Explore Aerial Retreat
Boutique, holistic aerial dance retreats in stunning locations! Come for the aerial, stay for the community.
Explore Aerial Retreat
~ Performance Edition ~
Tulum, Mexico
March 3-12 2025​​
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Intermediate Silks, Lyra & Sling
+ Performance Focus
The mermaids take flight again this fall…
Calling all lifelong students and lovers of aerial, artists, and performers! Explore Aerial Retreat is geared towards those who want to take a dive into more intermediate level aerial technique, skills & theory.
It's an intentional space to tap into our unique style of movement & creativity in a non-judgmental environment, to strengthen our connection with ourselves, each other, our apparatus & to deepen our overall aerial practice from the inside, out! It's a chance to hang with aerialists from around the world, all the while surrounded by the natural beauty & culture of the Mayan Riviera.
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Imagine a retreat where the minute you touch down, you have a friendly community of aerialists to connect with, instant friends of a common thread & shared passion.
Imagine having a week of support meeting you exactly where you are at all week long so that you can reach for your goals during a week you've carved out just for YOU!
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Imagine making your inner child incredibly happy by exploring the mermaid archetype as we put on tails & dive into refreshing cenotes (gorgeous & spiritually sacred freshwater springs )
Imagine a training space with a turquoise view of the ocean & perhaps a spa day on our FULL rest day -midweek- after our exhaustion has peaked (properly earned of course).
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Imagine not losing 2 full days on arrival / departure days because this retreat is intentionally a little longer than most to allow you to settle & drop into to absorb all the goodness that Mexico, Tulum, and your amazing hosts have to offer!
This year we are excited to provide two different experiences depending on your goals for the week, energy level & budget!
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Our Performance Focus retreat offers the same packages listed below but more open gyms for all interested to gain feedback on their works in progress, feedback, group circles for brainstorming or deepening artistic concept & an opportunity to have their work filmed in a beautiful studio!
What's included in your Retreat:
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20+ hours of training time focused on silks, sling, lyra, duo + your own works in progress through technique classes, open gyms & group circles
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Daily yoga classes to fuse mind, body & spirit
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Aerial yoga classes
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9 nights of quality, boutique hotel accommodations
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Three meals a day...delicious, mostly organic!
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Group circles for connection through discussion & journaling
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Airport shuttle for arrival / departure
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Coordinated group transportation to / from included excursions.
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Mermaiding adventure (swim with a mermaid tail in Mexico's beautiful cenote!)
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Beach day & gift shopping
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Salsa night (lessons for all levels!)
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Relaxing sound bath experience
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Professional photoshoot
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Swimming pool / sundeck for relaxing
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Access to wifi
What's not included in your Retreat:
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Airfare/ baggage fees
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Travel insurance (required)
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Gratuities to staff or hosts
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Alcohol
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Additional Snacks / Meals
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Optional Massage
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Optional Private Lessons
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1-2 dinners on excursion outing nights depending on which package you choose
What is the Accommodation like?
You'll be staying in a boutique hotel, Sonido Del Mar, in the magical town of Tulum. The yoga studio and 1 of 2 training spaces we will use for aerial is attached to the hotel. We truly did enjoy some of our long & sweaty walks on the beach to the playa studio last year but are really happy with this accommodation upgrade for this convenience & many more!
We will relax in a tropical garden surrounded by palm trees & sunshine. There's an outdoor pool all year round to enjoy the sounds of nature, a peaceful studio palapa to practice yoga & a restaurant on-site to enjoy delicious & hearty meals. There are many different room types / options depending on your needs & budget, more info on these options below!
What kind of meals to expect?
At Explore Aerial Retreat, we believe in always supporting the local economy of the country we are a guest in. We hire locally owned / operated caterers (usually family run) to provide fresh, tasty, nutritious & filling meals that source local (organic when possible) products.
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner will generally take place at our hotel unless we have a time constraint- occasionally lunch is packed up and taken with us. Depending on which package you choose, there are 1-2 dinners that are not included in the retreat price, such as the circus show which includes appetizers & champagne however you are welcome to upgrade if you'd like.
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* We take allergies very seriously & can accommodate most diets in a creative way. Please share with us any of your dietary restrictions or needs in your application & we will make sure to have a plan for you or else help to find a solution! *
Option 1: The Simple Adventurer…
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16 hours of training time on silks, lyra, sling and open gyms to train skills independently
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Daily revitalizing yoga
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9 nights of boutique hotel accommodations
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Three healthy and delicious meals a day (excluding one excursion night)
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Mermaiding adventure (Swim with a mermaid tail in one of Tulum's beautiful cenotes!)
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Beach day exploration & gift shopping
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Salsa night (lessons for all levels!)
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Relaxing and restorative sound bath experience
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Professional photoshoot and edits
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Solo Suite $3200
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(1 king bed, full living room, and kitchen)
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Solo Studio $2900
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(1 double bed)
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Shared Room (2 ppl) $2700
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(2 king beds)
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Triple Shared Room (3 ppl) $2500
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(1 king, 2 double beds
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(First come / first serve)
Rooms / Rates
Option 2: The Abundant Explorer…
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16 hours of training time on silks, lyra, sling and open gyms to train skills independently
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Daily revitalizing yoga
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9 nights of boutique hotel accommodations
Three healthy and delicious meals a day (excluding two excursion nights)
Mermaiding Adventure (Swim with a mermaid tail in one of Tulum's beautiful cenote!) -
Beach Day Exploration & gift shopping
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Salsa Night (lessons for all levels!)
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Relaxing and restorative sound bath experience
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Professional photoshoot and edits
+ Cirque Du Soleil Joyà Show
+ Radhoo Spa Day (Includes a 60 minute massage!)
Solo Suite $3700​
(1 king bed, full living room, and kitchen)
Solo Studio $3400
(1 double bed)
Shared Room (2 ppl) $3200
(2 king beds)
Triple Shared Room (3 ppl) $3000
(1 king, 2 double beds
(First come / first serve)
Rooms / Rates
New Year's Sale!
Take 10% OFF Abundant Explorer Package and 15% of the Simple Adventurer Package until Jan 13th!
~ 2 Part payment plan option available!
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To take advantage of this sale, follow the directions in our latest Instagram post @exploreaerialretreat & mention this New Year promo in your application.
Apply before 11/3 for a $200 early bird discount!
A $500 non-refundable deposit is require to book your spot
~ Payment plans available! Please Inquire ~
Bring an Aerial buddy Promo: $200 off both retreats :)
Are you ready for an epic journey?!
In honor of our values to bring quality, custom-curation, safety, and promote artistic growth, we use an application process in order to ensure this is the right training program / retreat week for you to seize your greatest potential! After applying you will hear back within one week.
*Please note*
Many of prerequisites have some flexibility to them, just ask!
Also, you may join us if you are called and technique aerial classes aren't your main focus / you'd like to only partake in open gyms, outings or simply being a part of the group dynamic & tribe. Partners welcome! Mature & driven teenagers with a notated parental consent form may also be considered.