Guests meditating with Pema
WELCOME
Are you seeking more calm, clarity, and connection in your life?
Welcome to La Casa de Loto, a Buddhist meditation and yoga retreat center nestled in the lush, jungle-clad mountains of Guatapé, near Medellín, Colombia. Inspired by the Buddha's forest retreats, our sanctuary provides a peaceful space for inner awakening, guided by experienced teachers. We offer two distinct programs:
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Mindfulness Meditation & Yoga Retreat: A universal, practical approach to finding inner peace, perfect for a relaxed and restorative experience.
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Buddhist Meditation & Yoga Retreat: For those ready to deepen their spiritual practice through traditional Buddhist meditation techniques.
Both retreats integrate meditation and yoga with the tranquility of nature. You'll enjoy daily practice sessions, eco-friendly accommodations, periods of noble silence, and delicious Ayurveda-inspired meals. Whether you're just beginning or have years of experience, you'll find the perfect setting to reconnect with yourself and your path.
Ready for a journey within?
ཨོཾ་མ་ཎི་པདྨེ་ཧཱུྃ
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.
Our story began with a simple wish: to live a peaceful life surrounded by nature. In 2014, our founder, Pema, arrived in Colombia, dreaming of a quiet, yogic life in the jungle. But an unexpected near-death experience landed him in a Medellín hospital, where he found solace and strength in his meditation practice. As he healed, others sought his guidance, and what began as a personal retreat soon grew into something greater. In 2016, La Casa de Loto opened its doors—a sanctuary for spiritual seekers from all walks of life.
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.
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.