ROMCHELLA
Akumal, Mexico · June 25–30
A luxe, tropical soft-life escape for romance lovers, bookish besties, and women who deserve a week away from real-life plot twists.
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?
THIS YEAR’S VIBE
Chaos. Softness. Delusion. Liberation.
2026 is giving tropical feral-girl energy, sun-stroked, sand-dusted, laughing-too-loud, “did I really just say that out loud?” vibes. It’s book besties you met five minutes ago but would already hide a body for. It’s poolside gossip, spicy plot twist debates, inside jokes that form instantly, and the type of unfiltered joy you only get when you finally stop mothering everyone in your real life.
You belong here if you’re one bad day away from running away to an island, if your Kindle is 90% smut, if your group chat has turned silent, or if you’re tired of being the reliable one while everyone else lives in delulu peace. You deserve a week where the only thing you’re responsible for is deciding which pool you want to float in and which cocktail pairs with your emotional baggage.
This year is about entering your unbothered era.
Your be-hot-and-do-nothing era.
Your main-character-with-zero-regrets era.
Soft life, sun-kissed chaos, and sisterhood that gets a little too honest after 9 PM.
If your soul is screaming “YES,” that's your sign.
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.
Alumni pulled up like Beyoncé tickets dropped. Eight rooms vanished before the public even breathed. If you want a bed, babe… you better move. These last spots are giving Hunger Games (but tropical).
Choose Your Escape Before the Girlies Take the Rest
Special Treats from Our Sponsors
COMING SOON!
THE WHITE & GOLD GODDESS DINNER
The heart of Romchella 2026.
Your main-character moment.
Our White & Gold Goddess Dinner is a rooftop celebration of feminine energy, beauty, softness, and sisterhood.
Picture this:
✨ Everyone dressed in white + gold
✨ Glowing skin, soft glam, tropical breeze
✨ A long, candlelit dinner under the sky
✨ Toasts, laughter, and golden-hour magic
✨ Photos that feel like the epilogue you always wanted
Not a theme, just a night dedicated to celebrating YOU.
Here’s how your island chapter unfolds, soft, sunny, and full of magic.
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3:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Arrival & Check-In
Welcome drinks, room assignments, poolside lounging, and getting settled into your island home.
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM · Opening Circle
Meet your fellow goddesses, set intentions, break the ice, and ease into the week.
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Private Chef Welcome Dinner
A relaxed, delicious first-night dinner to kick things off the right way.
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM · Rooftop Stargazing + Night Swim (Optional)
Soft vibes, warm breezes, sparkly skies. Unwind however your heroine heart wants.
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8:00 AM – 9:30 AM · Breakfast
Light bites, tropical fruit, easy conversation.
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Full Beach Day
Read, float, tan, splash, nap, repeat.
Do it all or do nothing — it’s your chapter.12:30 PM · Beach or Villa Lunch
Picnic-style or enjoyed back at the villa.
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Mexican Fiesta Dinner + Dancing
Bold flavors, bright colors, island energy.
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Karaoke Night (Optional)
Bring the chaos or simply spectate the chaos.
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🌺 DAY 3 — THE WANDERLUST CHAPTER
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM · Breakfast
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Optional Excursions
Choose what calls to you:
• Snorkeling
• Cenote trip
• Town walk
• Spa appointments
• Pool crawl
• Beach walk12:30 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.
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8:00 AM – 9:30 AM · Breakfast
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Beach & Pool Day (Soft-Life Edition)
Float, tan, nap, read, wander to the beach, enjoy the sun, repeat.
Optional Wellness Add-Ons (Late Morning – Afternoon)
• Massages
• Sound bath
• Gentle movement
• Journaling nook
• Quiet island groundingChoose what supports your goddess energy.
12:30 PM · Casual Villa Lunch
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · White & Gold Goddess Gala Dinner
THE moment.
Dress up, glow up, toast to yourself.
Professional photos + golden-hour magic.9:00 PM – Late · Rooftop Hangout or Night Swim (Optional)
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8:00 AM – 9:30 AM · Breakfast
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM · Sound Bath or Movement Session
A gentle, grounding, feminine reset.
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM · Free Time
Journal, reflect, pack, pool dip, beach walk — slow, intentional, soft.
12:30 PM · Light Villa Lunch
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Open Afternoon
Relaxation, sun, reading, last content capture.
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Optional: Villa Movie Night
Cozy, fun, low-stakes girl time.
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Rooftop Chill or Lounge Time
Final night softness.
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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
FAQs
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Romance in all its forms. contemporary, rom-com, smutty, spicy, dark, fantasy, chaotic… whatever makes your heart throb. No required reading; bring your favorites.
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Absolutely! Many guests come solo and leave with new friends. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow romance enthusiasts.
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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.
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Meals include daily breakfast and lunch plus themed dinners curated for the group. Alcohol is not included, but optional drink packages will be available.
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Nope. Everything is optional. This is your soft-life chapter, do whatever feels right for you.
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You can sign up through our website or contact us directly by email at hello@cocktailsandcliterature.com.
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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.
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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!
Contact Us
Hours
Monday–Friday
10am–5pm
Email
hello@cocktailsandcliterature@.com
Location
1759 Oceanside Blvd. Ste. C 315
Oceanside, CA 92054