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The Fine Art of the Boutique Hotel
Step Back to a Quieter Time Where the Décor Reflects the Nature Around It....
In 1998, Juerg Wiesendanger, originally from a Swiss banking background, convinced his wife Libusche to accompany him on a drive down the Baja peninsula. Libusche never really thought much of Mexico before this trip but soon found herself enamored with Baja’s wide-open, cactus strewn deserts and jagged mountain ranges that crashed into a blue sea. Both were fascinated with the richness and variety of the strange looking plants and the ever changing landscapes that appeared around each corner. When they reached Todos Santos with its artsy culture and tropical palm forests cooled by Pacific breezes, Juerg and Libusche fell in love again.
Tired from years of stress in the banking world and possessing an abundance of energy and complimentary skills, Juerg and Libusche set out to explore the possibilities. Having no children and searching for a lifestyle change, they were intent on creating an environment free from stress, TV and bad news. Todos Santos had the right feeling and was ready for something different. Envisioning an intimate retreat blending Mexican style and European accents but run with Swiss efficiency, they soon stumbled upon a unique piece of land at the south end of town on the beach. Just north of the promontory named Punta Lobos, it is here that water flowing from the mountains forms a natural fresh water estuary protected behind the coastal sand dunes. Naming it Posada La Poza, meaning "house of the spring", this unique coastal wetland provides shelter for over 60 species of migratory seabirds, kingfishers and many rare songbirds. Having found their oasis, Juerg and Libusche arranged to purchase the land and plans were drawn to build a small 7-room boutique hotel. After enduring many setbacks, the restaurant was completed in August 2001 and the hotel was officially opened on February 2, 2002. |
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