Dare To Play: Baja… With a Twist
Luxury is the container. Play is the permission. Adventure is the method. Presence is what makes it land.
A 5-day adventure retreat for women ready to play outside their comfort zone... and maybe come home inspired to run one of your own
September 23-28, 2026 | El Pescadero, Mexico | 2 Spots RemainingThis is for you if...
You're a woman who's done waiting for the "right time" to give yourself an experience like this.
You want to surf, adventure, snorkel, and play... not just read about it on someone else's feed.
You're craving presence. Real connection. A week where nobody needs anything from you except to show up.
Maybe you've never once thought about running a retreat... or maybe it's been sitting quietly in the back of your mind. Either way, you'll get to feel what an intentional beautifully curated one actually feels like from the inside, with no pressure to do anything with it.
Adventure, Baja Style
THE EXPERIENCE
Group Mastermind... Led By You
Some of the best conversations happen when nobody's forcing them. Our group sessions follow what's alive in the room... whatever's coming up for the women in it. Anita Guerini drops in with her wisdom on abundance codes.
Adventure Baja Style
Surf lessons on warm Pacific breaks.
Side by side rides out to natural hot springs.
A day on the water with local fishermen... snorkeling, maybe even catching your own dinner.
Dolphins. Because Baja doesn't hold back.
Play & Presence
This isn't a packed itinerary you survive. It's a week designed around the four things that actually make an experience land: luxury as the container that holds you, play as the permission to let go, adventure as how you get there, and presence as what makes it stick.
A Retreat, From the Inside
You're not just going on a trip... you're stepping into a real retreat, experiencing what it feels like to be held, planned for, and taken care of at this level. Retreat planning gets woven in throughout the week, and if something in you starts wondering "could I run something like this?"... I'll be right there to talk it through.
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The Details
📍 El Pescadero, Mexico
📅 September 23-28, 2026
👥 2 spots remaining
✈️ All-inclusive except flights
Everything You Need is Taken Care Of
From the moment you land to the moment you leave, every detail has been thoughtfully curated so you can focus on one thing: your transformation.
5 nights in your own private suite at a stunning villa
All meals lovingly prepared by your in-house chef or out at the hottest places to eat
Airport transportation
Half-day excursion to the magical town of Todos Santos (shopping & lunch)
Adventure activity that'll push you just slightly out of your comfort zone (in the best way!)
All excursions & experiences
Spacious mornings for your own routine as entrepreneurs (meditation, movement, or simply the luxury of rest)
There is a beautiful roof top gym at our location for you baddies who need to get that movement every day!
+ A few beautiful surprises are still in the works...
All-inclusive except flights
The Location
One of my favourite places in the world, and that's saying a lot. I’ve been all over the globe and I still come back to this area and fall in love with it all over again!
There's something about this stretch of Baja that feels like magic. The Pacific Ocean. The desert meets the sea. The warmth of the community. The food. The coffee. The sunsets.
I keep coming back & in April, I'm bringing you with me.
El Pescadero, MexicoYour host,
Melissa Over a decade ago, I was in property management in a ski town, creating experiences for travelers from around the world. I loved making people feel at home in unfamiliar spaces. I loved the details. I loved the magic of it all.
But that industry eventually ate me up and spit me out.
What it didn’t take, was my passion for creating unforgettable experiences.
For the past several years, I've been doing that work in a completely different way…as the Retreat Alchemist, partnering with coaches, healers, and women founders to bring their retreat visions to life across the globe
I've supported dozens of female entrepreneurs in hosting successful, profitable retreats. I've been there for the sold-out moments, the "I can't believe this is happening" texts, and the post-retreat highs when they realize they just created something truly transformational.
I've also seen what holds retreat leaders back: the overwhelm, the pricing fear, the logistics paralysis, the identity gap between who they are now and who they need to be to lead at that level.
That's why I created The Forge.
Because I believe you don't just need strategy, you need transformation. You need to embody the woman who confidently leads retreats, charges what she's worth, and builds something sustainable.
What lights me up about this work? Being of service in the most aligned way. Co-creating something amazing with you while ensuring your participants feel completely taken care of. Watching you step into your power and claim the retreat leader identity that's been waiting for you.
A big part of my own manifestation process comes through putting myself in places I've never been! Anchoring in what I desire more of by getting uncomfortable. Let's get edgy together and create the retreat business you've been dreaming about.
FAQ
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The Forge is designed for women who are either just starting their retreat leader journey or are ready to take their retreat business to the next level. Whether you've never led a retreat or have led a few and know you're ready to charge more and scale. This retreat is for you.
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We're gathering at a stunning private villa in El Pescadero, Mexico. Just minutes from the Pacific Ocean in the beautiful Baja California Sur region.
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You'll fly into Los Cabos International Airport (SJD). From there, transportation to and from the villa is included.
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Flights to and from Los Cabos (SJD) are not included. Everything else, accommodation, meals, excursions, transportation are taken care of for you.
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The Forge is intentionally intimate. Limited to just 5 women. This ensures deep connection, personalized attention, and a truly transformational experience.
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Investment details are shared on a short discovery call. Book yours below. We'd love to chat and answer any questions you have.
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Yes! Payment plan options are available and discussed on your discovery call.
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Absolutely. The Forge is designed to meet you exactly where you are, whether you're dreaming of your first retreat or ready to scale to more!
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You'll have 3 months of direct WhatsApp access to Melissa for ongoing planning support as you execute your retreat. Plus, as a Forge graduate, you'll receive 30% off Melissa's in-person retreat support for your first retreat.
Only 2 spots left for Dare to Play: Baja.
This one's almost full... if it's a HECK yes, don't sit on it.
Questions? Email Melissa melissa@retreat-alchemist.com