{"id":52193,"date":"2025-08-25T11:24:32","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T11:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoptraveler.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/25\/a-weekend-escape-at-our-habitas-san-miguel-de-allende-mexico-wild-junket\/"},"modified":"2025-08-26T07:34:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T07:34:24","slug":"escape-at-our-habitas-san-miguel-de-allende-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoptraveler.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/25\/escape-at-our-habitas-san-miguel-de-allende-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"Escape at Our Habitas San Miguel de Allende, Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The second we opened the car door, it smelled like someone was burning a very fancy, earthy candle\u2014the kind that says, \u201cYou\u2019re about to relax whether you like it or not.\u201d That sacred aroma of copal smoke meant one thing: we\u2019d arrived at Our Habitas San Miguel de Allende, and check-in was about to get spiritual.<\/p>\n

Instead of a front desk, there was a carpet, low table, and incense. Our concierge gently asked us to close our eyes for a quick meditation. I tried. I really did. But all I could think was, Did I remember to pack my daughter\u2019s toothbrush? And also, what\u2019s that smell\u2014is it me or is it the incense?<\/p>\n

Still, by the time he finished explaining the whole \u201cwellness, community, and nature\u201d thing, I have to admit: my shoulders had dropped approximately two inches. The outside world felt far, far away. And so began our Countryside Culinary Journey\u2014a weekend that promised more than just a change of scenery. It promised naps.<\/p>\n

A Room with a View (and a Dog Bed)<\/p>\n

Our Habitas is basically a bunch of adorable little casitas sprinkled across a hillside like someone got excited with a fairy-tale salt shaker. There are 60 of them, tucked between cacti and wildflowers. Very minimalist. Very \u201cwe don\u2019t need walls when we have views.\u201d<\/p>\n

Our room had floor-to-ceiling windows, earthy tones, and a welcome platter featuring local wine, cheese, and meats. They\u2019d also set up a bed for our 10-year-old daughter and\u2014this is the real test of any hotel\u2014a giant, plush dog bed for Brownie, our four-legged chaos agent.<\/p>\n

But the real win was outside: a private deck opening onto an open field. Our daughter and Brownie immediately morphed into wilderness explorers, sprinting through the grass like they\u2019d never seen oxygen before. My husband and I sat on the deck, wine in hand, doing absolutely nothing. It was glorious.<\/p>\n

We Make Guac Now<\/p>\n

The \u201cculinary journey\u201d kicked off with a private guacamole-making class in the garden. Their sous chef taught us the ways of the avocado. My daughter was fully invested, mashing away like a tiny, focused chef. I mostly just ate the chips.<\/p>\n

Afterward, we lounged by a fire pit drinking grapefruit cocktails so good I briefly considered asking the mixologist for marriage. (I didn\u2019t. But it was close.)<\/p>\n

Dinner Was a Flavor Fireworks Show<\/p>\n

That night, we had a four-course dinner at Comunidad, the resort\u2019s farm-to-table restaurant. We\u2019re talking next-level Mexican food. The ceviche was so fresh I\u2019m pretty sure the fish introduced itself. The corn esquites made street corn look lazy. And the short rib? It fell off the bone like it was tired of holding on. Honestly, one of the best meals I\u2019ve had in San Miguel, and I live here.<\/p>\n

We Flew. It Was Cloudy.<\/p>\n

Saturday morning we dragged ourselves out of bed at an ungodly hour for a hot air balloon ride. The good news: we went up. The less-good news: it was so cloudy our view was basically\u2026 more clouds. We did spot our house from the air, though, which was cool for three seconds. Mostly it was very, very quiet and very, very peaceful. I almost napped mid-air.<\/p>\n

The rest of the day we dedicated to the art of doing nothing. My husband and daughter read. I fell asleep on the deck with Brownie. It was everything.<\/p>\n

Painting, Drinking, and More Meat<\/p>\n

That evening we joined a \u201cpinto y tinto\u201d class\u2014painting and wine. I am no artist. My tree looked like a broccoli floret. But the wine was delicious and the people were fun. Dinner was another home run: ribs that surrendered at the touch of a fork and steak so perfect I almost clapped.<\/p>\n

Pool Day, But Make It Natural<\/p>\n

Sunday morning we hit La Playita, the resort\u2019s natural pool area. There was a clear, minty pool for adults, a warmer one with a play structure for kids (our daughter basically moved in), and even a lagoon where you could paddleboard. We floated. We swung in hammocks. We did not check our phones.<\/p>\n

There was also a weekend market nearby selling everything from organic veggies to small-batch mezcal. I bought cheese. Because when there\u2019s artisanal cheese, you buy the cheese.<\/p>\n

Brunch Like It\u2019s a Festival<\/p>\n

We ended our trip with the resort\u2019s Sunday brunch\u2014a legit feast with slow-roasted pork, stews, grilled chorizo, and warm tortillas. We played Scrabble. We ate for two hours. It was the kind of lazy, delicious morning that makes you forget emails exist.<\/p>\n

The Takeaway<\/p>\n

Our Habitas isn\u2019t just a place to sleep. It\u2019s a place to remember how to breathe. It\u2019s designed for people who want to unplug without feeling like they\u2019re missing out. Also, the food is stupid good.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a meaningful escape in Mexico that doesn\u2019t involve a timeshare presentation, this is it.<\/p>\n

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Disclaimer: Our stay was hosted by Our Habitas, but all opinions\u2014and guacamole critiques\u2014are my own.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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