Registration Opens July 7, 2026 · Join the Waitlist
The Practice with Sandra Vanatko · Retreat 2027
Practice & Play
in Rincón
March 20–27, 2027 · Rincón, Puerto Rico · 8 Days / 7 Nights
A Different Kind of Retreat
Less doing. More being together.
Some retreats are designed to take you deep — to unravel, to process, to transform. This one is different. That doesn’t mean it won’t move you. It just means the medicine here arrives in a different way.
Practice & Play in Rincón is eight days in one of the most beautiful corners of Puerto Rico, held gently in the rhythm of morning practice, long shared meals, ocean air, and the kind of laughter that only happens when you’re really, truly off the clock. The yoga and breathwork are here — but they’re the container, not the point. The point is what happens when a small group of like-minded people exhale together for a whole week.
The conversations over brunch. The quiet walk at sunrise. The afternoon with nowhere to be. Come ready to practice, to play, to rest, and to belong — even if just for a week.
“Healing doesn’t always come from going deeper. Sometimes it comes from letting ourselves fully arrive — and discovering that being here, together, is more than enough.”
IS THIS FOR YOU?
Who this retreat is for
This retreat is for you if some part of you is quietly craving a real break — not just a vacation, but a week where you actually exhale. It’s for the person who loves to practice and also loves a long brunch with good people. For anyone who wants to move their body, feel the ocean, laugh a little more than usual, and remember what it feels like to simply belong somewhere for a few days. You don’t need to be an advanced yogi or someone who has done retreats before. You just need to be someone who’s ready to show up, be present, and let the week be exactly what it is — beautiful, easy, and genuinely good.
The Shape of a Day
What a day feels like
Early Morning
Coffee & Morning Walk
We begin each day gently — coffee in hand, feet on sand, moving as slow as the morning asks. No agenda. Just the ocean and whoever shows up.
Morning
Morning Practice
A full morning session of yoga, breathwork, or somatic movement — grounding, embodied, and designed to open the day rather than exhaust it.
MIDDAY
Catered Brunch + Free Time
Our private chef brings a beautiful midday spread to the villa — fresh, local, unhurried. After that, the afternoon is entirely yours. Nap. Walk the beach. Wander into town. Find a café. Sit and do absolutely nothing.
Late Afternoon
Evening Practice
A second practice most days — meditation, movement, breathwork, or something else depending on what the group needs. Something to help you land back before the evening begins.
EVENING
Catered Dinner Together
Long dinners are the heartbeat of this retreat. Our chef prepares a full dinner at the villa and we eat together, slowly, with good conversation and the sound of the ocean just outside. One evening we set sail together — watching the sun melt into the Caribbean Sea.
what's included
Everything you need, nothing extra
This is a full week of being genuinely cared for. Here is what comes with your spot:
7 Nights Beachfront
Seven nights at Villa Playa Maria — a stunning private villa right on María’s Beach in Rincón, with direct ocean views and the kind of beauty that makes you forget the rest of the world exists.
Daily Practices
Morning practice every day, and most afternoons a second session — yoga, somatic movement, breathwork, and meditation woven together for a week that feels nourishing, not depleting.
Catered Brunch & Dinner
A private chef prepares brunch and dinner daily featuring fresh local ingredients and Puerto Rican flavors. Community-style breakfasts each morning in the villa kitchen with coffee and ocean views.
Free Time & Local Life
Rincón is a surf town with cafés, restaurants, and ocean adventures steps away. Your afternoons are entirely yours — structured only if you want them to be.
Community
A small, intentional group — maximum 15 guests — who came for the same reason you did. Real connection tends to happen fast when everyone shows up ready to be present.
Sunset Sail
One unforgettable evening on the water with your people — drinks, snacks, ocean breeze, and the kind of golden light that makes everyone go quiet for a moment. Included for all guests.
RETREAT DETAILS
The Essentials
DATES
March 20–27, 2027 · 8 Days / 7 Nights
location
Villa Playa Maria, María’s Beach, Rincón, Puerto Rico · twinpalmspr.com/villa-playa-maria
group size
Maximum 15 guests — intimate and intentionally small
meals
Catered brunch + dinner daily by private chef. Community-style breakfast each morning.
practices
Morning practice daily. Most afternoons include a second session — yoga, breathwork, somatic movement, or meditation.
not included
Airfare, airport transportation, and optional activities such as massage or surfing.
THE SETTING
María's Beach, Rincón
Located on Puerto Rico’s northwest coast, Rincón is known for warm water, stunning sunsets, a laid-back surf-town energy, and a welcoming local community. It is one of the most beautiful corners of the Caribbean — and not a place most tourists find.
Villa Playa Maria is one of the only truly private beachfront villas in the area — a half-acre of Rincón’s best oceanfront with luxury accommodations and Caribbean ocean views that are simply unlike anything else. Cafés, restaurants, and the beach are right at your doorstep. You will wake up every morning to the sound of waves.
accommodations
Choose your room
All rooms are double occupancy except Little Malibu. Sandra will thoughtfully pair guests who are open to sharing with a new friend — often one of the best parts of the week.
*A deposit is required to hold your spot.
ocean views
The Point
king bed - private bath
$3,695
per person
King bed with private bath and views of María’s Beach and Desecheo Island. The premier room at the villa.
2nd floor
Indicators
Two double beds · Private bath
$3,495
per person
Two double beds with private bath, nestled between The Point and Domes on the second floor.
2nd floor
Domes
Two double beds · Private bath
$3,495
per person
Two double beds with private bath, closest to the second floor stairs.
Ground floor
Baby Tres
King bed · Private bath
$3,295
per person
King bed with private bath on the ground floor. Comfortable, well-located, and lovely.
Private · Single Only
Little Malibu
Double bed · Private bath
$3,295
single occupancy
A cozy private room on the ground floor. The only single-occupancy option — limited availability.
ground floor
Boneyards
King bed · Private bath
$3,295
per person
King bed with private bath on the ground floor — a wonderful, well-located room.
Pool access
Pistons
Two double beds · Pool access
$3,095
per person
Two double beds with ground floor access directly to the pool. Great for easy indoor-outdoor living.
ground floor
Dogmans
King bed · Private bath
$2,995
per person
King bed with attached bath on the ground floor. A solid, comfortable room at the best value.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended. Compare options at travelinsurancereview.net.
RESERVE YOUR SPACE
How to Register
To reserve your space, please complete both steps below:
Step 1: Fill out the Registration Form
Step 2: Submit your $750 non-refundable deposit
Your registration is not complete until both the form and deposit are received.
Once complete, you’ll receive a confirmation email with next steps.
Payment + Balance
- Deposit: $750 per person (non-refundable)
- Balance due: November 15, 2026
- If registering after November 15, 2026, payment in full is required at the time of registration (if space remains)
Payment Methods
Zelle
Venmo
@sandra-vanatko
Paypal
sandra.vanatko@gmail.com (please send $780 to cover the processing fee)
Credit Card
processing fee applies, Sandra will send you a link
Check
made out to Sandra Vanatko
Cash
hand deliver to Sandra
Cancellation Policy
All deposits and payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. Retreat payments cannot be transferred to another retreat or applied as credit.
Because unexpected circumstances can arise, we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment. Compare options at travelinsurancereview.net/get-a-quote
YOUR GUIDE
Sandra Vanatko
Sandra Vanatko is an IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist, Meditation Teacher, and Somatic Practitioner with nearly 20 years of experience guiding others into embodied presence, self-regulation, and deep inner healing.
Drawing from classical Hatha yoga, Indo-Tibetan meditation traditions, and Hakomi-based somatic therapy, Sandra weaves ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience in a way that is always trauma-informed, always deeply human. Her approach helps people feel safe, grounded, and genuinely at home in their bodies — whatever their history, whatever their stage of life.
What makes Sandra’s retreats different is simple: she actually loves her people. There is a warmth and attentiveness to how she holds a group that guests consistently describe as the thing they didn’t know they needed.
More about Sandra at sandravanatko.com/about.
Registration Opens July 7, 2026
Join the Waitlist
Registration opens July 7, 2026. Add your name to the waitlist and you will be the first to know when spots open — and first in line to claim yours.
Questions? Reach Sandra at info@sandravanatko.com