Culinary Retreat
A journey through food: tools, farming, and cooking.
Najil Chak retreats are journeys of connection, tradition, and intentional living, where every experience reflects a deeper meaning. From traditional crafting with hands and hearts, learning ancient techniques, and immersing ourselves in nature’s rhythms, each moment reflects the bond between land, nature and soul. I believe moments like these deepen our understanding of land, people, and the art of living with intention—reminding us of the profound power of shared moments, meaningful conversations, and the quiet joy found in simplicity and care.
Inherited, ancestral mexican practices may just be
the hint 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 caring for making tableware with clay, traditional cooking, and endemic farming.
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 wisdoms into our own lives.
HIGHLIGHTS
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Traditional Pottery Workshop: Discover the artistry behind traditional hand-built mexican table ware & how to sustainably fire pieces.
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Cooking and Chats with a Renowned Mexican Chef & Anthropologist: Get to know the mindset and techniques behind mexican cooking.
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Local Farm Visits: Learn sustainable agricultural practices from mayan farmers.
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Shopping tour to local food markets
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Cacao Workshop: Make your own cacao bar from seed while understanding its cultural significance.
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Mayan Countryside Visit: Experience cooking without modern electricity in a serene farmstead home while firing our pottery pieces in a traditional wood kiln.
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Sian Ka'an Day Tour: As we are located in one of the most beautiful beaches in the world it is a most to spend the day at the beach drinking fresh coconuts & learning about Caribbean food.
Immerse yourself in culture
& sustainability
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Accommodation for 5 nights at Najil Chak
- Every morning Yoga
- Welcome Ceremony
- Cooking & pottery workshops and materials
- All meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Beach day tour to Sian Ka'an
- Mayan Villages day tour to farm
- Local Shopping tour to food market
- Transportation to and from the venue/airport
as well as to the beach and farm tour
not included
*Airfare, alcohol, additional services, personal travel insurance,
personal expenses & shopping