Welcome Home Retreat | Yelapa, Mexico | April 4 - 11, 2026
For Whom is this Experience?
This Retreat is for EVERYONE who wants to celebrate life and deepen their connection to their heart & soul through touch, song, poetry, sharing circles and transformational rituals.
Individuals, Couples, Friends, Siblings, Parents, Kids..
All are Welcome Here!!
Nurture Your Spirit:
Sharing Circles & Rituals:
Reignite the Flame Within:
Guided by seasoned practitioners Leslie & Cedar, each day unfolds with mindful practices that gently unlock the chambers of your heart. From guided meditation, poetry, song, sunrise rituals, massage and gentle yoga to peaceful soaks in a hot tub overlooking the bay, you'll find your heart opening like a blossoming flower, ready to embrace the warmth and love around you.
Reignite the Flame Within:
Sharing Circles & Rituals:
Reignite the Flame Within:
Allow yourself to be enveloped by the serenity of nature as you step back into a world where time slows down. Our retreat is not just a destination; it's a homecoming to your heart. Amidst breathtaking jungle landscapes, waterfalls, stone pathways, tropical birds, animals, flowers and exquisite sunsets, you'll find the perfect canvas to rediscover your passions, dreams, and the spark that sets your soul aglow.
Sharing Circles & Rituals:
Sharing Circles & Rituals:
Heartwarming Chanting & Sound Healing:
Dive deeper into the heart of connection with our meaningful sharing circles. Discover the art of wholeheartedly listening and truly hearing others, while experiencing the gift of being fully heard yourself. Engage in creative rituals that reconnect you with your essential and authentic self. Participate in exercises that foster trust and empathy, allowing you to forge bonds that resonate long after the retreat.
Heartwarming Chanting & Sound Healing:
Heartwarming Chanting & Sound Healing:
Heartwarming Chanting & Sound Healing:
Explore the transformative magic of sound as you join in heartwarming chanting overlooking the bay. Allow your voice to merge with others, creating harmonies that reverberate deep within. Engage in sound healing experiences that resonate with your soul's frequency, releasing blockages and reviving your inner vitality. Chanting is like giving yourself an internal massage; it boosts the immune system and creates a deeper connection to your heart.
Temazcal Experience:
Heartwarming Chanting & Sound Healing:
Temazcal Experience:
Immerse yourself in the traditional Mexican Temazcal, a sweat lodge, which offers both physical and spiritual purification. Let the healing warmth cleanse not just your body, but also your spirit, as you partake in this ancient sacred ritual that promotes renewal and inner clarity. Nestled on the retreat center's grounds, this meticulously crafted lodge offers seclusion and safety for what can prove to be a very life-changing experience.
Touch & Be Touched:
Heartwarming Chanting & Sound Healing:
Temazcal Experience:
Experience the unique and effective principles of Phenomenal Touch massage, a practice that goes beyond technique, inviting you to engage with your intuition and empathy. Discover the power of presence as you navigate the subtleties of touch, learning to listen and respond to the language spoken by the body. Whether you're the giver or receiver, each interaction becomes a dance of energy, fostering connection on a profound level.
Wholesome Local Culinary Fusion:
Nourish your heart, your taste buds & your belly with an eclectic plethora of healthy alternative & traditional Mexican fare, stuffed with vitality & lovingly prepared. The Chefs of Pura Vida offer a bountiful variety of primarily organic, gluten free, plant based fresh ingredients, with an option to add chicken or fish. Each meal reminds us that taking care of the heart extends to every aspect of life. These meals are serious delicious medicine...
Exceptional Rustic Lodging Amidst Nature:
Resting at the bay's tip and perched within the lush embrace of the jungle, the Pura Vida retreat center exudes tranquility. Imagine savoring the smells & sounds of the ocean as you gaze out at the breathtaking views from your sacred space. Organic sheets and hypoallergenic or goose down pillows, metal-free mattresses, & mosquito nets ensure a peaceful & quite possibly, the best sleep of your life!
Secluded, oceanfront accommodations offer a remarkable blend of comfort and natural beauty, inviting you to experience extraordinary vistas of the ocean. Each room is a distinctive testament to coziness and uniqueness. During our week-long sojourn, the entirety of Pura Vida is exclusively our Home, allowing an intimate experience.
Standard accommodation is double occupancy with either Two Queen Beds, or One Queen Bed, for paired sharing. If you do not have a prearranged pairing, we will strive to pair you with an apropos cohabitant. On a limited basis, single occupancy accommodation is available with a premium upcharge.
Accommodation varies from airy open spaces to snug enclosures. Seeking respite from the tropical heat? A few select offerings are equipped with air-conditioning yielding utmost comfort. Choose your level of accommodation and amenities based on the experience & price tier that resonates with you.
Enhanced by natural salt-water, the infinity pool and expansive bay-facing hot tub absolute treats, Pura Vida also provides the chance to reserve private massage or Watsu sessions on-site (additional fee applies) during our intermissions. Dedication to rustic simplicity, Pura Vida emanates a unique charm that captivates the imagination and echos the heart's melody.
Pura Vida Wellness Retreat Center is built on a steep hill with over 130 stairs leading from the main entrance and juice bar to the kitchen upstairs. Taking this into consideration, self-reliance is part of the experience. Physical practices, i.e. yoga, massage, chanting & sweat lodge are appropriate for most mobility levels.
Staying at Pura Vida Wellness Retreat Center is an experience unlike any other. Pura Vida is in the jungle on a lush tropical hillside garden just at the ocean shore.
Our gathering space has full shade complimented by a spectacular panoramic view.
WIFI service is available in most rooms & in communal areas .
Registration Details
Availability:
Contact Us to Register
Contact Us to Register
📝 Registration
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
◈ Due to our unique content, accommodations, and location, enrollment opportunities are limited
◈ Preferences and availability are secured based on the chronological issuance of a Confirmation — first come, first served
◈ 📞 Call or Text to Register Today
Select your accommodations tier and submit either a $500 deposit or a full payment to begin your retreat registration
Contact Us to Register
Contact Us to Register
Contact Us to Register
📞 Contacts
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
👤 Leslie Bruder
Call/Text: +1 (303) 818-9771
👤 Cedar Johnson
Call/Text: +1 (831) 234-3933
Discounts / Savings:
Contact Us to Register
Discounts / Savings:
🎁 Incentives
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
💳 Pay in Full at Registration
Save $100 when you pay in full — no deposit — before February 1, 2026
A confirmation paid in one total payment prior to this date qualifies for the discount
👥 Refer a Friend
Save $50 when your referral registers for the retreat
✉️ Pay by Check Instead of Venmo / PayPal
Avoid the +3¾% online transaction fee
Save $75 or more by choosing check payment over Venmo, PayPal, or credit card (processed via PayPal)
Confirmation:
Contact Us to Register
Discounts / Savings:
📬 Payment
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
◈ After registration, deposit or paid-in-full payment verification, your Confirmation will be issued
◈ Your Confirmation will include your confirmation number, indicate any remaining balance, and confirm agreement to the Installment Plan Agreement ⧫ IPA ⧫
◈ A +3¾% convenience fee applies to online transactions made via Venmo, PayPal, or Credit Card (processed through PayPal)
Arrival: Puerta Vallarta
Installment Payment Agreement:
Arrival: Puerta Vallarta
📍 Arrival ▵PVR▵
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Participants are expected to arrive on Saturday, April 4th, 2026, no later than 5:00 PM
🏨
✔️ Saturday night’s lodging with double occupancy is included in your WHR 2026 Retreat Fee.
➕ Single occupancy MAY be available for an additional fee; availability is limited and not guaranteed
📩 Check-in details / Directions to the Luxury Villa in PVR (where we will all be staying)Directions to the Luxury Villa in PVR (where we will all be staying) will be provided in your Welcome Home Confirmation upon Registration
🍽️ Group meals are planned for Saturday evening and Sunday morning in Puerto Vallarta
💳 Each participant is responsible for the cost of their own meals both alone and with group in PVR
Refund Policy:
Installment Payment Agreement:
Arrival: Puerta Vallarta
💸 Refund Policy
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
◈ Before January 1, 2026
Verified payments (excluding the initial deposit) are 100% refundable
◈ Before February 1, 2026
Verified payments (excluding the initial deposit) are 75% refundable
◈ Before March 1, 2026
Verified payments (excluding the initial deposit) are 50% refundable
◈ After March 1, 2026
No refunds will be issued
◈ The +3¾% online payment processing fee is non-refundable in all cases
Standby:
Installment Payment Agreement:
Installment Payment Agreement:
🕓 Standby
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
◈ If WHR sells out before March 4, 2026 you may elect to join the Standby List — no deposit required
◈ After March 4, 2026 any available opportunities will require full payment (including deposit) within 48 hours of notification
◈ No discounts will be eligible for late enrollment
◈ Single occupancy MAY not be available after March 4, 2026
Installment Payment Agreement:
Installment Payment Agreement:
Installment Payment Agreement:
📑 ⧫ IPA ⧫
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
❶ Reservation
To initiate the Installment Plan Agreement, participants may reserve their retreat selection with a $500 deposit
❷ First Installment
No less than 50% of the confirmation balance is due and payable before February 1, 2026
⚠️ Late payment may result in cancellation of the confirmation
❸ Second Installment
The remaining balance must be paid in full on or before March 1, 2026
⚠️ Late payment may result in cancellation of the confirmation and forfeiture of any prior payments
▸ Upon issuance of a confirmation, participants agree to abide by the terms of the Installment Plan Agreement ⧫ IPA ⧫
