True Nature Yoga Retreat | Cloud Forest, Ecuador

Join Vanessa and Meg on an incredible yoga retreat adventure, this year! Located in the Cloud Forest of Ecuador, on the outskirts of the small town of Mindo, La Lomita is an off-grid/ solar-powered hacienda that expertly combines rustic & luxurious, for a breathtaking, cloud forest experience. Our hosts are located approximately 2 hours from Quito. Scroll for a virtual tour!

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Chocó Andino de Pichincha, where Mindo is located, was declared a new Unesco Biosphere Reserve. Covering an altitudinal range of 360 to 4,480 meters, this encompasses a region considered to be one of the most biodiverse hotspots in the world. With a biosphere representing over 270 species of mammals and greater than 450 species of birds (in the Mindo region alone),  the Cloud Forest boasts a diverse flora & fauna, unlike anything most have ever seen. Known for outdoor lovers, this area offers an array of activities such as hiking, biking, zip lining, birding, night walking, mountain climbing, river tubing, horseback riding, coffee and chocolate making, frogs singing, gondolas, and a butterfly garden. Let's add some great food, yoga, meditation, and relaxation to the mix for an experience of a lifetime.

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Your package includes:

• Accommodations at La Lomita are exclusive to our group and can accommodate up to 14 guests with double occupancy >Country House includes 4 double-occupancy bedrooms + 3 shared bathrooms​, >Country Cottage includes 2 single-occupancy bedrooms + 1 shared bathroom​, >Two Recycled Cabins includes 1 double-occupancy room and one bathroom/ cabin​, each house 2 guests
• Hotel stay 1 night, evening of arrival Aug 4th, near Quito + breakfast the following morning
• Transportation services via our hosts at La Lomita, to and from the airport
• Three wholesome, healthy, organic & locally sourced meals (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free & omnivorous options)
• Private yoga shala (screened) with guided meditation and yoga practices offered by Vanessa and Meg twice+ daily
• Onsite spring-fed chlorine free swimming pool and sauna
• Tranquil gazebo with hammocks and orchid gardens
• Optional onsite massage services in any location
• Daily housekeeping, fresh linens and towels
• Natural bath products, natural insect repellent (1st one free) and slippers provided (no shoes indoors)
• Potable, drinking water
• Wireless Internet
• Booking options for a variety of local, eco-excursions and activities​

We will coordinate, as a group, our arrival/ departure times to most easily travel between the airport and La Lomita. All guests will require a valid international passport that is less than 6 months from expiration. No visa is required for travel at this time. Due to flight times, our group will fly out of MKE on Friday, August 4th. Upon arrival in Quito, we will stay at a nearby hotel. Our 2 hour journey will begin on Saturday morning, August 5th, in coordination with the host of La Lomita. Flights back to MKE, will leave in the late evening of Saturday, August 12th (red-eye), arrival on Sunday morning, Aug 13.

Once your booking is approved, a $500 non-refundable deposit is due for each guest. All payments are due no later than May 1, 2023 (90 days ahead of departure). Please inquire directly about payment plan options. Understand that accommodations are first-come-first-serve. Please specify your first choice and second choice when you register. Tour the room options by clicking HERE.

*Note that your Package does not include airfare (starting $1000 RT), spa treatments, eco-excursions or outside transportation needs. Trip insurance is strongly recommended and an agent will be provided to you.