Aerial Dance Retreat

Silks, Sling, & Lyra
Beginner to Intermediate Level

At Casa Chango in Puerto Escondido, Mexico

August 15-22, 2026

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BIPOC Half Scholarship Available. Apply here by June 15.

Spend a WEEK in PARADISE  with new friends, the beach, delicious, fresh, local food, and learn loads of new Aerial Skills!

This retreat is for aerial students who are at or towards the beginning their journey into aerial arts.   Classes will be focused on foundational skills, technique, strength building, flexibility and creativity. Students will work on aerial sling, hoop, & silks. Each apparatus teaches us different skills that help us excel at anything we do in the air.

This retreat will have 2 daily classes.
The morning class will focus on skills, sequences, and flow with each day building on the skills taught on the previous day.
Afternoon classes will include creative exploration, flexibility, and somatic awareness.
Participants are encouraged to do as much or little as they desire. This week is for YOU!

 When you aren’t in class, you’ll be eating amazing, healthy food, lounging at the pool, swimming in the ocean, reading in hammocks, and enjoying being in nature.  Get ready to move, play, breathe, feel, stretch, and express.  At Casa Chango you are invited to shine and be yourself!

  Our amazing teachers will cater to the different skill levels of students from beginner to intermediate level. We recommend trying aerial before coming.

Daily Schedule Sample: Everything is optional!

  • 8-9:30 am: Coffee, Tea and Breakfast
  • 10am-12pm: Warm up & Aerial Skills
  • 1pm: Lunch
  • 1-3:30pm: Pool-time, siesta, relaxing
  • 3:30pm: Afternoon Treat
  • 4:30-6pm: Creative Exploration, Flexibility, Partner Stretching, Somatic Awareness
  • 7pm Dinner
  • 8-10pm  Evening activities

We will take you to our favorite beaches for swimming, surfing, snorkeling, and releasing baby turtles into the sea. Optional evening adventures include a bioluminescent lagoon & local night market.
Read more about our excursions here.

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Space is limited, so sign up now! 

Retreat Pricing (in USD):

RoomEarly Bird PriceFull Price
Shared Dorm (gender mixed)$2000$2300
Shared Private Room (2 friends sharing a room) 1 king size bed or 2 individual beds$2200$2500
Private Room with Shared Bathroom$2500$2800
Private Room with Private Bathroom$2800$3100
Private Room with Private Bathroom and Air Conditioning$3100$3400
$500 Deposit is required to secure your spot. 
Early bird price is good through June 15, 2026.
Full tuition is due by July 15, 2026.
Rates refer to cost of one person’s tuition.
Couples must sign up together.
Rates refer to cost of one person’s tuition.
Couples/SO’s are welcome at an additional price.

Need a payment plan? Email us at SweetRetreatsMexico@gmail.com and we will set that up for you.

What’s included:

  • Ground transportation to/from the Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM) to our accommodations*
    • Arrive on August 15, 2026. Depart on August 22.
  • Accommodations for the duration of the retreat
  • Daily meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert & snacks
  • 2 Daily classes
  • Aerial photoshoot
  • Evening activities
  • Trips to local beaches and night market
  • 24 hour use of Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, and Community Spaces
  • High Speed Starlink Wifi Internet
  • Evening Jacuzzi soaks

What People Are Saying:

Sweet Retreats taught me how much more than a workout aerial arts could be, an artistic expression, an outlet, even therapy.

Emily Hughes – Virginia Beach, USA

Being able to attend Sweet Retreats at Casa Chango Mexico was one of the greatest opportunities I’ve ever had in my life. I was not only able to level up in my aerial arts journey immensely but improved how I show up in community with full acceptance of self. Encountering so many inspiring aerialists and movement artists during residency was the best way to keep me motivated in continuing aerial arts and putting myself out there in the world.

Brittany Greene

Sweet Retreats has encouraged me to be a better version of myself both physically in the circus arts and also personally in my interactions with friends and the community.  The instructors at Sweet Retreats are not only world class performers, they are also some of the most caring, beautiful, and authentic individuals. I’m so fortunate to have discovered this paradise of athletic endeavors, delicious food, unending laughter, and all within the gorgeous surrounding.

Liz Marrotte

“The week I spent with Sweet Retreats was not only inspiring but uplifting and opening. I had the honor of meeting 20 strong people who wanted to learn and improve themselves. The energy was contagious and motivating. I’d recommend this trip to anyone who wants to sweat, swim and smile for an entire week.”

Katherine Hutchinson (Oakland, CA)

“The sweetest retreat! Aerial training every day, fresh and nourishing meals, fun (and optional) excursions, an intentionally designed sustainable facility in a beautiful location, super wonderful staff… 10/10 for me. When you need a circus traincation and are craving warmer weather, let this be at the top of your list.”

Tanya Tran
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Questions?  Email us at SweetRetreatsMexico@gmail.com.

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ECO RETREAT CENTER

Casa Chango is an Eco Retreat Center.  We do our best to live in harmony with the natural world.  We are off grid, and use 100% solar power. We have dry composting toilets and use the humanure and food waste to create soil to feed the amazing plants and trees all around the property. We ask all of our staff and guests to come with the mindset of learning about and respecting nature. The gray water from our sinks and showers filter out to water the plants.  Therefore we ask you to bring natural shampoos, conditioners, and toothpaste to your retreat.   All of our buildings were designed and built to be cool and comfortable, and we hope you enjoy your stay with us.   

Casa Chango is an animal friendly place.  There are several friendly animals on site including dogs and cats.  They will not enter your rooms, but they will be on property and in common areas during your retreat.  Animal lovers will be in their happy place. 

Native insects live in this area of Mexico.  We fumigate regularly to keep insects away and out of your rooms.  We also acknowledge that the insects are an important part of keeping nature in balance.   Most of the community spaces at Casa Chango, including the gym, dining area, pool, lounge are open air which means there are no walls.  You can expect to see a variety of native insects, birds, and lizards during your visit.  We hope you enjoy the experience of living more connected to nature.

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*Food service begins with dinner on arrival day and ends with breakfast on departure day.  The food is amazing!
** Your taxi to/from the PXM airport is included if you arrive/depart on those designated days.    

 Cancellation Policy:

  • No Refunds.  We are a small business. Thanks for your understanding.
  • You are responsible for purchasing a travel insurance policy that in case of cancellation (for any reason) covers the full cost of the retreat fee. Also, consider protection for canceled or delayed flights, lost luggage, medical needs while traveling, and additional travel and lodging costs. Please bring the policy with you in case of emergency.
  • Cancel more than 60 days before 1st day of retreat: 50% of your tuition paid can transfer toward a future Sweet Retreat within 18 months of cancellation.
  • Cancel 30-60 days before the 1st day of retreat: 25% of your tuition paid can transfer toward a future Sweet Retreat within 18 months of cancellation.
  • Cancellations up to 30 days before the 1st day of the retreat will not be credited or refunded for any reason. 
  • See complete list of terms and conditions here.