Cancun / Akumal / Mexico
UNTAMED
9 days in Mexico for women who are done living from fear.
A small-group retreat for the woman who is tired of functioning, overthinking, adapting, and calling it being strong.
THIS IS NOT A WELLNESS VACATION
You do not come here to become someone else.
You come here to feel the woman underneath the fear.
YOU KNOW THIS IS NOT THE WHOLE STORY
Maybe your life looks fine from the outside.
You handle things. You make decisions. You keep going.
- You say yes when your body says no.
- You overthink before you allow yourself to feel.
- You need control to feel safe.
- You adapt before you notice what you actually want.
- You keep functioning while something inside you feels muted.
Somewhere underneath all of that is a woman who wants to live differently. More honestly. More embodied. More alive. More connected to her own desire, rhythm, and truth.
Your body knows before your mind is ready to listen.
This retreat is for you if
You are ready to stop abandoning yourself.
- You know there is more in you than the life you are currently living.
- You want to break your normal patterns instead of thinking about them again.
- You feel drawn to Mexico and want to experience it beyond the polished tourist version.
- You want to feel alive again, not merely calm or functional.
- You are ready for body-based work, honest encounters, nature, and stillness.
This retreat is not for you if
You only want to escape for a few days.
- You need everything to be fully controlled and predictable.
- You are looking for parties, alcohol, and a beach holiday.
- You are unwilling to respect another culture
- You want constant entertainment or transformation only as an aesthetic.
- You are not willing to meet yourself honestly.
The core of UNTAMED
Self-trust instead of constant self-control.
01
Mind off. Body on.
Come back into your body through movement, awareness, water, nature, ceremony, and sensory experience. Not to perform. To feel what is real before your mind explains it away.
02
Feel your aliveness again.
Anger, grief, desire, joy, fear, pleasure, and longing all belong to being alive. UNTAMED creates space to let life move through you again instead of controlling how much you are allowed to feel.
03
Be real.
Feel what is actually yours: your yes, your no, your limits, your desire, and your next step. Not the version that looks good. The version that is true.
What you will experience
Body, nature, culture, ceremony, and honest encounter.
UNTAMED combines body awareness, emotional & energetic work, honest group spaces, Mexican culture & wisdom, water, stillness, reflection, and carefully curated local experiences.
Feeling instead of overthinking. Living instead of functioning.
The Journey
Nine days from arrival to integration.
Each day has a clear intention, with enough space for the experience to land.
Day 1 Arrival Arrive in Cancún, settle into the villa, meet the group, and share a welcome dinner.
We begin slowly. There is no pressure to perform and no need to be anyone. The first task is simply to arrive.
Day 2 Back into the body Body awareness and a traditional Aztec ceremony.
Notice where you hold tension, where you control, where you protect, and where life wants to move again.
Day 3 Feel yourself Sunrise, Caribbean water, kayaking, cacao, and dance.
Reconnect with your senses, rhythm, joy, and presence. You do not need to force aliveness. You need to stop blocking it.
Day 4 No pressure A free day to rest, explore, feel, and let the first experiences land.
Notice what you need when nobody is telling you what to do. Optional additional experiences can be booked.
Day 5 Meet yourself A Mexican market experience and Mayan massage.
Move deeper into the body, the senses, and the emotional layers underneath your usual control.
Day 6 Flow A day in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve.
Untouched nature, water, silence, and vastness. Practice moving with experience instead of controlling every moment.
Day 7 Follow yourself No schedule and no fixed goal.
A day to feel what you want without expectations, roles, or performance. Optional additional experiences can be booked.
Day 8 Be seen Cenote, photo shoot, and expression.
Trust your own expression and allow yourself to be seen in your most honest version, rather than the polished or controlled one.
Day 9 Take with you what stays Snorkeling, reflection, and a shared closing.
Name what has changed and what you are taking home. The point is not simply to have a beautiful experience, but to return differently.
January 29 – February 1
Villa Zona Hotelera
We begin in a private villa in Cancun’s Hotel Zone, between the Caribbean Sea and the lagoon. This is the place to arrive, connect, and open up to the water and bright light.
February 2 – February 7
Villa Tortugas, Akumal
A quiet jungle property with five separate cabanas and a pool. Here the retreat becomes deeper and more instinctive. The outside noise drops, and your own voice gets louder.
Included
The essentials.
- Airport pick-up
- Accommodation
- Breakfast & lunch during activities
- Ceremonies and excursions
- Disposable camera
- Professional photoshooting
- German- and English-speaking guidance
- On-site support throughout the journey
Not included
What you arrange separately.
- International flights
- Lunch (outside the activities) and dinner
- Optional experiences
- Personal expenses
Your hosts
Founder of Lakaan Travel
Katrin Schrimpf
Katrin is a Mexico-based travel designer and the founder of Lakaan Travel. She creates high-contrast and intense journeys in Mexico that reconnect you with who you truely are beyond all the roles, conditioning, and performing.
Therapist & Trainer
Celine Griesbaum
Celine guides women through body awareness, emotional & energetic processes, and honest self-encounter. Living in Cancun since 2020, she creates spaces that are deep and empathetic, but also direct.
What you may take with you
This retreat is not about fixing you.
It is about bringing you closer to yourself.
your body
hard decisions
drowning in guilt
relationship with
yourself
actually want
Investment
EURO 5,000
Payment options can be discussed upon request.
An intimate retreat for women who are done living a lie.
The investment reflects the small group, private accommodation, special locations, intentionally chosen ceremonies, excursions, facilitation, and depth of the experience.
Optional 3-month integration with Celine
Mexico can open something. But the real work happens back home.
The way you speak. The way you choose. The way you set boundaries. The way you stop adapting when you return to the same people, places, and habits.
For women who want deeper support after the retreat, Celine offers an optional three-month 1:1 integration process.
This is for you if you do not want UNTAMED to become another beautiful and intense experience that slowly fades once you are back home. It is for you if you want support to actually live what you felt in Mexico.
The integration includes
- 6 private online sessions of 90 minutes
- Individual reflection impulses and tasks
- Personal WhatsApp support between sessions
This space supports you to
- Make decisions you have avoided for years
- Have uncomfortable but necessary conversations
- Let go of old relationships, roles, or ways of living
- Stop adapting when your body already knows the truth
- Say yes to yourself in your actual life, not only inside the retreat
The retreat can bring you back to yourself.
The integration and daily actions help you stay there.
Investment: 2,000 Euro
This optional process can be discussed during the application call.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What you need to know before applying.
When and where does UNTAMED take place?
UNTAMED takes place from January 29 to February 7, 2027, in Cancún and Akumal, Mexico.
Which airport should I fly to?
Please fly to Cancún International Airport. Airport pick-up is included. We are also happy to help you find suitable flight connections.
When should I arrive and depart?
The welcome dinner takes place on January 29. Please plan to arrive at Cancún International Airport no later than 5:00 PM.
There is no scheduled program on February 7, so you may leave after breakfast.
If you would like to spend additional days in Mexico, Katrin can also help plan your stay before or after the retreat.
Are the bedrooms private or shared?
Private bedrooms are available. Friends or couples who would like to share a room may also do so. Room arrangements will be discussed before the retreat.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast is included throughout the retreat. Lunch is usually included as part of the scheduled activities. On free days, participants organize their own lunch.
Dinner is individual, giving you the freedom to eat outside or prepare something in the villa’s kitchen.
Can dietary requirements be accommodated?
Yes. Please share any dietary requirements, food allergies, or intolerances in your application so we can plan accordingly.
How physically demanding is the retreat?
The retreat is not highly physically demanding. However, kayaking, snorkeling, and other water activities are part of the program.
You must be able to swim and should have sufficient balance and basic mobility to participate safely.
What happens after I apply?
First, you complete the application form. Katrin and Celine will review it to understand where you are in your life and what you are looking for.
If the retreat appears to be a good match, you will be invited to a personal call with both hosts. The call gives everyone space to ask questions and decide whether UNTAMED is the right fit.
How do I reserve my place?
A non-refundable deposit of 50% is required to reserve your place. The remaining balance is due two months before the retreat begins.
What is the cancellation policy?
The 50% reservation deposit is non-refundable.
If you cancel at least 14 days before the retreat begins, payments made above the 50% deposit will be refunded. For cancellations within 13 days of the start date, no refund is issued except in unavoidable circumstances such as natural disasters or government travel restrictions.
If Lakaan Travel must reschedule the retreat, you may transfer your booking to the new date or receive a full refund.
Are flights, insurance, and visas included?
International flights, travel insurance, and any required visas or entry documents are the participant’s responsibility. We are happy to help with practical questions and travel planning.
We strongly recommend purchasing appropriate travel and medical insurance.
Can I attend if I only speak German or English?
Yes. The retreat is guided in both German and English. You do not need to speak both languages to participate.
Will there be a dog at the retreat?
Yes. Celine’s dog will stay at the villas and join some of the activities. She is quiet, sensitive, and can be a wonderful source of emotional support during the retreat.
Because the dog will be present in the accommodation, the retreat may not be suitable for someone with a significant dog-hair allergy.
How do the optional traditional medicine experiences work?
These experiences are optional and are not included in the standard retreat package.
Before the retreat, we can discuss which experience may be appropriate for each interested participant and what preparation may be required. Participation is never obligatory.
Can I attend by myself?
Absolutely. Most women join the retreat alone and do not know the other participants beforehand. The small group and shared arrival process are designed to help everyone settle in and connect naturally.
Free live webinar
Curious about UNTAMED? Meet us before you decide.
Some questions cannot be answered by reading a landing page. They need a real conversation.
Join Celine and Katrin online for a detailled introduction to UNTAMED. We will share why we created this retreat, what the nine days in Mexico are really about, and what you can expect from the experience.
There will be space to ask your questions, meet us both, and feel whether this journey speaks to you.
Next live session
JULY
21 / 2026
Watch the recording of our latest webinar in German here.
You do not need to be ready
Mexico is the portal. Your body is the way back.
You do not need to have everything figured out. You only have to arrive willing.
UNTAMED is application-based. After your application, we invite you to a personal call to understand where you are, answer your questions, and decide whether the retreat is the right fit.