BREATHE COLOMBIA:
A FITNESS RETREAT
Move, Nourish, & Elevate Your Fitness
Offered privately for groups, organizations, and brand partners
This experience is customized based on group size and program goals.
The Experience
Welcome to Breathe Colombia, an invitation to move with purpose and fuel your life with intention. Here, wellness isn’t just about hitting goals or chasing aesthetics; it’s about reclaiming movement as a source of joy, strength, and long-term self-care.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Guatapé, Colombia, you’ll reconnect with your body through powerful yoga sessions, dynamic boot camp workouts, and outdoor adventures that remind you how good it feels to move. You’ll integrate nutrition habits that support an active life without rigid rules, so you leave not only energized but equipped to keep thriving long after you return home.
Breathe Colombia is more than a fitness retreat. It’s a chance to rewrite your relationship with health and rediscover what living well truly means.
“If you’re a solo traveler, I can assure you that any experience with Leisan will be safe, joyful, mentally stimulating, healing, and luxurious.”
What Awaits You In Colombia
Six nights and seven days of movement, nutrition, and meaningful adventure
Daily power yoga, mobility, and strength sessions that meet you where you are
Nutrition workshops and private coaching that show you how to fuel an active life without rigid rules
Downtime to relax, restore, and take in the stunning lakeside scenery
Immersion in Colombian culture through local cuisine, nature, and dance
The tools and renewed mindset to keep growing well beyond the retreat
This 6-night, 7-day retreat is thoughtfully designed to fit your life while elevating your well-being
Perfect for driven men and women who want to turn movement into joy, nourish their bodies without extremes, and explore a new culture, all in one transformative week
A Day in the Life
Mornings start with energizing yoga or a fitness session overlooking the reservoir, designed to awaken both body and mind
Midday hours give you time to explore the villa grounds, unwind by the pool, or simply breathe in the calm
Group adventures like guided hikes through Guatapé’s lush landscapes or quiet moments by the water
Evenings filled with nourishing meals prepared by a private chef, local flavors that celebrate Colombian culture, and the joy of shared laughter under the stars
Breathe is our most active retreat theme. While workouts are adaptable, an intermediate fitness level ensures you can fully enjoy all that’s planned. If you’re unsure whether it’s the right fit, we’re here to answer any questions.
“Breathe Colombia was a perfectly curated immersion in rejuvenation for those of us who grind and often put self-care on the back burner.”
“We laughed hard, encouraged deeply, and even shed happy tears in powerful moments of revelation.”
“Leisan is thoughtful, intentional, and has created the most curated and joyful experience in Colombia.”
“This is the detox, de-stress, and de-activation I didn’t know I needed.”
“Leisan put so much thought and planning into everything and everyone...her laugh and love for life are completely infectious.”
“If you’re craving a getaway, a little adventure, and a community leaning into a reset just like you, I highly recommend Leisano Living retreats!”
Your Villa in Colombia
The Villa: A lakeside retreat in Guatapé
Nestled on the wooded shoreline of the Peñol-Guatapé Reservoir, just east of Medellín, our private villa is a gateway to Colombia’s vibrant highlands. The surrounding countryside is an open invitation to slow down and explore, while the nearby town of Guatapé, known for its vivid murals and lively streets, offers plenty of ways to feed your sense of adventure.
Set on one of the region’s most exclusive estates, the villa is a place where modern design meets breathtaking natural views. Inside, you’ll find six spacious rooms, a full kitchen, an outdoor jacuzzi, and a pool that overlooks the water. Every space is crafted to showcase the beauty of the reservoir, reminding you why you came: to step away from the pace of daily life and reconnect with what matters.
Your Space: Designed to surprise and restore
Wake up to panoramic views of the lake right outside your window. Spend mornings by the pool, afternoons unwinding in the jacuzzi, or take a quiet moment on the deck to breathe in the crisp Andean air. For an added layer of wonder, a private glamping suite sits just steps from the main house, the perfect way to elevate an already extraordinary retreat experience.
Here, nature, architecture, and culture come together to create a space that’s as energizing as it is grounding. It’s where you can challenge your body, nourish yourself with incredible food, and still find time to simply be.
If you’re ready to explore what’s possible here, contact us below, and we’ll guide you through the next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Experience & Transformation
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Most fitness trips focus only on pushing workouts. Breathe Colombia is different; it’s about reclaiming movement as a source of joy, strength, and long-term self-care. Here, we blend power yoga, energizing boot camp-style sessions, and immersive outdoor adventures like hiking and water sports. We even engage in moments of dance that celebrate freedom and culture. It’s an experience that reconnects you with how good movement can feel, while also giving you practical tools and nutrition strategies to keep thriving long after you return home.
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Not at all. While Breathe is our most active retreat, we also focus heavily on sustainable nutrition and mindset. You’ll enjoy chef-prepared, balanced meals that support your energy and performance, along with daily nutrition workshops on building a positive relationship with food and your body.
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You’ll receive four private nutrition coaching sessions (over one month) after the retreat, so you can integrate everything you’ve learned into your daily routine with the personalized support of a registered dietitian. We’ll ensure you have a plan tailored to your unique lifestyle and goals.
Logistics & Inclusions
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Our Breathe Colombia retreat takes place in Guatapé, Colombia, a vibrant town known for its colorful streets and breathtaking natural landscapes. Our private villa sits hilltop on the Peñol-Guatapé reservoir, with serene lakeside views that create the perfect backdrop for movement, exploration, and decompressing in nature.
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Your stay includes luxury villa accommodations, all fitness and yoga sessions, daily workshops, chef-prepared meals, curated excursions, transportation to scheduled activities, and group airport transfers. Plus, you get a month of post-retreat nutrition coaching with a registered dietitian to keep your momentum strong after the retreat ends.
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You’ll fly into José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) in Medellín. From there, we arrange group transfers directly to our villa in Guatapé, a 1-hour and 15-minute drive through Colombia’s beautiful countryside, giving you time to shift gears and leave the outside world behind.
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Yes. We require travel medical insurance for all guests and strongly recommend purchasing a plan that includes Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) coverage to ensure you’re protected not only for unexpected medical needs while abroad but also for any unforeseen changes to your plans.
Movement & Fitness
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You’ll experience a mix of power yoga sessions, boot camp-style workouts, gentle mobility work, and guided adventures like our signature hike through the lush Colombian landscape. The hike is an intermediate, off-terrain experience that some guests have found challenging, but it’s always optional. If you prefer, a guide can drive you down to meet the group for lunch and a refreshing swim in the river. We design each activity to meet you where you are, so you can engage fully or choose what feels best for your body.
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This retreat is our most active, so come prepared to move, but you absolutely don’t need to be a seasoned athlete. Workouts are adaptable for different levels of conditioning, and there’s no pressure to participate in everything. It’s all about reclaiming movement as something joyful and powerful, not punishing. If you’re comfortable being active and open to adventure, you’ll fit right in.
Booking & Who It’s For
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Absolutely. Many of our guests come alone and leave with new friendships and a renewed relationship with movement and their health. This retreat is a welcoming, judgment-free space.
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No. All of our retreats are coed and open to both men and women. What matters most is your willingness to show up, move, and build a healthier relationship with your body.
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Booking is simple: click “Secure Your Spot Today,” complete a brief intake form, and we’ll follow up with the next steps to lock in your reservation. We do offer flexible payment plans to help make this investment in your well-being accessible.
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We keep our Breathe Colombia retreat intimate yet vibrant, typically welcoming around 10–14 guests. This size strikes the perfect balance, small enough for meaningful connections and personal attention, but lively enough to energize our group workouts, adventures, and shared meals. It creates a supportive space where you can push yourself, let loose, and truly enjoy the journey alongside others.
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Because we limit our retreats to a small group, each reservation carries significant weight. Deposits are refundable within 24 hours of submission. After that, all payments, including the deposit, are non-refundable. However, under certain conditions, you may be able to transfer your reservation to a future retreat. Please see our Supplemental Terms of Use for Retreats for complete details.
PACKAGE 1 - LUXURY GLAMPING ESCAPE
Features: Double bed, loft with single bed, sofa, wifi, luxurious interiors, HDTV, full kitchen, ensuite bathroom with shower, private outdoor jacuzzi, lake views.
PACKAGE 3 - LUXURY KING SUITE | PATIO
Features: King-size bed, ensuite bathroom, flat screen TV, wifi, patio, lake views.
PACKAGE 5 - SPACIOUS DOUBLE | PATIO
Features: Double-sized bed, wifi, lake views, private ensuite bathroom.
PACKAGE 2 - LUXURY KING SUITE | BALCONY
Features: King-size bed, ensuite bathroom, flat screen TV, wifi, balcony, lake views.
PACKAGE 4 - LUXURY KING SUITE | PATIO
Features: King-size bed, ensuite bathroom, flat screen TV, wifi, patio, lake views.
PACKAGES 6A & 6B - DOUBLE BUNK | PATIO
Features: Bunk bed (full-sized beds), wifi, patio, lake views, private ensuite bathroom.
Meet Your Host:
Leisan Echols is a registered dietitian nutritionist, exercise physiologist, and certified mindfulness instructor with over a decade of experience in wellness hospitality. Her work is rooted in the belief that wellness is a necessity, not a privilege, and that the most profound transformations happen when we step outside our daily rhythms.
Through Leisano Living, she curates luxury wellness retreats that blend cultural exploration, evidence-based practices, and honest self-inquiry. Each experience is designed to help you reclaim movement as a source of strength and joy, and build habits that last long after you return home.
What's Included:
Accommodations
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Private chef and cooking demonstration
Nutrition & fitness workshops
Daily inclusive yoga or fitness classes
Cultural experience
One inclusive spa service
Land and speedboat excursions
Roundtrip airport transfers
Professional photographer
12 months of health coaching
What’s Not Included:
Airfare
Transportation during leisure time
Any offsite meals or purchases
Alcoholic beverages
Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Travel medical insurance (required)
Staff tips and gratuities
Deposit & Cancellation Policy
We offer a full refund for 24 hours following the submission of your initial deposit. After 24 hours have expired, your trip deposit and all future payments are NON-REFUNDABLE. Kindly read our COVID-19 POLICIES & FAQs for exceptions.
