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Journeys: Trip to Tulum

THE POWER OF BUTTERFLY MEDICINE:
Preparing for the Global Transformation as
Sacred Feminine Wisdom Keepers

October 22-29, 2011
An Everyday Medicine Woman Retreat in Maya Tulum, Mexico with Susan Lipshutz, LCSW

The Intention
Are you ready to know yourself in a new, deeper way? Are you willing to follow your inner guidance into humanity's potential evolution?

Learn more "About the Journey" >>

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.

Rooms are now limited. If you are interested in joining the trip please phone trip coordinator, Robin Varnado, at 708-250-0047.

Weather
The area features an ideal climate with year-round sunshine and warm temperatures.

Activities
Grounded in the beauty of the land and the Mayan energies, and aligned with astrological healing points, the retreat programming includes indigenous spiritual practices, water and fire ceremonies, drumming, dancing, creative self-expression, yoga, excursions to ruins and sacred sites, and other potentially transformational work. In addition, there will be plenty of down time so you can schedule spa appointments, shop in town, walk on the beach or visit with your sisters. We will also have one full day scheduled for an off-site excursion.

Itinerary for a typical day:

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 click here to email.