THE MINDFUL TOURIST® · MENDOZA, ARGENTINA
A shared space for mindful attention, contemplation and personal exploration, surrounded by the natural landscape of Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza.
Nature-Based Intervention, Mindfulness & Wellbeing
01 · The experience
Much of our daily life is organised around activities, responsibilities, decisions and the expectation that we should always be doing something.
Meditation offers a different opportunity: to observe experience without necessarily having to change it.
During our in-person meditation sessions, we explore attention, bodily awareness, thoughts, emotions and the changing nature of human experience.
Our approach does not assume that meditation requires a completely silent mind or a particular emotional state.
We may experience moments of calm, but we may also notice distraction, restlessness, uncertainty or the ordinary movement of thoughts.
No previous meditation experience is required. Beginners and experienced practitioners are equally welcome.
02 · What happens during the session
Each gathering lasts approximately two hours and provides a flexible structure for meditation, personal reflection and integration.
We begin by welcoming participants, introducing the space and discussing the practical and safety considerations of the session.
We find a comfortable position and gradually bring attention to bodily sensations, posture and our present experience.
The facilitator introduces a meditation practice that may explore attention, sensory awareness, reflection, thoughts or the relationship between mind and body.
There may be periods of quiet practice, allowing participants to explore their experiences without an expectation to achieve a particular result.
We return gradually from practice, with time for personal reflection and optional sharing.
The sequence may change depending on the focus of the session and the needs of participants.
A moment after meditation
After our meditation practice, you are warmly invited to remain for herbal tea and a little time together.
This is an opportunity to return gently to conversation, meet other participants or simply sit quietly and appreciate the surroundings.
There is no obligation to share what happened during meditation. Some experiences are best left without immediate explanation.
Herbal tea is optional. Please let us know in advance about relevant allergies or dietary restrictions.
03 · Our meeting place
Barrio Natural El Caramillo
Las Compuertas · Luján de Cuyo
Mendoza, Argentina
Estancia El Caramillo is a nature-oriented rural development in Las Compuertas, Luján de Cuyo, set within the landscape of the Andean foothills.
Its emphasis on the surrounding natural environment and native vegetation offers a meaningful context for experiences centred on mindfulness and awareness.
During our meditation gatherings, the environment invites us to notice the relationship between our inner experience and the place around us.
Meditation does not require nature to become an instrument for producing a particular outcome. Simply being aware of our surroundings may become part of the practice.
The exact meeting point, entrance instructions and any access arrangements will be sent by email after registration confirmation.
Please do not rely only on the general location of Estancia El Caramillo when planning your arrival.
04 · Before, during and after
We encourage participants to return gradually to everyday activity. You are welcome to stay for herbal tea, rest quietly or join an informal conversation.
If you enjoy reflective writing, you may bring a small journal to record your observations after the practice. This is entirely optional.
05 · Weather and unforeseen changes
Outdoor experiences require attention to changing environmental conditions. Strong winds, heavy rain, thunderstorms, extreme temperatures or other unsafe circumstances may affect our ability to hold the session as planned.
If the weather makes the session unsafe or unsuitable, we may need to postpone, relocate or cancel the event.
Any weather-related changes will be communicated to the email address provided during registration as soon as reasonably practicable.
Please check your email, including your spam folder, before travelling if the forecast is uncertain.
If a change is necessary, we will explain the available rescheduling arrangements and any applicable refund rights.
The safety of participants, the facilitator and the environment takes priority over maintaining the originally planned schedule.
06 · Personal agency and safety
Meditation may bring feelings of calm, clarity and relaxation, but it can also involve discomfort, anxiety, difficult memories or unexpected emotional responses.
We approach practice with care rather than the expectation that every participant must experience the same benefits.
You may adapt, pause or decline any exercise. You may open your eyes, change position, rest or leave an invitation without explaining your reasons.
In-person gatherings also involve physical considerations, including seating comfort, outdoor temperature, uneven terrain, allergies and access to the site.
Please communicate relevant needs before the session so that we can discuss reasonable adaptations.
These gatherings are educational and contemplative experiences. They are not psychotherapy, medical treatment or clinical mental-health interventions.
Co-creation: The experience develops through participation, facilitator invitations and choice.
Co-responsibility: The facilitator prepares and manages foreseeable risks. Participants respect their own limits and follow safety guidance.
Co-being: We cultivate respect for ourselves, other people and the living environment.
07 · Your facilitator
MChem · PhDEng · MScPsy
Milena is the founder of The Mindful Tourist® and the Shinrin-Yoku Association. Her interdisciplinary work connects scientific research, psychological perspectives, contemplative practice, nature connectedness and professional education.
Having spent many years living and working in Japan, she brings an intercultural perspective to meditation, mindfulness and the relationship between human beings and the natural world.
Her sustained personal meditation practice, scientific inquiry and reflective writing inform an approach that encourages curiosity, observation and responsible facilitation.
Her work invites participants to question assumptions about meditation rather than approach it as a guaranteed pathway to calmness or happiness.
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The training explores meditation as a complex family of human practices rather than a single universal technique.
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No. Beginners are welcome. The session includes orientation and invitations that may be adapted to different levels of experience.
No. A stable and comfortable posture is more important than adopting a particular meditation position. Please contact us before attending if you require a chair or other seating adjustments.
Yes. You are welcome to register individually. There is no requirement to attend with a friend or partner.
No. Personal reflection and group sharing are entirely voluntary. You are welcome to remain quiet.
A simple herbal tea gathering is offered after meditation. Participation in the tea gathering is optional. Please tell us about relevant allergies or dietary restrictions in advance.
If weather conditions require a change of venue, postponement or cancellation, we will contact registered participants by email as soon as reasonably possible.
Please check your inbox before travelling when the weather is uncertain.
You may request a transfer to another available session or another person, subject to approval and any applicable price difference. Mandatory consumer rights remain unaffected.
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Participation agreement
Please review these conditions before registering for an in-person meditation session organised by The Mindful Tourist®.
The sessions are group-based, in-person contemplative experiences intended to support attention, personal reflection and general wellbeing.
They are not psychotherapy, medical treatment, professional clinical care or a certification programme.
The session structure may vary according to the focus of the meeting, the group and environmental conditions.
Participants should select the appropriate session date and provide accurate contact information.
For bank-transfer payments, participants should email their payment reference or receipt.
Confirmation and practical arrival information will be provided by email following payment verification.
The standard advertised fee is ARS 25,000 or US$30 per person per session, unless another amount is expressly indicated at the time of registration.
Our standard booking policy does not offer discretionary refunds for participant cancellations, except where applicable law requires otherwise.
We understand that unexpected circumstances may arise. Participants unable to attend are encouraged to contact us as early as possible.
A booking may be transferred to another available session or another person with prior approval from the organiser.
Transfers depend on availability and must be confirmed in writing. Any difference in session price must be settled where applicable.
The person receiving the booking must provide their own contact details and agree to the participation terms.
The organiser may postpone, relocate or cancel a session when weather or environmental conditions make the planned activity unsafe or unsuitable.
Examples include strong winds, heavy rain, electrical storms, extreme temperatures, fire risk or other hazards.
Registered participants will be informed by email as soon as reasonably practicable.
Where the organiser cancels or materially changes an event, participants will receive appropriate alternatives and the remedies required by applicable consumer law.
Participants are requested to arrive approximately 10–15 minutes before the scheduled start.
Late arrival may interrupt the shared meditation experience. The facilitator may restrict late admission where necessary to preserve group safety and continuity.
Non-attendance does not automatically create an entitlement to a replacement or refund, except where required by law. Transfer requests may be considered under the conditions above.
Participants should wear appropriate clothing and bring recommended equipment.
Outdoor venues may include uneven ground, temperature changes, insects, plants and other environmental hazards.
The facilitator undertakes reasonable planning and risk assessment for the session.
Participants should follow the communicated safety guidance and respect the agreed activity area.
Please inform us in advance about accessibility needs or relevant participation concerns.
Meditation can sometimes evoke unexpected emotions, uncomfortable bodily sensations, anxiety or difficult memories.
All participation is voluntary. You may modify, pause or decline any meditation invitation.
No participant is required to disclose personal experiences, share private information or continue an activity that causes distress.
The sessions are not designed to provide emergency mental-health support. Participants who require medical or psychological care should consult appropriately qualified professionals.
Herbal tea may be offered as part of the closing social gathering.
Participants should communicate relevant allergies or dietary restrictions in advance.
Consuming the tea is optional. Participants may decline it without explanation.
The organiser will communicate ingredients where reasonably possible and should not guarantee an allergen-free preparation environment.
Participants must respect the privacy of others.
Personal reflections shared during a group session should not be disclosed outside the group without consent.
Photographs, videos or audio recordings of other participants must not be taken or distributed without appropriate permission.
The organiser will seek appropriate consent before using identifiable participant images for promotional purposes.
Participants agree to treat the facilitator, other participants and the venue with respect.
Harassment, discrimination, threatening conduct or deliberate disruption of the session is not acceptable.
The facilitator may intervene when necessary to protect group safety and respectful participation.
Co-creation: The shared experience develops through the interaction of facilitator invitations, participant choices and the circumstances of the session.
Co-responsibility: The facilitator remains responsible for appropriate preparation and professional boundaries. Participants are invited to communicate their needs and respect personal limits.
Co-being: We cultivate care for ourselves, other participants and the living environment that hosts our encounter.
Registration information will be used for administering bookings, payment verification, participant communications, safety-related arrangements and handling reasonable enquiries.
Participants should avoid sending unnecessary sensitive personal information by email.
Registration for an event does not automatically constitute consent to unrelated marketing emails.
If facilitator illness, venue restrictions, unexpected emergencies or other circumstances prevent the session from taking place, participants will be notified as soon as reasonably practicable.
A new session date or other appropriate arrangement may be offered.
Any mandatory rights to refunds or other remedies remain unaffected.
The experience of meditation varies between individuals and between sessions.
The organiser does not guarantee relaxation, stress reduction, emotional transformation or any particular medical or psychological benefit.
Participants are invited to explore their own experience without pressure to produce a specific outcome.
Nothing in these terms removes statutory consumer rights or other protections that cannot lawfully be waived.
Any applicable withdrawal, refund or consumer-protection rights take precedence over the general booking policy.
For questions, requests or concerns, please contact:
THE MINDFUL TOURIST®
No previous meditation experience is necessary. You are welcome to arrive as you are, with curiosity and openness to experience.
Join us for meditation, reflection and herbal tea in the natural surroundings of Luján de Cuyo.
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