Our Programs

Sweet Retreats’ mission is to uphold the integrity and creativity of circus arts through education, inspiration, and high level coaching. We strive to lead the newer generations of circus artists, students, hobby aerialists, and circus enthusiasts with kindness, inclusion, respect and reverence for the complicated beauty that is circus arts. We value emotional authenticity, and encourage all of our participants to live, train, and create with honesty. We see potential in each unique person, and value fun, playfulness, feeling the feels, and hard work.

Our programs and curriculums are created to teach students not only the what of training, but the how and why as well. Strong technique, creative tools, mechanics, cross training, and building confidence through practice help students work towards autonomy in their bodies and practices.

It is our priority to create a welcoming, inclusive environment. Our goal is for each student to experience a deeper connection with and understanding of their body, ownership and embodiment of their skills, and a safe space for personal expression.

Sweet Retreats are:

  • all inclusive train-cations with world class teachers and amazing food.
  • located at at Casa Chango Mexico just outside of Puerto Escondido.
  • for people who love circus arts, aerial arts, and learning about their bodies.
  • fun and life changing.

Types of Programs:

One Week Intensive Retreats

Enjoy the best vacation doing the things you love the most with other people who love them. Retreats are one week long, all-inclusive vacation training intensives. Each retreat has a different focus. Come train with world class teachers and have the best train-cation of your life!  See all of our upcoming retreats here.

Circus Residency Programs

Come live at our circus school in paradise. Circus Residency is a 4-12 week intensive where aerial students can train circus school style and live, eat, work, and play in a creative community.  
The combined classes make a comprehensive training program from aerial skills & artistry to dance, acrobatics, flexibility training, and performance. Extras include juggling, flow arts, and creative projects. Group and solo acts are created.  
Accommodations & meals are included so students can focus on training, resting, playing, creating, and exploring.
Our teaching staff is world class, offering students inclusive and comprehensive coaching that is adaptable for students with various training backgrounds (from strong beginner to high intermediate level aerial students).
Classes run 5 days per week (Wed-Sun) with 2 days (Mon/Tues) off to rest, explore, and/or work. Wifi allows residents to work/study remotely. Residents can explore the local community, take Spanish lessons, salsa dancing, surfing, beach days, and explore local markets.
Each residency has a slightly different focus which may include performance & act creation, aerial teacher training, or both.  
Strong beginner to high intermediate level aerial students are encouraged to apply.

Check out our upcoming Circus Residency Programs on this page.

Aerial Mentorship Program

Dive in as a student, and emerge as a professional. Aerial Mentorship is a live in program for students to work closely with their teachers/mentors in order to create a professional career in circus arts as a teacher or performer. Professional Artist Mentorships are available during our winter/spring Circus Residencies. Aerial Teacher Training Mentorships are available during our summer Circus Residencies.

Read more about our Mentorship Programs here.

Professional Circus Artist Residencies

Professional and pre-professional circus artists can live at Casa Chango for a period of time to focus on their training and/or creation. Meals included. Train in our 2000 sq ft open air circus gym in paradise. Read more about this program here.

Digital Nomad Residencies

Imagine yourself in living in Mexico at an all-inclusive eco-resort that was co-created by dreamers, artists and circus performers.  You’ll enjoy highspeed internet as you co-work with other nomads and movement enthusiasts, surrounded by views of the Sierra Madre Mountains, the Pacific Ocean and the peaceful Colotepec River.  When you aren’t working, you’ll train, play and dance in our open-air circus gym, lounge by the pool and hot tub and be fully supported with 3 balanced and healthy meals a day, 6 days a week. 

After the laptops close, get ready to be fully immersed into all of the wonderful things that our home in Puerto Escondido, Mexico has to offer. Do you want to surf, hike, dance, learn Spanish or snorkel?  Read more here.

Family Retreats

Everybody’s needs are met.

  • Classes for adults and children
  • Child care
  • All meals and snacks included
  • Date nights
  • Playful, save environment in nature
  • Parents can actually relax and enjoy family time