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Thursday 7 JanuarySettle in, get to know the house and slowly enter the valley's rhythm.
Five chapters back to the essential
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Origen is inspired by the silent strength of the mountain that roots us, the immense sky of the Elqui Valley that lifts us, and the wisdom of those who learned to live in harmony with this land long before us.
For the Diaguita people, life was a constant passage between mountain, valley and river; a path where light and shadow were not opposites but parts of the same journey. That view inspires the essence of this retreat: remembering that growing also means integrating every part of who we are.
For five days, movement, food, nature, wine and community become the language for discovering the Elqui Valley from a new perspective. Not as a destination to visit, but as a territory to inhabit with the body, the senses and enough time to be transformed by it.
“We don’t come to escape everyday life. We come to remember a more conscious way of inhabiting it.”
The mountain roots us.The sky lifts us.The valley reminds us of what is essential.
A carefully designed journey combining movement, gastronomy, nature and local culture. The retreat balances activity and rest, letting each person find their own pace.
Each day has been designed with a different intention. Together they form a journey that leaves room to rest and live the valley at your own pace.
Settle in, get to know the house and slowly enter the valley's rhythm.
The first sunrise, the temazcal and the river. The body starts to let go.
The garden, the Farm to Table meal and a night of wine, art and stars.
The valley's artisans, the closing circle and the table under the stars.
A last unhurried breakfast and the return, with the valley already inside you.
Swipe to move through the chapters →The five chapters, in order ↓
The full itinerary, in order. Pick a day to walk through it.
Settle in, explore the house and gradually enter the rhythm of Origen.
Our first shared meal, where we meet the group and begin this experience together.
Rest, enjoy the house or simply take in the Elqui Valley landscape.
A space to connect with the group, the territory and the intention each person brings.
A dinner inspired by seasonal ingredients to close the first day.
A gentle practice to awaken the body and prepare for the Temazcal ceremony.
An ancestral ceremony of heat and steam inviting purification, introspection and connection with oneself.
An abundant table to restore energy and enjoy the flavours of the season.
A walk to one of the valley's most emblematic places, to connect with nature.
A moment to rest, integrate the experience and enjoy the valley's stillness.
A culinary experience designed to awaken the senses and discover new ways of enjoying food.
A journey of breath, music and movement to awaken body awareness.
Specialty coffee, infusions and simple dishes to start the day calmly.
Walk through an agroecological garden, learn its growing philosophy and harvest seasonal ingredients.
We cook with what we've just harvested and share a table that celebrates the territory.
An afternoon to rest, enjoy the house or simply follow the valley's rhythm.
An experience at Viña Alcohuaz bringing together high-altitude wines, food, creativity and one of the clearest skies in the world.
A practice focused on creating greater mobility, stability and freedom in the body.
A quiet morning to share another table while the valley sets the pace of the day.
Wander the local market and discover pieces made by Elqui Valley artisans.
Enjoy the house, the pool or simply the landscape before the retreat closes.
A space to give thanks for the path travelled and integrate everything lived these days.
Our last great shared table, celebrating the journey with fire cooking, conversation and the Elqui Valley sky.
A final morning to enjoy the valley calmly before heading back.
We say goodbye carrying the learnings, the connections and the memories shared during Origen.
Among mountains, vineyards, rivers and one of the clearest skies on earth, this land offers the perfect setting to stop, breathe and reconnect. But its true richness goes far beyond its landscapes: this valley was home to the Diaguita people, whose understanding of life was deeply connected to nature and its cycles.
Here days begin with the first light over the mountains. Meals follow the rhythm of the land and the seasons. Conversations stretch around a shared table. Nights end under one of the most extraordinary skies on the planet.
Here, time feels slow again.
Origen exists thanks to local producers, farmers, cooks and artisans who open the doors of their work. Through them you’ll discover:
Casa Álvarez was for many years the old school of Alcohuaz. Carefully restored, it keeps the spirit of that place of gathering and community. Built in adobe, stone and wood, it preserves the traditional architecture of northern Chile: its walls regulate temperature and its corridors and courtyards converse with the landscape.
A few steps away is Casa Espejo, also known as Bistró Shala, tied to the winemaking history of Alcohuaz: it was once part of the grape-drying process after harvest.
We work with seasonal ingredients and favour produce grown and made in the Elqui Valley. Fruit, vegetables, herbs, cheeses, oils, wines and local preparations are part of a proposal that celebrates the landscape and the people behind it.
Designed by Paula Pesse & Ander de la Hoz
Food is not a complement to the journey.It is one of the ways of living the territory.
To create an experience where movement, food, territory and community coexist naturally.
A yoga teacher with more than a decade guiding practices of movement, breath and wellbeing. Her teaching invites each person to connect with their body from a kind, conscious and accessible place. At Origen she guides the yoga, breathwork and meditation practices, designed to regulate the nervous system and cultivate presence, and holds the moments of integration.
A chef and experience creator who believes hospitality lives in the small details. At Origen she is the host and curator: she designs the arc of the retreat, cares for every detail of the hospitality and develops the culinary proposal so each moment reflects the essence of the Elqui Valley.
A chef trained at Basque Culinary Center, he sees cooking as a way of gathering people around a table and telling the story of a territory through its ingredients. At Origen he leads the execution of the culinary proposal, working with seasonal produce and local producers.
From your arrival in La Serena to the last breakfast in the valley, we take care of every detail.
Every retreat is different, but one thing always repeats: people return home feeling more connected to themselves, to nature and to those around them.
“We arrived one way and left so much better.”
Julieta · Origen participant
“I leave with a full heart.”
Ale · Origen participant
“A place that brings together everything you need to connect with the earth and with yourself.”
Claudia · Origen participant
“I loved what Paula transmits — her professionalism and the passion in everything she does.”
Denisse · Origen participant
Both options include accommodation, food, transfers to and from La Serena Airport and the full programme.
Maximum 15 participants · Places are assigned in order of confirmation
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Origen is an intimate experience for a maximum of 15 participants. Before confirming each booking we like to get to know the people who will be part of the group.
Tell us about yourself, what draws you to Origen and which option interests you.
We’ll review your information and get in touch to answer questions and tell you more.
You’ll receive payment instructions and everything you need to prepare your trip.
Cancellations must be requested in writing to the Origen email. The booking is confirmed once payment is received.