Traction — Proof Points
The single most important fact for an investor: this business already worked.
In its first operating period (December 2023 through 2024) the Sanctuary hosted more than 96 guests from over 15 countries — France, Germany, USA, UK, Australia, Austria, Netherlands, Italy, Canada, Chile, Mexico, Japan, China, Peru and others — including individual bookings through Booking.com and Airbnb and a 20-person retreat group, at premium nightly rates.
The closure was caused by weather, not demand. The 2024 storm, drought, and wind hurricanes damaged 12 villa roofs, the yoga hall, and two of three water pumps, and the forced shutdown cost the property its booking flow and trained team.
This is what de-risks the restart. The raise does not test whether guests will come. It restarts a property that has already shown they will — and that did so before any of the marketing, programming, or conservation-led positioning in this plan was in place.
| Proof | Value |
|---|---|
| Guests served | 96+ |
| Countries of origin | 15+ |
| Largest single group | 20-person retreat |
| Channels proven | Booking.com, Airbnb, direct/retreat |
| Pricing achieved | Premium nightly rates |
| Cause of closure | Climate damage — not demand |
In guests' own words
Listed on Booking.com as AWAKEN Yoga Eco-resort in Amazon jungle — rated "Exceptional" with a perfect Location 10 and a Travel Sustainable certification.
Real bookings, real prices
A sample of confirmed reservations across the operating period — paid bookings from independent international guests, at premium rates, before the closure:
| Guest | Check-in | Nights | Accommodation | Total paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Flores | 25 Dec 2023 | 2 | River Villa, sky-view platform & king bed | US$303.94 |
| Tiffany Yu | 27 Dec 2023 | 2 | Two rooms | US$563.60 |
| Antonella Peña Jaramillo | 12 Mar 2024 | 4 | Apart-hotel, jungle view | US$578.80 |
| Accashia Thomas | 5 Apr 2024 | 2 | Apart-hotel, jungle view | US$229.04 |
| Pratik Agrawal | 15 Aug 2024 | 2 | Jungle Villa | US$264.52 |
The experience guests paid for
These are real guests, on the property, during the first operating season — not renders, not staged shoots.
Guest names and figures are from the property's Booking.com records. Confidential.