WOMEN’S CREATIVE RETREAT

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
*2025*

2025 Dates Coming Soon!

Details

"DISCOVER" Retreat

Moving away from our screens and daily obligations of everyday life, we will work with our hands as we explore painting, pottery, jewelry making and cooking. No experience is necessary!

This retreat was built for women who yearn for a space to reconnect with and rediscover themselves amidst the fast pace of modern-day living. We will venture to San Miguel de Allende (SMA) to make personal and collective discoveries through the medium of creative exploration as we are guided by local masters of their craft. Trust us when we say that no experience is necessary! In fact, this is the perfect opportunity for those who have been wanting to dip their toes in the water and play with various art mediums but, for one reason or another, have not had the chance to do so. The intention is to offer an experience that leaves you feeling alive and connected to yourself, a vibrant community of women, and the world that surrounds you.

Artists have long been drawn to San Miguel's beauty, finding inspiration in its colors, textures, and light. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has a beautiful soul and a magical energy that will act as a perfect conduit for all of our teachings and learnings throughout the week. Attendees can immerse themselves in the thriving art scene, rich cultural heritage, and natural beauty, making it an ideal setting for inspiration and relaxation alike. We hope that you’ll join us!

  • There are many intentions behind the design of this retreat but a primary one is for all who join to feel simultaneously at ease and invigorated, buzzing with aliveness while feeling nourished. The hope is that attendees leave our retreats feeling inspired and uplifted, carrying with them a positive and lasting impact from our time together.

    May this be a place where we allow ourselves to be curious, playful, free and introspective.

    May this be a space for us to simply Be + Enjoy.

    May we experience moments of awe, wonder, endless inspiration and sheer delight.

  • Pricing Per Person Starting at $3,250.00 USD for a 5 days/4 night Creative Retreat in San Miguel de Allende

    Final pricing will be determined after registration is complete and room type is selected. See here for further details on room types.

    Included:

    • Accommodations for 5 days/4 nights at Casa Lenno -- A private villa in the heart of San Miguel with a pool & jacuzzi

    • Ground transportation from (2) local airports to the retreat venue (Roundtrip): Queretaro (QRO) Airport & Leon/Guanajuato (BJX). Mexico City (MEX) is possible, please speak with the retreat organizer for more details.

    • Most meals prepared by outstanding local chefs at our villa. We will enjoy a few of our meals in town, including dinner at a local restaurant with stunning rooftop views

    • Optional Morning Sessions (movement, meditation, breathwork)

    • Daily Creative Workshops: Clay Building, Painting, Cooking, Jewelry Making

    • Small surprises throughout the week

    • Information guides ahead of arrival in San Miguel to aide in the planning and preparation for your experience

    Not included:

    • Flights

    • Travel insurance (required; recommendations will be shared with you in advance of retreat)

    • Any meals, alcohol or activities that you wish to have/do outside of our retreat plan

  • Casa Lenno Photos + Details

    Located within walking distance of the historical center of San Miguel, Casa Lenno is a dream venue complete with 7 guest rooms, a 1000 sq ft. wellness studio, commercial kitchen and dining space as well as a solar heated pool and jacuzzi.

    Each guest room offers a unique design -- some with a volcanic stone fountain, a jungle shower or sunlit terrace just outside of the room.

    Casa Lenno offers a nurturing space where visitors can find peace and respite from their everyday lives by immersing themselves in the beauty and serenity of our surroundings.

    Room options have limited availability and are available on a first come , first serve basis. There is a 50% non-refundable deposit following registration to secure your spot. The final balance is due by September 10th.

    Meals: We will gather dietary restrictions in advance. Most of our meals will be prepared by outstanding local chefs at our villa. We will enjoy a few of our meals in town, including dinner at a local restaurant with stunning rooftop views

  • Day 1: Check-in at the villa begins at 4pm. After getting settled into your guest room, we will gather for dinner at our villa (a multi-course menu) and get to know one another. A few surprises await you!

    Days 2 - 4: We will begin to find our rhythm, starting our mornings with body movement, meditation and breathwork. If this calls to you, great! If not, there's no pressure. Morning sessions are optional. We will drop into our bodies and engage in practices that help set a supported tone for our experiences each day.

    After breakfast, we will dive into creative exploration as we try our hands at cooking, painting, jewelry-making and hand-building with clay. A delightful lunch will be served each afternoon.

    Throughout the week, enjoy free time to explore the streets of San Miguel, lounge poolside or even take a nap. We intentionally carved out this time within our itinerary so that attendees can choose their own adventure following our daily creative workshops, meeting their needs in that very moment.

    We will end our days together, enjoying a delicious meal and one another's company around the dinner table.

    There will be a few surprises here and there throughout the week -- all gestures to let you know that you are seen, cared for and appreciated.

    Day 5: Our final morning session and breakfast together. Check out by 10:30 AM.

    A full itinerary will be shared in the weeks leading up to the retreat.

  • This retreat is designed to be an intimate gathering, welcoming up to 11 attendees. We ask all interested individuals to officially register for the retreat. Our registration form includes a series of questions designed to get a sense of who you are and understand your needs and interests.

    From there, you will be contacted to complete the registration process (share emergency contact info, dietary details, review and approve our terms & conditions, etc) and to make a 50% non-refundable deposit to secure your spot. Room options have limited availability. Be sure to register early to ensure your room choice. The final balance is due by September 10th.

    You will receive various documents and guides leading up to your arrival in San Miguel to aide in planning and preparation for our time together. We know that this is an investment and are here to answer any questions that you may have. You can email us at: hello@slowroadstravel.co

  • We will meet with local masters of their craft who have extensive experience and knowledge of the various art mediums that we will be exploring -- ceramics, painting, jewelry-making and culinary arts. They will help to guide and support us so that we can feel free to see where our imaginations will take us.

  • Why San Miguel de Allende (SMA): San Miguel offers a tapestry of experiences for attendees to immerse themselves in. From its thriving art scene to its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty, San Miguel is an ideal setting for inspiration and relaxation. Artists have long been drawn to San Miguel's beauty, finding inspiration in its colors, textures, and light. Situated in the central highlands of Mexico, surrounded by rolling hills and valleys, the weather is quite favorable with a mild, temperate climate all year long.

    About SMA: Voted "Best Small City in the World" six times by Conde Nast and described by Vogue as a "Next-Generation Creative Capital", this UNESCO World Heritage Site is sure to delight its visitors. Nestled amidst charming markets, abundant art galleries, and artisanal shops on every corner, this vibrant city invites exploration and discovery. With inviting cafes, a notable culinary scene, and a backdrop of colonial architecture and dramatic baroque churches, we believe that you just may fall in love.

    Traveling to SMA: The closest airports to San Miguel are Queretaro (QRO) and Leon (BJX), both approx 1.5 hours from our retreat destination. We will provide private transportation to and from either of these airports. We will collect our groups flight information in advance so that our shuttle drivers can be waiting for you at the airport when you arrive.

The object isn’t to make art, it’s to be in that wonderful state which makes art inevitable.

— Robert Henri