We are thrilled to announce that we are heading back to tulum with ritual dyes + andrea mowry! Our time spent back in 2023 was beyond amazing and we can't wait to bring back another group of makers.
The resort at Amansala in Tulum, Mexico is traditionally a yoga retreat center and is the perfect fit for a creative, active, and Fulfilling getaway. All of the information is below but feel free to reach out to Candice at candice@thefarmersdaughterfibers.com or Rachel at heyrachel@ritualdyes.com with further questions.
When
You will arrive at the resort on April 10th and depart April 15th
What is Included
Transportation to and from the airport (Tulum or Cancun, Mexico)
Light Breakfast, Brunch, Afternoon Snacks and Dinner for each day
3 Knitting Workshops with Andrea Mowry
2 yoga sessions
5 nights at Amansala resort, including gratuity + taxes
Cacao Sound Healing Ceremony
Temazcal Sweat Ceremony
Mayan Clay Meditation
Gift Basket + Yarn for Classes from FDF x Ritual Dyes
You can also make arrangments once at the resort to add on additonal activities like cenote or mayan ruin tours or spa treatments. Or adventure out on your own as well!
You can expect a memorable experience rich in culture, food and relaxation. We’d like to create a full experience while abroad in Tulum and we consider this an active retreat. This means that we will be creating a balance that includes many opportunities to move your body as well as to relax and knit. We are so excited to welcome Andrea Mowry as our knitting instructor for this retreat!
Activities that are designed to connect to your high self; spirtually, creatively and physically.
A delicious menu and available food to accommodate most any dietary needs
We will have around 30 guests, so you can expect to make new friends but also keep a more intimate setting.
This is a luxury hotel that specializes in retreats. Even as such, you can expect that there may be instances which are common for Mexico and may not be as standard in the US. This can include needing to drink bottled water, not flushing toilet paper, and having limited Air Conditioning and Internet access.
Rooms + Prices
Deluxe Beach Front King: The best beachfront rooms with a large terrace facing the seas. King bed, large bathroom and sitting area. These rooms are designed to share with a friend or sister. This cuts the price a bit while still giving you luxury in the best rooms of the resort.
2 Person Per Room
Per person: $3815 (2 available rooms, shared)
Superior King: Charming room with a king bed. Designed with attention to detail.
1 Guest Per Room
$4482 per person (1 available room, no sharing)
Garden Plus King: A modern bright room with a king bed facing the garden with minimalistic Tulum style.
1 Guest Per Room
$3989 per person (1 available room, no sharing)
Garden King: A modern bright room with a king bed facing the garden with minimalistic Tulum style.
1 Guest Per Room
$3728 per person (6 available rooms, no sharing)
Garden Basico Queen: The most economical basic room, it comes with a queen bed, private bathroom and closet. These rooms are towards the back of the property.
1 Guest Per Room
$3438 per person (2 available rooms, no sharing)
Double Beachfront Room: Large room with two queen beds and a nice view of the ocean. These rooms have a large terrace and a lot of natural light.
2 Guests Per Room
$3438 each (2 rooms available, shared)
Double Queen Garden: A large room with two queen beds, closet space and sitting area set up comfortably to share with a friend or a new knit mate.
2 Guests Per Room
$ 3235 each (4 rooms available, shared)
Bed in a Garden Triple Room: A large room set up to share. Each person has their own little space while sharing a large room with 2 others. Rooms do not have a beach view and are slightly back in the property, but are comfortable and nice.
3 Guests Per Room
$3060 each (1 room available, shared)
Knitting Workshops with Andrea Mowry
Ease-y There!
In the class we will explore what Andrea calls her magic numbers! She will help you take your own proper measurements (optional) and explain how to fully understand ease in sweater patterns. By the end of class we hope you will have a new confidence in picking sweater sizes and styles that you will love to knit and wear! (2 hrs)
Andrea's Approach to Color in Knitting! - In this exploratory class Andrea will discuss her favorite ways to add color to her knitting, such as fading, brioche, stranded colorwork, and mosaic! She will share when she chooses which and why, and how she goes about choosing colors for the different applications of each. (3 hrs)
I'll Knit If I Want To - Bring your knitting and hang out as we do a live version of "I'll Knit If I Want To" where Andrea will answer your questions, knit night style! (3 hrs)
(supply list will be sent when we get closer to the retreat)
How to Sign Up
Registration link will be available on October 15th at 11 AM MST. You will find the link on this page.
The registration form is not a guarantee of registration. Registration will be first come, first serve based upon how applicants fit into the rooming needs. If your application has been processed as a retreat guest we will let you know on October 29th. If you do not hear from us you will automatically be put on a waitlist. The first 3 waitlisted guests will also be contacted. Opposite of what your doctor says, no news is bad news. We will offer more retreats in the future and hope you can make one!
If you have edits to your registration please reach out to candice@thefarmersdaughterfibers.com, but please do refrain from inquiring about where you are at on the registration or waitlist. We expect a lot of people to apply and this is a fun added event we are managing on top of running our businesses. Again, thank you for applying and we hope to see you in Tulum or at a future retreat.
The first registration fee is due November 15th and the second registration fee is due January 15th. We will be sending you an invoice for these 5 days prior.
If you are going with a friend or family member you can both fill out a form (with everyones information on each application) or just do 1 application, it is up to you!
Please fill out all the information as needed (including your roommates info), any additional guest information not filled out or missing info could result in an application we are not able to process.
You can cancel from the time the first invoice is paid up until January 15th with a 50% refund. After January 15th there is a 30% refund and after March 1st there are no refunds.
FAQ
What airport do I fly into? And what requirements do I need? You will need to book your tickets to either Tulum or Cancun Airport. We will arrange pickup for you, please note you may need to wait up to 45 minutes for other retreat members. You need to have a current passport.
Can I bring my spouse or children? We see this retreat as a way to get away, relax and do some much needed self-care by yourself or with knitting friends. No spouses or kiddos this time.
What if I would like to share a room, but don’t have a knitting friend to bring along? There will be an option on the google form to mark if you are OK with sharing a room with someone you don’t know yet!
I have food allergies or dietary restrictions. Can the resort accommodate? Absolutely! This is one of the reasons we choose the Amansala retreat center. The food is fresh and the chefs are more than willing to accommodate any food allergies or restrictions.
I don’t think I want to do the yoga or the ceremonies, can you discount my total for me? Prices are based upon 30 guests joining us and that includes accommodations, food, knitting workshops, and some activities . We cannot accommodate changes to prices based on what you may or may not want to join in on. This being said, you definitely don’t have to join any activity you don’t want to but it is included in the price and that won’t change.
Is the venue private? The venue is private, however there will be other groups and guests on site. We look forward to meeting all sorts of new friends!
What should I bring and can I see the schedule of events? We will be sending out an extensive packing list and supply list for classes after the first of the year. Along with this we will be sharing a tentative schedule as well! We can’t wait to share more with you about Amansala!
I didn’t get into the retreat. Is there a waiting list? A waiting list will automatically be created based on our first come, first serve policy with the google forms.
What is the cancellation policy? You can cancel from the time the first invoice is paid up until January 15th with a 50% refund. After January 15th there is a 30% refund and after March 1st there are no refunds.
Will you offer other retreats stateside? Yes! Check out Knit Ski here or maybe create your own Portland retreat and visit during Sacred Sheep!
