Wild Awakening
Gitana Del Mar
Santa Marta, Colombia | February 8-13, 2027
An exclusive 5-night Caribbean yoga and meditation retreat designed for those ready to reset, reconnect and go deeper - set between the jungle and the ocean in Colombia.
Awaken the WILDNESS within you. Shift how you see your world. Expand how you show up.
Wake each morning to the sound of the Caribbean Sea...
Gitana del Mar Beach Retreat is a hidden sanctuary where the turquoise sea meets the wild foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, a place locals call the Heart of the World.
A rare convergence of ocean, mountains, and untouched nature.
Spend a week stepping out of your routine and into something slower, deeper, and more alive—guided by international yoga teachers, Trista & Erika, in a private, boutique retreat setting.
The kind of place that shifts something in you.
We have secured the entire retreat space, creating a fully private, intimate setting reserved exclusively for our group.
You’ll move, breathe, explore, and rest, supported at every step, as you deepen your practice and create space for clarity, growth, and a more aligned way of living.
With a limited number of spaces available (30) and full buyout of the property, this is a rare opportunity to experience Gitana del Mar in a way few ever will ... unhurried, intimate, and entirely your own.
You’ll leave feeling clearer, lighter, and more connected to the life you want to live.
“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.”
– Saint Augustine
An opportunity to awaken…
The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is a place of extraordinary natural and cultural significance, not only in a geographic sense, but in a deeply spiritual and energetic one.
For the Indigenous communities who have cared for this region for generations, it is understood as a living landscape shaped by balance, relationship, and reverence for the natural world, often described as the Heart of the World, or a center of life.
Its geography is part of what gives rise to that understanding.
It is the highest coastal mountain range in the world, rising from the Caribbean shoreline to nearly 5,700 metres within a remarkably compressed distance, where beaches give way to jungle, cloud forest and snow peaks within a single ecosystem.
That rare vertical range creates a powerful sense of connection between earth, water, and sky — lending the landscape an elemental presence.
During the retreat, you’ll have opportunities to practice and meditate in spaces that invite stillness, presence, and reflection, surrounded by a place many experience as both grounding and expansive.
Everything Thoughtfully Curated:
→ Twice-Daily Yoga: Yin + Yang Practices
→ All inclusive accommodations for 5 nights in eco-luxury cabanas
→ Welcoming + closing ceremonies
→ Guided meditation and Pranayama
→ 2 Yoga Workshops (Details TBC)
→ Afternoon excursion to Parque Nacional Tayrona
→ Fresh farm-to-table meals
→ Tea, refreshments, and snacks
→ Vegan and vegetarian options
→ Lots of downtime, lots of rest, lots of YOU time!
Additional Considerations:
Flights, transfers, alcohol, travel insurance, tips, and optional treatments are arranged separately.
“In Colombia, ‘the heart of the world’ does not beat loudly—it moves through rivers, breathes in the mountains, and lives quietly in those who remember that the Earth itself is alive.”
Why This Retreat?
It’s easy to stay in the same patterns when nothing around you changes. This retreat gives you the space to step into the unfamiliar, to move your body, and be re-awakened what it feels like to be fully alive, embracing that wildness inside of you.
Over the course of a week, you’ll experience expert led yoga, meditation, breathwork, and yoga nidra, alongside nourishing meals, and deeply healing practices connected to Colombian culture.
Hosted at a secluded beachfront setting where jungle meets ocean, The Wild Awakening Retreat provides you the space to slow down, notice what’s working in your life, and the tools to choose differently.
Accommodations
Eco-Chic Bungalows are the ideal place to relax. Each bungalow is designed with a very distinct architectural feature that the indigenous from the area have been utilizing for hundreds of years…. the palm roof. Not only are these structures made from sustainably and locally harvested palm fronds, the vaulted ceiling design keeps the rooms cooler and more fresh than any other available, man-made material.
Bungalow Sierra (sleeps 2-4)
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The Bungalow Sierra is the largest and most stunning room. Featuring breathtaking beach and ocean views and at over 800 sqft, this bungalow boasts an open floor plan with 1 King Bed (can also be set up with two single beds) and 2 separate single beds.
This Cathedral Style structure is made with natural and native guadua (bamboo), hardwood and clay from the lower region of Sierra Nevada Mountains. The large and unique bathroom has 2 sinks and a shell inspired shower with hot water.
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$3,000 usd (pp shared)
Payment Plans Are Available
Bungalow Selva (sleeps 2-3)
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The Bungalow Selva is an all wood bungalow and is the most private and exclusive option. It has a one (1) queen bed and one (1) single bed as well as a private bathroom with open air shower and hot water.
This is the closest option to the beach and the most private. The Bungalow Selva also has a private sitting garden in front of the bungalow.
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$3,000 usd (pp shared)
Payment Plans Are Available
Bungalow Nukuba (sleeps 4)
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This exquisite room features a tall, lofted roof, crafted from bamboo and thatch. Nukuba signifies shell in the Kogui language, and this structure embodies the same sense of security, tranquility, and contentment that a seashell offers to its cherished occupant.
Each Nukuba Bungalow boasts a private wooden deck front porch and are set apart and more private than the Bungalow Suites and Standards.
They have one (1) King bed (or 2 single beds) and two (2) additional single beds. The max capacity is 4 guests.
Each Nukuba has a private, open-air bathroom.
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$3,000 usd (pp shared)
Payment Plans Are Available
Bungalow Treehouse (sleeps 1-2)
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This two- story Bungalow is tucked away in the jungle gardens of Gitana under our beloved Mango Trees and has gorgeous views all around.
This gorgeous space has a opened living room, balcony with views of our beachfront forest and the most incredible private bathroom with outdoor shower. Ideal for a couple the room has a King bed that can also turn into two twin beds.
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$3,500 usd (Private)
$3,000 usd (pp shared)
Payment Plans Are Available
Bungalow Suite (sleeps 2-3)
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The Bungalow Suites are spacious, have one (1) queen bed and one (1) twin bed as well as a private bathroom with an open air shower (hot water).
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$2,750 usd (pp shared)
Payment Plans Available
Standard Bungalow (sleeps 3)
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The Bungalow Standards have three (3) single beds and a private bathroom with an open air shower with hot water.
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$2,500 usd (pp shared)
Payment Plans Available
Is This Retreat Aligned for You?
Open to all levels of practice, whether you’re brand new to yoga or have been practicing for years.
Every single practice is designed with options and guidance so you can meet yourself exactly where you are.
This retreat is for you if:
You’re feeling overwhelmed and ready for a true reset
You want to deepen your yoga practice in a supportive, non-intimidating environment
You’re drawn to the ocean, nature, and a sense of adventure
You value meaningful connections and being around people who value depth, curiosity and connection
You’re ready to invest in your wellbeing in a real, intentional way
Meet your Leaders
ERIKA BLAKELY
I’m a leadership coach, retreat facilitator, and Baptiste Certified Yoga Teacher with over a decade of experience creating powerful spaces for growth and transformation.
After walking away from a corporate career in accounting, I committed fully to the path of yoga and leadership. I’ve trained for over 1,000 hours with some of the most respected teachers in the world—including through The Baptiste Institute—and now co-lead 200-hour teacher trainings and lead international retreats that take people deep into themselves.
My work blends yoga, embodied leadership, coaching, and personal inquiry. I create experiences that challenge people to get honest, go inward, and reconnect with what matters—whether that’s on the mat, in conversation, or halfway across the world in a retreat setting.
TRISTA GEDDES
Trista’s journey with yoga began over 20 years ago, and from the very beginning, it became something much deeper than movement.
Her practice evolved into a way of navigating life itself, learning how to slow down, listen inward, and find steadiness through change.
Today, she shares that same approach with her students. Her teaching is rooted in over +600 hours of Ashtanga, Hatha, Yin, breathwork, and intuitive movement.
Creating space for people to step out of the noise and reconnect with themselves in a real and intentional way. Where people can soften, open, and experience meaningful shifts.
Her retreats are an extension of this philosophy: spaces to reset, reconnect, and return home to yourself.