Collective mosaic mural experience, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico
December 5-12, 2026 | 12-person workshop
with Mosaic Artists Laurel True & Angie Talle
What we're up toSeven days of Co-Creativity, community and joy.
This is an invitation to gather, explore your creativity and have FUN while making art in community.
In this small group immersive experience, you’ll collaborate with other creators to build a collective mosaic mural from glass, ceramic, and mirror — shaped not by a plan, but by what surfaces.
Join mosaic artists, Angie and Laurel, for a guided engagement in the vibrant beach town of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, on the West Coast of Mexico. They'll guide you through the co-creation of a group mosaic mural from start to finish. No experience necessary —this is the most joyful, accessible mosaic mural you'll ever make.
Your facilitators
Angie Talle & Laurel True
Angie and Laurel are two Midwesterners who each, at different chapters of their lives, landed in the studio of legendary Philadelphia mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar. They learned: don't overthink it. Stay fluid. Let the work surprise you. They spent decades building their own practices before reconnecting on a series of large-scale murals alongside Isaiah in Brooklyn. Since then, they've continued collaborating — creating murals in Minneapolis and Philadelphia that honor the mentor who shaped them both.
bernadette Fox
Bernadette is your Experience Coordinator/Conceirge and is the reason you don't have to think about anything but yourself this week. With over two decades of experience in global event management and client services, she has a gift for anticipating what you need before you know you need it. Every detail — logistics, timing, transitions, the things you never see — is handled so your only job is to show up and be present.
This winter, Angie and Laurel bring their combined expertise and shared vision to La Cruz, Mexico, co-facilitating an immersive, joyful, guided experience in collective mosaic mural creation.
A once-in-a-lifetime, super cool experience of connectivity and creation
Supported by local tradespeople and community
Fresh, delicious meals from a private chef and vibrant local restaurants
A concierge to curate and support your experience
Time for exploration, reflection, and genuine rest
A collective mural created and left behind for the neighborhood
What to expect
What's Included?
Seven nights of lodging in a beautiful private home in a small coastal fishing village near Puerto Vallarta (Casa Zorro)
Private swimming pools, rooftop deck, beach chairs, paddleboards, and kayaks (we are just 1 block from the beach!)
Meals prepared by a local chef with fresh, regional ingredients (6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners, and all NA bevs)
A full 6-day mosaic workshop experience with expert mosaic artists — all materials provided
Daily, guided breathwork and meditation
Day Trip excursion to a quaint nearby beach town! (coordination, transportation, and bevs/snacks provided – PLUS a curated list of the best shops & an art/mosaic walk!)
Connection & reflection circles, journal prompt sessions
Airport transfer coordination and cost covered
A welcome package and pre-retreat preparation guide
Post-retreat integration resources to carry the experience forward
What's Not Included?
Airfare to Puerto Vallarta (PVR)
Shopping or outings during your free time; alcoholic beverages
Book Your collective mosaic mural ADVENTURE
laurel true
Laurel has spent over three decades creating public art with communities around the world. Working with individuals through participatory projects, workshops, and site-specific public art, she has co-created work that has changed the way people relate to the creative process.
She's a multi-disciplinary artist specializing in mosaic murals and architectural installations. As an educator her teaching practice focuses on the connection between creativity and well-being – helping people remember that creativity belongs to them. Laurel co-founded Institute of Mosaic Art, a pioneering education and resource center on the West Coast.
Partnerships formed through True Mosaics Studio and her organization, Global Mosaic Project, have taken her to Latin America, the Carribbean, Africa, Europe and Asia- always with the same conviction: art is essential, and it's for everyone. Laurel is a long-time international retreat facilitator who loves to travel and bring people along with her into immersive creative experiences.
A week creating with Laurel is an invitation to trust your intuition, connect mind, body + spirit, and discover that your relationship to your creative energy can change how you move through the world. . See Laurel’s work here.
ANGela TALLE
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Angela Talle is a co-founder of Spark & Stillness, where she helps people reconnect with the creative well that lives inside each of us. She believes that creativity is an innate part of being human, often buried beneath the noise of daily life. Through gentle, accessible practices rooted in real-world moments, Angie guides others to bring forth what's already within them — whether that means picking up a pen, arranging objects with intention, singing out loud, or simply pausing long enough to notice what moves them.
As a mosaic artist, Angie creates both large-scale public murals and small, intricate works — each piece shaped by her response to the world around her. She is especially drawn to moments of sadness and chaos, creating art that honors lives lost and offers beauty and comfort to those who grieve. Whether through a mural in a public space or a handwritten letter in a creatively adorned envelope, Angie brings care and intentionality to even the smallest gestures, finding meaning in the ways art can connect and heal. See Angie’s work here.
The collective mosaic mural experience
❋ Co-Creativity, community and joy.
Join Angie and Laurel for an immersive week of creative engagement in the vibrant beach town of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, on the West Coast of Mexico. Drawing on the same spirit of freedom and intuition they inherited from their mentor Isaiah Zagar, they'll guide you through the creation of a mosaic mural from start to finish. No experience necessary - this is the most joyful, accessible mosaic mural you'll ever make.
Working loosely and intuitively, participants will break tile, cut mirror, mix adhesive, and grout together — finding their way into the mystery and magic of spontaneous making. You'll leave behind a glittering mural as a gift to the local community, a celebration of collective expression and embodied joy.
But this week is about more than making. Woven throughout are inspiring group sessions centered on breathwork, gentle movement, and guided contemplative practices — tools for strengthening creative self-confidence, deepening self-trust, and soothing the nervous system. Opening circles will explore the importance of creativity in our lives: getting out of our heads, trusting ourselves, practicing nonattachment and beginner's mind.
All of this unfolds against the backdrop of a beautiful Mexican beach town, with cultural outings, luxurious local meals, and enough spaciousness for personal integration, rest, and discovery.
Yes! hold my spot…
❋ All activities and workshop hours are completely optional. Participate, rest, and enjoy at your discretion.
itinerary
Arrive and settle in; welcome dinner (included) at a special local restaurant
Day 1 (SAT)8:30am breakfast; visit the vibrant “Sunday Market” at the marina for local arts & crafts, music, and delicious lunch options; 1-5pm intention setting, mosaic planning & material prep, dinner on own
Day 2 (SUN)8:30am breakfast; Mosaic time 9:30am-Noon; lunch siesta from Noon-1:30pm, continued Mosaic time 1:30-5pm, 2 hrs downtime, then 7:00pm dinner (included)
Days 3-5 (M/T/W)8:30am breakfast; Mosaic time 9:30am-Noon; snacking lunch Noon-1pm, then Sayulita Day Trip 1-6pm, dinner included
Day 6 (THU)8:30am breakfast; Mosaic time 9:30am-Noon; lunch siesta from Noon-1:30pm, continued Mosaic time 1:30-6:30pm, 1 hr downtime, then 7:30pm final group dinner and beach bonfire ceremony (included)
Day 7 (FRI)Final breakfast and closing circle; leave for airport by 11am
Day 8 (SAT)What's nextselect your room type here*
Review the digital welcome packet (to come via email)
book your flight to puerto Vallarta (PVR) for DEc 5-12, ‘26
Get ready to turn off your brain, because your retreat concierge will take care of everything else!
*Don’t delay! Specific room types will book quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
More questions? Email Bernadette at:
dettefox@gmail.com
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Nope! All levels are welcome. You’ll learn the basics and expand on any current skills. All you need is a curiosity for creativity!
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December 5-12, 2026
The retreat starts on Saturday, Dec 5, 2026 (so plan to fly in/arrive that day). The retreat ends on Saturday, Dec 12, 2026 (and you will check out that morning). -
The village of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle is located just 25 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta, on the West coast of Mexico. Airport code is PVR. (We will arrange for pick-up at the airport and transportation to the private home!).
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The Puerto Vallarta airport is PVR. We will arrange for and cover the cost of transportation to the house in the town of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle (about 25 mins north).
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Participants must be at least 18 years old. Although the activities are not rigorous, you should be generally able to work with your hands and stand, sit, or bend as needed. There will be shade, chairs, water, and sacks provided during the workshop. You are encouraged to take as many breaks/rests as you’d like.
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We have secured 3 beautiful private homes next door to each other, in order to allow for the most amount of privacy and spaciousness. Upon registration, you’ll have your choice of a private apartment, private room, or shared room.
Casa Zorro
Casa Grace -
Room types are priced ranging from $2,000 to $3,750 for the entire experience (7 nights lodging, food & NA bevs, and workshop & all workshop materials). Terms and conditions apply. Please book your retreat here to see room types and corresponding pricing.
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Airfare to Puerto Vallarta (PVR)
Shopping or outings during your free time; alcoholic beverages
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We can accommodate most any dietary needs, including vegetarian, gluten-free, or dairy-free. You will have the opportunity to list your needs in a personal questionnaire before the workshop begins.
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Our days will begin with a healthy breakfast at 8:30am, and then we’ll move into the Workshop time. There will be a lunch/siesta break every afternoon and we’ll wrap up our Workshop around 6pm each day.
You will have time to walk the beach, explore the town, and lie in the hammock on the rooftop deck. There is also a day trip planned for a charming nearby beach town for art inspiration, beach lounging, and shopping.
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Yes! There are several king-sized bed options that are easily shareable, and there is also ONE room available with 2 queen beds. For this room-sharing option, be sure to “Add a Participant (room share)” at Checkout (there is no extra fee for the room, but discounted fees for the retreat services are applied).
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In order to ensure a curated environment overall, the experience is limited to the workshop attendees only.
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No problema! Please send an email to your Experience Coordinator, Bernadette Fox: dettefox@gmail.com
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While this is entirely your choice, we do recommend that you purchase travel insurance from a third party.
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If you need to cancel your registration, the following refund schedule applies:
90+ days before the retreat start date: Full refund, less a $200 administrative fee.
FYI, 90 days before the retreat start date is September 13, 2026.
Less than 90 before the retreat start date: No refund.
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The retreat’s full terms and conditions can be found at: Terms of Service
By completing registration, you agree to the terms and conditions.
What's nextselect your room type here*
Review the digital welcome packet (to come via email)
book your flight to puerto Vallarta (PVR) for DEc 5-12, ‘26
Get ready to turn off your brain, because your retreat concierge will take care of everything else!
*Don’t delay! Specific room types will book quickly.
Pillars of the experienceEvery day is designed to move between activation and rest — art exploration, creative instruction, breathwork, cultural immersion, and open space woven together so your nervous system has room to settle while your creativity wakes up. Everything is an invitation, and all activities are optional.
❋ Intentional Structure
Twelve women, one shared mosaic installation, meals around the same table. This retreat is built on the belief that transformation doesn't happen in isolation — it happens when you create alongside people who are just as ready as you are.
❋ Collaborative Energy
You'll be guided by Laurel True & Angie Talle, mosaic artists and educators with nearly 30 years of experience helping people reconnect with their creativity. They teach art as a practice of presence, intuition, and trust.
❋ Expert Facilitation
A private home in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle Mexico (airport PVR) just one block from the ocean with a pool, open-air gathering spaces, and the pace of a small fishing village as your backdrop. Every meal is prepared by a local chef with fresh, regional ingredients.
❋ Nourishing Space
Book Your collective mosiac mural ADVENTURE
Leave the noise of everyday life behind and rediscover the connection between your body, your mind, and the present moment.