming and heart-healing experience for me thus far on this journey of life. The most fantastic thanks I can give goes to Ally who made this retreat possible. You shared your heart with us, and became a channel trough which the gifts of the universe could find us, and I could not be more grateful. My heart calls me to the Earth, and I cannot express enough gratitude for this experience.
From past retreat participants:
Airport: SJD
If possible, please book your flights to arrive between 11AM-5PM on Sunday, January 28th and depart between 11AM-5PM on Saturday, February 3rd. Free shuttle service will be provided by retreat center between 11AM-5PM on arrival and departure days. For flights arriving and departing outside of this window, shuttle service will be arranged for an additional fee up to $120.
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Optional add-ons: massage, Reiki, astrology readings, smoothie bar
Travel insurance
Airfare to and from SJD ***
Not Included
Miles of private beachfront to explore
Onsite pool, lounge & hammocks
Afternoon excursion to neighboring artist town for shopping and sighseeing
Solo-time for sun bathing, beach, swimming, hiking, reading, exploring
Evening Yoga Nidra, beach bonfire, and sound bath sessions
Daily Yoga Philosophy workshops
Daily asana, pranayama & meditation with ocean views
Coffee available every morning; tea and fresh fruit available all day
3 organic, vegetarian meals per day
Airport shuttle service
6 nights at a private yoga retreat center in Baja, Mexico
What's Included
PLEASE NOTE: YOUR $500 DEPOSIT IS NON-REFUNDABLE. If you choose to pay in full, $500 of your full payment is non-refundable. Any additional payments made over $500 are refundable until November 1st, 2023. After November 1st, 2023, all payments that have been made are non-refundable.
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LUXURY CABANA WITH PRIVATE BATH: $34005 AVAILABLE 3 AVAILABLE
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PREMIUM CABANA: $30004 AVAILABLE 3 AVAILABLE
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PRIVATE GLAMPING TENT: $280012 AVAILABLE 10 AVAILABLE
- $500 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT required to secure your accommodation.
- Pay in full by July 1st and SAVE $300!
- PAYMENT PLANS: Pay your deposit now + two additional payments in equal installments due on September 1st and November 1st, adjustable as necessary.
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