2026 New Year's Retreat
2026 New Year's Retreat
San Rafael, Antioquia, Colombia
Up to 8 in group
December 29, 2025 - January 2, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- Give yourself some much-needed “me-time”
- Discover new places, savor new flavors
- Make friendships
- Find inner peace and re-energize your body
About this Retreat
Yoga and classical pilates teacher, Ewa has gained her experience around the world with her first Yoga TTC 200 hour in Dublin (YogaHub studio) in 2018, 100 hour-yoga internship in Medellin (Flying Tree Yoga) and Classical Pilates TT 150 hour
She has 10+ years experience learning, teaching and practicing yoga and pilates, most recently concentrating on pilates – working individually with clients and leading small groups in Warsaw.
She loves to understand the body – to complement her teacher training she completed a full-body massage certification in 2022
Since beginning her yoga journey in India in 2017, Juliana has immersed herself in teachings and studying across Bali, Austin, and Colombia. With over 500 hours of training, she’s hosted herbal workshops, mushroom retreats, and delved into the sacred wisdom of cacao. Along the way, Juliana also trained in Spanish to better connect with diverse communities. Grateful for every step of this transformative journey.
Details of this retreat
Step into the New Year with clarity, joy, and renewed energy at our New Year’s Yoga & Pilates Retreat in the lush paradise of San Rafael, Colombia.
Over 5 days and 4 nights, we’ll combine the revitalizing power of Pilates and Yoga with intentional New Year practices, nature adventures, and moments of deep rest. This retreat is designed to help you release the old, welcome the new, and set intentions for a powerful 2026.
Aura Haven New Year’s Retreat will be hosted in San Rafael, just 2 hours from MDE Airport. We want to provide a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere, with organized activities and experiences that you decide on taking part in.
We are located 20 minutes from the town center in moto transport. The natural environment here is perfect for mindfulness practices and your wellness journey. Above all, we want you to unwind, relax, and take this time for YOU.
All our retreats are conducted in English, however we can accommodate Spanish-speakers.
What Sets Aura Haven Retreats Apart:
● Balanced Schedule of Yoga/Pilates and Activities: The retreat offers daily yoga and pilates sessions, including both sunrise and sunset practices, allowing guests to experience the full beauty of Colombian’s natural surroundings while enhancing their physical and mental well-being. Meditation sessions provide an opportunity to cultivate inner peace, while cultural and creative workshops - such as chocolate making and ceremony, or cooking class - introduce guests to Colombia’s richness.
● Community Immersion:
Aura Haven Retreats go beyond yoga and pilates, offering a deeper connection to the community around the village, from food sourced locally and made with fresh ingredients, through discovering the nature: herbs and plants in the jungle, rivers and waterfalls, unique birds, and spending time with horses, to opportunity to meet local neighbours or children in a local school.
All activities are voluntary – this is your space and time, so first and foremost listen to what you need to take out of this experience.
Over 5 days and 4 nights, we’ll combine the revitalizing power of Pilates and Yoga with intentional New Year practices, nature adventures, and moments of deep rest. This retreat is designed to help you release the old, welcome the new, and set intentions for a powerful 2026.
Aura Haven New Year’s Retreat will be hosted in San Rafael, just 2 hours from MDE Airport. We want to provide a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere, with organized activities and experiences that you decide on taking part in.
We are located 20 minutes from the town center in moto transport. The natural environment here is perfect for mindfulness practices and your wellness journey. Above all, we want you to unwind, relax, and take this time for YOU.
All our retreats are conducted in English, however we can accommodate Spanish-speakers.
What Sets Aura Haven Retreats Apart:
● Balanced Schedule of Yoga/Pilates and Activities: The retreat offers daily yoga and pilates sessions, including both sunrise and sunset practices, allowing guests to experience the full beauty of Colombian’s natural surroundings while enhancing their physical and mental well-being. Meditation sessions provide an opportunity to cultivate inner peace, while cultural and creative workshops - such as chocolate making and ceremony, or cooking class - introduce guests to Colombia’s richness.
● Community Immersion:
Aura Haven Retreats go beyond yoga and pilates, offering a deeper connection to the community around the village, from food sourced locally and made with fresh ingredients, through discovering the nature: herbs and plants in the jungle, rivers and waterfalls, unique birds, and spending time with horses, to opportunity to meet local neighbours or children in a local school.
All activities are voluntary – this is your space and time, so first and foremost listen to what you need to take out of this experience.
Schedule
PLEASE NOTE: the sun sets around 6pm in San Rafael, we recommend arriving before 3pm on December 29th or the day before (you can explore the village of San Rafael before joining us the next day). Our beautiful haven is located in a more remote nature setting best accessible in daylight.
Please let us know if your flight lands after 3pm on December 29th
The schedule may vary - we adjust the program several weeks prior to the retreat based on participants' preferences
Day 1 All Day (preferably arrivals before 5 PM)
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Arrival and settle in
6:30 pm Dinner
7:00 pm First meeting, yoga flow and introduction
Day 2
7:30 am Sunrise Pilates + intention setting and meditation
9:00 am Breakfast
10:00 am Waterfall hike
1:00 pm Lunch
5:00 pm Sunset yoga
6:30 pm Dinner
Day 3 (NYE)
7:30 am Sunrise Yoga + intention setting and meditation
9:00 am Breakfast
10:30 am Herb workshop
1:00 pm Lunch
2:00 pm Vision & goals workshop
5:00 pm Dinner
6:00 pm Cacao ceremony and NYE celebration
Day 4
9:30 am Sunrise Pilates + intention setting and meditation
10:45 am Breakfast
11:00 am Coffee Farm tour
3:00 pm Lunch
3:30 pm Free time (activities to choose from: private yoga/pilates with prior sign-up, horseback riding, hikes)
5:00 pm Sunset yoga
6:30 pm Dinner
Day 5
8:00 am Sunrise Yoga + intention setting and meditation
9:30 am Breakfast
12:00 Departure
Activity descriptions
CACAO CEREMONY: Learn how Cacao is cultivated and harvested, and participate in a cacao-making ritual.
HERB WORKSHOP: Create beautiful and functional herb burning wands that resonate with your unique energy and intentions. Learn about the significance and symbolism of various herbs and their mystical properties.
Additional experiences (optional activities, based on group decision) - some additionally charged
COFFEE WORKSHOP: Hike to our own coffee farm and learn about coffee from growth and cultivation, through bean collection and roasting.
BIRD WATCHING EXPERIENCE: Join our local bird expert who will guide you through a unique bird watching experience. (Additional charge)
RIVER-TUBING: Drift along the calm, cool waters of a scenic river, surrounded by nature's beauty, as you float leisurely downstream in a comfortable inflatable tube. (Additional charge: 10.000 COP for tube alone; 90.000 COP for 3 hour long guided experience)
HORSE-BACK RIDING: Enjoy a relaxing and scenic ride through picturesque trails, alongside serene landscapes. (Additional charge: 100.000 COP)
RENTING BIKES: 40.000 COP a day
Please let us know if your flight lands after 3pm on December 29th
The schedule may vary - we adjust the program several weeks prior to the retreat based on participants' preferences
Day 1 All Day (preferably arrivals before 5 PM)
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Arrival and settle in
6:30 pm Dinner
7:00 pm First meeting, yoga flow and introduction
Day 2
7:30 am Sunrise Pilates + intention setting and meditation
9:00 am Breakfast
10:00 am Waterfall hike
1:00 pm Lunch
5:00 pm Sunset yoga
6:30 pm Dinner
Day 3 (NYE)
7:30 am Sunrise Yoga + intention setting and meditation
9:00 am Breakfast
10:30 am Herb workshop
1:00 pm Lunch
2:00 pm Vision & goals workshop
5:00 pm Dinner
6:00 pm Cacao ceremony and NYE celebration
Day 4
9:30 am Sunrise Pilates + intention setting and meditation
10:45 am Breakfast
11:00 am Coffee Farm tour
3:00 pm Lunch
3:30 pm Free time (activities to choose from: private yoga/pilates with prior sign-up, horseback riding, hikes)
5:00 pm Sunset yoga
6:30 pm Dinner
Day 5
8:00 am Sunrise Yoga + intention setting and meditation
9:30 am Breakfast
12:00 Departure
Activity descriptions
CACAO CEREMONY: Learn how Cacao is cultivated and harvested, and participate in a cacao-making ritual.
HERB WORKSHOP: Create beautiful and functional herb burning wands that resonate with your unique energy and intentions. Learn about the significance and symbolism of various herbs and their mystical properties.
Additional experiences (optional activities, based on group decision) - some additionally charged
COFFEE WORKSHOP: Hike to our own coffee farm and learn about coffee from growth and cultivation, through bean collection and roasting.
BIRD WATCHING EXPERIENCE: Join our local bird expert who will guide you through a unique bird watching experience. (Additional charge)
RIVER-TUBING: Drift along the calm, cool waters of a scenic river, surrounded by nature's beauty, as you float leisurely downstream in a comfortable inflatable tube. (Additional charge: 10.000 COP for tube alone; 90.000 COP for 3 hour long guided experience)
HORSE-BACK RIDING: Enjoy a relaxing and scenic ride through picturesque trails, alongside serene landscapes. (Additional charge: 100.000 COP)
RENTING BIKES: 40.000 COP a day
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Aura Haven Retreats, San Rafael, Antioquia, Colombia
Directions
San Rafael is located 2 hours from Medellin Airport, then Aura Haven retreat location is 20 minutes from San Rafael town center in moto transport.
The easiest way to get from the airport is by car. We can arrange a private transfer or pair participants whose flights are on the same day together in one vehicle. The cost of a one-way transfer is USD 100 (per car).
The easiest way to get from the airport is by car. We can arrange a private transfer or pair participants whose flights are on the same day together in one vehicle. The cost of a one-way transfer is USD 100 (per car).
Accommodation
All packages are all-inclusive, pricing differs based on chosen accommodation. You will be living in a beautiful house, fitting up to 8 people. There are shared 2 bathrooms and 3 rooms which can either be shared or changed to single-occupancy. Available rooms: - Standard Double Room (2-people shared bathroom) - Triple shared room/loft-style accommodation (3-people shared bathroom)
Standard Double Room (2-people shared bathroom)
Triple Room/Loft-style Shared Accommodation (3-people shared bathroom)
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Aura Haven, Pilates & Yoga Renewal, is located 20 minutes from the town center in moto transport. The natural environment here is perfect for mindfulness practices and your wellness journey. Above all, we want you to unwind, relax, and take this time for YOU.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
During the retreat, all meals are thoughtfully crafted to nourish both body and mind.
Breakfast at the Retreat
● Each morning, we begin the day with a nourishing breakfast designed to awaken the sense
What's Included
- 4 nights accommodation
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Water, tea, coffee, fruit and snacks served throughout the day
- Daily yoga and pilates classes
- Meditation
- Journaling
- Group excursions/activities
- Cacao ceremony
- Herb workshop
- Unforgettable experience and friendships!
What's Not Included
- Flights costs
- Airport transfers (organized transfer options available on request)
- Travel insurance
- Additional treatments
- Additional activities not included in the itinerary
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