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MEDITATION & YOGA RETREAT NEAR MEDELLÍN
Nestled in the mountains of Guatapé, near Medellín—surrounded by gardens, fresh spring water, and birdsong—La Casa de Loto is a meditation and yoga retreat center inspired by the Japanese tradition of shukubō (temple stays).
Rooted in the non-dual teachings of the great Buddhist masters and yogis, we guide you in open awareness meditation, Hatha yoga, breathwork, and periods of noble silence. Here, meditation and yoga become part of the natural rhythm of each day, inviting you to slow down, let your nervous system settle, and meet life with greater ease and clarity.
With no more than ten guests at a time, we offer open retreat stays with a minimum stay of three nights. Check-in is on Fridays and Mondays from 2:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM.
To book your stay, please complete the booking form on the next page.
OUR FOUNDER & STORY
Pema is a buddhist scholar and yogi with over fifteen years of dedicated practice, primarily within the Dudjom Tersar lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. He has studied with renowned masters including the Dalai Lama, Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, and his teacher, Loppon Jigme Rinpoche.
His path here was anything but conventional. Losing both parents in childhood, and later his inheritance, taught him early how fragile worldly security can be. Music became both his refuge and his profession, leading to a successful international career. Yet the deeper questions that had followed him since childhood never disappeared.
Then came a personal crisis that brought everything into question. In the midst of it, he directly recognized the impermanent nature of thoughts, emotions, and experience. That insight changed the course of his life. He left behind his career and possessions and devoted the last fifteen years to intensive study, meditation, and retreat.
In 2016, Pema founded La Casa de Loto to make the depth of traditional retreat accessible to anyone. After a two-year pause, the retreat reopened in July 2026, welcoming a new chapter of guests.
Set among gardens, forests, and mountain views, La Casa de Loto's eco-friendly cabins are designed for simple, contemplative living. Each space offers everything you need and nothing you don't — a comfortable bed, a quiet corner for practice, and views that invite you to slow down, reconnect with nature, and turn inward.
At La Casa de Loto, we enjoy serving you delicious, wholesome vegetarian dishes. Our thoughtfully assembled meals feature locally grown vegetarian food and sustainably sourced ingredients, prepared with lots of love.
La Casa de Loto is just 80 minutes from Medellín's international airport (MDE), it's easy to reach yet feels a world away.
We can arrange a private transfer from the airport for you. If you're traveling independently, you can reach Guatapé by car or public bus. From the main square, simply take a tuk-tuk to La Casa de Loto—they all know where we are.