Banyan Group recently opened Banyan Tree Veya, Valle de Guadalupe, a luxurious wellbeing resort set amid the picturesque vineyard landscape of Mexico’s wine country. Accessible within 90 minutes from the U.S. border, the opening marks the first full-fledged property for the group’s dedicated wellbeing brand, Banyan Tree Veya, which offers a haven for those seeking connection.
“We are excited to debut our wellbeing-focused Veya brand in North America, where the wellness industry is booming, while also bringing something new to the region of Valle de Guadalupe, which is currently mostly known for its wine and culinary offerings,” says Peter Hechler, senior vice president, head of regional operations, Africa, Europe, Middle East & Americas at Banyan Group. “Banyan Tree Veya, meaning to weave, was created to provide a place of connection with oneself, others, and nature. It offers a safe space where our guests can discover new possibilities and wisdom through the various somatic practices and embodiment therapies, so that they can integrate into their path of wellbeing.”
Designed by acclaimed Mexican architect Michel Rojkind and interiors by smArq Arquitectura, the resort embraces the earth’s architecture and blends seamlessly into the rolling hills of Valle de Guadalupe. Nestled in the hills of Baja California, the 16-acre Banyan Tree Veya, Valle de Guadalupe features a bespoke collection of 30 villas with private plunge pools, a variety of wellbeing experiences, and an ethnobotanical garden. The resort also offers a private winery that will debut its own exclusive collection of wines dedicated solely to Grenache, as well as several exceptional culinary outlets that are poised to set a new gastronomic standard in the renowned wine region of Valle de Guadalupe.
Accommodations
Each villa at the resort is a testament to modern luxury, featuring a private plunge pool, wine bar, luxurious bathroom, fireplace, and exterior terrace. With panoramic windows framing uninterrupted vistas, guests can marvel at the ever-changing scenery from the comfort of their beds. Inside, organically crafted interiors featuring elegant furniture pieces that have been meticulously crafted from dehydrated Tzalam wood, sourced from the tropical forests of Mexico’s southern region, create a sense of harmony with the surrounding environment.
Designed with wellbeing in mind, each villa also offers a range of high-end amenities, including yoga mats, floating weights, and mindfulness aids, ensuring a holistic and rejuvenating stay. A standout villa includes the Winemaker’s Three-bedroom Pool Villa, with impressive vineyard views suitable for six guests in over 3,400 square feet.
Wellbeing
Drawing on Asian traditions that date back centuries, Banyan Tree Veya’s wellbeing experiences are formed around the Banyan Group’s 8 Pillars of Wellbeing, a foundation for a holistic and enriching journey toward overall wellbeing. Itineraries are customized around each individual from a questionnaire and pre-arrival consultation with a team of experts, including spa manager Heriberto Peña, who brings over a decade of experience in the luxury spa and wellness space.
The Veya Spa is home to four treatment rooms, the Desert Spring hydrotherapy room, the Vitality Fitness Studio, the White Cave for meditation and sound healing, the Multifunction Movement Studio, two hilltop pools, a labyrinth, and a traditional temazcal. It offers a diverse range of world-class treatments deeply rooted in Asian and local indigenous rituals, met with homemade products from Veya Pharm, the property’s garden, and a range of unique wellbeing offerings, from Qi Body Flow to ancient fusion massage techniques. Integrating functional movement and mindful awareness, daily group and private classes include breathwork, singing bowl therapy, apothecary workshops, yoga, meditation, and more.
The first in Valle de Guadalupe, the property’s traditional Mexican temazcal (house of heat) ritual cleanses the mind and body. The transformative, culturally rooted ceremony is guided by a local Temazcalero, who will lead guests through the rituals of deep breathing exercises, meditative chants, and drumming to help release tension and renew their energy, before stepping into the temazcal dome with hot stones and medicinal plants that will purify the senses on all levels. A closing ritual will seal the transformation, enhancing mental clarity and spiritual renewal.
Culinary and Events
Led by food and beverage manager Fernando Labra Degante, the resort’s seven culinary concepts aim to inspire conscious living, seamlessly weaving healthy ingredients and practices into both traditional and modern Mexican dishes utilizing fresh, locally harvested food that supports small farms and is sustainably sourced.
Banyan Tree Veya, Valle de Guadalupe offers an exceptional venue for weddings, events, and celebrations with state-of-the-art facilities in a unique setting, with curated and grounding activities for groups to enjoy the surrounding valley and its culture. From intimate elopements to property buyouts, an events manager will provide exceptional packages for groups of all sizes, in spaces such as the 1,484 square foot Terrace, as well as Pictograma Winery and a variety of outdoor and culinary spaces from which to choose.
“We are excited to welcome guests to Banyan Tree Veya Valle de Guadalupe and to inspire journeys through an organic synergy of wine and wellbeing in a unique, breathtaking setting,” says general manager Ximena Dipp. “Here, the passion for wellbeing and connection to nature of our team members is revealed through the curation of remarkable experiences for our guests, from discovering the journey of Grenache by our winemakers to finding rejuvenation through ancient local rituals with our healers.”
Located in the vast and understated beauty of northern Baja California, the resort is Banyan Group’s fifth property in the Mexico region and is accessible via San Diego or Tijuana International Airport.
