Guests meditating with Pema
Guests meditating with Pema
WELCOME
Are you seeking more peace, clarity, and connection in your life?
Welcome to La Casa de Loto, a meditation and yoga retreat center nestled in the lush, jungle-clad mountains of Guatapé, near Medellín, Colombia. Inspired by the Buddha's forest retreat tradition, this sanctuary offers a serene space where experienced teachers guide you on a traditional path of inner awakening.
Choose from two unique retreats: our Mindfulness Meditation & Yoga Retreat, perfect for anyone seeking a universal, practical approach to inner peace, or our Buddhist Meditation & Yoga Retreat, ideal for those ready to deepen their spiritual practice. Each retreat provides a harmonious blend of meditation and hatha yoga, set against the backdrop of nature's beauty. Whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience, our programs welcome all levels. During your stay, enjoy daily meditation and yoga sessions, cozy eco-friendly accommodations, periods of noble silence, and nourishing Ayurveda-inspired meals.
Take this time to relax, reconnect with your true self, and experience the transformative power of the yogic path. Wherever you are on your journey, you are warmly welcome here. Ready for a journey within?
ཨོཾ་མ་ཎི་པདྨེ་ཧཱུྃ
Our story began with a simple wish: to live a peaceful life surrounded by nature. When our founder, Pema, arrived in Colombia in 2014, he dreamed of a quiet, yogic life in the jungle. But life took an unexpected turn, landing him in a hospital bed in Medellín. Confronted with a near-death experience, he found solace and strength in his meditation practice. At the request of others, he began sharing this practice, sparking a ripple effect that gradually drew students from near and far.
At La Casa de Loto, you’ll find an enriching and transformative experience designed to bring positive change to your life. Our retreats offer guidance in mindfulness and foundational Buddhist meditation practices (Vipassana and Shamatha), daily Hatha Yoga sessions, and periods of Noble Silence to encourage deep contemplation and inner transformation.
Inspired by the tranquility of the Buddha's forest retreat tradition, La Casa de Loto offers a space for meditation and mindfulness practices amidst the beauty of nature. Our thoughtfully designed eco-friendly cabins, nestled in the forest with a mountain creek flowing by, offer comfortable spaces for relaxation and enchanting views of the surrounding mountains and forests. Breathe in the fresh mountain air and listen to the calming sounds of nature.
At La Casa de Loto, we enjoy serving you delicious, healing Ayurveda inspired dishes. Our thoughtfully assembled meals feature locally grown vegetarian food and sustainably sourced ingredients, prepared with lots of love. We believe in the healing power of Food, and craft our meals carefully to balance the bodies doshas (the element constitutions), promoting overall well-being and health.
La Casa de Loto is located in the magical mountains of Guatapé offering mesmerizing views, abundant wildlife, nature, and a refreshing breath of fresh air, inviting you to experience a world of natural beauty and tranquility.
Travel from the airport usually takes around 1.5 hours, and around 2 hours from Medellin City (el Poblado). Ideally you arrive in Guatapé a day before the retreat starts already, to make sure to get here in time for the check-in at 2pm on Fridays.