KAN

a new year retreat in Holbox, Mexico.
What you plant here, transforms everything.

KAN is the Mayan symbol of the seed.

The beginning. The spark of life before it is visible.

Before anything grows, the soil must be tended.

Before the vision, the resolution, the plan or the becoming, there is a quieter place beneath it all, the place where we decide what is worth planting, what we are ready to release, and what we want to give our energy to next.

KAN is an invitation to begin the year there.

Not by rushing into who you think you should become, but by creating the space to listen to who you already are.

For five days and four nights, we gather in Holbox to work with Mayan symbolism, ritual, the elements, sound, movement, breath and intentional reflection, tending to our inner soil before planting the seeds of the year ahead.

An intimate container. A sacred pause. A different way to begin the year.

There comes a moment when you realize a new year doesn’t require a new you. It asks for a more honest one.

By the end of January, the noise of resolutions has begun to quiet. The pressure to have it all figured out starts to fade. And beneath it, there is an opportunity to listen.

What do you actually want to grow this year?

Before we plant, we tend the soil.

We clear what no longer belongs. We nourish what has been neglected. We create space for what is asking to emerge.

KAN was created for those who are ready to:

  • Get clear on what they truly desire

  • Reconnect to their body, intuition, and inner voice

  • Release what they don't want to carry into another year

  • Intentionally plant the seeds of what they are ready to grow

Guided by the Mayan symbolism of KAN, the seed, we work with ritual, sound, the body, and the elements to create the conditions for something new to take root.

Not from pressure to become someone else.

But from a deeper connection to who you already are and what you are ready to nurture next.

YOUR SANCTUARY

Holbox is not a place you rush through.
It is a place that softens you.

An island rich in Mayan history, once used as a point of passage and ceremony where the veil between the physical and the unseen has always felt just a little thinner. With no cars, only sand roads and open sky, life here moves differently.

You walk slower.
You listen deeper.
You remember what matters.

Nomade Holbox is a sanctuary within that sanctuary. Designed with intention, natural textures, open air spaces,

and oceanfront views every detail invites you back into presence.

Here, you are held by the land. By the rhythm of the tides. By the simplicity of being.

OUR ACCOMMODATIONS

When Nômade’s in-house architects conceived the design of the property, their vision was for the lived experience to interweave with the natural environment as much as possible; so they crafted the 30 rooms across 3 layers from earth to sky, using sustainable local woods and state-of the-art systems to maximize energy efficiency and waste management.

MOON TEMPLE PACKAGE

The Moon Temple Room blends seamlessly with Holbox’s natural landscape, featuring canvas walls, a private patio with a copper tub, and an outdoor bathroom surrounded by lush greenery. Inside, enjoy a king bed, bespoke furnishings, premium linens, A/C, and Wi-Fi. $3,600 single / $3,00 double occupancy

JUNGLE TREEHOUSE PACKAGE

The Jungle Treehouse is tucked within lush greenery, elevated above the ground for a fully immersive nature experience. Wake up in the treetops and enjoy an outdoor bathroom with sweeping jungle and sky views. Featuring a queen bed, private terrace with daybed, indoor/outdoor shower, A/C and Wi-Fi. $3,600 single / $3,000 double occupancy

beach front treehouse PACKAGE

The Beachfront Treehouse offers sweeping views of sea and sky, perched above the jungle. Relax to the sound of waves from your room or outdoor bathroom, surrounded by 360° nature. Featuring a queen bed, private terrace with daybed, indoor/outdoor shower, A/C and Wi-Fi.

$3,800 single / $3,100 double occupancy

ocean front suite PACKAGe

The Ocean Front Suite blends seamlessly with Holbox’s natural landscape, featuring canvas walls, an outdoor bathroom, and a lounge area with a stone bathtub. Inside, enjoy a king bed, refined local design, A/C and Wi-Fi.

$4,300 single / $3,300 double occupancy

the details

KAN is a deeply intentional, yet spacious experience.

Five days to step outside of the rhythm of everyday life and create room for something deeper.

There will be moments of ritual and moments of rest.
Moments of depth and moments of lightness.
Moments where you are guided and moments where you simply are.

You can expect:

  • A small, intimate co-ed group

  • A balance of intentional experiences and spacious free time

  • Rituals rooted in Mayan wisdom, nature, and the elements

  • Sound, movement, breathwork, reflection, and ceremony

  • Emotional clarity, energetic release, and grounded intention-setting

  • Meaningful connection with yourself and with others

  • Space to tend your inner soil before deciding what you are ready to plant

  • Tools to continue nurturing those intentions long after you return home

This retreat does not include plant medicine. We work with the natural intelligence of the body, the grounding energy of the earth, ritual, intention, and sound as medicine.

You are not coming to Holbox to become a different person.

You are coming to create enough space to hear yourself again, to return home more honest, more embodied, and more intentional about what deserves your energy in the year ahead.

Dates: Thursday, January 28 – Monday, February 1, 2027
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Location: Nômade Holbox | Holbox, Mexico
Experience: Intimate, co-ed New Year retreat

Flights: Round-trip airfare to Cancún, Mexico is not included. Recommended arrival and departure flights will be shared after booking to align with coordinated retreat transportation. Travel from Cancún to Holbox includes ground transportation and ferry service. Small charter flight 20 minute journey available at additional cost.

Deposit: A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your space. Flexible payment options are available for the remaining balance, with final payment due before the retreat.

Come tend the soil. Plant what matters. Begin the year from there.

WHATS INCLUDED

Ceremonies & Connection

  • Opening KAN Ceremony, arriving, grounding, and preparing the soil

  • Cacao Ceremony under the stars

  • Sound Healing & Reiki Journey

  • Mayan-inspired rituals rooted in the elements

  • Intention, Manifestation & Creation Circles

  • Closing Integration Ceremony

Daily Rituals

  • Morning movement, breathwork, and journaling

  • Guided practices rooted in grounding and embodiment

  • New Year reflection and intention work

  • Rituals working with earth, water, fire, and air

  • Space to listen, release, plant, and create

Nature & Exploration

  • Beachfront living with space for ocean swims, rest, and simply being

  • Time to explore the island and experience Holbox at your own pace

  • Sunset rituals and moments of intentional stillness

  • Spacious unscheduled time for whatever you need most

Retreat Experience Kit

A thoughtfully curated collection of tools, rituals, and meaningful gifts designed to support the work we begin together and help you continue tending what you plant long after you return home.

Nourishment

Daily breakfast and dinner are included and shared together as a group. Meals are intentionally woven into the experience as a time to slow down, nourish the body, and connect around the table.

Lunches are not included, giving you the freedom to explore, eat intuitively, or simply follow the rhythm of your day.

A new year will ask something of you.

The question is whether you will move through it on autopilot or choose how you want to meet it.

KAN is the pause before the planting.

A place to listen before deciding.
To clear before creating.
To tend the soil before asking anything new to grow.

You do not need to arrive knowing exactly what comes next.

Only willing to create the space to hear what is true and courageous enough to plant from there.

Limited spaces.

Because intimacy matters.
Because depth requires space.
Because what we plant with intention deserves to be tended with care.

If KAN is calling you, we invite you to take the first step below.

This is an intimate, intentionally held experience, and every person becomes part of what we create together. The form below gives us an opportunity to learn a little more about you, what is bringing you to KAN, and what you hope to plant in the year ahead.

If something in you is saying yes, trust it. Complete the form below and we’ll be in touch personally with next steps to reserve your space.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

    • A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person is required to secure your space.

    • Your reservation is not confirmed until your application is approved and the deposit has been received.

    • The remaining balance will be paid in scheduled installments.

    • Failure to make payments by the agreed deadlines may result in forfeiture of your reservation and payments made.

    • All payments, including the deposit, are non-refundable.

    • If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your reservation to another participant approved by Kanekshun no later than 30 days prior to the retreat start date.

    • No refunds or credits will be provided for late arrivals, early departures, missed activities, unused accommodations, or unused services.

    • Participants are responsible for securing their own flights and ensuring they have all necessary travel documents.

    • Travel insurance is strongly recommended and should include coverage for trip cancellation, travel delays, illness, injury, and personal belongings.

    • By attending, you confirm that you are physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of participating in retreat activities.

    • You are responsible for informing Kanekshun of any medical conditions, injuries, allergies, or dietary restrictions that may impact your participation.

    • Participation in all activities is voluntary and at your own discretion.

    • Kanekshun reserves the right to make reasonable modifications to the itinerary, facilitators, accommodations, activities, or schedule due to weather, safety concerns, venue requirements, or unforeseen circumstances.

    • Every effort will be made to maintain the quality and integrity of the experience.

    • By participating, you acknowledge that retreat activities involve inherent risks and agree to assume responsibility for your participation.

    • Kanekshun, its facilitators, partners, venues, and staff shall not be held liable for injury, illness, loss, theft, damage, delays, or other unforeseen circumstances that may occur before, during, or after the retreat.

    • Photos and videos may be captured during the retreat for future marketing and promotional purposes.

    • If you prefer not to appear in media, please notify Kanekshun in writing before the retreat begins.