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A Letter to Workshop, Retreat & Other Group Leaders
Please click on the title of each workshop (if underlined) for more information.
 In our commitment to “The Soul of Travel” award-winning travel journalist Judith Fein and her photographer husband Paul Ross invite you to a travel journalism retreat in the heart of the Yucatan, in Mexico, near Belize.
We will go to remote Maya archaeological sites, cook with Maya people, swim, go kayaking, get a massage, take a boat trip, enjoy breakfast and a three-course candlelight gourmet dinner each day, explore the remote tropical lagoon where the resort is located, and learn to transform all these experiences into travel articles and travel stories.
WHY TAKE A TRAVEL WRITING WORKSHOP, WHO THE WORKSHOP IS FOR
Do you want to have more fulfilling travel adventures?
Would you like to explore and communicate your truth to others?
Do you long to be in the moment, see in the moment, and be a more active participant in life?
Then join us for unique and unforgettable adventures and experiences on the road.
The trips and workshops are designed for any and all of the following:
- people who want to be travelers instead of tourists
- folks who want to stretch and learn new skills
- people who want to be travel journalists
- experienced travel journalists who want to expand their horizons
- those who are interested in writing and/or photography
- people who want to immerse themselves fully in local culture
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Yoga Teacher Certification Training :: Basic Hatha Yoga Winter Session 2008
Winter Session 2008: January 26 - February 23
 This is the 12th consecutive year we have offered the Teacher Training course in Mexico. Enjoy a unique opportunity to escape the cold winter months and enjoy the warm, sunny weather of Mexico, while earning certification as an Integral Yoga Hatha Teacher.
Instructor Swami Ramananda is the president of the New York Integral Yoga Institute and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition, who has been practicing Yoga for over 30 years.
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 Plan now to relish the richness of the lower Yucatan at Rancho Encantado, located just south of the pristine Sian Ka’an Biosphere and 30 minutes north of Belize, on the shores of the Laguna Bacalar, a 40 mile long by 5 mile wide Cenote-fed Laguna.
Connie Delgado and Margo Hinnenkamp will be your guides on this trip. They both have traveled extensively in the Yucatan for many years.
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 Amanda’s understanding of yoga’s essence and her experience in teaching allows her classes to be spontaneous, fluid and accommodating to all levels of students. She guides each student toward their own edge by helping them experience the strength of pranayama and the intimacy of slow conscious movement from the core that is possible through that understanding.
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Yoga & Exploration
in the Yucatan with Vickie & Jerry Aldridge
March 6 – 15, 2008
  
~ Revel in the pure delight of being alive
in this magical place!! ~
Explore the inner journey of Yoga that challenges, nurtures, and transforms
Enjoy the beauty and tranquility that Rancho Encantado promises you.
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Tropical Yoga in Mexico
... to rest, renew, and relax into the “ahhh” of Yoga
March 16-23, 2008
  Gather on the tranquil shores of Laguna Bacalar, nestled in the Mayan Yucatan with Susan Branum, Molly Drake and friends for an intimate, transformative week of practice and pure pleasure.This week is designed for those who desire the serenity of a personal retreat and a more internal and meditative approach to yoga and life.
Susan and Molly are passionate lifetime explorers of breath, movement, sound, and stillness. They share a deep respect for the teachings of Angela Farmer from whom they mutually derive inspiration and influence. Together they provide a combined experience of over 50 years of teaching yoga, Pilates and Inner Body explorations.
We are pleased to announce...
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Bringing many years of experience in Atma Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, DansKinetics, Meditation, Pranayama (breathwork), and Kirtan (yoga chanting), Coleen Elwood, Tara Cindy Sherman, and Margie Weaver invite you to journey deeper into the heart of your yoga practice. On the shores of Laguna Bacalar at beautiful Rancho Encantado, you will have the opportunity to dive into two daily classes, plus evening Kirtan and experience a traditional Sweat Lodge Ceremony. In your free time, rest and rejuvenate in the magic of the lake, the warmth of the sun, and the rich history of the land. Melt away the winter blues and revitalize your life and your practice. Reiki and other spa treatments available at additional cost. 20% discount on spa treatments booked in advance.
- Single Occupancy - Garden Casita: $2000, Laguna Casita: $2200
- Double Occupancy - Garden Casita: $1425, Laguna Casita: $1550
- Triple Occupancy - Garden Casita: $1395, Laguna Casita: $1510
- Companions Not Taking Yoga - Garden Double: $700, Laguna Double: $825
Includes 7 nights lodging, plus breakfast and dinner at Rancho,
teachers’ programs, and round trip airport transfer.
20% discount on Spa Treatments booked in advance.
Reservations: Contact Mary Lee Krahn612.721.1818/612.306.4494
maryleekrahn@hotmail.com
~ $75 Non-refundable deposit to hold space
~ $500 Deposit by 12/15/07
~ Full amount by 1/19/08
~ $125 Cancellation Fee 1/19-2/25/08
~ No refunds after 2/25/08
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MORE TO COME!
A Letter to Workshop, Retreat & Other Group Leaders
We would like to invite you to explore the possibility of using Rancho Encantado for your workshop, retreat, reunion or other group this coming season. Rancho Encantado is a beautiful property on the shore of magnificent Laguna Bacalar near the border of Belize in the southern part of Quintana Roo, Mexico. We have twelve private cottages on the water, nestled among twelve acres of lushly landscaped tropical grounds with coconut palms, citrus groves, fruit trees and an abundance of flowers and birds.
Our charming lakeside palapa houses a dining room placed around a fountain and garden as well as a small gift shop featuring indigenous crafts and clothing of Mexico and Guatemala. We serve a menu of exquisitely prepared foods, including seafood, chicken and fish, often prepared in traditional Mayan dishes. An extensive variety of vegetarian fare, as well as healthy vegetable and fruit drinks, are also available. Whole grain breads, rolls and muffins are baked daily in our kitchen. Our buffet breakfasts include a variety of cereals including our own Rancho granola. Yogurt, platters of fresh fruit, and freshly squeezed orange juice offer a happy and health greeting to the day.
Our spa offers a rich array of wellness and natural beauty treatments. Our staff is highly skilled and deeply caring. Our massage hut is built out on the water and has its own dock. Enjoy a luxurious and healing treatment while the gentle rhythms of the laguna and the healing hands of our therapist soothe all tensions. Your group can also soak in our beautifully handcrafted outdoor Jacuzzi located in a secluded cove.
Groups may gather in Cathedral Maya, a soaring palapa, over fifty feet in height, located at the water’s edge. This very special space is ideal for movement, meditation, discussions and any other flavor of deep group process. A large stone altar on one end can be used for your special purposes and is adorned daily with fresh flowers.
Group rates are discounted and include the breakfast buffet and delightful full course candle lit dinner. Lunch may also be added at a minimum cost. With a minimum of twelve participants, two group leaders stay in one of our charming garden casitas at no charge.
Please give us a call or email us to inquire about reserving a space during the upcoming season. We’d be happy to answer whatever questions you might have and see what we can do to accommodate for your group. We have had many years of experience serving groups and look forward to including yours. Please visit our website for more information and pictures. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely, Mary Visarraga
US Reservation Office
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We have left previous seasons' retreats, workshops, etc. listed here. If you are interested in a repeat of one of these or have any suggestions for future events, contact us or the group leader.
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NOTE: All reservations made up until the time the Rancho is sold will be honored by the new owners.
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