SYLVOTHERAPY
RESTORATIVE RETREAT -MEDITATIVE SELF-EMPOWERMENT IN AN OASIS OF REST
STARTS: Jungapeo, Michoacan
ENDS: Jungapeo, Michoacan
DATES: March 2-7, 2025
5 Nights / 6 Days
PRICE FOR 12-14 WOMEN: $24,000 MXN EACH
BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
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Please Note: Due to limited space at the resort, we have booked rooms that have two beds for double occupancy. This is an all-women's group.
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WHAT DOES THIS RETREAT INVOLVE?
This retreat is an inner-pilgrimage to healing and self-awareness through various channels, commencing with an interactive exchange for setting intentions. This exercise is a powerful introduction to one another that includes creating an installation that will remain in the garden for the duration of the retreat. As this is a travel day, we will conclude our first meeting with an introduction to our activities, including a few creative projects that you can work on over the course of the coming days. We will break for free time so you can choose an activity for the late afternoon, which could include jumping into a creative project, soaking in the medicinal pools, or exploring the lush gardens on the property, journaling or reading a book.
During your stay, we will have one full day dedicated to sylvotherapy, including the creation of a mandala. We will enjoy daily meditation, writing, and Astrid will guide you through three different neurographic painting sessions. We have three symbolic art projects for you that are perfect for both novice and experienced artists. All of these projects are easy to finish at home, if you are not able to finish them over during our retreat.
We have reserved one special day to ride horses (or hike) into the oyamel forests of the UNESCO protected Monarch Butterfly Biosphere, where we will observe these ethereal winged-creatures before they prepare for their journey north. The resort will pack us a picnic lunch unless you prefer to break tortillas in a traditional Mazahua kitchen at the reserve, where there are regional foods on offer.
Our schedule includes ample free time for you to engage in your art projects, soaking in the pools, journaling, and resting. There is also a temazcal on the property, so if you would like to join a sweat lodge, this is also optional. We have not included this experience simply because not everyone feels comfortable in enclosed spaces or saunas.
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We have a special activity for our closing ceremony that directly connects with deconstructing our installation before we head to the fire-pit for a relaxing and conversational bonfire, so guests can unwind before a deep sleep.
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QUESTIONS?
Please contact Jennifer for more information about our logistics at coppermoontravels@protonmail.com​ or Astrid for information about sylvotherapy and meditation at
ABOUT AGUA BLANCA RESORT
GROUNDS AND FACILITIES
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Agua Blanca sits on 28 hectares with its own organic vegetable and fruit gardens that provide for their menus. If you have allergies or special preferences, please et us know in advance.
Agua Blanca also features a temazcal, zip line, juice station, conference rooms, bar, herb garden, hammock platform, farm, library, board game room and more.
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MEDICINAL POOLS
The hypothermal pools at Agua Blanca Resort register at 88°F, so are more temperate than typical hot springs, but are not cold either. These are some of the properties found here, along with their benefits:
Carbon dioxide
It stimulates good breathing, dilates the arteries and increases blood circulation. Frequently used for heart and circulation conditions
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Bicarbonates
Helps relieve gastro-intestinal, diabetic, and recurrent pancreatitis problems. Improves blood circulation, reduces hypertension and arteriosclerosis. It has a very calming effect.
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Calcium
It regulates the permeability of cell membranes, regulates liver function and helps muscles contract and the heart beat better.
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Magnesium
Reduces the risk of heart attacks. It regulates more than 300 enzymes in the body, including those responsible for the production of proteins, energy and the proper functioning of nerves and muscles including the heart.
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Potassium
It helps better transmission of nerve impulses, regulates the balance of fluids and minerals in the body and keeps blood pressure low.
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Lithium
It serves to combat depression and stabilizes emotional waves.
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SPA OPTIONS
Agua Blanca Resort offers a large number of Spa services, including facials, hot rock treatments, reflexology and more. Please let us know if you would like to book any of these sessions ahead of time, and we will set-up appointments during our free time.
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PRICE INCLUSIONS & RESERVATIONS
The price of $24,000 MXN includes everything except for your transportation to the resort. If you need help with getting there, please contact Jennifer at coppermoontravels@protonmail.com to discuss your options. We can hire you a private driver from Mexico City, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato City, Queretaro, Morelia or Patzcuaro.
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​LODGINGS: Agua Blanca has limited rooms, so everyone will be assigned a roommate, unless you are coming with friends, in which case you can let us know who you are rooming with! We will be here with other guests, but the property and facilities are large enough for us to enjoy the tranquil spaces and good company, Please click here to see their website, which is available in English, German and Spanish.
MEALS: All meals are included at the resort. If you would like to eat in the reserve when we visit the butterflies, please let us know ahead of time so we don't order a picnic lunch from the resort.
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ACTIVITIES: Sylvotherapy session, meditations, neurographic drawings and all art projects are included. We provide everything you need for these activities.
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FUNDRAISER: This retreat includes a $200 MXN / person donation to an educational program for kids in the region, to teach them about the environment. This project is run by Estela Romero of Angahuan, who is well known and respected among many scientists who study the Monarch Butterflies. Please contact us if you would like to increase your donation for this worthy cause.
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