Overall, cacao was believed to strengthen people's connection to the divine, whether in life or in death.īy the sound of it, you might think I've joined this ceremony in someplace like Tulum, the wellness-centric resort town within day trip's distance to the ancient Mayan ruin of Chichen Itza. Also, this is a very family-friendly resort, so if you are a couple traveling without kids, expect the pool and hot tub to be dominated by children from sunrise to sunset.One morning this spring, I joined in a circle with a handful of others around a ceremonialist named Antonio and his many jars and bowls of cacao, among other ritualistic knickknacks.Īntonio explained the sacred history of cacao, which has been an important part of Native Mesoamerican cultures for at least 4,000 years, believed by many there to be an ingredient used in the creation of humanity, a bloodline of sorts.Ĭacao has been used in a wide variety of rituals and practices such as weddings, births, and baptisms due to its strong ties to fertility, and was even employed as a way to uplift a spirit before sacrifice (yes, as in human sacrifice to the gods). While I still think this is a good place to stay, I would encourage other guests to ask for what they need as early as possible, because it definitely won't be offered to you proactively. You can communicate with the front desk via text, but they will not remind you of the housekeeping policy or go out of their way to ensure your comfort, which was especially disappointing for a longer stay. They currently have a policy that provides housekeeping after your third night, but management and hotel staff seem to disagree on whether that is provided automatically or only upon request, and there is a deadline for such a request that isn't publicly advertised. Rooms are quiet and comfortable and well-situated for access to the pool, restaurant, and nearby health club and spa. The resort's location is excellent for access to wherever you may want to go in Wine Country, and the renovations within the last few years provide a "retro" quality while still providing a modern hotel experience. All in all, it was a great place, decent rooms, nice pool (especially during the week when there were a lot less people), and good food- we just wish they hadn't been shady about the rates.
The kicker was that the rate that was quoted was not at all what was billed (and we booked directly with them), and then they didn't even follow up with a receipt, we had to reach out and only after a week of phone calls did we get an itemized list of the bill. Not a huge deal, but 2 minutes of description would have saved us 15 minutes of trouble immediately after checking in and not being able to get into our room. At checkin, we barely even got a map of where our room was, and there definitely wasn't a description of the nuances of the room and property (there's two doors, the one is often jammed, if you deadbolt one, you'll have to walk all the way around to the other). What they failed at was information and transparency. The resort was very family friendly, and did great at accommodating our variety of guests (little ones, active grandparents, grandparents in wheelchairs, and parents wanting to go out on the town).
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