La Catrina Widows Grief Retreat, Sayulita Mexico
La Catrina Widows Grief Retreat, Sayulita Mexico
Playa Pátzcuaro, 63728 Nay., Mexico
Up to 8 in group
October 31 - November 4, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- La Catrina Young Widows Retreat
- October 31 - November 4, 2026
- Sayulita, Mexico
- This intimate grief retreat for young widows is designed for women navigating the loss of a partner—whether through suicide, illness, accident, or sudden tragedy.
- Over 5 days and 4 nights, a small group of eight women will gather in Sayulita, Mexico during Día de los Muertos—a powerful time of remembrance—where grief is honored openly and love is never asked to be left behind.
- Rooted in sisterhood and shared experience, this retreat offers space to remember, to connect, and to gently begin finding a path forward together.
- Highlights include:
- - Daily group sessions
- - Daily holistic healing practices
- - Ocean & Nature excursions
- - Surf Lessons
- A highlight of this event will be walking in the annual Dia De Los Muertos Candelight Processional where we will honor our lost loved ones in the Mexican cultural traditions.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Andi Zemenick is a retreat leader, life coach, certified grief educator, and the founder of The Light Within, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting those navigating profound loss. After losing her husband, Joel, to his battle with mental health, Andi was called to transform her own grief into purpose—creating spaces where others feel seen, supported, and less alone in their healing journey.
Blending lived experience with professional training, Andi guides others through grief with compassion, presence, and a holistic approach that honors the mind, body, and spirit. Through her retreats, she creates safe, intimate environments where participants can process loss, reconnect with themselves, and begin to rediscover meaning and hope.
Details of this retreat
La Catrina is a special Día de los Muertos retreat created for young widows who have experienced the sudden loss of their partner. Held in Sayulita, Mexico, this gathering honors both grief and love through ritual, remembrance, and connection. Together, we create space to celebrate the lives of those we’ve lost while gently exploring what it means to carry them forward. Through shared experience, cultural tradition, and the healing power of the ocean, La Catrina offers a meaningful path toward remembrance, connection, and renewal.
Schedule
Morning mediation and somatic yoga session
Breakfast
Daily Nature Excursion - surf, snorkel, hiking, beach time
Mexican-style lunch
Afternoon free time for massage, journaling, resting
Group therapy
Sunset meditation
Family-style dinner
Second group session
Evening wind-down with sound bath, angel reiki, prayer/meditation
Good night!
Breakfast
Daily Nature Excursion - surf, snorkel, hiking, beach time
Mexican-style lunch
Afternoon free time for massage, journaling, resting
Group therapy
Sunset meditation
Family-style dinner
Second group session
Evening wind-down with sound bath, angel reiki, prayer/meditation
Good night!
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
The Light Within, Playa Pátzcuaro, 63728 Nay., Mexico
Directions
Arrive and depart via Puerto Vallarta International Airport, where you’ll be greeted and transported in our luxury shuttle. We offer two scheduled transfers on arrival and departure days. The drive to Sayulita is approximately one hour.
Accommodation
Each of the five private casitas at Casa Cinética offers a quiet, self-contained space to rest and recharge. Thoughtfully designed with touches from local artisans and finished with luxury linens, every suite features a fully equipped kitchen, natural light, and a seamless connection to the surrounding jungle. Whether shared or private, each casita feels grounded, peaceful, and restorative.
The Light Within La Catrina Retreat Program Price
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Tucked into lush jungle overlooking the Pacific, Casa Cinética is our retreat home—just under an hour from Puerto Vallarta International Airport. With five private casitas, ocean breezes, and quiet poolside spaces, it offers a peaceful place to land. Minutes from Sayulita, it’s where nature, rest, and reflection come together.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Organic, light breakfasts with local fruit, berries & protein bites. Lunch is tacos in town or fresh salads & empanadas. Dinner is chef-prepared fish, seafood & chicken in traditional Mexican style.
What's Included
- 4 nights lodging at Casa Cinética - a boutique retreat center perched high above the ocean ridgeline
- Airport transfers to/from Puerto Vallarta’s international airport
- Guided grief circles + emotional support + holistic therapies
- Somatic yoga, breathwork, sunrise meditation, and sound bath
- Cultural Mexican spiritual rituals including an altar and ash ceremony
- La Catrina face painting with professional MUA + professional photographer (optional)
- Daily chef-prepared meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Hypnotherapy and nervous system regulation
- Surf Lessons with a local surf outfitter
- Snorkel tour in the Bay of Banderas (Whale Watching based on Season)
- 60-minute massage to feel refreshed and rejuvenated
- Final night beach bonfire for reflection and honoring our journeys
- Access to our online community of Soul Sisters
- Medical & Behavioral Health Support (as needed)
What's Not Included
- Airfare to and from Puerto Vallarta International Airport
- Travel Insurance (required)
- Additional days in & around Puerto Vallarta or Sayulita, Mexico
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