DesignYourBliss Yoga Retreat - Nicaragua
3 to 8 Nights // Available during selected dates in 2024 and 2025
Build Your Own Yoga Retreat Experience
Looking for a yoga retreat that offers you the most flexibility in a unique space? DesignYourBliss Yoga Retreats allow you to pick the duration of your stay (from 3 to 8 nights) and add any activities, services and tours that truly call your heart - your retreat, your choice!
Enjoy time in a unique natural setting such as the Laguna de Apoyo Natural Reserve, practice yoga in our waterfront shala, swim in the lagoon calming waters, eat delicious homemade plant-based meals and explore some of the most beautiful sights in Nicaragua with us (or rest in a hammock instead if you prefer).
What’s Included?
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Accommodation for 3 to 8 nights
There are options for shared and private rooms for you to choose from. All rooms have private bathrooms with hot water.
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2 Delicious Vegan Meals per Day
Indulge in our Nicaraguan-Global fusion cuisine. All breakfasts and dinners (with dessert!) are included in your retreat cost for the duration of your stay.
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2 Yoga Classes per Day
You are invited to join us for both morning and evening classes and our waterfront shala is available outside class times for you to do your own practice as well!
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Private Return Airport Transfers
Private transfers from/to Managua (MGA) airport are included upon arrival and departure. No need to make your own way or join a group transfer at a set time.
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Donation to a Local Animal Welfare Organization
With your stay you help us to continue our regular support to a few local animal welfare organizations that do amazing work helping animals and low income animal owners in different parts of the country.
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Free Concierge Services
We are here to help you organize your stay and whether you want to book massages, take a pottery class, go on day tours, or help planning the rest of your travels around Nicaragua, we are here for you.
What’s not included?
Flights to/from Nicaragua - You need to fly to Managua International Airport (MGA)
Travel Insurance - We highly recommend everyone to purchase comprehensive travel insurance to cover for any unexpected events.
Any additional activities, services and day tours.
Lunches, Snacks or Extra Drinks (available for an added cost).
Alcoholic beverages (available for an added cost).
Tips
Relax. Enjoy Time in Nature. Meet New People.
About the Rooms
2 Lake View Suites with Private Balcony
Each suite is equipped with two queen beds, one single bed, private bathroom with hot water, ceiling + floor fans and two sets of double French doors which lead to private balcony with direct views of the lagoon.
2 Lake View Rooms with Private Patio
Each room is equipped with two single beds (which can be pushed to form a king for a couple of single occupancy), private bathroom with hot water (from a solar panel), wall + floor fans and a set of double French doors which lead to a private covered patio area facing the lagoon.
3 Forest Rooms
Each room is equipped with two single beds (2 of them have bed that can be pushed to form a king for a couple of single occupancy), private bathroom with hot water and ceiling + floor fans.
Investment
Choose the duration of your retreat and whether you would like to share (with someone you know or someone else we pair you with) or have a private room for yourself.
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And if you are making a reservation for 2+ people together, you get an additional discount, let us know at the time of booking!
50% deposit is required to confirm your reservation. The remaining 50% can be paid online a week before arrival, or in cash upon arrival - Easy!
Payments for online deposits are accepted by bank transfer and Paypal. Payments in person for additional items outside the package can be made in cash or by card.
Available Dates in 2024
We offer availability from 3 to 8 nights* over the following dates:
3rd to 16th November 2024 - NEW DATES ADDED
23rd November to 1st December 2024 - Limited Availability
15th to 25th December 2024 - Limited Availability
27th December 2024 to 5th January 2025 - Limited Availability
* Over the Xmas + NYE period, we offer the opportunity for longer stays - enquire for details!
Available Dates in 2025
12th to 25th January 2025 - Available
1st to 9th February 2025 - Limited Availability
2nd to 15th March 2025 - Limited Availability
6th to 17th April 2025 - Available
Is the DesignYourBliss Yoga Retreat for me?
It is for you if:
You truly love time in nature and enjoy the opportunity to live in a unique rustic yet boutique space at the shore of a crater lagoon.
You appreciate quality home cooked meals with love and attention, and a varied and nutritionally dense vegan menu.
You want to be based right by the water and have access to a public (yet feels like private) beach by walking 3 minutes.
You want to explore and hike around the Laguna de Apoyo Natural Reserve: a tropical dry-forest that houses a unique eco-system of flore and fauna.
You want to be close to some of the most memorable sights in Nicaragua.
You love animal and helping them in any way is a cause that matters to you.
You want to be well looked after. Our team is here to serve you and we do everything in our power to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
It is not for you if:
You are looking for a luxury stay. Villa Laguna is a homely property built with mostly eco-friendly materials that offers clean and comfortable accommodation in a unique setting, for a boutique experience. There is no A/C in the property.
You want to eat animals. We offer a homemade gourmet vegan menu that has been designed to exceed your nutritional needs and we take pride in doing what we can to avoid animal suffering by not serving any animal products at our table.
You don’t like bugs or other little creatures that come inherently with living in nature. It is not all cute monkeys and fireflies when you live in a Natural Reserve. We do our best to try to keep any unwanted companions at bay, but you might have to encounter one at some point and we hope you will be super cool about it :)
You have pet dander allergy. We have 10 rescue cats and 4 rescue dogs onsite, and we also accept outside pets to stay from time to time, so although we keep everything very clean, it would be foolish to say it is a pet free environment.
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What Past Guests Are Saying
“Everything from the welcome and hospitality to the food and yoga are absolutely perfect and are truly unforgettable. The place - On the shore of a 20,000 year old volcanic crater now lagoon and natural reserve - it’s beautiful, serene, peaceful. We watched the sunrise every morning and it was impossible not to feel a connection to this earth. You can spend the day reading, swimming, eating or exploring the surroundings and towns. The food […] were ridiculously delicious, made with fresh ingredients right in front of you in the open kitchen. I did not stop eating, every breakfast, snack, lunch, dessert, dinner was so amazing! You eat breakfast and dinner in a family setting so you get to meet the other guests - one of my favorite times of the day! Yoga - Starting the day with sunrise yoga on the deck overlooking the lagoon was so unbelievably peaceful and grounding. The staff - everyone that you interacted with is so welcoming! Miriam and […], the owners are always around if you need anything; arrangements or special requests - they will make it happen. The massages are very relaxing with the sound of the waves, birds and breeze in the background, a must!! In the short five days I was there, I only felt positive energy, gratefulness and so thankful to have had the opportunity to experience this community. I will be back!”
— Diana C.
“This was the best yoga retreat ever. The food is super delicious and for me the portions where more than big enough. The place is quiet and peaceful. I liked the garden and all the places to chill out there. The lake is refreshing and its chill to use the provided tubes to hang out. The yoga class is just perfect with the beautiful view. I loved the quietness in this place and to have time for myself. The rooms are lovely decorated and I enjoyed the hot shower. There is a strong wifi, free bananas, water and tea the whole time. The staff were very nice and professional. They take care of you all day. I recommend to enjoy a massage there, its super relaxing!”
— Cindy L.
“My entire stay was extremely grounded and relaxing, met amazing people, shared breakfasts and dinners and few experiences. The yoga practice […] every morning and evening was beyond beautiful and addicting! Miriam is an amazing host all around, couldn’t ask for more! Everyone in the staff was full of real joy and the most beautiful smiles. I have never seen so many hearts smiling in one place! This was truly paradise for 4 days! I have to mention the food was delicious made with love and fresh fruits and vegetables just picked up, btw, I am not veggie!”
— Lori T.
