Return 2 Mystery
This experience was designed around the 48th gene key, Wisdom, and the underwater world, specifically whales.
We traveled to Baja California Sur, Mexico
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A 5 night, 6 day journey
At R2H, we're dedicated to crafting the transformational experience of your dreams. From your arrival to departure, our heartfelt service ensures you feel valued and supported. While the duration might be brief, our aim is to leave an indelible mark, making this chapter a memorable part of your life's story, reminding you what a gift it is to be alive.
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The Gene Keys
Each Return 2 Human experience is based around the contemplation of a single gene key. The Gene Keys, authored by Richard Rudd, is a profound exploration of human potential and self-discovery. This innovative system merges elements of astrology, the I Ching, and genetics to provide a framework for understanding our life's purpose.
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Our Sacred Sanctuary
Baja California, Mexico, is renowned for its rich and diverse marine life, including whales, dolphins, and a wide array of sea creatures. Baja experiences a high volume of sea life traffic due to its geographical features and favorable environmental conditions. The combination of these factors makes it a critical area for marine biodiversity and conservation.
What parts of you are waiting to be explored?
Much like the vast, unexplored depths of our oceans, the human psyche is an intricate realm teeming with undiscovered wonders. Scientists estimate that a staggering 80% of the ocean's treasures remain hidden. Similarly, the richness of our inner worlds often lies beneath the surface, waiting to be discovered. This experience was an invitation to dive deep, to explore these inner landscapes, and to unearth the mysteries of our own being. Just as the ocean promises new discoveries with every dive, this journey promised profound insights, growth, and a deeper connection to oneself. This was a chance to dive in and embrace the allure of the unknown.
In a world brimming with mysteries, WHO would you become, WHAT would you pursue, & WHERE would your curiosity lead you if you truly embraced the uncharted territories within?
Our Team for Return 2 Mystery
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Melissa Barto
FOUNDER & EXPERIENCE HOST
Melissa will be guiding you through a series of workshops, including tea ceremonies, artistic exercises, and open discussion conversations. -
Allie Devine
PHOTOGRAPHER & BREATH WORKER
Alexandria will be your photographer and breath work facilitator for the experience. She will share spoken word in the form of poetry. -
Alexandria Bell
MOVEMENT FACILITATOR
Alex specializes in High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and currently instructs Inferno Hot Pilates along with Lagree on a Megaformer.
Our captain, @alexsharks_
Based in Cabo San Lucas, Alexander Schmidt Márquez has found professional success—and encountered a radical shift in self—through his ocean safari and shark dive business in Baja California Sur. He explains, “I started Scuba Diving when I was 14 years old, capturing the underwater world with a disposable film camera to show my Dad who was unable to Dive due to a broke eardrum, for years I worked in tourism as an Entertainment Manager, which allowed me to travel the globe. Through these experiences, the underwater world of free-diving with ocean creatures and their protection became my passion, and eventually, I knew I wanted to devote my life to creating this same bond for others”
It takes bravery and perseverance to change one’s life in the pursuit of passion. Upon arriving in Cabo San Lucas four years ago, Alex began working in the hotel industry, only to leave after a couple months. After deciding to go all in on his dream of dedicating his life to the ocean, he started a rewarding journey of growth and learning. Today, he is an AIDA 4 Master Freediver (Assistant Instructor Freediver), Rescue Diver and a Federally certified eco-tourism guide for free-diving and scuba diving by Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism. Alex tells us, “Our mission is to get people to fall in love with the ocean, so they can protect it. Connect & Protect”.
Have you always wanted to swim with dolphins and whales?
Embark on an experience unlike any other, immersing yourself in the ocean's embrace alongside wild dolphins, mobulas, turtles, jellyfish, various types of whales, and so much more. Put down your phone and engage with the world, which is brimming with nature's mesmerizing creatures. Feel the sea's pulse, swim beside its majestic beings, and watch as your perspective of the world shifts as you sink below the surface. Need a reminder of what’s really important in life? Get out of your head and into your body. This experience isn’t solely about the thrill and the adventure; it's also about connecting you to something bigger than yourself and understanding your role in keeping these wonders alive. Ready to dip below the surface of the usual? Dive in with Alex and his team and let the ocean reflect back at you the greatest mystery on earth.
“The level of detail Mel put into delicately and intentionally crafting the experience to be 100% tailored to each individual woman was an experience with itself! From hosting team calls before the trip and assisting with the travel plans and logistics, to the remarkable level of attention and care she put into every tea ceremony, every meal, every beautiful exchange of energy... she honestly made every moment incredibly special. She has a way with words, a calmness in her presence, yet this bad ass assertive, intuitive and insightful delivery in her messages. She helped me uncover several of my own blind spots and has given me an entirely new perspective on life and what it means to be human. She moves through life with a purpose. And just by showing up and being around her, it's impossible not to feel inspired, motivated to take charge in your life and create the life you've always wanted to for yourself. I will forever be grateful for my experience with Mel and all of the incredible women that came along the retreat with us.”
- Kasey (Colorado, USA)
Dive below the surface.
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