BRAZILIAN

HEALING RETREAT

01.16 to 01.23

Twenty twenty-seven

TRANQUILITY + JOY

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Join us in one of Brazil’s most fascinating regions for a unique experience of exploration, grounding, and healing for seven days and nights in the heart of coffee country in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Jess and Megan invite you to a truly authentic Brazilian experience: breathtaking nature, world-class cuisine, and warm hospitality in a space that allows time for stillness, inner healing, and transformation.

What You’ll Experience DURING YOUR RESTORIATIVE WEEK:

Daily yoga, meditation, and intuitive movement—set to the rhythm of slow mornings and fresh coffee
Creative expression, storytelling, and dance with live music
Nature hikes through lush landscapes, with time to wander, swim, and take it all in
Evening fire ceremony under the stars for release, reflection, and intention-setting
Deep, easeful community connection with shared meals, conversations, and moments you’ll carry with you
Intuitively designed workshops for reflection, growth, and integration

We’ll also explore the bustling city of Belo Horizonte and take an overnight historic sightseeing trip to Tiradentes for artisan shopping.

This Is For You If:

You move fast in your everyday life and crave a slower, more intentional rhythm (think: mornings that begin with coffee and nowhere to rush off to)
You’re drawn to beauty, nature, and experiences that feel both grounding and expansive
You’re curious about personal growth and love weaving together practices like movement, ritual, and rest
You want to reconnect with joy; not the big, performative kind, but the quiet, playful kind that sneaks in when you finally exhale
You value meaningful connection and want to share space with other thoughtful, heart-led people
You’re excited by the idea of experiencing coffee at its origin by walking the land, tasting it fresh, and understanding its story
You’re open to learning, listening, and engaging with Brazilian culture and traditions in a respectful, immersive way

dAILY YOGA + MEDITATION

On retreat, you’ll have time for morning meditation, yoga, and a spacious schedule to deeply connect to nature's rhythms.

FARM-FRESH cuisine

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are prepared in the intentional kitchen to nourish your mind, body, and soul.

ACCESS TO NATURE

Surrounded by a vast nature preserve with a network of trails, you can hike to a private waterfall or take a meditative walk to one of our many reflection sites.

restored farmhouse

Your stay includes a room in a 200-year-old traditional farmhouse or a private garden apartment for the ultimate relaxing getaway.

cultural emersion

Excursion to local markets in Belo and an overnight trip to the historic, charming town of Tiradentes for shopping and artisan crafts.

coffee ceremony

At the regenerative coffee farm, each retreat includes a tour of the farm, teachings about the coffee tradition and history, coffee cupping (tastings), and coffee ceremonies.

meet meg

Meg was introduced to yoga in her teens and has been exploring various yoga styles and teachers worldwide ever since. Her all-level yoga classes include calm instrumental music, dim lighting, and ample time to connect with your body. She incorporates elements of astrology, numerology, and the moon cycles to align every class with the forces of the universe.

She trained with Faith Hunter in 2013 and completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. She believes the best way to connect with the present moment is through practice and strives to incorporate a mindful and positive attitude in all aspects of life.

meet jessica

Jessica Sandhu is a Canadian-born healer, somatic coach, and yoga teacher of Anishinaabe First Nations and Punjabi Indian descent.

As an Indigenous healer and teacher, Jess’s goal is to create equity in conference rooms, on the yoga mat, and in coaching sessions.

Jess came to the mat in 2002 for lower back pain, which also helped with some other deep-rooted issues, and has been practicing since. Jess likes to teach the way she practices: challenging, strengthening, and calming. Her teaching style has been influenced by Iyengar and Ashtanga yoga.

Jess is a Usui Reiki Master, a classically trained Pilates teacher, and a plant medicine coach, trained in Trauma-Informed Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Yin Yoga.

Jess is committed to being a bridge with roots in both the modern and traditional worlds, honoring the traditional customs of yoga and respecting all Indigenous cultures. Jess resides on the ancestral lands of the Anacostans.

LOCATION

aCCOMMODATIONS

PRIVATE ROOM, Private bath

$3,950 $3,650

Deposit 4 x $725

The 200-year-old farmhouse and guest houses have seven private rooms with double beds and private bathrooms.

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PRIVATE ROOM, SHARED bath

$3,650 $3,350

Deposit 4 x $650

The 200-year-old farmhouse and guest houses have seven private rooms with double beds and shared bathrooms.

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Shared ROOM, SHARED bath

$3,350 $3,050

Deposit + 4 x $575

Guests can bring their bestie or friend for a shared room and shared bath option.

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Early Bird Pricing Ends August 15, 2026.

All rooms vary slightly and are equally priced, and payment plans are available!

We have reserved one $1,000 scholarships for BIPOC in need. Please reach out to jess@jessicasandhu.com to learn more or fill out the application form here.

A bedroom with a balcony door open to green foliage outside, a wooden bed with green striped bedding, a mirror wardrobe, a small bed with striped pillows, and wall art, in a cozy, vintage style.

Bathroom with patterned floor tiles, wooden sink vanity with a vessel sink, mirror, and partial view of a shower stall, with the door open to a bedroom with a bed, window, and a wooden cabinet.

View from a balcony with a bell and colorful streamers hanging, overlooking a green landscape with trees and a stone pathway.

A vintage dining room with a large wooden table, bench, and chairs, green walls with decorative painted portraits, and a light hanging from the ceiling.

Living room with hardwood floor, white walls, green window shutters, and a wooden ceiling. Furnished with sofas, a coffee table, a wooden piano with matching chairs, and a side table with a lamp. Decorative pillows on the couches and framed pictures

A large, mature tree with sprawling branches over a stone pathway in a garden. There are flower beds with colorful flowers, a small white building with a tiled roof on the left, and a covered porch area in the background. The scene is sunny with a cl

A rustic outdoor scene with a narrow stone-lined irrigation canal running alongside a stone wall. There is a covered porch with wooden posts on the left, and a white house with a green door and windows in the background. Pink flowering bushes are vis

View through a window with divided panes showing a garden with various green plants, bushes, and trees.

Activities

Reiki + massage
daily yoga
Cultural Immersion
morning meditation
horseback riding
healing ceremonies
HIKING
local excursions

A lush vegetable garden on a hillside with various green plants and a small white building in the background under a clear blue sky.

A vast coffee plantation with rows of coffee plants in the foreground, rolling hills in the background under a cloudy sky.

belo + Tiradentes

Excursions to local markets in Belo and an overnight trip to the historic, charming town of Tiradentes for shopping and artisan crafts.

A large building with classical architecture featuring columns and arched windows. There is a large banner with a painted portrait of a woman and pink flowers hanging from the top of the building. The street in front has a person walking and a lamp p

Indoor patio corner with various potted cacti and succulents, a window with white shutters, and a wall hanging with yellow circles and plant illustrations.

A tall building with a mural of two women; one sitting on the other's shoulders, surrounded by natural elements, in an urban setting with trees, cars, and other buildings.

Tree-lined cobblestone pathway leading to a historic building in a park with tall palm trees on both sides.

A fruit stand in a market selling oranges, bananas, pineapples, watermelons, papayas, and other tropical fruits.

A white building with maroon trim around the door and window. The door is open, showing a bench and artwork inside. A cat is resting on the windowsill, partially hidden in a Sunglasses emoji sticker. The ground is made of uneven stone slabs.

CUISINE

The cuisine centers on traditional regional foods that accommodate most diets. Every meal will focus on seasonal fruits and vegetables from the organic gardens.

The culinary team bakes bread, makes cheese daily, and prepares organic juice and smoothies with the freshest ingredients.

This is an alcohol free retreat.

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

coffee

For six generations, great care has gone into producing award-winning specialty coffee. The most recent generations focus on sustainability and regenerative agriculture practices that work with nature.

We take pride in curating a delicious cup of coffee. From growing the best beans to roasting unique flavor profiles, you will change how you drink coffee.

A daily ceremony is dedicated to preparing and enjoying coffee in community.

Person kneeling on the ground, holding red coffee cherries in their hands, surrounded by more cherries spread over the ground. The person is wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a pink shirt, and blue jeans.

Red coffee cherries spread out to dry on a large surface outdoors, with a small rustic house in the background, trees, and a partly cloudy sky.

Hands preparing three glasses of black coffee on a wooden table, using spoons to stir or serve.

A white coffee cup filled with black coffee surrounded by scattered coffee beans on a beige fabric mat with printed text 'CAFÉ S DO BRASIL'.

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daily Schedule

7:00 Morning meditation

7:30 90-minute yoga flow

9:00 Breakfast

10:30 Healing Workshop

12:30 Lunch

2:00 Rest

3:00 Cultural Experience

6:30 Dinner

8:30 Evening Restorative Yoga

9:30 Rest

TENTATIVE FLOW FOR THE WEEK

Saturday, January 16: Guests arrive in Belo Horizonte and depart for the farm by 1 p.m. Upon arrival, there will be a welcome ceremony and a tour of the farm.

Sunday, January 17 - Tuesday, January 19: Stay at the farm for daily group meditation + yoga, healing ceremonies, local cultural experiences, land connection, hiking, and nourishing meals. Space for self-relaxation and integration is also included.

Wednesday, January 20: Morning meditation, yoga, and breakfast. Depart for Tiradentes by 10 am. Lunch, exploration, and shopping. Dinner with the group and stay at the local hotel.

Thursday, January 21: Morning meditation, yoga, and breakfast. Explore the historic and artisan town of Tiradentes, join the group for a hike, or relax by the pool. Lunch and dinner with the group and stay at the local hotel.

Friday, January 22: Morning meditation, yoga, and breakfast. Depart for Belo Horizonte by 12 pm. Explore downtown Belo, group farewell dinner, and stay at a hotel in Belo.

Saturday, January 23: Breakfast, pack, and depart from downtown Belo Horizonte. Flights to the East Coast depart as early as 5:30 am. Guests can choose to leave at any time on Saturday.

The full schedule will be shared before the retreat.

What’s included

Pre-trip assistance
Four nights at a private farmhouse in the countryside of Brazil
One night's accommodation in Belo Horizonte
Two nights accommodations in Tiradentes
Private guides, transportation, and tours throughout
Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
Daily yoga and meditation
One massage treatment
Gratuites

NOT INCLUDED

Airfare
Travel Insurance
Travel Visa

PAYMENT

A non-refundable deposit of $750 is required to hold your spot.

Final payment for all participants by November 23, 2026.

Cancellation POLICY

No refund is available if the participant cancels for any reason after November 23, 2026.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Travel insurance is required for your trip. Many companies offer travel insurance, but Travelex and World Nomads are reputable providers of worldwide coverage.

Please carefully read the Terms and Conditions for full policies.

15 11 Spots AVAILABLE

A scenic village street with colorful houses, lush greenery, and mountain backdrop.

The weather at the farm is defined by two seasons.
The green season is from September through April, and the dry season is from May through August.
During your retreat, you can expect lows in the 60s and highs in the upper 80s/low 90s.
You can expect mild sunny days with moderately cool evenings with low to moderate humidity.
The closest international airport is Belo Horizonte (CNF). Two other popular destinations are Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, which offer multiple daily flights to Belo Horizonte.
Please arrive in Belo Horizonte by 10 am, Saturday, and give yourself at least 2 hours for international airport layovers.
On Saturday, the arrival day, guests will meet at Belo Horizonte (CNF) airport or at the central bus terminal in town. We will provide transportation to and from the farm.
We assist with arranging air travel and are happy to answer any questions.
You are solely responsible for meeting all travel requirements for entry to Brazil, including any additional COVID-19 restrictions..
Travel insurance is required for your trip. Many companies offer travel insurance, but Travelex and World Nomads are reputable organizations that provide worldwide coverage.
Please carefully read the Terms and Conditions for full policies.
Of course! Jess and Meg teach at all levels, give a variety of modifications, and encourage students to go at a slower pace during yoga sessions.

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