Tuesday, July 21
11 AM –
4 PM
Convention Registration & Check-in – Laurel Terrace
Welcome to Chapala! Pick up your badges and welcome materials on the Laurel Terrace. Connect with fellow early arrivals and explore the beautiful grounds. Hotel check-in at 3 PM.
12 PM –
1:30 PM
Lunch – Laurel Terrace
Sandwiches and refreshments will be available on the Laurel Terrace for early arrivals.
2PM –
3:30 PM
Indigenous Welcome Ceremony – Sacred Tree
Spiritual leaders from the local indigenous people welcome you to Lake Chapala under the Sacred Tree in an ancient ritual blessing our gathering. (Consecutive interpretation)
4PM –
5:30 PM
Opening Ceremony – Salon Estancia
Welcome to the Convention of the Americas! We come together in community to connect with old and new friends and set our intentions for this transformative week.
6 PM –
7 PM
Evening Session – Salon Estancia
Speaker: Kathianne Lewis
7 PM –
8:30 PM
Dinner – Laurel Terrace
Enjoy authentic local cuisine, traditional Mexican hospitality, and live music native to Jalisco.
9 PM –
9:30 PM
Bilingual Guided Mediation – Salon Estancia
After a day of excitement, prepare for a restful evening with meditation facilitated by one of our gifted practitioners. (Consecutive interpretation)
Wednesday, July 22
7 AM –
8 AM
Yoga – Salon Verde
Begin your day with yoga. All levels and capabilities welcome.
8 AM –
9 AM
Breakfast – Laurel Terrace
We have a full day ahead! Enjoy your breakfast, coffee, and conversation before the program gets going.
9 AM –
10 AM
Morning Session – Salon Estancia
Speaker: Jay Lang
10:30 AM –
12 PM
Workshops Session A – Salon Estancia & Salon Verde
TBD
12 PM –
1:30 PM
Lunch – Laurel Terrace
Connect with new friends over lunch.
1:30 PM –
3 PM
Workshops Session B – Salon Estancia & Salon Verde
TBD
3 PM –
3:30 PM
Bilingual Meditation – Sacred Tree
Join Maureen Jones for a powerful meditation experience underneath the 500+ year old Laurel Tree. (Consecutive interpretation)
4 PM –
5:30 PM
Workshops Session C – Salon Estancia & Salon Verde
TBD
6 PM –
7 PM
Evening Session – Salon Estancia
Speaker: Rebeka Piña
Dra. Rebeka is founder of the School of Spiritual Leadership – Latin America Campus and the Convention of the Americas. She's dedicated to sharing spiritual principles and fostering a conscious community without borders.
7 PM –
8:30 PM
Dinner – Laurel Terrace
Enjoy authentic local cuisine, traditional Mexican hospitality, and live music native to Jalisco.
9 PM –
9:30 PM
Bilingual Guided Mediation – Salon Estancia
After a day of excitement, prepare for a restful evening with meditation facilitated by one of our gifted practitioners. (Consecutive interpretation)
Thursday, July 23
7 AM –
8 AM
Yoga – Salon Verde
Begin your day with yoga. All levels and capabilities welcome.
8 AM –
9 AM
Breakfast – Laurel Terrace
We have a fun day ahead! Enjoy your breakfast and coffee before heading out on your excursion.
9 AM –
2 PM
Half-day Excursions – Various Offsite Locations
Enjoy your time soaking in the Thermal Baths, exploring Isla Mezcala, recharging at Foco Tonal, or sharing your love at a local orphanage.
12 PM –
2 PM
Lunch – Laurel Terrace
Sandwiches and refreshments will be available for guests not on an excursion.
4 PM –
7 PM
Graduation & Ordination Ceremonies – Salon Estancia
Celebrate our Practitioner and Spiritual Director graduates and the historic ordination of the first group Latin American Spiritual Directors to be ordained by Centers for Spiritual Living. Dr. Soni Cantrell-Smith, CSL Spiritual Leader will preside.
7 PM –
8:30 PM
Dinner – Laurel Terrace
The celebration continues at dinner!
8:30 PM –
10:30 PM
DJ Dance Party – Salon Verde
What's a celebration without dancing? We all speak the same language on the dance floor. No interpretation needed!
9 PM –
9:30 PM
Bilingual Guided Mediation – Salon Estancia
Perhaps you'd like a quieter celebration. Prepare for a restful evening with meditation facilitated by one of our gifted practitioners. (Consecutive interpretation)
Friday, July 24
7 AM –
8 AM
Yoga – Salon Verde
Begin your day with yoga. All levels and capabilities welcome.
8 AM –
9 AM
Breakfast – Laurel Terrace
It's another full day! Enjoy your breakfast, coffee, and conversation with new friends.
9 AM –
10 AM
Morning Session – Salon Estancia
Speaker: Michelle Medrano
10:30 AM –
12 PM
Participant-led Breakout Sessions – Various Onsite Locations
TBD
12 PM –
1:30 PM
General Lunch – Laurel Terrace
Practitioner Luncheon – Salon Estancia
Practitioners lunch and learn with Tracy Brown, RScP Em.
1:30 PM –
3 PM
Workshops Session D – Salon Estancia & Salon Verde
TBD
3 PM –
3:30 PM
Bilingual Meditation – Sacred Tree
Join Maureen Jones for a powerful meditation experience underneath the 500+ year old Laurel Tree. (Consecutive interpretation)
4 PM –
5 PM
Closing Ceremony – Salon Estancia
Speaker: Ada Demitropulos
6 PM –
10 PM
Gala Evening – Salon Estancia
Speaker: Tracy Brown
Cocktail hour • Dinner • Dancing
Saturday, July 24
7:30 AM –
9 AM
Breakfast – Laurel Terrace
Come say one last good-bye and express gratitude for your convention experience over coffee and breakfast.
See you next year at the 2027 Convention of the Americas – July 20-24, 2027!
9 AM –
7 PM
Full-day Excursions – Tequila or Etzatlán
Excursions depart promptly at 9 AM from in front of the hotel. Enjoy your day exploring the beauty of Jalisco!
11 AM
Hotel Check-out – Front Desk
Guests not extending their stay must check-out of the hotel by 11 AM.