Hi, I’m so happy you’ve found your way here.

I created Soma + Terra retreats because I believe we need meaningful ways to step out of the noise of urban life and return to the body, to beauty, and to a more reciprocal relationship with wild nature.

My work is rooted in threshold experiences: those rare moments when movement, wild nature, music, food, local culture, and community converge to loosen our fixed ideas of who we are, returning us to the body, to imagination, and to a more intimate relationship with the natural world.

Perception shifts → inspiration returns → body and nature reconnect

This Thanksgiving retreat at Haramara brings that vision to Mexico’s Nayarit Riviera: six days / five nights where practice meets ocean, food becomes memory, jungle and sea change the nervous system, and imagination widens.

My hope is that you leave feeling restored, clear, and creatively renewed.

You’ll find the retreat and registration details below. Please reach out with any questions — we’d be happy to hear from you.

With warmth,
Micheline

Through the ages, gratitude has been known to return us to the body, to wonder, and to what is essential.

Our retreat at Haramara transforms Thanksgiving into a coastal ritual of nourishment: morning practice in open-air shalas, rest and ocean play, music, and conversation around a special Thanksgiving seafood feast inspired by seasonal Mexican gastronomy, prepared with love and care by our chef.

A defining part of this retreat is its immersion in wild nature: ocean, jungle, and mountain.

Wild Dolphin Swim

One of the most extraordinary parts of this retreat is our open-sea swim with wild dolphins.

We work with a marine biologist we have known for over 12 years, who has spent years studying and building a respectful relationship with the local dolphin pods. In our past five outings together, we have encountered dolphins every time. Each time we entered the water from the boat, the dolphins came toward us and played.

Because they are wild beings, the encounter is never forced or staged. We enter the water with respect and awe, allowing the dolphins to choose the interaction. When they do, it feels like being welcomed into another intelligence of the sea: playful, exhilarating, and unforgettable.

Monkey Mountain Hike

Hike Monkey Mountain on a guided 2–3 hour trail through a protected coastal preserve, with expansive views of jungle, coastline, and the Pacific.

While at Haramara

You’ll also have time to wander jungle paths, walk Haramara’s private beach, rest in a hammock, sunbathe by the cliffside saltwater infinity pool, receive optional bodywork, or take the 10-minute walk to one of the area’s best surfing beaches.

Optional Adventures

Optional adventures may include surfing, whale watching, spa treatments, and cultural excursions into Sayulita.

Food is a central part of the Soma + Terra retreat experience — a daily celebration of nourishment, beauty, and the flavors of the Nayarit coast.

Our chef prepares seasonal Mexican meals from the freshest offerings from local fish and farmers markets. Meals are centered around fresh seafood and vibrant vegetarian dishes, with tropical fruit, handmade salsas, and the bright, sunlit flavors of coastal Mexico.

Three meals are included each day, along with our special Thanksgiving seafood feast.

Most dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice; please include any allergies, food sensitivities, or dietary restrictions on your registration form.

Most mornings begin with me guiding you into your body through vinyasa and meditation in Haramara’s open-air yoga shalas, with sweeping 360° views of jungle, sky, and sea.

Rooted in Buddhist dharma, somatic intelligence, and breath-based movement, the practice is strong, fluid, soulful, and intelligent — a return to rhythm, sensation, and presence.

Afternoon Yin sessions offer a quieter counterpoint: deep release, nervous system restoration, and spacious listening.

Some classes will be accompanied by the evocative live music of my husband, Joey Lugassy, and friends.

Haramara is one of those rare places where beautiful design, refined simplicity, and wild nature are held with attention to the smallest detail. There is a sense of taste and care woven through the entire property.

This will be my third retreat at Haramara — a place I return to because I love the nature on this land, the incredible regional Mexican cuisine, the warmth of the people and staff, and the seasonal animals I encounter on each trip. I value that Haramara honors the local land and culture and I know you will too.

Set on 12 private acres of seaside tropical jungle with a private, pristine beach, we will stay in open-air casitas tucked into the hillside above the Pacific.

As Haramara describes them, “our casitas have been designed with your comfort in mind… spacious, simple, natural, and elegant.”

Each casita offers privacy, ocean and/or jungle canopy views, private bathrooms, hand-woven sheets, monogrammed towels, Pacific breezes, candlelit evenings, and daily housekeeping.

An upgraded larger accommodation with its own kitchen may be available for an additional fee upon request, subject to Haramara availability.

• 5 nights in Haramara’s open-air casitas, with private bathrooms, hand-woven sheets, monogrammed towels, and daily housekeeping

• 3 seasonal Mexican meals per day, plus our special Thanksgiving seafood feast

• Daily vinyasa, Yin Yoga, and Meditation with Micheline + Select classes with live music by Joey Lugassy & friends

• Wild dolphin open-sea swim with our marine biologist guide

• Guided 2–3 hour Monkey Mountain (a protected coastal preserve)

• Full access to Haramara, including the private beach, jungle paths, open-air dining room, saltwater infinity pool, jacuzzi, and shared retreat spaces & lounges

• Time for reflection, beach walks, creative practice, hammock swinging, poolside lounging, and bodywork

Optional add-ons/adventures: surfing, whale watching, spa treatments, cultural excursions into Sayulita, alcoholic beverages, boutique purchases.

• Round-trip airfare to Puerto Vallarta

• Airport transfers to/from Haramara, though we are happy to help coordinate shared transfers

• Travel insurance, which is strongly recommended

• Alcoholic beverages, specialty drinks, boutique purchases, and gratuities

• Optional bodywork, spa treatments, surfing, whale watching, cultural excursions, and other off-site adventures

• Personal expenses

Guests should fly into Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR). Haramara is located near Sayulita on Mexico’s Nayarit Riviera, approximately 40–45 minutes from the airport.

Check-into your casitas at Haramara is 3:00pm and the first retreat activity begins at 5:00pm on Tuesday, November 24, 2026. Check-out of the casitas is 10:00am on but the retreat itself ends after brunch at 1pm on Sunday, November 29, 2026.

Airport transfers are not included, but we are happy to help coordinate shared shuttles to and from Haramara whenever possible. Shared transfer costs are typically prorated by the number of guests riding together and generally range from $20–$60 per person each way. Private or off-schedule transfers may cost more.

Upon registration, you’ll receive a full welcome packet with arrival details, packing suggestions, transfer options, and everything you’ll need to feel prepared and at ease.

Founder’s Rate — First 4 spots only
Paid in full · 3 remaining
Quad shared: $2,225
Triple shared: $2,495
Double shared: $2,695
Private/single: $3,795

Early Rate — balance paid in full by August 15, 2026
Quad shared: $2,425
Triple shared: $2,695
Double shared: $2,895
Private/single: $3,995

Regular Rate — balance paid in full by September 25, 2026
Quad shared: $2,625
Triple shared: $2,895
Double shared: $3,095
Private/single: $4,295

Deposits
Founder’s Rate reservations are paid in full. For Early and Regular Rate reservations, a $500 non-refundable depositsecures your place, with the remaining balance due according to the rate and payment deadline selected.

Reservations
Upon receipt of your deposit and registration form, you’ll receive a full welcome packet with retreat details, packing suggestions, arrival information, transfer options, and everything you’ll need to feel prepared and at ease.

Available accommodation options and the reservation portal follow below.

A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your place.

For Founder’s, Early, and Regular Rate reservations, cancellations made on or before August 15, 2026 will receive a refund of 100% of retreat fees paid, less the $500 non-refundable deposit.

For cancellations made from August 16 – September 25, 2026, guests will receive a refund of 50% of retreat fees paid, less the $500 non-refundable deposit.

Cancellations made after September 25, 2026 are non-refundable.

If you are unable to attend after September 25, 2026 and wish to transfer your space to another participant, the new participant must be confirmed and complete all required registration forms in advance. Any private financial arrangement is the responsibility of the original participant and the new participant.

Can I come alone?

Yes. Many people come to retreat on their own. You are welcome to arrive solo, with a friend, or with family. The retreat is designed to offer both community and spacious time for yourself.

Practice Experience

Micheline’s classes welcome a range of yoga and meditation experience. Morning vinyasa will be fluid, intelligently guided, and adaptable, building strength, energy, and embodied presence. Yin Yoga and meditation offer a softer rhythm of release, restoration, and spacious listening. Micheline offers variations and attentive guidance throughout practice, supporting each person in working with their own body, energy, and needs.

Do I need to bring yoga supplies?

No. Haramara’s yoga pavilions are stocked with mats, blocks, straps, bolsters, and blankets for guest use. You are welcome to bring your own mat or personal practice props if you prefer.

Can dietary needs be accommodated?

Most dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice. Please include any allergies, food sensitivities, or dietary restrictions on your registration form.

Is travel insurance recommended?

Yes. Travel insurance is strongly recommended for international travel, cancellations, medical needs, and unexpected changes.