Welcome to The Dreaming House

Behind a gated wall in the village of San Sebastian Xolopan, adjacent to the ancient city of Teotihuacan, lies the Casa del Suenos. Within its spacious compound are a dozen rooms decorated with the art of Mexico’s past, both recent and distant. The rooms have modern conveniences, but no modern annoyances. The atmosphere is reminiscent of the house of don Juan’s warrior's party, as described in the books of Carlos Castaneda, Florinda Donner and Taisha Abelar. One expects time to stretch and space to bend. Miracles seem normal, and are. Meals in the spacious and gracious dining hall are miraculous in themselves, country Mexican food prepared with skill and love. It’s a magical place for a magical time.

The Estate The original home which forms the nucleus of the Dreaming House dates back over a hundred years.  Although updated and converted entirely for retreat use, traditional family hospitality still graces the grounds.  Facilities the living/teaching complex, a detached kitchen/dining building, and a part time residence.  It will accommodate groups of up to 25 persons in gracious comfort for retreats, power journeys, and workshops. We invite inquiries about pricing and scheduling - please click here

Entry to guest quarters

Guest patio

Fountain in guest patio

When classes are not being held, the Salon and its large covered patio area offers room for meditation, private study, and relaxation. More pictures of the Teaching Salon and the story of the Virgin of Guadelupe will be available soon!.

Accommodations
There are no “cookie-cutter” rooms at The Dreaming House.  Rooms are large with comfortable queen and twin size beds.  Floors and bathrooms feature ceramic tile and many unique wall murals and pictures add to the gracious, family atmosphere. The Dreaming House can accommodate up to 25 persons.  Each sleeping room has a private bathroom with shower, except for two bedrooms which share a single bathroom and common parlor/library area.

Dining Meals are taken family-style in La Cocina (the dining room), a large room which can seat up to 70 people.  The traditional kitchen is staffed by family members, led by your hostess, Veronica Contla Galicia.  Two meals (breakfast and early supper) with set menus and bottled water (for rooms and day excursions) are included.

Vegetarian meals can be provided with advance notice and a variety of familiar dishes are available, but we recommend that organizers choose traditional Mexican cuisine, featuring tamales, mixiotes, pozole, nopalitos, flan, and more.  Dinner may also include beer and tequila at the option of trip organizers.  Traditional breakfasts include such dishes as scrambled eggs (sometimes Mexican-style) or hotcakes, frijoles, fresh tortillas, juice, and coffee.

The dining area is open all evening for “midnight snacks.”

Transportation
All transportation is provided by licensed, insured vehicles.  Larger groups are driven in 15-30 passenger mini-buses with professional drivers.  Alberto carefully selects drivers to ensure that Dreaming House guests have safe, reliable transportation.

Package fees include transportation to and from the airport in Mexico City, transportation to and from the Pyramids (if desired), and trips into San Juan.  Nearby merchants include a Wal-Mart and a 24-hour ATM.  Groups may also arrange transportation to little-known ruins and sacred sites within a half-hour’s drive.

With prior arrangement, we can provided transportation and guided tours to the Basilica, museums, Frida Kahlo’s residence, and incredible shopping in Tenochtitlan (Mexico City).  Please let us know what you want to see!

Handcrafts Alberto Hernandez Romero is well known for his original stone carving and inlay artistry.  He also maintains a large inventory of locally-made crafts of all sorts.  He requires that all items he sells be locally made from authentic stone and materials.  Silver and custom jewelry is also available upon request.