Our manifesto honors the 12 Senses of 19th century philosopher and architect, Rudolf Steiner. Like so many great philosophers, his deeply thoughtful approach to living is just as relevant in modern society.
EQUILIBRIUM
We believe the balance between body, mind, and soul is key to joyful relaxation. At Twelve Senses, we aim to create environments and experiences that help you tune out to tune in.
LIFE
We believe in living inspired lives. The Eckhart Tolle quote “Let life be the dancer and we are the dance,” reminds us to celebrate every moment, and to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
WARMTH
We believe that our built environments should be warm hearths - places for laughter, connections, and sharing stories. With this in mind, we designed our roof deck as a gathering place for our guests to socialize, relax, and meet other like-minded souls.
EGO
We believe that, as humans, identity is important. We naturally identify through our community, what we eat, the materials we use, and the products we buy. As mindfulness is one of our core values at Twelve Senses, we have consciously selected organic and earth-conscious products, locally sourced or hand-crafted with love and joy.
TOUCH
We believe to touch is to connect, and there is energy in every material. For that reason, the tactile feel of every surface within our environment has been chosen for its harmony.
THINKING
We believe that everyone has a sense of purpose, and that this is often discovered when the mind can become quiet. The mindful minimalist spirit that runs through our design approach provides our guests the space to disconnect, leaving room for clear thought.
HEARING
We believe sound has the power to be transformational. Sound-bowl ceremonies, the melodies of local musicians, and chanting during yoga classes are just a few of the audible experiences our guests can discover here.
SIGHT
We believe in resets. At Twelve Senses, the absence of digital life provides sensorial relief for your mind, but just as importantly - your eyes. Take a vacation from your devices, and rest your eyes on the abundance of nature and the beauty of the coastal landscapes of Encinitas.
MOVEMENT
We believe movement is as monumental as taking the time to be still. Hike through nature paths, swim the refreshing waters of the Pacific, or bike ride through the hills. Or, stroll through meditation gardens, swing in a hammock, or practice a little yoga on our roof deck.
VOICE/SPEECH
We believe language is a learned behavior, but all of us have a voice in our heart. At Twelve Senses, we choose to speak for the environment, and for the care of each and every body that resides on this precious earth. During your stay, we encourage you to explore and (re)connect with the natural world, the local artisans, and the 12Senses community of mindful thinkers and healers.
PROPORTION/SOUND
We believe that our senses of proportion is invaluable on so many levels. Not only is this notable in sounds and music we hear, so we engage wonderful Soundbath healers who understand the art and healing of the sound. We think its also important applying the sense of proportion to the way we have designed and the way we prepare food and how we run Twelve Senses. The right proportion will create a wonderful senses of balance and harmony.
TASTE
We believe that pleasurable tastes have the ability to evoke feelings of love and well-being. For our curated selection of foods, we turned to the culinary knowledge of organic farmers, regional chefs and culinary artisans. Farm to table and locally-sourced, we offer a Cali-Mexi-Euro infusion of authentic tastes and flavors.
