Soul Sisters Sanctuary Retreat

Soul Sisters Sanctuary Retreat is a women-only wellness retreat at Xinalani Retreat, on the coast near Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. Over six days and five nights, guests practice yoga, Pilates and barre, restorative yoga and meditation, with healthy meals and time outdoors. It is led by sisters Jamie Mintz and Jolene Callahan, and it suits women who want to deepen a practice, try something new, or simply pause.

What to Expect

The days follow a steady, unhurried rhythm that mixes movement, stillness and time outside. Each day weaves together yoga flows, Pilates and barre, restorative yoga, meditation, healthy meals and outdoor activities. The aim is to strengthen and align the body, quiet the mind and give you room to rest.

A typical day looks like this:

- 7:00 am to 7:30 am: morning coffee and snacks
- 8:30 am to 10:30 am: Pilates and yoga
- 10:00 am to 11:00 am: breakfast
- 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm: lunch
- 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm: evening wellness
- 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm: dinner

The afternoon is left open for the outdoor activities, and the retreat is designed to meet each guest where she is, so you can take part as fully or as gently as you like.

About Jamie Mintz

Jamie Mintz is a certified instructor in yoga, barre, Tabata boot camp, aerial yoga and stand-up paddleboard yoga. She lives in Lake Tahoe with her husband, two kids and two dogs, and loves hiking, snowboarding, travel and time outdoors. Jamie is passionate about bringing women together through movement and connection, and she teaches to build strength, balance and confidence in a welcoming space.

About Jolene Callahan

Jolene Callahan owns a fitness studio in Big Sky, Montana, where she teaches yoga, Pilates, barre, spin and strength classes. She brings a love of movement and an active lifestyle to her teaching, with a focus on strength, balance and connection. Away from the studio she rock climbs, bikes and hikes in the mountains she calls home.

The Setting

Xinalani is a secluded tropical retreat center along the coast near Puerto Vallarta. There is no road access, and it can be reached only by a short boat ride, which is part of what makes it a place to unplug and slow down. Airport transfers and the boat ride to the retreat center are included.

Three room types are offered, each available for double or single occupancy:

- Deluxe Room Open Air: a deluxe room with an open-air design.
- Deluxe Room AC: a deluxe room with air conditioning.
- Eco Chic Suite Open Air: a larger eco chic suite with an open-air design.

Three healthful meals are served each day, along with coffee, tea, fruit and granola.

Before You Go

The retreat is open to all levels. Whether you have a long-standing practice or are new to yoga and Pilates, the program is built to meet you where you are. Classes are taught in English.

The all-inclusive rate covers:

- Your selected accommodation
- Three healthful meals daily
- Coffee, tea, fruit and granola
- Daily yoga classes
- Meditation classes
- Airport transfers and the boat ride to the retreat center
- All taxes
- Kayak and snorkel equipment