A birthday gift for
Two journeys. One choice. Yours to make.
For your birthday, we wanted to give you something different — not a thing, but a moment in time. Two doors are open. Behind each one waits an unforgettable trip, crafted with you in mind. All you have to do is choose.
Colima, Mexico · In the shadow of the volcano
With
Tina
The Birthday Escape
A private estate of living history, Colima
Imagine waking on your birthday morning to the sight of a living volcano rising above rose-colored walls, gardens alive with color, and absolute quiet except for birdsong and the distant sound of horses.
Hacienda de San Antonio is one of those rare places that doesn't try to impress you — it simply is. Nestled in the evergreen foothills of the Volcán de Colima, it was built as a working ranch and has never quite forgotten that. The grandeur is real, but so is the warmth. Condé Nast called it one of the loveliest small hotels in the world. You'll call it yours, for a few extraordinary days.
You and Tina will have the run of 5,000 acres — volcano views from the terrace at dinner, horseback rides through the ranch at sunrise, hot air balloon rides over the highlands, and evenings in a suite with a wood-burning fireplace and views that don't stop.
When
August 18th — your birthday
With
Rose & Tina
Duration
4–5 nights
Setting
Private estate, 5,000 acres
What awaits you
"The most elegant, polished but homely hotel I've ever stayed in."
— Condé Nast Traveler
Central Highlands, Mexico · Where three waterfalls meet
With
Jodi
The Adventure Escape
An all-inclusive highland sanctuary, built with soul
Rancho Las Cascadas wasn't built from a business plan. It was born from a love story — between a woman named Uschki and a piece of Mexican highland that spoke to her soul. She built it from local stone, heritage seeds, and horses that arrived one by one. The result is something you can't manufacture: a place that feels alive.
Perched at 7,500 feet in the Central Highlands, just 90 minutes from Mexico City, the ranch sits where three waterfalls meet open sky. You and Jodi will ride through unfenced country — past ancient villages, along canyon rims, through fields where farmers still plow with oxen. At night, stars crowd the sky in a way city people forget is possible.
Everything is included. The riding is unlimited. The open bar is open. And the warmth of the staff — who are not employees but family — is something guests consistently say they carry home with them long after the trip ends.
When
Late August or early September
With
Rose & Jodi
Duration
4–5 nights
All-Inclusive
Meals, open bar & unlimited riding
What awaits you
"People who come here don't just check in and check out. They become part of our ongoing story."
— Uschki, Founder of Rancho Las Cascadas
Happy Birthday, Rose
Two trips. Two companions. Two versions of something wonderful. The only question is — which one calls to you first?
Love, AJ, Joe & Dave