Najil Chak Culinary Retreat

Name: Najil Chak Culinary Retreat
Start: 2027-02-01
End: 2027-02-05
Location: Tulum, Mexico

Tulum, Mexico

|February 1 – 5, 2027

Creative expression

Movement

Gentle yoga

Rituals

Welcome ceremony | Prehispanic sound concert and meditation | Cacao ceremony and Temazcal (sweat lodge ceremony)

Nourishment

Three freshly prepared meals each day celebrating Mexican flavours and culinary traditions | Selecting fresh produce from the local markets | Chef-led hands-on Mexican cooking workshops, incorporating traditional cooking techniques and local ingredients | Mayan village visit, cooking workshop and lunch | Taco lunch at a favourite local spot

Exploration

*optional offerings at an extra fee Transportation to and from Tulum Airport is included.

From$2,700$2,295per person

Duration5 days | 4 nights

Check-infrom 3:00 pm

Check-outby 11:00 am

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From$2,700$2,295per personEarly bird discount until 26 Nov -$405

February 1 – 5, 2027

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From $2,700Early bird discount until 26 Nov -$405

From $2,295per person

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Set at Najil Chak, a private residence in the Tulum jungle, this culinary retreat is an immersive journey into nourishment, creativity, and ancestral tradition. Led by local chefs and artisans, the experience explores Mexico’s rich culinary and creative heritage through market visits, hands-on cooking workshops, shared meals, and the traditions and stories woven through them. Beyond the food, a visit to a Mayan community, pottery workshop, cacao and temazcal ceremony, and sound practices open into Mexico’s wider traditions, from craft and ritual to ancestral healing.

The Destination

On Mexico’s Caribbean coast, Najil Chak is an intimate private residence tucked into tropical gardens just five minutes from Tulum’s white-sand beaches. Surrounded by jungle, turquoise waters and freshwater cenotes, the region is deeply rooted in Mayan culture, with longstanding traditions of farming, cooking, and craft.

The Retreat Host

Karen Gutierrez and Frank Wall, founders and creators of Najil Chak, host this retreat as an expression of their deep connection to Mexico, its people and traditions. Guided by her Mexican heritage, Karen has spent time in remote communities across the country learning from traditional makers and exploring practices shaped by generations of knowledge, while her own creative work is rooted in nature and a respect for ancestral craft.

Joining throughout the retreat are local chefs, artisans and practitioners, who share their knowledge through cooking, craft and ceremonial practices, offering a window into traditions that remain deeply rooted in Mexican culture.

Sample Day

morning

Slow morning with tea and fruit

Gentle yoga

Mexican-style breakfast

afternoon

Mexican cooking workshop

Shared lunch enjoying the freshly prepared food

Cacao ceremony and temazcal ritual

Free time to go to the beach or relax by the pool

evening

Community chef-prepared dinner under the stars

*subject to change

Accommodation

Set within lush tropical gardens, Najil Chak is a design-led private residence where earthy architecture and Mexican craftsmanship blend naturally into the surrounding jungle. Open living and dining spaces flow onto shaded terraces and gardens, layered with local limestone, tropical hardwoods, handwoven textiles and artisan-made pieces. At its heart, a chukum swimming pool sits among palms, alongside an outdoor kitchen and bar, wellness and art studio, fire pit and traditional temazcal.

Style: Elevated Escape

Rooms & Rates

Garden-View Bedroom

King bed or two twin beds | En-suite bathroom | 1-2 guests

Layering limestone walls, warm hardwood furniture and handwoven details, the bedrooms reflects the craftsmanship found throughout the property. Each has a private ensuite bathroom with amenities, air conditioning, and can be arranged with a king or twin beds, with views opening onto the private tropical gardens.

$3,200 single | $2,700 double (per person)

Early bird discount until 26 Nov -$500

$2,700 single | $2,295 double (per person)

Deposit: $500 per person

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The Destination

The Retreat Host

Sample Day

morning

Slow morning with tea and fruit

Gentle yoga

Mexican-style breakfast

afternoon

Mexican cooking workshop

Shared lunch enjoying the freshly prepared food

Cacao ceremony and temazcal ritual

Free time to go to the beach or relax by the pool

evening

Community chef-prepared dinner under the stars

*subject to change

Accommodation

Style: Elevated Escape