What accommodation and meals are included?

Your retreat includes seven nights in shared accommodation, three organic vegetarian meals each day, access to the thermal waters and the group programme.

Vegan and gluten-free options are available on request. Please let me know about dietary requirements or allergies before booking so we can confirm what the kitchen can accommodate.

Prefer a private room?

Yes, estimated total retreat prices for one person staying in a private room for seven nights are:

• Iguanas hotel, next to the venue: approximately €990 early bird / €1,206 regular.
• Carrizal Spa, inside the thermal resort: approximately €1,335 early bird / €1,551 regular.

Both options include the retreat programme, meals and five days of thermal-water access.

Prices depend on hotel rates, taxes, availability and the euro–peso exchange rate.

Go ahead and reserve your retreat place with €395, then message me by email or WhatsApp with your preferred accommodation.

We’ll confirm room availability, the final total and your remaining balance together. Your deposit counts toward that total; private rooms are confirmed separately.

How do I get there? Is transportation included?

Arrival · January 3, 2027
Check-in at Carrizal is from 4:00–6:00 p.m. A group shuttle from CAXA bus station in Xalapa to Carrizal Hot Springs is included. Please plan to reach CAXA between 2:00–3:00 p.m. and confirm your arrival with us in advance. The exact meeting point and departure time will be shared before the retreat.

Travelling from Mexico City
One option is to take a taxi from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to TAPO bus terminal, followed by a bus to CAXA Xalapa. Check current departures when booking and allow sufficient time for immigration, luggage collection, traffic and the onward bus journey.

If flying in on January 3, choose an early-morning arrival and check your connections with us before purchasing. Arriving the previous day offers more flexibility.

Private transfers
We can help arrange a private driver at an additional cost. Indicative transfer budgets are €30–€60 from Xalapa and €100–€200 from Mexico City to Carrizal Hot Springs. These are estimates, not confirmed quotes; the final cost depends on the pickup point, vehicle, number of passengers and availability. Please contact us to agree the total cost and whether it will be shared between passengers before booking.

Departure · January 10, 2027
Check-out is at 10:00 a.m., with the included group shuttle to CAXA Xalapa departing around 10:00 a.m. Private return transfers can be arranged separately at an additional cost.

All times are local to Veracruz. Flights, bus tickets and private transfers are not included in the retreat price.

Yes. Reserve your place at the €895 early-bird price with €395 today, then pay the remaining €500 by December 21, 2026. Full payment is also available.

If you need to cancel or request a change, contact me in writing as soon as possible. Before December 21, payments above the €395 reservation amount will be refunded. From December 21 onward, payments are normally non-refundable. Postponement to a future retreat is not guaranteed.

If your place is filled by another guest, we will adjust the cancellation charge to reflect costs recovered. Applicable refund rights remain protected. BookRetreats bookings follow the terms shown when booking. If we cancel the retreat, your retreat payments will be refunded.

You’re welcome whether you’re new to these practices or already have experience. You can also come on your own, the retreat offers space to connect with others while enjoying time for yourself. You’re encouraged to respect your own pace and take breaks whenever you need.