The past six months have been a whirlwind of activity, culminating in the planning and co-hosting Organic Spa’s 2025 Experience Wellness and Travel Media Event held on May 9th. Following such a high-energy period, I found myself in need of more than just a vacation—I needed a true reset, a return to equilibrium. That search for restoration led me to Casa Velas, an all-inclusive, adults-only boutique hotel nestled within the exclusive Marina Vallarta enclave in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

The reason for the escape? World Meditation Day on May 21^st; which provided the perfect moment for Casa Velas to debut its new Wellness Wednesday Retreat, a curated, two-hour immersion designed to harmonize body, mind, and spirit. This intimate wellness journey began with a gentle yoga session, featuring restorative postures to ground and energize. From there, we transitioned into a traditional Mexican tea workshop, hand-selecting fresh herbs from the property’s garden to craft personalized teas rooted in local healing traditions.

As the tea steeped under the warmth of the Mexican sun, we settled into a guided meditation, allowing our breath to soften and our minds to quiet. The experience was simple yet profound—an invitation to be present, to reconnect, and to realign. Wellness Wednesday is more than a retreat; it’s a sensory, soulful reset. And the best part? Guests staying at Casa Velas can partake in this wellness ritual each week.

Later that day, we gathered at Táu Beach Club—Casa Velas’ exclusive, adults-only oceanfront sanctuary—to watch the sun dip into the Pacific. Here, the retreat continued with a sound meditation session, allowing us to close the day in quiet reflection, surrounded by the rhythmic comfort of the waves. Guests of Casa Velas enjoy access to the beach club, complete with a bar and beachfront restaurant offering fresh sushi by day and an elevated menu by night—all paired with handcrafted cocktails and a curated selection of wines. With the beach club’s sparkling infinity pool and sweeping ocean views, Táu is pure serenity. 

The next morning began with a one final indulgence: a hydrotherapy session and rejuvenating facial at the serene ABJA Spa, that left my skin glowing and deeply nourished. But more than just skincare, it felt like a parting ritual—a final gesture of care in a retreat devoted to restoration. At Casa Velas, I didn’t just relax. I arrived in search of wellness, but what I discovered was something far deeper: a reconnection—with myself, with nature, and with a slower, more intentional way of being.