A Sacred Space for Transformation

Launched in 2008, Project Mayan Encounter specializes in eco-cultural tours in the Riviera Maya. We are committed to supporting local communities and small businesses through soft tourism, leaving a light footprint by traveling in small groups and including wheelchair travelers.

From 2013 to 2015, Project Mayan Encounter operated as a Jungle Bed & Breakfast hotel. Located only 40 minutes from Cancun airport, it served as a lovely hub for guests to start or end their visit to the Yucatan Peninsula. Guests enjoyed stepping out of the palapa at night to see the Milky Way without any light pollution. In 2013, we also began hosting retreats focused on healing, transformation, connection, and growth.

In addition to collaborating with wonderful healers and therapists on workshops and retreats, the house is available as a venue for third-party facilitators. Whether you’d like to rent the Treetop Palapa only or need access to the kitchen and bath downstairs, we welcome you!

Astrology & Transformation – My Signature Retreats

Astrology, as both an art and a science, perfectly complements various avenues for self-discovery, transformation, evolution, problem-solving, and healing. This includes practices such as acupuncture, bodywork, psychic mediumship, tarot, psychology, hypnosis, yoga, Reiki, social work, counseling, coaching, and holistic health.  Surrounded by lush tropical foliage, participants can ground themselves, relax, and open to their intuition and creativity.

Host Your Own Retreat in the Jungle

Retreat leaders, facilitators, and workshop organizers are invited to bring their own groups! Whether you are a holistic health practitioner, Reiki master, yoga/meditation instructor, life coach, sound healer, bodyworker, psychologist, nutritionist/dietitian, author, or artist, you may already recognize the benefits of creating workshops or retreats for your clients.

The Treetop Palapa provides a tranquil, intimate setting and a safe container where participants can focus on their work. You can conveniently fit 4 to 5 massage tables or about 10 yoga mats.

The Space – A Boutique Retreat Venue in the Jungle

• The Treetop Palapa: A 30 m² (323 sf) fully screened event space equipped with a half bath and balcony, perfect for intimate workshops, yoga, and gatherings.
• Facilities: Full bath and kitchen downstairs for food preparation.
• Accommodations: Comfortable lodging at the cozy Casa Hokhmah, just a short walk away.

Accessibility & Convenience

Project Mayan Encounter is a 15-minute drive from Puerto Morelos and is easily accessible from Cancun and Playa del Carmen. The nearest airport for international arrivals is Cancun. Rental cars or passenger vans are available at the airport if you plan to include visits to some of the amazing Maya sites, villages, biosphere reserves, cenotes (sweetwater sinkholes), restaurants, world-class beaches, or a temazcal ceremony (sweat lodge) in your retreat. You can also hire a van with a driver. Please reach out—I’m happy to support you in finding the right option.

Public transportation is available between Puerto Morelos (the Colonia part) and Leona Vicario (hourly).

How to Book or Learn More

Please email me to schedule an orientation and discuss your unique scenario and options!