“If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.”

-Dr. Lilla Watson

We are now accepting reservations for our Summer Mexican Caribbean Eco-Immersion

Puerto Morelos, Mexico from June 22-28, 2026

This culturally and ecologically immersive experience is open to those committed to anti-racism, interested in becoming better stewards of the land, and called to build meaningful relationships across borders. We bring participants into the heart of the region to witness firsthand how climate change is affecting local ecosystems and communities. Through guided time on the land and conversations with community members, participants gain a deeper understanding of both the challenges and the resilience emerging in response.

Participants learn about centuries-old Maya traditional farming techniques rooted in ecological balance, intergenerational knowledge, and respect for the land. These practices offer powerful lessons in sustainability and reciprocity, underscoring the importance of protecting land and water for future generations.

Along the way, we create space for reflection and deeper self-connection through time in nature, ceremony, and shared dialogue. Our intention is to foster meaningful community within the group and across borders—relationships grounded in mutual respect, solidarity, and shared responsibility.

This journey is for those who feel called to encounter the Yucatán Peninsula in a way that is intentional, reverent, and transformative. It is an invitation to move beyond resort culture and into authentic relationship with land, history, and community—allowing the place itself to teach and tend to you.

Summer in the Yucatán is hot and humid, a reminder that you are in the tropics, held by a living, breathing ecosystem. Our lodging is an eco-friendly jungle retreat center, intentionally set off the beaten path, creating space for stillness and deep presence. Here, the land is not a backdrop but an active participant in your healing.

The open-air design reduces the need for air conditioning, keeping you connected to the elements: the warmth of the air, birds at dawn, the hum of the jungle at night. As modern comforts soften, your senses awaken. From the moment you arrive, the pace slows. The nervous system unwinds. You attune to nature’s rhythm—and reconnect with your own.

Eco-Immersion activities include:

• Immerse yourself in the living colors of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System—the second-largest barrier reef in the world—snorkeling alongside trusted local guides who steward and share this extraordinary ecosystem.

• Spend the day at a local Maya farm, walking the fields with the growers themselves. Learn about time-honored and sustainable practices rooted in relationship to land, taste ingredients at their source, and close with a seasonal farm-to-table meal that celebrates the abundance of the region.

• Journey inland to swim in a sacred cenote—cool, underground freshwater pools that have long held spiritual significance for Maya peoples. At Chikin Ha, we’ll soar above the trees on a zipline, then be guided in a traditional Maya ceremony led by local stewards of the land. Afterwards, we’ll descend into the cenote’s clear waters for a grounding, cleansing swim. This land remains Maya-owned and cared for, carrying deep cultural and spiritual significance. We enter with respect—honoring the history, the living traditions, and the community who continue to protect and share this sacred place.

• Guided tour through Jardín Botánico Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marín, one of the largest botanical gardens in Mexico. Walk shaded jungle paths while learning about native plants—how they’ve been cultivated historically and how they continue to be a vital part of the ecosystem today. Along the way, we’ll visit a traditional Maya village site to better understand ancestral ways of living in relationship with the land. And if we’re lucky, we may glimpse spider monkeys swinging overhead or wild boar moving through the sanctuary

• Free day! You’ll have a full day to integrate, explore, rest, or dive deeper—following your own rhythm. Optional suggestions will be shared, including day trips to Chichén Itzá, Tulum, Cozumel, or Isla Mujeres; scuba diving along the reef; massages; a traditional sweat lodge; or simply hangout by the pool at Okan Healing Center. The region also offers sunrise yoga and meditation, art classes, and cacao experiences—plenty of ways to nourish body, spirit, and curiosity at your own pace.

  (all activities are subject to change)

Maximum participants for this retreat is 9

Cost for this trip starts at $1600. Scroll down for 6 different lodging options.

The immersion includes:

• lodging at Okan Healing Center

• transportation to all planned activities (airport transportation not included)

• entrance fees for all planned activities: farm tour and farm-to-table meal, snorkeling, botanical garden visit, cenotes excursion

• most meals (excluding 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, and meals during the free day)
  

The immersion does NOT include:

• airfare - we are 25 minutes from the Cancun airport

• airport transportation - we can provide contact information for a local taxi service

• travel insurance - you must provide your own

• costs for: optional activities, airport transportation, excluded meals, alcoholic drinks

Pay your non-refundable deposit by March 31st 2026 to receive a $100 discount!

To reserve your spot, send a non-refundable PayPal deposit of $200 and tag Summer. Make sure we have your email so we can follow up with your choice of lodging option.

Email hawksnesthg@gmail.com with questions or to learn more.

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