How It All Began
A Shared Dream
As avid travelers, Shaina and Lesley embarked on journeys every year, exploring new places and meeting new people. They didn’t just visit places—they experienced them deeply. Their travels took them from the serene beaches of Bali, where they led a yoga retreat, to the spiritual heart of Rishikesh, India. With each journey, their dream to live in a place where they could be both hosts and healers grew stronger.
They imagined a place where people could pause, breathe, and rediscover themselves—a retreat that felt like a sanctuary. They wanted to create a space where they could live out their own truth every day and share that joy with others.
Shaina’s Journey
Finding Her True Path
Shaina had spent 12 years as a successful Human Resources professional and corporate trainer, working with top organizations in the hospitality, healthcare, and manufacturing industries. But there was always a whisper within her, telling her that something essential was missing. She felt drawn toward a purpose that her career couldn’t fulfill.
In 2018, everything changed. She woke up one morning with a deep realization that she needed to live differently. On the surface, she seemed happy, but inside, she felt lost. With newfound courage, Shaina left her marriage, resigned from her career, and set off for Mexico, following her heart for the first time in her life. She took a job as an event planner in Cabo, meeting people and bringing joy to their lives, but her spirit still craved something more meaningful.
At her lowest point, she turned to spirituality, embracing her journey inward. The experience transformed her, showing her that life is not defined by circumstances but by presence and gratitude. This profound awakening eventually led her to create Pure Baja Suites & Retreats—a place where others could find peace, healing, and a sense of connection.
With over 20 years as a Fortune 500 HR manager and leadership trainer, Lesley excelled in developing high-performance teams but felt unfulfilled by corporate life. Her journey led her to yoga, meditation, and eventually a 500-hour yoga teacher certification. She found joy in leading self-discovery retreats and opened her own studio in Michigan. When Shaina moved to Mexico, the duo saw an opportunity to create a unique retreat space, bringing their dreams and expertise to Pure Baja. Lesley is thrilled to welcome guests to embrace what makes their hearts truly happy.
Lesley's Journey
From Corporate Success to Spiritual Fulfillment
Lesley’s life, too, had been shaped by a successful corporate career. For 20 years, she was an HR Manager and Leadership Trainer at a Fortune 500 company, empowering others and developing high-performance teams. Yet, she felt unfulfilled, yearning for freedom and a life of purpose. Work, she realized, was distracting her from finding true happiness.
As Lesley embarked on her own journey of self-discovery, she studied meditation, yoga, and holistic practices that brought her inner peace and joy. She earned her 500-hour Yoga Teacher Trainer certification, opened a yoga studio in Michigan, and began leading self-discovery retreats. She was finally living a life aligned with her values, and her passion for helping others grew. Then, when Shaina moved to Mexico, Lesley felt a calling to join her daughter. Together, they found the perfect place—a sanctuary where every day felt like a vacation and every moment an opportunity to make someone’s life richer.
With love and determination, they sold everything, bought a property in El Pescadero, and transformed it into Pure Baja Suites & Retreats, a boutique hotel and event space designed to bring peace, connection, and joy to everyone who walks through its doors.
With over 20 years as a Fortune 500 HR manager and leadership trainer, Lesley excelled in developing high-performance teams but felt unfulfilled by corporate life. Her journey led her to yoga, meditation, and eventually a 500-hour yoga teacher certification. She found joy in leading self-discovery retreats and opened her own studio in Michigan. When Shaina moved to Mexico, the duo saw an opportunity to create a unique retreat space, bringing their dreams and expertise to Pure Baja. Lesley is thrilled to welcome guests to embrace what makes their hearts truly happy.
Pure Baja
Living the Dream and Sharing It with Others
Today, Pure Baja Suites & Retreats stands as a living testament to Shaina and Lesley’s dream. They invite you to come as you are, leave your worries behind, and let them host every aspect of your stay. From tranquil mornings by the infinity pool to transformative yoga sessions, every experience is infused with the love and passion that brought this mother-daughter duo to Baja.
So, take a break, come to Baja, and discover what makes your heart happy.