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So many of us spend our lives waiting to do the things we dream of because of the way our bodies look. We believe that beach vacations, retreats, and travel tours are for other people... thin people, smaller people, people who are more confident, more beautiful, fitter, healthier, and worthier.
Our time on this earth is limited and fleeting. There are so many beautiful places to discover and explore. Why spend ONE MORE DAY sacrificing life experiences on the altar of body shame?
NO MORE. No more waiting. No more shame. No more isolation and hiding from all that life has to offer.
Nestled between the tropical jungle and the golden sandy beach of Chacala, Mexico. Mar de Jade (Sea of Jade) is an open home that welcomes you to a safe and loving atmosphere where you can rest, nourish your spirit and enjoy a simple way of life. Set between a tropical jungle mountainside and the rolling waves of the Pacific Ocean, Mar de Jade is surrounded by natural beauty and absolute tranquility.
ABOUT THE RETREAT
The Trust You First retreat at Mar de Jade combines group coaching & workshops, yoga, meditation & mindfulness practices, and deep rest/rejuvenation, to create an immersive body liberation experience…all set in beautiful and serene Chacala, Mexico.
We will begin each day with a yoga and meditation practice at 7:30 am in a studio overlooking the ocean.These optional sessions will be gentle, nourishing, and deeply rejuvenative-appropriate for experienced practitioners and absolute beginners alike.
At 8:30am, we will enjoy a fresh, buffet-style breakfast under a palapa, then have free time for rest, relaxation, spa services or play until we enjoy a local, organic lunch at 1:30 pm.
After lunch, you can attend mini-workshop/group coaching sessions, where you'll learn AND PRACTICE the 5 tools of food and body liberation, learn weight-neutral self-care practices, intuitive eating principles, and more; then enjoy more free time for excursions or rest.
Dinner is around 6:30 pm, then some time for socializing and connecting, enjoying a fun beverage at the La Palapa bar, or a last dip in the jacuzzi before heading to bed.
Join us for this rare opportunity to connect with a group of women just like you, learning how to THRIVE in their bodies, just as they are.
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i'm JENNIFER ELLEN
MSPH, CHES, CIEC, E-RYT 500
And if you look past the academic letter salad next to my name, you'll find a woman who spent decades battling her own body, too.
Because back then (before getting the health degrees) I didn’t know that 70+ years of research had already proven dieting doesn’t work. I just thought I hadn’t found the right diet... yet.
Back then I wasn’t aware that I was playing into the hand of deeply-ingrained misogyny, capitalism, and body politics with my quest.
All I knew was that everything I tried didn’t work.
My preoccupation with my body and health slowly eroded my relationships, social life, and any sense of inner peace I might have had left.
So when I finally saw through the toxic ‘cool kids club’ mentality, I knew I wanted to help dozens of women of all shapes and sizes (including myself) heal their relationship with food for life using the framework you'll be introduced to throughout this retreat.
I am excited to continue my mission to blaze the trail for more women who are ready to break free from the bondage of diet culture, so they can start to can actually become healthier — physically and mentally — by eating and moving without restriction.
I'm ready Jennifer Ellen
Mar de Jade meals are prepared with great care, attention, and love using fresh and healthy ingredients mainly from their 17-acre organic farm.
Each delicious, well-balanced buffet-style meal is made daily from scratch and served in an open-air dining room overlooking Chacala bay.
The menu is inspired by traditional Mexican cuisine and international flavors and features vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes as well as fresh fish, seafood, and chicken. No red meat or pork will be served.
Throughout the day visit the snack bar at any time to enjoy coffee, tea, fruit, bread, and the stellar homemade organic peanut butter and mango marmalade. You can even purchase a jar to take home with you!
The kitchen is happy to accommodate your restrictions and food allergies if given advance notice. All raw foods are carefully disinfected and washed with purified water. Free purified water is available at stations throughout the grounds.
Breakfast: 8:30 am
Lunch: 1:30 pm
Dinner: 6:30 pm
IF YOU'RE SEEKING A TRANSFORMATION IN THE WAY YOU FEEL ABOUT AND IN YOUR BODY, THIS RETREAT IS FOR YOU!
Can you imagine loving your body so hard and so deep that the thought of anyone disrupting that relationship with yourself is a non-negotiable?
That would be 100% life-changing for you, and for those around you. Through the 5 tools of food and body liberation, weight-neutral self-care practices, and intuitive eating principles we will learn together, you will begin to love your body more than you ever thought possible.
How incredible and loving would it be to have a positive self-image that can increase your mental, PHYSICAL, emotional, and social well-being?
That sounds like the best SELFIE ever! You'll learn and practice how to release built-up toxic beliefs and reframe them into soul-nourishing convictions, fall in love with the wonder that is your body and nurture it with respect, and build a resilient body image that isn't shaken by a number on a scale.
What would change for you if you learned how to let go of diet culture and never again felt the need to be validated by society's standards?
So much could change if you knew how to validate yourself! You will learn how to move away from worrisome self-control toward lifelong self-care and self-trust, discover the joyful movement that feels good for YOUR body, maintain lifelong nutrition without diet culture, and to advocate for yourself in a weight-fixated healthcare system
Would that be worth going to MEXICO for? Are you convinced yet?
Think of it this way… What has sacrificing life experiences on the altar of body shame cost you already by not taking care of these hurdles in the past? What will it cost you in the future by not conquering these challenges right now? Do you need a break from your daily grind? Are you ready to redefine the word HEALTHY, so you understand that there is Health At Every Size? Do you want to be happy in your body, without having to starve yourself in the process? Are you tired of just being OK, and ready to be truly happy in all areas of your life?
i am ready
Group participants have access to all resort facilities including the spa, swimming pools, jacuzzi, guest lounge, beach areas with hammocks, and free WIFI throughout the property.
"LA PALAPA" BAR
Stop by to enjoy original & delicious cocktails made with fresh ingredients, a selection of wine, and local artisanal beer and spirits. Nonalcoholic smoothies, fresh juices and coconuts, espresso & cappuccinos, local beers, wine & unique cocktails in the afternoons and evenings are also available.
* Beverages NOT included in room rates.
GUEST LOUNGE
The guest lounge is an intimate and cozy place to relax and read a book, sip some tea, or have a quiet conversation while enjoying sweeping views of the bay. Free WIFI is available in all common areas.
SPA TREATMENTS
The Spa, with a natural clay and volcanic rock facade, is surrounded by lush tropical jungle and quiet tranquility.
Spa services are at an additional cost, which usually ranges from $95- $150 USD.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Daily TYF mini-workshops, daily yoga, and meditation classes.
- 3 organic buffet-style meals per day, which include a Welcome dinner and a Farewell dinner.
- Accommodations as listed in the registration. SINGLE OCCUPANCY for those who desire to room alone. Double and triple occupancy, and yes there are 2 beds in the rooms plus a guest loft with 3 or 4 beds.
- All resort facilities including the spa, swimming pools, jacuzzi, guest lounge, beach areas with hammocks, and free WIFI throughout the property, equipment, and all applicable taxes.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
- Your round-trip airfare to and from home
- Alcoholic beverages
- Transportation and gratuities
- Other non-included items would include souvenir shopping, personal phone calls, extra spa services, personal taxis, laundry, tips for room maid and room service, and bell-boys
- Personal, medical, or trip cancellation insurance (recommended for you to have this just in case)
EXTRA ACTIVITIES at MAR DE JADE
OFF-SITE EXCURSIONS*
Excursions are operated by local co-ops and their availability, as well as rates, are subject to change without prior notice. Most excursions range from $25- $40 per person. Please be prepared to pay the tour operators directly IN CASH.
This is exactly what I need!
"The biggest shifts for me have been the realisation that the damaging voices I've listened to forever aren't mine (how dare other people feel it's ok to judge my body) and that they are all lies; that my body and I aren't enemies...
I'm trusting that I know what I need. I'm showing up for me. I'm having many more better days than bad days with all of this. It's hard work but so worth it."
- Sophie H.
"She's passionate and intuitive in her teaching and so willing to share what she knows; I'll never forget the sincerity and the sheer realness with which she answered my questions - all without ever implying any sort of dogmatic rigidity. That's one of the things I love most about her and what makes her such a special teacher: She is careful to leave room for further exploration. I have never felt so safe to inquire on every level of my being as I did with her, and I often find myself revisiting the precious little bits of wisdom she so graciously laid before me, as she does for all her students. It's a common occurrence that I remember an important lesson we discussed on or off our mats and I smile as I think to myself, Jennifer Ellen taught me that."
-Sara R.
"Working with Jennifer Ellen helped me realize that I was dieting without even knowing it or wanting to do so! That was eye opening and shocking! Now, I am letting go of those old unconscious rules that were leading to confusion and creating so much distress for me and creating a better relationship with food and my body."
- Lucia M.
join this group of women who are on a similar journey as you, and let's do it together!
faq
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Let's address your concerns…
Mar de Jade is located in the small bay of Chacala, in the state of Nayarit, on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. We are 90 minutes north of the popular tourist destination of Puerto Vallarta and 3 hours Southwest of the second largest city in Mexico, Guadalajara.
Most foreign visitors fly into the Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR), which is serviced by many US airlines.
Mar de Jade will assist guests with transportation arrangements to/from the Puerto Vallarta airport and Mar de Jade with a local van service that is very reliable and safe.
Van Service Rates (To/From Puerto Vallarta Airport)
1 person = $130 / 2 ppl= $65 each / 3 ppl = $40 each
4 ppl = $35 each / 5 ppl = $30 each / 6-10 ppl = $25 each
* Rates are per person, one-way based on the number of people sharing one van.
* Please pay the driver directly in cash (credit cards are not accepted). Gratuity is not included, but 10% of the fare is much appreciated by the driver.
Arranging your taxi from PVR airport to Mar de Jade:
Full flight information is required in order to book transportation, this includes airline, flight #, arrival time and departure/connection city.
The drivers use this information to track flights in case there is a delay or cancellation.
All flight information and taxi inquiries should be sent to: taxi@mardejade.com
IMPORTANT EXEMPTION FROM LIABILITY:
MAR DE JADE COORDINATES THIRD PARTY TAXIS FOR AIRPORT PICK UP AND DROP OFF AS A COURTESY TO OUR GUESTS, WE DO NOT PROVIDE THE SERVICE OURSELVES. BY SENDING US YOUR FLIGHT INFORMATION YOU ARE AGREEING TO EXEMPT MAR DE JADE OF ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER DUE TO ACCIDENTS OR DAMAGES THAT MIGHT OCCUR WHILE USING THIS SERVICE.
Nope! Yoga mats, blocks, straps, blankets and cushions are available at Mar de Jade for no extra charge. If, however, you prefer to bring your own, you are welcome to bring your favorite props with you.
I remember my first international flight, and I was a bit nervous too. With access to the TYF private retreat group, there will be opportunities for everyone to coordinate flights with one another, so you may be able to fly with one or more of your TYF family!
We will do what we can to put you at ease before getting on your flight.
Breath in, Breath out. Before we leave for Mexico, we will have our new community of friends in a Facebook group, so everyone can get to know each other. Before the retreat even begins you will have a whole new set of friends!
You can choose your own roommate (this needs to be a mutual decision between both women), or a roommate will be chosen for you.
If at the time you register you are the last participant and we are at an odd number you will be in a Single Occupancy and will be responsible for that supplement.
While Mar de Jade is extremely family-friendly, you may find that dividing your attention between parenting duties and diving deep into this healing work is challenging. If at all possible, we recommend leaving your children at home.
You are absolutely welcome to bring your partner or teen/adult children who need this work and will fully participate in the retreat.
Three buffet meals are carefully prepared daily from scratch using fresh, local, and when possible, organic ingredients. A lot of what is served is grown on Mar de Jade's 18-acre Organic Farm.
The menu is mainly vegetarian with chicken and seafood options.
Mar de Jade can accommodate food allergies such as gluten-free, dairy-free, peanut-free, and vegan requests. Special dietary needs that require extra time to prepare may be charged an additional fee.
Mar de Jade collects gratuities for retreat staff (cooking, cleaning, repair, etc..) in a collection box at the front desk.
Suggested range for staff gratuity is $10-15, per day (about $70-100 per week) and may be left with front desk staff upon check-out. Cash is appreciated.
REFUND:
Participants will be entitled to a full refund minus a $450 cancellation fee with notice of cancellation prior to 9/26/2022.
For cancellations after 9/26/22, but before 10/26/2022, participants will receive a 50% refund.
CREDIT: For cancellations made after 10/26/2022, participants may receive a credit towards another reservation at Mar de Jade (for any retreat), minus a $650 cancellation fee if they cancel at least 14 days prior to arrival (11/12/2022). This credit is issued through Made Jade, and is valid for 18 month from the cancellation date.
No refunds or credits will be offered with cancellation less than two weeks prior to arrival.
Guests are responsible for all nights reserved at the rates reserved.
There are no refunds or prorating for arriving later or leaving earlier than the reserved dates, including for unforeseen circumstances such as delayed or canceled flights, illness, injury, etc.
Guests who wish to spend additional nights before or after their retreat will be booked on an availability basis and be put on a waitlist for a room.
Although we will do our best to accommodate requests, being on the waitlist does not guarantee that Mar de Jade will have space at the retreat for you to arrive a day early or stay a day later.
Availability will be confirmed one month prior to the requested dates. In many cases, guests will have to switch rooms for the additional nights.
In case we cannot accommodate everyone on the waitlist, we can offer suggestions for places to stay.
Mar de Jade's failure to perform any term or condition of this contract as a result of an extraordinary event or circumstance beyond its control such as, but not limited to, acts of God, natural disasters, war, strikes, riots, fires, floods, epidemics, governmental restrictions, power failures, or damage or destruction of any facility, shall not be deemed a breach of this Contract. Mar de Jade reserves the right to cancel the Group Reservation in case of force majeure. In this event, no refund is possible. Mar de Jade is not responsible for any expenses or damages incurred as a result of event cancellation including preparation costs, airline tickets, travel documents, or other expenses.
Travel insurance is always recommended.
In the case of force majeure during a retreat, Mar de Jade will take the best course of action to keep all guests safe as decided by management. This may include emergency evacuation and cancellation of the event. Should a group be evacuated, Mar de Jade will make its best efforts to provide an option of safe accommodation to the group as long as necessary at the guests' expense. The guests or their insurance company will cover all monies associated with room and food costs for the time away from the property.
Mar de Jade is dedicated to ensuring the safety of all guests. However, all clients must assume the risk inherent in travel. Attending a retreat at Mar de Jade is at the risk of the participant and as such Marde Jade is not liable for any injuries incurred while on property. Mar de Jade is not responsible for any unexpected risks or occurrences including those from weather, terrain, wildlife, or other. force majeure.