All the FAQs given
🌴 what is A to Z EcoRetreats?
A to Z EcoRetreats creates personalized jungle immersions at A to Z EcoFarm in Harmonyville, Belize. Your experience is shaped around your likes, dislikes, needs, curiosities, intentions, preferred activities, dietary preferences, and many other considerations. A to Z Eco🌴Retreats blend nature + connection + play with attentive jungle luxury.
🌴 who is welcome—and do I need to join a scheduled retreat?
We welcome solo travelers, couples, families, friends traveling together, and small groups. You don’t need to join a formal retreat, although mom & kids are also welcome to participate in any of our monthly Momma & Me In BZ gatherings. Your experience A to Z EcoFarm is personalized around you, your dates, and what would make your time in the jungle most special for you.
🌴 how long can I stay?
Your length of stay is up to you! Come for a 3-day jungle reset, come for 7 days off the grid, stay for a month. Or make a real life change and stay forever? All options are on the table.
🌴 what is included in my stay?
Every jungle immersion is personalized rather than sold as one fixed package. We provide the ecofarm space; cooking, eating, sleeping, lounging, bathing, toilet, and laundry accommodations; personalized hospitality based on the type of experience you want; and all supported activities (on- and off-site) that you’d like to experience. We’ll coordinate transportation and any special comforts according to your needs & preferences.
🌴 what is the flow of a typical day?
Jungle life is intentionally spacious rather than tightly scheduled. Most days center around communal fire-hearth cooking, unstructured time on the land, and one primary signature activity. Your particular rhythm is personalized, with room to rest, play, connect, work, or simply go take a nap.
🌴 what activities can we do?
Too many to list them all! River swimming, farm-to-table cooking, forest bathing, hammock lounging, visiting the butterfly garden, touring the food forest, jungle gardening, orchid hunting, wildlife viewing, making music, star gazing, jungle spa treatments, tree climbing, playing in mud, or taking a village farm tour—just to name a few. We can also take day trips to kayak the Belize River, explore Maya ruins, go to the beach, visit the Belize Zoo, go cave tubing & ziplining at Nohoch Che’en, swim in St. Hermann’s Blue Hole, or enjoy shopping & lunch in San Ignacio.
Your personalized jungle immersion typically features one signature activity per day. Experiences like swimming, cooking around fire, and enjoying the butterfly garden may occur naturally throughout the day. More advanced activities such as river kayaking, cave tubing, and visiting Maya ruins are typically whole-day trips. See the complete list of supported activities ➝ design my ecoretreat.
🌴 what are the sleeping accommodations like?
Sleeping accommodations across the ecofarm are intentionally varied. Your options include detached, elevated jungle cabañas; palm-grove sleeping pods with twin- or queen-size beds; and the premium riverside master cabaña with a king-size bed and waterfall sitting area. All sleeping accommodations include a mattress, pillow, sheets, blankets, and practical amenities such as portable and interior lighting. Enjoy grounded, functional comfort that lets you sleep well, stay dry, and feel held by the jungle rather than isolated from it.
🌴 how do I select my sleeping accommodations?
Sleeping accommodations are one of the choices built into your personalized jungle immersion. Share your preferences while designing your ecoretreat so the overnight accommodation is well suited to your needs.
🌴 what is the bathroom and shower situation?
Another excellent question. The ecofarm intentionally does not have showers because we only bathe in the river! A couple of permanent outhouses are scattered around the property—all very breezy, private, and intentionally throne like.
🌴 is there electricity and/or wifi?
Yes. The off-grid ecofarm is solar powered and provides consistent daytime electric power, along with fast WiFi with dedicated bandwidth. Sleeping arrangements also include practical portable and interior lighting. If remote work or specific device-related access matters to you, we’ll cover that when personalizing your stay.
🌴 is there air conditioning?
No, although we sometimes use fans during the day. The sleeping spaces are well ventilated and benefit from the jungle getting comfortably cool at night. We completely cool our bodies before sleep by bathing in the river—under the moonlight and stars!
🌴 can I work remotely from the ecofarm?
Yes! The verandah includes a large table, office chairs, fast and reliable WiFi, and constant breeze. Productive work time can be included in the rhythm of your stay—though the jungle may be (delightfully) very distracting.
🌴 what is the food experience?
Food is a communal, grounding rhythm that anchors our day, with cooking often centered around the fire hearth. Ingredients for meals often come directly from the ecofarm. You may choose to participate in fire-centered cooking or have meals prepared and served for you; kitchen operations, preparation, and cleanup are always handled by the A to Z team.
🌴 can you accommodate dietary preferences or allergies?
All dietary preferences are supported competently, including vegan, vegetarian, and allergy needs. Partial or total fasting is also supported with care and experience. Please share dietary requirements in advance so your meals can be planned responsibly.
🌴 do I have to disconnect from my devices?
Your device-use schedule is one of the design choices for your jungle immersion. Full digital disconnection is the gold standard for presence and rest, but is not always realistic. Alternatives may include a limited daily window or access during business hours. Emergency access is always available. Shared and communal areas are device-free by default unless a specific exception is agreed in advance.
🌴 what is the jungle weather like?
Belize has three primary seasons—cool and wet, hot and dry, and hot and wet. The wettest months are November & December, while the hottest & driest stretch is usually April through early June. Sleeping and indoor spaces are protected and well ventilated, while covered areas and flexible scheduling help outdoor life adapt to the weather. The weather is not an obstacle but part of your jungle experience.
🌴 what should I expect from insects and wildlife?
A to Z EcoFarm is a living jungle environment, and daily life brings you close to plants, insects, and wildlife in their natural surroundings. That connection is part of the immersion rather than something we take extreme measures to remove. Share any relevant allergies, fears, medical conditions, or other concerns in advance so they can be considered responsibly.
🌴 what do I need to know about Belize?
Belize is a small, English-speaking country in Central America with a relaxed pace of life and rich blend of Caribbean, Latin American, and post-colonial influences. The local currency is the Belize dollar, which is pegged 2:1 to the U.S. dollar, with U.S. dollars widely accepted. Belize is easy to navigate, warm year-round, and known for its lush jungle, scenic rivers, barrier reef, and extensive cave system. Belize is lovingly nicknamed The Jewel.
🌴 what should I know about safety, mobility, and personal responsibility?
The ecofarm is a living jungle environment. Terrain is slippery or uneven in places, weather patterns vary, and daily life integrates river, fire, plants, insects, and wildlife in their natural environment. Guests are expected to take personal responsibility for their bodies, limits, and choices. Clear paths, steps, and handrails are provided where appropriate, and activities are never compulsory. Please disclose relevant medical conditions, allergies, injuries, or accessibility needs in advance so your experience can be designed to prioritize safety.
🌴 what emergency support is available?
Your host is first-aid certified and a former lifeguard, and standard first-aid supplies are maintained on site. Western Regional Hospital and St. Luke’s Hospital in Belmopan are both eight miles from the ecofarm.
🌴 where is the ecofarm, and how will I get there?
A to Z EcoFarm is in Harmonyville, about 45 minutes from the BZE airport. Transportation is coordinated as part of your immersion design, with private airport pickup and return typically provided. You will receive clear, advance instructions for arriving at the meeting point.
Many signature activities take place on or near the ecofarm. When off-site transportation is part of your immersion experience, A to Z EcoRetreats coordinates it.
🌴 how is pricing determined?
Pricing is personalized and discussed transparently once the shape of your stay is clear. Per-person cost is primarily influenced by group size, the length of stay, the nature of your signature activities, and any additional amenities you may require. Final pricing and payment terms are agreed in writing before any payment occurs.
🌴 what is the cancellation policy?
All payments to A to Z EcoRetreats are generally non-refundable. We recognize that truly unavoidable circumstances can arise, and the option of rescheduling may be considered at our sole discretion. Any such consideration is evaluated case by case and is not guaranteed.
🌴 I’m interested! what is my next step?
Click design my ecoretreat to answer some easy questions about what you want! Expect a personalized ecoretreat design proposal—prepared for discussion—in your inbox within 48 hours.
🌴 what should I bring?
Bring yourself. Bring lightweight clothing, swimwear for the river + mudpit, comfortable shoes that can get dirty, sandals, and a reusable water bottle. A detailed packing list will be provided after booking.