Join us for 7 nights at the exquisite Casa de la Noche for Art of Yoga and Yoga of Art Retreat. San Miguel is a special place to inspire creativity, transformation and connection to spirit. We will spend the week immersing ourselves in yoga, art, walking, food, music and culture.
A retreat to inspire a playful, curious mind. Develop your artist’s eye through seeing your surroundings from a new perspective. You will have opportunities to interpret the colors, patterns, textures and feelings of our experience of San Miguel through a daily art lesson/ project. You will be provided with a variety of lush materials, gouache, watercolors, an assortment of beautiful papers and so much more. We will explore an array of creative techniques, a few examples are painting, collage, monoprinting and simple bookbinding. All of the art projects are for any skill level from beginner to advanced.
Dates:
March 4-11 2023
(7 nights at our favorite bed & breakfast)
Your investment:
$2,800 (Small, gorgeous, private room)
$3,000 (Deluxe, private room. A bit more space for you to get comfy!)
$3,200 (Luxury suite. Much bigger rooms with kitchen & sitting areas)
Deposit:
$500 (non-refundable deposit to secure your spot!)
The price above includes:
-Lodging for 7 nights at Casa De La Noche
-Breakfast each morning
-All yoga + creative lessons
-Food tour/art studio tour
-Welcome dinner + closing circle
Registration is limited to 16 lovely peeps.
Nab your spot soon. This will sell out!
How do I get there?
San Miguel de Allende is in the heart of Mexico at 6200 ft elevation. The closest airports are Leon (BJX) or Queretaro (QRO) and shuttles or private transportation can be arranged to meet and drive you to Casa de la Noche, a 75-minute drive. You can also fly into Mexico City, a 3 1/2 or 4-hour bus or shuttle ride.
What is Included in the retreat cost?
7 nights of lodging (including breakfast each morning) as well as several excursions to magical places, meditation, yoga and art each day. We urge you to get to San Miguel by late afternoon March 4th, 2023 in time for the 7pm welcome and celebration dinner we have scheduled with the group.
What is not included in the retreat cost?
You are responsible for getting yourself to and from the retreat. We are happy to answer questions and share information regarding airlines and transport from the airport to Casa de la Noche. There is a van service Leon (BJX) or Queretaro (QRO). Cost to and from the retreat will run around $60 total, and we can help you schedule that.
You are on your own for most lunches and dinners. (Some rooms have kitchenettes and fridges.) The city is full of marvelous restaurants.
Can I pay in installments?
We require a non-refundable $500 deposit to secure your spot. Your balance will be due on or before January 1, 2023.
Do you accept cancellations or offer refunds?
There is a nonrefundable deposit of $500 to hold your spot.
The full balance is due by January 1, 2023. If you are not paid in full by then, we reserve the right to offer your spot to our waiting list or the public, and to retain your deposit.
Covid Cancellation: In the event you need to cancel your trip you will not be refunded. You might sell or give your ticket to another person (perhaps on our waiting list). We think of these tickets like concert tickets.
Travel Insurance: We urge you to consider travel insurance.
In the case of acts of God, war, disaster, pandemic, border closure or unforeseen circumstances, we reserve the right to retain your fees and reschedule or make any necessary changes to the retreat. Because there is significant planning on our and the hotel’s part, rescheduling the trip is the best option.
About the instructor: Jen Breen
I grew up in Seattle in a hippy, creative, curious, outdoor-loving family. During my teenage years my mother would walk around the house in aerobic clothes and drag me to a funky yoga class in a gym. Little did I know that this would become my life’s work and passion. I began studying yoga formally with Cintra Brown in Phoenix, AZ while teaching elementary school with Teach For America.
i appreciate how yoga helps me be more authentic, compassionate and aware. I use yoga to help me understand myself better which helps me understand others better. I appreciate that it’s a practice for life. My practice has given me tools to help me in life most especially as a wife and mother and a steward of this beautiful earth.
My inspirations and influences along the way are: my mom who values humility and who is quoted to say, “you aren’t as important as you think you are.” My dad who imparted wisdom through modeling a good life of balance and harmony and following your bliss. My sisters Kim and Heidi who are my best friends, advisors and truth tellers. My husband Tom who practices a yoga called “sense of humor” and my four little yet mighty teachers; Grace Cal Johnny and Kate. My yoga teachers; Cintra Brown who taught me the power of mantra and seeing students, Sharon Land who taught me about Daimon and finding one’s unique inner gift. Bikram for the power of asana, heat, discipline and sequencing. Erich Schiffmann for the power of meditation, listening, riding the edge and free form yoga. Katerina Wen for her devotion to the multi-dimensionality of yoga and her brave, authentic approach to teaching with depth and courage. Catherine Shainberg for my yearly tune ups in the potential of imagery to powerfully transform habits. Newest teacher of mine; Nevine Michaan of Katonah Yoga…an original and diverse teacher. And, lastly Mother Nature — the forest, the sea, the mountains and most of all the moss.