CELEBRATING THE ART OF CHOCOLATE
CELEBRATING THE ART OF CHOCOLATE
PROJET CHOCOLAT + BATCH CRAFT + WKND CHOCOLATE PRESENT
This year's 5-day gathering celebrates The Art of Chocolate. Together we'll explore the creative process within the chocolate world through mindful conversations, intentional bonding and nurturing food. The retreat will convene at the historic Hacienda Doña Andrea situated in the sacred American West just outside of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Review our Retreat Policies then reserve your spot today!
3-6pm Arrival at Hacienda Dona Andrea
Free transportation from ABQ airport leaves at 1:30pm*
6-8pm Welcome Ceremony
▸ Introduction of hosts + guests
▸ Review weekend activities
▸ Homemade guac, salsa, chips + sangria
7:30-9am Yoga w/ Jyl Marie
Group class or enjoy free time
7:30-10am Breakfast
With gluten-free + vegan options
10-11am Free Time
11am-12:30pm Morning Session
Group Creative Session, Part 1
12:30-2pm Soup + Salad Bar
2-4pm Afternoon Session
Group Creative Session, Part 2
4-6pm Free Time
6-8pm Dinner
8-10pm Stargazing
In Courtyard w/ Popcorn +
Renaissance Dark Cacao Cookies
7:30-9am Yoga w/ Jyl Marie
Group class or enjoy free time
7:30-10am Breakfast
With gluten-free + vegan options
10-11am Free Time
11am-12:30pm Morning Session
Chocolate Demo w/ Susan of Mademoiselle Miel
12:30-2pm Soup + Salad Bar
2-4pm Afternoon Session
Group Project Sharing
4-6pm Free Time
6-8pm Dinner
8-10pm Cacao Circle
w/ Jyl Marie of The Yoga of Chocolate
7:30-9am Yoga w/ Jyl Marie
Group class or enjoy free time
7:30-10am Breakfast
With gluten-free + vegan options
10-11am Free Time
11am-12:30pm Tasting
"Art of Chocolate" w/ Hazel Lee’s Taste with Colour maps
12:30-2pm Soup + Salad Bar
2-4pm Afternoon Session
Group Project Sharing
4-6pm Free Time
6-8pm Dinner
8-10pm Entertainment
Live Performance w/ singer Jennifer Niceley
Closing Session in Courtyard
7:30-9am Yoga w/ Jyl Marie
Group class or enjoy free time
7:30-10am Breakfast
With gluten-free + vegan options
10am Farewells + Departure
Gift Bags including Megan Giller’s "Bean to Bar Chocolate" book
Free transportation to ABQ airport leaves at 10am*
Schedule of events subject to change.
* To avoid extended stays in the airport, we recommend booking arrival flights into ABQ between 11am-1pm (UTC) on Sunday. To allow for a relaxed check-in, we suggest booking departure flights after 12:30pm (UTC) on Thursday.
Located directly outside of Santa Fe, the estate strikes a perfect balance between seclusion and convenience.
Mornings begin with a healthy breakfast followed by free, quiet time for enjoying the sprawling estate. Throughout each day, we'll engage in spirited, cacao-centric activities as we delight in authentic meals, cocktails and entertainment.
The enchanting Hacienda is situated on the top of Montaña Del Oro in Santa Fe county amongst the cedar and piñon trees with breathtaking views all the way to Colorado.
Choose from a shared double room or select single-occupancy for additional privacy. All of our traditionally furnished bedrooms have clean-burning, kiva fireplaces with easy to light remote controls.
All of our modern bathrooms include Mexican tile showers and a private lavatory. Please Note: Retreat guests that choose double occupancy will share an on-suite, private bathroom with their retreat roommate.
Great attention to detail was taken by the owners with many artistic features dating back to the 1500s including hand-plastered walls, colorful Mexican tiles, carefully chosen folk art, antiques and textiles.
Each bedroom has it's very own private patio or balcony to help you lose yourself in the serenity of nature. Curl up with a mug of drinking chocolate to watch spectacular sunsets over our grand mountain ranges.
To preserve the intimate nature of this gathering, space is limited to only 12 guests.
Review our Retreat Policies then reserve your spot today!