21 Hummingbird Way, Middlesex, Stann Creek, Middlesex, BZ

Sattva Land | A Transformative Retreat Center & Eco Micro-Village in Belize

Sattva Retreat is a rare opportunity to acquire one of Belize’s most established eco retreat destinations, a fully off-grid micro village thoughtfully integrated into 20 acres of pristine tropical rainforest along Hummingbird Way in Middlesex, Belize. Designed as both a transformational retreat center and an ecological residential community, Sattva represents a fully realized vision of sustainable living, wellness tourism, and experiential hospitality.

Developed through years of careful stewardship, Sattva is a response to a growing global demand for depth, balance, connection, and nature-based experiences. The property seamlessly blends income-producing retreat infrastructure with a thriving micro community, creating a resilient and diversified ownership model.

Location & Setting

Positioned in the heart of the Stann Creek District and directly accessible from the iconic Hummingbird Highway, Sattva is ideally located between Dangriga and Belmopan, less than two hours from the international airport. Set at the foothills of the Maya Mountains, the property is surrounded by lush rainforest, rolling hills, freshwater creeks, and extraordinary biodiversity.

This central location offers convenient access to national parks, protected wildlife areas, waterfalls, caves, rivers, and Caribbean beaches, providing guests and residents with a true jungle-to-sea experience while maintaining ease of travel and logistics.

Retreat Center & Micro Village Concept

Sattva operates as a fully functioning retreat center hosting healing retreats, transformational workshops, and immersive learning experiences. Nature is the primary healer here, woven into every aspect of the guest journey, from accommodations and communal spaces to gardens, water features, and trails.

As a micro village, Sattva offers a warm, inclusive, multi-generational environment where families, facilitators, and long-term residents coexist in harmony. The residential community currently consists of five homes occupied by a mix of full-time and part-time residents, many of whom are practitioners and facilitators in wellness, movement, and healing arts. This built-in community significantly enhances the retreat offering by providing on-site programming, leadership, and expertise.

In-house offerings include fitness coaching, sound therapy, conscious dance, permaculture education, cacao ceremonies, chocolate-making workshops, music and kirtan events, somatic therapy, and more, creating a turnkey experiential ecosystem.

Amenities & Experience

At the heart of the property is a stunning natural swimming pool fed by a year-round freshwater creek. This pool serves as a central gathering point and tranquil oasis for guests and residents while supporting local wildlife. The surrounding permaculture-based gardens, jungle paths, and meditative walking trails create a deeply immersive environment.

Additional amenities include jungle hikes, spa treatments, healing elixirs, curated wellness experiences, children’s play areas, and gated access.

Infrastructure & Sustainability

Sattva is 100 percent off-grid and powered by a centralized Tesla solar energy system with a 56 kW storage capacity, 50 solar panels, and three inverters supplying power to the entire village. The property features a complete potable water system sourced from a natural spring-fed creek and distributed throughout all buildings and parcels.

This self-sustaining infrastructure significantly reduces operating costs while aligning with global ESG and eco-tourism standards.

What’s Included in the Offering?

The total property consists of a 20-acre parcel. Approximately 8 acres have been subdivided into residential lots ranging from 0.4 to 1.4 acres. The retreat business, Sattva Land Ltd., owns the remaining 12 acres, which are included in this offering along with one remaining vacant residential lot, Lot #7.

Key Improvements & Structures

Yoga & Wellness Center, “The Bianhua”
A striking two-story, 3,200 square foot structure with 1,600 square feet of upper-level indoor space designed for yoga, dance, fitness, music, and group gatherings. Features include local hardwood floors, 270-degree jungle views, dimmable lighting, a professional sound system, and full equipment for up to 20 participants.

Restaurant & Café with Commercial Kitchen
A spacious commercial kitchen serving retreats and guests, fully equipped with stainless steel appliances including a 36-inch commercial Blodgett oven, six-burner commercial stove, hood system, prep stations, refrigeration, freezer, pantry, and dishwashing facilities. Adjacent laundry, linen storage, and guest bathrooms support retreat operations.

Retail Gift Shop
A charming on-site shop featuring locally made products and in-house creations such as small-batch chocolate, jewelry, soaps, bug repellents, visionary art, and crafts.

Garden House
A hardwood residence accommodating up to eight guests, featuring multiple sleeping rooms, open-air corridors, forest views, and access to nearby composting toilets and outdoor showers. Includes a screened communal kitchen serving guests without private kitchens.

Shala Cabins
Three private, upscale cabins accommodating six to nine guests total. Includes one full studio with a king bed, kitchen, and bathroom, plus two additional cabins with queen beds, day beds, and private bathrooms. Flexible bed configurations allow increased capacity for retreat groups.

Business Operations Included

• Retreat center operations
• Property management for residential rental pool
• Utility provider for electricity and potable water
• Restaurant and café operations
• Wellness and event center operations
• Rental income from Garden House and Shala Cabins
• Sale of remaining residential lot
• Significant expansion potential for additional cabins or programming spaces

Investment Highlights

• Established, income-producing eco retreat with operating history
• Fully off-grid Tesla-powered infrastructure with low operating costs
• 20 acres of rainforest with central Belize location
• Diversified revenue streams including retreats, lodging, events, utilities, food service, and lot sales
• Built-in facilitator community reducing staffing and programming costs
• Scalable model with room for expansion of cabins and retreat capacity
• Strong alignment with global wellness tourism, eco travel, and experiential hospitality trends
• Fee-simple ownership with no restrictions for foreign buyers
• No capital gains tax and low annual property taxes
• English-speaking jurisdiction with British common law legal system

Why Invest in Belize

Belize continues to attract global investors seeking a combination of yield, sustainability, and lifestyle-driven appreciation. Foreign buyers enjoy fee-simple ownership with no ownership restrictions, no capital gains tax, and minimal holding costs. English is the official language, and the legal system is transparent and familiar to international investors.

For buyers interested in assembling a broader portfolio, an additional waterfront opportunity is available nearby, allowing for a clustered, multi-asset investment strategy within the same high-demand region.

A Legacy Asset

Founded in 2014 by the Garofalo Family, Sattva Land has matured into a community-owned, living model of conscious development, rooted in permaculture, learning, and balanced living. It is rare to find an offering where land, infrastructure, business, and soul are so cohesively aligned.

Sattva Land is ideal for a buyer seeking stewardship, impact, and long-term value, whether as a retreat destination, eco-community, wellness brand expansion, or legacy holding.

This is not just a property... It is an invitation to carry forward a living vision.

Listed in partnership with Dean & Kim Astren of Astren Real Estate in Belize.