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QUICK LINKS
Marco Polo — join our Awakening the Wise Woman group.
Daily videos begin Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Group Pre-Retreat Call — Friday, October 16, 2026, 9 PT / 12 ET / 5 UK
Participant Information Form — complete online by Monday, October 19, 2026
Participant Release Form — read, sign and return by Monday, October 19, 2026
Coaching — two post-retreat integration sessions, booked via the links below
Group Post-Retreat Call (Zoom link) — Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 9 PT / 12 ET / 5 UK
Key Information
Tania Carrière, +1 917 674 5245 on my iPhone or 613 297 0012 on Whats App
Location: Palm Orchard, El Pescadero, Baja California Sur,
Mexico Arrival: Monday, October 26, 11 a.m. — note: 2 p.m. retreat start
Departure: Saturday, October 31, by 11 a.m.
Welcome!
Welcome back. You have sat in circle with me before, and something in you said yes to returning. This time, I am inviting you into the body.
Awakening the Wise Woman is five days of remembering what your hands, your skin and your breath already know about the woman you are becoming.
Baja Sur is where my soul goes when it craves space to expand. The warm desert air carries the sound of Pacific waves, the sunset paints the sky each evening, and the raw land asks me to simply stop and breathe. At Palm Orchard, you'll be lost in an old palm nursery, its trees rooted along a natural aqueduct. We open on the night of the full moon. It then sets over the Pacific; the first morning we will watch a huge, nearly full moon sink into the ocean right in front of us as the sky brightens with sunrise.
Together we will reclaim the Crone as a season of life, one we step into with our eyes open, and look again at who might be the biggest love story of your life.
The information below is here to help with your trip planning and your time before and after our retreat. It is based on my own discoveries and preferences, with the intention of giving you a visit rich in culture and experience. Adapt it to your budget and your own delights. If you have any questions, please reach out.
Happy planning!
Phone a Friend
If you get stuck, I'm simply a call or text away: Tania Carrière, +1 917 674 5245, on WhatsApp or my iPhone.
Please Complete the Following So I Can Prepare for Your Arrival
Participant Information Form
This form is vital to my planning and to making sure your personal requirements are taken care of. Please complete it by Monday, October 19, 2026.
Participant Release Forms
This document includes a Letter of Responsibility and a Permission for Photography. Please read it fully, complete the blue sections, and return it to tania@advivum.ca by Monday, October 19, 2026.
Our Marco Polo Circle
Beginning Tuesday, October 13, I'll share short videos with our group at least twice a week to get some of your creative juices flowing and so that we can begin gathering long before we arrive in Baja. Marco Polo is a free video-messaging app: you watch whenever it suits your day, and you can reply with a video of your own whenever something stirs.
To join, download Marco Polo from the App Store or Google Play, create your free account, and tap the invitation link below. This group is for Awakening the Wise Woman sisters only. [MARCO POLO GROUP INVITATION LINK]
Group Pre-Retreat Call
Please join me on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 9:00 PT / 12:00 ET to meet one another and bring any questions before your forms are due. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5260219495?omn=81116132847
Coaching
Your one-on-one coaching sessions will take place after our time together at Palm Orchard. Please use the links below to book both of your integration sessions — one of each.
Arrival and Departure Times
I welcome you to check into Palm Orchard on Monday, October 26, as of 1 p.m. We begin our program at 2:30 pm with a little time to settle in, followed by our opening ceremony and our first celebratory dinner together under the full moon. Our retreat closes on Saturday, October 31, by 11 a.m. We will transfer those staying on to our sister property, Baja Sage.
See below for important transportation information.
Coming to Mexico
Entry Requirements
Please check the entry requirements for your country, including visas, on the Mexican government website. I also suggest visiting your own government's official travel site for additional information. [MEXICO GOVERNMENT WEBSITE BUTTON]
Arriving at San José del Cabo Airport
(SJD) SJD is a major airport with lots of flight options. On arrival, you'll go through customs first, you’ll have the option of going through the scanners or the "old school" in-person customs desk — whichever line is moving faster. I usually choose the machines, but it's entirely up to you.
Then collect your bags and pass through a second line run by the Department of Agriculture, where your bags may be scanned for fruits and vegetables.
As you leave the arrivals hall, kind but very persistent salespeople may approach you with "assistance," directing you to either the left or right door or offering a car service or hotel reservation. Either door will bring you out; the only difference is where their counters are. Simply thank them graciously and keep walking.
NOTE: My best advice is to visit the washroom and the ATM before leaving the airport. Neither is available en route to the retreat location. Same thing goes for food! If you are famished, grab a taco before continuing on!
Staying in San José del Cabo or Cabo San Lucas
When people ask me about the difference between San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, I always say they're like two sisters who couldn't be more different.
San José is the quiet, artsy one: cobblestone streets, colourful galleries, little cafés where you can linger with a glass of wine and watch the world go by. It feels like Mexico still whispers through its walls. Cabo San Lucas is the wild extrovert. Boats line the marina, music spills from the beach bars, and the energy hums well into the night. It's where you go for adventure: the famous Arch, water taxis, snorkelling, and tequila on Médano Beach. San José is where you exhale.
Cabo San Lucas is where you let loose. If you're looking for a hotel in San José del Cabo, the Drift Hotel has caught my attention.
Getting to Palm Orchard
Getting There: Your Options
Private transfer (recommended): I can arrange a private, door-to-door transfer for you with a trusted driver. The cost is 150 US dollars each way for one or two people travelling together, (and a little cheaper if you are 3) so if your arrival time lines up with another woman's, you can share the ride and the cost. Use this link to indicate your preference.
By public bus (budget option): From the airport, a shuttle bus runs into San José del Cabo's bus station (tickets available at the Eco Baja Tours desk in Arrivals, buses roughly every 15 minutes).
From there, catch the blue and white Águila bus toward Todos Santos, getting off in El Pescadero — this leg takes about 1 hour 45 minutes and costs approximately 170 pesos. It's economical, but involves a change of bus partway and more waiting than a private transfer.
Self-drive: If you'd prefer your own car for the week (not necessary), you can rent directly at the airport. I would recommend Enterprise as a high-level service operation. Beware of the real “deals” at other agencies; you might find yourself negotiating at the counter.
The road is simple - basically 1 newly paved highway straight to my town. Let me know if you are considering this option.
Weather
Late October is a beautiful time in Baja, still warm from summer. Expect daytime highs of around 29°C (mid-80s°F) and evening lows of around 21°C (about 70°F), with sunny blue skies and clear, breezy nights. Rain is rare at this time of year — however, it has been an El Niño year, and Pacific storms have been fierce, so please check your weather app before you pack.
What to Pack
You'll be carrying your case over sand and uneven ground, so pack accordingly. I'm a dedicated carry-on-only kind of person, and I highly recommend travelling light.
Headphones and a playlist: Please bring your headphones and a device, such as a phone, tablet or music player, that can download a playlist. I'll share the Spotify playlist before we arrive, so you can listen offline during our time together.
Also bring:
A water bottle
A beach bag
Sunscreen
Your toiletries
Bug spray
At the Location
Hairdryers and towels are provided
Please bring your own
Shampoo, conditioner,
Soap, and other toiletries
There is a pool on site
How to Dress
For Every Day
Comfort first: Casual, comfortable clothes are encouraged. Wear what gives you joy, and bring active wear or yoga wear for moving and resting, since much of our work together lives in the body.
Evening breeze: Dining is always outside for every meal, the Mexican way here — this includes most restaurants too. The air cools once the sun dips behind the hills, so please bring a sweater, a warm wrap or a light puffy jacket.
Casual beach vibe: Think relaxed and easy, even at the restaurants. Pack sandals, sundresses, a sun hat, sunglasses, and sturdy shoes for a hike.
For Our Hands-On Mornings
Our morning sessions are hands-on, and I'd love you to arrive at them feeling at ease. Think of dressing as you would for a massage. You may feel comfortable in yoga shorts and a tank top, or in a flowing top that can be gently moved aside to uncover your belly. By our last day, you may wish to wear only a simple shift or a sarong.
In this circle, the unclothed body is understood as our most natural state, never something sexualized or shamed. We are in sacred space. Every body is welcome here exactly as it is, and every level of comfort will be honoured. You choose what you wear and what you uncover, and you may change your mind at any moment. There is never any expectation to undress, and any touch is always invited, never assumed.
If you have questions or would like to talk any of this through before we arrive, please reach out to me. I'm always happy to have that conversation.
For Ceremony
Beyond the practical, leave room for what reminds you that you are entering sacred space. You, like the sunrise and the full moon, are part of the great constellation.
Full moon, opening night: We'll gather under the full moon on Monday, October 26. Bring something that feels like an arrival, with a warm layer for the night air.
Sunrise: We'll meet the day together at sunrise. Wrap yourself in something soft and warm; the early air is cool, and it may be breezy, sandy, and glorious.
Our closing evening: On our last night, we'll mark the awakening of your Wise Woman with ceremony and intention. Please bring something beautiful that you would love to wear for this occasion. We’ll be on the beach!
Currency and Payment
The Mexican peso is the currency of Mexico. Its code is MXN, and it uses the same dollar sign as Canada and the US, so you'll sometimes see it written with M, MX, or MEX in front to set it apart.
Mexico is a digital payments society: credit cards are welcome in grocery stores, restaurants, and shops. Pesos are handy for smaller purchases, tips, and roadside stalls, and Pescadero doesn't have a reliable ATM, so the nearest dependable one is in Todos Santos. Prices are often listed in both pesos and US dollars, and tips are accepted in either. When paying by card, it's generally in your favour to be charged in pesos rather than a converted rate, which uses an exchange rate that favours the seller.
Once you arrive on the property, the only additional expense will be any alcohol you'd like with dinner.
SIM or eSIM for Your Phone
Travelling "old school," without your phone, can be wonderfully freeing. It keeps you in the moment and nudges you to connect with locals for directions and advice. Travelling with cell service can be comforting too, knowing you can find your way or reach someone if you need to. When you travel outside your usual coverage, you have four choices:
Don't use cell service at all, and use apps only on Wi-Fi.
Use your phone only in an emergency and accept the roaming charges.
Sign up for an international plan with your regular provider, either a temporary upgrade or a daily rate on days you use your phone abroad.
Buy a short-term plan from a provider local to where you're going, which is often much less expensive.
For option 4, an eSIM makes it easy. Instead of swapping the tiny physical SIM card in your phone, you buy a travel eSIM online, download it, and toggle it on and off in your settings. To check whether your phone is compatible, go to Settings, find the Cellular section, and look for "Add eSIM." Plans vary by location (Mexico only, North America, global), duration, and data, and most let you top up later; just check the cost first.
I recommend Airalo, a well-established and highly rated eSIM company with reliable coverage and prices in CAD or USD. Use the code TANIA9228 at checkout for 3 dollars off. Airalo has plenty of instructions, videos, and customer support to help it all run smoothly.
Adaptors
Mexico uses the same Type A and Type B outlets and a similar voltage (127V) as Canada and the United States, so no adaptor is needed if you're travelling from either.
Tips for Jet Lag
My tip: sleep on the plane, drink lots of water, and once you land, set your clock to local time right away. Don't keep checking what time it is at home; be present in your new time zone. Stay awake on your first day until after dinner (I walk a lot to keep myself from napping), and set an alarm for a reasonable wake-up time the next morning. You'll be on your way.