Nourished Minds- VIP Retreat
Nourished Minds- VIP Retreat
Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico
Up to 6 in group
8 Days Package (7 nights)
Retreat Highlights
- Experience the soul of Mexico through a full-day immersive cultural journey designed to awaken, restore, and inspire. Rooted in ancient tradition, this unforgettable experience culminates in a sacred Temazcal ceremony—a powerful ritual led by a local shaman that combines heat, herbs, chanting, and intention to promote deep physical, emotional, and spiritual renewal.
- Throughout the day, guests will be invited to slow down, connect with nature, and embrace the rich cultural heritage of Mexico through meaningful rituals, local traditions, and restorative wellness practices. This transformative experience offers a profound opportunity for reflection, healing, and connection—leaving you feeling grounded, rejuvenated, and deeply inspired.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Tara-Lee Corriveau is the founder of Nourished Minds, offering a refined and deeply intentional approach to wellness through the lens of Food as Medicine. With over 18 years of experience in the mental health field, her work bridges clinical insight with elevated culinary experiences designed to support true, sustainable healing.
As a Food as Medicine Culinary Professional. She curates luxury retreats, private and group chef experiences, and bespoke reset, detox, and cleanse programs rooted in anti-inflammatory nourishment. As a Culinary Mental Health Wellness and Life Coach, Tara-Lee guides clients toward a more balanced, connected way of living—where food, lifestyle, and emotional well-being align.
Based between Canada and Puerto Escondido, Mexico, her offerings are designed for those seeking not only restoration, but transformation—through simplicity, intention, and deeply nourishing experiences.
Details of this retreat
What makes Nourished Minds Retreat truly special is that it goes far beyond a traditional wellness getaway. It is a deeply immersive experience designed to nourish the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—through the powerful intersection of mental health, mindful living, and food as medicine.
Unlike many other retreats that focus solely on relaxation, Nourished Minds blends evidence-based wellness practices with meaningful education and personal transformation. Guests do not just unwind; they gain practical tools to better understand their bodies, regulate stress, and create lasting lifestyle changes. Through workshops on topics such as burnout recovery, cortisol and stress, the gut-brain connection, and the impact of nutrition on mental health, participants leave empowered with knowledge they can carry into everyday life.
At the heart of the retreat is the belief that healing begins with nourishment. Each meal is thoughtfully prepared to enhance cognitive function, stabilize mood, reduce inflammation, and replenish energy levels. Food becomes an integral part of the healing journey—not simply something you eat, but a powerful form of self-care and medicine.
What also sets Nourished Minds apart is its unique fusion of restorative practices and cultural immersion. Every element, including yoga, Pilates, breathwork, meditation, and traditional practices such as the Temazcal ceremony, is thoughtfully crafted to promote genuine connection, spark self-reflection, and support renewal.
Most importantly, Nourished Minds is led with both professional expertise and lived experience. Founded by Tara-Lee Corriveau, whose background in mental health and personal healing journey inform every aspect of the retreat, it offers a rare combination of clinical insight, compassion, and authenticity. This creates a safe, supportive environment where participants feel truly seen, cared for, and inspired.
Nourished Minds Retreat is not just a retreat—it is a reset, a reconnection, and an invitation to return home to yourself.
Unlike many other retreats that focus solely on relaxation, Nourished Minds blends evidence-based wellness practices with meaningful education and personal transformation. Guests do not just unwind; they gain practical tools to better understand their bodies, regulate stress, and create lasting lifestyle changes. Through workshops on topics such as burnout recovery, cortisol and stress, the gut-brain connection, and the impact of nutrition on mental health, participants leave empowered with knowledge they can carry into everyday life.
At the heart of the retreat is the belief that healing begins with nourishment. Each meal is thoughtfully prepared to enhance cognitive function, stabilize mood, reduce inflammation, and replenish energy levels. Food becomes an integral part of the healing journey—not simply something you eat, but a powerful form of self-care and medicine.
What also sets Nourished Minds apart is its unique fusion of restorative practices and cultural immersion. Every element, including yoga, Pilates, breathwork, meditation, and traditional practices such as the Temazcal ceremony, is thoughtfully crafted to promote genuine connection, spark self-reflection, and support renewal.
Most importantly, Nourished Minds is led with both professional expertise and lived experience. Founded by Tara-Lee Corriveau, whose background in mental health and personal healing journey inform every aspect of the retreat, it offers a rare combination of clinical insight, compassion, and authenticity. This creates a safe, supportive environment where participants feel truly seen, cared for, and inspired.
Nourished Minds Retreat is not just a retreat—it is a reset, a reconnection, and an invitation to return home to yourself.
Schedule
Nourished Minds Retreat
A Luxury Food as Medicine Experience
Your Day, Intentionally Designed for Restoration, Vitality & Effortless Luxury
7:00 AM – Awakening Ritual
Gently rise with a curated morning elixir warm lemon water, mineral-rich tonics, and herbal infusions designed to awaken digestion, hydrate the body, and initiate natural detoxification.
7:45 AM – Guided Morning Meditation
Ease into presence with a grounding, guided meditation designed to calm the nervous system, sharpen mental clarity, and set a powerful intention for the day ahead.
9:00 AM – Oceanfront Movement Experience
Flow through an energizing yoga, Mat Pilates, or Breathwork session on the rooftop terrace. Each class is designed to stimulate circulation, support lymphatic flow, and awaken the body in harmony with the ocean.
10:30 AM – Signature Breakfast: Food as Medicine
Indulge in a chef-curated breakfast experience featuring vibrant, nutrient-dense dishes. Seasonal, locally sourced ingredients come together in anti-inflammatory smoothies, gut-healing bowls, tropical fruits, pasture-raised eggs, and medicinal teas crafted to balance hormones and elevate energy.
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM – Immersive Wellness Workshop
An elevated educational experience exploring the principles of Food as Medicine and other various topics such as Discover how to reduce inflammation, support detox pathways, optimize digestion, and integrate sustainable wellness rituals into your daily life.
1:30 PM – Elevated Nourishment Lunch
A beautifully plated, plant-forward culinary experience featuring whole, seasonal ingredients, high-quality proteins, and healing fats designed to enhance vitality, mental clarity, and cellular repair.
2:30 PM – Sacred Leisure & Integration
Unwind in complete serenity. Lounge poolside, enjoy the oceanfront setting, journal in peaceful spaces, or indulge in optional wellness treatments. This intentional rest allows your body to absorb, integrate, and restore.
4:00 PM – Afternoon Protein Snack
A thoughtfully curated, light yet satisfying snack designed to stabilize energy and nourish the body between meals. These snacks feature high-quality, clean protein sources paired with healthy fats and fibers such as protein bites, nut-based snacks, seed blends, or plant-based options.
5:15 PM – OPTIONAL- Highly Encouraged Group Sunset Beach Walk and Ocean Time-
-an effortless moment of connection and beauty.
6:30- PM – Signature Dinner Experience
An intimate, multi-course dining experience rooted in Food as Medicine. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared to support gut health, reduce inflammation, and boost nutrient absorption, all presented in an elegant and inviting setting.
8:00- PM -Evening Ritual/
Close your day with guided reflection, journaling, meditation, yoga for sleep—preparing the body for deep, restorative sleep and full integration.
The Experience Every part of your day is thoughtfully designed to uplift, heal, and replenish you from your first taste in the morning to your peaceful moments at night.
Nourished Minds Retreat
A Luxury Food as Medicine Experience
Your Day, Intentionally Designed for Restoration, Vitality & Effortless Luxury
7:00 AM – Awakening Ritual
Gently rise with a curated morning elixir warm lemon water, mineral-rich tonics, and herbal infusions designed to awaken digestion, hydrate the body, and initiate natural detoxification.
7:45 AM – Guided Morning Meditation
Ease into presence with a grounding, guided meditation designed to calm the nervous system, sharpen mental clarity, and set a powerful intention for the day ahead.
9:00 AM – Oceanfront Movement Experience
Flow through an energizing yoga, Mat Pilates, or Breathwork session on the rooftop terrace. Each class is designed to stimulate circulation, support lymphatic flow, and awaken the body in harmony with the ocean.
10:30 AM – Signature Breakfast: Food as Medicine
Indulge in a chef-curated breakfast experience featuring vibrant, nutrient-dense dishes. Seasonal, locally sourced ingredients come together in anti-inflammatory smoothies, gut-healing bowls, tropical fruits, pasture-raised eggs, and medicinal teas crafted to balance hormones and elevate energy.
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM – Immersive Wellness Workshop
An elevated educational experience exploring the principles of Food as Medicine and other various topics such as Discover how to reduce inflammation, support detox pathways, optimize digestion, and integrate sustainable wellness rituals into your daily life.
1:30 PM – Elevated Nourishment Lunch
A beautifully plated, plant-forward culinary experience featuring whole, seasonal ingredients, high-quality proteins, and healing fats designed to enhance vitality, mental clarity, and cellular repair.
2:30 PM – Sacred Leisure & Integration
Unwind in complete serenity. Lounge poolside, enjoy the oceanfront setting, journal in peaceful spaces, or indulge in optional wellness treatments. This intentional rest allows your body to absorb, integrate, and restore.
4:00 PM – Afternoon Protein Snack
A thoughtfully curated, light yet satisfying snack designed to stabilize energy and nourish the body between meals. These snacks feature high-quality, clean protein sources paired with healthy fats and fibers such as protein bites, nut-based snacks, seed blends, or plant-based options.
5:15 PM – OPTIONAL- Highly Encouraged Group Sunset Beach Walk and Ocean Time-
-an effortless moment of connection and beauty.
6:30- PM – Signature Dinner Experience
An intimate, multi-course dining experience rooted in Food as Medicine. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared to support gut health, reduce inflammation, and boost nutrient absorption, all presented in an elegant and inviting setting.
8:00- PM -Evening Ritual/
Close your day with guided reflection, journaling, meditation, yoga for sleep—preparing the body for deep, restorative sleep and full integration.
The Experience Every part of your day is thoughtfully designed to uplift, heal, and replenish you from your first taste in the morning to your peaceful moments at night.
A Luxury Food as Medicine Experience
Your Day, Intentionally Designed for Restoration, Vitality & Effortless Luxury
7:00 AM – Awakening Ritual
Gently rise with a curated morning elixir warm lemon water, mineral-rich tonics, and herbal infusions designed to awaken digestion, hydrate the body, and initiate natural detoxification.
7:45 AM – Guided Morning Meditation
Ease into presence with a grounding, guided meditation designed to calm the nervous system, sharpen mental clarity, and set a powerful intention for the day ahead.
9:00 AM – Oceanfront Movement Experience
Flow through an energizing yoga, Mat Pilates, or Breathwork session on the rooftop terrace. Each class is designed to stimulate circulation, support lymphatic flow, and awaken the body in harmony with the ocean.
10:30 AM – Signature Breakfast: Food as Medicine
Indulge in a chef-curated breakfast experience featuring vibrant, nutrient-dense dishes. Seasonal, locally sourced ingredients come together in anti-inflammatory smoothies, gut-healing bowls, tropical fruits, pasture-raised eggs, and medicinal teas crafted to balance hormones and elevate energy.
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM – Immersive Wellness Workshop
An elevated educational experience exploring the principles of Food as Medicine and other various topics such as Discover how to reduce inflammation, support detox pathways, optimize digestion, and integrate sustainable wellness rituals into your daily life.
1:30 PM – Elevated Nourishment Lunch
A beautifully plated, plant-forward culinary experience featuring whole, seasonal ingredients, high-quality proteins, and healing fats designed to enhance vitality, mental clarity, and cellular repair.
2:30 PM – Sacred Leisure & Integration
Unwind in complete serenity. Lounge poolside, enjoy the oceanfront setting, journal in peaceful spaces, or indulge in optional wellness treatments. This intentional rest allows your body to absorb, integrate, and restore.
4:00 PM – Afternoon Protein Snack
A thoughtfully curated, light yet satisfying snack designed to stabilize energy and nourish the body between meals. These snacks feature high-quality, clean protein sources paired with healthy fats and fibers such as protein bites, nut-based snacks, seed blends, or plant-based options.
5:15 PM – OPTIONAL- Highly Encouraged Group Sunset Beach Walk and Ocean Time-
-an effortless moment of connection and beauty.
6:30- PM – Signature Dinner Experience
An intimate, multi-course dining experience rooted in Food as Medicine. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared to support gut health, reduce inflammation, and boost nutrient absorption, all presented in an elegant and inviting setting.
8:00- PM -Evening Ritual/
Close your day with guided reflection, journaling, meditation, yoga for sleep—preparing the body for deep, restorative sleep and full integration.
The Experience Every part of your day is thoughtfully designed to uplift, heal, and replenish you from your first taste in the morning to your peaceful moments at night.
Nourished Minds Retreat
A Luxury Food as Medicine Experience
Your Day, Intentionally Designed for Restoration, Vitality & Effortless Luxury
7:00 AM – Awakening Ritual
Gently rise with a curated morning elixir warm lemon water, mineral-rich tonics, and herbal infusions designed to awaken digestion, hydrate the body, and initiate natural detoxification.
7:45 AM – Guided Morning Meditation
Ease into presence with a grounding, guided meditation designed to calm the nervous system, sharpen mental clarity, and set a powerful intention for the day ahead.
9:00 AM – Oceanfront Movement Experience
Flow through an energizing yoga, Mat Pilates, or Breathwork session on the rooftop terrace. Each class is designed to stimulate circulation, support lymphatic flow, and awaken the body in harmony with the ocean.
10:30 AM – Signature Breakfast: Food as Medicine
Indulge in a chef-curated breakfast experience featuring vibrant, nutrient-dense dishes. Seasonal, locally sourced ingredients come together in anti-inflammatory smoothies, gut-healing bowls, tropical fruits, pasture-raised eggs, and medicinal teas crafted to balance hormones and elevate energy.
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM – Immersive Wellness Workshop
An elevated educational experience exploring the principles of Food as Medicine and other various topics such as Discover how to reduce inflammation, support detox pathways, optimize digestion, and integrate sustainable wellness rituals into your daily life.
1:30 PM – Elevated Nourishment Lunch
A beautifully plated, plant-forward culinary experience featuring whole, seasonal ingredients, high-quality proteins, and healing fats designed to enhance vitality, mental clarity, and cellular repair.
2:30 PM – Sacred Leisure & Integration
Unwind in complete serenity. Lounge poolside, enjoy the oceanfront setting, journal in peaceful spaces, or indulge in optional wellness treatments. This intentional rest allows your body to absorb, integrate, and restore.
4:00 PM – Afternoon Protein Snack
A thoughtfully curated, light yet satisfying snack designed to stabilize energy and nourish the body between meals. These snacks feature high-quality, clean protein sources paired with healthy fats and fibers such as protein bites, nut-based snacks, seed blends, or plant-based options.
5:15 PM – OPTIONAL- Highly Encouraged Group Sunset Beach Walk and Ocean Time-
-an effortless moment of connection and beauty.
6:30- PM – Signature Dinner Experience
An intimate, multi-course dining experience rooted in Food as Medicine. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared to support gut health, reduce inflammation, and boost nutrient absorption, all presented in an elegant and inviting setting.
8:00- PM -Evening Ritual/
Close your day with guided reflection, journaling, meditation, yoga for sleep—preparing the body for deep, restorative sleep and full integration.
The Experience Every part of your day is thoughtfully designed to uplift, heal, and replenish you from your first taste in the morning to your peaceful moments at night.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
nourished Minds, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico
Directions
Puerto Escondido Airport (OXM) Approximately 40 Minutes from Retreat Villa
Bahías de Huatulco International Airport (HUX) Approximately 1.5 - 2 hours from the Retreat Villa
Recommended Connections through Mexico City is the best for both airports or direct if it's an option. If coming from the U.S. here or other places.
West Coast: Los Angeles
Central U.S.: Houston or Dallas
East Coast: Miami
Midwest/Northeast: Chicago or Dallas
Bahías de Huatulco International Airport (HUX) Approximately 1.5 - 2 hours from the Retreat Villa
Recommended Connections through Mexico City is the best for both airports or direct if it's an option. If coming from the U.S. here or other places.
West Coast: Los Angeles
Central U.S.: Houston or Dallas
East Coast: Miami
Midwest/Northeast: Chicago or Dallas
Accommodation
GUESTS CAN CHOOSE FROM 4 KING BEDROOMS OR 1 BEDROOM WITH 2 QUEEN BEDS TO SHARE WITH A PARTNER OR FRIEND OR CAN BOOK IT FOR YOURSELF EACH WITH A PRIVATEENSUITE BATHROOM, AIR CONDITIONING, AND SERENE OCEANFRONT SURROUNDINGS.
Nourished Minds 7 Day VIP Retreat
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Villa Escondida in Puerto Escondido is a private oceanfront retreat featuring five luxurious ensuite bedrooms, two pools, direct beach access, expansive indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, and a covered rooftop terrace for yoga, meditation, and workshops. Designed for connection, relaxation, and transformation, it is the perfect sanctuary for an unforgettable wellness retreat.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
A Food as Medicine Menu will be served. Vibrant plant-forward meals featuring organic vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and seeds and high qaulity proteins.
What's Included
- • 7 NIGHTS OCEANFRONT ACCOMMODATION AT A PRIVATE GATED VILLA
- • NUTRIENT-DENSE FOOD AS MEDICINE MEALS PREPARED DAILY
- • GUIDED MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS PRACTICES
- • DAILY YOGA, PILATES, AND BEACH WALK
- • EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS ON MENTAL WELLNESS AND NUTRITION
- • FULL DAY IMMERSIVE CULTURAL EXPERIENCE, MEXICAN TEMEZCAL CEREMONY
- • OPTIONAL: LOCAL EXCURSIONS, SPA AND MASSAGE TREATMENTS
What's Not Included
- Flight and Airport Transfers to and from the Retreat. There is an option for Flights and Airport Transfers to be completed by the Nourished Minds Team.
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