THE RETURN
A Relationship & Wellness Retreat by La Vii
For couples who want to feel more connected inside the life they’re building.
April 11–16, 2027 · La Joya Sayulita, Mexico
No payment or commitment required to apply.
There’s a difference between being good together and feeling deeply connected.
Nothing is necessarily wrong.
You love your life. You’re good together. You’ve probably gotten pretty damn good at being a team.
But life gets full.
The conversations get familiar.
The routines take over.
And somewhere in all of it, there’s a little less time for you two.
Maybe you miss the curiosity.
The play.
The intimacy.
The feeling of us.
What you have is worth making space for.
This isn’t just a getaway. It’s a return.
Not to who you were — but to what matters now.
To yourselves. To each other.
A chance to step out of the noise, slow down, and make space for the conversations, experiences, and connection that everyday life doesn’t always leave room for.
And to come home with more than memories from a beautiful week away.
What The Return Is Built Around
Movement
Come back into your body.
We’ll move every day — sometimes to challenge ourselves, sometimes to slow down, and sometimes simply because it feels damn good.
Strength. Sweat. Breath. Play. Rest.
A chance to get out of your head, feel more alive in your body, and experience what shifts when you move alongside the person you love.
Because how you feel in your body changes how you show up everywhere else.
Communication
Learn how to hear each other differently — and how to be heard.
We’ll work with the patterns that show up in real relationships — defensiveness, assumptions, shutting down, talking past each other, and the conversations you seem to have again and again.
Through guided practices, you’ll learn ways to slow those moments down, get curious, speak more honestly, and listen without immediately reacting.
These aren’t conversations you’ll only have here.
They’re practices you can keep returning to long after you go home.
Connection
Deepen the connection that already exists between you.
We’ll explore practices designed to bring you back into presence with one another — through touch, attention, vulnerability, intimacy, play, and being fully with each other.
Some experiences will be guided together. Others will give you tools and invitations to explore privately as a couple, in your own time and at your own pace.
This isn’t about creating one beautiful, connected week.
It’s about learning how to keep creating that connection yourselves.
MEET YOUR HOST
Madison Pinder
Wellness Coach · Founder of La Vii Wellness
Certified Sex, Love & Relationship Coach · Certified Personal Trainer & Nutritionist
I believe relationships are a practice.
We can love someone deeply and still fall into patterns. We can build a beautiful life together and still realize somewhere along the way that we’ve stopped being as curious, playful, intimate, or intentional with each other.
My work lives in that space.
My background spans both relationship coaching and physical wellness, because I don’t believe the way we communicate, connect, move, feel in our bodies, and experience intimacy exist separately from one another.
My training through The VITA™ Institute, alongside my background as a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutritionist, allows me to bring those worlds together in a way that is practical, honest, and very human.
The Return was created from that same belief: that strong relationships don’t happen because two people found the right person. They happen because two people keep learning how to choose, know, and meet each other as they grow.
And for five days in Sayulita, I get to create the space for you to do exactly that.
Feel like this might be for you?
You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to be willing to show up together.
No payment or commitment required to apply.
Five nights with enough structure to take you somewhere — and enough space to actually enjoy being there.
Your days will move between guided experiences, movement, connection, rest, and plenty of time to simply be together.
Daily movement — from strength and challenge to slower, grounding practices
Guided relationship and communication experiences
Connection and intimacy practices, with some experiences offered privately for you to explore as a couple
Time for individual reflection and integration
Cold plunge, sauna, hot tub, pool, and beach
Nourishing meals shared together
Space to rest, wander, play, have a drink, take a nap, disappear together for a while — whatever you need
This isn’t five days of sitting in a circle talking about your relationship.
It’s five days of living differently together.
What You’ll Experience
Sample Itinerary
A glimpse into the rhythm of The Return.
Each day will move a little differently, with experiences built around Movement, Communication, and Connection — and plenty of space in between to rest, explore, play, and simply be together.
The schedule below is a sample of what your time at The Return may look like.
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Intention : Arrive
Grounded • Welcomed • Present
6:30 AM Optional Sunrise Meditation
8:00 AM Beach Strength Session
9:15 AM Nourishing Breakfast
10:30 AM Guided Communication Workshop
12:30 PM Lunch
2:00–5:00 PM Rest & Integrate
Enjoy the pool, beach, sauna, cold plunge, journal, read, book a massage, or simply relax.5:30 PM Guided Connection Practice
7:00 PM Dinner
8:30 PM Private Couples Connection Practice.
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Intention : Explore
Curious • Playful • Connected
6:30 AM Optional Sunrise Meditation
8:00 AM Guided Nature Hike
9:30 AM Breakfast
11:00 AM Guided Communication Workshop
12:30 PM Lunch
2:00 PM Explore Sayulita • Relax + Integrate
6:30 PM Dinner
Evening Unstructured Time Together
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Intention : Deepen
Open • Honest • Intimate
7:00 AM Gentle Yoga
8:30 AM Breakfast
10:00 AM Guided Communication & Connection Workshop
12:30 PM Lunch
2:00–5:00 PM Rest & Integrate
Enjoy the property, journal, relax by the pool, visit the beach, or simply take time together.5:30 PM Cacao Ceremony
7:30 PM Dinner
8:45 PM Private Couples Reflection
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Intention : Return
Clear • Rested • Renewed
6:30 AM Sunrise Movement Session
8:00 AM Breakfast
9:30 AM Guided Communication Workshop
11:00 AM Closing Connection Practice
12:30 PM Lunch
2:00–5:00 PM Rest & Integrate
Spend the afternoon however feels most nourishing—relax, explore, reflect, or simply enjoy your final afternoon together.5:30 PM Group Reflection
7:00 PM Group Celebration Dinner
The final retreat itinerary will be shared in early 2027. The schedule above is intended to give you a feel for the rhythm and flow of The Return and may shift as the experience is finalized.
Arrival and departure days will have their own schedule and are not reflected above.
The Space
Tucked into the coastline of Sayulita, Mexico, La Joya feels a world away from everyday life.
Surrounded by ocean and natural beauty, it’s a place where you can finally exhale.
Wake up to the ocean.
Move, eat, swim, rest.
Take a cold plunge. Sit in the sauna. Wander down to the beach.
Have nowhere else you need to be.
A place to slow down, settle in, and remember how good it feels to simply be together.
Dates
April 11th - 16th, 2027
Location
Sayulita, Mexico
Spots
9 Couples
Investment
$9,888 CAD per couple
5 nights at La Joya Sayulita in your private bungalow
Daily meals, thoughtfully sourced and consciously curated
All guided retreat programming, workshops + practices
Daily intentional movement experiences
Curated group experiences
Time and space to explore Sayulita, rest + integrate
Full access to La Joya's pool, beach + wellness amenities
Retreat materials + welcome touches
Resort gratuities
Your investment includes:
Not included: Flights, airport transportation, travel insurance, alcohol, optional spa treatments or personal activities, and personal purchases.
*Final retreat experiences are being thoughtfully curated and may be subject to change.
$9,888 CAD
per couple
Payment Details
$2,500 deposit
upon acceptance
2 Installments
for the remaining balance
There is no payment or commitment required to apply.
Ready to Return?
You don’t need to wait until something is wrong to make space for what matters.
The Return is intentionally limited to 9 couples.
Applications allow us to thoughtfully create a group aligned with the intention of this experience.
Both partners should be open to participating fully.
Once your application is received, it will be personally reviewed and you’ll hear from us within 3–5 business days.
No payment or commitment required to apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions?
Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime.
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The Return is for couples who love each other and want to be more intentional about the relationship they’re building.
You don’t need to be struggling or trying to fix something. You may simply feel like life has gotten full, connection has become less intentional, or you want space to explore what your relationship could feel like with more presence, curiosity, play, and attention.
The Return is not couples therapy or crisis intervention.
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Not at all.
In fact, The Return was created for couples who already have something worth investing in. You can be happy, committed, and good together — and still want more depth, intimacy, communication, play, or connection.
You don’t have to wait until something is wrong to make your relationship a priority.
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That’s completely okay. You don’t both need to arrive equally excited about every part of the experience.
What matters is that both partners are choosing to be there and are open to participating, getting curious, and trying something different together.
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Intimacy at The Return is about connection — emotional, relational, and physical.
Some practices may explore touch, vulnerability, desire, affection, communication, or physical closeness. Nothing sexual is performed in a group setting, and some experiences will be offered privately for you to explore together as a couple.
Your boundaries matter. You will always have agency over your own body and participation.
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The Return is designed as an immersive experience, so we ask couples to arrive willing to participate in the core retreat programming.
At the same time, this isn’t about forcing yourself through an experience that doesn’t feel right. Some practices are invitations, some experiences are optional, and there will be plenty of space to rest, integrate, or simply be together.
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You do not need to be an athlete or have a particular fitness background.
Movement is one of the pillars of The Return, but this isn’t a five-day bootcamp. Experiences will range from strength and challenge to slower, grounding movement, with modifications available where appropriate.
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Your $9,888 CAD investment per couple includes five nights at La Joya Sayulita, accommodations, daily meals, resort gratuities, retreat programming and workshops, daily movement experiences, curated group experiences, retreat materials, and access to La Joya’s wellness amenities.
Flights, travel insurance, alcohol, optional spa treatments, personal purchases and activities, and airport transportation are not included.
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There is no payment or commitment required to apply.
Your application will be personally reviewed to make sure The Return feels like the right fit for both you and the group. You’ll hear from us within 3–5 business days.
If accepted, you’ll receive your Guest Agreement + Participation Waiver along with your booking and payment details.
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The investment is $9,888 CAD per couple.
You may pay in full upon booking or choose the payment plan:
$2,500 CAD reservation deposit upon acceptance
Followed by 2 Instalments
$3,694 CAD
$3,694 CAD Payment can be made by credit card or bank transfer.
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Because The Return is a small, limited-capacity retreat and accommodations are reserved specifically for each couple, payments are subject to the cancellation, refund, and transfer terms outlined in the Guest Agreement.
You’ll have the opportunity to review the full agreement before making your reservation deposit.
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Yes. All guests are required to obtain travel insurance for The Return.
Your policy should include appropriate coverage for trip cancellation or interruption, medical emergencies, and emergency evacuation while travelling internationally.
Proof of coverage may be required prior to the retreat.
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Yes. The Return welcomes couples of all genders and sexual orientations.
The work is centered around the relationship between the two of you — not what your relationship is supposed to look like.

