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RITUAL RETURN 

RETREAT

April 2026 | Puerto Escondido, Mexico

 

There’s a rhythm we lose in the rush of life — a quieter pulse beneath the noise. On the shores of Puerto Escondido, that rhythm returns.

Each day unfolds with intention: gentle movement that brings you back into your body, sound that hums through your bones, and space to simply be. The ocean becomes your teacher — reminding you of your own tides, your own breath, your own way back.

Led by Cat Wetenkamp and Courtney Chlober, this intimate retreat invites you to slow time, to listen inward, and to remember what it feels like to inhabit yourself fully. Between practices, linger by the sea, share nourishing meals, and let the simplicity of presence reshape you.

This is not about doing more.
It’s about softening into what’s already here.

Reserve Your Space

Set along the tranquil shores of Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, our retreat home is a stunning oceanfront villa where the rhythm of the waves sets the pace of your day. This private, contemporary retreat blends modern design with natural beauty—offering panoramic ocean views, open-air living spaces, and a sense of timeless ease that invites you to slow down and reconnect. The property is surrounded by swaying palms and endless sky, providing an intimate setting for reflection, movement, and meaningful connection. 

Features of the property include:

  • Expansive oceanfront yoga platform designed for sunrise and sunset practices

  • Infinity pool and open-air lounge overlooking the Pacific

  • Private beach access for quiet walks and sea swims

  • Spacious en-suite rooms blending coastal elegance with comfort

  • Chef-prepared meals featuring local ingredients and vibrant flavors

  • Conveniently located 20 minutes from downtown Puerto Escondido and 30 minutes from the airport

 

A-frame cabin at Pura Vida Spa in Costa Rica
Hot Yoga studio at at Pura Vida Spa in Costa Rica
Fresh vegetarian food buffet
Outdoor upgraded tent lodging at Pura Vida Spa in Costa Rica
Pool at Pura Vida Spa in Costa Rica
Room with private patio at Pura Vida Spa in Costa Rica

The Retreat Experience

 

Each day unfolds like the tide—unhurried, fluid, and full of quiet beauty. Mornings begin with mindful movement and the sound of the sea. Afternoons invite stillness through yin, yoga nidra, and sound journeys designed to soothe the nervous system and open the heart. Evenings are reserved for reflection, connection, and watching the sun sink into the horizon.

Between sessions, linger by the pool, nap in the shade, or share conversation over fresh, nourishing meals. Every moment is curated to help you exhale, soften, and reconnect with the essence of who you are.

Woman overlooking lush waterfall in Costa Rica

Wednesday — 

3:00–4:30 PM — Check-In & Settle In
Arrive, unpack, and begin to unwind. Enjoy tea or relax by the pool as you settle into the retreat space.

5:00 PM — Opening Circle & Intention Setting
Gather in sacred community to open the container, set intentions, and ground into presence.

6:30 PM — Dinner
A nourishing welcome meal crafted from local, seasonal ingredients.

8:00 PM — Gentle Restorative Flow & Sound Bath. A soft evening practice to release travel tension and ease into retreat energy.

 

Thursday — 

7:00 AM — Morning Meditation & Pranayama
Awaken gently with guided meditation and breath awareness.

7:45 AM — Grounded Morning Flow
A slow, Hatha practice to root into your body and breath.

9:00 AM — Breakfast

10:00 AM–1:00 PM — Free Time / Optional 1:1 Sessions
Relax, explore nature, or book sound healing, reiki, or massage.

1:00 PM — Lunch

2:00–4:00 PM — Integration / Rest / Optional Excursion
Unstructured time for reflection, journaling, or adventure.

4:30 PM — Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra
Deep release through stillness and guided rest.

6:00 PM — Dinner

7:30 PM — Evening Sound Healing Journey
Immerse in healing vibrations and inner stillness.

Friday — 

7:00 AM — Meditation & Pranayama

7:45 AM —Grounded Morning Flow
A slow, Hatha practice to root into your body and breath.

9:00 AM — Breakfast

10:00 AM–1:00 PM — Free Time / Optional Excursion

1:00 PM — Lunch

2:00–4:00 PM — Integration / Journaling / Rest

4:30 PM — Yin & Yoga Nidra

6:00 PM — Dinner

7:30 PM — Sound Healing 
Evening ceremony to connect and release through sound and intention.

 

Saturday — 

7:00 AM — Morning Meditation & Pranayama

7:45 AM — Gentle Flow & Deep Stretch
A restorative, heart-opening sequence to invite softness and integration.

9:00 AM — Breakfast

10:00 AM–1:00 PM — Free Time / Optional 1:1 Healing Sessions

1:00 PM — Lunch

2:00–4:00 PM — Rest / Journaling / Optional Excursion

4:30 PM — Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra

6:00 PM — Dinner

7:30 PM — Closing Sound Journey & Reflection Circle
Honor your transformation and prepare for re-entry with gratitude and grace.

 

Sunday — 

7:30 AM — Closing Meditation & Gentle Morning Practice

9:00 AM — Breakfast

10:00 AM — Closing Circle & Farewells
Share reflections, exchange hugs, and integrate the wisdom of your journey.

11:00 AM — Check-Out & Departures

Cat Wetenkamp in hand to big toe pose

Meet Your Facilitators: Cat + Courtney

Catherine and Courtney first met nearly a decade ago while managing yoga studios for a national chain—drawn together by a shared devotion to authentic practice and heartfelt leadership. What began as professional collaboration evolved into friendship and creative partnership rooted in reverence for yoga, sound, and the sacred.

Today, Cat and Courtney unite their unique energies across continents—Cat based in Denver, Colorado, and Courtney in Puerto Escondido, Mexico—to guide others in remembering their wholeness. Both are experienced yoga teachers, sound healers, and ceremonial space holders, blending ancient wisdom with embodied modern practice.

Their retreats weave together stillness and sound, movement and meaning, ritual and rest. Each experience is crafted with intention—to help participants feel held, seen, and gently guided home to themselves.

Headshot of Cat Wetenkamp

Cat Wetenkamp

Facilitator

Cat is not just a teacher—she is a living transmission of the yogic path. A lineage-rooted educator, storyteller, and visionary guide, Cat is the founder of Kintsugi Yoga School and Seek Yoga Collective—a groundbreaking app designed to support yoga teachers in embodied leadership and ongoing evolution.

With over 5,000 hours of teaching experience and 1,200+ hours of advanced training, Cat has led dozens of 200- and 300-hour yoga teacher trainings across the globe. Her work synthesizes power vinyasa, kriya, mantra, mudra, meditation, and Tantric philosophy—offering a rare depth of practice that initiates students into their own power as ritualists, leaders, and wise teachers.

Cat’s teachings have touched thousands—from sold-out crowds at Yoga on the Rocks (3x featured teacher) to elite athletes like the Denver Broncos, whom she supports in mindfulness, recovery, and resilience. Across retreats, teacher trainings, and transformational spaces, she brings yoga into both peak performance and the quiet grit of everyday life.

A devoted student of goddess mythology, non-dual Tantra, and the inner technology of awakening, Cat teaches with heart and clarity. Her classes are not simply sequences—they are portals, alive with breath, story, sweat, and silence. Through her work, students don’t just learn yoga—they become it.

Headshot of Lindsey Lamb

Courtney Chlober

Facilitator

Yoga has always been Courtney’s sanctuary — a place of clarity and connection, and a space to explore both her internal and external worlds in pursuit of balance and peace. Rooted in the values of freedom, flow, and surrender, her classes invite students to move with awareness, listen deeply, and trust the wisdom of their own bodies.

Courtney’s teachings blend yoga, sound, and meditation to create immersive experiences that nurture presence and authentic connection. Through these practices, she aims to share the profound sense of peace, courage, and alignment that yoga has brought into her own life.

Nearly 20 years ago, Courtney discovered yoga while recovering from injuries sustained as a young athlete. What began as a path to physical healing soon unfolded into a journey of self-discovery and transformation. With over a decade of teaching experience and 350+ hours of specialized training in Vinyasa, Hot, and Sculpt Yoga, Courtney is devoted to guiding others home to themselves — through movement, mindfulness, and the ever-evolving practice of flow.

Inclusions

  • 4 nights / 5 days Accommodation at a beautiful oceanfront home (with AC)

  • Three nourishing meals per day, locally sourced and freshly prepared
  • Two gentle yoga practices per day
  • Daily sound healing session

  • Yoga mats, blocks and props

  • Solar heated pool and hot tub

  • Roundtrip Shuttle transportation from the airport to Retreat Center on arrival and departure day

 

*Retreat programming and inclusions, add-ons, and exclusions are subject to change as details become finalized.

Optional Add-Ons: 

  • 1:1 Sound Healing Session
  • 1:1 Reiki Session with Sound Healing
  • Massage Treatment
  • Horseback Riding
  • Tzmezcal Ceremony

Exclusions:

  • Travel insurance - required
  • International airfare
  • Alcohol
  • On-site spa services
  • Excursions
  • Gratuities (optional)

Private Room

$2600

3 Available

  •  King bed in luxury room 
  •  Ensuite bathrooms. 
RESERVE WITH A $600 DEPOSIT

Shared Room

$2200

4 Available

  • Twin size bed in luxury room shared with one other participant
  •  Ensuite bathrooms
RESERVE WITH A $600 DEPOSIT