Amber Workshop-Retreat
in San Cristobal de las Casas - Chiapas
Connect with yourself and create a unique jewelry collection with Amber, the ancient resin from Chiapas.
Create powerful talismans from your
heart and with your hands
No prior experience required.
September 3rd to 6th, 2026
September 10th to 13th, 2026
UPCOMING DATES
April 22th to
25th, 2027
April 29th to
May 2nd, 2027
*The price includes the previous night so you can easily arrive a day early.
What's included?
- Accomodation at Casa Flora Maria
- Polishing course and additional activities
- Breakfasts, lunch and coffee breaks
- Raw amber, natural stones for three projects
- Basic silver kit
Here you will learn...
How to conect with yourself, nature and your creativity
The value, history and handling of amber:
Fall in love with this powerful resin as you receive education about the history of amber and its properties of protection as plant spirit.
Discover how talisman and amulets have been an essential part of the human consciousness since the beginning of humanity and why amber was the first gem to be polished by hands.Polish and assembling
Learn the polishing process to create your very own talisman
Working with tools to manipulate amber
Amber polishing techniques
Our experienced educators and craftsmen are working hand in hand with you to help you find the spirit of your piece and to bring forth what is meant for you to find
About the brand Flora María and its 34-year history
About this unique destination that is Chiapas
Go into town and experience the Amber Museum, town shops and everything San Cristobal has to offer
How to relax in the company of other inspiring people
As you finish your talisman/amulet, you will have an opportunity to share space, conversation and education with amber experts from Simojovel, Chiapas. They will come on site bringing more pieces of amber that you will have a chance to purchase and learn about.
Our final evening will be spent in ceremony and exhibition of all the jewelry created on our journey together. This is a sacred time to share our experiences, emotions and creative processes.
The last Sunday is to get to know the living Mayas, indigenous communities around San Cristobal.
This is an experience we designed to learn about this wonderful material that is amber. This fossil resin has been part of our brand's history for over 34 years , and the reason why we started making jewelry.
En el taller, aprendemos y abordamos todo lo que envuelve este místico material y lo utilizamos para crear joyas.
It is also a space spend time with Flora María and give yourself a few days to connect with yourself and have different experiences in the unique destination of Chiapas.
This space is for you!
Connect with nature through
the spaces we have for you
Accomodation at
Casa Flora María
15 spots available, individual and shared options.
Accomodation in San Cristobal
de las Casas - Chiapas
3 spots available
Casa Flora María, An Inspiration in San Cristobal de las Casas - Chiapas
Casa Flora María is a space dedicated to artistic creation and self-discovery through working with amber.
Located in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Casa Flora María offers workshops and retreats focused on crafting jewelry , using this ancient resin from the region.
The aim is to provide a peaceful and relaxing environment where participants can connect with their creativity, learn artisanal techniques, and create unique and meaningful jewelry that tell their personal story.
Individual room
King bed and private bathroom
Aguacate
price:
$25,410
1 person
Higo
price:
$25,410
1 person
Shared room
Single or king bed in a double room with shared bathroom
Limón
price:
$22,990
2 people
Ciruelo
price:
$22,990
2 people
Durazno
price:
$22,990
2 people
Piñón
price:
$19,360
3 people
Peral
price:
$20,570
2 people
Araucaria
price:
$20,570
3 people
*The price includes the night before (Wednesday) since arrival is a day earlier; please consider this when booking your flights.
**Prices are per participant
Here's what our participants have said about us:
I had the opportunity to design here, from carving the stone to adding a dragonfly. All the materials are 100% natural and made with silver. All of Flora María's designs make the experience magical, unique and unforgettable. In every corner of the house you see Flora María in her essence.
Lorna Sosa
I find it to be a brand created from the heart , reflecting the soul of Mexican jewelry and how women want to express beauty. It was a retreat moment, a meeting with myself , to know where I am, to heal and to create beautiful things for my life. For me, Casa Flora María is a warm place of friendship, opportunities, beauty, learning, laughter, internal work, and silence;
Adriana
I didn't know anything about amber, I didn't know how it was obtained or what it was like. Now, I've carved it, polished it and learned everything. It has truly been a beautiful experience. The house is very pleasant, but what enhanced it is the atmosphere; we are surrounded by people who come with the same idea of learning, relaxing and getting to know each ourselves.
Roberto Flores
Meet
Flora Maria
Flora María is a luxury accessories brand that creates stories with social impact, inspired by social and ecological causes. Founded by Flora María Sánchez, a pioneer in the use of this resin in contemporary jewelry, and led by Ananda Chatillón.
Casa Flora María Location
Calz. de la Quinta 25, La Garita, 29230 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas.
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