Join Us for a 5 Night Retreat

in Valladolid, Mexico

February 14 - 19, 2025

About the HEART JOURNEYS Retreat

Something magical and transformative happens when you say YES! 

Are you ready for more ease, connection and space in your life? 

* Do you secretly fantasize about escaping your life and all the demands  you need to take care of each day? 

* Are you in survival mode; constantly putting out fires at work and in your personal life?

* Do you tend to skip meals, feel too tired to work out and neglect your self-care even when you schedule it on your calendar? 

* Are you in a rut and can't find time or the energy to take care of yourself because you are taking care of everyone else? 

You know that something needs to change NOW. 

So if you are feeling over scheduled and overwhelmed AND know in your heart that you may be on the brink of burn out, join us to heal, make space and transform at the Heart Journeys Retreat! 

 

Join Candace Beck and Lisa Consiglio Ryan for an exclusive women's getaway to Valladolid, Mexico! Nestled in the heart of the traditional Mayan lands of the Yucatan Peninsula, our luxury accommodations provide the perfect sanctuary for professional women like you to unwind, rejuvenate, and explore the rich culture of this magical area of the Yucatan.

Discover Valladolid

Located about two hours inland from Cancun, Valladolid captivates with its blend of colonial charm and vibrant Mayan heritage. Delve into its cobblestone streets, visit the fascinating Casa de los Venados (that holds the largest private Mexican folk art collection), and indulge in local delicacies amidst a backdrop of cultural richness. Valladolid is also a haven for some of the finest Mayan cuisine.

See our intentionally curated itinerary (all included)
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    An Exquisitely Curated Itinerary Awaits

    • Seamless transportation from Cancun to Valladolid and transportation for all included excursions

    • We will be welcomed with a traditional Mayan Temazcal Ceremonial Sauna upon arrival.

    • Enjoy breakfast daily featuring fresh, local ingredients and amazing coffee and teas.

    • Daily yoga classes guided by our trusted yoga instructors

    • Embrace nature at the Turtle Sanctuary onsite, where turtles roam freely in the hotel garden.

    • Revitalize with one, one hour complimentary spa treatment from a selection of rejuvenating options.

    • Experience profound relaxation with a Gong Bath, promoting stress reduction and emotional balance.

    • Explore the ancient wonders of Ek Balam and X' canche cenote, with lunch included

    • 24 hour access to the warm water salt cave.

    • 24 hour access to the beautiful, relaxing pool.

    • Begin your journey with a traditional Mayan Temazcal Ceremonial Sauna upon arrival

    • Delight in an enchanting concert, featuring medicine songs in the underground warm water salt cave sanctuary.

    • Choose one Healing Session with Candace

      Inner Child Health Session (1 hour)
      Tarot and Astrology Session (1 hour)
      Ayurveda Health Consultation (1 hour)

    • Choose one Healing Session with Lisa

      Angel Card Session and Talk (1 hour)
      Whole Health Designs Well-Being Consultation (1 hour)

    • Gift Bag for Attendees that includes individually curated healing modalities lovingly chosen for YOU ( we will send a short questionnaire before the retreat).

    • We will conclude with a group dinner and meaningful Circle Ceremony where we will reflect on our transformative journey together.

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    Exclusive retreat highlights

    • Revitalize with one complimentary spa treatment from a selection of rejuvenating options

    • Experience profound relaxation with a Gong Bath, promoting stress reduction and emotional balance

    • Explore the ancient wonders of the ancient Mayan ruins of Ek Balam and the X'canche cenote with lunch included

    • Discover 2-3 additional ancient cenotes, each offering a unique glimpse into Mayan history

    • a free day to tailor your experience with optional treatments, cultural explorations, or leisure activities

    • Delight in an enchanting Salt Water Cave Evening Concert, featuring healing “medicine songs” in an underground sanctuary

    Additional Offerings

    • Extend your stay with 1-2 nights in Cancun at an all-inclusive resort on the beautiful Cancun beach ($250 per night per person). Single, Double, Triple, and Quad rooms available.

    • Poolside service for lunch and drinks, dinner (dinner included on the last night), individual checks available.

    • Rent snorkeling or diving gear for personal and group exploration of the underground caves of the cenotes.

    • If there is enough interest to visit the magical and ancient ruins of Chichen Itza, we will book transport and attendees will pay the admission fee.

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    Our Rooms - at the Project Zenti’k*

    Our rooms, limited access, book now for your room! They include:

    • Furnished balcony

    • Air conditioning

    • Ceiling fan

    • Separate bedroom

    • Premium bedding

    • Bathrobes

    • Private bathroom

    • Free WiFi

    • 2 People Per Room

    • Separate sitting area

    *Other housing options available nearby if you require your own room. Please reach out to Candace or Lisa directly.

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    Escape the demands of daily life and embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and wellness. Designed with the discerning professional woman in mind, our retreat promises a perfect blend of structured activities and ample self-care time, allowing you to choose what YOU need most.

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    RETREAT COSTS

    $3,370 per person.
    Reserve your spot now by paying in full (for a special discount!)

    Pay in Full HERE

    OR Pay $1,000 now, $1,220 by December 15, 2024, and Final Payment of $1,220 by January 8, 2024

    Pay Your First Installment HERE.

    Refund Policy: Cancel by November 15 and receive $750 back from your deposit (minus the $250 registration fee)! After November 15th, no refunds.*
    * Some exceptions, must reach out to Candace and/or Lisa directly.

    Meet your cohosts:

    A Letter from Us: 

    Dear friends and new friends and souls in search of rest and self-care,

    We have come together for the first time (after 15 years of friendship) to create a heart-centered and relaxing experience for all of you.  

    We are over the moon excited to be with you in and around the Mexican town of Valladolid as well as the beautiful, special gift that is Project Zenti'ik.  We have created a holistic, transformative as well as unique experience for all of you and can't wait to embark on this life-changing healing and magical journey together.  This is an unstructured retreat - come to what feels right to you, stay at the Project to be with the turtles if that calls you.  Lay in the hammocks and read if that is what you need.  Just gift yourself just that - what you need and your wise self knows is best for you in that moment.  And, let's come together in community.  

    Big love, 
    lisa & candace

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    About Us

    Candace Beck has practiced law for 25 years, in various legal arenas -- from litigation to criminal defense to holistic divorce mediation to GLBTQ+ employment rights.  In 2022-2023, she served as the President of the Women's Bar Association of DC where she made Well-Being in Law her directive and theme for the year.  In 2010, Candace completed her first level yoga teacher training program.  She attended the Kerala Ayurveda Academy and is currently studying with Joyful Belly School of Ayurveda, Diet & Digestion to receive her Certification in Herbalism.  


    Candace graduated from Auburn University with a B.A. in Political Science (with minors in Spanish and Japanese). She received her M.A. from the University of Alabama in Latin American Studies, Social Anthropology where she focused her thesis on the difference in how the Evangelical Churches and Catholic Churches dealt with the problem of domestic violence and violence against women. Candace graduated cum laude from American University's Washington College of Law in 1999. 


    Candace currently lives in the mountains outside of Santa Fe, New Mexico where she is focusing on her writing, nature, and pro bono legal efforts. She loves to spend time with her daughter, Kate, who just started college in New York City and with her cats (Oliver (who is loving dorm life with Kate), Mikey and Chi), to read, and travel.  Candace is originally from a small town in Alabama where her first job was selling watermelons in her grandparents front yard. Needless to say, fresh fruits and vegetables, and being in nature feed her spirit.  She is currently renovating her great-grandparents house that they built (with her grandfather and great uncle) in 1920, a true love project.

    Lisa Consiglio Ryan is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and founder of the health consulting business, Whole Health Designs.  Lisa holds multiple certifications in health and well-being.  She is also an award-winning author of best-selling cookbook, Go Clean, Sexy You, and is the founder of a sustainable lifestyle shop -- RASA juice shop (now Annapolis Juice Shop) located in Annapolis. 

    Lisa graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with B.S. in Psychology and Masters in the Art of Teaching. She was an elementary teacher and mentor for Prince George’s County Public Schools for fifteen years. Lisa developed and created the Resident Teacher program. This program trained second career lawyers, engineers, doctors… to become teachers.  While she enjoyed teaching and implementing staff development training, she had an entrepreneurial drive that lead her to owning businesses for the past 14 years.

    She pursued her education with the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and turned her personal quest into her vocation with the launch of Whole Health Designs and the brick and mortar, RASA juice shop.

    As a nationally acclaimed wellness expert and speaker, Lisa has worked with tens of thousands in her wellness programs online as well as in person for the past fourteen years, allowing individuals to customize their wellness and develop ownership for a respectful relationship with their bodies.  
    In addition to running her small businesses, Lisa leads workshops and retreats globally.  Lisa loves almond croissants, green juice, running, traveling and hanging with her two college-aged children. She lives in Annapolis, Maryland.

    Hear our convo with details:

    I got everything I needed and more from Candace’s WBA retreat at Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. In her presence and with her leadership, I felt so open, connected, and spiritually attuned. In a word: it was magical. I can’t wait for the next one.

    Libbey Van Pelt, Libbey Van Pelt Law, libbeyvanpeltlaw.com

    Lisa is a wellness goddess! When I found out that she was leading a retreat in Costa Rica, I had to go.  I had the best time taking care of myself with curated healthy meals, surfing, SUP, yoga everyday and learning to take care of ME. 

    Cathy Z.  

    I had the privilege of attending a retreat curated by Candace and independently met and got to know Lisa. The experience was a sublime treat for the career and spirit. I made lifelong friends and made a community

    Marcia
    Returning to Guatemala for a retreat at the sacred Lake Atitlán was a deeply transformative experience. Candace Beck curated an environment that perfectly balanced engagement in rituals and practices that nurtured our well-being and cultivated a profound sense of community and self-reflection. Her deep knowledge of local traditions and the spiritual significance of the lake enriched the entire journey. The Mayan Cacao ceremony, along with other thoughtfully planned rituals, allowed me to reconnect with my Mayan roots in a way that was both spiritually and personally profound.

    Lisa’s pure joy for healthy living is clear and contagious!

    Lisa’s wellness programs left me with confidence, mental clarity, more energy and feeling light… I know, can you believe it? Thank you, thank you, thank you, Lisa!  Following her wellness plans are very doable. She provides a step-by-step guide to starting a health focused life. It not only changed my life, but it began the process for my entire family.

     

    Thank you, Lisa, for everything- your passion for healthy living, coaching and for believing that people can change. Thank you for making changes doable and welcome to the family!

    Betsy B., interior designer

     Lisa has taught me how to nourish and take care of my body. This includes a powerful message of really listening to your body and being nicer to yourself! Lisa has been my health coach for almost 14 years . I love her seasonal cleanse programs. Even more, I just love Lisa! She has been an inspiration for me and changed my life. 

    Kate B., yoga instructor
    This retreat was more than just an escape; it was a journey that allowed me to step away from the fast-paced, often surface-level lifestyle we can find ourselves entrenched in as professionals. Surrounded by the majestic volcanoes and the spiritual significance of the lake, I was reminded of the true essence of life. Immersing myself in the rich traditions of Sololá, Guatemala, brought me back to what truly matters.
    Candace’s profound knowledge and deep respect for Guatemalan culture elevated our experience, transforming it into a spiritual and healing journey. It was an experience that revitalized my spirit, helping me reconnect with nature and my inner self, and refocus my energy on the goals that hold the most meaning. This retreat truly marked my year, leaving me profoundly grateful for the clarity and peace it brought into my life
    Gabriela
    Following her wellness plan is very do-able. It’s a step-by-step guide to starting a health focused life. It not only changed my life, it began the process for my entire family.
    I knew that I was signing up for an adventure in Guatemala, but I could not have imagined the extent to which my heart and soul would go on a journey too
    Carrie
    I had the privilege of attending one of Candace's retreats to Lake Atitlan. She curated a perfect trip balanced with both action and relaxation, providing me and the others with plenty of options depending on our travel styles and personal preferences. I made new friends that remain close today, connected with myself in a way that helped me evolve since then, and gained an enduring appreciation of the Guatemalan culture. I credit Candace for one of my most treasured travel experiences, and I cannot wait to attend more retreats organized by her!
    Sarah M
    Lisa is a wellness goddess. When I found out that she was leading a retreat in Costa Rica, I had to go. I had the best time taking care of myself with curated healthy meals, surfing, SUP, yoga each morning and learning about taking care of ME.
    Cathy Z.

    Please Join Us!

    Refund Policy: Cancel by December 15, 2024 and receive $750 back from your deposit (minus the $250 registration fee).  After January 8, 2025, no refunds.*
    * Some exceptions, must reach out to Lisa and/or Candace directly.

    $3,370 per person.
    Reserve your spot now by paying in full (for a special discount!)

    Pay Your First Installment HERE.
    Pay in Full HERE

    OR Pay $1,000 TODAY, $1,220 by December 15, 2024, and Final Payment of $1,220 by January 8, 2025.