Ancestral Retreat for Good Living in the Mountains

Abbie Caldas
  • May 8, 2025

The Core Regenerative Activity

Experience a week dedicated to well-being, good living, and the integration of ancestral wisdom. Immerse in mingas (collective work), energy cleansings, dances of peace, physical practices to release emotions, medicine/ecstatic dance, hiking and three ancestral medicine ceremonies: Chicha, Sweat Lodge (Inipi), and Cacao.

Our Goals are:

  • Help participants feel part of an intentional community that cares for a magnificent territory.
  • Share Aldeafeliz’s inspiring regenerative way of life.
  • Experience happiness as the core of daily community practices.
  • Connect with ancestral wisdom as a guide for better living.
  • Gain self-knowledge tools and practices that improve relationships with oneself and all beings.

The Location: Ecoaldea Aldeafeliz in San Francisco, Cudinamrca, Colombia

Aldeafeliz is located in the municipality of San Francisco, a charming town in the department of Cundinamarca, Colombia.
Nestled in the Andean region, it is part of the Gualivá province, renowned for its breathtaking mountain
landscapes and rich biodiversity. The area features a stunning mix of mountains, valleys, and rivers, creating
an exceptional natural environment. With an average temperature ranging between 16°C and 22°C, the region enjoys a mild and refreshing climate, which allows agriculture to thrive—particularly coffee, plantains, and tropical fruits like guava and blackberry.
Aldeafeliz is surrounded by abundant nature and offers countless opportunities for connection and relaxation. The San Miguel River borders the territory, featuring picturesque waterfalls perfect for natural hydrotherapy. The community also has a lake inhabited by fish and ducks, complemented by beautiful aquatic plants, adding to the serene atmosphere. If you wish to explore the area before or after the retreat,
we have several recommendations including a nature reserve, scenic town, waterfall, and a sacred site.

The Hosts: Aldea Feliz Community

Designed as a self-sustaining community, it blends natural beauty, ecological practices, and a deep focus
on well-being and communal collaboration. It is the perfect place for those seeking a meaningful connection with nature and ancestral wisdom, which have long been essential sources of sustenance and well-being for humanity.

Aldeafeliz offers a transformative experience through ancestral ceremonies, practical wisdom for good living, natural spaces, and the guidance of experienced facilitators committed to a paradigm shift towards life care and regeneration.

The community is composed of families, couples, and individuals of all ages, including children, young adults, and elders. This intergenerational environment fosters a rich exchange of experiences and perspectives, where everyone can learn from one another. Approximately 20 people live in Aldeafeliz on a permanent basis who enrich the community with thier diversity, bringing strengths in facilitating collective learning processes, healing, reconnection with nature, and celebration. Within the community, you will find: teachers, artists, architects, food alchemists, earth guardians, project managers, dancers, and healers.
Aldeafeliz is much more than an eco-village—it is a living laboratory of sustainability, regeneration, and conscious living, where nature, wisdom, and community come together to create a new way of being in the world.

Accommodation and Food

We open our homes to invite you into the experience of living immersed in the Andean cloud forest, while becoming part of a vibrant community. Constructed with bamboo (guadua), wood, earthen walls, and unique architectural designs, our spaces provide a warm and comfortable stay for every visitor.

Our accommodation options include:

Eco-village Lodging (Bioconstructed Cabins)
– Private accommodation with private bathrooms
– Shared accommodation with shared bathrooms

Casa Serena (1 km from Aldeafeliz)
– Shared beds in a cozy setting
– Round-trip transportation to the eco-village included

We offer a delicious, healthy, and vibrant cuisine, full of contrasting flavors, colors, and textures. Our meals are prepared with seasonal, whole ingredients, carefully balancing nutrition and quality. We prioritize local, agroecologically grown and processed ingredients, ensuring a wholesome and sustainable dining experience.
During the retreat, you will enjoy three nourishing meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and two daily snacks. Our restaurant service provides three meals a day and snacks, ensuring that you are well-nourished throughout your stay.

Other Experiences to Enjoy Here

  • Sowing and harvesting in the permaculture gardens
  • Therapeutic massages
  • Medicine and extatic dance
  • Universal peace dance
  • Hiking
  • Magical community evenings

Dates

June Monday 16th to Sunday 22nd

October Monday 20th to Sunday 26th

December Monday 1st to Sunday 7th

Costs

1050€/ person in a shared cabin
1250€ / person in a private cabin

This Includes:

  • Transport from San Francisco to Aldea and back
  • 3 meals and daily’s snack per day
  • All activites described

This does not include:

  • Transport to San Francisco
  • Additional food and beverage (out of full board)

Get more information and/or book a call with our team below

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