Applications open · Cancún · Jan 7–14, 2027
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Chichén Itzá and the Riviera Maya
Founding cohort
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Signature Retreat · Jan 7–14, 2027

Eight days in the Riviera Maya.

All-inclusive from the moment you land. Private villa, a yacht day, Chichén Itzá, an ATV jungle adventure, and real nights out in Cancún. 12 to 18 people, most arriving solo — that's the point.

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Jan 7–14
Cancún, Mexico
8 days
Fully planned
12–18
People per group
~80%
Arrive solo

From the moment you land

All-inclusive. One application.

Private villa & pool
Private villa & pool
Private chef, 8 days
Private chef, 8 days
Cooking class with the chef
Cooking class with the chef
Daily movement & wellness
Daily movement & wellness
Private yacht day, 6 hrs
Private yacht day, 6 hrs
ATV, ziplines & cenote
ATV, ziplines & cenote
Chichén Itzá & snorkeling
Chichén Itzá & snorkeling
Sound bath, spa & workshop
Sound bath, spa & workshop

Founding rates start at $5,600. Your exact price depends on your room choice (shared or private) and is confirmed on your application call. Flexible monthly plans available.

The destination

Eight days in the Riviera Maya.

The Riviera Maya is genuinely one of the most incredible places on earth. Caribbean water that actually looks like that. Sacred cenotes you swim through. Ancient Mayan ruins. ATV trails through the jungle. Incredible food. Sunsets that hit different every single time.

And we're doing it right. Private villa. A chef cooking your meals. A private yacht day. Every excursion planned and paid for. Ground transport handled. A spa afternoon. Nights out in Cancún — real ones, at real clubs, with people who earned it that morning on the beach.

You book your flight. From the moment you land, the only thing you'll pay for is souvenirs.

Cancún / Riviera MayaJan 7–14, 20278 daysFully plannedFlights not included
Swimming in a sacred cenote near Cancún
Friends toasting at a Cancún pool party
Sam, Thrive founder, on the beach in Cancún

What we're built on

Fitness. Culture. Connection.

Three things, done right. Every hour of the week is built around one of these — nothing else is competing for your attention.

Pillar one
Fitness
Sunrise pilates, yoga, runs, and a pro-led fitness session. Spa massages, sound bath, and real recovery built in. Sam, Gabrielle, and rotating pros lead. Every level welcome — it's about showing up and feeling it.
Pillar two
Culture
A private 6-hour yacht day. Snorkeling at Isla Mujeres. Chichén Itzá. ATV through the jungle with ziplines and a private cenote swim. Real Yucatán food, real local nights in Cancún.
Pillar three
Connection
Chef dinners with something planned to crack the table open. A margarita-making class. A guided goal-setting workshop. Sound bath under the stars. The friendships form here, not by accident.
Group training hard together in Cancún
Group laughing and connecting at night in Cancún
Fitness · Connection
You're not touring with strangers. You're training with your people.

This group is capped at 12–18 people, curated so everyone actually trains hard, brings the energy at night, and wants the same kind of trip you do. The activities are the excuse — the group is the point.

What's included

You book your flight. We handle everything else.

Private oceanfront villa
Villa Magdalena in Playa del Carmen: oceanfront, heated pool, your own bed, and shared living spaces.
Private chef, 8 days
Fresh chef-cooked meals at the villa daily, plus a lunch out in Cancún and two nights out. Locally sourced, dietary needs handled.
Airport pickup & transport
Picked up at the airport. Dropped off at every excursion. You never need to think about getting anywhere.
Daily movement & wellness
Sunrise pilates, yoga, runs, and a pro-led fitness session, plus a sound bath on the beach and a mid-week spa afternoon.
Yacht, ruins, ATV & cenotes
A private 6-hour yacht day. Snorkeling at Isla Mujeres. Chichén Itzá. ATV through the jungle with ziplines and a private cenote swim.
Hands-on classes
A margarita-making class with a pro and a cooking class with the chef.

Not included: flights. We cover all your meals, plus two drinks per person on each of our two scheduled nights out in Cancún. Additional drinks are on you.

The full schedule

8 days, planned down to the hour.

An easy landing, a midweek peak, and a soft finish. Tap any day to see the full hour-by-hour.

Day 1 — Hour by hour

Soft Landing

The full schedule for day 1. Tap any other day above to see its rhythm.

3:00 PM
Airport pickup & villa check-inFree Time

Welcome drinks at the villa, room assignments, and pool time to shake off the flight.

5:00 PM
Group introduction circleSocial

Icebreakers and games led by the hosts — built to get everyone talking fast.

7:00 PM
Welcome dinnerSocial

First chef-cooked meal as a group. Easy, social, no pressure.

9:00 PM
Rooftop & pool socialFree Time

Casual games, drinks, and the unwind that starts the week off right.

Schedule subject to change. Activities and timings confirmed closer to departure.

Your accommodations

Welcome to Villa Magdalena.

Your oceanfront home base in Playa del Carmen: a stunning villa with a heated pool, private chef, breathtaking Caribbean views, and close to all the fun.

Exterior of Villa Magdalena in Playa del Carmen
Living room in Villa Magdalena
Pool deck at Villa Magdalena
Bedroom at Villa Magdalena
Outdoor dining area at Villa Magdalena
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Planned for you

Why $5,600

Here's what you're actually paying for.

No hidden math. Here's roughly what each piece of the week would cost if you tried to put it together yourself.

Private oceanfront villa, 7 nights$2,400+
Private chef + all meals, 8 days$900+
Private 6-hour yacht day$750+
Chichén Itzá, snorkeling & ATV / ziplines$900+
Spa afternoon & sound bath$450+
Airport pickup & all ground transport$400+
Daily movement & wellness programming$600+
Curated group, full planning & coordination$1,600+
Booked separately
$8,000+
Founding rate
from $5,600

And that's before you factor in the part that actually matters: you're not planning any of it, and you're not doing it alone.

Cenote near the Cancún villa

Founding trip

This is the lowest these trips will ever be.

Founding rates reflect a limited early-access tier we won't offer again. Founding guests get the full experience at a price every future retreat will be priced above.

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Who this is for

Honestly? This is for you. You know if it is.

Is in their mid-20s to mid-30s and has been meaning to travel more
Wants to go somewhere incredible but doesn't have a group to go with
Is done with boring all-inclusive resorts where you talk to nobody
Is into fitness and wants a trip that keeps the momentum, not one that derails it
Wants to feel good and go deep, not just party
Will arrive alone and leave with people they genuinely love

Most people arrive solo. That's literally the point.

Who's coming

The kind of people you'll be with.

Every applicant is reviewed, so the group is built on purpose. Here's who tends to apply.

Young professionals
Entrepreneurs & founders
Remote workers & digital nomads
Gym regulars, run club & pickleball people
Day club & rooftop regulars
People new to a city looking to build their circle
Solo travelers who want a built-in group
People who train hard and party harder

What the week looks like

Private yacht day on a Cancún fitness retreat
Aerial view of the Cancún coastline
Sunrise beach yoga session in Cancún
Sunrise workout on the beach in Cancún
Friends toasting at a Cancún pool party
Private villa pool at sunset in Cancún
Beach club night out in Cancún
Zipline canopy tour through the jungle
Curated night out with the group

Questions you're probably asking

Good questions. Honest answers.

Why application only

We curate every single group.

This isn't first-come, first-served. We review every application and match each group on age, energy, and intent, so you're not rolling the dice on who else is on the trip. It takes two minutes to apply, and most people hear back within a few days.

01
Apply
A short application: who you are, why you want to come, and what you're looking for.
02
Quick call
If it seems like a fit, we hop on a short call to talk through the trip, pricing, and answer questions.
03
You're in
Lock your spot with a deposit, get the full itinerary, and start counting down to Cancún.
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Ready for your spot?

Two minutes to apply. We review every application to make sure the group is the right fit, then hop on a quick call to talk through the trip and pricing.

Founding group · limited spots for Jan 7–14, 2027

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