Tulum:

Ancient Rhythms

April 4 - 10, 2027

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A Wild Remembering
Along the Mayan Coast

April 4 - 10, 2027

Along the Caribbean coastline of Mexico, where ancient Mayan wisdom meets the waters of the Yucatán, Moonwake Retreats invites you into a slower rhythm of living.

Over six nights, we'll gather in Tulum in a private 10-acre luxury resort designed for rest and reflection. Step away from the noise of daily life and into a landscape that has long been revered as a place of transformation.

Guided by Moonwake's Five Element Method and the wisdom of nature, you'll journey through Water, Air, Fire, Earth, and Stardust. Each day is inspired by a different element, intentionally sequenced to guide you through a full arc of renewal from releasing what no longer serves you, to reconnecting with your inner wisdom, awakening your purpose, and remembering you’re part of something bigger than yourself.

This retreat unfolds through a blend of intentional luxury and immersive experiences:

  • Swimming in hidden cenotes

  • Yoga, breathwork, and meditation in open-air spaces

  • Sound baths and fire ceremonies beneath the stars

  • A traditional temazcal

  • Cacao shared in ritual

  • Nourishing meals

  • Expert facilitation by Moonwake’s Co-Founders, in collaboration with local healers and guides

Tulum: Ancient Rhythms is an invitation to remember who you are beneath the expectations, obligations, and pace of everyday life.

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Packages starting at $4,995

The Week at a Glance

Each day of our Tulum retreat is inspired by one of the five elements of nature: Water, Air, Fire, Earth, and Stardust. Together, they create a natural arc from releasing what no longer serves you to reconnecting with something bigger than yourself.

Day 1: Arrival


Begin the Remembering.

Arrive at Cancun International Airport, where your airport transfer awaits. Settle into our private sanctuary, connect with fellow travelers, and gather for an opening circle and welcome dinner.

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Day 2: Water


Release. Soften. Return to Flow.

The journey begins at our private cenote—a hidden world of crystal-clear water long revered by the Maya as a portal between worlds. Through movement, meditation, ritual, and immersion in ancient waters, you'll release what you've been carrying and reconnect with the wisdom of your body.

Water teaches us that healing does not happen through force. It happens through surrender, flow, and trust.

Day 3: Air


Create Space. Find Clarity.

Surrounded by the stillness of the jungle, we turn our attention inward.

Through breath, sound baths, reflection, and mindful movement in our open-air yoga shala, we'll explore the stories, beliefs, and mental patterns that shape our lives.

As the jungle breeze moves through the trees, we do the same, softening our grip and making room for clarity.

Day 4: Fire


Awaken What Is Ready to Rise.

Fire is the element of courage, vitality, and transformation.

This day centers around one of the region's most sacred traditions: the temazcal. Used for centuries as a ceremonial space of purification and renewal, this ancient ritual uses a dome shaped sweat lodge to release what no longer serves us and emerge with greater clarity, strength, and purpose.

As evening falls, we'll gather beneath the stars for a powerful fire and arrow breaking ceremony, stepping fully into our power.

Day 5: Earth


Root Into What Matters Most.

Surrounded by tropical gardens, jungle pathways, and the natural abundance of the Yucatán, we'll slow down and integrate what we've discovered throughout the week.

Through grounding rituals, time in nature, and a traditional cacao ceremony accompanied by local ceremonial musicians, we'll reconnect with our bodies and rediscover what it means to truly nourish ourselves.

Earth teaches us that growth doesn’t happen because we push harder. It happens when we create the conditions for ourselves to flourish.

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Day 6: Stardust


Remember You Are Part of Something Greater.

As the week draws to a close, we’ll explore the ancient stories and celestial wisdom that connected the Maya to the cosmos, reflecting on our connection to the natural world and something greater than ourselves.

Through a reiki-infused sound bath and our closing ceremony, we’ll deepen our sense of intuition, wonder, and community.

Stardust teaches us that we are not separate from the universe. We are part of it.

Where we’ll gather

Hidden on a secure, private road entering the Yucatan jungle, Onze is a 10-acre private retreat just minutes from the world-renowned Xpu-ha beach. With its own crystal-clear cenote, traditional temazcal, and thoughtfully designed private villas, it offers space to move, rest, and gather.

From morning rituals in the open-air yoga shala to evenings around the fire, every corner is intentionally designed to support the rhythm of our retreat.

What’s Included?

  • Airport Transfer: Round-trip transfers from Cancun International Airport

  • Private Jungle Sanctuary: Six nights at Onze, a luxury property reserved exclusively for Moonwake guests

  • Chef-crafted Nourishment: 3 plant-forward meals each day plus snacks, fresh juices, coffee, and tea

  • Daily Practices: Sound healing, meditation, breathwork, Yoga, ceremony, and guided reflection

  • Temazcal Ceremony: A traditional purification ceremony led by local ceremonial guides

  • Cacao Ceremony: A heart-opening ritual featuring ceremonial cacao, local healers and musicians, and guided intention setting

  • Sacred Gathering Spaces: Exclusive access to the yoga shala, meditation gardens, and private cenote

  • Moonwake Ritual Kit: Moonwake Retreats t-shirt, Wild Remembering journal, and other thoughtfully curated ritual essentials

  • Small Group Experience: An intimate circle of no more than 16 participants

  • Expert Facilitation: Guidance from experienced retreat leaders and local partners throughout your entire journey

What’s Not Included?

  • Airfare: International airfare to Cancun International Airport

  • Travel Insurance: Moonwake retreats are 100% nonrefundable. Travel insurance is required in order to protect your investment.

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Retreat Packages

Choose your moon

Choose the package that feels right for you. Each one offers its own form of rest and renewal.

To reserve your place, you’ll first complete a short application. This helps us create an aligned group. Once approved, you’ll receive your private link to book your retreat.

Crescent Moon Package

For those who believe the best stories are shared.

The Crescent Moon package includes the full retreat experience — with shared accommodations throughout your stay:

  • 6 nights in a suite with 3 - 5 guests

  • Single bed in a thoughtfully designed shared room

  • Air conditioning

  • Mini fridge, tea and coffee station, robes, and Wi-Fi

Total Investment: $4,995

Reserve your spot with a $600 deposit

Flexible payment plans available

*Interested in rooming with a friend? Simply make a note when booking.

*All retreat payments are 100% non-refundable. To safeguard your investment, we require each participant to purchase travel insurance.

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Half Moon Package

For those seeking a balance of connection and personal space.

The Half Moon package includes the full retreat experience, with shared accommodations that offer a little more room to settle in, recharge, and make the experience your own.

  • 6 nights in either a shared suite with two queen beds or a private king bedroom with a shared bathroom

  • King or queen bed

  • Air conditioning

  • Mini fridge, tea and coffee station, robes, and WiFi

  • Private garden, terrace, or outdoor seating area depending on room assignment

Total Investment: $5,999

Reserve your spot with a $700 deposit

Flexible payment plans available

*Interested in rooming with a friend? Simply make a note when booking

*All retreat payments are 100% non-refundable. To safeguard your investment, we require each participant to purchase travel insurance.

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Full Moon Package

For those who cherish a sanctuary of their own.

The Full Moon package includes the full retreat experience, with the comfort of a private suite and a collection of exclusive offerings designed to support your journey before, during, and after the retreat.

  • 6 nights in a private king bedroom

  • Private en suite bathroom with large walk in shower

  • King bed

  • Air conditioning

  • Private garden with hammocks

  • Mini fridge, tea and coffee station, robe, and Wifi

  • Pre-retreat intention setting session

  • Post-retreat integration session

  • Complimentary Moonwake bath and renewal products

  • Exclusive Moonwake Retreats tote bag

Total Investment: $6,888

Reserve your spot with a $800 deposit

Flexible payment plans available

*All retreat payments are 100% non-refundable. To safeguard your investment, we require each participant to purchase travel insurance.

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Super Moon Package

For those ready to indulge in the highest level of luxury.

*Only 1 master suite available

The Super Moon package includes the full retreat experience, a private master suite, and a collection of exclusive offerings designed to support your journey before, during, and after the retreat.

  • 6 nights in a premium private suite featuring a round king bed

  • Spa-inspired ensuite bathroom with rain shower and soaking tub

  • Private balcony with hammock and seating area

  • Walk-in closet

  • Air conditioning

  • Mini fridge, tea and coffee station, robes, and WiFi

  • Pre-retreat intention setting session

  • Post-retreat integration session

  • One private session of your choice: Reiki & Sound Healing or Professional Coaching

  • Complimentary Moonwake bath and renewal products

  • Exclusive Moonwake Retreats tote bag

Full price: $7,999

Reserve your spot with a $999 deposit
Flexible payment plans available

*All retreat payments are 100% non-refundable. To safeguard your investment, we require each participant to purchase travel insurance.

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Meet Your Retreat Facilitators

Amanda Schmidt
Director of Magick | Co-Founder

Amanda is the creative force behind Moonwake’s ceremonies and immersive experiences. She designs and facilitates the retreat’s sound healing journeys, breathwork experiences, energy work, and ceremonies.

She is a certified Reiki practitioner, sound healer, and facilitator of meditation and ceremony. She is also a certified personal trainer and Pilates teacher with a focus on joyful movement and nervous system aware strength training. She holds a Masters degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University.

With over fifteen years in the wellness space, Amanda brings deep expertise in embodiment work, mindfulness, and ritual-based healing. Her personal path to healing began after years of mental health struggles. Movement, meditation, and spirituality became the lifelines that brought her back to herself.

During a series of Ayahuasca ceremonies in Peru, she experienced a profound reconnection with Pachamama (Mother Earth)— a moment that reshaped her worldview and deepened her understanding of nature as a teacher. Moonwake Retreats was born from that experience.

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Michelle Risinger
Director of Possibilities | Co-Founder

Michelle is an award-winning entrepreneur, behavioral designer, and certified professional life coach. She is currently the owner and principal strategist at Rising Solutions, a global innovation strategy firm for the social sector. She is also the owner and CEO of Restore, a technology company that revolutionizes productivity through chronobiology.

Michelle is the national recipient of the 2019 End-User Transformation Award by Design Thinking USA and was formerly the founding member and Director of Innovation at global nonprofit, Pact. She has a Master’s in Peace and Conflict Studies from the University of St Andrews, Scotland, and has guest lectured at Georgetown University, American University and the Thunderbird School of Global Management.

Michelle is a certified professional life coach, a certified practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and coaches women executives on transformational change management. She holds a certificate from Cornell University in the Psychology of Leadership and her research focuses on creativity, neuroscience, and burnout in the modern workplace. She is a certified fitness and yoga instructor, as well as a certified mindfulness practitioner.

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Getting There

  • Guests will fly into Cancun International Airport (CUN), where our team will greet you for a private group transfer. The drive to the retreat property takes approximately 90 minutes and offers a beautiful introduction to the Riviera Maya.

  • If preferred, guests can fly into Tulum International Airport (TQO) and arrange their own transportation to the retreat.

  • Detailed arrival information, recommended flight windows, and transportation options will be provided after booking to ensure a seamless journey into the retreat.

Your Questions, Answered

Check out the FAQ below, or head to our blog to learn more about our approach and meet the facilitators.

  • At Moonwake Retreats, our intention is to create a safe and supportive environment. The short application allows us to understand your needs, make sure the experience is a right fit, and ensure that the group as a whole feels balanced and aligned. Once your application is approved, you will receive a link to secure your reservation.

  • All meals are plant-forward, meaning they’re centered around fresh vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, and locally sourced ingredients. Beyond that, the kitchen can accommodate most dietary needs. You’ll be able to share any restrictions during registration, and we’ll confirm again before your arrival so everything is prepared. Our goal is for every guest to feel nourished, cared for, and at ease at every meal.

  • No. Your experience is your own. We invite you to listen to what your body and energy needs each day. Everything is optional. You’ll never be pressured to share or join in.

  • Because of the advance commitments we make to our venues and partners, all reservations are 100% non-refundable. To give you peace of mind, we require every guest to purchase travel insurance.

  • You likely won’t be the only one! Many of our guests come solo, and our retreats offer a natural way to connect.

    If you are traveling alone, you still have the option to book our Crescent Moon package for shared accommodations with a fellow participants.

    That being said, there’s no pressure to socialize. We honor those who need solitude, and we respect the needs of both introverts and extroverts.

  • Our shared suites are thoughtfully designed to balance comfort, connection, and personal space, with each guest enjoying their own single bed. From morning coffee to late-night conversations, these shared moments often become the beginning of lasting friendships. Set on a spacious jungle property with multiple gathering areas, quiet nooks, and peaceful places to reflect, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to enjoy both meaningful community and restorative solitude. Traveling with a friend? Let us know at checkout and we’ll do our best to room you together.

  • To take advantage of our complimentary airport transfer, we recommend flying into Cancun International Airport (CUN). Our team will be there to welcome you and transport you to our private property located about 90 minutes away in the Riviera Maya.

    Guests are also welcome to fly into Tulum International Airport (TQO) and arrange their own transportation to the villa.

  • Our retreats are designed to be restorative rather than strenuous.

    While we’ll enjoy movement, nature, and Yoga throughout the retreat, all activities can be adapted to different comfort and ability levels. We encourage you to participate in whatever feels right for your body.

  • We’ll send a detailed packing guide before your retreat, but think comfortable clothing, swimwear, walking shoes, a reusable water bottles, and an open mind. We’ll take care of the rest.

Still have questions? Send us a message here or email us at info@moonwakeretreats.com.