Meditation Retreat in Colombia: What to Expect

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Thinking about a meditation retreat in Colombia but not sure what it will actually be like? Here is a practical overview of a stay at La Casa de Loto, a small semi-silent meditation and yoga retreat in the mountains of Guatapé, near Medellín.

Arriving

There are no fixed retreat dates: you can arrive on any day and choose a retreat of 3, 6 or 9 nights. Check-in is from 2 p.m. We welcome you personally with a cup of tea, you settle into your room, and from there you simply join the daily rhythm.

The daily rhythm

• Morning: guided open-awareness meditation at 7 a.m., followed by about 100 minutes of traditional Hatha yoga and breathwork, then breakfast in silence.
• Midday: free time, a silent sitting at noon and lunch in silence.
• Afternoon: noble silence ends at 2 p.m. Walk into town, hike to the waterfalls, swim in the mountain creek, read in the library or simply rest. Tea is at 4 p.m., guided meditation at 5 p.m.
• Evening: dinner, time by the fire and an optional sauna. Noble silence begins at 9 p.m.

The practice

Meditation follows the open-awareness approach as taught by Dzogchen master Dudjom Rinpoche, explained clearly and simply. No previous experience or Buddhist background is needed. The Hatha yoga is gentle and alignment-based, with modifications for every body. All classes are taught in English and Spanish.

Food

Three vegetarian meals a day are included, prepared with love from mostly local and organic ingredients. Vegan, gluten-free and other dietary needs can be accommodated on request.

Rooms and group size

We host a maximum of 10 guests at a time. You can choose a Shared Twin Room, the Private Mountain Room, the Private Creekside Cabin or the Private Forest Cabin. Bedding, towels, yoga mats, meditation cushions and filtered water are all provided.

What to bring

Comfortable clothes for yoga, warm layers for the evenings, a swimsuit, a refillable water bottle, a raincoat and waterproof shoes, mosquito repellent and a headlamp for walking at night.

Prices and booking

Retreats start from 1.320.000 COP (≈ $405 USD) for 3 nights, including your room, all meals and the full daily program. Send your inquiry through the booking page or WhatsApp with no payment needed. We confirm availability within 24 hours and send a secure link for a 30% deposit; the rest is paid on arrival.