ABOUT THE JOURNEY
We are glad to welcome you to Roots Within retreat. 6 days of holistic practices and rituals that are built into each other to connect with our inner roots in an intimate container and plant the seeds for next year.
We host these retreats at One Santuario, a natural sanctuary of 80 hectares in the north of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia. It is a true hideaway between white-sand Caribbean beaches and the glacial river Palomino that flows from the high peaks of Sierra Nevada down to the Caribbean.
This territory is the guardian and border of the ancestral path of the Koguis - our big brothers. The Koguis are one of the four indigenous tribes currently living in the Sierra Nevada. We have had the honor of working with one of their leaders, Mamo Augustin, during the retreat to pay tribute to the land.
THE SHALA
Our home, our temple, the place where we come together. In our Shala, we gather daily for a diverse set of practices such as conscious connected breathwork, yoga, soundbaths and other workshops, allowing energy to flow freely. At the shore of the Palomino river, our shala holds a peaceful stillness that invites presence and introspection. It is a sanctuary where minds expand, bodies release, and souls reconnect.
CEREMONIES
Throughout the retreat we offer various ceremonies to connect with the land, roots, hearts, and soul. Temazcal is a ceremony made to fully connect with our ancestors and heal through the heat of the steam and chanting. This ceremony is originally from the indigenous tribe of the Lakota and has been passed to Muiscas tribe in Colombia. Furthermore, we connect with the land and root ourselves into our bodies with the sacred tobacco Rappeh. ​A closing cacao and psilocybin ceremony awaits us among an ecstatic dance set on the beach of the river under the stars with electronic music to connect with our hearts, the elements and the community.
INTEGRATION
As the journey unfolds, so does the need for integration. Emotions arise, feelings are felt and expressed. To hold the space collectively, we enable spaces of intimacy and vulnerability to process the energy moved throughout our collective journey in men and woman circles as well as art workshops. Furthermore, we are accompanied by our brother and medicine musician Marco Gamboa who helps to us integrate through his music with guitar, flutes, hanpans and his voice
Early Bird Prices
Until 31. May 2025
Pay your spot in full or choose a monthly payment plan
Pay in Full:
Receive a 100€ discount ​
​3-month Payment Plan:
We will divide the price of your spot by 3, and you can pay in 3 monthly payments without interest.
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Security Deposit:
Every reservation made has a 600€ non-refundable deposit.
Frequently asked questions
1 / What is included in retreat?
- Accommodation
- Three meals a day
- Daily morning Yoga classes
- Breathwork and meditation
- Workshops emotional consciousness & somatic movement
- Ceremonies of Cacao, Temezcal and Rappé
- Ecstatic dance with electronic music
2 / What is not included in retreat fees?
- Flights to Santa Marta, Colombia
- Transport to the venue
- Any additional snacks and drinks
- Massages and other wellness offerings
- Travel insurance
3 / Where should I fly to?
Santa Marta, Simon Bolivar International Airport.
4 / How do I get from the airport to the retreat center?
We will work with the team at One Santuario to coordinate airport shuttles. Shuttle costs are not included in registration and are paid in cash directly to your driver. We will book shuttles for those arriving at similar times, so that the shuttle costs are shared. We'll email each group, so you know who you are meeting at the airport, and so that you have a sense of the estimated cost.
5 / Is the deposit of 600€ refundable?
Each reservation holds a 600€ non-refundable deposit.
6 / Is there a cancellation policy?
The participant may cancel their booking until 31.10.2025. In this case, all paid amounts, except for the non-refundable deposit, will be refunded.If the cancellation occurs after 31.10.2025, no refunds will be issued.
