OUR WHY

Retreats have been an essential part of my spiritual practice and have played a pivotal role in my holistic health journey.

In fact, the vision for Saffron & Sage emerged during an extended season of rest and retreat. During my six-month sabbatical in Mexico Doctors found four tumors rapidly growing in my neck and thyroid.

Now Saffron & Sage exists as an urban sanctuary for the city's most influential leaders who believe that holistic healthcare is the foundation of personal and professional development leading to expansion and transformation.

The Saffron & Sage International Retreat exists as an essential extension of our holistic healthcare model where we take a select group of women to the land where it all began.

Mexico is not just the birthplace of Saffron & Sage, but also a country that serves as a beautiful container for rest and renewal. We will be traveling to the sacred state of Oaxaca where health and healing has been central to the indigenous communities that have inhabited this place for centuries.

This retreat takes place in the middle of Winter and also the beginning of the New Year. Winter is the season of rest and reflection. A time for slow living and resetting in preparation for Spring.

This week is an opportune time to reflect on the year that has come to pass while looking forward to the future year and what you want to behold.

I look forward to making pilgrimage to Puerto Escondido with you.

Cristin D. Smith

Founder & CEO

BOOKING TRAVEL:

DESTINATION:

Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca (PXM)

If you live in San Diego you can fly out of San Diego (SAN) or Tijuana (TIJ)**.

ARRIVAL FLIGHT:

Must arrive in Puerto Escondido by 11 am on Monday, January 15

DEPARTURE FLIGHT:

Your departure time no earlier than 2 pm on Saturday, January 20.

Transportation between the PXM airport and our retreat location will be provided for you. Please ensure your flights arrive and depart according to the above times.

WHAT YOU NEED:

- Passport or Passport card

- Valid Driver's License or ID card

**FLYING FROM TIJUANA:

If you choose to fly out of Tijuana, there is an option to use CBX, where you arrive at the border stateside, walk across and arrive directly at the Tijuana airport ready to board your plane.

Once you have booked your travel please share the details so we can track your trip for any hiccups or delays. Also if anyone has corresponding trip plans we can connect you in advance .

IMPORTANT:

ALL foreign citizens traveling to Mexico MUST fill out an Official Entry Immigration Form (FMM) prior to their arrival to Mexico. This can be done at the airport or CBX.

When filling out address at destination please use:

Carretera Federal Km. 113, Puerto, Salina Cruz - Santiago Pinotepa Nacional, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS

Each day our resident Chef and local Oaxacan sous chefs will personally prepare and serve three curated cuisines that are specifically designed to nourish the body and clear toxins from your system. In order to best serve you, please fill out the form below to inform us of any dietary restrictions so we can accommodate in advance.

PACKING LIST:

• Don’t forget your passport!

• 1 carry on suitcase

• Tennis / walking / closed toed shoes

• 2 pair long pants

• Mosquito repellent

• Sunscreen

• Journal & writing utensils - THIS IS CRUCIAL DO NOT FORGET

• Book

• Herbs, Supplements, Medications

• Yoga or workout outfits

• Swimsuit & cover up

• Sunglasses

• Sandals

• Camera (so you can take pictures without using your phone)

• Reusable water bottle - insulated is recommended

• Hat

• Cash for any expenses you might incur at the airport or while in the country - while this is an all-inclusive retreat, it’s a good idea to have a little cash on hand for expenses outside of the retreat. Most places take credit cards, but it's good to carry pesos. You can exchange cash at the airport or order Mexican pesos from your bank. We will not be stopping at any ATMs.