We're creating some new adventures - look for our upcoming trip to Cuba and Up North Minnesota. Foodies, adventurers, responsible travelers love our retreats. Annual January Yoga & Writing Retreat in Troncones, Mexico:
Daily yoga classes on the poolside deck overlooking the ocean. Afternoon opportunities to explore your hidden talents with fun and creative writing workshops. Visit local places, in
terview people, and experience the culture of Troncones, an extraordinary little destination. Inspiration will come from local interactions, discussions, your personal experiences and fun writing prompts. Troncones, located just 30 min from the Zihuatanejo airport, is nestled between the jungle foothills of the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains and the warm tropical waters of the Pacific Ocean. It is an undiscovered gem. You will appreciate its slower, small town pace, with it’s laid back attitude, colorful characters, and richness of life. It offers beautiful, unspoiled, golden sand beaches. Walk the beach, learn to surf, watch the pelicans skim the waves, and enjoy an amazing sunset. Join us in paradise! For more info on Troncones, check out “Inside Troncones on Facebook” or “Hola-Troncones on YouTube.”
Lodging / Breakfast / Yoga (5 classes total) / Writing Workshops (5 total) / Transport to and from the airport / group transport as needed in Troncones / Beautiful sunsets / Colorful characters / Small town ambiance / Sun, Sand and Relaxation / Campfire on the beach / Local Flavor / Walking Beach Meditations / Daily Sunsets
Not Included: Air to Zihuatanejo ZIH (please contact us for flight info from MSP) / Lunch and Dinner (available at assorted, interesting establishments) / Tips for staff / Personal Tours and Excursions
Available on your own: Horseback riding / Boogie Boarding / Surf Lessons / Hiking / Kayaking / Turtle Release / Sunset Cocktails / Beautiful beach jewelry from Ignacio / Bike Rental / Massage / Cooking Class—an opportunity to learn local cuisine and more! Guaranteed to relax! Deborah McLaren is a sustainable tourism consultant, trainer, author and a travel writing instructor at the Loft Literary Center and at folk schools. She has assisted communities around the world in developing their “local flavor” for the benefit of locals and visitors. Deborah has been seen hiking the Himalayas, eating chili crickets in Oaxaca, swimming the Amazon, and meditating on the Great Wall of China. She enjoys organizing volunteer tours and other small group travel. She was the founder of Rethinking Tourism Project and author of Rethinking Tourism and Ecotravel (Kumarian Press, 1998 and 2002). Local Flavor is a St. Paul based organization dedicated to responsible tourism – supporting and strengthening independent businesses and organizations involved in local food, art, culture, heritage and slow travel. Part of your registration fee is donated to a local cause in Troncones – to be determined as a group while we are there.
