Hidden along Baja's East Cape, NEST Baja is an off-grid sanctuary where the desert meets the Sea of Cortez.
Built from lime plaster and rammed earth, powered entirely by the sun, the property sits among miles of untouched coastline. There is very little here by design — only open desert, clear water and a horizon that seems to stretch on forever.
Days unfold around the sun, the sea and long meals shared together. The architecture is tactile and elemental, with walls you want to touch and floors that invite bare feet.
A quiet corner of Baja
that feels untouched.
the place: nest baja
March brings warm days, cooler nights and the height of humpback whale season. The Sea of Cortez is alive with activity, while the coastline remains remarkably quiet.
NEST Baja is reserved exclusively for our retreat.
Four days. Three nights.
Enough time to step away from the noise, settle into a slower rhythm and remember what it feels like when there is nowhere else you need to be.
DISCOVERY
Cacao ceremony with local Mexican facilitators. Private whale watching charter in Cabo Pulmo National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Peak humpback migration season.
return
Three daily farm-to-table meals at the ocean-view restaurant. Long, unhurried dinners. Shared table. The meal as ritual each evening.
Community
Intimate by design. Arc will be the only group. Small enough to know everyone. Connected enough to feel like community. The group completes the circuit.
The Passage
Four days outside of time.
Movement
Yoga and Gyrokinesis® with Patricia. TRE® and EMDR-informed therapeutic circles with Hayley. Sunrise meditation with both. The body given space to release and restore.
rest
Unstructured afternoons. Poolside or beach. The desert. Solitude. Free time is not empty — it is where the retreat does its most essential work.
Something shifts. Not through thinking. Through being. The body is the passage. The retreat creates the container. The rest is yours.
Nourishment
Why NEST Baja
We've Been Here
NEST Baja isn't a venue we found online. It's a place we stood in, felt and knew immediately was different. That's why we can't wait to take you back with us.
Exclusive
Arc takes the entire property. No other guests and no shared spaces with strangers. The retreat begins the moment you arrive.
off-grid
Entirely solar-powered. No cell reception. Surrounded by miles of empty coastline on one of Baja's quietest stretches of shore.
Architecture
The first eco-luxury hotel in the Americas built with natural building methods. Handmade from straw clay, rammed earth and lime plaster. Featured in architectural and travel publications. Every surface chosen with intention.
4 days, 3 nights at Nest Baja. The property is exclusively ours from the moment you arrive.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Farm-to-table, at the ocean-view restaurant. Non-alcoholic beverages and 18% gratuity included.
Daily yoga and Gyrokinesis with Patricia. TRE® and EMDR-informed sessions with Hayley. Meditation with both.
Traditional ceremony with local Mexican facilitators. Sourced and arranged on site.
Private charter on the Sea of Cortez. Peak humpback migration season. Two hours on the water.
Private transfer between San José del Cabo International Airport and NEST Baja.
A special gift waiting for you on arrival. Considered keepsakes from Arc and makers we love.
Ocean View Suite
East cape suite
Early bird until Dec 15 or first
6 reservations
All prices CAD/per person
4 days, 3 nights · all-inclusive
· shared occupancy requires two guests booking together
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Accommodations & Pricing
garden suite
Cottage 1 BED
Cottage 2 BED
Master Suite
Meet Your Facilitators
Patricia Kim is the founder of Arc Studio. Her work is rooted in embodied movement — an integrative approach that blends breath, fluidity and mindfulness, bringing awareness to how we move through the world. She will lead movement and meditation sessions, creating space to quiet the mind and listen to the body. With decades of experience across movement modalities, she facilitates movement as both expression and inquiry.
patricia kim
HAYLEY ELMES
A Registered Clinical Counsellor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and TRE® Provider, Hayley has spent over 20 years helping people reconnect with themselves through somatic therapy, TRE and counselling. She will be offering group TRE sessions and guided exercises, holding space for release work and integration. Passionate about movement, music and time in nature, Hayley brings warmth and depth to her work.
Monica Nelson
Monica is a destination chef, holistic experience curator and somatic coach who brings a thoughtful, grounded approach to creating meaningful experiences. With her connection to Mexico and culinary background, she’ll collaborate with the NEST Baja culinary team to shape nourishing meals and help ensure the retreat flows seamlessly. She’ll also weave Reiki into our yoga and somatic experiences throughout the retreat.
Frequently asked questions
Payment Details
Cancellation
Before January 3, 2027
50% cancellation fee.
After January 3, 2027
100% cancellation fee.
Your spot may be transferred to another guest at any time.
Payment
Option 1
50% deposit at booking. Balance due January 3, 2027.
Option 2
Pay in full at booking.
Option 3
Payment plans available at checkout via Affirm.
Your spot is held upon receipt of the deposit. Early bird closes after the first 6 bookings.
