Leo Room

The Space

The Leo room is a private room located at Casa Awänímä, a communal living property and eco-lodge designed to inspire peace and a deeper connection to nature. This room is created with natural materials like light-clay-straw walls and Guatemalan-harvested teak floors. The earthen walls maintain a fresh indoor temperature, and the natural plaster gives it a cozy, earthy feel.

This room has a matrimonial-sized bed, a closet for hanging clothes, shelves, a desk, and a small front porch. There's an outdoor bathroom with a compost toilet, sink and shower just steps away (note that this bathroom is shared with other guests). The room has been thoughtfully designed and lovingly decorated with handmade textiles and artisan goods, creating the perfect balance between a natural feel and comfortable luxury.

This room is also located near our brand new open-air cafe space, where guests have a communal space to eat, work, and hang out with each other. The cafe has a breathtaking view of the valley, lake, and volcanoes, and the big open sky that's always a wonder to watch.

When you book with us, you'll have access to the outdoor yoga deck (covered in passion fruit!), earthen temazcal and river-fed plunge pool, and lounge areas around the property to read a book or drink your coffee. We can also help you to arrange a massage on the property for extra relaxation.

THE LAND
If you dream of having a homestead or permaculture farm someday, this place will give you a lot of inspiration!

The gardens were all designed according to permaculture principles, built “on-contour” meaning they follow the curves of the mountain to maximize water distribution and penetration into the soil. We used rocks from the land to build the terraces. Everything has been made by hand.

Our gardens are fully organic, meaning they have never seen a chemical fertilizer or pesticide. We make our own compost here with the help of chickens and food scraps, which then goes into the garden bed to add nutrition.

In the gardens you’ll find many perennial foods, like gandul (pigeon pea), malanga (taro root), maracuya (passion fruit), citrus, mora (mulberry), avocado, and fig.

Guests love harvesting fresh herbs for teas and cooking. Our many herbs to choose from include lemongrass, tarragon, rosemary, thyme, oregano, basil, sage, chamomile, wormwood, comfrey, geranium, yarrow, horsetail, rue, lemon verbena, mint, lavender, plantain, epazote, and more.

You’ll also find many flowers which we love to plant for beauty and also to attract pollinators like hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.

As land stewards, it is important to us to create as much biodiversity as possible, grow medicine in the form of herbs and fresh, healthy food that will nourish our bodies, and create habitats for insects and birds. We are blessed to have a lot of water in Tzununa, and it’s our responsibility and honor to maximize the water to create abundance and fertility on the land.

ABOUT TZUNUNA
Tzununa is a quiet town with not that much to do, and we like it that way. It creates an atmosphere of tranquility and small-town vibes.

The property is a 5-minute walk from Love Probiotics (Friday night pizza!), Gaia Dance Temple (Sunday ecstatic dance), and Karuna, which offers kirtan on Sundays. Another 5 minute walk uphill, you'll find many trails in the mountain to enjoy the trees, rivers, and waterfalls. The lake is a 15 minute walk downhill or a 5-minute Tuk Tuk ride, and you can access all the other villages via walking, tuk tuk or boat.

San Marcos is a popular town for travelers, and it's a close tuk-tuk ride away, where you'll find tons of restaurants, shops, and activities. Close enough if you want it, and far enough away for you to escape the buzz of a busy town.

If you'd like to come with a large group of friends or family, check out our other listings, and book together!

For more, check out our website at www . awanima . com

Guest access
Feel free to enjoy the entire grounds which has large grassy patches, herb and vegetable gardens, fruit tree terraces, a yoga deck, and a cold plunge and sauna that can be lit upon request.

During your stay
I live on-site so if I'm there, I'm happy to show you around and answer any questions you have! Whats App is also a great way to communicate with me. If I'm not on the property at the time, Cheyo, our property manager, will be the best contact for you.

Other things to note

We have Starlink wifi available for guests to use.

Laundry is available on-site for an additional fee.

The sauna can be fired up upon request for an extra fee, which includes an herbal jarra for steaming and bathing.