History

The dream of a Western Hemisphere world centre was born in 1946 at a training session in Cuba. Serious planning began six years later with the approval of the Western Hemisphere Committee and the World Committee.

Women dedicated to the dream explored options in Cuba, Panama, and the USA before selecting a plot of land in Mexico to house the new world centre.

Our Cabaña was officially opened in July of 1957. The first participants attended a Juliette Low Session. It was during this session that the "Our Cabaña Song" was written using a traditional Mexican tune sung at birthdays.

A cabaña is a hide-away cabin in the woods, surrounded by nature. Cuernavaca has grown to become a sprawling city of one million people, and Our Cabaña is safely nestled in its leafy suburbs.

Our Growth

The Our Cabaña site was expanded in 1969 by adding two more dormitories and a hall for evening programs and other indoor activities. Modifications have been made over the years to keep abreast of technological advancements and new methods of site maintenance. Computers are now an indispensable part of the working day, as are dishwashers and power tools.

Today, we can accommodate ninety participants, making us the largest of the four world centres. The cornerstone for this growth has always been our heritage, cherished and nourished by successive members of our staff.