Meditation Retreat | Aug. 20 – 23, 2026
Join Michelle DuVal, MA, director of The Mindful Center, for a 4 day retreat that will be part silent, part discussion, giving you the chance to go deep into your personal practice, get any questions answered, and get some guidance through any obstacles that may arise. All participants also receive a set of guided meditations to practice with both before and after the retreat.
The Ghost Ranch Retreat
When we leave home to invite more magic and mystery into our lives, the experience can change everything. This is the invitation of going on retreat. To slow things down to the pace of nature and spend much of the day in meditation.
Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico is set deep in the land made famous by Georgia O’Keefe, and hosts 23,000 acres of pristine high desert wilderness. Our rooms at Ghost Ranch are rustic, well appointed, and all have private baths.
Your Guide
Guiding Your Experience
Michelle DuVal, MA has been leading meditation retreats all over the world for 25 years, and her simple, down to earth style makes everyone feel welcome.
Michelle DuVal, MA
Michelle DuVal, MA, is the director of The Mindful Center and a celebrated mindfulness educator based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. As the leading provider of mindfulness training across the Southwest, she has been dedicated to teaching practices like Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for over 20 years, and is a top rated teacher on international apps such as Insight Timer, Lyra Health, Spotify, Apple Music, and more.
Michelle leads daily live online guided meditations for people all over the world, and has built a reputation for making mindfulness accessible and transformative for individuals from all walks of life. Her approach emphasizes healing, stress relief, and practical applications, making meditation deeply relevant for both personal growth and everyday well-being.
Ghost Ranch
Accommodations
Three boutique-style hotels have been secured for the retreat, all within walking distance of the beach and each other. Each hotel offers a unique atmosphere:
Ghost Ranch
Sits on 23,000 acres of pristine SW wilderness in Abiqui, New Mexico.
Villa PalMar
The hotel where Michelle & her family stay, it has a small swimming pool & earthy, airy rooms.
Ghost Ranch
Sits on 23,000 acres of pristine SW wilderness in Abiqui, New Mexico.
Retreat
Find Some Inner Space
This retreat is centered around a relaxed schedule that includes sessions with Michelle DuVal, MA, director of The Mindful Center, meditation on the beach, and other group activities designed to connect participants. While it is not a silent retreat, there will be periods of silent meditation. Scroll down for a sample schedule.
BOOK YOUR SLOTPricing and Reservations
Your reservation includes breakfast and all retreat activities. To secure your spot, you’ll choose your preferred hotel and occupancy. A final invoice will then be sent to you for full payment.
Refund Policy and Contact
Refunds are not available after September 1st or once the retreat is sold out, unless your spot can be filled. If it is filled, you will receive a 100% refund. For any questions, you can contact Michelle directly at [email protected] after reviewing the page & the FAQs.
Accomodations
Casa San Pancho
SOLD OUT
Master Suite
SOLD OUT This option can be used for 1, 2 or 3 people. Equipped with a king-sized bed + single bed, a private bathroom, and two terraces that overlook the surrounding mountains, the space offers utmost privacy and comfort. Includes a short walk up stairs. Price includes daily breakfast + retreat.
$1,317-$2,035pp (depending on occupancy)
King Rooms
3 left Each room is warmly decorated, equipped with a king-sized bed and full bathroom. Large windows provide serene views of the garden and pool area, which is easily accessible from these rooms. Price includes daily breakfast + retreat.
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$1,265-$1,930pp (depending on occupancy)
Queen Rooms
3 left Each room is warmly decorated, equipped with a queen-sized bed and full bathroom. Large windows provide serene views of the garden and pool area, which is easily accessible from these rooms. Price includes daily breakfast + retreat.
BOOK YOUR SLOTAccomodations
Marii Hotel
$1,424-$2048pp (depending on occupancy)
Tierra King
2 left These rooms are in the centre of the hotel and have lots of natural light. With a small private terrace with a palapa roof that is open to the central garden. Price includes daily breakfast + retreat..
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$1,403-$2007pp (depending on occupancy)
Aire King
1 left Lovely ground level rooms, with a nice-sized terrace offering a garden/ jungle view. Price includes daily breakfast + retreat.
BOOK YOUR SLOT$1521 – $2242pp (depending on occupancy)
Agua Suite
1 left This suite of two rooms, one bathroom, is beside the pool. The master bedroom (king bed) has lots of natural light, and the ante-room has a Japanese style double sofa bed. Bathroom is en suite. The terrace is cool and spacious, with concrete floor and palapa roof. Price includes daily breakfast + retreat.
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Accomodations
Villa Palmar
$1521 – $2242pp (depending on occupancy)
Pa La Playa
1 left Lovely ground level room, easy access, private patio in a truly lovely boutique hotel. Price includes daily breakfast + retreat.
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Meditation Retreat
Travel Info
International Travel can be stressful, but typically the flights to and from Puerta Vallarta are one of the easiest and most convenient. And we’re here to make things as easy and supported as possible. Many of our retreat participants are folks traveling alone…Michelle can do a lot to help people find others along the journey, as well as make catching shuttles/ taxis and airport to hotel transport as stress-free as possible.
Here’s what we recommend: Flying in to Puerta Vallarta.
Michelle will collect everyone’s flight info, and then if people are either traveling on the same flight or get in at similar times, she’ll introduce you, so that you can connect at the airport and find the shuttle together.
The retreat begins with your arrival on Saturday Feb. 14, and ends with your departure on Saturday Feb. 21.
We’re happy to answer any travel questions you have. Email Michelle directly at [email protected]
Faq's
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my hotel accommodate diet restrictions?
Do I need to bring my own meditation cushion and yoga mat?
Are there restaurants and grocery stores nearby?
Is there internet and phone service?
How far is the beach?
Can I bring my kids?
Is the water safe to drink?
Can we swim in the ocean?
Meditation Retreat
Daily Schedule
- Saturday, Feb. 14: Dinner @6:30 / 7pm
Our first meal together! Michelle will have a first meal planned at one of the local restaurants walking distance from your hotel. - Every Morning:
7am–8am Sunrise Meditation on the Beach
8–9:30am Breakfast at/by your hotel. - Every Evening: 6:15pm–7pm
Sunset Meditation on the Beach - Sunday – Friday:
Daily Yoga and Meditation sessions. Specific schedule TBD. Meditations will be with Michelle, yoga sessions will be with local teachers in nearby studios. - Friday Evening Dinner:
Michelle will reserve one of the local restaurants so we can all have our last meal together. - Saturday, Feb. 21: 7am–8am
Sunrise Meditation on the Beach - Departure