People care, earth care and fair share.

We embrace sustainable living by applying the ethics and principles of permaculture in our daily lives. Our aim is to transition from being dependent consumers to responsible, conscious producers—a shift that builds not only personal resilience, but also stronger, more self-reliant communities.

Through hands-on practice, we cultivate essential skills like organic gardening, composting and low-impact construction, preparing ourselves and others for an uncertain future with limited energy resources.

By living in harmony with the Earth, we co-create a model of sustainability rooted in respect, regeneration, and community care—inviting others to join us in building a more resilient world.

Casa Arkaana is proudly an off-grid retreat center nestled in the heart of the Mayan jungle near Tulum, fully powered by the abundant energy of the Caribbean sun. Our solar system provides clean, renewable electricity for all daily operations ensuring energy independence, resilience, and minimal ecological impact.

Our water is drawn from the world’s largest underground river system, offering a fresh, reliable, and naturally filtered source. This sustainable water and energy system reflects our deep commitment to living in harmony with the land, reducing reliance on external infrastructure, and inspiring others to explore regenerative ways of being.

We’ve integrated Syntropic Agroforestry into our permaculture design, planting over 30 fruit trees and companion species that work together to regenerate the soil, enhance biodiversity, and nourish our community.

This sustainable food system mirrors the natural structure of a forest, creating an edible landscape that not only provides fresh, organic food for our kitchen, but also deepens our relationship with the land.

By practicing agroforestry in the Mayan jungle, we reduce our dependency on external inputs, increase resilience, and demonstrate how regenerative agriculture can thrive in tropical ecosystems. Guests are invited to witness and taste the abundance this living system provides from tree to table.

At Casa Arkaana, we believe that a sustainable future begins with strong, connected communities. Rooted in the heart of the Mayan jungle, we actively support our local neighbors through education, collaboration, and access to sustainable tools for long-term resilience.

We participate in local projects, prioritize local and seasonal produce, and offer scholarships and learning opportunities for individuals to grow, thrive, and share their gifts. Our goal is to foster shared solutions that empower both people and the planet, building a vibrant, interdependent community grounded in reciprocity and respect.

Join us in co-creating a brighter future where every step forward is made together.

Our Living Farm-acy is a vibrant garden dedicated to the cultivation of medicinal plants that support daily health and holistic well-being. Rooted in traditional knowledge and sustainable practices, this space serves as both a healing resource and a living classroom.

We take great care in preserving and regenerating seeds, ensuring that future generations can continue to access natural remedies grown in harmony with the Earth. From immune support to digestive balance and emotional healing, the plants we grow are used to make teas, tinctures, salves, and other plant-based medicine for our community.

This living garden reflects our belief in plant wisdom, self-reliance, and regenerative health, grown with love in the heart of the Mayan jungle.

We are committed to conserving water and turning waste into nourishment through our dry-compost toilet system. These eco-toilets use a slow, aerobic decomposition process, supported by red Californian worms, to transform human waste into nutrient-rich compost that safely returns to the Earth.

This method eliminates the need for water-intensive flushing and protects the fragile underground river system that runs beneath the Yucatán Peninsula. The resulting compost is used to fertilize fruit trees and native plants, closing the loop and embodying our values of regenerative living and ecological responsibility.

Our compost sanitation practices are a key part of our vision for a zero-waste, off-grid retreat center in the Mayan jungle.

We embrace a zero-waste philosophy by prioritizing sustainable waste management at every level of operation. All recyclable materials are carefully sorted, and organic kitchen waste is composted and fed to our chickens, completing a natural cycle of regeneration.

Our greywater system filters used water through a constructed wetland, which naturally purifies it and transforms it into a nutrient-rich resource. This water is then used to nourish fruit trees, medicinal plants, and jungle flowers, turning waste into life.

Through these integrated systems, we reduce environmental impact and demonstrate how off-grid retreats can operate in harmony with nature, inspiring guests to bring these solutions into their own lives.