The Ritual of Care
A six-day, five-night immersive retreat by Loc Artistry and Vivid Visionaries.
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The Essence
The way you care for yourself tells a story.
What if the everyday things you do to care for yourself became a way to reconnect with who you are?
The Ritual of Care is a six-day retreat exploring the relationship between hair, identity, heritage, embodiment, and the rituals that shape our lives.
Created by Loc Artistry and Vivid Visionaries, this experience brings together hands-on loc maintenance education, ceremony, cultural connection, and intentional self-care in the lush surroundings of Mexico.
Together, we'll create space to slow down, learn something new, release what we no longer need to carry, and reconnect with the ways we want to care for ourselves.
From tending to your locs to participating in a traditional temazcal ceremony, from gathering in ceremony with Tasha Mae to sharing meaningful moments with a like-minded community, each experience invites us to become more intentional about how we live, grow, and connect.
This is more than a retreat. It's an invitation to make care part of your everyday life.
The Journey
Six days, one rhythm.
Each day has its own focus. Learn, release, rest, and connect, one step at a time.
Day 1 · Arrive
Settle In
Arrive at Ceniza, find your room, and meet the group. We open the week together with a welcome circle.
Day 2 · Tend
The Ritual of Hair
Hands-on loc care training with Amoy. Learn what your locs need and why each step matters.
Day 3 · Release
The Ritual of Release
A traditional temazcal ceremony with a local practitioner. Let go of what you no longer need to carry.
Day 4 · Self
The Ritual of Self
A guided ceremony with Tasha Mae. Slow down, listen inward, and set an intention for who you are becoming.
Day 5 · Connect
The Ritual of Connection
Time to rest, share, and enjoy the property. We gather at night for a closing circle.
Day 6 · Become
Carry It Home
A last morning together. Leave with a care routine that fits your real life.
Your Retreat Experience
Six days to learn, explore, rest, and reconnect.
What's included
Five nights at Ceniza, a private jungle estate in Tulum
Hands-on loc maintenance training with Amoy Virgo of Loc Artistry
A traditional temazcal ceremony with a local practitioner
A personal and communal ceremony facilitated by Tasha Mae
Time for rest, reflection, and enjoying the retreat property
Opportunities to connect, share, and build meaningful relationships within the group
The Rituals
01
The Ritual of Hair
Learn how to care for your locs with greater knowledge, confidence, and intention. Through hands-on training with Amoy, explore loc maintenance techniques, healthy hair practices, and ways to create a sustainable care routine.
02
The Ritual of Release
Experience a traditional temazcal ceremony led by a knowledgeable local practitioner. Enter a space for reflection, connection, and renewal while honoring the cultural traditions of the ceremony.
03
The Ritual of Self
Gather with Tasha Mae for a guided ceremony exploring embodiment, intention, and self-connection. Create space to listen inward, reconnect with yourself, and consider what it means to care for the person you are becoming.
04
The Ritual of Connection
Experience the power of community. Share conversations, exchange knowledge, and connect with people who are also exploring more intentional ways of living. Because care is not only something we offer ourselves. It is something we practice with one another.
Who’s Hosting
The Team Holding Space
The people guiding your week, each one bringing a different kind of care.
Loc Care Educator
Amoy Virgo
MSOL, BSN, RN · Founder, The Loc Artistry by AV
A Registered Nurse since 2004 and a Certified Microloc Consultant and Instructor. Amoy leads the hands-on loc training and helps you build a care routine that fits your life.
Ceremony Guide
Tasha Mae
Founder, Vivid Visionaries
With over a decade of hosting retreats around the globe, Tasha Mae guides the Ritual of Self and keeps the whole week flowing smoothly.
Temazcal Guide
Local Practitioner
Tulum, Mexico
A local practitioner who leads the traditional temazcal and shares the meaning behind each part of the ceremony.
About the Space
Your Home in the Jungle
Hosted at Ceniza, this retreat offers a private setting surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yucatán Peninsula.
Enjoy time to unwind, gather, reflect, and reconnect with nature. The setting invites you to step away from the pace of everyday life and make room for a different rhythm.
The Grounds
+A private jungle estate in Tulum. Step outside your door and you are already in nature.
- Private and quiet
- Shaded garden paths
- Surrounded by the Yucatán jungle
The Gathering Space
+Where we learn, share, and sit in ceremony together. Open, airy, and made for slowing down.
- Loc care training with Amoy
- Ceremony with Tasha Mae
- Evening circles
The Temazcal
+A traditional steam bath. Think of a warm, dark dome filled with steam, song, and quiet.
- Led by a local practitioner
- Time for reflection and renewal
- You can step out at any time
The Pool
+A cool swim between sessions, or a slow afternoon in the shade.
- Open during free time
- Loungers and shade nearby
Your Room
+A calm place to rest and recharge after full days.
- Five nights at Ceniza
- Natural materials and soft light
Quiet Corners
+Hammocks, shade, and quiet spots to read, journal, or do nothing at all.
- Space to be alone
- Time built in for rest
The Grounds
A private jungle estate in Tulum. Step outside your door and you are already in nature.
The Gathering Space
Where we learn, share, and sit in ceremony together. Open, airy, and made for slowing down.
The Temazcal
A traditional steam bath. Think of a warm, dark dome filled with steam, song, and quiet.
The Pool
A cool swim between sessions, or a slow afternoon in the shade.
Your Room
A calm place to rest and recharge after full days.
Quiet Corners
Hammocks, shade, and quiet spots to read, journal, or do nothing at all.
Your Home in the Jungle
Hosted at Ceniza, this retreat offers a private setting surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yucatán Peninsula.
Enjoy time to unwind, gather, reflect, and reconnect with nature. The setting invites you to step away from the pace of everyday life and make room for a different rhythm.
Who This Retreat Is For
The Ritual of Care is for anyone who wants to deepen their relationship with self-care, explore the meaning of ritual, and connect with a supportive community.
You may be on a loc journey, curious about hair care and cultural identity, drawn to ceremony, or simply ready to slow down and create space for yourself.
You do not need to have locs to participate. You only need an openness to learning, reflection, and connection.
Care for what is growing.
Your hair. Your body. Your relationships. Your life.
The things we nurture with intention have room to grow in their own time.
Join Loc Artistry and Vivid Visionaries for The Ritual of Care, April 11–16, 2027, in Tulum, Mexico.
Come learn. Come reconnect. Come experience care as a way of life.
Reserve your spot.
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FAQ
Questions, Answered
You do not need to have locs to participate. You only need an openness to learning, reflection, and connection.
A traditional steam bath ceremony from Mexico. You sit in a warm, dark dome while a local guide leads songs, breath, and quiet reflection. You can step out at any time. If you are pregnant or have heart or blood pressure concerns, please check with your doctor first.
No. Every ceremony is explained before it starts, and you can join at your own pace. Come as you are.
At Ceniza, a private jungle estate in Tulum, Mexico. The closest airport is Tulum International Airport (TQO). [Confirm: airport transfers included or not.]
Early-bird rate: $2,500. Standard rate: $2,750. [Add early-bird deadline and payment plan details if any.]
[Confirm list. Usually: flights, travel insurance, personal expenses, and any extra activities outside the program.]
Light clothes for warm weather, a swimsuit, a journal, and any hair care products you use now so Amoy can help you work with them. A full packing list is sent after you reserve.
Privacy Policy
When you reserve or contact us, we collect your name, email, and the details you choose to share. We use this only to plan your retreat and stay in touch about it.
We never sell your information. Payments are handled by our payment provider, and we do not store card details.
To see, change, or remove your information, email hello@vividvisionaries.com.
Booking Terms
Your spot is held once your [deposit / full payment] is received. [Deposit amount and final payment due date.]
Cancellations: [refund policy by date].
Schedules may change because of weather or local conditions. We will always keep you informed. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Liability Disclaimer
The Ritual of Care is an educational and personal growth retreat. It is not medical or mental health treatment and does not replace advice from your doctor.
The temazcal involves heat and steam. Taking part in any activity is your choice, and you can step out at any time. If you are pregnant or have any health concerns, talk to your doctor before attending.
All guests sign a participation waiver before the retreat begins.
Privacy Policy
When you reserve or contact us, we collect your name, email, and the details you choose to share. We use this only to plan your retreat and stay in touch about it.
We never sell your information. Payments are handled by our payment provider, and we do not store card details.
To see, change, or remove your information, email hello@vividvisionaries.com.
Booking Terms
Your spot is held once your [deposit / full payment] is received. [Deposit amount and final payment due date.]
Cancellations: [refund policy by date].
Schedules may change because of weather or local conditions. We will always keep you informed. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Liability Disclaimer
The Ritual of Care is an educational and personal growth retreat. It is not medical or mental health treatment and does not replace advice from your doctor.
The temazcal involves heat and steam. Taking part in any activity is your choice, and you can step out at any time. If you are pregnant or have any health concerns, talk to your doctor before attending.
All guests sign a participation waiver before the retreat begins.