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Guests meditating with Pema
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WELCOME TO LA CASA DE LOTO
Nestled in the mountains of Guatapé, with views over the sacred Peñón, La Casa de Loto is a quiet place to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself, others, and nature.
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Spend your days with meditation, yoga, breathwork, fresh mountain air, peaceful walks, wholesome Ayurvedic-inspired meals, and evenings by the fire. Whether you're craving deep rest, a break from screens, or a space to begin or deepen your spiritual practice, this place is for you — for a few days or longer, at your own pace.
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Mornings begin gently, with yoga and pranayama and time for yourself before breakfast. At midday, a period of silent meditation invites you to simply sit with your own mind. Afternoons are open for hiking, resting, reading, or taking in the view, and in the evenings we come together for guided meditation, conversation, and time around the fire.
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Here, practice isn't just taught — it's lived, rooted in a centuries-old Buddhist contemplative tradition that points toward calm, clarity, and presence.
PEMA (OUR FOUNDER)
Pema brings over 15 years of dedicated study and practice to his teaching, with deep grounding in the Dzogchen tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, complemented by training in Kung Fu and Hatha Yoga. He has studied with renowned teachers including The Dalai Lama, Dzongsar Khyentse, and his guru, Loppon Jigme Rinpoche.
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His path here was anything but conventional. Losing both parents in childhood, followed by the loss of his inheritance, revealed the fragile nature of worldly security at an early age...
La Casa de Loto is a place that will help you reconnect with in. I always wanted to meditate Pema made it so easy that anyone can do it there. The Yoga Classes are amazing and I have been to so many around the world. The food is amazing and is worthed every penny. As Pema said you are not going to a 5 start hotel you are going to inmerse in a journey with in and get in touch with the simplicity of life and that is priceless. 110% recommend it.
La Casa de Loto is absolutely amazing. I’ve gone back two times and hope to make it back again at some point.
The property is beautiful, the food is healthy and delicious, the staff is wonderful.
Pema is knowledgeable and taught me so much. Definitely book this retreat if you want a life changing experience!
Great food, wonderful teachers.
The place radiates calmness & peace.
I learned a lot about myself & had a noticeable calm that has been noticeable from friends and family even months after coming here!
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 MDE airport usually takes around 80 minutes, and around 2 hours from Medellin City (el Poblado).