Welcome to Casa Awänímä
A place that inspires deep connection with nature and self.
We offer a sanctuary free from modern distractions for you to rest in simplicity and soak in the beauty of the material divine.
Casa Awänímä is a work of art created from a love of Earth.
Our mission is to be a living example for how rich life is when we live and work with respect, care, and partnership with Mother Earth.
Come experience it for yourself.
It started with a simple dream: to build a paradise shaped by nature itself.
By embracing permaculture principles and drawing on local wisdom, we created a vibrant, living ecosystem—a space where all forms of life flourish.
Book a stay at the casa
Experience Soulful Living.
attuning to place
Embrace the Wisdom of a Placed-Based Culture
We are located in Tzununá, a lush valley nestled between mountains, the ancestral home of Mayan Kaqchikel people, who live in close relationship with the weather, landform, waters, plants and animals of this Place. Casa Awänímä offers a unique opportunity to get to know the people of a culture that is still connected to its surroundings and original life ways.
Local Landscape Tour
Tour of the mountains and waterways of Tzununá with a local.
COOKING CLASS
Learn how to make and enjoy traditional Mayan dishes.
TemAzcal (Sauna)
Guided ancestral limpieza in the temazcal / tüj to cleanse mind, body and spirit.
CULTURAL ORIENTATION
Learn the history of Tzununá & basics of local dialect, Kaqchikel.
Host Your Retreat Here
We are excited to partner with values-aligned leaders to host their groups and experiences that help contribute to a more beautiful world for all.
-
We can accommodate 15-20 people comfortably, in spaces that include a private casita, eco-luxe rooms, shared spaces, and glamping tents.
-
Receive full access to the grounds which includes a yoga deck, sauna and cold plunge, grassy areas, gardens, fire pit, and a communal kitchen.
-
We can help arrange activities for your group to connect deeply with place and culture
What is Awänímä?
Awänímä (ah-wah-nee-MAH) is a special word in the language of Kaqchikel, the native Mayan dialect spoken by the people of Tzununá. It’s one of those words that doesn’t have a single English translation. It can mean heart, tender care, fierce love, or the creative life force that flows through everything — depending on who you ask and how you say it.
We call ourselves awänímä to anchor our commitment: to serve life and make the ancestors of this land proud.