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CULINARY RETREAT

A journey through food: tools, farming and cooking

30 January - 3 February 2026

Najil Chak retreats are more than gourmet getaways — they are immersive journeys into nourishment, creativity, and ancestral tradition. With fully equipped gourmet kitchens, private chef dining experiences, and a setting that inspires the senses, every activity offers a deep cultural exposure. From ancient cooking methods to life changing holistic offerings, each moment reflects the bond between land, nature and soul. 

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Ancestral Mexican practices may just hold
the wisdom we need to create a more sustainable future

Through our 5-day retreat, participants dive deep into Mexico’s rich culture of food. Each day, we’ll venture beyond the usual paths, learning from locals & specialists who have devoted their lives to practices such as fascinating traditional cooking methods and the beauty of organic farming in the Yucatan Peninsula, making tableware with local clay and how to fire it and much more...

Active hands-on learning, paired with cultural context, unlocks the Mexican art of living well and prompts us to explore how we can incorporate these teachings into our own lives.

AMMENITIES & FACILITIES

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Chef prep 3 meals a day

Indoor & outdoor dining experiences

Hands-on culinary workshops

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Local + Fresh Ingredients

Full concierge assistance & daily 
housekeeping

Wellness activities & excursions

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about our LAST RETREAT

WHAT'S INCLUDED

- Accommodation for 4 nights/5 days at Najil Chak 

- Welcome Ceremony & welcome bag

- Morning Yoga
- All cooking & pottery workshops, all ingredients & materials

- All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner 
- Beach day & Local Shopping tour to food market

- Mayan Village day tour

- Transportation to and from the venue/airport

as well as to the beach and farm tour

- Pre-hispanic Sounds Private Concert & Hot-lodge

- NAJIL CHAK Cooking e-book
 

not included
*Airfare, alcohol, additional services, personal travel insurance,

personal expenses & shopping

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Best retreat and birthday gift I’ve ever given myself! Karen and Frankie are an incredible dynamic duo—the way they collaborate and tailor this retreat is truly special. Every single day was filled with adventure and unforgettable experiences. The villa itself is stunning and peaceful—you’ll never want to leave. Cooking outdoors with fresh ingredients, the amazing aromas, making mole, preparing cacao, tamales… it was all beyond extraordinary. This retreat isn’t just about food; it’s an aesthetic, soul-enriching experience. If you want to elevate your cooking skills—or simply treat yourself to something truly life-changing—book this retreat. You will not regret it. Worth every single penny!

Victoria Tapeh, September 2025

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