ROMCHELLA

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Romchella is our annual women’s retreat, created for romance readers, soft-life seekers, and the women who carry everyone else’s storyline on their shoulders. Every year Romchella shifts, grows, and becomes even more magical. In 2026, we’re taking it international to a dreamy island villa in Akumal, Mexico, where the days feel slow, the sun feels warm, and connection comes easily. Romchella isn’t a “work on yourself” retreat. It’s a reminder of who you’ve always been.

WHAT IS ROMCHELLA?

**You deserve an escape and this is the Island Retreat of a Lifetime.**

But don’t take our word for it…

Listen to the women who turned a bookish girls trip into the highlight of their year. Most of our alumni return again and again, because Romchella is a once-you-come-you-know situation. 💕

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Your Romchella 2026 package includes:

🌮 Daily meals from our private chef
🍹 Optional alcohol add-on package
🏊‍♀️ Four pools — pick your daily aesthetic
🌅 Rooftop sunsets straight out of a romance cover
🏝 Beach adventures (tropical heroine moment)
🔥 Spicy book chats + trope debates
📸 Romance-cover-style photos
🎁 Bookish swag + welcome gifts
💋 Deep, real, soul-level girl talk
💕 A sisterhood you’ll take home with you

You’re not just escaping reality….you’re entering a new chapter.

THIS YEAR’S VIBE

Chaos. Softness. Delusion. Liberation.

2026 is giving tropical feral-girl energy, sun-dazed, sand-dusted, and laughing way too loud with book besties you just met but would already hide a body for. It’s poolside gossip, spicy plot twist debates, and the kind of joy that only hits when you finally stop being the responsible one.

If your Kindle’s 90% smut, your group chat’s silent, and you’re one bad day from fleeing to an island… this is your sign.

You deserve a week of soft life, sun-kissed chaos, and sisterhood that gets a little too honest after 9PM. Welcome to your be-hot-and-do-nothing era.

Here’s how your island chapter unfolds, soft, sunny, and full of magic.

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Arrival & Check-In
Arrival at the villa, welcome drinks, room assignments, poolside lounging, and time to settle into your island home.
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM · Opening Welcome Gathering (On-Site)
An informal on-site gathering to meet fellow guests, share intentions, and ease into the retreat.
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Private Chef Welcome Dinner
A relaxed, on-site dinner prepared by a professional chef to begin the retreat experience.
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM · Evening Wind-Down (Optional, On-Site)
Optional rooftop lounging, stargazing, or night pool time at each guest’s discretion.
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM · Breakfast
Light bites, tropical fruit, and easy conversation at the villa.
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Free Time – Beach & Pool
Open leisure time to read, relax, swim, rest, or enjoy the nearby beach at your own pace.
Do it all or do nothing—it’s your chapter.
12:30 PM · Lunch (On-Site or Personal Time)
Casual lunch served at the villa, or guests may choose to spend this time at the beach independently.
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Mexican Fiesta Dinner (On-Site)
Bold flavors, bright colors, and island energy.
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Karaoke Night (Optional)
Bring the chaos or simply spectate the chaos.
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM · Breakfast
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Free Time
Open Leisure Time
Guests may choose how they spend this time.
Optional Personal Outings (Independently Arranged)

Guests may choose to arrange their own activities during open leisure time, such as:
• Snorkeling
• Cenote visits
• Town walks
• Spa appointments
• Beach walks
These activities are not organized, coordinated, or supervised by the host.
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM · Relaxed Villa Lunch
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Free Time
Journal, read, nap, explore, take photos, tan — your vibe.
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Dinner
A chill, cozy meal together before the fun begins.
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM · “Nowhere to Wear This” Red Carpet
Bring a gown, a ridiculous outfit, something fabulous or funny
NO new shopping required.
Just pure, unhinged girl-fun.
8:30 PM – 10:00 PM · After-Dinner Hangout
Music, laughter, pool, rooftop… or do nothing and just be cute.
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Beach & Pool Day (Soft-Life Edition)
Open on-site leisure time for swimming, lounging, reading, resting, or visiting the nearby beach at each guest’s discretion.
Optional On-Site Wellness Experiences (Late Morning – Afternoon)
Guests may choose to enjoy optional, on-site experiences arranged through third-party providers, such as:
• Massage services
• Sound bath experience
• Gentle movement or stretching
• Journaling or quiet reflection spaces
Participation is optional. These experiences are not instructional, therapeutic, or supervised by the host.
12:30 PM · Casual Villa Lunch
Relaxed lunch served on-site at the villa.
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · White & Gold Goddess Gala Dinner (On-Site)
Evening group dinner and social gathering at the villa.
Optional dress-up theme.
9:00 PM – Late · Evening Social Time (Optional)
Optional on-site socializing, rooftop lounging, or pool time at each guest’s discretion.
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM · Breakfast
Hosted group breakfast at the villa.
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM · Optional Wellness Moment (On-Site)
Soft-girl-era energy—leaving space for grounding, gentle movement, a sound bath, or a quiet reset, depending on group interest.
Participation is optional and informal. Experiences are offered based on interest and availability and are not instructional or therapeutic.
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM · Open Leisure Time
Time to journal, reflect, pack, relax by the pool, or enjoy the beach at your own pace.
12:30 PM · Light Villa Lunch
Casual lunch served on-site at the villa.
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Open Afternoon
Relaxation, sun, reading, or last content capture—entirely at your discretion.
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Optional: Villa Movie Night (On-Site)
Cozy, low-key group hangout at the villa.
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Evening Lounge Time (Optional)
Rooftop or lounge relaxation to close out the night.

Participation in all activities is optional and at each guest’s discretion.
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM · Early Breakfast
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM · Closing Circle: “You Are the Story”
Reflections, gratitude, connection, celebration.
11:00 AM · Checkout
Hugs, tears, laughter, and promises to reunite.

The Romchella Story Arc

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FAQs

Your stay includes 5 nights at Villa Hurakán in Akumal, daily breakfast and lunch, themed dinners, curated group activities, beach + pool access, the Romchella experience, sisterhood vibes, and a few surprises.
Optional excursions, wellness services (like massages + sound bath), professional photos, and alcohol packages are available as add-ons.
Yes! We offer a 6-month payment plan so you can secure your spot stress-free. Your room is officially yours once the first payment is completed.
Right in Akumal, Mexico at Villa Hurakán — a luxe retreat home with private beach access only steps away, multiple pools, ocean views, and all the tropical softness you need.
We fly into Cancun International Airport (CUN), roughly a 45-minute drive to the villa.
We cap Romchella at 15 - 18 women to keep the experience intimate, safe, and deeply connected.
Romance in all its forms. contemporary, rom-com, smutty, spicy, dark, fantasy, chaotic… whatever makes your heart throb. No required reading; bring your favorites.
Absolutely! Many guests come solo and leave with new friends. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow romance enthusiasts.
A full packing list will be provided, but essentials include:
• beachwear
• resort outfits
• a fun look for the Red Carpet Night
• a white + gold outfit for Goddess Gala
• your favorite romance read
• sunscreen, sandals, and your soft-life energy
Absolutely. Romchella is intentionally slow and spacious — perfect for reading, napping, tanning, beach walks, pool lounging, or doing nothing at all.
Meals include daily breakfast and lunch plus themed dinners curated for the group. Alcohol is not included, but optional drink packages will be available.
Nope. Everything is optional. This is your soft-life chapter, do whatever feels right for you.
You can sign up through our website or contact us directly by email at hello@cocktailsandcliterature.com.
11. Cancellation by Attendee
All payments are non-refundable. No credits, transfers, or exceptions will be made. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance that includes trip cancellation coverage.
2. Cancellation by Host
- If the retreat is canceled by the host due to unforeseen circumstances, attendees will receive a full refund of all payments made.
- If the retreat is canceled due to events beyond our control (including but not limited to natural disasters, government restrictions, or pandemic-related issues), attendees will receive a full refund.
  
  By purchasing your ticket you agree to these terms and conditions.
Feel free to reach out to us through our contact form on the website or email us directly at hello@ cocktailsandcliterature.com. We’re here to help ensure you have the best retreat experience possible!