MARGE CAMP 2025
LET'S GO BACK.​ Presenting MARGE CAMP 2025...
M ovement
A rtistry
R estoration
G roup
E xperience
C elebrating
A
M eaningful
P ractice
This acronym wholly encapsulates the essence of MARGE CAMP, and I can't wait to share the experience with you!!
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I oh-so warmly invite you to return with me to the delightful town of Puerto Morelos, Mexico in late summer 2025 for year 3 of MARGE CAMP! In this special corner of the world, I've spent many hours sizzling under the Caribbean sun, trapping sand between my toes, swaying with the rhythm of the palm trees, gasping at the stars, dropping sweat on the studio floor, and indulging in the fullest celebration of my movement practice.
Casa Om Mexico offers a lovingly designed insulated retreat abode to carry your week with ease and wonder. Located just 16 miles south of the Cancun International Airport, staff will scoop you up on your Sunday arrival and return you back to the airport on the Saturday departure date. Luxury bedrooms, private bathrooms, linens and necessities, our own pool, hammocks abundant, open air dining palapa, a koi pond complete with turtle friends, and a state-of-the-art yoga studio is yours to call home - nestled just across the street from the Caribbean Sea where 6 stunning sunrises await you.
Above all, it's my distinct honor to design and deliver an inspiring spread of specialized movement offerings close to my own heart. Campers can expect double daily creative movement workshops - a direct download from my spirit to yours. We will explore our connection to our practice through movement, stillness, language, play, journaling, music, strength, ease, & getting vertical as well as horizontal. Plan on a morning beach practice. A cartwheel or two. Expect the dreamiest moonlight nidra journey. Journal prompts galore. Toss your feet in the air. Roll around in the sand. Soften into your most sacred self. In a word: INDULGE.
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Itinerary details to unfold as camp approaches. And just like always - everything is optional.
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If you happen to be a yoga teacher and partake in all classes/workshops, you will earn 25-hrs of continuing education accredited through Yoga Alliance.
The dining experience is like no other - Casa Om staff prepares daily brunch and dinners with the yogic lifestyle in mind. Exquisitely enriching vegetarian Mexican, Thai, New American, & Lebanese dishes alongside daily juices under the open-air palapa are guaranteed to leave you nourished. A treasured part of the day - we share meals and swap stories, feeding both our bodies and spirits as we gear up for a new day in paradise or enjoy the evening sunset before moseying off to our cozy beds...
Two evenings* are reserved for you to explore the nourriture of the town; just take a jaunt down the road and watch the delectable options unfold. The possibilities are endless!
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*One of these evenings, you are cordially invited to an all paid-for group dinner at a local restaurant if you'd like to join!
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Staff is happy to offer gluten-free and vegan options in addition to taking care of any personal dietary needs.
A plethora of additional wellness journeys are available on-site: massages, body and breath therapies, spa treatments, healing ceremonies... Casa Om employs the most magical local healers and you can expect to be very much taken care of. You may also see artisanal artwork, fashion, or jewelry presented by local artists onsite, should you be looking for special gifts to bring home!
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... or is sea therapy all you need? Fear not, you can quite literally cross the street and treat yourself to moments in the sun and sand with fresh ceviche and a margarita in hand.
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Ready, set... exhale. Close your eyes. Can you smell the sea breeze yet? Feel the sun on face? The salt on your skin?
MEET YOUR HOST:
Hi, I'm Marge!
Marge (she/her) proudly bears a lifetime affinity for movement and languages, having spent most of her years calling upon the body as her chosen tool of artistic expression in addition to learning Spanish, Italian, and French. She holds a BFA in dance and choreography, a professional certificate of contemporary circus arts, and an E-RYT 500 YACEP Yoga Alliance credential. Her studies, creations, teachings, and performances have blown her all across the globe and today she finds herself in a bit of an internationally nomadic chapter, forging onward to share the intersection of her accrued disciplines worldwide. Practitioners in Marge’s hands can expect a unique blend of movement, grace, passion, humor, and awakening to one’s own innate artistry.
MEET YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER:
Nicky Lewis
Nicky (she/her) is a photographer, actor, and yoga teacher from Ireland. She began shooting while at drama School at Bristol Old Vic. Her big interests are Street Photography and bespoke Portrait Photography. “I want to come to your house and have you tell the story of your life.”
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Nicky will be offering professional candid photography during specified classes, personalized portraiture sessions, and a sunrise shoot at the beach at no additional cost to participants. She will also pop in to lead a class!
HOME SWEET HOME:
Casa Om's private property is snuggled in a quiet corner at the end of the road and provides a safe home for up to 26 guests. Each guest will have access to their own bathroom (as well as Casa Om's honey bee shampoo, conditioner, soap, and lotion), bath and beach towels, fresh sheets and linens, a safe, your own personal coffee station (replenished daily), fresh drinking water, & a mini fridge. On-site is complimentary WiFi access, a private pool, a lush koi pond complete with turtle friends, a community accessible kitchen, lounge areas (indoor and outdoor), its own little library, and plentiful nooks and crannies for taking rest. Casa Om staff graciously provides daily complimentary laundry service (for yoga clothes). Sunlight floods the beautiful yoga studio which can accommodate up to 40 practitioners; yoga mats, blocks, blankets, & straps are thoughtfully provided for those wishing to travel light. Access to the beach is a hop, skip, and jump across the street - the Caribbean sunrises are not to be missed...
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Please note and be prepared to respect that Casa Om is a facility free of meat, fish, alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.
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Casa Om is located less than a mile down the road from the charming town square where you can find artisanal markets, souvenir shops, & amazing cuisine - not to mention multiple ATM's and an enormous grocery store should you find yourself in need of additional convenience items.
Tuition includes:
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Daily specialized offerings (yoga, movement, breath, meditation, and everything in between...)
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7 days, 6 nights in luxury private accommodations
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Daily meals (6 brunches + 4 dinners) prepared and served on-site by the Casa Om staff featuring organic, plant-based ingredients sourced directly from native land and farmers
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Fresh drinking water and coffee + fixings en suite
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Fresh sheets, linens, shower/bath towels, toiletries provided
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Daily housekeeping service
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Complimentary daily laundering of yoga clothes on-site
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Private snorkel tour in the world famous Riviera Maya reef
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Group excursion to explore local cenotes (underground freshwater sinkholes created by the meteors that took out the dinosaurs!)
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Celebratory group dinner out
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Welcome gift bag of sponsored goodies
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25-hours of continuing education for all RYT's
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*FREE* 3-month membership to The Hermit Lab upon fulfillment of tuition
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Professional portrait sessions with Nicky Lewis
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Round trip private shuttle transportation between the Cancun International airport and Casa Om
Tuition excludes:
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Airfare to/from Cancun International Airport
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Customized massages and/or healing modalities offered by local wellness workers and Casa Om staff
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1-2 dinners on your own in town
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Gratuities
PRICING:
SHARED DORM
$1650 / person
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​4 total spots (1 room, 2 sets of bunk beds)
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same gender for shared dorm
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private bathroom en suite
PRIVATE KING SUITE #1
$2850 - solo occupancy
$2150 - shared occupancy
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1-2 spots available
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1 king bed
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private bathroom en suite
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private balcony
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private kitchenette
SHARED DOUBLE
$1950 / person
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2 spots available
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2 rooms with 2 twin beds per room
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shared bathroom in hallway
PRIVATE KING SUITE #2
$2850 - solo occupancy
$2150 - shared occupancy
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1-2 spots available
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1 king bed
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private bathroom en suite
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the only bathtub in the house!
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second entrance to shared balcony
PRIVATE DOUBLE
$2150 / person
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8 total spots (4 rooms)
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2 twin beds per room
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private bathroom en suite
EPIC ROOFTOP PALAPA
$2850 - solo occupancy
$2150 - shared occupancy
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1-2 spots available
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1 queen bed
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private balcony, epic top floor sea view
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newly renovated palapa-style roof (+ AC!)
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bathroom not ensuite
The fine print:
Check-in at Casa Om is strictly at 3:00 pm on Sunday 8/24/25 and check-out at 11:00 am on Saturday 8/30/25. Therefore, airport arrivals should land between 2pm - 5pm on Sunday 8/24/25 and depart between 12pm - 3pm on Saturday 8/30/25.
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A $600 non-refundable deposit is due at booking. Remaining balance due by April 30, 2025. For those booking doubles or shared spots with a friend or loved one, BOTH deposits must be made within 24 hrs of each other to lock in your buddy spots.
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Please note that I update the availability manually and do my best to respect the first come, first served nature of registrations.
Payments must be made via Venmo (@margarucia), PayPal, (margarucia@gmail.com), Zelle (margarucia@gmail.com), or a direct bank transfer.​
TO BOOK YOUR SPOT:​
1) Review the retreat terms & conditions*.
2) Fill out THIS QUESTIONNAIRE.
3) Await confirmation from me...
4) Submit your $600 non-refundable deposit
5) GET EXCITED!!!!​
*By making your deposit, you are agreeing to the retreat terms & conditions. Once your deposit has been received, you will receive a digital version and be asked to sign it promptly.
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Cancelation policy:
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Full refunds (but for the $600 non-refundable deposit) are available before April 30, 2025. Cancelation requests must be sent to margarucia@gmail.com by April 30, 2025. Any cancelation request made after April 30, 2025 cannot be accommodated for any reason.
