WANDS & WISHES RETREAT
MERMAIDING, FREEDIVING, TRAINING, PHOTOSHOOTS
JULY 5TH - 8TH, 2024
Dive into the magical waters of Mexico on our first annual Wands and Wishes team building retreat! This four day retreat will have you feeling empowered, relaxed, inspired and connected with both yourself and fellow ww mermaids. Enjoy a stunning host property in Akumal, Mexico right next to the ocean with incredible views and location. Our schedule is filled with diving, mermaiding, training, photoshoots and fun to have you feeling like the best version of you.
ABOUT THE RETREAT
Enjoy 4 days and 3 nights in a beautiful shared villa with the Wands and Wishes team! Each day is filled with movement and breath workshops, freediving, scuba performance building, mermaiding and lots of community time. The retreat is a full bodied experience that allows you to grow and transform in ways you never thought possible while connecting with other like minded individuals. The energy of the group coupled with our highly experienced team of professionals creates a safe and welcoming environment that you are sure to enjoy. You will also have the opportunity to create stunning content in the three cenotes we will be visiting so you can boost your portfolio and social media.
WHATS INCLUDED
-3 nights stay in a beautiful villa
-Daily transport to destinations
-Meals, cocktails, snacks while on host property
-Acro yoga, breath work and movement workshops
-Visit three different cenotes
-Mermaid content and fun dives
-Freedive training
-Mermaid scuba performance workshop in a cenote
-Team building workshops
-Turtle conservation volunteer opportunity
Whats not included: airfare, meals out, cenote entrance fees
Cost: $1450 per person
Location: Akumal, Mexico
Dates: Friday July 5th to Monday July 8th 2024
Check in time: 3:00 PM EST July 4th
Check out time: up to you on July 8th
THE STAY
We will be staying in a stunning luxurious villa in Akumal! This property is surrounded by jungle and on the shores of the Yalku Lagoon which is a unique and natural aquarium. The villa is equipped with a roof top lounge, jacuzzi, garden, pool, workout jungle gym and its very own in ground cenote.
This luxury experience is in an incredible area with cute beach walks, great restaurants and super close to the cenotes we will be visiting! Walk down to the lagoon for a snorkel, create content in the private cenote or lounge by the pool in nature.
The home has beautiful natural light and every corner is just as instagrammable as the last! Think mermaid bath tub shoots and the biggest adult sleepover ever!!
PERKS OF THE RETREAT
Gain further experience underwater
Explore the beautiful cenotes of Mexico
Greater confidence in yourself and your practice
Connect with other ww performers
Escape to a tropical oasis to relax and regenerate
Underwater training both on scuba and freediving
Wands and Wishes team building
GEAR LIST
Mermaid tail and top
Monofin with good propulsion
Low volume mask and J snorkel
Eco friendly sunscreen and sun protection clothing
Reusable water bottle
Athletic, dressy and flowy comfy clothing
Workout and beach wear
Cash to change currency for cenotes
Any camera gear you have for content
Headphones and sleep mask
PHOTOSHOOTS
One professional underwater mini session is included in your retreat. Should you want a full session, we have organized a couple options with photographers of different styles and price points! If you would like to book a pro shoot with either photographer please email verobeachmermaid@gmail.com to get booked in!
Please note you can also create your own content at any time! There will be many hands to help you get great shots if you don't want to book a full pro photoshoots with a photographer!
Brandee Anthony Media $350 - 5 fully edited images
Cenote Portraits $350 - 5 fully edited images
THE SIGN UP STEPS
-Read through this page carefully
-Hit the apply now button at the bottom
-Submit your application
-You will receive an invoice and paperwork to lock your spot
-Once you have submitted your payment and forms you will receive a welcome email and info packet
-You will also be added to a group chat so you can organize ride shares
IMPORTANT INFO:
This retreat has very limited spots. 50% deposit due to reserve your spot, remaining balance due June 1st!
When flying in, the best option is to rent a car as you will need transportation. Cancun airport is one hour from the host property and it is an easy straight shot down one highway the whole way! We recommend sorting out ride shares with the other attendees to make it easier, more cost efficient and fun! You can also grab a taxi or take the public transport buses down to Akumal. We will drive to the cenotes each day so if you are not renting a car please organize to ride with someone over the weekend!
You will need cash to get into the cenotes each day. Most cenotes cost around $15 to $35 each for entrance fees.
THESE SPOTS ARE ABSOLUTELY NON REFUNDABLE!!!!
There are no conditions in which your spot and payment would be refunded to you unless the retreat is canceled in emergency situations. These retreats are highly time intensive for our team and very limited in spots. We highly recommend purchasing dive trip insurance to cover you in case of an unforeseen need to cancel.
WOHOO YOU MADE IT TO THE END! LET'S DO THIS! This is a first come first serve sign up so please be ready to pay when you hit apply! When emailing us please include your full name, preferred email and any info we should know! You can also let us know if you'd like to book a photoshoot or add on mermaid instructor at this time as well!
