Feel Like a Creative Retreat
Getting Creative with Arts and Crafts
off the beaten path on a cacao farm
Surrounded by lush nature in the coffee region of Colombia
12KM/8 Miles from Armenia, Quindio
The Setting
Mystic Banana is located amongst coffee and banana plantations.
Far enough from the city to feel we are in the middle of nowhere, yet close enough to enjoy the view of city lights in the night sky.
We are located in the middle of a hill, surrounded by bamboo forests, cacao trees, goyave trees, passion fruits, banana trees, plantains, birds, fresh air.
With a year-long temperature of
22-25 degrees....
we take full advantage of the outdoors.
The Retreats
Here we reconnect with ourselves, each other, nature and a slower pace.
We learn to cook from scratch, farm to table as we grow our own food forest.
We learn how to grow herbs and veggies.
We meditate sitting directly on the Earth, in nature, to feel her energy, connect with her, ground ourselves.
Guided meditations will take you step-by-step.
We do light yoga moves.
We develop our imagination, intuition, as we create, paint, draw, make arts and crafts, garden, plant, cook
We visualize our dreams and goals.
Guided Meditations
Basic yoga stretch
Clear your mind
Gain focus and clarity
Ground yourself
Cleanse and align
Assess your goals
Your dreams
Set new priorities
Gain a fresh perspective on your objectives
Grounding workshops
Pick cacao directly from the trees and experience the process
Explore your creativity
Draw mandalas
Cut and paint on bamboo
Arts and Crafts
Plant a seed, a pineapple...
We prep and cook our meals together from scratch
Intermittent Fasting
11 AM - Large brunch with fresh fruits, oatmeal,
eggs, hash-browns,
lemon ginger drink
5 PM Family style dinner cooked over a wood fire burner with fresh
veggies, salads,
guacamole,
veggie burger..
Glamping in
Bamboo huts
Simple and down to earth setting
Shared Jungle showers
Outdoor kitchen
Hammocks, Vista, Hikes
Private bamboo hut
with
queen size bed
Private bamboo with
2 single beds
5 bed dorm bamboo hut
Day 1
From anywhere in Armenia,
you will need to take a bus to CALARCA-LA GALERIA
(about 15-20 minutes)
4PM - A communal old Navy jeep called Willyz will take you to the top of the hill.
You will then need to walk down about 300 meters on a downhill dirt path to make it here.We're in the middle of the hill
5PM-Arrival/Settling in
5:30PM-Introduction and Meditation
7PM-Family style dinner
Day 2
9:30AM-Ginger Lemon drink
10AM-Guided meditation
11AM - Brunch
12-2PM- An exercise will allow you to reflect upon certain aspects of your life.
We will then walk through
it together
2-4PM-Free time
4PM-Plant your own pineapple
or papaya tree or...
5PM-Family style dinner
Documentary
Day 3
9:30AM-Ginger Lemon drink
10AM-Guided meditation
11AM - Brunch
12-2PM- An exercise will allow you to reflect upon certain aspects of your life.
We will then walk through
it together
2-4PM-Free time
4PM-Pick cacao pods directly from the tree and see the process
5PM-Family style dinner
Documentary
Day 4
9:30AM-Ginger Lemon drink
10AM-Guided meditation
11AM - Brunch
12-2PM-We will draw
conclusions from what you have experienced, answer questions you may still have
4PM-You will catch the
communal jeep to take you back to Calarca
At any time, you also have the possibility to catch an hourly communal jeep with a 1.5km/1 mile downhill hike
What's included and what's not
Retreats include:
- Brunch, dinner, fruits.
- Lodging.
- Guided meditations.
- Workshops.
- Supplies (paint, bamboo, macrame strings).
Not included:
- Transportation to and from the retreat.
- Notebooks, pen, personal items
Contribution
Payments on a donation basis.
We appreciate your generosity and everything helps to develop the project
Different options of lodging
- 5 Bed bamboo dorm
- Bamboo hut with 2 single beds
- Bamboo hut for 2 with queen bed
Shared outdoor bamboo showers
Communal kitchen with wood-fired oven
get in touch
Directly via whatsapp or facebook messenger
Secure your spot
As we have limited space, a deposit will be required.
