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in a luxury-home market obsessed with wellness, the ‘shaman is another level altogether’

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Article originally appeared on Mansion Global.

A crop of new buildings, in a perennial race for more enticing amenities, are tending to the mental and spiritual health of their wealthy residents.

 

Luxury concierges, expected to go to the ends of the Earth to satisfy residents, may have to tread even further in their latest role.

A new crop of luxury buildings looking for more creative ways to stand out and attract wellness-focused buyers is going beyond, the flashy fitness centers and spas to add meditation gardens, cold plunges or ice baths—and, yes, spiritual concierges, who connect residents with healers, therapists and a bevy of other experts to help with mental and emotional health.

One&Only Mandarina Private Homes, in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit, also offers spiritual aid—a shaman to be exact who leads a traditional Mexican sage ceremony for interested buyers to bless their new homes.

Danielle Lepe, a San Francisco resident who works at Facebook, for one, bought a six-bedroom residence at the property with her husband and jumped at the chance. “I want any home of mine to have good energy, and I believed that a shaman could bring that in,” she said.

Ms. Lepe and her husband invited several friends to join them for the auspicious day, which she said saw clusters of hundreds of dragonflies circling the sky. The shaman saged the property inside and out, she said, and also blessed their expecting friend. “I am not at all a hippie-dippy type, and neither are our friends, but our spirits and souls felt nourished,” she said. “We felt an incredible sense of peace and that everything would be O.K.”

The development’s overall wellness amenities were a big reason why the property appealed to her and her husband, said Lepe. “It has the best breathwork and fitness classes that we fully take advantage of, but the shaman is another level altogether,” she said.

 

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Map of Mandarina, Mexico
Rosewood Mandarina
The Jetty
One&Only Private Homes
Rosewood Residences
Canalan Beach Club
One&Only Mandarina Carao
One&Only Mandarina Alma
One&Only Mandarina The Jetty
One&Only Spa
Club KidsOnly
One&Only Private Homes
The Farm
Outpost
Mandarina Polo & Equestrian Club
Estuary
Jungle Course
Flatlands Allora
Apiary
Sports Courts
Chukker
Mandarina Golf Club
Future Rosewood Residences
Beach Pavillion
Resort Pools
Asaya Spa
Rosewood Explorers Club
La Cocina
Buena Onda
Barra Penasco
Toppu
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Rosewood MandarinaRosewood Mandarina will have a residential-style hotel and set of unique private residences beginning in 2021.

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The JettyResidents and guests will depart The Jetty for their water adventures and gather each afternoon to enjoy the sunset.

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Rosewood Residences Starting in 2021, Rosewood Residences will take their residents deep into nature, offering them award-winning Rosewood hospitality.

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Canalan Beach ClubThe Canalan Beach Club is located on 1.6 kilometers of pristine and golden beaches for swimming, where you can enjoy kayaking and snorkeling.

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Carao An adult-only spot nestled on the rugged mountains, Carao captures the most spectacular views of the Mandarina sunsets.

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AlmaA different poolside relaxation and dining experience, The Plateau overlooks The Jetty and the horizon of the Pacific Ocean.

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The Jetty Beach ClubLocated on the calm waters of the Pacific, the One&Only Majahua Beach Club offers a relaxing and casual elegance experience.

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One&Only SpaThe One&Only Spa offers a truly unique holistic wellness experience and outdoor treatment rooms under the trees.

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Club KidsOnlyThe KidsOnly Club brings Mandarina's wonders to life, with tree houses, an insect cabin, game room, nursery, sandpit, and outdoor amphitheater.

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One&Only Private HomesThe villas are located in an exquisite private location in close proximity to the One&Only Mandarina.

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The FarmLocated in the Flatlands, The Farm offers locally grown produce and a country-at-your-table restaurant.

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Mandarina ExperiencesThe adventures begin at The Outpost, the place to enjoy the day exploring the trails and the Mandarina jungle.

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Mandarina Polo & Equestrian ClubThe Mandarina Polo and Equestrian Club beautifies the Flatlands, offering an exceptional venue for lovers of an equine lifestyle.

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EstuaryThe Mandarina estuary houses a rich biodiversity and an exceptional bird observatory.

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Jungle CourseExperienced guides will immerse you in the sights and sounds of the rainforest, as you soar amidst the trees on the zipline or challenge yourself and your loved ones on the obstacle trail.

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ALLORASituated within the beachfront setting of Canalan Beach Club, Allora presents traditional Italian dining at its open-air restaurant nestled along the pristine, one-mile stretch of beach at Mandarina.

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APIARYHome to Mandarina’s beekeeping program and signature honey production.

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LUX TENNIS SPORTS COURTSOutdoor courts for tennis, pickleball and basketball offered through Mandarina Experiences.

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CHUKKEROpen-air Argentine asado dining and cocktails overlooking the Mandarina Polo & Equestrian Club.

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MANDARINA GOLF CLUBGreg Norman–designed short course offering world-class play amid the Flatlands.

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FUTURE ROSEWOOD RESIDENCESA collection of Rosewood Residences presenting award-winning Rosewood hospitality and design.

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BEACH PAVILIONRelaxed beachfront lounge and dining pavilion with panoramic ocean views at Rosewood Mandarina.

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RESORT POOLSA collection of scenic pools designed for leisure and family enjoyment at Rosewood Mandarina.

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ASAYA SPARosewood’s signature holistic sanctuary for wellness, balance and rejuvenation.

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ROSEWOOD EXPLORERS CLUBNature-inspired children’s club fostering creativity and exploration at Rosewood Mandarina.

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LA COCINAVibrant open-air venue serving fresh, local coastal cuisine at Rosewood Mandarina.

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BUENA ONDACasual beachside spot for light bites, drinks and ocean views at Rosewood Mandarina.

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BARRA PEÑASCOOceanfront bar offering craft cocktails and breathtaking Pacific vistas at Rosewood Mandarina.

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TOPPUCliffside Japanese-inspired lounge with dramatic sunset views at Rosewood Mandarina.

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