MARGE CAMP Baja:

The Next Chapter

Dec 28, 2025 - Jan 3, 2026 @ YANDARA...

Baja California Sur, México

HEY, YOU - Wanna get out of here???

MARGE CAMP is headed back to the Pacific coast of Mexico! Meet me in beautiful Baja California Sur to celebrate the folding of 2025 into 2026 as you restore, reinvigorate, and prepare for The Next Chapter.

"Movement | Artistry | Restoration: Group Experience / Celebrating A Meaningful Practice". This absolutely, truly, and entirely encapsulates the essence of MARGE CAMP.

I am beyond excited to return to unmatchable community of Yandara Yoga Institute to host this intimate retreat experience on the west coast of Mexico, right where the ocean kisses up to the desert.

Having personally experienced Yandara as both a guest and a host, I can say with full confidence that the magic of this place is undeniably special. Prepare to behold the magnificent Baja beach sunsets, sleep under the stars in your own private tent while the Pacific waves lull you toward your dreams, to wake up to the moon gently sinking into the ocean, to navigate the twists and turns among cacti and palm trees as you leisurely stroll between our own private yoga shala, the community dining area, the saltwater pool, outdoor showers, and once again to your cozy bed.

Leaning into the magic and fragility a new year brings, prepare for a deep dive inward while being forever cradled by the expansive majesty of the Pacific oceanfront Baja desert.

Yandara humbly boasts a safe and tight-knit oceanfront community of 6 acres sprinkled with tents, yoga pavillions, open air dining, cacti, bright flowers, and neighboring wildlife. Located near Todos Santos on the scenic Baja Peninsula, Yandara sits one hour north of Cabo San Lucas. During your private shuttle ride from SJD airport, prepare to enjoy the sprawling Baja desert (lush with green, this time of year) on your right side and an ocean full of whales on your left.

Private accommodations in the form of personal glamping tents and concrete cabins, shared open air bathrooms and showers, linens and necessities, a saltwater pool, hammocks abundant, open air dining, direct access to the beach, a smoothie bar, a curated boutique, and a state-of-the-art yoga studio with all mats and props included is yours to call home - tucked just a beach walk away from the Pacific ocean where 6 stunning sunsets await you, peppered by your majestic neighbors: families of breaching whales eager to blow you a kiss from their enormous blue home.

Above all, I am SO excited to enjoy an escape, a respite, a week to step away from the busy-ness and constant demands of our daily lives, to set fears and doubts aside, to curate and hold a special container of space for you to truly enter The Next Chapter with softness, grace, and peace.

Each day will present movement and mindfulness practices I hold near and dear, providing opportunities to explore not only strength, powerful movement, and outward expression, but also softness, stillness, and deep introspection. Offerings will include active movement, slower corporal practices, play, dance, meditation, journaling, restoration, pranayama, soundscapes, and a host of optional add-ons as desired so that you can design your own unique retreat experience.

If nothing else, plan on breathing with the Pacific tides. Holding space for yourself and others. Wriggling your feet into the sand. Stargazing. Composing haikus. Resting your body on the earth. Throwing your feet to the sky. Softening into your most sacred self.

In a word: INDULGE.

Itinerary details to unfold as camp approaches. And just like always - everything is optional.

If you happen to be an RYT 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... Yandara staff generously provides 3 meals a day with the yogic lifestyle in mind. Prepared and enjoyed onsite, the cuisine features an exquisitely enriching plant-based and mostly vegetarian menu (fish & egg options available), and most dietary restrictions can be accommodated*. Filtered water, coffee, and tea, and refreshments are always on hand. Sharing meals together serves to enrich our bond as we feed our bodies and spirits, swapping stories as we energize or wind down our day.

Please note that Yandara observes quiet hours from 10pm - 10am, which means breakfast is to be enjoyed in silence. Have you ever had a contemplative morning meal to yourself as you sit under yellow flowers and palm trees, listening to the breeze as the birds and bugs chat with each other? You're about to!

*Staff is happy to offer gluten-free and vegan options in addition to taking care of most personal dietary needs. Be sure to bring your own refillable water bottle!

A plethora of additional wellness journeys are available on-site: massages, body therapies, Reiki, astrology sessions, tarot card readings, acupuncture... Yandara employs the most magical guest and local healers; you can expect to be very much taken care of during your week of retreating into yourself.

We'll also enjoy a local beach day field trip (optional, of course) where you can partake in a surf lesson led by a local, if you're eager to quite literally test the waters and ride those gorgeous Pacific waves!

... or my dearest homebodies, you can simply saunter through the beach gate, sit on the sand, and enjoy a personal ocean therapy session.

Ready, set... exhale. Close your eyes. Relax your jaw. Can you smell the ocean breeze yet? Feel the sun on face? The salt on your skin? The sand between your tootsies? LOOK! Was that a shooting star?

HEAR FROM A HAPPY CAMPER:

MEET YOUR HOST:

This retreat was nothing short of transformative. It masterfully blended artistry and playfulness with thoughtful moments of grounding introspection and emotional depth. Aspects of the experience encouraged stepping out of my comfort zone, which allowed me to not only expand my boundaries but also reconnect with myself on a profound level. The thoughtful design of this retreat created a space that was both inspiring and nurturing—perfect for self-expression and personal growth. I left feeling renewed, deeply connected to my inner self, and incredibly grateful for such a unique experience. If you’re looking for something fun, grounding, and soulfully enriching, this retreat is a must.

- Adrienne, Baja 2024

Hi, I'm Marge!

Marge (she/her) proudly bears a lifetime affinity for movement and languages, having spent most of her years using the body as her chosen artistic tool while also 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 Charlottesville, VA - plotting to take over the world with her enthusiastic movement ventures. Practitioners in Marge’s hands can expect a unique blend of movement, grace, passion, humor, and awakening to one’s own innate artistry.

HOME SWEET HOME:

Yandara's private 6-acre property provides a safe home for our intimate space. Please note that Yandara is also an esteemed Yoga Institute, which means there are typically other groups training and/or retreating onsite and overlapping with our stay. While we are assured our own yoga space, accommodations, and meal areas, retreaters can expect to meet some new friends over a mug of tea, while lounging at the beautiful saltwater pool, or even brushing your teeth under the stars!

Unless you opt to book a cabana with its own private bathroom, get ready to enjoy shared outdoor facilities, sinks, and showers! Bath & beach towels will be provided, but guests are kindly asked to bring their own toiletries. Fresh sheets and linens will be provided as well as a mid-week freshen up by staff. Drinking water and a tea station are always on hand. Also on-site is complimentary WiFi access, a private pool, lounge areas, hammocks and chairs, its own little library, and plentiful nooks and crannies for taking rest. Yandara staff provides hand-washing laundry stations as well a laundry service for a small fee.

Sunlight and ocean air floods our beautiful yoga studio which directly faces the Pacific horizon; I apologize in advance if your drishti gets distracted by intermittent whale spout sightings. Yoga mats, blocks, straps, blankets, and bolsters are thoughtfully provided for those wishing to travel light. Access to the beach is a hop, skip, and jump through the gate - the Pacific sunsets are not to be missed...

Please note and be prepared to respect that Yandara is a facility free of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and mind-altering substances.

TUITION INCLUDES:

Specialized & inspiring practices to ring in the new year (movement, breath, meditation, creative journaling, and so much more...)
7 days, 6 nights in glamping accommodations immersed in nature
3 daily meals prepared and served on-site by Yandara staff featuring organic, plant-based ingredients sourced directly from native land
Fresh drinking water, coffee, & tea
Fresh sheets, linens, shower & bath towels
A mid-week housekeeping refresher
Add-ons and group excursions (always optional)
Welcome gift bag of sponsored goodies
25-hours of continuing education for all RYT's
Round trip private shuttle transportation between the SJD (Los Cabos) airport and Yandara Yoga Institute

TUITION EXCLUDES:

Airfare to/from SJD International Airport
Customized massages and/or healing modalities offered by local wellness workers and Yandara staff
Expenses during optional excursions
Gratuities

prices

PRICING:

Glamping Canvas Tent

$2499

Sleeps one person
Full size bed with quality linens
Durable white canvas protection
Eco-luxury decor
Electricity, lights, & storage
For those wanting to feel closest to nature <3

Concrete Cabana:
DOUBLES ONLY

$2299/pp

DOUBLE BOOKINGS ONLY
Exclusively for besties, family duos, & partners
2 twin beds per cabin
Option to swap twins for a king bed to share among lovers or besties
Eco-luxury decor
Electricity, lights, & storage
Largest accommodation
Cooler, concrete structure offering windows and better temperature control than the tents

Concrete cabana with private bathroom

$2999

Sleeps one person*
Queen bed with quality linens
Features an open concept bathroom complete with sink, shower, and toilet
Cooler, concrete structure offering windows and better temperature control than the tents
Eco-luxury decor
Electricity, lights, & storage
*Double bookings permitted only if the pair are really comfortable with each other as the bathroom is an open concept @ $2699/pp

THE FINE PRINT:

Arrivals should be between 11am - 5pm on Sunday 12/28/25 and departures between 11am - 5pm on Saturday 1/3/26. Check in begins at 3pm. For arrivals before 3pm, your accommodation may not be ready. You are welcome to relax at the pool and enjoy complimentary refreshments. Check out is 10am. If your shuttle is leaving later, you are welcome to relax at the pool until 1pm.

A $600 non-refundable deposit is due at booking. Remaining balance due by November 30, 2025. For those booking doubles/shared spots, BOTH questionnaires & deposits must be made within 24 hrs of each other to lock in your request.

Payments must be made via Venmo (@margarucia), Zelle (margarucia@gmail.com), or Paypal (magarucia@gmail.com).

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 as shared above. Once your deposit has been successfully submitted, you will receive an email confirmation. You will be asked to promptly complete the electronic form of the terms & conditions & waiver as found on the terms page to confirm your participation.

Cancelation policy:

Full refunds (but for the $600 non-refundable deposit) are available before November 30, 2025. Cancelation requests must be sent to margarucia@gmail.com by November 30, 2025. Any cancelation request made after November 30, 2025 cannot be accommodated for any reason. Full policy & details found in the terms/conditions.