A Family Retreat at Uxmal
The Experience
Join us for an unforgettable family journey to Uxmal — where the ancient pyramid of the Dwarf will guide you to blend with nature, experience staying in a cacao plantation, explore the true meaning of ecotourism and regenerative farms, while you and your family learn simple garden-to-table cooking traditions, and nature-based learning become a living classroom.
This retreat invites families to slow down, reconnect, and experience hands-on learning rooted in family relaxation, food, culture, and the Earth.
Expect laughter, creativity, shared meals, and meaningful moments under the Yucatán sky.
Tiny Chefs in the Land of the Maya
A Family Retreat
Location: Uxmal & The Puuc Route, Yucatán, México.
Retreat Dates: Spring Break & Summer Break 2026
→ Exact dates announced soon. Join the waitlist for first access to dates, details, and pricing.
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Payment Plans Available
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All participants must secure travel insurance prior to attending
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It will fit perfectly within elementary school breaks!
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Spaces are limited
Waitlist members receive early access to registration, special bonuses, and full details before the public release.
Explore nature
and a rich culture
Who This Is For
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Families craving more than a spring or summer vacation — seeking a journey of connection, learning, and presence.
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Parents raising conscious, curious kids who love exploring nature, culture, and community.
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Families ready to experience the true meaning of sustainable travel — slow, intentional, and rooted in wellness, cultural exchange, and regenerative practices.
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Those looking for a joyful, meaningful adventure that goes beyond typical tourism.
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Families who value food education, sustainability, and ancestral wisdom.
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Parents who want their children to learn about giving back — understanding how caring for the Earth and participating in local communities nurtures both land and heart.
What Makes This Program Special?
This retreat is a one-of-a-kind experience — blending cultural immersion, eco-living, and mindfulness in one of the most magical places on Earth.
📍 UNESCO World Heritage Site: Uxmal & The Puuc Route
Explore the ancient Mayan city of Uxmal, founded around A.D. 700 — a masterpiece of architecture and astronomy. Walk among sacred pyramids and ceremonial spaces, learning about the deep relationship between Mayan culture, the cosmos, and the land.
🌱 Immersed in Nature
Stay just steps from Uxmal, surrounded by a working cacao plantation and lush ecosystems — where nature, history, and tradition meet.
A Fusion of Suddha Prem’s Signature Programs:
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Tiny Chefs Around the World
Hands-on global cooking, eco-literacy, and storytelling through food.
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I AM LOVE
Mindfulness, yoga, affirmations, breathwork, and mantra — nurturing emotional well-being, presence, and self-love.
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Cosmic Art & Nature Explorers
Creative expression through nature-based art, outdoor play, gardening, and environmental discovery.
Together, these programs create a joyful, holistic journey where children — and the whole family — learn to care for themselves, each other, and the Earth... all while having fun.
Each Day Includes
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Farm-to-Table Cooking
Inspired by the recipes and stories in My Mama’s Healing Soups, children prepare nourishing meals using local, organic ingredients — connecting food with culture, nature, and love.
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Yoga, Mindfulness & Mantra (Sound) Healing
Daily breathwork, gentle yoga, and calming mantras foster emotional balance, presence, and self-awareness.
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Nature-Based Art & Crafts
Creative exploration using natural materials, textures, and colors to awaken imagination and deepen the connection to the earth.
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Gardening & Eco Discovery
Hands-on learning in the garden helps children understand where food comes from, care for plants, and observe the rhythms of nature.
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Cultural Stories & Circle Time
Global stories, music, and meaningful discussions build cultural appreciation and community values.
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Swimming & Outdoor Play
Outdoor nature play and swimming help kids stay grounded, energized, and connected to their surroundings.
All activities are rooted in mindfulness, cultural appreciation, and eco-conscious practices.
Plus Family Adventures
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A Cacao Ceremony
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Family Cooking Workshop — Mexican & Maya traditions
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Guided tours of Uxmal & the Puuc Route pyramids
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Visit to a cacao museum + Light & Sound Show at Uxmal
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“Give Back to the Land” — a local community experience
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Stargazing, storytelling & ancestral wisdom sharing
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Hands-on sustainability lessons — permaculture, gardening & eco-living
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Movie night under the stars
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Family dance night
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Eco-luxury accommodations for families in the heart of the Puuc region
A family-friendly retreat that nourishes body, mind, and spirit
About your guide
Artist • Author • Eco-Educator • Retreat Curator
Gabriela Rocha Caballero is an artist, author, sustainable tourism advocate, and mindful educator with over 20 years of experience in public relations, eco-tourism, storytelling, sustainability, and wellness practices.
She is the creator of Tiny Chefs Around the World, I AM LOVE, and Cosmic Art & Nature Explorers — three beloved children’s programs now thoughtfully combined into this one-of-a-kind summer retreat.
As the founder of Suddha Prem, a holistic lifestyle brand, and author of the cookbook memoir My Mama’s Healing Soups, Gabriela is passionate about helping children connect with nature, culture, and their inner light through food, art, and mindful movement.
The Books & Programs
Savor the Journey of a
Traditional Cacao Ceremony
The Mayas adored nature and
sought to live in total harmony
Breath in Serenity,
Exhale Adventure
and Blend
with Echoes of Ancestry
Itinerary Disclaimer
As you can see our itinerary is a delicious immersion in the heart of the flow of a cacao plantation in the Yucatan Peninsula. Life moves slower here.
In Uxmal, we will be practicing mindfulness and relaxation and honoring ancestral knowledge.
As we know, traveling can bring unexpected surprises. The locations, timing, events are subject to change.
During our pilgrimages we embrace celebration, we honor respect and taking deep breaths.
Thanks you for your understanding and participation.
About this amazing Uxmal
experience
Immerse in Nature and History
Located across from the Uxmal Pyramids and Temples, The Lodge at Uxmal is a historic resort with a working plantation, as well as two outdoor swimming pools, open year round and the adjacent Choco-Story Cacao and Chocolate Museum.
Experience Eco Tourism and Rutas Comunitarias
Learn the story of Chocolate, one of the Maya’s gifts to the world, and see actual cacao trees growing on the grounds.
Guided by historians you will immerse in authentic geotourism while soaking in ancestral knowledge and magnificent views.
Refine Holistic Thinking
You will refine your own ability to see the big picture and interconnections between different aspects of a problem or situation. Look for the opportunities and the diversity of things.
Gain Skills
Sustainable Living
Relaxation and Community Time
Simple Garden-to-table cooking
24/7 Support
24/7 dedicated, professional and compassionate concierge support during the retreat.
Package Cost Does Not Include
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Roundtrip airfare to Mexico.
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Passports and travel health insurance (required for all participants).
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Drinks and alcoholic beverages.
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Laundry services, telephone calls, or personal expenses.
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A la carte meals outside of the group meals provided.
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Food and drinks during independent town visits.
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Childcare services.
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Extra tours, spa services, or additional activities not listed in the retreat program.
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Any expenses due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, cancellations, or personal emergencies.
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Overweight baggage fees.
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Additional hotel nights, meals, spa services, or personal travel expenses before or after retreat dates.
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Gratuities and tips for guides, drivers, and staff.
Your Reservation
and Participation
in our pilgrimages, retreats, yatras, and eco-tours help to maintain the local projects, programs and cooperatives of these of amazing indigenous communities.
Sustainable tourism is a concept that covers the complete tourism experience, including economic freedom, social equity, sustainable models and environmental issues, as well as cultural diversity and early education and animal rights education programs among other needs.
Thank you for traveling with us!
Join an Exclusive Journey of
Mindfulness and Sustainability
