About the Journey

Moon Goddess Gathering
April 24 to May 1, 2010

What You Need to Know:

The Setting: This one-week trip will be held at the Maya Tulum resort on Mexico’s Mayan Riviera just 90 miles south of Cancun. Ranked #10 best resort in the world by Travel and Leisure magazine, this beach retreat, located on the azure blue waters of the Caribbean, features a pristine private beach, eco-conscious accommodations, delicious meals, a wide array of massage and spa treatments, and a warm and friendly staff.

Rooms:  All accommodations are in beautifully appointed palapas, or Mayan huts, made from local materials and decorated with indigenous pieces. With no television, radios or telephones in the rooms, you can enjoy the serenity of the natural surroundings without interruption from the outside world.

There are two types of rooms available—both are either on or near the beach. Rates are as follows:

Ocean View double occupancy: $1995
Ocean View single occupancy: $2360
Beach Front double occupancy: $2080
Beach Front single occupancy: $2535

If you choose double occupancy and do not have a roommate preference , the trip coordinator will pair you with a roommate. Deadline for booking the trip is March 1, 2010, payment is due March 15th.

Weather:  The area features an ideal climate with year-round sunshine and warm temperatures with April being one of the most beautiful months.

Activities:  During the week, we will participate in many ceremonies, tapping into the earth-honoring traditions and the ancient Mayan energies of the land.  This includes water and fire ceremonies and a trance dance.  Also on the agenda: talking circles so that you can share your experiences with your sisters; drumming circles to connect us with our heart and womb rhythms; and daily yoga classes to support the vibrational intention of this transformational process. We have at least one trip planned to the Mayan ruins.  In addition, there will be plenty of down time so you can schedule spa appointments, shop in town, walk the beach or visit with your sisters.

Food:  The resort’s food is genuinely delicious-- fresh, healthfully prepared and artfully served. The meals are, for the most part, vegetarian, with the addition of some local fish approximately every other day. Note that all food is washed in purified water, and purified water is used in ice cubes. There also are purified water dispensers in each room for drinking and teethbrushing.

Airlines: Airfare is not included in the trip. We suggest that you book your flights as soon as possible. We also strongly suggest that you fly direct. Chicago to Cancun is an easy three-hour flight and, based on past experience, the small price differential between non-stop and multiple stop-flights does not make up for the added time and inconvenience. Also note that we can only offer free airport pickups if you arrive between designated windows of time. If you arrive outside these windows, you will be responsible for your own transport to the resort—estimated at approximately $90 by taxi.

Additional Expenses: Your trip fee covers seven nights and eight days at Maya Tulum, three meals a day, a daily yoga and movement class, and the workshop itself, including all ceremonies and activities associated with it. Also included is transport between the resort and Cancun International Airport— provided your flights are scheduled within a particular window of time (see below).

Not included in your trip fee:

• Airfare
• Massages and treatments available at the resort’s spa (credit cards accepted)
• Tips for resort staff
• Optional excursions

 Special Considerations:

• Alcohol.  Even though alcoholic beverages are available at the resort, workshop participants must agree not to consume alcohol for the duration of the workshop.

• Dietary requirements:  Maya Tulum’s buffet meals are delicious, nutritious and offer a wide variety of choices, including many options for vegetarians. However, if you have very specific dietary requirements, please understand that there is no opportunity to order special meals.

• Shared Space: Although the resort is secluded—bordered by the ocean on one side and the jungle on the other—we will be sharing it with another group. This means that we will not have complete environmental control over things like noise levels, perfume use, and potential allergens like bug spray.

• Adding on Extra Days:  If you should wish to arrive early or stay for a few extra days, contact the resort directly to arrange:. at their U.S. number 888-515-4580.  

• Questions? Contact our trip coordinator Robin Varnado at 708-250-0047 or check this site later for updates.