January 25-January 29, 2024. Jumpstart Your SOULjourn
...is YOUR soft-landing to your very SOUL. It is your official welcome to the Lakeside area of Jalisco, Mexico, characterized by Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest lake and the metro City of Guadalajara, Mexico's second largest city. This experience is designed to give hands-on information to Black women, and especially those over 55 who are ready to take a sojourn for themselves or who wish to explore the land, culture and language of inland Mexico, and experience this colorful, delightful and magical area for themselves a and their families. If you wish to move from dreaming about a new way of life that includes, tranquility, caring community, adventure, freedom, and ease to actually experiencing the magic of an intentional way of life, that incorporates those elements in a magical community- join us on an adventure to get a jumpstart on making it happen.
Included in your soft landing experience:
- 2 meals daily of authentic and varied Mexican and other diverse cuisine
- Explore the Pueblo Magico of Ajijic, Jalisco, an authentic magical town of Mexico where you will see caballeros on horseback as well as modern vehicle manufactured in Mexico.
Your base will be the magical town of Ajijic, the backdrop for your activities and the community you will be immersed in as you tap into your own magic- actualizing the dreams that have been placed inside of you. You can read more about the Pueblo Magico of Ajijic here:
https://www.travelagentcentrqal.com/mexico/ajijic-named-mexico-s-newest-magical=town
- We will journey via van to the thriving metropolis of Guadalajara where graffiti-inspired murals co-exist with the storied, striking, and fiery murals of Jose Clemente Orozco, one of the greatest Mexican muralists of all time. We will take a local bus for a day trip to Chapala to experience local color and culture-where we may be entertained by a local clown or musician as we journey 15 minutes to the Malecon. Hold on to your sombrero for this ride! In Chapala, we will take a water taxi to the rustic Isla de Alacran (Scorpion Island) where you will have a chance to step inside a tiny Mexican chapel to reflect. We will have an informal lunch along the water's edge, casual, and engage in intimate and meaningful conversation regarding your experience. This will include a colorful Mexican beverage- perhaps a Michelada-a local sweet and salty beverage with or without alcohol. Another option is to visit Napa Valley in Chapala- and engage in a tour of a local vinyard producing wines to rival the best of Napa Valley from a Mexican grower on his ranch. The trip includes a flavorful and colorful charcuterie selection of local culinary delights- make sure to bring your camera to capture the sumptuous bounty! Our third excursion is to one of the area thermal spas that bring forth varying degrees of heated volcanic healing mineral spring water. Luxuriate for hours in a pool of fragrant flowers, immerse your body in the healing smoothness of an Avena bath, and experience the decadence of the gentle exfoliation of coffee on one's skin followed by fragrant floral and herbal vapors for the face and neck. No rushing through this experience...you will want to linger for a while!
- Enjoy a breathtaking, mountainside dinner at sunset overlooking Lake Chapala from one of the most spectacular vistas in the area. Allow yourself to be awestruck by the beauty of the starry environment as we dine by candlelight under a thatched palapa.
- Welcome rooftop reception at the home of the hosts, Sunya Folayan and Donna Jones in Chapala, where you will meet local residents, and neighbors and enjoy your favorite drinks prepared to your liking by our own bartender.
- Get answers to all of your questions about residency in Mexico from a local attorney we know, and trust in our Informational mini-workshop on residency. Get insider information on paths to residency.
- Experience informational presentations and bring your questions about safety, law, and life from local professionals who are poised to serve you from the following professional areas: real estate, medical, Spanish language proficiency, end of life, culinary, public safety, law
- Wake up to gentle Pilates stretch in the mornings. Engage your body and prepare your mind to receive all that is in store for you.
- Jumpstart your dreams, jumpstart the sojourn to your SOUL's desires in the Garden of Eden-like setting of Las Jardines de Suenos: our boutique hotel location The Garden of Dreams. Get inspired through daily guided daily journal prompts- catalysts to activate your dreams and make them reality.
- In our Vision Board and Goal Setting Session, you will create and or refine the vision and steps to actualize the dreams inside you that are waiting to be unfurled.
- You will be assigned a coach and will receive Group and individualized coaching sessions to address 5 cashflow strategies to take into middle age, and into retirement. Your retreat experience and preparation will begin November 1, 2023, in advance of your arrival in Mexico in January.
What better place to jumpstart your SOULjourn and unfurl your dreams than the oasis in the Garden of Dreams?
Jumpstart the magic in the Magical town of Ajijic. Your dreams are waiting for you.
Space for this retreat is limited, so register early, check your passport, and pack your bags. Leave room for souvenirs!
Cost: $797.00 per person (Early bird registration through August 15, 2023) 997.00 starting August 16, 2023
Registration is non-refundable after 3 business days. No refunds after the third business day of purchase. In case of cancellation, any payment received can be applied to a future retreat by Lakeside Wellness and Retreats to be scheduled within 6-12 months.
Airfare and hotel are not included.
The location for lodging for this retreat is the Garden of Dreams Boutique Hotel in Ajijic, Jalisco, Mx., 15 minutes from Chapala. We have secured most of the rooms at this location at a special rate for this retreat.
Airport: You will fly into Guadalajara International Airport. Airport taxi's are plentiful and easily accessible from the front portico of the airport. The cost of taxi service is approximately 500-600 pesos (Approx. 35.00 in U.S. dollars.) Our retreat location is approximately 30 minutes from the airport.
Contact The Garden of Dreams Boutique Hotel in Ajijic, Jalisco, Mx. for reservations: https://www.thegardenofdreams.com Ask about the discounted rate for stays of 7 days or more.
Our recommended travel vendor is Maureen Johnson at Legacy Travel and Tours our preferred vendor for airline tickets and world travel. She has over 30 years in the travel business and is part of our community.
Email: mjohnson@legacytravelntours.com
Website: www.legacytravelntoursnc.com
