Laguna y sol | Nicaragua Retreat | dec 10-14 2025

private villa | intimate group size (14 max)

This December, I’m leading a very special retreat to one of the most beautiful and peaceful places I’ve ever been: Laguna de Apoyo, a volcanic crater lake tucked into the jungle of Nicaragua, about 30 minutes from historic Granada.

We'll stay at Villa Laguna, a quiet, sun-soaked sanctuary perched right above the water. The laguna (lake) itself is incredibly still and clear, said to hold healing energy from the volcanic land beneath it. It truly feels like a place where your whole system can exhale.

Each day, we’ll move through grounding yoga practices, share nourishing meals, and take time to rest, reflect, and reconnect - with ourselves and the natural world around us. This retreat is for anyone who’s feeling the call to slow down, soften, and come home to their body and breath.

It is pure heaven as your body syncs back up with nature. We basically live outside - we yoga outside in the gorgeous shala overlooking Laguna Apoyo, we eat el fresco in the open air dining rooms, and we hang out in the multiple lounge areas (with hammocks!) … all outside! The rooms are simple and sweet, with a private bathroom for each room.

The food here is incredible - these are chef designed meals that are prepared with love and care, with caution towards any and all food sensitivities. The food is vegetarian, and delicious - so much more than just salad!

We will practice yoga in the morning (best way to start the day), and then after breakfast you can spend your free time looking at the lake, taking a swim in its healing waters, walking in the jungle right outside of our retreat center, reading in a hammock, and/or receiving massage/body work. If you’re feeling more adventurous, you can head into Granada for the day, learn how to free dive, or even take a peek inside a LIVE volcano (I’ve done this - it’s SO wild!!). Read about the optional retreat activities list here.

We will gather back for dinner and an evening yoga, most likely restorative, slow flow/wind down, a deep stretch class, or some meditation. Because we will have such an intimate group, I will be able to tailor the classes to the wants/needs of everyone :)

the Details

  • 5 days, 4 nights accommodations at our private retreat center on Laguna de Apoyo

  • Twice daily classes taught by Rachel, including: Vinyasa Flow, Restorative, Pranayama, and Meditation (yoga classes are suitable for all levels - I really pride myself on helping you in your practice!)

  • Ground transportation to/from Managua airport

  • Homemade, fresh, healthy, chef curated breakfast, lunch, and dinner

  • Ample free time!

  • A donation in your honor to a local animal welfare organization

Sample Schedule:

Arrival - Wednesday Dec 10

Arrive to Managua (MGA) airport, and take our private transportation to the lake. No matter what time you arrive on Wednesday, our driver will be there to meet you and bring you to our private retreat center Villa Laguna. Please try to arrive to MGA by 3pm, so that you can arrive to the center before 4:30p. We will have opening yoga and dinner.

Thursday Dec 11 >>> Saturday Dec 13

Everyday pretty much starts with yoga class, breakfast and then whatever the day’s activities will be. These might include: a massage, kayaking on the lake, swimming in the lake, a hike through the jungle, a trip into historic Granada, learning to free dive. or even visiting an active volcano - and taking a look inside! Each late afternoon/evening will have sunset yoga/meditation in the shala, followed by a delish dinner and conversation.

Sunday Dec 14 - Depart Villa Laguna for MGA airport

Accommodations + Pricing

This retreat needs at least 6 people in order to make it a go, so the first 6 people that sign up and pay their deposit get the best pricing (aka Early Bird)! A $500 Deposit saves your spot.

Shared Accommodations (8 available): Early Bird $980/person, Regular Rate $1180/person

Single Accommodations (only 3 available): Early Bird $1160, Regular Rate $1360

To sign up and make your deposit, please text Rachel at 607-222-1726. Payments can be made via Venmo/Cash App, or with a credit card (transaction fee applies). Please book confidently as deposits are only refundable if you get someone to go on the retreat in your place and they pay their deposit OR the retreat is completely full and someone from the waitlist pays their deposit.

Please let me know if you have any questions - I look forward to sharing this beloved, quiet, and sun filled space with you.