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WELLNESS DAY - HACIENDA SAN JOSE CHOLUL

RESERVATIONS

OVERVIEW

On Saturday, June 14, 2025,wellness enthusiasts, hospitalitybrands, and communitiesworldwide will come together tocelebrate Global Wellness Day(GWD), marking its 14th annualevent. This year, the theme#ReconnectMagenta takes centerstage, emphasizing theimportance of reconnection withourselves, our loved ones, ourcommunities, and the planet.Founded in 2012 by Belgin Aksoy,Global Wellness Day is aninternational movementdedicated to promoting wellnessfor all. Celebrated on the secondSaturday of June each year, GWDencourages people to pause,reflect, and take meaningfulaction toward improving theirwell-being. It has grown into aglobal phenomenon, with millionsparticipating in thousands oflocations worldwideWhat

PROGRAM

DAY 1 SATURDAY, JUNE 24

10:00 am Check In at The Hacienda San Jose Cholul
A variety of infusion collected from our gardens will welcome you..

10:30 Meditation
Reconnect with Mother Nature Nature sound meditation guided by the Haciendas Therapist

11:30 Tea Time
Reconnect with Senses Workshop with local ingredients oils, conducted by our therapist.

13:00 Lunch Time

16:00 Walk and breath
Reconnect with Nature Spending time in nature has been scientifically proven to reduce stress, improve mental clarity, and enhance physical health. GWD 2025 encourages participants to immerse themselves in natural surroundings, whether it’sthrough hiking, gardening, or simplytaking mindful walks in the park.

17:00 Janzu
Reconnect with Water Janzu is an aquatic healing art innovated by Juan Pathik Villatoro in the 70s, he draws his inspiration from ancient shamanic rituals of Mexico

19:00 Special Dinner
Reconnect with Culture GWD 2025 highlights the importance of quality time with family and friends. Whether through shared meals, game nights, or outdoor activities,strengthening personal bonds leads to greater happiness and emotional resilience. You will enjoy a groupal tacos + parrillada offered by The Haciendas and its new menu focused on Corn.

DAY 2 SATURDAY, JUNE 21

07:00 Sal a Pajarear
Reconnect with the Nature Guided by our gardeners, experts in local wildlife, one can experience an authentic encounter with the region’s endemic birds and rich Mayan culture. Beyond simple observation, this is an immersive journey where birdsong and local birds intertwine, creating an unforgettable experience.

08:00 Brekfast & Traditional Cooking Lesson
Reconnect with Family & Friends Our chef and cooks demonstrate various techniques of the process to make Tortillas and special dish named “huevos Tumbenje”

11::00 Maya Energetic Cleasing
Reconnect with Culture An ancestral ritual deeply rooted in Maya traditions, designed to offer spiritual renewal and inner balance. It begins with the selection of aromatic plants, each with a special and symbolic significance. The connection with elements like earth, air, water, and fire allows for deep immersion, linking to the cultural and spiritual roots of the region. Benefits include renewal, energetic balance, and holistic recharge to harmonize mind, body, and soul.

13:30 Lunch Time

End of Global Wellness Day 2025

Baktún Pueblo Maya

We promote the conservation of Mayan biocultural heritage in the Yucatán Peninsula through projects that celebrate and revitalize their cultural legacy. These initiatives contribute to the individual and collective well-being of their communities, strengthening social, economic, and environmental regeneration by recognizing and preserving their tangible and intangible wealth.

CATHERWOOD

Catherwood is the extraordinary starting point to open your eyes, mind—and perhaps even your spirit—to the Yucatan Peninsula and the artistic, natural, and cultural richness of the Mayan World. The experiences designed by Catherwood take you beyond the expected, offering cenotes, Mayan sites, and ruins, and opening new paths to discover the diversity of jewels and magical places of the Mayan Universe. Catherwood provides exclusive spaces to admire, feel, contemplate, enjoy, explore, and discover new ways of traveling. This unique combination of expert knowledge and the warmth and attention of our local hosts allows for visits and expeditions through history, nature, and living culture. You can enjoy exquisite stays in haciendas, villas, and private reserves that pamper guests with the comfort of home, with a presence, attention, and sensitivity to all the senses, including the culinary delights of Catherwood’s chefs and cooks.

At Catherwood, we offer private haciendas and villas located throughout the state of Yucatan, with the comforts of a luxury hotel near the best natural and cultural attractions of the region. The Haciendas are an opportunity to connect with Yucatan’s henequen past. Our properties range from haciendas nestled in the jungle to an isolated beach resembling paradise or a colonial villa in the stunning town of Izamal. Each Private Haciendas property has been chosen for its historical significance and meticulously restored, preserving its original charm while incorporating modern comforts and exquisite atmospheres. We provide the perfect setting for retreats, family gatherings, and any special occasion, whether for couples or small or large groups. The experience of a private hacienda can be complemented by Catherwood-designed experiences, offering a wide range of adventures and expeditions throughout the Mayan Peninsula. Explore archaeological sites, feel the art and nature, and experience the culture of the Mayans.

FUNDACIÓN HACIENDAS DEL MUNDO MAYA

The Fundación Haciendas del Mundo Maya is dedicated to generating socioeconomic development opportunities in the Yucatan Peninsula, with the active participation of the community inhabitants as protagonists of their own social welfare projects. It implements economic and social development projects framed within the Comprehensive Community Development Program, promotes the dissemination, promotion, and preservation of Mayan natural and cultural wealth, and establishes the foundation for creating micro-regional development hubs. This foundation drives strategies to strengthen the capacities and skills of the inhabitants of these communities, including the commercial platforms of Taller Maya and Traspatio Maya.

La Vaca Independiente

We are a social enterprise dedicated to driving the individual and collective evolution of organizations shaping Mexico’s future. Our purpose is to develop the talent and capabilities of leaders, teams, and networks to face change with greater adaptability, resilience, and awareness of ecological and social sustainability

Paralelo 19

Paralelo 19 is a company formed by a group of renowned Mexican entrepreneurs with extensive experience in the development, design, construction, and operation of major tourism projects, including hotels, golf courses, and various tourism-related properties in Mexico. We primarily focus on the Jalisco Coast and the Yucatan Peninsula. Our model has a clear vision that recognizes the importance of Mexican culture. We promote and preserve the biocultural heritage in the areas where we operate. Our goal is to be successful agents that drive comprehensive development and well-being for local communities, building a better future together for the new generations.

TALLER MAYA & TRASPATIO MAYA

Taller Maya is a collective Mexican design brand formed by a multidisciplinary creative team that collaborates with artisanal social enterprises established in the Yucatan Peninsula to promote the development of their communities. It was founded in 2002 in response to an initiative to recover traditional Mayan techniques through a training program led by the Fundación Haciendas del Mundo Maya (FHMM), which resulted in community self-management and business management projects. Traspatio Maya is a brand representing a network of rural producers established in the Yucatan Peninsula, dedicated to the sustainable production of salts, honeys, corn, and vegetables. It serves as a platform for accessing a fair-trade network, thanks to the various food procurement projects promoted by Fundación Haciendas del Mundo Maya (FHMM) that foster self-management and empowerment of the producers in this region. The artisanal food products available at Traspatio Maya have a triple impact on social, economic, and environmental levels, ensuring equitable labor and trade conditions and sustainable management that protects the natural and cultural resources of the peninsula.

Transformation Through Art and Education

We co-create communities of educators who transform education by fostering human capacities, commitment, and leadership among teachers, trainers, and educational leaders. Inspired by art, nature, and cultural heritage, we promote an education that connects the present with the future, applying knowledge to create new ways of relating to social and natural environments.