Sweet Retreats Registration

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to pay in full now, or can I send a deposit to save my spot?

You can save your spot by paying a deposit. Deposits for week-long retreats are $500 USD / $10,000 MXN. Deposits for residency programs are $1000 USD / $20,000 MXN.

When is payment due in full?

Full payment is due 30 days before the first day of the retreat/residency program.

What is the early bird discount?

The $300 early bird discount expires 3-4 months before the program begins. In order to get the early bird discount, you must pay IN FULL before the cut off date. After that, you will have to pay full tuition.

What is the alumni discount?

If you have come to a retreat or residency program previously at Sweet Retreats, you automatically get a $200 alumni discount for your next retreat.

What is the referral discount and how does it work?

Word of mouth is our best advertising, and we love to reward people for recruiting new retreaters. For some retreats you get $100 USD off your tuition for each new retreater (someone who has never been on a Sweet Retreat before) you refer to a retreat. You can refer someone to a different retreat that you are going to or bring a friend to the same retreat you are attending. Make sure you tell the person you referred to put your name on the form where it says ‘How did you hear about this retreat?’ so we will know you referred them.

Referral discount does not apply for all retreats.

Can I pay with a payment plan?

In some cases we allow payment plans. Please email us at SweetRetreatsMexico@gmail.com to request a payment plan. Full tuition is always due prior to the date of the retreat.

Which rooms are available?

All rooms are first come first served. In order to book the room of your choice, we recommend signing up as early as possible.
The rooms we have available are as follows:
Shared Dorm (gender mixed) up to 4 people (2 dorms / 8 people)
Private Ground Floor Room w Shared Bathroom (4 rooms)
Private Loft Room w Shared Bathroom (4 rooms)
Private Room w Private Bathroom (2 rooms)
Private Room w Private Bathroom & Air Conditioner (1 room)
Read more about the rooms here.

What days should I arrive and depart? How will the week run?

Our retreats are advertised as one week. For example August 1-8. In this case, you would arrive on August 1 and depart on August 8. There are 5 days of classes on the retreat.

Here is an example of how the retreat would run:
August 1 – Arrivals, lunch, dinner, orientation
August 2 – Classes in the morning and afternoon
August 3 – Classes in the morning and afternoon / Evening trip to the bioluminescent lagoon
August 4 – Classes in the morning and afternoon
August 5 – No classes. Excursions to beach and baby turtle release
August 6 – Classes in the morning and afternoon / Evening trip to the night market
August 7 -Classes in the morning / Afternoon trip to the beach for sunset
August 8 – Breakfast and departures

Can I arrive a day early or stay a day later?

We are not able to accommodate any extra nights for most retreats.

Where should I stay in Puerto Escondido if I want to extend my vacation?

If you are arriving earlier and/or departing later than the days specified for your retreat, we recommend staying in a hotel, hostel, or airbnb in the neighborhood called ‘La Punta’ in Puerto Escondido. There are plenty of great places to eat, shops, cafes, classes, etc and lots of interesting people to meet. Anywhere you stay in la punta is walking distance to the beach. From there you can easily get to any of the other areas in Puerto Escondido.

If I want to come to 2 retreats back to back, how does that work?

We love having guests for longer than one week, and we highly recommend coming for 2 retreats back to back. If you sing up for 2 retreats back to back, the following guidelines apply:
–You get a $100 USD discount.
-Your accommodations are free for the nights between retreats (up to 2 nights).
-Meals are not included during the time between retreats. We will give you great advice to explore and try new restaurants in town.

When do meals begin/end on the retreat?

Meals begin with lunch on arrival day and end with breakfast on departure day. Daily meal schedule is as follows:
7:30-9:30am – Breakfast
1pm – Lunch
3:30pm – Afternoon sweet treat and iced coffee/tea
7pm – Dinner
7:30pm – Dessert

Read more about our meals here.

What time is check in / check out?

Check in is after 12pm on arrival day. If you arrive before your room is ready, you can hang out by the pool while you wait.
Check out is by 10am on departure day. If you depart after 10am, you can hang out by the pool while you wait for your taxi.

Is my airport shuttle included in the price?

Your shuttle from the airport to Casa Chango is included in the price of your retreat as long as you arrive/depart to Puerto Escondido (PXM) airport on the designated days of the retreat. If you arrive a day early or depart a day later, you will have to pay for your own taxi. If you arrive/depart to a different airport, you will have to pay for your own taxi. We will send you information about how to get your own taxi upon request.

You can find our recommendations for booking travel on this page.

Can I bring my significant other to a week-long Retreat?

Yes. You can bring your significant other to the retreat.
If your SO wants to participate in the full retreat including classes, both of you must fill out separate registration forms requesting a private room. You can then take $300 USD off of the price of the room for each person. For example, if you both sign up for a private room that costs $2200 USD, you each pay $1900 USD ($3800 total). If you both sign up for a private room that costs $2500 USD, you each pay $2200 USD ($4400 total).

If your SO wants to participate in the retreat but not take classes, please have them fill out this significant other application. The cost for your SO for the week is $800 USD which includes accommodation (shared with you), all meals, all non-class retreat activities, and use of all community spaces, swimming pool, gym (when classes are not in session), gardens, and hang out areas.

Please email us at SweetRetreatsMexico@gmail.com with any questions.

Can I bring my significant other to a 4-12 week Residency Program?

Yes. You can bring your significant other to our Residency Programs.
If your SO wants to participate in the full Residency Program including classes, both of you must fill out separate registration forms requesting a private room. You can then take $300 USD off of the price of the room for each person. For example, if you both sign up for a private room that costs $4600 USD, you each pay $4300 USD ($8600 total). If you both sign up for a private room that costs $5100 USD, you each pay $4800 USD ($9600 total).

If your SO wants to join you for part or all of your residency but not take classes, please have them fill out this significant other application. Your SO would be a part of the community and is invited into all community spaces including dining area, pool, and gym when classes are not in session. SO may participate in all community events outside of course program classes.
The cost for your SO for the residency are as follows:
–Nightly rate $60 USD or $1200 MXN
–Weekly rate $400 USD or $8000 MXN
–Monthly rate $1200 USD or $2400 MXN

Please email us at SweetRetreatsMexico@gmail.com with any questions.

Can I bring my child?

If you would like to bring your child, that may be an option for most retreats. Children under 14 are not allowed to take classes in most adult retreats. Childcare is not included in the retreat, but can be added as an extra. Please email us at SweetRetreatsMexico@gmail.com for more information.

Can I bring a friend who doesn’t want to do aerial?

If your friend wants to share your room/bed, it is an option at most retreats for your friend to join you as your ‘significant other’. If your friend wants their own room, this may be an option at some retreats. Please email us at SweetRetreatsMexico@gmail.com for more information.

Can I bring my pet?

Pets are welcome on a case by case basis. If you would like to bring your pet to your retreat, please fill out this Pet Application and make sure you read our Pet Policy on this page.

What is the cancellation policy?

Once registration is confirmed, no refunds will be issued if you cancel.

To read our full cancellation policy, please go to this page.

Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Cancel more than 60 days before 1st day of retreat: 60% of your tuition paid (not including deposit) can transfer toward a future Sweet Retreat within 18 months of cancellation.
Cancel 30-60 days before the 1st day of retreat: 40% of your tuition paid (not including deposit) can transfer toward a future Sweet Retreat within 18 months of cancellation.
Cancel up to 30 days before the 1st day of the retreat: 20% of your tuition paid (not including deposit) can transfer toward a future Sweet Retreat within 18 months of cancellation.

Can I get a massage during the retreat?

YES! We have our own massage space and several massage therapists that will come give sessions during your retreat. Our general manager will be happy to book massages for you.

What excursions are offered at the retreat?

Read about all available excursions on this page.
The excursions we schedule into each week-long retreat include:
Trips to the Beach
Baby Sea Turtle Release
Night Market
Bioluminescent Lagoon

We look forward to your visit! If you have any other questions, you can email us at SweetRetreatsMexico@gmail.com.