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Winter Wellness Retreat

February 4th – 8th, 2026

at Mexico’s Premiere, Award-Winning, AïAWellness & Spa Resort

Space is limited.  
Early Bird Pricing Ends October 31, 2025! 
Reserve your spot today! 

Picture yourself here, laughing, breathing easier,
moving freely, and feeling fully alive.

 

Need a rest, a pause from all the noise and busyness of life? 

If so, the Pause to be Present Winter Wellness retreat is for you! We have the ideal destination for you to nourish your mind, body, and soul. Join Cheryl, Cindy and Stephanie for an all-inclusive Wellness Retreat at Palmaïa, House of AiA, a premier holistic retreat destination located in the gated resort community of Playacar, Mexico. On this 4-night retreat, we will gather on the white sands of Playa Del Carmen, by the gorgeous turquoise ocean, and join together in the spirit of healing, rejuvenation, and deep connection.

If you are craving new experiences, an opportunity to reconnect inward, and a connection with a like-minded community, this retreat is for you!

This retreat is for you if . . .

  • You are feeling stressed or overwhelmed.
  • You are feeling disconnected, uncertain, or stuck.
  • You crave time for yourself – time to unwind, relax, and just be.
  • You want to laugh, move, and feel lighter.
  • You want to experience something new and different.
  • You want a break from the busyness of life and enjoy time in nature.
  • You want to reconnect with your true self and all that potential that is waiting to be discovered.
  • You want to spend time with a like-minded community. 

What you will love about this retreat . . .

  • Time each day to play, learn, move, and rest. 
  • Time to yourself, to do what you want or simply enjoy quiet time on a beautiful beach. 
  • Guidance and support from amazing instructors and professionals.
  • The opportunity to experience incredible healing modalities. 
  • All inclusive, delicious and nutritious meals and snacks.
  • Fine dining in the resorts many restaurants.
  • Smoothies and nutritious snacks available all day.
  • Gorgeous Oceanview rooms in which to relax and retrorse the mind, body and soul.

Join us to meditate amongst the waves, savor the delicious, nourishing meals, and realign with your true self for this extraordinary retreat experience. You will walk away lighter in your body, clearer in your mind, and fuller in your heart.

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immerse yourself in this magical oasis . . . 

Scroll through images above for photos of the beautiful Palmaïa, The House of AiA

Palmaïa

the House of AïA, Playacar, Mexico

The House of AïA is a premier holistic retreat destination and luxury wellness resort located in the gated resort community of Playacar, Mexico. With oceanfront suites, secluded white sand beaches, a luxury jungle spa, infinity pool, private terraces, and gourmet restaurants overseen by chefs trained in Michelin-starred restaurants from around the globe, the House of AïA offers our guests an incredible and unique wellness experience. 

Accommodations

The exquisitely designed oceanfront suites complemented by stunning ocean views, elegant décor, and holistic amenities are unlike anything else in the Riviera Maya. 

Cuisine

The House of AïA menus are deliciously created with plant-based ingredients, while still offering delicious non-vegan options. With an all-inclusive culinary offering that spans five on-site restaurants, there is truly something for everyone, even the most discerning foodie.

a luxury, all-inclusive retreat experience

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what’s included

  • 4-night stay in luxury accommodations
  • All meals, beverages and 24-hour room service
  • All Pause to be Present retreat offerings and on-site Palmaïa offerings
  • Daily yoga, meditation, and wellness programming
  • In room meal service and butler services
  • $100 spa credit per guest
  • Use of pools, beach, cabins, beachside services, fitness center, bicycles 
  • Live music, pool bar, and beach bar featuring cocktails, fresh pressed juices, smoothies and cocktails
  • Anytime dining, Charley’s Vegan Taco truck, and a coffee bar
  • Round-trip private group transfers to and from airport and Palmaia Resort

what’s not included

    • Airfare to and from Cancun International Airport
    • Tips and Gratuities
    • Additional Spa Services

retreat schedule and activities

We know that finding balance in our busy, modern lives can be a challenge. Daily stress can take a great toll on our physical and mental well-being. Join us to get away from it all and prioritize your health and wellbeing and feel the profound benefits of some much-needed rest, relaxation, stillness, and community!

Enjoy 4 days in this luxury, all-inclusive resort in an extraordinary setting and flow through the day with morning yoga, daily meditation, and unique wellness programming designed to offer you time for self-reflection, inner healing, and reconnection to your true self. There will be special programs to offer deeply meaningful immersion in the healing power of nature and the incredible surroundings. We will dine together on delicious and nutritious meals at the resorts own restaurants, featuring fresh, organic, nourishing cuisine. We will explore local spiritual traditions and be treated by Palmaïa’s own incredible wellness practitioners to experience Mayan spiritual rituals and ceremonies.

 

tentative daily schedule

(subject to change)

 

7:00 – 8:00 am – Optional Morning Meditation on the beach

8:00 – 9: 00 am – Breakfast 

9:00 – 10:00 am – Pause to be Present Program to Reconnect Inward and Find Your Joy

10:30 – 12:30 pm – Palmaia’s Exclusive On -Site Healing Program

12:30 – 1:30 pm – Lunch

2:00 – 3:00 pm – Palmaia’s Exclusive On -Site Healing Program

3:00 – 5:30 pm – Free Time to Enjoy Beach, Spa, Rest, and More!

5:30 – 6:30 pm – Pause to be Present Programming – Connecting Deeply Within

7:00 – 8:00 pm – Dinner 

8:00 – 9:30 pm – Optional Evening Gathering 

Our retreat will be managed by Stephanie Falk, and our retreat guides, Cheryl Vigder Brause and Cindy Olsen, will lead us through mindfulness and meditation practices, opportunities for self-reflection and realignment, as well as programs to help us immerse in the incredible natural, healing powers of this very special place. Enjoy free time each day to soak in the sun and sand on the House of AïA’s gorgeous beaches. Explore the jungle setting by foot or on the resort bikes. Take a break and indulge in Ayurvedic treatments, steam room sessions, or a relaxing massage in Palmaïa’s beautiful jungle spa. 

We hope you can join us for an incredible getaway to breathe, connect, and simply be together in this magical place! 

luxury accommodations

All of Palmaïa’s Suites are cruelty-free, as they have been assiduously planned as free of animal products and animal-tested products, offering an enlightened space that celebrates the value of all life on Earth with zero use of leather and feather-free bedding.

Suites at Palmaïa, The House of AïA are equipped with a 50-inch flat screen TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a Nespresso machine for your morning pleasure. Guests can enjoy the convenience of 24-hour in-suite dining and a daily refreshed minibar, plush bathrobes, and slippers, complemented by a nightly turndown service. 

Choose a Luxury King Suite with Ocean View or Luxury Queen Suite with Ocean View in an Adult Only section of the resort.*  Each suite offers single or double occupancy.  Prices listed below are per person.

Space is very limited, so please book your room as soon as possible.
We expect to sell out.

OUR REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY CAN BE FOUND ON THE BOOKING FORM.

If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected] or give us a call at (914)874-4800

BOOK YOUR ROOM BELOW

Early Bird Pricing ends October 31, 2025

luxury king suite with ocean view

This Luxury King Suite with Ocean Views offers an excellent choice for single or double occupancy, comfortably accommodating 2 adults in 538 square feet of stylish living space. Highlights include a luxurious king-size bed, an elegant bathroom with a walk-in shower, vanity mirrors, a spacious terrace with fantastic sea views, and much more.​ ​Price is all-inclusive for 4 night stay, includes all meals,
programming and amenities listed above

Prices are per person.

 

Single Occupancy

$3526 per person

EARLY BIRD PRICE: $3326
(Early Bird Pricing ends October 31, 2025)

 

 

BOOK NOW

 

Double Occupancy

$3276 per person

EARLY BIRD PRICE: $3076
(Early Bird Pricing ends October 31, 2025)

BOOK NOW

luxury queen suite with ocean view

 

The Luxury Queen Suite offers comfortable accommodations for up to 3 adults. It features two queen beds and a comfortable sofa. The suite includes a terrace with breathtaking sea views, a stunning bathroom with a walk-in overhead shower, twin basins, vanity mirrors with perimeter lighting, tastefully textured walls, and a full stock of plush towels and bathrobes. The suite offers 538 square feet of living space and alluring amenities, and is an exceptional choice for smaller families or friends searching for luxury and style.​ The price is all-inclusive for 4 night stay, includes all meals, programming and amenities listed above

Prices are per person.

Single Occupancy

$3526 per person

EARLY BIRD PRICE: $3326
(Early Bird Pricing ends October 31, 2025)

BOOK NOW

 

 

Double Occupancy

$3276 per person

EARLY BIRD PRICE: $3076
(Early Bird Pricing ends October 31, 2025)

BOOK NOW

questions? 

Please reach out to us at
 [email protected]
or give us a call ‭(914) 874-4800‬

breathe. connect. be.