SYS Wellness Retreat for Women 2018
Merida, Mexico
Why not Nicaragua, you ask?
Yes, our plans were set in stone. Fourteen of us were packed and ready for the inaugural SYS retreat. Six days before our departure for Nicaragua, we heard of the civil unrest. Upon advisement from a friend at the US State Department, we made the decision. Did I mention this was six days before departure? AGH! The Nicaragua plans were bust. Yes, I freaked out just a little every other minute.
But we go with the flow! Many decisions were made in a few short days and an entirely new itinerary was planned. Hey, when life hands you lemons, you make lemonade, right? Wrong! You make a margarita. Vamos a Mexico!
It was an amazing retreat -- inspiring, profound, exciting, and fun. Plans are already taking shape for the next one!
 ancient Maya |  the sacred tree |
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 hot pink plumeria |  this way to the pool |
 the water element |  a Mexican Monday |
 a morning meditation |  Lupe, the Mayan shaman |
 upward salute a la agua |  sunset salutations |
 R&R for our fearless leader |  ahh the colors of Mexico |
 door to a sweet private suite |  loving life |
 roomies in the shade |  Mexi-toes |
 this way to the spa |  framed by nature |
 female figurine at La Quinta Montes |  music and dancing in Merida |
 quiet time |  the singing bowl awaits |
 sharing some stillness |  a peaceful path |
 legs-up-the-library |  our yoga space |
 Hanuman @ Gran Museo del Mundo Maya |  revering Chichen Itza |
 the chapel at Hacienda |  dining in Merida |
 door to the presidential suite |  massage al fresco |
 dining under the sacred tree |  shopping shopping shopping |