Day of the Dead Retreat 2024

​October 27-November 4, 2024 with Trista Davis and Special Guests

Celebrate Life and Find Freedom in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
We will be limiting registration this year to 24 people so sign up soon if you want to join us. 

Are you ready for an experience like no other?

If you've never been to Mexico during this vibrant season you are missing out.

In a country that is already so rich with culture and tradition, experiencing Halloween and Day of the Dead Celebrations is an absolute privilege and once in a lifetime experience.

Join Trista Davis and her team from Above Average Wellness and immerse yourself in the magic that is the Mayan Riviera.

Expect eight nights of ceremony, breathwork, soul stirring meditations and practices to transform the way that you experience life. Seven days of exciting excursions, some of the best food in the world, the most beautiful beaches and clear waters, yoga, meditation, mantra and workshops to expand your mind and nourish your soul.

This is beautiful time that you can take for yourself, to rest, to explore, to tap into all that you desire. To honor where you've been and where you come from, and experience healing in the body, mind and spirit.

Join us for the experience of a lifetime and claim your early bird spot now before the price goes up. We have great payment plans to suit your budget.

Here are the finer details.

Here is what is included:

All activities are optional! You can sleep in, go to bed early, go to the beach, do whatever your heart desires! We provide all the things and the guidance; you choose what you would like to do!

8 Nights Accommodation at a private hotel, plus airport transportation (if traveling on specific dates/times: confirm with AAW) 2 Full Tour Days to the best secret sites 8 Breakfasts and  5 Dinners Daily Yoga, Meditation, and Women’s Circles Transformational Workshops Fun and Magic Presence like you have never felt Love, Laughter, Friendship, and Sisterhood And SO much more
Here is a sample itinerary, it changes a bit every year.

October 27
7:00pm Arrival Dinner Out 
8:30pm Opening Ceremony/Circle
 
October 28
6:30am Sunrise Meditation 
8:00am Yoga 
9:15am Mantra Practice
9:3 Breakfast
11:00am Walking City and Shopping Tour
4:00pm Yoga 
6:30pm Dinner at the Hotel 
8:30pm Release and Let Go Ceremony
 
October 29
Pick up Breakfast
Tour Day 1: Depart hotel at 8:00am
Breakfast Provided Provided on Tour, we will stop for lunch somewhere affordable
Dinner on your own
8:00pm Yoga Nidra Practice
 
October 30
6:30am Sunrise Meditation with Trista
8:00am Yoga with Taylor
9:15am Mantra
9:30am Breakfast
 
OPTIONAL EXTRA COST TOUR
Approx. 3 Hour Commitment 10am-1:30pm
Meet with the ancients at a Temezcalli Ceremony, price is about $100 CAN, depends on how many people sign up. 
 2:00pm Afternoon Workshop 
4:00pm Yoga with Chasitiy
5:30pm Dinner on your own
8:30pm Breathwork with Trista
 
October 31
8:00 am Yoga 
9:15am Mantra
9:30 Breakfast
11:00am Workshop 
 
Various Surprise Halloween Activities Through the Day
 
Get Ready for Halloween Party
 
5:00pm Halloween Party Dinner at the Hotel
6:00pm OUT ON THE TOWN! Bring Candy to hand out.
Yes, we hand out candy on the street! Costumes Optional, but super fun!!!
 
November 1
6:30am Sunrise Meditation at the Beach with Trista
Pick Up Breakfast
Tour Day 2: Leave Hotel at 8:00am
Breakfast to GO and Lunch provided.
 
Dinner on your own
 8:00pm New Moon Ceremony
 
November 2
8:00 am Yoga with Taylor
9:15am Mantra
9:30am Breakfast
Day of the Dead Activities throughout the Day
4:00pm Yoga with Chasitiy
6:00pm Dinner out as a group 
8:00pm Ancestor Honoring and Grief Workshop
 
November 3
7:45am Yoga
8:45am Mantra
9:15am Yoga
9:30am Breakfast
1:00pm: Workshop: Living with Purpose and Creating a Daily Practice with Trista
4:00pm Walk to pier and sight see
6:30pm Final Dinner out as a group
8:00pm Closing Ceremony
 
November 4
6:30am Sunrise Meditation with Trista
8:30am Yoga
9:30am  Breakfast
10:00am Final Good-byes
11:00am Check Out


 Schedule is subject to change.
 
In addition to the retreat program, you may wish to explore, shop, or dine on your own. Please plan to bring $500 spending money or more depending on your tastes.
 
Expenses outside of the retreat fee:  lunches $5-$20/each 3 dinners $10-$30/each beverages beyond water at meals and throughout the day (we provide filtered drinking water) tips for meals, tour guides etc, tours are typically $5-$10, meals are 15-20% Spending money for: additional tours/experiences fancy coffees at Starbucks or Ah Cacao Ice Cream SHOPPING Tipping street performers etc Beach Club fees - usually just a minimum food charge; the chairs and bathrooms are free
 
There are often last minute surprise experiences that happen. Things do not run on a firm schedule in Mexico but Trista always has her ear to the ground with the locals and makes sure that you know about them as soon as she knows. There are free performances steps from the hotel all day every day that include music, art shows, character actors, dancing and so much more!
 
Are you ready for an experience you will never forget. Sign up with early bird pricing now. 

If you sign up for double occupancy you MUST be coming with a friend, we DO NOT place you with someone. We recommend signing up on the same day to ensure availability. We only have 4 rooms with 2 Queen Beds. When those are gone we only have single occupancy available. 

This retreat always sells out and we always have disappointed people who wish they would have signed up earlier. 

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