Welcome to Rhythms of the Andes

Here you will find everything to get ready for our retreat.

We are so excited to have you join us at Rhythms of The Andes!

Our journey is just a few months away.We created this site to share resources to help you get ready for our time together.

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As soon as you have your flight information, please send it to us at
> info@carolina-arevalo.com <

This will help us organize our shuttles picking everyone up from
> El Dorado Bogotá International Airport. <

We are aiming to have our last shuttle leave no later than 5pm on July 23rd.

Here, you will also find some information on what to do in Bogotá, in case you want to arrive a few days earlier to explore or stay after our retreat.

Guest Form

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In order for us to prepare to host you in the best possible way, please complete this form at your earliest convenience.
> on or before May 22nd <

What to bring

  • Headlight or flashlight (no candles please)

  • Hiking gear (small backpack, water bottle, etc)

  • A small bag or basket to carry your daily essentials for classes

  • Clothes to keep you warm as it is chilly in the early morning hours and evenings; light jackets, pants and sweaters are recommended

  • Bathing suit, shower sandals, and pool towel (for Aguas Termals)

  • Comfortable farm clothes; If you want to walk around the property during the day, meet the animals, check out some of the herbs and veggies growing— thin long pants, thin long sleeve, and thin high socks are recommend

  • Hiking boots

  • Light rain coat

  • Yoga Mat

  • Hat for sun protection

  • Sunscreen

  • Bug Spray & Repellent

  • A reusable water bottle

  • Comfy house slippers

  • A journal

This list is just a suggestion. Please bring what you need to feel comfortable. Come as you are.

Some additional items just for those who wish.

  • Blanket to sit on the earth

  • As we are inviting everyone to have their phone off for our retreat, if you wish to take photos of our time together, we suggest bringing a film camera!

  • Any extra art supplies you feel called to work with. We will have everything to work with watercolors

  • Musical instruments

  • Anything you want to add to our altar

What we will have available for you

  • Toiletries (Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap and Self-Care items, you are more than welcome to bring your own preferences as well)

  • Natural Bug Spray / oils

  • All art supplies

  • A self-serve herbal tea and elixir station

  • All meals

Getting here

Please plan to arrive at El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá on July 23rd > no later than 3:30pm for 5:00pm shuttle departure. <

We will arrange shuttles to bring everyone to Casa Cielo on that day.

For your flight back, please plan to leave Bogotá on July 27th after 3:00pm for > 1:00pm shuttle departure from Casa Cielo. <

As soon as you have your flights information, please email it to us at info@carolina-arevalo.com

Bogotá Recommendations

Areas to stay— Chapinero, Zona Rosa, Zona T, Zona G, Parque 93

Restaurants & Cafes — Osaka, Julia Pizzeria, Les Amis Pastry Shop, MASA (there are many locations)

Sites to see— Monserrate, Parque Vertical

* we will continue to update this section with recommendations*

Sustainable & Small businesses to check out

  • Casa Ciclo— refillery, zero waste. Organic make up & skin-care. Vegan, biodegradable.

  • La Tortuga La Liebre— Sustainable products; deodoeant, shampoo bars, skin-care and more,

  • Eloisa Studio— handmade clothing

  • Pajara Pinta— Accesories & resortwear ethically handmade in Colombia & Latin America.

  • Juliao Boticarios— teas, beauty & cosmetics.

  • Brisato Studio— clothing, ceramics and handmade products. Sustainable materials, recycled textiles.

  • Libreria Wilborda— named best bookshop in Bogotá. Coffee shop, great vibes and events.

  • Yerbateria— A beautiful apothecary in Bogotá. They carry herbs, elixirs, skin-care, amulets and so much more. Online store & Brick and Mortar in Medellin

Communication

Once you complete the form and we have your phone number, we will start a communal WhatsApp group in order to have direct communication for any pre-retreat, arrival or departure logistics.

We can’t wait to host you at Casa Cielo in the Colombian Andes!