Slow Living Retreats
Are you looking for a way to escape the hustle and bustle of your life? Do you want to connect with other people who are interested in slowing down? Come join us for an all inclusive stay at our slow living retreat or as a guest and learn more about how you can find a way to have balance in your life and a greater appreciation for what you have.
We offer five day all inclusive Slow Living Retreats at our remote sustainable living center located on majestic Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua. During these five days you will be able to unplug and unwind while you experience true off the grid living. Our center is 100% solar powered with lights concentrated in the common area and kitchen. We find much of a slow lifestyle revolves around cooking and eating and we relish the long stimulating conversations that occur naturally when people gather around food. Depending on the theme of the retreat you may have the opportunity to learn to roast your own coffee, make homemade pasta, or create your own hot sauce. We will discuss slow food methods, fermentation, cooking with fire and how to appreciate all that goes into creating a meal.
We live a minimalist lifestyle here very connected with nature. Our accommodations are rustic, built from the materials that are abundant on the island- bamboo, thatch, earth. We focus on experiences rather than things. We have access to lovely Lake Nicaragua right across the road and its a great place to take a kayak or paddle board out and look for birds, monkeys or other wildlife or simply lay on our floating dock soaking up the sun. There are plenty of hammocks to lounge in and a selection of games and books. We also include two activities outside of the property so if you are looking hike the volcano or explore the island more we will arrange that for you.
Fire Meat Beer
27 December 2020 - 1 January 2121
3 July - 8 July 2021
Cost
$600
3 July - 8 July 2021
Cost
$600
In this five day retreat we will focus on energies on cooking a whole pig. In the tradition of American barbecue we will smoke a whole pig over the course of 12-14 hours. In the days leading up the pig roast we will craft our own barbecue sauce, ketchup, and hot sauce. We will discuss different techniques of food preservation including smoking, dehydrating and fermentation. Not only will we smoke a pig, but we will bake in our cob oven and grill as well.
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Day 1
Arrival Orientation |
Day 2
Half Day Activity |
Day 3
Free Time |
Day 4
Pull the Pig |
Day 5
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Day 6
Brunch Check out 11 |
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Making ketchup, bbq sauce, hot sauce
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Smoke the Pig
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Bread Making in the cob oven
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Full Day Activity
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Retreat prices include food, lodging, one half day activity and one full day activity. Kayak and and Stand Up Paddleboard use is included. Standard accommodation is provide in our dormitory. For upgrades to our private rooms or home-stay options please contact us directly at eljardinometepe@gmail.com
In addition to the costs please budget for any additional expense you may incur during your stay with us. We offer free rum cocktails during happy hour but all other alcoholic beverages are at an additional cost. Transportation costs are not included.
In order to guarantee your place a 50 % non-refundable deposit through paypal is required.
