FAQs

  • All women.

  • Fill out this form with a $400 deposit.

  • Not formally. If you have any questions, reach out!

  • Typically, no. However, we realize that life is sometimes unpredictable and we do our best to accommodate your needs.

  • Yes! Once you reserve your spot, we’ll reach out to you to arrange a payment plan that works for you.

  • We do our best to accommodate dietary needs. We’ll send out a food preference survey shortly before the retreat. If you have serious allergies, please be sure to let us know.

  • I encourage you to try all activities. However, if at any time you need or want to excuse yourself, you are welcome to do so.

  • Yes! A limited amount of exclusive VIP sessions will be available for an additional fee. Details to come.

  • For our Mexico retreats, for the general list of amenities, please visit mareabeachfrontvillas.com.

    For our Ireland retreats, amenities include a sauna, gym, and proximity to Dooks Golf Resort, which has a restaurant within walking distance (at your own expense).

  • Yes! I encourage you to do so. The local community is warm and welcoming.

  • Absolutely!
    For our Mexico retreats, we offer pricing options for both a private villa and a shared villa, each with your own private bedroom and bathroom.

    For our Ireland retreats, lodging is included for the first seven guests on a first come, first served basis. These guests will stay in Dr. Gertrude’s beautiful family home along the coast of County Kerry. While most rooms are private with en-suite bathrooms, one bedroom and bathroom are shared.

    If the guest list exceeds seven, additional attendees will be offered optional nearby accommodations at an additional cost.

  • It is not—guests are responsible for booking their own airfare.

  • For our Mexico retreats, there are nonstop flights into Zihuatanejo (ZIH) from many major airports, especially on Saturdays.

    For our Ireland retreats, we recommend flying into Shannon Airport (SNN) for the most convenient access to the retreat location in County Kerry.

  • For our Mexico retreats, transportation between ZIH airport and Marea and all scheduled group activities is included. If you choose to explore the area during free time, additional transportation can be arranged through the front desk at your own expense.

    For our Ireland retreats, the only transportation provided is during scheduled retreat activities. Guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from the retreat property.

  • For our Mexico retreats, you’re welcome to arrive early or extend your stay. Please reach out to reservations@mareabeachfrontvillas.com to coordinate additional nights.

    For our Ireland retreats, arriving one day early to settle in before the retreat begins is absolutely fine. However, we kindly request that guests arrange alternative lodging if they wish to stay beyond the official retreat dates, as accommodations in the home are reserved for the retreat timeframe.