herbalism adventure retreats
travel through ecologically rich landscapes on immersive wellness adventures that weave together herbalism, movement, cultural traditions and healing practices. our retreats offer empowering experiences to rediscover nature's medicine and healing powers for personal growth, discovery, and wellness.
Belize 2026
April 25th - May 2nd
a wellness adventure retreat
set in the jungle at the Chaa Creek Resort & Spa nestled away in simplistic eco-pods. we will focus on Mayan healing traditions, herbal medicine, and movement.
herbalism
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learn herbalism practices
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discover rainforest secrets
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work with local healers
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make plant medicine
biodiversity
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immerse yourself into the sounds of the jungle
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optional AM bird watching
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identity medicinal plants
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explore local ecology
movement
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rejuvenate your body
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release tension
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breathwork
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ground your body
ceremony & soul
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participate in healing Mayan ceremonies
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transform and rejuvenate mind body & soul
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experience calm and peace
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connect with community
adventure
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hike in the jungle
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swim in rivers & falls
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explore Mayan caves & ruins
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snorkeling (optional add on)
accommodations
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unplug and immerse into jungle eco-pods
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shared or private options
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nourish yourself with fresh foods, juices & teas
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optional jungle spa
elevate your wellness in Belize!
accommodation options
eco pods: option 1
for those seeking a true jungle immersion experience, our eco pods offer a beautifully simple and grounding stay. fall asleep and awaken to the sounds of the rainforest, surrounded by nature on all sides with screened walls that invite the jungle in.
each eco pod includes a private patio and hammock—perfect for slow mornings, reflection, and deep relaxation. a separate shared bath and shower area is conveniently located just a short walk away.
guests staying in the eco pods will be conveniently located near our dining area and will also have access to the wright house on the Chaa Creek Resort, located approximately a 12-minute walk down the nature path.
rates:
• $2,900 – shared eco pod (two beds)
• $3,500 – private eco pod
Wright House: option 2
for those desiring elevated comfort within a jungle setting, the wright house offers air-conditioned accommodations with semi-private restrooms, located on the main Chaa Creek Resort grounds.
the wright house includes one private room and one shared room with two twin beds, along with a thoughtfully designed common space where select group gatherings will be held. a spacious lounging porch invites moments of rest, conversation, and connection throughout the retreat.
while enjoying the added comfort of the wright house, guests remain fully immersed in the natural environment. breakfast and dinner will be served near the eco pods, offering a gentle walk through the jungle each morning and evening, an opportunity to connect with the land, the rhythms of nature, and the collective retreat experience.
rates:
• $3,500 – shared room with a/c
• $3,900 – private room with a/c
your retreat guides
Rosita Arvigo, DN, Herbalist
We will work with Rosita for 2 days during the retreat. Rosita Arvigo is a world-renowned herbalist, naturopathic doctor, and author whose life’s work is devoted to the living traditions of Mayan medicine, spirituality, and plant wisdom. Originally from Chicago, she has lived and practiced in Belize for over 50 years, walking in deep relationship with the land, the plants, and the Maya people. Trained by Don Elijio Panti, one of Belize’s most revered shamans and bush doctors, Rosita serves as a bridge between ancient indigenous knowledge and modern healing, carrying these teachings with humility, reverence, and integrity.
During retreat experiences, Rosita invites participants into an embodied and ceremonial relationship with Mayan healing traditions. She is the founder and primary teacher of Arvigo® Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy, a sacred and holistic approach to restoring balance that is practiced worldwide. Her work also includes collaboration with Dr. Michael Balick of the New York Botanical Garden on the Belize Ethnobotany Project, and the founding of the Ix Chel Tropical Research Center & Foundation and the Abdominal Therapy Collective. To work with Rosita is to enter a lineage-held space of prayer, plant spirit medicine, and ancestral wisdom—an experience that is both deeply grounding and profoundly transformative.
Bridget Molloy, MAT, Herbalist
Bridget is a certified herbalist and founder of Bridget's Botanicals. and has worked to connect people to our planet and personal wellbeing through education, products, and events for over 17 years. She has explored ethnobotany in 13 countries and studied with local herbalists around the world. Bridget has a passion for teaching about plant medicine and biodiversity. holds degrees in ecology and molecular biology from CU Boulder, a Masters of Art in Teaching and Graduate Certificate in Global Ecology Education from Boston University, completed graduate work at Harvard and Georgetown in pharmacology and medicinal chemistry, and holds Certificates in Sexual Wellness, Community Herbalism, Advanced Herbalism, and Celtic Spirituality.
Bridget additionally has provided private events for health and wellness since 2008 ranging from boutique pop-ups to corporate events, and served as the Private Events Manager at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms for three years. As a former high school science teacher and college adjunct biology professor with CU Denver and Arapahoe Community College (ACC), Bridget continues to connect people to plants and their well-being through education, events, and herbal products.
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