the art of play
a private weekend immersion
📍Guatemala, Sept 2026
📍Oaxaca, Oct 2026
Give yourself permission to play…
a retreat designed around you
it’s about time you give yourself exactly what your body has been begging for,
a chance to surrender.
room to breathe, reflect, and most importantly, play.
it’s so easy to get stuck in your “healing era”
endlessly doing the work,
 but who made the rule that the work needed to be so serious?
life is too short to get caught in the never-ending cycles of trauma dumping, affirmations, journal prompts, and most defiinitely healing alone.
as humans, we are literally wired for connection.Â
for touch, belly laughs, cuddle puddles, feeling seen and loved, and of course, play.Â
play asks us to be present, communicate, adapt, and move with curiosity, which is why i’ve createdÂ
The Art of Play
it’s your permission slip back to pleasure
the place your desires get to come to lifeÂ
through sensuality practice, shibari exploration, food and nature rituals,
you get to see what happens when you trust yourself enough to let go of control and surrender to the process of life.Â
this is a space designed around exactly what YOU need to relax, feel, create, and play.
WHO IS THIS FOR
She’s done pretending,
she’s ready to feel.
this is for you if…
you’ve been doing the work for what feels like forever. you’ve sat in ceremonies, reflected, processed, released, unpacked, yet you still find yourself stuck in a cycle.
the changes you want for yourself started feeling like a chore rather than something you want to put effort into.
you’ve lost the spark.
the fun disappeared.
you’ve gotten really good at looking like everythings alright.
you’re ready to see what happens when you’re not the one responsible for the outcome.
to be present rather than planning.
you want to invite more fun and exciting ways to regulate your nervous system through playful curiousity, trust, and surrender.
and honestly?
you just want someone else to take care of you for once.
sis, i got you <3
THE EXPERIENCE
Less Control. More Curiosity.
Desire
can you name yours?
discover what you’re curious about and allow yourself to explore.
Play
pleasure and presence
get silly. laugh, move, express, and don’t worry about what happens next, enjoy the now.
Sensation
touch and curiosity
use all of the senses to explore different parts of yourself and your nervous system. allow yourself to come back to life.
Surrender
letting it all go.
melt back into the simple pleasures of being alive. surrender to your natural rythym and see where it leads you.
Becoming Art
seeing yourself as you are
explore your body as a living canvas through rope, movement, and elements from nature.
Receive
you have the permission to just be.
let someone else take care of you. show up, be held, and allow yourself to receive.
your journey
ARRIVE → OPEN → PLAY → SURRENDER → BECOME ART → RECEIVE
a gradual unfolding of how playfulness brings you infinite possibilities.
each experience is designed to help you give up control, follow your curiosity,
and discover what’s possible when you allow yourself to be supported by the experience.
the setting
world exploration is part of the experience. as a nomad, i invite you to join me in my current paradise.
step into a carefully curated space that was chosen for you, for us to create an experience together.
currently wandering through the central & south american regions.Â
what you receive
private 1:1 facilitation
personalized experience
intentional accommodations
nourishing meals
 integration
space to rest and be alone in beautiful locations
post-experience support
investment
private weekend immersions starting from $1350
two nights, one and a half days.
all meals, including one signature blindfolded dining experience
FAQ
How long is the experience?
each experience can be between 1.5 – 2 full days based on your desires
Where does it take place?
i book based on my current destination, currently in central and south american regions
Do I need previous rope experience?
the only experience you need is life experience. no prior shibari experience required.
What if I have no experience with sensual touch?
that leaves room for you to grow. consent is key, and boundaries will be upheld.Â
What happens if I need to change something during the experience?
as mentioned above, boundaries will be upheld and if something feels overwhelming, we will go slow and address things as they arise.
Can you come to me?
depending on location, it’s possible, however all travel expenses will need to be covered seperately from retreat fee.Â
Rope as ritual.
Vulnerability as strength.
Play as possibility.
The universe has been calling women to come back to their senses.
Screaming for us to invite play back into our lives.
Will you accept the invitation?
YOUR HOST
Mel
‘ i was never just a chef..’
I’ve spent years bringing people to the table, not just to eat, but to arrive. To slow down. To feel the meal move through them.
I always viewed food as a doorway into presence, into connection, into the body.
I created spaces where all of that could happen intentionally. Blindfolded dining ceremonies. Sensory playshops. Embodied expression workshops, and gatherings where men and women got to rediscover what pleasure actually was.
Then I realized people stopped asking me just to cook for them, and started asking me to guide them back to themselves.
I listened. And I started to play more, which led me here.
I took my time working on what it means to be vulnerable. Travelled the world with the intention of ‘finding myself’, until I realized, I was looking in all the wrong places.
I went on a journey of outward exploration, instead of turning myself inward, tuning into my body and understanding what really turned me on, which led me to discover…
I am a woman of deep connection and exploration.
To nature, to deep pleasure and intimate, sensual friendships. I pushed my fears of receiving aside, and started saying yes to people, and experiences I’ve spent years avoiding, and now I’m here to help other women do the same.
- Private chef & culinary artist, 10+ years
- Sensory activation & blindfolded dining ceremonies since 2021
- Somatic & Sensual Embodiment practice, 5 years
- Shibari Student, 3 years
- Spoken-word artist & Published Poet, 10+ years
- Conscious kink enthusiast
- Founder of Senserd
WHATS INCLUDED
Everything you need
Nothing you don’t.
- Two nights of accommodations
- Plant forward vegan & vegetarian meals, drinks/elixirs
- Custom designed retreat to explore YOUR needs and desires
- Infinite community support after your experience
- Full embodied presence, pleasure and play
NOT Included:Â
- FlightsÂ
- Extra spending money
- Transfers to/from accommodations
- Early/Late accommodations and meals
- Additional workshops/sessions
Ready to RECEIVE?
Because this is an intimate and experiential experience that explores vulnerability, trust, and personal edges, i require a short application to ensure the applicant is aligned, respectful, and ready to co-create a supportive environment.
 Questions?
