Nature Therapy and Adventure Retreat in Nicaragua is a 7-day, 6-night nature and adventure retreat in Nicaragua for anyone ready to reconnect with themselves and the natural world through the mind, body, and spirit.

Set on the wild Pacific coast and guided by a naturalist, this week trades screens and schedules for adventurous activities aimed at learning, growing, and giving back to the planet. Hike through a wildlife conservancy near an inactive volcano, learn about regenerative agriculture and take a local cooking class, and release sea turtle hatchlings into the ocean.

These and more experiences will remind you that we are a part of nature. Come as you are, leave rejuvenated and refreshed.

Maggie Dewane is an author, filmmaker, and former journalist who has traveled to all seven continents to understand climate change and conservation efforts and how both impact people. 

Through short films, news articles, and poetry, she translates climate science to audiences to empower them to act. 

She leads an annual weeklong educational seabird conservation and nature camp for adults in Maine through the Audubon Society. 

Please note that only dinner is provided today. Additional snacks, smoothies, and meals are available for purchase if desired. 

3:00 pm: Check-in available

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm: Orientation & welcome workshop with Maggie

5:00 pm - 5:45 pm: Grounding sunset beach walk

6:30 pm: Group dinner

A morning snack + coffee and tea will be available by 6 am every morning, should guests prefer to eat a little something before their morning activity. 

Campers are invited to spend the mornings in nature in whatever ways feel restorative to them. There is a yoga shala with mats and blocks, a meditation shala and hammocks for quiet mindfulness or writing, and surfboards are available for rent. You may also opt for a fresh dip in the pool or ocean to start your day! 

8:00 am - 9:00 am: Mindful movement 

9:00 am: Breakfast

9:30 am- 11:30 am: Organic farm tour

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm: Local cooking class

1:30 pm: Lunch

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Earth workshop with Maggie

6:30 pm: Group dinner

7:00 am - 8:00 am: Mindful movement

8:00 am: Breakfast

9:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Sea turtle education & hatchery visit

1:00 pm: Lunch

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Ocean workshop with Maggie

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Sunset turtle release

6:30 pm: Group dinner

8:00 am - 9:00 am: Mindful movement

9:00 am: Breakfast

11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Workshop with Maggie

1:00 pm: Lunch

2:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Mangroves boat tour 

Includes: wake surfing, tree jumping, tubing, sunset, and drinks

7:00 pm: Group dinner

Please note that lunch is not included today, as we will be eating at a local fritanga outside the retreat center. Expect to pay ~$10 for your meal.

6:00 am - 1:00 pm: Nature preserve bird watching with a hike

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Fritanga lunch 

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Haiku workshop with Maggie

6:30 pm: Group dinner

8:00 am - 9:00 am: Mindful movement

9:00 am: Breakfast

10:00 am - 12:00 pm:  Dog shelter visit

1:00 pm: Lunch

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Closing workshop with Maggie

6:30 pm: Group dinner

7:30 pm - onward: Dance party!

Kindly note that breakfast is the only meal available today, but additional meals and late check-out can be arranged if there’s availability on the schedule. 

8:00 am - 9:00 am: Mindful movement

9:00 am: Breakfast

11:00 am: Check out of SSE and begin the journey home, feeling refreshed and energized from your week in nature.