Find Your Place in the World
RINCÓN, PUERTO RICO • JANUARY 9-13, 2027
Journey Back to Your Magic
A 2027 Activation Retreat with Dr. Dawn Branham
Reconnect with yourself, chart your year ahead and remember your magic as you step into the new year
You can look forward to…
Astrology Workshops
Daily Yoga & Meditation
Deep Connections
Waterfall Hiking
Ocean Swims
Time in Nature
Sunset Catamaran Cruise
Farm-to-Table Dining
There is a portal that opens every January.
Narrow, quiet and easy to miss…if you are not acutely aware.
It sits right between who you were this past year and who you are becoming this next year.
This retreat is built for that window. For five days, you will join Dr. Dawn Branham and a small, curated circle of aligned women in beautiful Rincón, Puerto Rico. Women who are ready to stop outsourcing their inner-knowing and start trusting themselves, again. Women who are ready to expand into their fullest selves and start the new year feeling alive, aligned and full of magic.
Women just like you.
You already have everything you need. This week is simply about remembering it.
Your home for the week
8-10 spots
One private villa. 10 magical women.
For five luscious days, your home is a private, beachfront villa located just outside the quaint surf village of Rincón. Most rooms open onto a wraparound balcony with sun loungers, sea views, and a hot tub, with multiple staircases leading down to the private pool and direct beach access.
The main floor holds two full kitchens and large dining tables where we'll share amazing meals prepared by our private chef. The Villa houses six full bathrooms, high-speed internet (although we encourage you to disconnect as much as you can), cozy living rooms, and everything else you'd need for a week away. Natural bath products, coffee, tea, and a welcome basket add quiet luxury to your stay.
There's no single yoga studio - between the balcony, the pool deck, the beach, and the garden, there are plenty of spaces to move intuitively. Each morning you’ll have the option to practice together or to find your own quiet corner. Yoga mats and blocks are provided either way. And if you need extra sleep one day? No problem. The time is yours to do what you like.
Room types
Three room types: Single Queen Room, Double Room, and King Suite, each with single and double occupancy pricing. Full details below.
This retreat is for you if...
• You're standing at a real crossroads - you can feel you are ready to up-level and you want company (or support) for the walk, not just advice.
• You want to understand your own astrological timing, and use it to set purposeful intentions for your year ahead.
• You're craving decisions made from your own clarity, not from what your calendar, to-do list, family, friends or your inbox decided for you.
• You want to feel more like yourself, not a slightly improved (or contorted) version of who you've been performing.
• You're ready to trade striving for true alignment, even if you're not entirely sure what that looks like yet.
• You want rest that actually restores and recalibrates you, not a vacation you need another vacation from.
A glimpse into your experience.
Daily Yoga & Meditation
Waterfall Hike
Astrology Workshops – Personal and Collective 2027 Themes
Private Chef prepared Healthy, Farm-to Table Meals
Catamaran Sunset Cruise
Private Food & Town Tour and Dinner Out
Ample Time to Recharge, Reflect and Rest
Beachfront, Private Villa
Meet your hosts
Dr. Dawn Branham
Astrologer. Astrocartographer. Yoga & Meditation Facilitator. PhD in Higher Education.. aka Lifelong Student of the Cosmos.
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Dawn has spent her life following the winding road of inspiration, and that is exactly why she is so good at helping other women find their own way forward.
She built her twenties around exploration, backpacking through Europe, living and teaching in Japan, working in international education at the University of Michigan and eventually earning her PhD in Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education in 2018. She planned to spend her career in academia.
Instead, after years of striving, she found herself burned out and craving something deeper. A trip to Peru cracked her open and led her to yoga teacher training, a Yoga Nidra certification and eventually astrology, which felt less like something new and more like a language she had always known.
Today, Dawn brings her doctorate, her astrology practice, her yoga and meditation facilitation together into one body of work: helping midlife women remember who they are and come home to themselves.
This retreat is where all of it comes together at once, her teaching, her facilitation, her sense of adventure, her astrology chart work and astrocartography readings and her own hard won belief that it is never too late to begin again and to become who you always were.
Chef Sarah Entwistle
Private Chef, Supper Club Host "Supper by Sarah" and Event Designer. Culinary Creative.
aka Queen of Cuisine.
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Sarah's path started far from the kitchen, and that detour is part of what makes her cooking feel so intentional.
She spent four years in finance at Goldman Sachs before making the leap to train at the Institute of Culinary Education in NY, trading spreadsheets for her true calling. From there she cooked at Gramercy Tavern, developed recipes for Blue Apron and worked as a private chef for high profile clients and creatives, including Drew Barrymore and Chelsea Clinton.
Her path has taken her far beyond New York too, cooking on a Tuscan farm in Italy and serving as Lead Chef at Cosecha, a farm-to-table eatery in Rincón, the very coastline this retreat calls home.
Today Sarah runs Supper by Sarah, her supper club in NYC, where guests arrive as strangers and leave as friends. Each month she creates a new menu inspired by a different cultural destination or theme. Her work has been featured in NY Post, Eater and Fortune.
Her philosophy is simple: let the ingredients be the star. Sustainably sourced, in season, local and full of flavor, nothing dressed up to hide what it actually is. She'll bring that same devotion and intentionality to every meal she prepares on this retreat, and to the local food tour through Rincón's culinary heart.
The itinerary
Day One
Saturday January 9, 2027
ARRIVAL, WELCOME DINNER & OPENING CIRCLE
As everyone arrives, we take our time to settle in, get comfortable and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.
Arrive & Settle In
4–6:30pm
Welcome Dinner
6-7:00pm
Opening Circle with Dawn
8-9:00pm
Day Two
SundayJanuary 10, 2027
WATERFALL HIKE & ASTROLOGY WORKSHOP #1
A morning connection session to start the day grounded and aligned, a hike to a waterfall to move your body and bask in nature, and an evening workshop covering the astrology all of us will feel in 2027, closed out with a guided yoga nidra and journaling.
Breakfast Buffet
8–9:00am
Morning Connection with Dawn
9-10:00am
Waterfall Hike & Lunch
10:30am-1:30pm
Free Time (Beach, Nap, Explore)
2-6:00pm
Dinner at Villa
6-7:00pm
Workshop #1 with Dawn –
Astrology of 2027,
Collective Themes
Yoga Nidra & Journaling
7:30-9:00pm
Monday January 11, 2027
Day Three
FOOD & TOWN TOUR
A slower morning by the water to recharge, then an afternoon exploring Rincón's local food scene with Chef Sarah, lunch, drinks, pinchos, a little shopping and dinner out in town.
8–9:00am
Breakfast Buffet
Morning Connection with Dawn
9-10:00am
Food & Town tour with Chef Sarah
Lunch in Rincón
Beachside Drinks
Pinchos & Pasteles
Boutique & Apothecary Trip
Afternoon Pick-Me-Up
Happy Hour & Charcuterie
Sushi fusion dinner in Rincón
12:30-8:00pm
10am-12:00pm
Free Time (Beach, Nap, Explore)
TuesdayJanuary 12, 2027
Day Four
BEACH DAY, ASTROLOGY WORKSHOP #2, SUNSET CRUISE
You'll receive your own birth chart and map your year ahead in the morning, then spend the afternoon at the beach before watching the sunset into the horizon from onboard a catamaran at sea.
Morning Connection with Dawn
Workshop #2 with Dawn –
Your Personal Astrology Chart & Transits for 2027, Intention-Setting, Connection & Meditation
9:30am-12:00pm
8–9:00am
Breakfast Buffet
12:00-3:00pm
Free Time (Beach, Nap, Explore)
3:30-6:30pm
Sunset Catamaran Cruise
7-8:00pm
Dinner at the Villa
Wednesday January 13, 2027
Day Five
CLOSING CIRCLE & FAREWELL
One last morning connection session together, a closing circle to reflect on our experiences and a farewell that isn't really goodbye.
Morning Connection & Closing Circle
9-10:00am
8–9:00am
Breakfast Buffet
11:00am
Checkout & Farewell
Please note: This itinerary is a guide, not a fixed schedule. Activities may shift due to weather or logistics, an outdoor excursion might move to a different day if rain is forecast, but the content and spirit of the retreat stay the same. We'll keep you posted on any changes.Intentionally Small, Deeply Curated
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The Right Way to Start Your Year
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Intentionally Small, Deeply Curated 〰️ The Right Way to Start Your Year 〰️
What sets our retreat apart
Intentionally small,
Deeply Curated
Eight to ten women, hand selected.
This is a women only circle chosen for alignment in core values, energy and genuine intention (not just availability), so you leave with real friendships and true life-long connections - ones that are actually built to last.
Guided by Women
Who've Done It
Dawn holds a PhD and is a working astrologer, astrocartographer, yoga and meditation teacher. Sarah is a private chef and supper club host who left finance to build a life around her purpose. You're learning from two women who've lived the pivot, answering their soul’s calling.
Deep Work,
Light Spirit
Sure, we take our inner work seriously.
But, we don't take ourselves seriously. Expect space for belly laughter, spontaneous dancing, play and frolicking alongside real growth. Transformation doesn't always have to be heavy. It happens through joy and ease too - in fact joy is a big part of how you return to your magic!
Astrology You Can
Actually Use
Two workshops built around the collective themes of 2027, your own personal chart and how to harness the energy of both, so you leave with both a precise plan and a holistic overview for your most magical year yet.
A Full Reset,
Not Just a Vacation
Daily yoga and meditation, journaling, a waterfall hike, a sunset catamaran cruise, farm-to-table meals made from what's fresh and local. Your nervous system gets the same attention as your intentions and you start the year feeling vibrant, nourished and alive instead of depleted.
The Right Way to
Start Your 2027
Five days connecting to yourself and your magic right after the noise of the holidays and right before the momentum of the new year takes hold. A chance to feel your way into the year ahead before you have to plan it.
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Tell us a little about yourself and what's calling you to this retreat.
Feel free to invite a friend to come with you too!
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Because this group is small and curated, we personally review every application. You'll hear back within 10-12 business days.
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Once accepted, you'll receive full villa and room details, and you'll let us know your preference.
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Once you've selected your room type, a $500 retainer secures your spot, with the remaining balance due in up to two payments by November 15th.
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You'll join a group Zoom info session with Dawn and Sarah before the retreat to meet the group and get ready for the trip.
You’ll also book a private 30-minute astrocartography session with Dawn, included in the retreat price, so she can prepare your personalized chart for the retreat workshops.
How it works
Farm-to-Table Food
A Sample Day by Chef Sarah
Breakfast
Coconut chia pudding, tropical fruit & fresh squeezed juice
Lunch
Tuna poke bowls, pickled veggies, passionfruit vinaigrette
Dinner
Braised pork tacos, roasted plantains & mango salsa
Dessert
Banana "nice cream" sundaes with cacao nibs
A Taste of Rincón
Puerto Rican Flavor, Reimagined
A fusion menu built around local, seasonal ingredients, tropical fruit, fresh produce and the bold flavors of the island, prepared each day by Chef Sarah.
Included in your experience
What Is Included:
4 nights/5 days at a private beachfront Villa (linens and towels are provided)
Private pool and hot tub
Beach access
All meals
4 Breakfasts prepared by Chef Sarah at the Villa
4 Dinners - 3 prepared by Chef Sarah at the Villa and 1 dinner out in Rincón
3 lunches - 1 out in Rincón, 1 at the beach, and 1 on the waterfall hike
Daily connection sessions including gentle yoga, guided meditation + reflective journaling time
2 x Astrology workshops
1 x 30-min Astrocartography reading with Dawn (Zoom, pre-retreat), focused on Rincón
A personalized workbook per each workshop to plan out 2027, built around your birth chart
A 2027 astro-calendar with key dates, moon phases and major transits
Assistance with airport transfers and travel planning as needed
Local transportation to excursions and tours
Guided Waterfall Hike
Sunset Catamaran Cruise
Guided Food & Town tour of Rincón
What Is Not Included:
Airfare to and from Puerto Rico
Visas
Drinks and shopping on the Food & Town tour
Transportation during free time, note: local taxis and Uber are available
Travel Insurance is not included but is STRONGLY recommended (please see FAQs for more info)
Come join us on the beach!
A Full Reset, Not Just a Vacation
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Deep Work, Light Spirit
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A Full Reset, Not Just a Vacation 〰️ Deep Work, Light Spirit 〰️
"Some years
ask you
to plan.
This one
asks you
to align."
FAQs
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Women ready to slow down, reflect, and step into 2027 with more clarity and intention. No astrology or yoga experience required.
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Eight to ten. This is a women only, hand selected group. You'll apply, and Dawn will personally select the group for alignment and fit.
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Because this group is intentionally small, we want every woman who joins to be genuinely aligned with the circle. The application helps us find the right fit, for you and for everyone else attending.
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Aguadilla (BQN) is preferred, about 40 minutes from the villa, with direct flights from the NYC area on United and JetBlue. San Juan (SJU) is also an option, roughly a 2 hour drive, or a short hopper flight to Mayagüez (30 minutes from Rincón), though hopper flights can occasionally be grounded for weather.
As for airport transfers, we can help coordinate private airport transfers as well as return transportation at the end of the retreat.
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We recommend arriving by the morning of January 9th. Dawn encourages considering arrival on January 8th with a night in San Juan or Rincón beforehand. January weather can occasionally delay or cancel flights, so building in a buffer day protects your spot in the opening circle.
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Check in and the welcome dinner are the evening of January 9th. Checkout is 11am on January 13th with the closing circle that same morning from 9-10am. You're welcome to depart that afternoon or evening.
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Unfortunately the villa is fully booked for the rest of January already. If you'd like to extend your trip, we're happy to help you look at other lodging in Rincón or elsewhere in Puerto Rico.
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Queen Room (1 queen bed), Double Room (2 full-sized beds) or King Suite (1 king bed with a living area and. ensuite bathroom). Each is available as single or double occupancy. Full pricing and more details can be found here.
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Absolutely! Let us know on your application form and we'll do our best to accommodate room requests.
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Not at all. All activities are included, but nothing is mandatory. If you'd rather skip a workshop, sit out the hike, or just have a quiet afternoon to yourself, that's completely welcome. Since everything is part of the retreat package, there aren't price adjustments or refunds for skipped activities, but the time is yours to use however you need it.
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It might, and that's by design. The order shown is our best plan, but weather, timing, or logistics can shift things around, for example, an outdoor activity like the waterfall hike might move to a different day if rain is in the forecast. The content and spirit of the retreat stay the same either way, only the schedule adjusts. We'll keep you posted on any changes as they come up.
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Meals prepared by our private chef, Sarah Entwistle, are created with fresh, local, seasonal ingredients, think coconut chia pudding and fresh tropical fruit for breakfast, poke bowls for lunch, braised pork tacos with mango salsa for dinner. Three dinners are cooked at the villa, one dinner is out in town and lunches are either boxed for excursions or grabbed casually while we're out.
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Just let us know on your application form please. Sarah can accommodate most dietary needs.
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It’s a half-day guided tour through Rincón with Chef Sarah, including lunch, drinks and local bites plus time for optional shopping at local boutiques. Please note: food and drinks on the tour are included, shopping is optional and not included in the retreat price.
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Great question! Gentle, lightly energizing movement suited to all levels, combined with meditation and journaling each morning in a Morning Connection session with Dawn. This isn't a fast-paced or physically challenging practice.
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Two workshops. The first covers the general astrology of 2027, the major transits and themes we'll all experience, plus a guided yoga nidra and time for discussion. The second is personal: you'll receive your own natal chart and a printed workbook covering how 2027's transits affect you specifically, with space to plan your year.
In order to prepare for these workshops, you will share your birthdate, birthtime and birthplace with Dawn. You’ll also book a 30-minute private astrocartography session with Dawn, included in your retreat price, so she can prepare your chart and get to know a bit about you ahead of time.
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Before you arrive, you'll join a group Zoom info session with Dawn and Sarah to meet the rest of the group and get ready for the trip. You'll also book a private 30-minute mini-astrocartography session with Dawn, included in your retreat price, so she can pull your chart and prepare your individualized material for the workshops.
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Yes, private readings are available as an add on after the retreat, on January 14th or 15th in Rincón, which requires extending your stay by a day or two. Dawn isn't available for 1:1 readings during the retreat itself, but she'll also offer discounted Zoom readings (remote sessions) to all attendees after the retreat if you'd rather not extend your trip. at your rol
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Applicants are reviewed and hand-selected. If you're accepted, you'll receive a welcome packet with full accommodation details, pricing and payment information. You'll be invited to a group Zoom info session with Dawn and Sarah before the retreat to prepare and meet the group in advance.
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A $500 trip retainer secures your spot, with the remaining balance due in up to two payments, the final payment is due by November 15th.
Before November 15th, cancellations may receive a refund minus a $100 admin fee with written cancellation notice required.
After November 15th, the retainer and any payments made are non-refundable, unless another woman (accepted applicant) can take your place.
We highly recommend travel insurance to protect your trip. Please see the travel insurance FAQ below for more details.
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It's not included but it's highly recommended given the winter timing and travel involved.
Click this link for several affordable and reliable companies that offer it.
This is great to have for last-minute emergencies that require cancellation.
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Yes, plenty of it. Alongside the workshops and excursions, you'll have ample down time built into each day to relax, reflect, swim, explore Rincón on your own, or just do nothing at all. This retreat is designed to give you space, not fill every hour.
Have Questions? Come Ask Them Live
Join us on Zoom
Join Dawn and Sarah live for a Zoom info session. We'll open with a short guided meditation, share a bit about who we are, walk through the retreat itself, the villa, the itinerary, what to expect, and then open it up for your questions.
Tuesday, September 22nd, 6:00 PM ET
Come home to yourself here.
Getting to Rincón
Most guests fly into Rafael Hernández Airport (BQN) in Aguadilla, about 40 minutes from the villa, with direct flights from the NYC area on United and JetBlue. You can also fly into San Juan (SJU), which has more direct flight options overall, then either take a short connecting flight to Mayagüez (about 30 minutes from Rincón) or arrange a 2-hour drive west.
We recommend arriving by the morning of January 9th if possible. We also encourage considering arrival a day early, since January weather can occasionally delay flights.
American citizens: No passport needed, Puerto Rico is a US territory, so a valid government ID, a ‘Real ID’ is all you need with at least 6-months validity.