All the Things in the Open Air Dear friends, travelers and seekers of adventure, al fres·co adverb (especially with reference to eating) in the open air. "in the unlikely event of some sunshine (unless your in Costa Rica) you can even dine or: (shop, surf, practice...

Dear friends, travelers and seekers of adventure, We had so many inquiries after our first trip last November, we are happy to announce we added Italy dates for this October! We had an absolute blast eating ridiculously good food at EVERY MEAL (prepared...

Dear friends, travelers and seekers of adventure, Has this winter gotten you feeling like this (minus the twins and creepy bartender)? Well, you’ve got options: #1. Sit at home, eat comfort food and tell yourself you are going to finally start your New Year’s...

Dear friends, travelers and seekers of adventure, Fresh food equals a fresh start for a new year. The food at Shambala Petit really doesn’t get any healthier. It’s locally sourced and prepared with love. In fact, Roberto keeps the same menu every year so you feel...

Dear friends, travelers and seekers of adventure, What does the perfect week look like to you? We try, but it’s really impossible to describe. And even when we return to the same location each retreat is special. They will never be the same and they are all amazing...

Traveling Alone is the Best Dear friends, travelers and seekers of adventure, Traveling alone is the best, and let us tell you why: We live in a time where life is just so busy. Taking the time to reconnect with self is so important. It gives us a chance to pause...

Dear friends, travelers and seekers of adventure, This little sweetie is Goldie. I have breakfast with her every morning. On the back porch during the warmer months and at my kitchen table during the colder. We all have busy, jam-packed lives and this is my way of...

Dear friends, travelers and seekers of adventure, If you're Melissa it’s going for a run while listening to your favorite tunes, but only after you’ve had your Power Coffee. Like most of you, Melissa’s busy schedule requires her to exert a lot of energy throughout...

Dear friends, travelers and seekers of adventure, Ever heard of Mayan Mud? Me neither. It's like a facial, but for your whole body. How amazing does that sound? I kept hearing about this Mayan Mud when Melissa and I were planning our retreat in Tulum last April....

Dear friends, travelers and seekers of adventure, Book your ticket and you're on your way. Once you book, the adventure begins and the rest will fall into place. I made it a point when I graduated from college to set aside time to travel. I wanted to see as much of...

Dear friends, travelers and seekers of adventure, What does a day in the life on retreat look like? Well, you will love every moment of it and let me tell you why. A funny thing happens on every retreat. It's like you can literally see people soften and relax in...

Alleviate Stress and Heal Your Brain Dear friends, travelers and seekers of adventure, We've got fantastic news, the beach is good for your brain! Really, it's true and even backed up by science. You can find out how in the article linked below, but the gist of it...

Technically speaking a mala is a simple string of beads, but in reality they are so much more than that.  Mala, Mala Beads, Prayer Beads, Buddha Beads…. these mystical tools can be made from many different materials, and are generally used for the same purpose, but...