The Journal
Dive into behind-the-scenes moments, retreat recaps, wellness insights and stories from our community.
By Jess Brito Hi reader, my name is Jess, and I reside in Washington, DC. I recently came back from my first Alchemy retreat in Playa Maderas, Nicaragua. A little bit about me—the past few months had thrown some difficult challenges my way. Nothing we don’t all go through at some point, but I was […]
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By Sara Hoenes Tulum, with its pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and lush jungles, has become synonymous with relaxation, rejuvenation, and holistic wellness. Nestled on the stunning coastline of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, this bohemian paradise offers the perfect backdrop for a transformative retreat experience. Here’s why a Tulum retreat with Alchemy is the ultimate wellness escape: […]
By Sara Hoenes As an avid traveler, it’s not often I return to a destination more than once, but there is something about Playa Maderas that keeps calling me back. February will be my fourth time in Playa Maderas. It’s a place that cracks my heart wide open. The first time I traveled to Nicaragua […]
By Karen Turner By nature, I am risk averse. Extreme sports, suspenseful films, and heart-racing thrill rides are not my idea of fun. However, I have come to realize that stepping out of my comfort zone is essential for growth and transformation. Embracing challenges, even when they seem daunting, allows us to discover strengths we […]
By Nikki Trifuvonic Growing up as a Latina in Ozark, Missouri was already a bit of an anomaly. But what really made me stand out was joining the cross country team. Picture the typical XC lineup: tall, lanky, white guys in short shorts flying down wooded trails. Then there was me—an average-height brown girl, lacing […]
