Our retreat destination / base of adventures is at Hotel Agua Blanca in Jungapeo, Michoacán, Mexico.

It is a 3.5 to 4 hour drive fromMexico City International Airport (officially Benito Juárez International Airport). (MEX) airport to our retreat destination.

There will be ONE private shuttle bus scheduled to drive our group from MEX airport to the retreat center on Sunday, March 7th - approximate pick up will be around 3:30/4pm.

If you miss the pick up time, you will be responsible for your own transportation to our retreat location.

March 7th

• Arrive to MEX airport by 2pm at latest

• 3 or 4pm departure to Agua Blanca from MEX on private shuttle bus (exact time and meeting point will be shared closer to date)

March 13th

• depart Agua Blanca around 10am - arrive MEX 2/2:30.

• Book your return flights no earlier than 5pm on March 13th.

Kindly understand that we are not offering other pick up or drop off locations or times besides the one scheduled (exact time will be announced soon and exact pick up location at MEX airport will be shared closer to our retreat date).

If you'd like to arrive earlier or stay later you will have to organize your own transportation. A private taxi (one way) to our retreat center from MEX costs approx $350-400.

Flights to and from Mexico City

Travel Insurance (highly recommend)

Additional experiences (bodywork, spa treatments, pyramid excursion, cooking class, zipline, etc)

Gratuity for drivers / housekeeping / tour guides (gratuity for meals included)

Supplemental food items for special diets (we will do our best to accommodate all dietary needs, however some items may be hard to find in our retreat location)

Alcoholic beverages

INVESTMENT:

Shared Room

$2950 (earlybird)

$3050 after July 1st

Private Room

$3550 (earlybird)

$3650 after July 1st

Deposit:

$600 (nonrefundable) is included in total

PAYMENT DUE DATES

Half Payment due September 15th 2026

Full Payment due January 15th 2027

A $10/day late fee will be added to late payments.

Invoiceswill be emailed for half and full payments with options to pay by credit card, paypal, etc.

Please note that a 3% credit card handling fee will be added to the invoices for credit card / paypal payment option.

If you would like to avoid the 3% credit card fee, you are welcome to pay one of the following ways:

Zelle to marybue@gmail.com

Mail a check (before payment due date) to the address below. Please let Mary know if you will be mailing a check.

Mary Bue - PO Box 17420 - Minneapolis, MN 55417

ONCE REGISTERED

As the retreat approaches, you will receive an informational email with more information about our trip, packing, and more about our time together. We will share important airport transfer pick up and drop off times (ONE private van will be scheduled at Mexico City Airport on March 7th, and ONE to return on March 13th).

You’ll also receive a waiver of liability to sign, knowing that you choosing to participate in this experience at your own risk.

ONCE REGISTERED

As the retreat approaches, you will receive an informational email with more information about our trip, reminders of how we will begetting to the retreat center + airport transfer pick up time, what to pack, and more about our time together. You’ll also receive a waiver of liability to sign, knowing that you choosing to participate in this experience at your own risk.

REFUND POLICY

Full refund (minus deposit) before September 15th 2026

50% refund (minus deposit) between September 15th 2026 to January 15th 2027

No refunds after January 15th, 2027*

*If the retreat is canceled by the host, you will receive a refund in full.

*In case of extreme personal circumstances (severe illnesses, deaths in the family, etc), we will consider full refunds less small administration fee on a case-by-case basis if your spot can be filled and there is no wait list.

* If there is no waitlist and you cannot attend, you are welcome to sell your retreat package to another guest with the approval of the host (minus deposit). Please not that it is not the responsibility of the host to fill your place.

Regarding Behavior & Consent: 

We strive to offer a safe container for all of our retreats, workshops, events, and trainings.  Consent for our retreats means enthusiastic/authentic consent to participate (knowing that we fully support resting!) and that the expectation is that all guests treat each other respectfully.  Harassment (via guests and facilitators) is not welcome and may result in cancellation.

Visiting the monarch overwintering sanctuaries requires moderate stamina and physical fitness. The reserves are at high elevation and involve high-altitude hiking up steep inclines on uneven dirt trails, about 2 to 4 miles one way depending on where the monarch colonies have settled. If you have mobility issues or prefer to ride horseback, there are horses available at the trailhead to carry you up a large portion of the mountain. Horseback climb is included in our retreat package, and always - everything is optional, and rest is encouraged!

Sair + Mair traveled to this region in March 2026 and felt safe, welcomed, secure, and comfortable our entire trip.

It was explained to us that the violence and security issues in Mexico that we hear so much about are largely in-fighting between cartels, not targeting tourists or the general public. These issues are often over-sensationalized by the media, which really hurts local economies which rely greatly on tourism.

While the state of Michoacan is under travel advisory from the US, our retreat center and monarch destinations are on the very eastern border of the advisory, and are considered safe for tourists at this time.

The retreat center and its vast acreage is private and secure. Every excursion from our retreat center to any other destination will be made with a trusted driver and private shuttle.

We are staying abreast of travel advisories within this region in Mexico and working closely with the retreat center to monitor any concerns.

It is a top priority to keep everyone safe and comfortable on this adventure together!