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Surrounded by lively green gardens on Mexico’s Riviera Maya, Hotel La Semilla set out to offer a more conscious form of hospitality. One of its key goals is to spread awareness about the importance of nature in our lives. To that aim, Angie Rodriguez and Alexis Schärer have launched an initiative called Árboles La Semilla, through

“Hospitality should have no other nature than love.” — Henrietta Mears   Nature and its ecosystem services are at the center of the hospitality business proposition: from food and beverage offers to guests’ enjoyment of natural landscape at a destination. Nature is not only a ‘capital’ component available to businesses, but a source of solutions to

“The first and best victory is to conquer self.” –Plato   Learning to effectively lead yourself and others all comes down to discipline. Happiness, success, and fulfillment stem from focus and self-control. Because with discipline and self-control we actually accomplish more of the goals we truly care about. Self-discipline is the bridge between goals defined and goals accomplished.  There

“The purpose of life is a life of purpose.” –Robin Sharma Everyday you have the opportunity or the best time to pursue your projects and goals in life, remember that life is happening now. Living deliberately is about purposeful action — choosing to use your time, attention and energy productively. Purpose can give us energy, optimism,

“Earth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, the mountain and the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books.” — John Lubbock We all know that nature doesn’t need people. People need nature. Right? We must understand there are aspects of how our planet

This is our guide to enjoy and experience Riviera Maya to it’s full potential.  Each place shown here was specifically chosen for you to have a unique experience as a local… Top Picks Island of Cozumel  Snorkel Adventure  Have a wonderful experience snorkeling around the island on different reefs enjoying the beautiful weather. Soliman Bay The

We are happy to share this beautiful article, first published on chiccollection.com.  We believe it is a lovely explanation of our story and we are honored to share it with you all.     As you wander into Hotel La Semilla Mexico, stopping at the front desk, you may notice a discrete message that displays

Isn’t it beautiful how we get a chance to reinvent ourselves every 365 days?  At Hotel La Semilla, we are always excited to shed our skin from last year and emerge as a better version of ourselves in anticipation for everything that lies ahead.  For this reason, we find it helpful to set an intention or purpose

This is our guide to enjoy and experience Playa del Carmen to it’s full potential. Each place shown here was specifically chosen for you to have a unique experience as a local. A few years ago, Playa del Carmen was a very small town, which became a unique destination rich in history and culture. Brief

Travel has played a big roll in our lives for many years. We believe passionately that travel and immersing oneself in other cultures broadens the mind and the vision… This is why we are sharing this section to promote local culture, artists, hidden places, and many other tips to encourage our guest, friends, family and

The foundations of our brand have always been rooted in the values we have kept throughout our lives. When we created our business, we knew that the philosophy of our company had to reflect the way in which we choose to live our lives (and yes, it is a choice). Early on in the process

A London-dwelling ex-fashion editor, one man on a mission to inspire clothes with personality, and a stunning German fashion blogger all graced the sandy-steps of Hotel La Semilla these months.  We are always honored to welcome extremely fashionable and enormously creative bloggers from around the world to stay with us. Every time we collaborate with

It is early morning; you have woken up sooner than expected. You quickly brew a cup of coffee and retire to a quiet place. What do you hear? Do you notice how different the world seems before the day begins? If you’ve spent time at Hotel La Semilla, you’d know that we have a humble

Beyond the dense mangrove, down a long dirt road you can find it: Soliman Bay. This is our secret spot, a place where we, as a family, spend lazy Sundays admiring the universe of sea creatures, marine vegetation and small jungle critters. It is a place where we can completely disconnect from our daily routine

During your stay at Hotel La Semilla in Playa del Carmen, it is inevitable that one will hear whispers about the hidden, crystal clear, natural cenotes of the region. Popular with both tourists and local set alike, cenotes are mineral-rich, natural bodies of water that can be found deep in the Mayan jungles. Cenotes were

We do not live complicated lives and we are grateful for that. Here in Mexico, we are able to harness the peace and sunshine around us everyday to craft a business with passion and integrity; and it is with passion and integrity that we have meticulously poured our hearts into planning Villa La Semilla. For

Food in Mexico is a serious subject. Not only are home grown chefs beginning to garner more and more acclaim each year, but the tradition of Mexican food and it’s significance to the culture is so strong, that UNESCO donned Mexican food as a Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2012. What is interesting to

“…that they are endowed (by their Creator) with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” –Thomas Jefferson   This fall, we were fortunate to have two very special guests stay with us at Hotel La Semilla. These guests were exploring Playa del Carmen and countless beautiful spots across

A very significant moment has arrived.  This past weekend, we welcomed our family, friends and community to the unveiling of our next project, Villa La Semilla. This beachfront rental home has been a passion project for us and we are thrilled to finally share the fruits of our labor. From it’s inception, Villa La Semilla

Playa del Carmen is seen as wild escape for party going millennials, while Tulum is positioned as the bohemian mecca for luxe hipsters. However, after living in Riviera Maya for over a decade, what has become evident is that there is more than meets the eye in both of these exciting destinations. Beyond the Party

The sun-baked limestone welcomes the cool breeze that arrives from the electric blue sea in Tulum. The Mayan Ruins that reside in the once great trading port city is now nothing more than an archeological masterpiece. While the ruins at Tulum are a far cry from other sprawling sites like Chichen Itza, the Tulum Ruins

When you come to Hotel La Semilla in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, you will notice that our property is quite different from the stereotypical atmosphere you may have heard about in Playa del Carmen. From the first moment that you step foot onto our property you’ll hear the quiet hum of nature: the melodic chirping

At Hotel La Semilla, we are always striving to be better and to cultivate deeper relationships with our guests, our community, and the beauty of nature.  For us, it is so important to be grounded and hold firm to the beliefs and values that govern our life.  In order to maintain these values and put

“When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself.” -Tecumseh Everyone struggles to stay thankful. It does not always come naturally. It’s much

“No one is you and that is your power.” –Vybe Source Self-love is the first step to any successful relationship and genuine happiness in life. So, today grab your favorite treat, find a cozy spot, and curl up with us as we give you a little seasoned advice on how to put yourself first today

Be limitless for your passion and dedication. A dream woke us one day. A powerful force for what we were born, so strong that every hour we live, every minute we live, every second we live… keeps us inspired until today. Our dream was sown, a seed that today gives us one of the most

  “Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.” –Gary Snyder La Semilla is a philosophy to do everything with pure intentions. This means we must be authentic, everything must be purposeful, and must be of the highest quality. We want to encourage others to stop over-manipulating nature and start embracing its goodness. We believe nature has always held

  “Meditation and water are melded forever.” –Herman Melville There is no deeper connection of water with life than through the ocean. Meditation is a state of thoughtless awareness. A time to slow down, rest your mind and thoughts, and achieve a true form of peacefulness. A time to focus on becoming more appreciative and

“When two givers indulge in a connection; it´s magic. Its alchemy. I water you, you water me, we never drain each other, we just grow.” –Brandon Nembhard     We believe that creating real change starts with ourselves, with an open heart, and challenges us to become an embodied part of the transformation we wish

“It’s all about quality of life and finding a happy balance between work and friends and family.” –Philip Green Photo by: @glady_s   When you are living with balance in your life, you are living with peace and harmony every day. Balance comes in physical forms, emotional forms, and a spiritual form. It is also important

Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.” –Frank Lloyd Wright Photo by: @ajdasitar Why we feel so empowered when we are close to nature? What happens to us when the soft breeze or the warm sun touch us? Our affinity toward nature is genetic and deep-rooted in evolution. It