A New Year’s
to Remember

Retreat on the Mexican Pacific
with Willis Johnston and Ivorie Jenkins
—Dec. 27, 2025-Jan. 3, 2026—

2026!—let’s ring it in together with intention…
and a whole lot of fun!
Break the cycle of New Year's resolutions that are set in vain and discarded before the Winter snow begins to melt. Instead, join me and Ivorie Jenkins for a transformative 7-day New Year's wellness retreat that will stay with you all year long.​

Picture yourself in beautiful Chacala, Mexico, just 90 minutes North of Puerto Vallarta. Here you will immerse yourself in daily meditation, phenomenal yoga sessions by the ocean, lovingly prepared farm-to-table meals and more self care in a week than you'll get all year.

You will have plenty of time to simply be with yourself or connect with other really cool guests. Pool or spa time? Done. Sunsets from a hammock? Check. You can also pencil in a New Year's Eve party with guests from all over the world. This retreat is the perfect opportunity to set a clear purpose for the year to come as well as identify and discard those unhealthy patterns that may try to hijack your best laid plans for 2026.​

Let's start the New Year together!

It would be an honor for you to join us.

Where we will retreat… 

.Mar de Jade is a yoga, wellness and vacation retreat center located in a peaceful fishing village that lies nestled between the tropical jungle and the pristine sandy beaches of Chacala, Mexico. Playa Chacala, considered one of the jewels of Mexico’s Pacific Coast, is one of the most beautiful and tranquil beaches on the lush coastline known as Riviera Nayarit. It is home to approximately 400 residents who live an unhurried lifestyle. The town and surrounding areas have much to offer from jungle hikes, surfing, boating and ancient petroglyphs, to the simple pleasure of playing on the soft sand and swimming in the year-round warm ocean waters.  Mar de Jade has easy access to Puerto Vallarta International Airport, just 90 minutes south, yet feels world apart from the big tourist developments. Mar de Jade is not only a stellar, seamlessly operated retreat center, but they are a facility with heart and soul, giving back to their community via their non-profit MDJ Community Project

Where we will practice…

Classes will be held in one of Mar de Jade’s four yoga & retreat studios with hardwood floors, offering inspiring ocean views, fresh breeze and natural light. Each studio comes equipped with yoga mats, blocks, straps, blankets, bolsters yoga chairs and meditation cushions so no need to pay for that extra bag or lug your mat and props with you through security.
Each yoga practice will be 90 minutes long and appropriate to all skill levels. They will include various styles such as Hatha, Vinyasa, Katonah, and Restorative so that each day will be a little different to adapt to your needs throughout the week.

The Daily Flow

​7:30 AM - Morning Meditation 
8 AM - Morning Vinyasa or Hatha Yoga
(taught by Willis or Ivorie)

9:30 AM - Breakfast
YOU Time
1 PM - Lunch
YOU Time

5 PM - Evening Restorative Yoga
(taught by Willis or Ivorie)

6:30 PM - Dinner
YOU Time
*All scheduled practices and activities are encouraged but optional. Schedule is subject to slight changes…life is a happening thing.

the nourishment…

Meals at Mar de Jade are a guest favorite! Delicious and well balanced meals are served three times daily in our open-air dining room overlooking Chacala bay.

Every dish is made daily from scratch using fresh ingredients from their Organic Farm. The menu is inspired by traditional Mexican cuisine and international flavors, and features vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes as well as fresh fish, seafood and chicken. Red meat and pork are not served.

Throughout the day, visit the snack bar at any time to enjoy coffee, tea, fruit, bread, and their stellar homemade organic peanut butter and mango marmalade. You can even purchase a jar to take home with you!

Their kitchen is happy to accommodate your dietary restrictions and food allergies, if given advance notice. All of their raw foods are carefully disinfected and washed with purified water. Free purified water is available at stations throughout the grounds.

Where you will rest and dream…

Mar de Jade’s Rooms are inspired by Mexican textiles, vibrant colors, and comfort. There are 4 different room categories you may choose from, depending on what suits your needs best. Every room has its own ensuite bathroom.

Room categories are as follows:

—OCEAN—
The Ocean Rooms are bright and airy, with floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening onto a private balcony with an Ocean view. Comfortable and well appointed, each room has a sitting area with a futon that can be made into an additional bed. Rooms are on high floors and require steps to climb.

—GARDEN—
Garden Rooms are either crafted in a Mexican style, with natural rock walls and hand painted mosaics; or with an airy Mediterranean feel with floor-to-ceiling windows that let in plenty of natural light and fresh breeze. Located on the ground floor, they are easily accessed with either a few steps or a ramp, and are appropriate for anyone with mobility issues.

—GUEST—
Guest Rooms are decorated in bright and cheerful Mexican textiles and colors, providing a cozy and well appointed option for those seeking simplicity and comfort. Rooms are located on both ground level and third floors, either jungle or garden facing.

—GUEST LOFT—
Guest Rooms with Loft are a simple yet spacious and economical option for 3 to 4 roommates in a dorm configuration. The bottom level has a king bed or two twins and a bathroom; the loft is accessed by a spiral staircase and has two twin beds. Some rooms feature an additional futon bed on the bottom level. Rooms are either facing the gardens or jungle. The loft is not recommended for people with mobility issues.

package includes:

—7 nights Accommodation at Mar de Jade Wellness Resort.
—3 Delicious Farm to Table Buffet Meals meals per day.
—Coffee, Tea & Fruit All Day.
—2 Yoga Classes per day.
—Daily Morning Meditation.
—New Year’s Day Ceremony+PARTY!
—Designated Round-trip Airport transfer from Puerto Vallarta to Mar de Jade.
(to make the shuttle, your flight should get into PV no later than 2:30/3pm on December 27th. The shuttle will leave the airport at 5pm for Mar de Jade. If you are unable to make the scheduled shuttle time, transport to the retreat will be at your expense.)
—Use of all Resort Facilities 

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:

—Airfare to Puerto Vallarta
—Added Excursions 
—Spa Treatments
—Bar Drinks/Specialty Drinks
—Resort Staff Gratuities

Investment

for double shared, we can try to find a roommate for you, just know that if we cannot find someone to pair with you, the room must convert to a single for you.
for triple or quad shared, you are responsible for finding roommates and must have the room filled at time of reservation.

OCEAN
SINGLE - $3,950 

DOUBLE - $2,900 per person

TRIPLE - $2,550 per person

(2 beds, 1 futon)

GARDEN
SINGLE - $3,500

DOUBLE - $2,650 per person

TRIPLE - $2,350 per person

(2 Full beds)

GUEST
SINGLE - $3,200

DOUBLE - $2,400 per person

DORM
Women only in a dorm room with 4 beds.

SINGLE BED - $2,200

The deposit secures your room and your rate.
Final balance is due Nov. 15, 2025.

A $1,000usd deposit secures your room and your rate.
Deposits are per person, not per room.
Payments can be sent, in order of preference, to:
—Wise: https://wise.com/pay/me/willisj6
—Venmo @Willis-Johnston
—Zelle willisjohnston@gmail.com
—Bank Transfer (inquire for info.)
(friends + family to avoid fees—all fees will be at the expense of guest)

**due to the financial responsibility of the retreat hosts for booking and holding the retreat property, all payments are non-refundable once paid. It is recommended that the traveler has a travel insurance policy in the rare event that cancellation on the traveler’s end is unavoidable (I recommend SQUAREMOUTH as a resource to find a policy).

any questions?
email me.

about your guides…

IVORIE JENKINS
Ivorie, an EYT 500-hour vinyasa and meditation teacher and yoga therapist, has dedicated herself to the practice, study and teaching of Yoga since it revealed its healing benefits during her professional dance career. After receiving a B.A. in Communication Studies from Northwestern University, Ivorie embarked on a fifteen-year performance career. She toured nationally and internationally, danced roles in film, television and commercial ad campaigns. At the peak of her dance career, she moved to Vegas to perform with Cirque du Soleil as an original cast member of the show, Viva Elvis. There she performed over 1,500 shows and began a lifelong friendship with co-teacher Willis Johnston!

During her time with Cirque du Soleil, Ivorie turned to yoga as a pre and post performance ritual. The practice offered a sanctuary from the stress of the entertainment industry and the negative self judgement that often plagues the minds’ of artists. Not to mention, yoga gave her the tools to heal a debilitating back injury and get her back on the stage.

Ivorie is now based in Los Angeles, teaching at studios, corporate offices and with private clients in their homes. Her studies include over 1000 hours with Senior teachers Annie Carpenter, Noah Maze and Loyola Marymount’s Advanced yoga therapy RX program with mentor, Dr. Larry Payne. This accreditation allows Ivorie to see private clients dealing with a wide range of ailments and offer a personal prescription of wellness via the holistic lens of yoga. 

There is a soul and a depth that Ivorie brings to her classes. Her attention to alignment and thoughtful sequencing will guide you safely while still challenging you to move beyond your perceived boundaries. What she loves most about teaching is reminding students of their wholeness, their innate perfection and inner wisdom so they might become comfortable with befriending who they already are. 

WILLIS JOHNSTON

Since a very young age, Willis has loved movement. He started dancing around age 10 and never looked back. After pursuing a BFA in dance performance from SMU, Willis danced professionally in New York City and Las Vegas with the Metropolitan Opera, The Chase Brock Experience, and Cirque du Soleil (enter the fabulous Ivorie into his life!).

Willis found yoga in 2009 through navigating the physical and mental challenges of a professional dance career…this was the game changer. For Willis, yoga seemed to shift and reorganize him. It soothed and strengthened his body and his mind, while giving his spirit a lift. Since his initial adventure into the artful practice of yoga, Willis’ relationship with yoga has only grown stronger.

After the passing of Willis’ beloved mother, he decided to shift a few things in his life. So, in 2014, He left his dance career and big city life in the United States and moved to his soul-home of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where he dove heart first into his 200-hour teacher training with his incomparable teacher Anna Laurita. Willis began teaching yoga shortly after and have since expanded his trainings, studying 300-hours with the dynamic and knowledgable Noah Mazé and recently became a certified Katonah yoga teacher, training under the founder Nevine Michaan, Abbie Galvin, and the incredible teachers at The Studio and Katonah Yoga Center. Willis leads yoga classes, workshops, and retreats in Mexico and BEYOND.

Willis believes the practice of yoga offers up an incredible chance for humans to get into their bodies, mediate their circumstances, and expand into their full potential. Yoga has the power to create great change—not only on a personal level, but also on an interpersonal level.

In Willis’ classes, expect to feel very welcome. Willis hold a space of non-judgement, where you are invited to explore all aspects of your self through breath work, meditation, and mindful, intelligent movement.