Unique retreat destination on the beach, overlooking the Sea of Cortés and the magnificent Sierra Giganta mountains that tower surrounded by forests of cacti. Intimate, peaceful, supported, down to earth venue for groups of 10 people min and 16 max. Outstanding meals service available. A menu of local like minded groups offering complimentary holistic and nature related activities is available to retreat leaders. Airport transfers can be arranged.
Faith
Non-Faith Based:
Non-Faith Based
Mission/Lineage: La Duna is a meeting and retreat center in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Our facilities are open for instructors and groups of people interested in the direct contact with nature, in a place without distractions, but with the comfort to carry out activities completely supported, mitigating our environmental impact, and helping local communities. La Duna is excellent to regenerate energy, renew creativity, and reconnect with life and others
Average Cost: $$$
Price per night in double occupancy with 3 meals $100
Price per night single occupancy with 3 meals $150
All meals are family style considering preferences and allergies.
Round Trip transfers from La Paz city or airport to/from La Duna included when sharing the same shuttle up to 12 people.
Environment: Desert, Island, Mountain, Ocean / Beach, Rural, Rustic
Gay Friendly: Yes!
Special Needs: Allergies
Restrictions: No Drugs, No Smoking
Environmentally Sustainable:
Yes!
We are 100 % solar powered. and recycle all of our gray water. We also reduce our water use by using dry toilets and encouraging our guests to use solar heated bags for showers. We only use biodegradable soaps. All of our food is locally sourced, and we support local producers of organic products, and local farms. We only purchase fish caught with sustainable practices.
Language: English, Spanish
Overnight Guest Capacity (defined as):
16
Meeting Space Capacity (defined as):
16
Dates Closed to Groups: Closed July-September
Meeting Rooms:
| Room Name | Square Feet | Capacity | Description |
| Central Palapa | 115 | 16 | A circular open sides room with a beautiful palapa roof that keeps the space cool and shaded.Canvas curtains on all sides that can be secured as walls to make the area an indoor room when needed. We have straw mats, for added padding, 8 yoga mats, 110v |
| Palapa Estrellas | 150 | 16 | Quiet rectangular open sided palapa, flowing breeze, sand floor, mountain view, in the desert cacti forest, ideal for any activities in the shade, lovely for early meditation. 10 chairs, 2 tables |
| Palapa Spa | 72 | 6 | Solid floor and N side wall protected, it's a small meeting room with a sink and counter, SW wall is natural wood and canvas. Spa services are performed here. No massage table. Yes we have local wellness providers list. Table, chairs, 110v for office work |
Groups Served: 12 Step / Addiction / Recovery, Arts / Crafts, Business, Church / Faith / Religious, Dance / Theater, Educational, Families, Health / Healing, Lesbian / Gay, Meditation Groups, Mens Groups, Music, Nature / Adventure, Non-profit, Peace / Justice, Personal Development Groups, Reunions, Silent, Weddings, Womens Groups, Writing, Yoga Groups, Youth Groups
Amenities: Art Studio / Equipment, Fire Pit / Circle, Gardens / Outdoor Space, Massage Services, Walking/ Hiking Trails, Wellness Services, Yoga Classes
Special Features: Most of our meeting spaces are open into Nature but with versatile applications and shade. Guests enjoy the wildness and freedom they feel present here. Silence and expansive views help discover the landscape within and in tune with the softness of the dunes. It is like camping with the family and friends, but with everytbasic need supported so you can focus on your own work. Your stays supports local conservation and education efforts
Technology and AV: Blue tooth small speaker
Room Types: Cottage / Cabin
Total Number of Rooms:
9
Children OK: Yes!
Housing: 8 rooms around a central meeting shaded area have each 2 twin beds. We can only host in this area 16 people. 5 of these rooms can be made queen size beds for couples. Shared bathrooms: 2 each sink,showers, dry toilet.
1 ensuite cabin with a queen size bed, private full bathroom, kitchenette. Good for a couple or single, for instructors during seasonal several in a row retreats
We provide all meals family style locally sourced, organic when available, lovingly made and nutritious.
Food: Organic / Locally Grown, Raw Food Options, Restricted Diet Options, Vegetarian or Vegan Options
Meal Availability: Kitchen - Private, Provided - All Meals
Location of this Retreat:
La Duna Centro Ecológico
La Paz, BCS
Mexico
Travel Info: We are 40 minutes North of the La Paz International Airport (LAP) and 3 hrs from Los Cabos International airpot (SJD). We can connect you with people that can arrange all your transportation and excursions needs.
There is no public transportation other than taxi or arranged shuttle to come to La Duna.
There are no signs leading to the retreat so you must follow directions to get here. From La Paz take the highway 1 north towards Constitución and Loreto. After the airport and the small town of El Centenario, take the highway to your right towards San Juan de la Costa, at the gas station junction. On km 23 of this highway, exit off road to your right where you see an orange house on the dunes, and taking the road leading to it, turn right into a good condition dirt road to your right that parallels the dunes. Follow for 5 miles until you reach the palapa roofs of La Duna on your left. There will be a gravel road to your left that you can follow to park inside.
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Stephanie Polvere
11/28/2016
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This place is ridiculous. It's in the middle of the desert and right on the ocean. This secluded gem makes it easy to relax and unwind. The food was healthy and SO DELICIOUS. Each meal was better than the last. I cannot recommend this place enough and can't wait to go back. What a find!
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Bethany Emmel
2/24/2017
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La Duna is an amazing place with gorgeous views, delicious food and wonderful people.
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Karen Lindenberg
3/15/2010
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I have led yoga retreats to La Duna each year for 4 years now, and I don't plan on stopping any time soon!
It is a place of powerful healing, great serenity, and raw beauty. There is nothing like being surrounded by a forest of towering sentinel cacti, flanked by the turquoise waters of the Cortez, and kissed by the sun each and every day. Sunrises, starlit skies, sea, and amazingly healthy food served with love
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Diane Clement
11/23/2016
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Gabriela's place is truly magical. The food was absolutely spectacular and there was more than enough to go around. The rooms, are simple, but you feel as though you are sleeping in the great outdoors. The beach is all yours and the yoga space is wonderful. We were treated with open arms from beginning to end. I would recommend this place to anyone.
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Reservation Criteria: The retreat center is only open to groups aligned with its mission. It is only open to wellness groups during prime weeks in the year from November to March. Student groups occupy the center the majority of the other months. July though September we are closed for maintenance. Reservations are first come first served, a 30% non refundable deposit is required to reserve the date, and the remaining due15 days prior to arrival. Payments are in US funds, paypal, direct deposit, or check
Retreat Contact: Gabriela Flores
Phone: 6199770513
Website:
View Retreat Website
Organization Contact:
la duna centro ecologico
carretera a San Juan de la Costa s/n
La Paz, Baja 23000
Mexico
Organization Website: View Organization Website