We InviteYou to Join Us @ A Mother’s Love Retreat
🌸 Introducing "A Mother’s Love Retreat" 🌸
Join us for a transformative 5-day retreat on the Mexican Pacific coast, designed exclusively for mothers who have experienced the unimaginable loss of a child to suicide. We understand that the pain and grief can be overwhelming, and that is why we have curated this safe and nurturing space for healing and growth.
At the "Mother’s Love" retreat. we will provide you with a compassionate support system, where you can connect with other mothers who share similar experiences and emotions. Together, we will embark on a journey of healing, guided by professional therapists and experts in grief counseling.
Through a variety of therapeutic workshops and sessions, we will explore different modalities that have shown promising results in the healing process. We introduce you to the healing power of ocean — including surf lessons to help you ride the waves of grief. Our program includes individual therapy sessions, surf lessons (optional), yoga, mediation, sound therapy, group support circles, mindfulness practices, and more. You will have the opportunity to learn coping mechanisms, gain insights into navigating the complex emotions, and develop tools to rebuild your life.
Our highly qualified team of clinicians, therapists, healers, and coaches are here to welcome you to Sayulita, Mexico. Here you will find solace in nature and an intimate community where love and compassion are shared.
Trust us. While it may not seem like it, it is possible to heal and there is hope. We invite you to this safe, loving place where we give space for our grief and trauma.
What’s included? Todo!
Your 5-day excursion includes:
Ground transportation to/from Puerto Vallarta’s international airport.
4 nights lodging in your own a private casita at Casa Cinetica.
All food and non-alcoholic beverages on campus. All of our chef-prepared meals are locally sourced and served in the authentic family style of Mexican cooking. (Alcohol and drugs are strictly prohibited at our retreats.)
Morning Yoga + Meditation + Mindfulness practices.
Daily Surf Lessons (optional). We welcome all levels of surfing — new and experienced. We invite you to learn to surf with us!
Small group therapy in a safe place with a licensed therapist trained in suicide loss. We continue care after you return home with 3 additional months of online group therapy.
Sound therapy and deep breath work to release stored trauma that is holding us back
Psycho-education on the neurological effects of PTSD & Widows’ Brain
A highly spiritual session with our staff medium to connect us with our departed
A final night beach bonfire ceremony designed to let go and restore breath and light
Relaxation and massage sessions to feel refreshed and rejuvenated
Imagine waking up rested and restored
in a your own casita
overlooking the sun-drenched
blue waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Behind you is a lush jungle with birds welcoming in the morning, and in
front of you is the sleepy little
beach town of Sayulita.
This is
Casa Cinetica.
Casa Cinetica - (translated to Kinetic Home) are the accommodations for all of The Light Within’s women’s events. The six guest houses are fully functional with either a king or queen bed, luxury linens, a private rain shower, and either shared or private kitchens. Individual residences maintain your privacy and peace — while the common spaces allow for the vibrant flow of conversation, family-style meals, and poolside fun.
Rooms are available for registration in either king or queen bed sizes. Visit Casa Cinetica online to view room options. We do not have a shared option avialable for our widows’ retreat.
Designed for Small Groups (6 guests)
If you've ever been in a grief group or a widows club, you may have experienced a feeling of not quite fitting in. This is a common experience for those whose spouses died by suicide, as opposed to from a car accident or terminal illness. The layers of complexity that come with a suicide death can create a profound sense of loneliness and isolation.
At The Light Within we host only a small group of women (max of 6 guests) per event. We respect your privacy and honor your loved ones. We create a safe, intimate circle of widows supporting other widows.
But, what if I don’t surf?
Not to worry! While we love to surf, and want to share in healing power of being on a board, surfing is always an optional activity at our retreats. We don’t want anyone to feel uncomfortable or pressured to paddle out.
Likewise, our experienced instructors have helped countless individuals master the art of standing on a surfboard for their first time. Daily, we hand select the best local surf spots based on the experience level of the group. Don't let age, ethnicity, or body type deter you because surfing is for everyone. The choice to surf is yours.
We are here to serve you!
Our staff is comprised of the highest quality of professional practitioners, instructors, and therapists. Every team member lives here locally and is excited to share their home, compassion, and knowledge with you.
Our clinical staff of licensed therapists are available to lead both group and individual therapy sessions. Our safe containers allow for open and honest sharing. We are also happy to coordinate your care pre- and post-event with your local clinicians and therapists. With every group, we continue to the community we have created with an additional three months of online group therapy with the women you have come to know and trust.
We are honored to welcome you to Sayulita and are happy to answer any questions you have!
Check out our Team Page for more details.
Reserve your spot today
for $3,495
Pay in full or pay $199 down with
the remainder in easy, monthly installments.
We never want financial ability to be the reason someone cannot join us. That is why we offer a number of financial options — including full scholarships and personal and corporate gifts. Visit our Financial Options page for more information.