A week where nobody needs anything from you.
The Joy Escape: a 6-night, small group retreat for women in Puerto Escondido, Mexico
February 7-13, 2027
$800 deposit to reserve your spot
It's not about getting away. It's about coming back to life.
Somewhere along the way, adulthood (meetings, meals, mortgages, maintenance) taught us to put joy last….
When was the last time you had something really good to look forward to?
where you get to:
Swim in the ocean before breakfast.
Eat something so flavourful it could make you cry.
Wander somewhere you've never been.
Drink mezcal.
Laugh until your face hurts.
Have a conversation that goes way deeper than work, logistics and what's for dinner.
Nap in a hammock because you can.
Don't check an itinerary every five minutes because we've got it.
Remember that you're a person- not just the person who remembers everyone's dentist appointments.
That's The Joy Escape.
Our Home for the week
Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Our private beautiful villa for the week is pure magic.
A short walk away from a gorgeous beach, an infinity pool overlooking the ocean, and bedrooms with doors opening to the waves, this villa was designed for gathering, connection, beauty, and rest.
Think:
rooftop sunsets overlooking the ocean
morning ocean (or pool) swims
slow mornings with coffee and sunshine
beautifully designed suites
delicious dinners under twinkle lights
peaceful spaces to rest, journal, laugh, and connect
Imagine your days looking like this:
We're not interested in packing your days with activities just so you can say you "did everything."
Your week will have a mix of planned adventures, local experiences, movement, delicious food and a whole lot of nothing.
Mornings
Slow starts. Coffee on the beach. Movement sessions. Nourishing breakfasts. Journaling. Sunshine. Easing into the day.
Days
We will have planned activities to activate joy deep in your soul along with a profound sense of rest. These include local food tours and bioluminescence night swimming under the moon.
Evenings
Long dinners. Wine (or tequila!) and conversation. Sunsets and laughter. Falling asleep to the sound of the ocean. Nights you never want to end.
All these experience will leave you wondering how you've only known these women for four days…
“The value was exceptional- meals, activities, workshops, and accommodations, all thoughtfully curated and included.”
Investment
$800 deposit
When you make your deposit, you’ll select the room that works best for you
Shared King Bed
$5000 CAD (~$3500 USD) + tax
For two friends booking together
Bring your bestie. This spacious king bed is made for two friends who want to share a cozy room, wake up somewhere beautiful and squeeze a little more adventure out of their week. The perfect option for travelling together, saving a little on accommodation, and making memories you’ll be talking about long after you’re home.
Shared Room
$5400 CAD (~$3700 USD) + tax
Share a room, get your own bed. Perfect for solo travellers or friends booking together.
Good things happen when you share a little space. For the woman who's happy to share a room and open to who she might meet. You'll each have your own separate bed, with a beautiful space to land at the end of the day.
Private Room
$5897 CAD (~$4200 USD) + tax
Your own bedroom.
Your own cozy corner of paradise. This private room gives you a little space to retreat, recharge and have a quiet moment to yourself between adventures. Wake up to sunshine, settle in with a book, or simply close the door and enjoy some uninterrupted you-time.
Early bird pricing ends Nov 1, 2026
What’s Included
We've got the details. You just have to show up.
6 nights at our gorgeous private villa
Your home base for the week- with plenty of space to relax, swim, nap, hang out and soak it all in.
All meals + snacks
Thoughtfully prepared food to keep you nourished and energized throughout the retreat. And when we head out to eat, your food is on us.
Transportation during the retreat
Once you get to the villa, we’ll get you where you need to go-from taxis to transfers - so you can leave the logistics to us.
Movement + adventures
Relaxation sessions, group activities, a guided bioluminescence night tour, and a guided mezcal tasting + food tour in Puerto Escondido.
Your retreat, captured
Deedee Morris Photography will be documenting the adventure, and you'll receive a full online gallery of photos after the retreat.
Not Included
Flights to and from Puerto Escondido
Getting from Puerto Escondido airport to the villa
We'll give you clear instructions and help coordinate this, but your airport-to-villa taxi isn't included.
Alcohol
We’ll cover your food when we eat out. Drinks are on you.
Optional adventures
Want a massage? Sunset horseback ride? A photo session with Deedee? These can all be arranged for an additional cost.
Your personal extras
Souvenirs, snacks, spontaneous purchases or anything else of the sort!
Travel insurance + medical insurance
Travel insurance is strongly recommended, and medical insurance is mandatory. Please make sure you have appropriate coverage before joining us.
$800 CAD deposit to reserve your spot
Your Hosts
Krista + Deedee are the founders of Heartventures- and your actual hosts for the week.
We plan it.
We host it.
We eat with you.
We adventure with you.
We answer your questions.
We make sure you've eaten.
We probably make you laugh.
There isn't a retreat company handing you off to a facilitator once you arrive. We're in it with you.
Krista McNally
Krista is the co-founder of Heartventures, lifelong learner, curious human, and resident den mama.
She’ll make sure you’ve eaten, check in when you go quiet, and probably have a snack in her bag just in case.
She’s also a yoga teacher, movement and rituals facilitator, sound practitioner, coach, and Enneagram enthusiast- so expect a little movement, reflection, ritual and self-discovery woven into the week.
Owner/Host
Deedee Morris
Deedee is the co-founder of Heartventures, photographer, mama to twin girls, and enthusiastic hype woman.
She’s the one stopping mid-adventure to take in an incredible view, getting ridiculously excited about a great meal, and reminding everyone to actually look up and notice where they are.
She brings a deep love of nature, creativity, and meaningful conversation—and has a knack for helping people feel more present, connected, and alive.
Owner/HostFrequently Asked Questions
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Most women who join Heartventures don't arrive with a group of friends. You absolutely can come on your own. We intentionally keep the groups small so you have a chance to actually get to know the women you're travelling with.
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We are both the owners and the hosts of Heartventures and are completely hands on in the process of planning and executing our retreats. There is no one we hand off to at the end of the day, so our whole hearts and souls go into this. We are a very small operation and intentionally curate the location, the “theme'“ behind each retreat, and the entire experience. We want you to feel seen and heard and like you are the brightest star out there.
We also don’t focus on one thing. All of our retreats combine movement of some sort, creativity of some sort, and activities that aim toward you coming home to yourself, to remembering the strong, incredible woman that you are. There is deep connection that happens at our retreats, with the other women who come, but most importantly with yourself.
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Fly into Puerto Escondido (PXM). We'll provide you info on how to get from the airport to the villa.
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We try our very best to accommodate food allergies and preferences but sometimes, depending on the allergy, we just aren’t safely able to.
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Anything from tampons to souvenirs, to a mid afternoon coffee from a a cafe. Personal purchases
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You can check it out for yourself HERE
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This is for women who want more adventure, more fun and more room to breathe—and who are ready to spend a week outside their normal routine.
You don't need to be particularly "woo." You don't need to be a yogi. You don't need to be best friends with everyone by breakfast.
You just need to be open to trying something new.
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You can reach us anytime via email, and once you’ve joined the retreat, we create a WhatsApp group for us to get to know each other and make travel plans.
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Totally fine. Alcohol isn't the point. There will always be non-alcoholic options.
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Yes. A non-refundable deposit of $800 CAD (+applicable taxes) is due upon booking with the rest broken up into equal payments.
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Can't come? Your spot can be transferred to someone else. Our retreat is non-refundable, but your spot is transferable. If you can no longer join us, you can find someone to take your spot. Once your spot is filled, we’ll refund everything you’ve paid.
And, of course, if we have to cancel the retreat, you’ll receive a full refund.
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Not exactly.
There will be movement, rest, nourishing food and time to reconnect with yourself- but we're not here to optimize you.
We're here to have a really good week, and bring our awareness to our own personal JOY.
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This is one of our more chill retreats. There’s no intense hiking or daily fitness agenda- just plenty of opportunities to move your body if you feel like it.
That said, if you're anything like us, you'll probably rack up plenty of steps without trying: wandering new neighbourhoods, exploring, swimming, taking a food tour, and generally finding excuses to go see what's around the corner.
Think movement, not workouts. You’ll have plenty of time to relax, too.
The Heartventures Experience
Because joy isn’t something you stumble into, it’s something you practice.
And when was the last time you really practiced?
This is your official invitation to spend a week forgetting about your to-do list(s) and instead focus on:
delight
wonder
play
curiosity
adventure
connection
This isn't a giant retreat.
There are 9 women.
You won't be one face in a room of 50.
You won't be handed an itinerary and told where to be.
You won't spend the week trying to find your group.
We'll actually know each other's names.
We'll eat together.
We'll explore together.
We'll laugh together.
We'll have quiet time, too.
And Krista + Deedee are right there with you.
That's the Heartventures difference.
So... are you coming?
Six nights.
Ocean mornings.
New friends.
Food you didn't have to plan.
Adventures you didn't have to organize.
A week where nobody needs anything from you.
Just you. In Mexico.
$800 CAD deposit to reserve your spot
"I was so grateful to be part of group where activities were planned for me. As the planner in my household, that alone was such a gift. It allowed me to truly experience the culture and the land without the stress of having to figure out what to do next in a country foreign to me. Activities were thoughtfully planned out, the villas were gorgeous, the food was grand, and the area was beautiful. I would definitely invest in another retreat with Heartventures which, by the way, is a perfect name for this experience.”
- Heartventure Participant, 2023

