Welcome to Blue Waters' Baja Eco-Retreat

View of Islas Carmen and Danzante from resort Day trip to remote thermal tide pools Maria prepares food in our open-air kitchen Some casitas have mountain views The view from the resort of Bahia Ensenada Blanca Some casitas have beach frontage Inside of our Yurt Our 30 ft. yurt is great for workshops and classes We use our "kiva" at night for campfire gatherings Some casitas have spectacular views Sunrise on an "El Norte" day Some casitas are nestled in the dunes

Hidden away in the sand dunes of a quiet bay about 20 miles south of Loreto lies our Eco-Retreat, situated in an environmentally sensitive natural landscape with vast open water views. The Sea of Cortez and famed Loreto Islands National Marine Park are known worldwide for a wealth and unmatched diversity of marine life. Whales, dolphins, and many varieties of jumping fish are often seen from the beach, and our view includes the two uninhabited islands of Isla Danzante and Carmen.

The retreat offers a unique opportunity to unwind at a serene sandy cove where the Baja desert meets the Sea of Cortez. Set your clock to nature’s time, be free of demands and expectations, and discover a profoundly rewarding and healing experience.

Enjoy simple living by the sea in individual secluded bungalows called "casitas." Some are nestled privately in the white sand dunes while others overlook the beach and beautiful secluded bay.

Kick back in your hammock, relax, and watch the natural world slowly revolve around you. Each casita is very separate from all other structures and is quite private. Each has either one double or two single beds. Lighting is powered by solar electricity. There are no telephones, faxes, or computers to interrupt nature's perfect energy flow. However, a cell phone and internet access are nearby in the unlikely event of an emergency ...

At the retreat, food is prepared for you in an open-air kitchen by local Mexican cooks. All the food is mainly organic and always fresh. A variety of local fresh seafood is always plentiful and locally grown fruits and vegetables will satisfy the most discerning vegetarian diet. This is a hands-on kitchen, so you may choose to participate as much as you wish. You can even learn from the best how to make tortillas and tamales! Don't worry about drinking the water here. It's pure and fresh, running right out of a mountain spring well in the Sierra de La Giganta mountains behind the resort.

Behind the kitchen is this small porch highlighted by a "chimnea," an area used for enjoying intimate fireside conversation. Or use the larger, enclosed fire pit area for music and dancing under the stars.

Please take note that we do have animals on our grounds. Your pets are welcome too, should you desire to bring them along.

The showers and toilet facilities are located a short walk from your casita through the fine desert sand, and are also built with sensitivity to the environment. The showers are solar-heated, and while the supply is limited, it is quite sufficient for meeting your group's needs. (With water being the desert's most precious resource, the run-off from the showers is re-used to water the plants!) Special composting toilets were specially designed just for this delicate desert location; they're very user-friendly and aesthetically quite pleasant ...

The retreat is an ideal gathering place for groups. A large yurt (30 feet in diameter) is available for group gatherings or solo time, including yoga, music, dance and meditation. It can even be used for sleeping, if necessary.

We're happy to make arrangements for families and work groups, as well as groups led by therapists, teachers, naturalists, healers, writers, dancers, and others who wish to facilitate collective experiences.

The intimate nature of this eco-retreat is aimed at maintaining a peaceful and joyous space for groups and individuals alike. It's the perfect spot for family vacations as well as reunions ... So bring the kids along too!

Many activities at the retreat are included in your tour price, such as guided hikes, nature and plant walks, snorkeling, and guided explorations of this beautiful and remote section of coast by kayak.

Options available at low cost include free-diving, yoga classes, massage and breathwork sessions, facials, horseback riding and mule rides.

Optional excursions by panga (motorized skiff) include sport fishing, Sea of Cortez whale watching (for fin backs, blues, pilots, humpbacks and occasional orcas), day trips to Magdalena Bay (during gray whale season, February thru mid-March). Also, depending on weather and tides, many visitors enjoy a day trip to soak in some wonderful thermally heated tidal pools at the edge of the Sea of Cortez!