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. 

for touch, belly laughs, cuddle puddles, feeling seen and loved, and of course, play. 

play asks us to be present, communicate, adapt, and move with curiosity, which is why i’ve created 

The Art of Play

it’s your permission slip back to pleasure

the place your desires get to come to life 

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. 

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. 

      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. 

      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. 

      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: 

      • Flights 
      • Extra spending money
      • Transfers to/from accommodations
      • Early/Late accommodations and meals
      • Additional workshops/sessions

      Calling all women,

      it’s time to play..

      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?