Sacred Earth Medicine Retreat
Punta Monterrey, Nayarit, Mexico | February 23-28, 2026
Return to Center
Join us for a soul-stirring journey where jungle meets ocean on the sacred shores of Punta Monterrey, Mexico. This 6-day retreat weaves the sacred wisdom of Earth medicine with deep heart connection to awaken your spirit and restore a sense of belonging. Join us in an adventure of transformation, beauty, and inner evolution where your heart can open and remember the wonders of life.
What to Expect
Step away from the noise of everyday life and into the heart of nature for a soul-nourishing, spirit-awakening retreat on the pristine Pacific coast of Mexico. Nestled within a private ecological reserve, Punta Monterrey is a secluded beachfront sanctuary where the jungle meets the sea—an ideal setting for deep inner work, sacred ceremony, and soulful restoration.
Punta Monterrey itself is a hidden gem—an eco-resort nestled between lush jungle hills and a private beach, with charming rustic bungalows, open-air dining, and panoramic views of the ocean. This is a place where time slows down and the soul remembers its natural rhythm.
This 5-night, 6-day retreat is a heartfelt invitation to return to yourself through ancient ritual, nourishing connection, and the profound intelligence of sacred plant medicine. Hosted on sacred land and held in reverence, this retreat will include:
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We will open the retreat with a heart-opening cacao ceremony guided by the ancient traditions of the Andean lineage, who revered cacao as a sacred plant medicine and a gift from the gods. Known as “food of the gods”, ceremonial-grade cacao carries both physical and spiritual benefits—gently energizing the body, enhancing mood, and deepening emotional connection. In our circle, we will share a warm, rich preparation of pure cacao, blessing it with our intentions before drinking. Guided meditation, music, and sacred space-holding will help open the heart and invite a sense of unity with self, others, and the Earth. This gentle yet profound medicine supports emotional release, creativity, and connection—creating the perfect foundation for deeper ceremonial work and community bonding.
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During our retreat, we will journey into the heart with a full-day sacred psilocybin journey. Guided by experienced facilitators, rooted in traditional earth medicine practices, this immersive experience offers a profound opportunity for healing, self-discovery, and spiritual connection. Throughout the day, we will honor the medicine with an opening ceremony, sacred music, and space for each participant to explore the depths of their own inner landscape. Surrounded by the beauty of Punta Monterrey’s jungle and ocean, you will be held in a nurturing space where transformation can unfold naturally. This is a day to open your heart, expand your awareness, and receive the wisdom that the medicine has to share.
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The temazcal is a traditional Mesoamerican sweat lodge ceremony, revered for centuries as a ritual of purification, renewal, and spiritual connection. Rooted in the ancestral practices of the Indigenous peoples of Mexico and Central America, the temazcal represents entering the womb of Mother Earth—a sacred space where mind, body, and spirit are cleansed through heat, steam, and prayer. Guided by an experienced temazcalero, participants gather inside a dome-shaped structure where volcanic stones, heated in a fire, are placed at the center. Water infused with medicinal herbs is poured over the stones, creating steam that carries the healing properties of the plants deep into the body. Songs, chants, and intention-setting weave throughout the ceremony, inviting release of what no longer serves and calling in renewed vitality. Beyond its physical benefits, the temazcal is a profound spiritual experience—honoring the wisdom of the earth, the elements, and the generations who have carried this sacred tradition forward.
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Each day at Punta Monterrey, you’ll be nourished with lovingly prepared, homemade meals crafted from fresh, local ingredients. These vibrant, wholesome dishes are designed to fuel both body and spirit, honoring the natural abundance of the region. Meals are served family-style at the long wooden “altar” table, a central gathering place where stories are shared, laughter flows, and community deepens with every bite. Whether it’s a colorful breakfast to greet the day, a refreshing midday feast, or a soul-satisfying dinner after ceremony, each meal is an offering of care—connecting us not only to the land that provides but to one another in gratitude and joy.
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Amidst the rich tapestry of ceremonies, shared meals, and meaningful connection, you’ll also have space to rest, relax, and simply be. Between gatherings, the days offer gentle pockets of time to nap in the shade, walk the secluded beach, float in the ocean, or journal your reflections. These quiet moments allow you to fully integrate the insights and feelings that arise during our sacred work, giving your mind and body the chance to absorb the experience on a deeper level. Whether you choose solitude or lighthearted connection with others, this balance of activity and stillness ensures your retreat is both transformative and replenishing.
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While we have plenty of transformational activities lined out, we also want you to experience the freedom to play, frolic, relax, hike, hang out on the beach and answer your souls callings.
Life is fast, retreat doesn’t have to be. Our vision is to create a spacious, yummy experience that will nourish your soul, relax your nervous system and ignite the wild within.
Punta Monterrey sits right on the Pacific Ocean with it’s own private beach. You can take to the water in sea kyaks or head inland for a hike through the luscious jungle.
There are hammocks to relax in and views to inspire expanded perceptions.
About the Sacred Venue - Punta Monterrey
Nestled along a secluded stretch of Mexico’s Pacific coast, Punta Monterrey is a stunning eco-resort and retreat sanctuary that merges rustic charm with serene luxury. Tucked deep within an ecological reserve spanning over 300 acres of lush jungle and untouched shoreline, it offers both immersion in nature and comfortable, thoughtfully designed accommodations.
This intimate hideaway consists of 16 boutique rooms—many crafted in bioclimatic architecture—with thatched roofs and spacious balconies that overlook the ocean or tropical canopy. Highlights include the serene Luxury Jungle Bungalows, prized for their tranquil proximity to the beach and dining area—perfect for savoring the sounds of the sea at dawn.
We offer suggested shared room accommodations with two beds as well as single bed rooms for privacy. All rooms are just steps away from the beach. There is option to upgrade to the luxury Bungalows upon availability.
Guests consistently describe Punta Monterrey as a true secret sanctuary. With no cell service, limited signage, and a rugged access road that feels like a portal into seclusion, the setting invites an authentic digital detox experience. The resort is praised for its natural beauty, peaceful atmosphere, private beach, and the immersive feeling of place that lingers long after departure.
Walk to the mud beach
Hike to the tinajas (natural stone pools)
Walk to the orchidarium
Kayak and SUP ride
Room Options & Investment in your Sacred Journey
Price of your room includes all retreat amenities, ceremonies, medicine and safe facilitation by skilled guides.
Shared Room Jungle Suite
Private or couples suite
Jungle Suite (Shared Room) $3,600 USD per person
We highly recommend shared room for this type of retreat. Often roommates become friends for life in these types of settings. This option is for those retreating with a partner, friend, or open to sharing accommodations. Please note, if you are sharing a room with a partner, we can arrange for a single king bed for you. Shared rooms come with two queen beds, jungle view, private bathroom and AC. If you plan to room with a friend or partner, please contact us via the form below and give us your names so we can assign you to the same room. Sharing a room is a great way to make the most of this community retreat experience.
$3,900 to reserve your private room.
Shared Luxury Jungle Bungalow Upgrade – $4,100 (based on availability)
Upgrade your stay to a stand alone bungalow that is spacious with AC, thatched roofs and beautiful deck with jungle views.
$4,400 to reserve your private bungalow.
Whats Included, Whats Not
Included:
Lodging for 5 nights / 6 days
Ground transportation to and from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) Airport
Beautiful shared or private room with bathroom & AC
3 delicious meals a day with dietary needs in mind
Beach front access for relaxation, sunsets, etc.
Daily yoga, movement, and dance opportunities
1 Cacao Ceremony
1 Full Day Psilocybin Journey
Integration Circle
Traditional Temazcal sweat lodge
Fire ceremony on the beach
Life changing experience
Not Included:
Airfare to and from Puerto Vallarta airport
Bar & Cantina expenses - alcoholic drinks, organic ice creams, and other food or beverage snacks offered on site
Optional spa treatments such as massages available for purchase on site
Extra spending cash for shopping, excursions, etc
Passport services
Currency exchange - this can be done at the airport, although most places take debit/credit cards
Additional excursions
Meet Your Retreat Hosts
Sarah Schaefgen
Sacred Ceremonialist | Reiki Master | IAKP Kambo Practitioner | Visionary Breathwork Guide | Spiritual Mentor
Sarah Schaefgen is an authentic embodiment of love, creativity and service to the human spirit. Her open heart is contagious and she thrives in creating spaces of beauty and safety. Growing up in Missoula MT, it was natural for her to have a deep reverence and connection to nature and the sacred land. Much of her life has been spent exploring various cultures and shamanic ways of living in harmony with the Earth and humanity. She has lived a life of service across multiple healing modalities and in 2019 co-founded Sacred Ally-Empowerment Arts Center with her husband Peter. Here they have created a safe haven for intentional community connection based on healing and spiritual evolution.
Sarah has been co-faciliating international retreats along side her dedicated team for several years now blending sacred intention with the soul expanding adventure of travel.
Peter Schaefgen
Ceremonial Space Holder | Sound Healer | Reiki Practitioner | Visionary Breathwork Guide | Empowerment Mentor
Peter has walked to the edge of society’s masculine conditioning. It was there that he broke through the illusions and stepped into embodying the divine masculine path. His journey drew him to be of service in deeper ways to life and his community. Over the last 10 years, Peter has dedicated himself to the studies and training of various healing modalities including the art of sound healing, Breathwork, Reiki and sacred mens work.
Peter is known for his big heart and safe, gentle presence with space holding.
Cache Hartzell
Ceremonial Leader | Transformational Coach | Yoga Therapist | Author | Spiritual Mentor
With over four decades of leadership and ceremonial expertise, Cache Hartzell—affectionately known as the "Love Wizard"—is a highly regarded international ceremonial leader, author, transformational coach, and co-founder of both the Sacred Journeys Interactive Psychedelic Plant Medicine Facilitator Training and The Heart of the Earth & Sky Entheogenic Sanctuary . Her work is grounded in love, community, and the belief in each individual’s innate brilliance. Cache’s extensive training spans meditation, entheogenic medicine ceremonies, somatic movement, vibrational healing, and breathwork. She is a nationally certified bodyworker, ERYT 500 yoga teacher, and the visionary co-founder of Montana’s first Tibetan Buddhist Center. As a spiritual mentor and minister, Cache creates safe, sacred spaces for profound transformation and self-discovery. Her playful and compassionate approach empowers others to connect with their inner wisdom, embrace their potential, and unlock their soul’s treasures. As Cache says:
"I SEE your wholeness! Let’s unlock the treasure trove of YOUR answers and play
with the symphony of your soul.