7 Day Medically Supervised Buchinger Fasting Retreat, Mexico

A 7-day medically supervised fasting retreat at a boutique hacienda in Jalisco, Mexico, based on the Buchinger Wilhelmi method. It’s designed for entrepreneurs, executives and busy professionals who want a real reset for body and mind. Over five days you fast together with a small group, guided by a team of physicians, nurses and nutritionists. Each day follows a simple rhythm: a fresh juice at midday and a warm vegetable broth in the evening, with sessions in between. These include yoga, breathwork, therapeutic writing, sound healing, art therapy and coaching. The rest of your time is for walks, rest and quiet in the hacienda gardens. Every guest fills out a medical questionnaire before booking, which our doctor and nutritionist review. Nurses check on you every morning. Guests usually leave feeling lighter and more energized, with a clearer mind and a new relationship with food, plus tools they can keep using at home. After the retreat, you stay connected through our follow-up community.

Meals included Vegetarian Unlimited natural water and herbal teas are included throughout the retreat. Participants can choose between two fasting approaches: • Buchinger-style fasting, which includes approximately 250 calories per day in liquids (fresh juices and vegetable broths), or • Water fasting, for those who prefer to consume only water and herbal teas. On the arrival day (Saturday), a light preparation dinner is included to gently prepare the body for the fasting process. At the end of the retreat, the fast is carefully broken with a guided breakfast, which is also included. All beverages and fasting-support liquids provided during the program are included in the retreat package.

Taxi or rideshare recommended Getting to the retreat The retreat takes place at a 17th-century boutique hacienda near Teuchitlán, in the valleys of Jalisco, Mexico. It’s about one hour west of Guadalajara. Flights Fly into Guadalajara International Airport (GDL). It has direct flights from many U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Chicago and Phoenix, as well as from Mexico City and other major Mexican cities. The hacienda is about 62 km (38 miles) from the airport. Airport transfers The easiest option is a private transfer straight from GDL to the hacienda, about 1 hour by car. The hacienda can arrange this for an additional fee. We’re happy to help you coordinate it, and to connect you with other guests arriving around the same time so you can share the ride. Uber and authorized airport taxis are also available. Trains There is no passenger train service to the area. Our tip: Plan to arrive in Guadalajara the day before, or on the morning of day one, so you can reach the hacienda calmly before our opening session.