Guests meditating with Pema
Guests meditating with Pema
WELCOME
Nestled in the mountains above Guatapé, with views over the lake toward El Peñón, La Casa de Loto is a quiet place to slow down, breathe, and reconnect — with yourself, with others, and with nature.
Spend your days with meditation, yoga, breathwork, fresh mountain air, peaceful walks, and evenings by the fire. Whether you're longing for deep rest, a break from screens, or your first taste of meditation, you're welcome here — for a few days or longer, at your own pace.
Mornings begin gently, with yoga and time for yourself before breakfast. Afternoons are open for hiking, resting, reading, or simply taking in the view. In the evenings, we come together for guided meditation, conversation, and time around the fire.
Our practice is rooted in a centuries-old Buddhist contemplative tradition that points toward calm, clarity, and presence — no experience needed.
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.
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...
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 MDE airport usually takes around 80 minutes, and around 2 hours from Medellin City (el Poblado).