PERFORMANCE RECOVERY RETREAT
TWO CHAPTERS: CARTAGENA & MIAMI
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Locations
Hacienda San Benito, Cartagena, Bolivar, Colombia
San Benito Mansion, Miami, Florida, US
Booking:
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WHO THIS IS FOR
This experience is designed for people who have done a lot,carried a lot, and are finally ready to take proper care of themselves — without drama or gimmicks.
You will feel at home here if you are:
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A C‑level executive, founder, investor, or senior professional
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Used to responsibility, pressure, and long days
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Feeling heavier, more tired, or less sharp than you used to
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Curious, disciplined, and open to doing things properly
“This is not a vacation. It is not a spa escape. It is not motivational fluff. It is a well‑run house, a clear structure, and a small group of like‑minded people moving in the same direction — together.”
THE PROBLEM PLAINLY EXPLAINED
Burnout is rarely dramatic. It creeps in quietly.
Sleep gets lighter. Weight sticks. Energy dips. Focus wanders.
Most high performers don’t stop because something breaks. They stop because everything slowly dulls.
This is not about fixing you. It is about giving your body, mind, and soul the right conditions to work the way they were designed to.
This approach addresses systems — not symptoms.
“A body, like anything mechanical, works best when it’s treated with a bit of respect and not pushed randomly in all directions.”
THE DAILY STUCTURE
Nothing here is random. Nothing is rushed.
Life at Hacienda San Benito follows a rhythm — much like a good farm, a well‑run household, or a body that remembers how to function properly.
Rather than overwhelming you with theories, we keep things simple. Each day is built around body, soul, and mind — with enough structure to work, and enough space to breathe.
The retreat runs on a repeatable, reassuring rhythm. Days are active without being frantic, restorative without being idle, and social without being overwhelming.
This structure repeats every full retreat day, with minor adjustments for arrival, farewell, and transition days.
“You’ll be active, but never rushed. Cared for, but never infantilized."
A TYPICAL DAY
BODY
ACTIVE MORNING
6:00 AM—11:30 AM
SOUL
PASSIVE AFTERNOON
1:00 PM—5:00 PM
MIND
THOUGHFUL EVENING
7:00 PM—8:30 PM
DEEP RECOVERY
10:00 PM—6:00 AM
6:00 AM wake‑up + warm herbal infusion
6:30 AM gym session—rotating: full body / lower body / upper body
7:30 AM breakfast
8:00 AM cardio tourism—moving through places, not treadmills
11:00 AM return to Hacienda + refresh
12:00 PM lunch
1:00 PM siesta
3:00PM afternoon rituals
5:00PM herbal infusions + light snack
6:00 PM dinner
7:00 PM short lecture + guided conversation—practical, grounded
8:00 PM socializing
9:00 PM digital quiet, reflection, rest
Early sleep 8hr window
Nervous system down‑regulation
MOVEMENT WITHOUT THE NOISE
This is not cardio for the sake of it. It’s movement with context—through landscapes that do the work for you.
Mornings unfold through curated outdoor experiences:
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along historic places
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through nature trails and stunning landscapes
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across open terrain hiking, biking, or horseback riding
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into water, rhythm, and space
You move because it feels right. And before you notice… your body responds.
THE SAN BENITO RITUALS SYSTEMS
Rather than offering disconnected spa treatments, Hacienda San Benito works through six core body systems, addressed in a precise order across the week.
Each ritual targets one dominant system, while supporting the others indirectly.
This sequence is intentional. It moves from surface to depth, from drainage to release, and from regulation to activation.
Across the week, these six systems are addressed once as the primary focus, and gently supported every day through movement, food, sleep, and rhythm.
Every afternoon, the pace shifts. Two hours dedicated to release, repair, and realignment so the body lets go so the soul can emerge and reconnect.
“These are not spa treatments collected from a menu. Each ritual exists for a reason, happens once, and then gets out of the way.”
RITUAL ARCHITECTURE
1. INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
SKIN
2. LYMPHATIC SYSTEM DRAINAGE
3. MYOFASCIAL SYSTEM MUSCLE & FASCIA
4. OSTEOARTICULAR SYSTEM JOINTS & MOBILITY
5. NERVOUS SYSTEM
INTEGRATION
6. CARDIORESPIRATORY SYSTEM
CIRCULATION & OXYGENATION
Ritual: “Jet Lag & Skin Reset”—Coffee & Aloe
Barrier · Detox interface · Sensory organ
Focused on protection, hydration, and safe exfoliation before sun
exposure.
Ritual: “Let it Flow”—Bougainvillea
Inflammation · Detox · Weight reduction
Focused on opening flow, reducing swelling, and supporting fat
mobilization.
Ritual: “Deep Unknot” (Green Detox Day)
Tension · Posture · Stress storage
Focused on releasing chronic knots, restoring tissue elasticity, and
improving movement quality
Ritual: “Unlock & Release”—Mud & Stone Day
Alignment · Longevity · Confidence
Focused on assisted stretching, joint release, and structural balance.
Ritual: “Shape & Align”—Vetiver & Chamomile
Recovery · Balance · Absorption
Focused on slowing the system, supporting deep rest, and allowing the body to absorb and stabilize the results of the week.
Ritual: “Fresh & Free”—Mint
Energy · Endurance · Mental clarity
Focused on circulation, breath, activation, and the feeling of lightness
and freedom.
SIMPLE EXPLANATIONS. LASTING RESULTS.
Evenings are for understanding.
Short, focused sessions that simplify what most people overcomplicate:
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how the body loses and stores weight
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how stress quietly disrupts everything
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how habits are formed—and changed
No theory overload. No trends. No noise.
Just clear frameworks you can actually use. Because lasting change doesn’t come from effort alone—it comes from knowing what to do next.
FOOD AS MEDICINE
At Hacienda San Benito, food is not counted, weighed, or obsessed over.
It is timed, intentional, and designed to work with the body’s natural rhythms.
Each day follows a natural flow
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light, activating mornings
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clean, satisfying mid-day meals
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restorative, calming evenings
Rather than rigid diets or nutritional dogma, meals are structured around four daily eating moments, each serving a clear physiological purpose.
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Farm-fresh food.
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Elegant presentation.
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Moments to be savored.
No superfoods. No fads. No lectures at the table. Just food that knows its job — and does it well.
This is not a diet. It’s a recalibration. Meals are designed to reduce inflammation, stabilize energy, and restore metabolic rhythm—without extremes, deprivation, or confusion.
“Tastings so fresh guests stop talking, stop thinking… and yes, even stop scrolling.”
NUTRITION WITHOUT THE SERMON
1. MORNING ELIXIRS
SYSTEM WAKE-UP
2. BREAKFAST
METABOLIC IGNITION
3. LUNCH
RECOVERY & REPAIR
4.SNACK — STABILITY WITHOUT STIMULATION
5. DINNER
REGULATION & REST
6.NIGHT ELIXIRS — NERVOUS SYSTEM DOWNSHIFT
Hydrating infusions taken before movement. They wake digestion gently, support circulation, and prepare the nervous system for effort— without caffeine spikes or crashes.
Protein-forward, mineral-rich, and stabilizing. Breakfast anchors blood
sugar, supports muscle work, and prevents the mid-morning energy dip that sabotages fat loss.
The most complete meal of the day. Designed to replenish, reduce
inflammation, and support joint, tissue, and nervous system recovery
after the morning’s load.
Light, functional, and purposeful. Snacks prevent cortisol spikes,
support lymphatic flow, and keep energy steady without triggering
cravings.
Earlier, lighter, and calming. Dinner signals the body that work is done,
allowing digestion, sleep, and hormonal regulation to take over
Warm, soothing infusions that close the day, support sleep depth, and
help the body repair overnight.
OFF WE GO
Farewell Dinner
The week slows down… then opens up again.
A shared table. Firewood cooking. Simple, beautiful food—prepared slowly, shared properly.
In the air, the scent of wood fire, fresh herbs, and something just finished on the grill.
No rush. No structure left to follow.
Just conversation, laughter, and that rare feeling of being fully present in your own body, mind and soul again.
What to expect
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Attire: effortless elegance. Light fabrics, natural tones, one refined look for the evening
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Setting: open air, warm lights, long communal table
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Menu: fire-grilled food, inspsmells, clean flavors, celebratory but aligned
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Drinks: crafted mocktails, fresh infusions, light and intentional
The night unfolds naturally
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Live music, soft at first, then alive
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Stories surface without being forced
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A few words, if they matter
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Maybe a song. Maybe a dance. Or definitely?
Nothing scheduled. Everything earned. You arrived with structure. You leave with rhythm.
GOALS & EXPECTED OUTCOMES
Typical outcomes observed:
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Average fat loss of 7+ pounds in 7 days
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Reduced inflammation and bloating
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Deeper, more consistent sleep
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Clearer mental focus
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Re‑established metabolic rhythm
Results depend on compliance and individual physiology.
NO CHECK‑IN, NO CHECK‑OUT POLICY
At Hacienda San Benito, all formalities happen before you travel. Registration, preferences, medical information, room assignment, and payments are completed digitally and discreetly in advance. By the time you land, everything is already taken care of.
There is no front desk. There are no forms. There is nothing to sign.
From the moment you step into the van from the airport, the experience has already begun. You don’t check in. You simply arrive.
Likewise, on departure day there is no check‑out process. Your stay closes seamlessly, without interruptions, queues, or last‑minute logistics.
This is intentional. High performers make decisions all day, every day. For once, you don’t have to. Here, you are not a guest being processed. You are someone being received — as a friend, and soon, as
part of the house.
BEFORE YOU TRAVEL
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Carry-on luggage only—highly recommended
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No makeup required
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No coat needed
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One elegant outfit for the farewell dinner
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Gym clothes, swimsuit, flip-flops, robe, and light casual wear are all you’ll need.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
During your 8 day, 7 night stay, you get included in
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7 nights accommodation in a private jungle villa
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6 guided outdoor memorable activities
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6 two-hour spa rituals focused on recovery and regulation, for a total of 12 hours of targeted therapies
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7 evening lifestyle lectures
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4 organic meals per day for a total of 28, plus unlimited functional beverages
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All private transfers for both airport and activities
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Daily training sessions
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Laundry service for sportswear
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Comprehensive insurance
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Progress tracking & measured results
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A practical system learned in a fun human way to support long‑term healthy lifestyle habits
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One year access to the San Benito online community with monthly group video calls for Q&A, check‑ups, and continuous improvement
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Group size: Maximum 14 participants per week
WHY GUESTS LOVE IT
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Because nothing is rushed, yet everything works.
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Because for once, they don’t have to decide anything.
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Because the days have rhythm and the nights bring real rest.
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Because care here feels human, not procedural.
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Because the body lightens, the mind clears, and the soul settles.
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Because they arrive as guests and leave feeling part of the house.
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Because what they rediscover here quietly stays with them.
PRICELESS RESULTS. CLEARLY PRICED.
Cartagena location at Hacienda San Benito.
Seven nights, eight days.
$1,000 a night per person.
$7,000 per person for the week.
Miami location at San Benito Mansion.
Seven nights, eight days.
$1,500 a night per person.
$10,500 per person for the week.
Less than what most people quietly spend over months—sometimes years—of trainers, diets, treatments, and trial-and-error that rarely holds. Here, it’s structured, measured, and felt. Not maintenance. A reset that actually stays.
And it doesn’t end when you leave.
Your week includes access to our private community—where the structure, accountability, and refinement continue. On its own, this is a membership (typically of $100/month after the first year, or for those who join without attending). Here, it’s included—because what matters is not just what happens in the week… but what you do with it after.
You can spend the same money maintaining habits…
or change the ones that shape everything else.
APPLICATION & QUALIFICATION
We ask a few questions first. Not to be difficult—but because doing this properly matters...
Application required, with completion of the medical and lifestyle questionnaire, and signature of a commitment agreement once approved.
Groups are curated to protect outcomes. There's limited weekly capacity and a waiting list in effect.
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