CRISTEN MALIA
Mexicoº1
MARCH 4-10, 2025
Intro
Join us for for a 6-day retreat at Club de Patos in Sisal, Mexico.
The experience is an immersion in slow conscious awareness and the pursuit of the simple pleasures of life. Every look, smell, sound, feel, movement and taste is carefully tented to, culminating in a transformative experience, removed from the rush of daily routine.
With its paradisiacal landscape, distinct indigenous art, unique regional style, and undeniable enchanting nature – Sisal, Mexico serves as the perfect backdrop to Roov. Nestled just steps away from the ocean and a lagoon, among ancient Mayan ruins and fresh-water cenotes, this place sits quietly awaiting the curious. It is one of those hidden spots on the Yucatan that people in the know don’t want publicized, so that it can keep its slower, special and more conscious way.
The Offering
Beachside Accommodation
Natural Pool
Yoga, Movement & Meditation
Cultural Exploration
Afternoon Activities
Wake-Up Necessities, Brunch, Bitings and Dinner
Jungle Hike
Private Island Escape
Hacienda Ochil Private Out-In-The-Field Dinner
DAILY PROGRAMMING:
Awaken to hot water, lemon, juices, tea, coffee, fruit, rusks
Morning practice
Nourishing brunch
Midday activities
Immersive practice/ workshop
Farm-to-table group dinner
Evening bonfire
Guides
CRISTEN MALIA
Cristen has a fascination in learning about the inherent wisdom of the body and mind, and has been studying mind body practices such as yoga and meditation for many years. She has a passion for blending yoga practices with western psychology to create a contemporary therapeutic opportunity. She provides an inviting platform, skillful guidance and compassionate presence to support others in finding their own inherent and healing wisdom within. Cristen is a registered yoga teacher educator with the Yoga Alliance 500ERYT. She earned a master's degree from Naropa University in Transpersonal Psychology, Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis on mindfulness. Cristen lives in Steamboat Springs, Colorado where she offers invigorating and heart opening vinyasa yoga classes. She is a practicing psychotherapist and offers individual trauma informed yoga sessions and mindfulness-based psychotherapy.
JEN BRIE JOHNSON
Jen views mindfulness practices as an opportunity to spark curiosity and deep connection in oneself. With an astute eye and intuition for alignment, she translates cues to guide students into a keen awareness. Jen is a registered yoga teacher educator with the Yoga Alliance 500ERYT, having received her 200-hour yoga teacher certification from Yoga Medicine under the guidance of Tiffany Cruikshank and completed a 300-hour teacher training with Briohny Kate Smyth and Dice Iida-Klein. Explorations of yoga and movement are methods to more readily notice the changing stream of experience. Her humble knowledge and reverence for pranayama, meditation and philosophy is enchanting and translatable. Jen is the founder of ROOV and when she serves as a guide it is to inspire, empathize and encourage that perhaps the journey inward is the greatest adventure of all.
day by day
ITINERARY
Day One
Upon arrival into the Mérida airport (MID), you are met by your driver and transferred 45 minutes to Sisal. You are invited into the Club with a refreshing juice and escorted to your casita with time to settle in prior to the first practice.
In the early evening, Cristen and Jen welcome you to the experience and you encouraged to drop in to a multi-sensory journey interweaving slowness, nature, movement, community and creativity. Cristen will lead you through an invigorating bhakti flow with hands on assistance and guidance by Jen.
Freshen up or go straight to the table for some bitings and beverages. The welcome dinner is served under the stars.
NOTE: Airport pick-up is for arrival day only. Should you plan to arrive earlier and stay at another hotel, you are responsible for your own transfer arrangements to our hotel.
Day Two
Start the morning at your leisure before the morning practice. Hot water, lemon, teas, juices, coffee, rusks and fruits will be available. This morning Jen guides you through a beautiful and intuitive flow with accompanying beats. A second breakfast is arranged for post practice.
Enjoy the day at your leisure. Get to know the property, spend time unwinding at the pool or down at the beach.
In the late afternoon, Cristen and Jen offer an open tutorial workshop where you can ask for assessment, help and guidance for your personal yoga practice. An open group format is encouraged so others have the opportunity to learn from common challenges; privates can be arranged for those seeking more solitary support.
Take a sunset swim and shower before dinner on the terrace under the overhanging trees.
Day Three
Get the morning started with what you need for nourishment pre-practice set out in the dining room. Cristen will lead you in a cleansing bhakti flow.
Pack your beach bag and prepare for adventure. We explore the mangroves with their crystal-clear water and idyllic swimming holes. Brunch this morning is on a private island. A picnic and the scene is set for you.
Take a mid-afternoon nap sunbaked and happy. Arouse to an early dinner under the night sky.
At 8PM, Cristen will lead an evening restorative practice with Yoga Nidra and meditation to guide you into a peaceful sleep.
Day Four
Awake to the necessities, dive into a vigorous vinyasa and reward yourself after with a scrumptious breakfast of homemade bakes, bread, granola, green juice and fresh eggs and veg.
There are options to venture out – hike, bike, swim, snorkel, paddleboard, surf, kiteboard, soak up local art and culture as well as enjoy a casual snack of shrimp tacos and spicy elote corn by the pool.
An evening restorative practice and meditation will sort and unwind you from the activity of the day. You have time to freshen up before dinner on the terrace.
DAY FIVE
Take a sunrise swim in the ocean and jump into the pool before dressing for the morning practice. The session centers on you – what you’ve learned and how you incorporate it into your practice. Cristen and Jen mindfully assist you to your centerline.
Indulge in brunch after an activity filled morning. Enjoy the midday at your leisure and take time to unwind with a book while you top up your suntan.
In the evening, a transfer to a private hacienda with an outdoor amphitheater is in the cards. Part performance, part practice, this sacred time and place serves as a closing to the experience here. Dinner is out in a special spot to celebrate.
Day Six
Enjoy the last morning with the usual setup and morning practice. Pack up for a midday departure. Say your goodbyes to this incredible journey and head home. You are met by your driver and transferred 45 minutes to the Mérida airport (MID).
NOTE: Hotel pick-up is for departure day only. Should you plan to stay later and at another hotel, you are responsible for your own transfer arrangements to your hotel.
Accommodations
Nestled between the Gulf of Mexico and the Cienaga Reserve, hotel Club de Patos an ideal hideaway that shares our passion for good architecture and creativity. It is a soulful place to stay where ordinary is a no no. Small-family-owned independent of lifestyle and fine details, the Club is created by those who dared to dream. It’s a modernist architectural den lost in the wilderness of a luxurious coastline. The grounds and gardens are landscaped with areas to sit and relax, and hammocks to nap in. The pool doesn’t have a bad angle and the properties path to the beach feels like a mix of an old Patagonia catalog mixed with a modern Architectural Digest feature. There are organic vegetable gardens, fruit orchards, colorful beds of tropical flowers and even an apiary. More of a hacienda or club than a hotel there is enough space to get away or stay close and share time with new friends.
Sustainability designed to offer a feeling of an individual area without detriment to the environment footprint, the nine suites with ocean views and private patios are set in perfect balance with nature. Every room is an austere abode complemented with a curated selection of luxury amenities. Beds are sumptuously comfortable and the outdoor showers transform daily grooming into a treat. Few details beat falling asleep to the sound of the waves crashing on the beach outside. The whole place is so special, you’ll want to take it in over and over, and it still won’t be enough.
Food
All meals are made with locally sourced ingredients, supporting nearby communities including from the Patos edible garden and apiary.
Hot water, lemon, teas, juices, coffee, rusks and fruits will be available prior to morning practice.
Brunch consists of pastries baked by the chef, an assortment of granola, fresh seasonal fruits, cheeses, bread, juices, smoothies, coffee, teas, freshly laid eggs and veggies from the organic garden onsite as well as more hearty regional specialties and options.
Lunches are excluded to allow a freedom for activities; snacks and midday bitings are available on your own account.
All dinners on and off property are included, farm-to-fork or sea-to-fork with a local emphasis and set under the moonlit night; they are a time to gather, share and connect. Health is encouraged and so is balance. Should you feel the need to imbibe, you can sip handmade cocktails stirred with artisanal mezcal (on your own account) as you watch sun-dappled palms sway in the ocean breeze.
Rooms & Pricing
Please read below carefully and make your rooming selection on the booking page.
All Prices are in USD.
OPTION 1 - SHARED ROOM PRICE
SHARED ROOMS AVAILABLE MARCH 4-10, 2025
The fee for this trip is $3865 per person, paid in two separate installments.
Deposit due immediately to secure your place on the trip: $1000
Final Payment due December 5, 2024: $2865
Room Notes: Shared rooms have separate beds. You will share a room with one other guest for the duration of the trip. The shared room will have a shared en-suite bathroom.
OPTION 2 - PRIVATE ROOM PRICE
1 PRIVATE ROOM OPEN MARCH 4-10, 2025
The fee for this trip is $4765 per person, paid in two separate installments.
Deposit due immediately to secure your place on the trip: $1000
Final Payment due December 5, 2024: $3765
Room Notes: You will have a private room for the duration of the trip. The private room will have an en-suite bathroom.
*First come, first serve room allocations
What's Included
Inclusions
RT airport transfers
10 yoga classes - 2 x daily practices, morning and evening
5 nights accommodation at Hotel Club de Patos
Half Board - 5 dinners, 5 breakfasts to allow for a freedom of midday activities
Provided snacks or bitings
Hiking, biking, cenotes, private island and Hacienda Ochil excursions around Sisal and requisite entrance conservancy fees
Professional production and program
A ROOV gift
Exclusions
Flights
Lunches
Alcoholic and premium beverages
Laundry
All items of personal nature
Any outside activities and transfers non included in the itinerary
All statutory increases beyond our control
Gratuities
Airfare to Mérida airport (MID) is not included; arrival and departure day transfers are included
Carpooling to DEN from Steamboat, Vail and Denver will be facilitated
Group size: Minimum 12 guests and maximum 18 guests
A $1000 deposit is required to confirm your reservation
The remaining is due 90 days before the start date
Terms and conditions are detailed upon booking
Email info@roovproductions.com with any questions
ROOV does not offer refunds for the deposit for any reason. If you should need to cancel prior to the December 5, 2024 deadline, you will not be responsible for the remainder of your payment. Travel insurance is recommended and facilitated. Should you need to cancel on or after December 5, 2024, the remainder of your payment must be paid in full. ROOV is not responsible for your expenses in preparation for any cancelled Experience, such as airline tickets, loss of work, and/ or other cost associated with preparing for your trip.
