About Us
Mission
Casa Colibrí provides recovering alcoholics a peaceful, private retreat to reconnect with their recovery and explore personal growth through expert MBTI® insights, professional coaching, and continued 12-step support—all in the healing surroundings of Lake Chapala.
A Place to Reconnect,
Recover, and Reimagine.
The program takes place at the home of, and is led by Stu Cohen, a certified coach with 40 years of recovery and more than 20+ years of experience in guiding others through personal and professional growth. As a certified MBTI® practitioner, he brings depth, compassion, and clarity to his coaching practice.
Perched above the tranquil Lake Chapala in San Juan Cosalá, Casa Colibrí offers a unique retreat experience for those in long-term recovery. Surrounded by panoramic views of the lake and mountains, this exclusive week-long program supports guests in taking an inventory of their lives, leading them to a renewed vision for their future.
What We Offer
MBTI® Personality Profiling & Interpretation
Understanding your personality preferences offers keen insight into your recovery, including why you do what you do and what you need to do to evolve; it also helps with all relationships, including spousal.
One-on-One Personal Coaching with Stu Cohen
One-on-one coaching that meets you where you are and helps you envision where you’d like to be and how to get there.
Short Drive to a 12-Step Meeting Support Space
Casa Colibri is a short drive from an English speaking 12 step Club House that offers AA and Al-anon meetings. Space for onsite 12 steps meetings would also be available should guests wish to meet at Casa Colibri.
Who This Is For
Adults with at least 10 years of recovery who are looking for a meaningful way to renew and deepen their recovery.
Why Casa Colibrí?
Led by an experienced, certified coach with decades of sobriety
Unique integration of MBTI® insights with recovery coaching
Intimate retreat setting (max 6 guests)
Beautiful, safe, and substance-free environment
Located in one of Mexico’s most scenic and healing communities
Customized Getaways
Whether you’re seeking a solo retreat, a couples’ escape, or a small group gathering, our team at Casa Colibrí Retreat will work with you to create a personalized experience tailored to your needs and preferences.
Meet Stu Cohen
With over 40 years of sobriety (7/21/85) and more than 20+ years of coaching experience, Stu Cohen is a certified MBTI® practitioner who helps guests heal and grow through understanding their unconscious preferences for thinking, feeling and moving through the world.
Testimonials
“Stu Cohen brings a lifetime of experience to his coaching practice and skillfully utilizes the Myers-Briggs system to illuminate aspects of one’s personality through a lens of humor and clarity” – MSK
“An experienced and gifted coach, Stu has an uncanny ability to ‘see the forest for the trees.’
In my work with him he was the perfect guide to help me hone in on and set large and small goals, explore facts versus feelings and reclaim my voice. I couldn’t recommend him more highly if you are ready for thinking, talking and acting more deeply on your personal or professional growth and development.
The environment of Casa Colibri is really just the icing on the cake!” – CP
“Stu’s expertise around Myers Briggs is profound. In my case it was life changing. He was able to help me connect the results to my life in profound ways. It felt like the landing lights on my runway got lit up – and I was able to safely land.” – GLC
“Stu Cohen has coached me through personal and professional crises throughout the years and supported me in making the best decisions of my life. His aptitude with Myers Briggs, specifically, has been transformative in helping me to understand more about my personality and how that contributes to my actions and decisions. Thank you, Stu!” – RAB
“Stu Cohen is a gifted listener, thinker, seer, and communicator. What started as a professional relationship more than 30 years ago evolved into one of the most meaningful friendships of my life. Stu brings gentle guidance, apt forethought, and deep kindness in all his professional encounters and in his personal life. The creation of Casa Colibri and the goals it seeks to fulfill for individuals on their recovery journeys is truly the natural result of all of Stu’s life work.” – RF
These were created by local artists The Urban Sketchers, inspired by their time at Casa Colibri. There will be a fourth one of the koi pond.
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