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SHUKUBŌ MEDITATION & YOGA RETREAT | GUATAPÉ
Tucked into the mountains of Guatapé—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), where guests naturally settle into the quiet rhythm of contemplative life. Here, you can arrive any day, slow down, let your nervous system settle, and give yourself some time and space to turn inward.
Rooted in the non-dual teachings of Buddhism, we guide you in open awareness meditation, Hatha yoga, breathwork, and periods of noble silence—not as a program to complete, but as a gentle way of cultivating deep rest, clarity, and effortless mindfulness.
With no more than ten guests at a time, La Casa de Loto offers a peaceful space to reconnect with yourself, nature, and a small community of like-minded people. Whether you come to begin or deepen your practice, you'll feel at home.
"I booked for a week, but the experience was so nourishing that I extended my stay for another two." — John Christenson
PEMA (OUR FOUNDER)
Pema is a meditation teacher, yogi, and scholar with over 15 years of dedicated study and practice in the Buddhist and Yogic traditions. He has trained with renowned masters including His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, and his root teacher, Loppon Jigme Rinpoche.
After leaving a successful international music career, Pema founded La Casa de Loto and Senda Loto to share what he discovered, making the depth of traditional retreat accessible to anyone sincerely drawn to the path of mindful living and the training of the mind.
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.