YOGA + WRITING RETREAT WITH PATRICK & JENNY

SALT SPRING ISLAND, CANADA

JULY 19–24, 2027

INQUIRE TO BOOK

Dive into the wild jungles of Panama August 15–21, 2027, at the stunning La Loma Jungle Lodge. Connect with yourself and others through daily yoga practice, local excursions, and games.

Each day will include offerings of vinyasa and yin yoga, breathwork, and, of course, board games! Feel free to bring your own games or play what Patrick provides. We’ll enjoy delicious meals sourced from fresh, local ingredients and explore Panama’s breathtaking surroundings through curated group outings.

Give yourself this time to connect with an intention of playfulness! This is your invitation to put the pen to paper and let your voice shine amidst tranquil Canadian forest.

What’s included?

  • Five nights’ accommodation at the Salt Spring Centre for Yoga

  • Daily yoga practice led by Patrick

  • Daily writing workshop led by Jenny

  • Dedicated time for games (including Blood on the Clocktower!)

  • Three farm-to-table meals each day (plus fresh coffee, tea, cacao, and juices)

  • Yoga mats and block

  • Hiking trails and lake for swimming

  • Ground transportation on Salt Spring Island to and from the ferry and the retreat center

A spacious, open-air restaurant with a long wooden dining table and matching chairs, decorated with table settings and glasses, surrounded by lush greenery and hanging woven lanterns from a wooden ceiling.

What’s not included?

  • Travel to the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga

    1. Flight to Vancouver

    2. Ferry to Salt Spring Islans

  • Travel insurance (recommended)

  • Tips

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MEET YOUR RETREAT LEADERS

A man with brown hair and a mustache standing against a gray concrete wall, wearing a gray athletic zip-up jacket and smiling with arms crossed.

  • Patrick is a yoga instructor in Brooklyn, NY who has practiced for ten years and taught for four. His classes blend intuitive sequencing, hands-on assists, and curated music with a playful mindset to empower and energize his students. He brings a deep passion for the practice and a commitment to fostering growth to every class he leads, whether vinyasa, ashtanga, or yin.

    Patrick has led multiple international retreats and assisted with a 200-hour teacher training in Guatemala in August 2025.

    Patrick is an RYT-200 who completed his training under Giocanda Parker, Ferny Barcelo, and Sam Johnson. He will graduate from 300 hour teacher training at The Shala in Brooklyn in April.

  • Jenny

ACCOMMODATIONS

In the Pricing section, single refers to the total cost for a solo attendee. Double refers to the total cost for each attendee sharing the bed. Bring a partner or friend, share a bed, and save money!

A rustic bedroom with a wooden bed frame, white bedding, patterned pillows, two bedside tables with small lamps, a window with greenery outside, and a wooden floor with a patterned rug. A sheer canopy drapes from the ceiling.

  • Built to bring guests as close to nature as possible, this bungalow is perched on La Loma’s most dramatic ridges, offering stunning panoramic open-air views of the surrounding rainforest and the Bahia Honda Bay. Including one king bed and a private bathroom with a hot water shower.

  • Single - $3,000

    Double - $2,600

Rainforest King Bungalow

Two double beds with white linens in an outdoor bedroom with wooden floors, surrounded by lush green foliage, white curtains, and a ceiling fan.

  • Built to bring guests as close to nature as possible, this bungalow is perched on La Loma’s most dramatic ridges, offering stunning panoramic open-air views of the surrounding rainforest and the Bahia Honda Bay. Including two queen beds and a private bathroom with a hot water shower.

  • Single - $3,000

    Double - $2,600

Rainforest Queen Bungalow

Hammocks hanging on a porch surrounded by lush green tropical plants.

  • Sports beautiful views of jungle canopy and bay and comes equipped with a slightly larger room with one queen bed and two twin beds, surrounded by a custom built large canopy mosquito net, a private bathroom with a hot water shower. An additional twin bed can be added.

  • Single (Queen) - $2,350

    Double (Queen) - $2,000

    Single (Twin) - $2,000

Family Treetop Bungalow

A rustic bedroom with a canopy bed, white bedding, wooden side tables, and natural surroundings visible through the open area.

  • Sits along the ridge with views of jungle canopy. It comes equipped with one king bed surrounded by a custom built large canopy mosquito net and a private bathroom with a hot water shower. Perfect for couples.

  • Single - $2,750

    Double - $2,500

King Treetop Bungalow

Two beds with white bedding in a rustic open-air room with wooden floors, canopy, and lush green trees outside.

  • Sits tucked underneath the jungle canopy overlooking a beautiful set of natural rock pools. It comes equipped with two queen beds surrounded by a custom built large canopy mosquito net, a private bathroom with a hot water shower. Further from the main lodge, on the bottom of the hill. You can hear the sound of the stream passing through the rockpools.

  • Single - $2,350

    Double - $2,000

Rock Pool Bungalow

A bedroom with a bed enclosed by sheer white curtains, a wooden side table, a woven hanging lamp, and a window with white curtains and green foliage outside.

  • This spacious open-air suite is located in the middle of La Loma’s Chocolate Farm, surrounded by a wide variety of cacao and other fruit trees, and is perfect for larger groups. The suite has two large bedrooms with queen beds, two full bathrooms, and several spaces to relax. On the upper floor, you’ll find a wide terrace with panoramic views of the rainforest.

  • Single - $2,650

    Double - $2,400

Cacao Farm Suite

A cozy bedroom in a wooden cabin with a four-poster bed with a white canopy, a small wooden desk with a vase of flowers, and an open window showing green leafy trees outside.

  • This open-air bungalow is located in the middle of La Loma’s Chocolate Farm, surrounded by a wide variety of cacao and other fruit trees. It has three bedrooms (one king bed, one queen bed, and one full bed), two bathrooms, and a large central common area, making it ideal for families or friends traveling together. This is the only house bungalow with three separate rooms and a communal area.

  • Single (King/Queen) - $2,500

    Double (King/Queen) - $2,250

    Single (Twin) - $2,000

Cacao Farm House

INQUIRE TO BOOK

A $500, non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your space. Your remaining balance, which depends on your selected accommodations, is due by June 10th, 2027.

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