A Moon Rabbit Retreat
Vitality Renewed
Hotel Esencia, Mexico
*Please note that guests are responsible for arranging their own airfare and transportation. Our team can connect you with our preferred travel concierge, who can assist with flights, transportation, and travel planning to make your journey as seamless as possible.
About this retreat
A wellness retreat with real depth, lineage, and intelligence behind it.
Vitality Renewed is led by board-certified Doctor of Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine, Gudrun Snyder, and consultant and speaker Camille Seigle. Created for women who want their time away to restore them and teach them something they'll carry home.
On a private estate where the jungle meets the Caribbean, you'll learn the ancient practices of Tai Chi and Qi Gong, receive a personalized Chinese astrology reading drawn from a one-on-one consultation, and sit for private executive coaching grounded in your individual Human Design. It's part restoration, part recalibration. Real care for the body, clarity for the mind, and a blueprint for how you're actually built to move through the world.
Pair that with the quiet luxury of Hotel Esencia, and you don't simply relax. You return to your energy, your direction, and yourself - vitality renewed.
What You’ll Experience
Vitality Renewed is more than time away. Throughout the retreat, Gudrun and Camille will guide you through practices that not only restore you in the moment, but leave you with tools and insights you'll continue to use long after you return home.
You'll come away with a deeper understanding of your own energy, stress patterns, and innate capacity for healing - not simply feeling better, but knowing how to support your vitality in everyday life.
Integration
Your experience deepens through thoughtfully curated modalities that help insights land and real change take root. Alongside Moon Rabbit’s signature TCM-informed programming, each guest receives a personalized Human Design session to illuminate their unique energetic blueprint. This one-on-one work supports clarity, alignment, and meaningful integration long after you return home.
Nourishment
Nourishment on this retreat is both grounding and elevated, a return to eating in harmony with the seasons, the environment, and your body’s natural rhythms. Hotel Esencia’s culinary philosophy mirrors this beautifully: meals are simple yet sophisticated, drawing from Mexico’s vibrant regional cuisines and the comforts of Mediterranean cooking.
Community
The experience is intentionally intimate, creating space for meaningful conversation, genuine connection, and shared growth. Surrounded by women who are equally committed to living with greater vitality and intention, you'll find that some of the most valuable moments happen between the scheduled sessions. Through shared practices, meals, and unhurried conversations, community becomes part of the learning itself - a reminder that transformation is often strengthened when it's witnessed and supported by others.
Meet your Retreat Leaders
Meet Your Retreat Leaders
Gudrun and Camille are passionate about creating supportive, inspiring spaces where people feel seen, connected, and empowered to grow. Together, they blend compassion, intuition, and practical guidance to foster meaningful transformation and community.
Gudrun Snyder is the founder of Moon Rabbit Acupuncture and a board-certified Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine. A two-time breast cancer survivor, she combines Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern healing modalities to support whole-body wellness. Gudrun is also a Certified Medical Qigong Practitioner and lives in Chicago with her husband and two children.
Camille Seigle is a consultant, mentor, speaker, and facilitator who helps individuals and organizations reach their full potential. Drawing on her background in hospitality, leadership, and coaching, she combines intuitive guidance with accountability to support personal and professional growth. Camille holds coaching certifications from Northwestern University and the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
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The location
Once the private estate of an Italian duchess, Hotel Esencia sits quietly between lush jungle and the turquoise Caribbean, a sanctuary where time feels slower and nature feels closer.
With just a handful of suites, the hotel offers a rare sense of intimacy, allowing guests to feel both held and free. It is a place chosen not just for its beauty, but for the way it supports transformation naturally, quietly, and with effortless grace.
Whats Included
Accomadations. Three nights in a beautifully designed suite at Hotel Esencia.
Airport Transfers. Car transportation to and from the airport upon your arrival and departure will be prearranged for you.
Meals. Three daily chef-curated meals featuring fresh, health-conscious menus.
Wellness. Two curated group wellness sessions exclusive to Hotel Esencia plus one 60-min massage per guest.
Temazcal Ritual. Temazcal Ritual is a guided ancestral ceremony led by a traditional healer.
Moon Rabbit Bespoke Care. Daily movement, guided workshops, and an individual insight session with Gudrun.
1:1 Session with Camille. Human Design Coaching, offering personalized guidance to release draining habits and live in natural alignment.
Group Session. Learn to pause autopilot patterns so decisions and boundaries align with what truly matters.
Extras. Enjoy watersports, daily amenities, yoga palapa access, concierge support, Esencia beach bag and sandals, and more.
Whats Not Included
Travel. Flights are not included. Discounted transfer rates are available through our travel advisor, Caryn at Fora, who can help coordinate your arrival and departure.
Drinks. Alcoholic beverages and specialty drinks are not included. Guests may purchase wine, cocktails, or premium beverages directly from Hotel Esencia during their stay.
Add-Ons. Additional spa treatments, extra private sessions, excursions, and personal purchases at the boutique or bars are not included and may be booked or purchased separately.
Other Costs. Any items outside the contracted retreat package—including minibar purchases, room service not covered in meals, laundry, or activities not listed—are the guest’s responsibility.
What to Expect
Reserve Your Sanctuary
Limited to 12 Guests
Hotel Esencia, Riviera Maya
*Please note that guests are responsible for arranging their own airfare and transportation. Our team can connect you with our preferred travel concierge, who can assist with flights, transportation, and travel planning to make your journey as seamless as possible.
SANCTUARY | NOURISHMENT | COMMUNITY
A Moon Rabbit Experience
Nestled between pristine white-sand beaches and lush jungle, Hotel Esencia offers an atmosphere of understated luxury, tranquility, and natural beauty. Designed for deep restoration and mindful living, this intimate retreat destination invites you to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and embrace the healing rhythm of the Caribbean coast. Every detail - from the serene accommodations to the expansive ocean views - creates the perfect backdrop for transformation, connection, and renewal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about how Moon Rabbit works and discover how acupuncture and traditional Chinese Medicine can positively impact your life.
Yes. We believe true restoration requires a balance between guided sessions and personal time. While the retreat offers a rich daily program of wellness, movement, and workshops, we have intentionally built in "open" blocks during the mid-day and afternoons. This gives you the freedom to enjoy Hotel Esencia’s pristine beach, take a dip in the pool, book an additional spa treatment, or simply rest in the quiet of your suite.
Is there downtime to explore or relax on my own?
Human Design is a synthesis of ancient and modern sciences. It is used as a system for self-discovery that provides a "user manual" for how you are uniquely designed to interact with the world.
What is Human Design?
A Ba Zi (or Chinese Astrology chart) is a personalized energetic roadmap based on your date and time of birth. We include this in your welcome package to provide you with deeper insights into your unique elemental makeup, which informs the coaching you receive throughout the retreat.
What is a "Ba Zi" and why is it included in my package?
The Temazcal is a guided ancestral ceremony led by a traditional healer. It utilizes heat, steam, and herbal infusions in a jungle setting to facilitate deep release, renewal, and spiritual balance.
What is a Temazcal Ritual?
Yes. If you wish to arrive early or extend your stay, we recommend coordinating with our partner travel advisor, Caryn at Fora, to ensure your accommodations are seamless.
Can I extend my stay at Hotel Esencia before or after the retreat?
Yes, Hotel Esencia provides high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the suites and common areas. While the retreat is designed for disconnection and restoration, you will have the connectivity you need if you need to attend to urgent matters.
Is there Wi-Fi and cell service on the property?
The deposits for all packages are non-refundable. For full details on our cancellation and payment schedule, please review the terms and conditions provided in your WeTravel booking portal.
What is the cancellation or refund policy?
We recommend breathable, comfortable clothing for movement and yoga, a light layer for cooler jungle evenings, swimwear for the beach and pools, and comfortable walking shoes. You will receive a detailed packing list closer to the retreat date to help you prepare.
What should I pack?
To ensure an intimate, personalized, and restorative environment, we’ll cap our retreat size at 7 - 12 guests. This intentional group size ensures you have meaningful 1:1 guidance.
How many other guests will be on the retreat?
Yes. Every guest receives one 60-minute Deep Tissue or Full-Body Relaxing Massage. You are also entitled to a 15% discount on any additional treatments booked from the Hotel Esencia Spa Menu.
Are spa treatments included in my booking?
Travel to and from the retreat (flights and airport transfers) is not included. However, we have partnered with a travel advisor who can provide discounted transfer rates and assist you with all your travel logistics to keep things seamless.
Are flights and airport transfers included in the package?
The chef-curated menus are designed to be health-conscious and nutrient-dense. Please inform us of any severe allergies or specific dietary restrictions during the booking process or your pre-retreat intake, so we can ensure the culinary team accommodates your needs throughout your stay.
What if I have food allergies or specific dietary restrictions?
Yes, your package includes three daily chef-curated, health-conscious meals. These menus draw from regional Mexican ingredients and Mediterranean cooking, designed to support your body's natural rhythms. NOTE: Alcoholic beverages, specialty drinks (like cocktails or premium wines), and any personal room service or minibar charges outside of the curated retreat menu are not included and would be an additional expense.
Are meals included in my booking?
Yes. We offer "Double Founder" packages specifically for guests who wish to share a suite. These are available across all room categories, including the Jungle, Wellness, Master, and Beach Suites.
Can I share a suite with a friend?
Still Have Questions?
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