Explore new depths on Nicaragua’s stunning pacific coast, where movement, holistic wellness, and adventure come together.  

Enjoy 7 Days/7 Nights in a private, beachside villa and retreat center located on an open jungle hillside overlooking lush greenery, white sand, and the bay. 

Begin each day with meditation and pranayama as the sun rises over the Pacific, followed by a vinyasa yoga practice either in the beautiful hardwood shala or on the beach. 

Nourish your mind, body and soul not only with three organic, healthy and delicious meals per day but with all of the adventure and relaxation that this retreat has to offer.

Form connections with like-minded individuals, deepen your connection with yourself and connect with some of nature's most awe-inspiring sites.

This will absolutely be a life-changing experience, and we'd love for you to be a part of it!

RETREAT HIGHLIGHTS:

*3 Organic and Nourishing meals prepared daily by local chefs

*Group Surf Lessons on Playa Maderas, an epic surf beach nearby

*Group Excursion to the town of San Juan del Sur known for its rich tapestry of authentic culture and local artisans, ending the day on a beautiful beach watching the colorful sunset

*One Hour massages for each attendee

*Soak in the pool and whirlpool

*Daily yoga sessions- offered morning and night 

*Private and shared rooms with ensuite bathrooms

*Airport Transportation

*Opportunities to visit Volcanoes, Lakes and Islands (*optional excursions)

*Nightly gatherings around the bonfires 

*Live music and jam sessions

*Sound Healing and other holistic wellness workshops

*Space for adventure and relaxation

There are organized activities, as well as free time. You are under no obligation to attend everything. Please honor what feels most nourishing and supportive for you in any given moment. No fancy yoga clothes needed- come as you are.  We look forward to adventuring with you!

Nicaragua is home to dozens of volcanoes, freshwater lakes, rivers, beaches, cloud forests, and islands. Its been nicknamed “The Land of Lakes and Volcanoes.”  

Playa Marsella is a serene, sandy cove sheltered by forested headlands.  With a long, white beach stretching from one end of the bay to the other, Marsella is strikingly beautiful. A large rock formation in her bay, is her well known vista. 

The beach is quiet and tranquil located near a quaint fishing village, ideal for a relaxing day at the seaside. The waters are calm, great for swimming and unwinding. You'll find a small estuary that ends at one side of the bay and a rock where sea birds rest every now and then. 

Playa Marsella is just north of San Juan del Sur (15min by car), which is the closest main town with beaches, shopping, culture, nightlife and more. 

Her sister beach, Playa Maderas, an epic well known surfer's paradise is located only 5min away by car or 20min away by foot. 

If you're looking to venture out to a local area, Machete, is 7min away by foot.  It has an amazing cafe, pizzeria, mini market, regular events and live music. 

Playa Marsella is 2 hours away from the capital city of Nicaragua-- Managua.  There are many amazing sites to see in this beautiful country that are also roughly only 2 hours away!

 -$400 non-refundable deposit to secure sign up

 -Receive a full refund (less the $400 non-refundable deposit and credit card processing fees) if cancelling by May 1, 2025 OR transfer your spot to someone else with host's approval

-We reserve the right to cancel retreat if minimum sign-ups (12) are not reached by July 1, 2025 (non-refundable deposits will in this case be refunded, less any credit card fees)
- We are not responsible for lost, stolen, or missing items.
- We are not responsible for airline cancelations, missed flights, or transportation issues (excluding ground transportation set up from airport to resort, and from resort to airport)
- All reservations and bookings first come first serve.
- A VALID PASSPORT IS REQUIRED if you are leaving your home country to attend retreat

-A VISA MAY BE REQUIRED depending on where you are traveling from
- Travel insurance is NOT included in the price of the retreat, yet is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for your protection- www.trawickinternational.com or www.travelinsured.com
- You must sign and return a liability waiver and retreat contract (both will be emailed to you) BEFORE the first day of the retreat

Suggested Items:

-Reusable water bottle

-Converters if needed, plugs are 110V (the same as North America)

-Journal/Pens

-Sunscreen

-Hat, Sunglasses

-Bug Spray

-Anti-itch cream

-Ear plugs, ear pods

-Flashlight (if battery operated, bring extra batteries)

-Mini umbrella

-Light raincoat/poncho

-Sneakers

-Flip Flops

-Bathing Suit

-Daywear

-Yoga clothes

-Layers: long sleeved shirt, long pants

-Pajamas 

-Anything you would want for the pool and beach

(Shower and Beach Towels Provided)

-Excursion Backpack

-Waterproof bags 

-Hand fan or portable fan

-Snacks

-Toiletries

-Papaya Enzymes (digestive support)

-Yoga mat (Or use one on-site and travel lightly)

-English children's books to donate to local staff and other community families 

*Please note: 

-Laundry services are available, $7 per load

-Temperatures drop at night 

A shuttle will be provided to pick-up and drop-off the group at Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport- Liberia/Guanacaste Airport in Costa Rica! (only one hour away from the southwest border of Nicaragua)

*It's highly recommended to stay over the night before the retreat (July 25) in Costa Rica to avoid any travel delays and possibly stay overnight at the end of the retreat in Costa Rica (August 2) to avoid any travel delays (if your time allows for this)

*If you are not choosing to stay over the night before the retreat, we ask that your flight on July 26 arrives no later than 1pm local time (Central Standard Time- CST)

*Proof of a return/exit ticket within 90 days is required to enter the country

*Please book your return flight no earlier than 2pm to allow for transportation delays, etc. on the way to the airport 

*Upon sign up we will be in touch for flight information to organize a shuttle for all retreaters

*A shuttle meeting spot at the airport will be chosen as we get closer to the retreat date 

*If you choose to fly into Augusto C. Sandino International Airport in Managua, Nicaragua, you will be responsible for transportation costs from the airport to the retreat and from the retreat back to the airport 

****Please note, transportation can take time as some of the roads are dirt, one-laned, unpaved, possible delays at border crossing- this is all part of the adventure!

LAURA GOTLIN

E-RYT 500/YACEP/Yin and Yoga Nidra Certified, Reiki Master Teacher, IIN Health Coach 

Email: laura@lgwholisticwellness.com Cell #: (+1)917-669-4152

IG: @lg_wholistic_wellness FB: @lg.wholistic.wellness

Website:  Laura Gotlin Wholistic Wellness 

Retreat Center

ViYarte, Playa Marsella

ViYarte Boutique Hotel & Retreat Center | Playa Marsella Nicaragua 

IG: @viyarte.nica

Currency: Nicaragua accepts USD, but it is advisable to take out the local currency- the Nicaraguan Cordoba. We can stop at an atm to do this while on the shuttle ride to the retreat center.

Bank: Notify your bank and credit card companies of your dates of travel, ask if they have any limits on the amount of money you can withdraw when out of the country

Phone: Contact your wireless provider to discuss international rates and the possibility of setting up an international plan. If you have an unlocked cell phone, you can easily buy a SIM CARD so that you can use your phone while it is off of WiFi. 

Time Zone: Nicaragua is on Central Standard Time (CST)

Requirements to ENTER and EXIT the country:  All non-resident travelers must have a valid passport and possess a return ticket of when they intend to exit the country (within 90 days of arrival). Please inquire if a VISA is needed to enter Nicaragua from your country of origin. 

*Please visit your country's tourism site for tips and alerts. 

Learn more about this beautiful country:

 Visit Nicaragua – Authentic Experiences 

*If you have the time, stay in Nicaragua as there is so much to see and do or stay in Costa Rica and explore the Guanacaste area known as one of the blue zones