Sacred vessels
A Wild Clay Retreat for Soul Reclamation
Sacred Vessels is an invitation into a 6-day sanctuary of creation, restoration, and remembrance—guided by an ancient wild clay process. A return to your body, the earth, your soul, and the creative life force within.
Sayulita, MX • Jan 28 - Feb 2, 2026
Formed through clay and community, breath and movement, ritual and rest—Sacred Vessels is a reclamation: a creative rite for women ready to slow down, be seen, and reinhabit themselves. Not simply a retreat, but a return to wholeness.
Over six days and five nights, we’ll gather in intimate community—under the full moon, during whale season—to regulate, reawaken, and remember. Through the grounding ritual of creating with wild clay, we’ll reclaim the parts of ourselves that have been stretched thin, frayed, silenced, or forgotten.
Why this retreat?
Because something in you is ready.
Ready to stop surviving and start thriving.
To come home to your body, your rhythm.
To meet your inner voice with gentleness.
To remember your creativity and wholeness are
sacred and powerful.
To reclaim your life.
Set on a beachfront estate near Sayulita, this all-inclusive retreat offers both sanctuary and spaciousness. Intentionally designed to support nervous system regulation, authentic expression, and creative reconnection in a safe, supportive environment.
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Morning yoga, meditations, and breathwork ground us in the body.
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The hands-on alchemy of wild clay invites deep presence and soul remembrance.
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A secret beach, sunset sound bath, & reflective journaling soothe the system.
We co-create
with the elements
Together we forage, cleanse, hand-build, and pit fire clay gathered with our own hands—transforming earth into form, just as we transform ourselves. You’ll return home with a vessel co-created with the elements—a living symbol of clarity, transformation, and creative power.
No ceramic experience needed.
Day 1 : Arrival⋅Opening
Settle in, soften, and exhale.
Guests are welcomed at the airport and brought to the retreat property via shared transfer. You’ll have time to unwind, explore the lush grounds, and settle into your beautiful room.
That evening, we’ll gather for a nourishing welcome dinner, open our circle, and set intentions for the journey ahead.
Day 2 : gather ⋅ earth
& Cleanse ⋅ water
This is the day we gather and cleanse—earth, presence, and truth.
Morning yoga and breathwork gently return you to your body’s wisdom. After breakfast, we dig into the world of wild clay: how to identify, gather, and test it—while exploring the deeper philosophies woven into these steps.
We then set off on a once-in-a-lifetime excursion to a secret clay beach. We begin cleansing the clay and ourselves—physically, emotionally, energetically. Lunch follows our return, and in the afternoon, we begin exploring methods of processing—both the foraged clay and the inner narratives that no longer serve us. The evening offers quiet reflection, journaling, or rest, followed by a nourishing sunset dinner.
Day 3 : create ⋅ soul
This is the day we create—from vision to form.
We begin with morning yoga, breathwork, and a nourishing breakfast, followed by a guided meditation to awaken vision and clarity.
Through demonstrations, we explore how to bring dreams into form—learning techniques for pinch pots, coil, and mold built forms. After lunch, the afternoon opens into spaciousness: an open studio for continued ceramic creation and support, or time to rest, reflect, journal, swim, or simply be. The day ends with a nourishing sunset dinner.
Day 4 : sound ⋅ air
We begin again with the familiar rhythm—yoga, breathwork, breakfast, and meditation—to ground, clear, and attune.
The morning invites us back to the vessels we’ve shaped, with hands-on demos in natural glazing and surface techniques that honor each piece’s unique form.
The afternoon is a sacred pause—an invitation into stillness, spaciousness, and reflection, both for ourselves and our creations. After so much forming, we rest.
As the sun sets, we gather for a healing sound bath that soothes the nervous system and guides us gently into an evening of quiet and peace.
Day 5 : alchemize ⋅ fire
We begin with our familiar rhythm—yoga, breathwork, breakfast, and meditation—to center and prepare.
The morning is spacious and quiet, inviting integration before the fire.
After lunch, we shift into action—gathering around the pit to learn the art of building, tending, and preparing for the transformative flame. We ready our vessels for the fire—both literal and symbolic.
As the sun sets and the moon rises, we gather in ceremony for the full moon pit firing: a ritual of release, transformation, and soul resilience.
The evening closes with a celebratory farewell dinner on the beach, under the moonlight—where we reflect on all that has been illuminated during our time together.
Day 6 : emergence
We gather one final time to reflect, share, and honor the vessels.
Emerging from the alchemizing fire, we embody our next form—resilient, re-formed, and renewed. We return to the sea for a final ritual cleansing, washing away the last remnants of the flame.
With clear hearts, steady breath, and vessels shaped by hand and soul, we prepare to reenter daily life—revitalized, reconnected, and whole.
We share a final breakfast together before checkout and transfer back to Puerto Vallarta airport, carrying the rhythm of this journey with us as we depart.
This retreat is for you if:
You feel like you’ve lost touch with your creativity, your voice, or your purpose
You’re craving nervous system healing and somatic grounding
You’ve been navigating burnout, life transitions, overwhelm, or a sense of dysregulation
You want to be in an intimate, supportive space with other women who get it
You long to reconnect with nature, with ritual, and with your own creative flow
You’re curious about the ancient process of creating with wild clay—and how it can become a mirror, a medicine, and a teacher on the path of remembering
No prior clay experience is needed
“This retreat is an evolution of what came before—rooted in the lessons learned moving through unraveling. After experiencing burnout myself and the slow, often invisible work of rebuilding, I knew I had to shape an experience that offered what I most needed: Not more doing. Not more striving. But rest. Reset. Remembering. And recreating. This is a space where you can arrive exactly as you are—no performance, no pressure.”
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5 nights / 6 days in stunning oceanfront accommodations
Wake to the sound of waves and fall asleep beneath the stars—each room is a serene, beautiful space to rest and reset.Daily movement, yoga, breathwork + somatic meditations
Gently regulate the nervous system and return to your body through grounding daily practices.All wild clay materials + instruction
Includes foraging, cleansing, tools, and hands-on guidance in pinch, coil, and sculptural techniques using local wild clay.Secret clay beach excursion
A once-in-a-lifetime journey to a sacred shoreline where we gather earth with reverence and wonder.Sunset sound bath
A deeply soothing sonic experience to recalibrate your system and invite deep rest.Farewell full moon dinner + pit fire ceremony
An unforgettable evening of ritual, fire, ocean, and soul as we honor what’s been transformed.Daily nourishing meals prepared by our private chefs
Includes 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 5 dinners—all lovingly crafted to meet your dietary needs and support your body’s healing.Daily room cleaning
Enjoy fresh, tidy spaces each day so you can focus fully on rest, connection, and creation.Concierge service for additional experiences
On-site support to arrange optional activities such as massages, water healing sessions, energy work, and more.Group transportation from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
Ground transfers to and from the retreat center at scheduled times are included—just arrive, and we’ll take care of the rest.
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Airfare to and from Puerto Vallarta (PVR)
Medical insurance
Travel insurance (Highly recommended—life happens, and insurance can help protect your investment in case of unexpected changes)
Alcoholic beverages
Private transfers for arrivals/departures outside the scheduled group times (we’re happy to help coordinate this if needed)
Gratuities
Additional meals or excursions outside of the planned retreat itinerary
Golf cart rental (Optional—we’re happy to assist with reservations if you’d like one)
Attendee reflections…
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“The experience was a lot more than I expected. It was transcending. I don’t think it can be explained unless you experience it. You can give a gist overall of like feeling really close to the earth and people, strangers, who are also on a healing path. But, you just have to experience it.”
—Elsa, 2023 -
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“It is gorgeous. It was empowering and calming. A wonderful balance of the work we put in with time to be calm, which I think is extremely important. A really beautiful job of incorporating it all and aligning the process with the meditations and emotional reflections.”
—Emily, 2023
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“This was an opportunity to reconnect with nature, with art, and ultimately with myself, in a space among such strong and inspiring women. I hope to live my life as my vessel - resilient and imperfect, filled to the brim with love that pours from the spout and ripples into others.”
—Ruth 2021
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“I can’t say enough good things about my experience. From stunning accommodations to incredible yoga and all of the clay & sisterhood in between. Creating beautiful and special things from only what mother earth gives us was a wonderful reminder that abundance is all around us. What a gift.”
—Jordan 2023
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“A beautiful, inviting space. Every step of the process was imbued with deep meaning and made deliberate with intention, which turned the art of pottery into something reverent and transformative. This was an unforgettable exploration where art and healing are confronted and embraced in tandem.”
–Billy 2021
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“It was a group of women coming together to connect, create, enjoy each other, the experience and hopefully getting some healing. The energy was AMAZING. That magic flame was gone and the retreat gave me that back. The retreat gave me a gift of showing that I CAN create. That I AM capable. That I AM a creative being.”
—Debbie 2022
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“A beautiful blend of internal reflection and external expression. Submerged into the art of creating pottery from wild clay. Lulled to sleep by waves crashing. Filled with awe as the whales waved hello. Hands crushing into soil, then clay, then ocean. My journal is brimming with reflections.”
–Hannah 2023
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“The place is just magical and from the moment we arrived you have a smile on your face and know it’s just going to be a wonderful experience. The retreat was over the expectation. It’s therapy in paradise. Whatever you need it’s here for you.”
–Freddie 2023
The estate
Held at Teitiare Estate, a breathtaking oceanfront retreat on a secluded stretch of beach just outside the magical town of Sayulita, Mexico. Steps from the sand and surrounded by lush jungle, the estate features an infinity pool, open-air gathering spaces, and locally sourced meals prepared with love.
Accommodations
Total all-inclusive Investment:
$4,200-$5,500 per person
$1000 non-refundable deposit reserves your spot
The remaining balance is due by October 28, 2025.
You can pay in full at any time or choose a “buy now, pay later” option through Stripe at checkout—allowing you to split your total into smaller, manageable payments over time while securing your spot now.
Beachfront King
A stunning ocean-facing king room with a private ensuite bathroom and soaking tub. Fall asleep to the rhythm of the waves and rise with the sunlight shimmering on the Pacific. Spacious, serene, and ideal for deep rest and reflection.
Single Occupancy: $5,500
Double Occupancy: $4,800 (per person)
Non-Refundable Deposit: $1,000 (per person)
IMPORTANT: Each guest must complete their own reservation.
For Double Occupancy, both guests should select the Double Occupancy option to pay their individual share. If one person is paying for both guests, they must complete two separate transactions—one for each guest.
When choosing this option, please include the name of your roommate during checkout. Process Ceramics does not pair guests in shared beds with individuals they do not know.
Jungle Queen
A quiet, secluded queen room nestled in the jungle. This peaceful bungalow is set back from the ocean, away from the sound of waves, offering a deeply grounding and restful retreat experience.
Single Occupancy: $5,200
Double Occupancy: $4,500 (per person)
Non-Refundable Deposit: $1,000 (per person)
IMPORTANT: Each guest must complete their own reservation.
For Double Occupancy, both guests should select the Double Occupancy option to pay their individual share. If one person is paying for both guests, they must complete two separate transactions—one for each guest.
When choosing this option, please include the name of your roommate during checkout. Process Ceramics does not pair guests in shared beds with individuals they do not know.
Cliffside Collective
Shared Room with an epic view
Perched on the edge of the cliff with breathtaking Pacific views, this shared room features 1 king bed and 3 twin beds. Perfect for friends or solo travelers open to connection in a creatively inspired space. Bed assignment on first come first serve basis.
Bed in shared room: $4,200 (per person)
Non-Refundable Deposit: $1,000 (per person)
IMPORTANT: Each guest must complete their own reservation.
This is a shared room that can accommodate up to 4 guests in 4 beds. If booking with friends, please note your roommates’ names at checkout. All guests should book at the same time to ensure beds are not double-booked.
Soul check-in
This retreat is open to women who feel called—but it’s also a carefully held, intimate space designed for depth, presence, and meaningful connection.
After you register, you’re required to complete a short registration form and to schedule an 1:1 alignment call before your spot is confirmed. This is part of how we hold the integrity of the space—so that everyone feels safe, seen, and supported in the collective energy we’re building.
In rare cases where alignment doesn’t feel mutual, your deposit and payment will be fully refunded.
*You are required to have a passport is valid for at least 6 months after the retreat (through August 2026).
Other important information about Terms & Conditions
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This retreat is designed for a small, intimate group, and requires a minimum number of participants to proceed.
In the unlikely event that we do not meet this minimum, you will receive a full refund of any payments made—no later than 30 days before the retreat start date.
We are committed to honoring your time, travel planning, and energy, and will communicate clearly and compassionately if anything shifts.
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Highly recommended. No one plans on having to cancel an incredible journey but life happens and insurance can help recoup cost for the retreat and your flight.
Don’t always play it safe, but in this case... DO!
Travelex offers competitive plans for U.S. residents, and Trawick International provides coverage for both U.S. and international travelers.
It's important to note that travel insurance does not cover everything. There are restrictions, exclusions, and limitations that will apply. The coverage may not be the same or available for residents of all countries, states, or provinces. We recommend that you check the policy documents or ask providers for full details.
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All payments are non-refundable due to the intimate scale of this retreat and the upfront costs required to secure our space, team, and materials.
Your $1,000 deposit reserves your spot and is non-refundable under any circumstance.
If something unexpected arises and you're unable to attend:
– You may transfer your spot to another approved participant
– Or apply your payment (minus the deposit) to a future retreatWe strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance that covers unexpected cancellations or emergencies.
In the rare event of cancellation due to natural disaster or safety concerns, you will receive a full refund minus processing fees.