A queer wellness retreat designed for play, connection, and relaxation.

JOURNEY TO JOY

Bacalar, Mexico • November 5–10, 2026

 

Journey to Joy is a gathering for LGBTQIA+ folks who want to rest, play, move, laugh, feel, and be surrounded by people who understand the nervous laughter, the softness, the longing for freedom — without needing a backstory.

We’ll spend six days together on the lagoon in Bacalar, letting joy become something lived in the body again.

Once you arrive, you can exhale.


Included In Your Investment

  • Daily yoga + intentional movement
  • Breathwork sessions
  • Reiki and energy healing
  • Journaling + guided meditation
  • Sound Healing with Local Healer
  • Customized Spiritual Workshops
  • Paddleboarding on the lagoon
  • Kayaks + time on the water
  • Community circles + group gatherings
  • All resort meals (breakfast, lunch, most dinners)
  • Tulum Airport transportation (designated times)

Not Included

  • Flights
  • Alcohol
  • Two dinners in Bacalar (off-site)
  • Transportation outside scheduled shuttles
  • Travel insurance
  • Resort Staff Tips

Optional Add-Ons

  • Wakeboarding
  • Private boat outing
  • Massage
  • Craniosacral therapy
  • Additional 1:1 healing sessions

*Two dinners are intentionally off-site so we can explore Bacalar together.

THREE PRICING OPTIONS

Shared Cabin — $2,388 (Early Bird) / $2,888
Shared bed · two people

Private Cabin — $3,388 (Early Bird) / $3,888
Private bed · one person

VIP Experience — $5,388 (Early Bird) / $5,888
Waterfront lagoon cabin + 1:1 healing package + customized massage + MORE

Bedding note
All cabins have one bed.
Shared cabins mean two people sharing one bed.
No twin or separate bed configurations are available.
Join the Journey to Joy Retreat

Meet Your Retreat Host, Emily. 

I’m Emily — queer, deeply human, and someone who believes joy isn’t something we earn. It’s something we remember.

I created Journey to Joy because I know what it feels like to move through the world braced — successful on the outside, disconnected on the inside — and how powerful it is when that tension finally softens in the presence of safety and community.

My background blends science and embodied healing. I hold a Master’s degree in Public Health focused on health behavior, and I’ve spent years working in healthcare, government, and one-on-one support. Alongside that, I’m trained in trauma-informed coaching, mindfulness, somatic and energetic practices, and embodiment work.

More than anything, I care about how space is held.

I create environments where queer folks don’t have to explain themselves. Where choice is honored. Where rest, play, sensuality, and depth can exist together. This retreat isn’t about fixing you — it’s about letting your body experience safety, joy, and connection again.

I’ll be there with you for the entire journey, holding the container alongside an incredible team of practitioners.

You’re welcome exactly as you are.