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Rise of The Sacred Feminine Retreat

May 14 - 19, 2026

San Sebastián Xolalpa, Mexico

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Hosted By

Marisa La Fata

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5 nights, 6 days

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15 person retreat

Highlights

  • In the heart of the ancient city of Teotihuacán, Mexico

  • Sacred ceremonies held at the Pyramids

  • Rooted in the Toltec lineage and teachings

  • Multiple trips Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacán for teachings and ceremony

  • Accommodation in a private compound, behind a gated wall, walking distance to the pyramids

  • Food is prepared with love and care by our hosts. Every dish is made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients

  • Optional sunrise hot air balloon over Teotihuacán

Details

There comes a point when a woman knows she can no longer live in compromise with herself. Not by shrinking. Not by shapeshifting. Not by softening her truth to remain acceptable, connected, or safe. This moment doesn’t arrive because something is broken — it arrives because it is time. Time to stop overriding the body. Time to stop abandoning inner knowing. Time to step out of inherited roles and conditioned ways of being that once protected you, but now keep you small. Time to fearlessly unfold in your authenticity. This is more than a retreat. It is an initiation for women who are ready to stand in their authenticity, power, and inner authority — not as an idea, but as a way of life. The Toltec path is a spiritual philosophy and way of seeing that teaches how to move through illusion, fear, and domestication, and return to truth. The Toltec tradition understands that we are artists of perception, continually shaping our reality through the stories we tell and the agreements we make with ourselves, our bodies, and the world around us. Healing, in this lineage, is not about becoming something new, but about unlearning what was never true. Through ritual, breathwork, ceremony, and Feminine Embodiment practices, this initiation invites a lived remembering. Held in the ceremonial lands of Teotihuacan, in a container that values depth over display, reverence over performance, and healing that unfolds with intelligence, integrity, and right timing. This is a rising into remembrance — where what you already know is reclaimed, embodied, and lived. You are not called to this because you need fixing. You are called because you are ready. Participants are held in an intimate, heart-centered container by two Master Facilitators dedicated to helping women heal themselves. This work is born from lived experience — We don’t teach from theory; we share what we’ve embodied. Our mastery comes from devotion — a lifetime of practice, healing, and guiding others through the same alchemical process of remembering who they are. The teachings will inspire you, the land will change you, and you will leave a woman who understands what it means to truly live in deep love and reverence for herself —the light, the dark, no difference.

Location

San Sebastián Xolalpa, Mexico

Teotihuacan is an ancient Mesoamerican city located northeast of Mexico City, once one of the largest urban centers in the pre-Columbian Americas. It is best known for its grand pyramids—the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon—connected by the Avenue of the Dead, along with intricate murals and temples. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a powerful cultural and spiritual destination, attracting visitors from around the world for its history, mystery, and energy.

Venue

The Dreaming House

4.7 75 Reviews

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The Dreaming House, also known as Casa de los Sueños, is a boutique retreat located in the village of San Sebastián Xolalpan, just steps from the pyramids of Teotihuacan. Behind its gated walls, guests find colorful Mexican art, handcrafted furnishings, and uniquely decorated rooms that blend soulful simplicity with modern comfort. With serene spaces like a yoga room overlooking the pyramids, peaceful gardens with a labyrinth, a teaching salon, and nourishing home-style meals, the Dreaming House offers a magical setting for presence, community, and renewal.

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Accommodation

Private Room to Rest & Integrate

5 Rooms Left

Private room for 1

$4,500 USD total

Shared Room For Connection

2-person shared room

$3,999 USD / person

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There are no “cookie-cutter” rooms at The Dreaming House. Every room is unique, every space is thoughtfully designed and beautifully kept. Rooms are spacious and impeccably clean, with comfortable matrimonial or twin beds (some double rooms include three beds). Ceramic tile floors, private bathrooms with showers, and unique murals and art pieces create a welcoming, home-like atmosphere that reflects the heart of the property. The Dreaming House is a well-known sacred retreat center in Teotihuacan, Mexico, beloved by spiritual teachers and groups from around the world. Because of its reputation, it relies more on word-of-mouth and experience than promotional photography. Be pleasantly surprised when you experience its magic firsthand rather than through a camera lens.

Meals

Meals provided

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Diets catered

Vegan · Vegetarian · Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Nut Allergy Friendly · Keto Friendly · Paleo Friendly

Meals are taken family-style in La Cocina (the dining room). The traditional kitchen is staffed by family members, led by your hostess, Veronica Contla Galicia. Traditional Mexican cuisine is served, featuring tamales, mixiotes, pozole, nopalitos, flan, and more. Traditional breakfasts include such dishes as scrambled eggs (sometimes Mexican-style) or hotcakes, frijoles, fresh tortillas, juice, and coffee. Vegetarian and vegan meals can be provided with advance notice and a variety of familiar dishes are available.

Schedule

Arrival – May 14th Airport Pick Up: 4:00 PM Dinner: Served at 6:00 PM Opening Circle: Begins at 8:00 PM You must book your flight to arrive in Mexico City by 3:00 pm or earlier on Thursday. We will greet you on arrival and help you settle in. Departure – May 19th Optional Hot Air Balloon Excursion: 6:00–8:30 AM Breakfast 7:00–8:30 AM Depart the Airport By 10:00 AM Flights home from Mexico City must be scheduled for 2:30 pm or later on Tuesday. Flights not scheduled within these timeframes will risk losing transportation.

Testimonials

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I honestly didn’t know what to expect, but this retreat was life-changing. Marisa created such a safe, supportive space that I felt comfortable opening up in ways I never have before. The breathwork and ceremonies at the pyramids were powerful . It felt like something inside me finally let go. The group felt like family by the end, and I left with a deeper sense of peace, clarity, and self-trust. It wasn’t just a retreat; it was a turning point in my healing.

Alia, United States

Working with Marisa has been life-changing! I had been struggling with limiting beliefs in many areas of my life, and no amount of self-help was working. Through gentle spiritual and meditation work, Marisa has helped me discover the root of many of my beliefs in order to rewrite my agreements. Her ability to connect with others on a spiritual level is incredible. Her guidance and meditations have truly been transformative. I highly recommend anyone in need of uncovering their inner magical work with Marisa!!

Liza, United States

I didn't realize how much I needed sisterhood. And I didn't realize how much I let myself get in the way of it. I truly crave sisterhood and I have often been so afraid to seek it for fear of being rejected or judged. Thank you to Laura for showing me the beauty of sisterhood. And that it can be true and real even when we barely know one another. It was absolutely beautiful! Thank you for welcoming me into your lives!

Heather, London

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Host

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Marisa La Fata

Portland, OR, USA

Marisa is the founder of Soul Alchemy Healing and the creator of Psychospiritual Meditation—a guided inner practice that bridges psychology and Spirit through visioning, parts work, archetypal healing...

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Teaching for 5 years

Joined Insight Timer in Jan 2021

What's Included

5 Nights / 6 Days in Sanctuary Space

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at the Dreaming House

Entry fees to the Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacán

Ground transportation to and from Mexico City Airport when booked within required arrival and departure time

Teachings & Practices

Ritual & Ceremony

Shamanic Breathwork Journeys

Not Included

Airfare to and from Mexico City

Ground Transportation to and from the Dreaming House outside of required arrival and departure time

Optional hot air balloon excursion over Teotihuacán

FAQs

Guest requirements

  • For women only. Must be at least 18 years old

  • Open and willing to engage in deep personal and spiritual work

  • Emotionally stable and self-aware enough to navigate inner process

  • Physically able to walk moderate distances at the pyramids multiple days in a row

  • Committed to honoring the sacred space, land, and community

  • The use of mind-altering or mood-altering substances, including non-prescribed medication, recreational drugs, mushrooms, or marijuana, is not permitted before or during the retreat

  • Must remain within the group container for the duration of the retreat; participants may enjoy breaks or explore the nearby town on foot, but off-site travel by car or taxi is not permitted except in emergencies

Cancellation policy

The remaining balance for the retreat is due 150 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 150 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 150 days before the retreat begins.