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. 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.
Ancestral Mexican practices may just hold
the wisdom we need to create a more sustainable future
Through our 6-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.
HIGHLIGHTS
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Traditional Pottery Workshop: Discover the artistry behind traditional hand-built Mexican table ware & how to sustainably fire our pieces
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Cooking and Chats with a amazing Mexican Chef & Anthropologist: Get to know the mindset and techniques behind Mexican cooking
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Local Farm Visit: Learn sustainable agricultural practices from Mayan Farmers.
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Shopping tour to local food markets
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Cacao Workshop: Learn to make your own cacao as well as a variety of dishes that can be made with this very tasty seed while understanding its cultural significance
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Cooking class in a the Yucatan countryside: Explore the milpa (farm) and kitchen garden of the Mayan Culture & experience preparing food in the ancient tradition, without electricity or modern amenities in a serene setting, while our pottery pieces are firing in a traditional wood kiln
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Visit Tulum Ruins + Beach: As we are located at one of the most beautiful beaches in the world it is a must to visit the Mayan temples offering a spectacular view of the ocean. Followed by a morning to relax at the beach, drinking fresh coconuts & sampling delicious Caribbean food.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Accommodation for 5 nights at Najil Chak
- Morning Yoga
- Welcome Ceremony
- All cooking & pottery workshops, all ingredients & materials
- Pottery firing
- All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Beach day tour to Tulum Ruins & beach
- Mayan Village day tour
- Local Shopping tour to food market
- Transportation to and from the venue/airport
as well as to the beach and farm tour
- Hot lodge
- Pre-hispanic Sounds Private Concert
- NAJIL CHAK Cooking e-book
not included
*Airfare, alcohol, additional services, personal travel insurance,
personal expenses & shopping