Relax + Energize + Rejuvenate
This fall, embark on a restorative journey to recharge and reconnect, nurturing your mind and body while exploring what truly fulfills you on a deeper level.
Location: Casa Tara Retreat Center
Upcoming 2026 retreat dates:
October 15-20 (Thursday-Tuesday)
In a world that constantly demands more, more effort, more productivity, more attention, it’s easy to lose sight of how essential it is to pause and simply be.
A yoga retreat offers more than just a break from daily life, it provides a powerful reset for the mind and body. Unlike a typical vacation, a retreat creates space for intentional rest through daily movement, breathwork, and mindfulness practices that help regulate the nervous system and restore inner balance. It's a chance to unplug from the digital world and reconnect with yourself and nature.
Relaxation isn’t about stepping away from your responsibilities or avoiding life; it’s about creating balance, attuning to the natural rhythms of life in a world that’s always shifting, and giving yourself space to recalibrate and renew. Without it, we can quietly slip into depletion, where stress becomes the constant and shapes how we feel, think, and relate to the world around us.
Join Heidi for an immersive retreat where nurturing yourself is the priority each day. Surrounded by the stunning beauty of the Baja desert and the serene Sea of Cortez, this journey at Casa Tara Retreat Center offers you the perfect blend of rejuvenation and self-discovery. Here, you'll indulge in nourishing, locally sourced food, spend quality time in nature, and reconnect with yourself through daily yoga and meditation practices. This eco-conscious, locally owned sanctuary is designed to provide you with ample space to focus on your health and well-being.
PRICING
Deposit of $500 holds your spot and locks in pricing (contact Heidi directly to purchase)
Alumni price $2125 5 nights per person (contact Heidi directly to purchase)
Early bird $2325 5 nights per person (ends May 15, 2025)
Regular $2625 nights per person
Payment plans are available (contact Heidi directly to set up)
If you are signing up after July 15th full payment for the retreat is required
DETAILS
Pricing is for double occupancy. Single occupancy is an additional $175 per night
Accommodations are two beds and one private bath in each room.
If you book a Single room you will have a king bed and private bath of your own
Your package includes luxury accommodations, meals, yoga, meditation, 20 min body weight workout, and, paddle boarding.
$500 deposit to hold your spot (non-refundable)
Please note there is an additional 5.5% processing fee when paying with a credit card. Heidi also accepts Zelle at no additional charge. Please contact her directly for that payment option. If you are an alumni or want to pay $500 deposit, please contact Heidi directly.
(See full pricing details below)
Your Package Includes
5 Nights at Casa Tara Resort, a gorgeous beach-front boutique hotel and retreat center
Two 75-minute yoga sessions daily (on full days) Morning class Vinyasa + Evening class Restorative + Myofascial Release
Meditations included with both Morning and Evening Yoga Classes
Organic breakfast, fresh pressed juice + superfood smoothies in the morning, delicious made to order lunch, and group dinners every day. Our retreat Chef will cater all meals and can accommodate for vegan, plant-based, dairy/gluten-free
Beach time, infinity pool and hot tub
Paddle boards and snorkel gear
Strength + Stability workout (20 minute body weight workouts)
Sunrise over the Sea of Cortez, sunsets, bonfires, and star gazing
Time to relax, nap, play, wander, explore, read and simply be.
What’s not included?
Flights
Airport transfer (optional add-on)
Alcohol
Any additional excursions
Spa treatments
Additional food outside the three meals provided by the hotel per day
Staff gratuity (recommended $20-25 each day)
Optional Add-ons
Roundtrip transport from the La Paz airport to Casa Tara $110-$220 (the cost of airport transfer is flight arrival and departure sensitive)
Day Trip to Balandra Beach with packed lunch from hotel
Remote Island Snorkeling Adventure
Spa treatments at Casa Tara’s Kahlal Spa & Wellness Spa. Indian Head Massage, Prenatal Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Sport Massage, Cupping, Lymphatic Drainage + Brushing, Reiki, Acupuncture, Facials, Pedicures, Manicures and more. Upon arrival you will receive a menu with the packages they offer, complete with a schedule for you to book a time that works best for you.
Personalized free diving and scuba diving courses through Casa Tara’s guides.
Kitesurfing lessons in La Ventana Bay, directly in front of Casa Tara
Cooking Class with our retreat chefs at Casa Tara. Minimum two people to learn to make local Mexican specialties.
Payment
Alumni price $2125 5 nights (contact Heidi directly to purchase)
Early bird $2325 5 nights (ends March 15, 2026 for Oct retreat)
Regular $2625 5 nights
Payment plans are available (contact Heidi directly to set up)
There is a $500 deposit required to hold your spot (non-refundable but transferable to another retreat date if there is space). Once your payment is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. (contact Heidi directly to purchase).Terms & Conditions
This trip is non refundable. Please consider purchasing travel insurance. If the participant does not show, shows up late, or leaves early for any reason, no credit or refund is available. Trips are non transferable. All yoga, meditations, and other activities are done at the sole discretion of the retreat participant. Participants assume full responsibility for any injuries, damages, known or unknown, which might occur as a result of his/her participation
Sample Daily Itinerary
Here is a loose itinerary of a day on our retreat, with free time scheduled in between yoga practice so you have time to truly replenish yourself.
7:00am – 8:00am
Coffee and cold breakfast available, option to watch the sunrise, journal, swim in the ocean, paddle board, or lounge by the pool with a good book
8:00am - 9:15am
Yoga + Meditation
9:15am – 10:30am
Hot breakfast made to order
12pm-12:30pm
Strength + Cardio Workout
12:30pm-1:30pm
Lunch made to order
4:30pm - 6pm
Restorative Yoga + Myofascial Release + Meditation
7pm
Sunset group dinner
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to know before I go?
Must have a valid passport before traveling to La Paz.
Flights are cheapest from Tijuana airport to La Paz International. Once you send in your deposit, I will send you detailed instructions for easy, cheap travel from San Diego to Casa Tara.
Covid Vaccinations are required to get back into the US.
Which airport do I fly in to?
Please arrive in La Paz International Airport (LAP) before 4pm. The retreat provides the option for an airport shuttle (optional with purchase).
I am new to yoga. Am I ready for a retreat?
Yes! You deserve a break from life! Look at a yoga retreat as a much-needed vacation for your mind, body and soul. I love working with yoga beginners and introducing them to this powerful, life-changing practice that extends beyond the mat. More seasoned practitioners will also get a lot out of this retreat as I introduce you to new techniques that will take your yoga journey to a whole new level. This retreat is open to all levels of yoga ability, age, and life experience. Come as you are. We will learn and move together.
I have a few dietary restrictions; can Casa Tara accommodate them?
Absolutely. Casa Tara’s private chefs are always changing and evolving their menu. Their chefs guarantee a unique experience tasting all of Baja’s flavors using the best fresh, seasonal, local ingredients. Every meal can be made vegan, vegetarian or gluten free. The chefs are very talented and can accommodate any other dietary restrictions you have while keeping all the flavors on your plate!
What should I pack?
Once you send in your deposit I will send you a complete packing list before the travel date.
Is Mexico safe?
Yes. Absolutely. Casa Tara Retreat Center is on a private, secure property in El Sargento, a small beach town 35 minutes outside of the main city of La Paz. There are very few tourists here so we will most likely have the beaches to ourselves!
Tell me a little about the Retreat Center
Casa Tara’s Retreat Center is a beautiful space that sits on the beach, and the owner consciously chose to use low-impact building alternatives: straw bales were used as filler in the walls for insulation, and renewable solar energy powers part of the Hotel. As to the atmosphere, they had a Feng Shui expert come and lead the whole furnishing and color scheme process inside all the yoga, living and dining area. Casa Tara was built with the intention for you to relax and get in touch with your inner bad ass self. Each room has an ocean view, talented chefs are on site to prepare every meal, the infinity pool is majestic, and there’s an outdoor Palapa Yoga Shala with the best ocean view on the property.
Who will my roommate be?
I carefully and consciously pair each double room with humans who I think will be the best fit. Once you send in your deposit, you will receive a roommate questionnaire which will help me find the best roommate for you. Solo travelers, have no fear!
What should I expect?
In a nutshell… play time, yoga time, nurturing foods and conversation, and extra chips and guacamole.
Terms & Conditions
Thank you for joining me for a yoga retreat! My intention is to create a meaningful, restorative, and enjoyable experience where you have the opportunity to slow down, reconnect with yourself, move your body, and enjoy some well-deserved time away.
Please read the following Terms & Conditions carefully before registering.
Retreat Registration & Payment
A non-refundable $500 deposit is required to reserve your place in the retreat. Your reservation is not confirmed until the deposit has been received.
The remaining balance is due no later than 90 days before the retreat start date, unless an alternative payment arrangement has been agreed upon with Heidi Kolanko in writing.
Once paid, retreat fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Please consider purchasing travel insurance that includes coverage for trip cancellation, interruption, illness, travel delays, and other unforeseen circumstances.
Cancellations, Late Arrivals & Early Departures
This retreat is non-refundable. If you are unable to attend for any reason, including illness, injury, personal circumstances, flight delays or cancellations, changes in travel plans, or other unforeseen circumstances, no refund or credit will be provided.
If you arrive late, leave the retreat early, or do not attend any portion of the retreat for any reason, there will be no refund, partial refund, or credit for unused accommodations, meals, activities, or retreat time.
Retreat reservations are non-transferable and may not be transferred or sold to another person without prior written approval from Heidi Kolanko.
Participation in Activities
All yoga, meditation, strength and cardio sessions, ocean activities, excursions, and other retreat activities are voluntary. Participants are free to choose which activities they participate in and at what level.
Participants are responsible for determining whether an activity is appropriate for their individual physical condition, abilities, and limitations. Participants agree to communicate any relevant injuries, physical limitations, allergies, dietary restrictions, or other concerns that may affect their safety or participation.
Participation in all activities is subject to the participant's own judgment and acceptance of the risks described in the Waiver and Release of Liability.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is strongly recommended. Heidi Kolanko is not responsible for expenses resulting from flight cancellations or delays, missed connections, illness, injury, lost luggage, travel interruptions, changes in travel plans, or other circumstances outside of her control.
Changes or Cancellation by Heidi Kolanko
While every effort will be made to provide the retreat as described, Heidi Kolanko reserves the right to modify the schedule, activities, instructors, accommodations, transportation arrangements, or other retreat details when reasonably necessary due to weather, safety concerns, venue requirements, travel conditions, illness, circumstances beyond her control, or other unforeseen events.
If the retreat must be canceled or significantly altered due to circumstances beyond Heidi Kolanko’s reasonable control, any refund, credit, or other remedy will be determined based on the circumstances and amounts recoverable from the retreat venue, vendors, insurers, or other applicable sources. Participants are encouraged to maintain appropriate travel insurance for these situations.
COVID-19 & Communicable Illness
If government restrictions, border closures, significant travel disruptions, or other circumstances related to COVID-19 or another communicable illness make travel to or operation of the retreat impractical or impossible, Heidi Kolanko will communicate available options to participants.
Participants understand that group travel and retreats carry a risk of exposure to communicable illnesses. Participants agree not to attend group activities when experiencing symptoms of a potentially contagious illness and to notify Heidi Kolanko of significant illness or exposure during the retreat.
Food & Dietary Considerations
Participants are responsible for informing Heidi Kolanko in advance of any food allergies, intolerances, dietary restrictions, or other food-related concerns.
Heidi Kolanko will communicate known dietary needs to Casa Tara and/or the appropriate food-service provider; however, she cannot guarantee that food will be completely free from allergens, cross-contamination, contamination, or foodborne illness.
Participants voluntarily assume the risks associated with consuming food and beverages during the retreat, as further described in the Waiver and Release of Liability.
Agreement
By registering for the retreat and submitting the deposit, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to these Terms & Conditions and the Waiver and Release of Liability.
I understand that I am voluntarily participating in the retreat and its activities and that I am responsible for understanding and accepting the terms of my participation.