Working Draft: Lisa’s Friends & Family Mexico Mini-Retreat February 9-12, 2026

Written By Lisa Kiely

4 days of connection, adventure & culture

Lisa’s Friends & Family Mexico Mini-Retreat

Pátzcuaro, Michoacán • 4 days of connection, adventure & culture: February 9-12th. You will need to be in San Miguel the night of the 8th and stay the night of the 12th. I encourage you to come and spend a few days in SMA on the front, back or both ends!

Small group (9 people max- plus guide and Lisa)
$13,000 MXN pesos per person (this is currently $703.23 US dollars but it fluctuates daily)

Things to do right now:

1) Download the WhatsApp Messenger App on your phone and send me a message at1-404-780-8310. Alfredo can be reached at +52-415-153-2359

2) Download the Units Plus App on your phone for currency exchange information

3) Download the WISE App on your phone (it’ s like Zelle, but works internationally)

4) On or before December 7th, send half of your payment ($6,500 Pesos) by WISE transfer to Alfredos bank : Siovan Alfredo Landeros Soria

CURP - LASS791001HGTNRV14Salfredo79@yahoo.com.mx 
San Isaias #1 Fraccionamiento Los Santos
C.P. 37745 
San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato; Mexico 
Cuenta - 6552560349
CLABE - 021240065525603494 
# Tarjeta - 4213-1661-6231-9119
HSBC México 
Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo
Financiero.
Dirección: Paseo de la Reforma 347,
Ciudad de México.
Código Swift: BIMEMXMMXXX

What’s Included

  • Lodging with breakfast (3 nights, double occupancy. Single occupancy can be arranged at an additional price)

  • Daily fitness with Lisa (gentle, energizing & joint-friendly)

  • Horseback ride to the monarch butterfly sanctuary (El Rosario)

  • Entrance fees to listed museums and parks

  • One activity at Adventure Park Zirahuén (choose: Zip Line & Suspension • Paddle • Kayak • Boat Ride • Horseback Riding • ATVs)

  • 1 Surprise!

  • All planned group activities with local guide English and Spanish support

What’s Not Included

  • Tips (anywhere)

  • Lunches, dinners, personal snacks, optional spa/shopping

  • Airfare, airport transfers (group shuttle can be arranged)

  • Travel insurance (recommended)

  • Additional days/lodging in San Miguel de Allende

4-Day Sample Itinerary

Designed for a slow-travel taste of Michoacán’s lakes, crafts, cuisine, and the monarchs.

Day 1 February 9th — Butterflies

  • 7am departure to El Rosario Sanctuary. 3-4 hour drive. We will have 1/2 stops for the bathroom. Lunch and then see the butterflies. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/PqbDHIZnlJ4 , https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QEciEup6xHg , This is a 3-4 hour drive

  • Horseback ride + short hike with local guides to monarch colonies

  • Quiet forest time under the oyamel firs

  • Drive to Patzcuaro- 3 hours. We can look around the town or go to the Hotel depending on how we feel and we will decide on where to have dinner based on the group

Day 2 — Pátzcuaro

  • Morning class: gentle mobility & breath work

  • Breakfast is 7:30-12:30. We can arrange for coffee before 7:30 if the group wants.

  • Explore historic center: Plaza Vasco de Quiroga, Casa de los Once Patios, artisan shops. YouTube Short 7, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfSrQSQ8Apg Convent/Churches, Basilica, Market, House of the 11 patios

  • Textile demonstration

  • Lunch in town

  • Optional lake boat ride to Janitzio Island

  • Dance of the old men

Day 3 — Drive to Zirahuén

  • Coffee available in the kitchen

  • Morning fitness class with Lisa time tbd

  • Breakfast:

  • Drive to Zirahuen. Mask demonstration is optional. Choose ONE included adventure (zip line & suspension bridges, paddle, kayak, boat ride, horseback riding, or ATVs)

  • Learn about Zorajuen: YouTube Short 2, the Adventure Park: YouTube Short 1

  • Lakeside lunch (own expense), plus free time for spa, artisan shopping, or café hopping

  • If you prefer not to “adventure”, you can stay at the hotel, or Alfredo can arrange, for cooking classes, jewelry workshops, or other day trips

  • Dinner 5-6ish pm

Day 4 — Morelia

  • Morning stretch + breath reset

  • Day trip to Morelia: 1 hour drive

  • Colonial architecture, music, and regional cuisine. YouTube Short 3, YouTube Short 4, YouTube Short 5, YouTube Short 6

  • Candy Museum, Aqueduct, Cathedral, Convent of San Francisco which includes the Institute of the Artisan, Artisan Market, Historical Center

  • Departure: 3 hours drive to get back to SMA, home late!

Special Add-On: Travel to San Miguel de Allende

Many of you have asked if you can come visit my SMA home base?” The answer is Come on!

  • Travel to San Miguel de Allende via QRO, BJX or MEX

  • Lodging and activities in SMA are on your own, but I amhappy to recommend or help arrange stays, tours, and special experiences. Hotel/lodging options:

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Why Come?

This isn’t just a trip — it’s about sharing time together and deepening our connections:

  • Community: Travel with friends, family, and new companions.

  • Adventure: Butterflies, lakes, forests, and culture at an easy pace.

  • Wellness: Start most days with Lisa’s supportive movement classes.

  • Culture & Connection: Authentic experiences guided by locals.

  • Flexibility: Do what feels right for you each day.

Travel Notes

  • Fly to León/Guanajuato (BJX), Quereter (QRO) or Mexico City (MEX)

  • Bajio Shuttle Service from airport directly to where you will stay. WhatsApp +52-415-185-8665

  • Group shuttle can be arranged for similar arrivals.

  • MXN pesos preferred; cards accepted in many venues. We can get you to an ATM

Packing Tips

  • Layers (cool mornings/warm afternoons, light rain jacket)

  • Comfortable trail/walking shoes

  • Daypack & reusable water bottle

  • Sun hat & sunscreen

  • Bug Spray

  • Motion-friendly outfit for zip lines/ATVs

  • Personal medications (note: elevation ~2,000m)

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