TRIP FAQS

What Does The Cost Cover?

>All accommodations

>Airport transportation to and from the accommodation.

>Daily Art Workshops with Stephanie and Michelle 

>Gourmet cooking class and dinner with local chef

>Delicious fresh, local meals prepared by staff. This includes all breakfasts, 3 lunches, welcome and farewell dinners

> City Walking Tours

>Entrance fees to museums, gardens, musical event.​

What Is Not Covered In The Cost?

 >Airfare 

>Any meals not included (see above) or alcoholic beverages. Expect to pay $20 USD on average for lunch and $30 USD (depending on the restaurant) per dinner.

>Anything you buy in the markets or on various trips, as well as any extra tours or excursions that you choose during your free time will not be covered. 

 ​Do I Need Travelers Insurance?

We highly recommend it.

 How Much Money Should I Bring For Spending?

That is totally personal and depends on how much shopping you plan to do. ATM's are available throughout the cities  and credit cards are taken at most major retailers and most restaurants.  You will use mainly local currency for cash transactions. 

​Do I Have to Share a Room?

The accommodations offer the feel of an intimate vacation home. Some pricing options do involve sharing rooms, however in our experience the sharing of rooms has led to closer bonds, and contributed to a sense of community that adds value to the experience. 

​​How Do I Get To And From The Airport and Casa?

We will book your transportation to and from the airport.

​What Airport Do I Fly Into?

When booking your flight please fly into Queretaro International Airport. We recommend booking your flights at least 90 days before the beginning of the retreat. 

What Will the Weather be Like

Average temperature 23 degrees/11 degrees C or 80 degrees/52 degrees F. Very little rain, however be prepared to check the weather at your retreat destination prior to your departure. 

​How Should I Dress?

When planning what to wear, think casual with light layers for the changing  weather.  The city is best explored on foot, so opt for comfortable shoes, sneakers or sandals. Plan outfits that will work for exploring but will also be nice enough for a relaxed dinner/lunch in town.

​Do I Need to Bring Anything Special?

We recommend that you bring an extra bag (a collapsible duffel) to bring home your goodies you have collected on our shopping trips. Small backpack for day trips and art supplies.

Sounds Fun but I Am Not An Artist, Is the Retreat Still For Me?

 “I’m not an artist, that’s not for me,” because there is one thing I know with absolute certainty: we all come into this world with the instinct to create and we are all artists by nature. An art retreat is for everyone because it’s not about creating beautiful art (though you’ll do that, too!) but about exploring our creativity and breaking down the disconnect between our desire to create and taking action. For the most part, the things that hold us back from creating are things like fear of failure, imposter syndrome, guilt, shame, trauma, and simply not trusting our creative vision. Learning to conquer self-doubt will help you with art but, more importantly, it will ripple through every aspect of your life so that you feel happier, confident, self-assured, and inspired to accomplish whatever it is your heart is set on! 

I have dietary restrictions, will there be anything for me to eat?

Yes, the accommodations and local restaurants can accommodate any restrictions. Prior communication of these needs can be helpful.

​Do You Offer Refunds? What is your cancellation policy?

​1. All monies including deposit are non refundable based on planning, bookings, logistics and marketing costs. 

2. Full balance due 2 months before start date of retreat unless otherwise noted. 

3. In case of natural disasters or world events beyond our control,  we as the facilitators need to cancel and reschedule the retreat. Your monies will be held and your retreat will be scheduled for a future date. 

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 *No one books a retreat with the intention of cancelling it, but unexpected events do occur, so please consider purchasing travel insurance and that is  your responsibility to read and understand our cancellation policies. Exceptions cannot be made for any reason, including weather, injury, illness, or personal emergencies. No refunds or credits for failure to attend or failure to complete the retreat, or for arriving late of leaving early. We recommend that you purchase your own travel insurance. We encourage you to purchase trip cancellation insurance in order that your trip fees will be covered should you or your family have a medical problem prior to your trip or while on the trip. Trip insurance should also be purchased to cover medical expenses in the event you have an accident while on retreat. Most travel insurance must be purchased within 14 days of making your reservation. We cannot be held responsible for any personal expenses, such at airline tickets due to changes in itineraries or retreat cancellations.