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A nervous system reset in PatagoniaIf you are a high-performing professional, founder, industry-leading creative, or wellness expert — and you<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">desire to help your clients or mentees slow down and recalibrate in a meaningful way</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">keenly sense they have more to offer, and want to help draw out their full potential</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">value nature, travel, and transformative experiences</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">and prefer intimate, thoughtfully curated journeys over fast-paced environments</li></ul>our nature-based retreats are designed with you in mind.La Colina Retreats are hosted at Casona La Colina — a boutique wellness estate nestled into the hillside above Villarrica — the peaceful lakeside town known as the gateway to Patagonia. Each experience weaves together the natural beauty and grounding energy of Chile's Lake District with your integrative teachings — designed to support transformative growth, presence, and reconnection for your team, clients, or mentees. Alongside your daily sessions, we guide your group through a curated rhythm of nature-focused activities — among which are hiking through millennial forests and soaking in geothermal hot springs or meditating on the slopes of the region’s iconic volcano. The result is a powerful integrative experience that is highly personalized and intentionally paced — immersive, but never overwhelming.

Villarrica, Araucania, Chile

Flights to and from the Temuco, Chile airport are not included. 

Flights 

Travel Insurance is not included as a part or your stay; however, acquiring your own travel insurance coverage plan is required to participate in this experience.

Travel Insurance

Visas fees are not covered; however, there is no entry fee for U.S. tourists (nor for many other countries). Please make sure to keep your tourist entry paper to present when departing Chile. 

Visa Fee

It is your responsibility to pay for additional activities you may engage in that are not included in our itinerary.

Additional Activities 

You are welcome to purchase souvenirs at your own expense. 

Personal Purchases

This experience is organized and facilitated by hosts and local guides with years of experience in their area. 

Expert Team

 You will receive comprehensive pre-trip guidance and communication from your hosts regarding packing, transport, and any other questions you may have.

Pre-trip Guidance 

For those who plan to explore other areas of Chile before or after the retreat.

Travel Itinerary Service

We will greet you at the Temuco airport on arrival day and make sure you return there safely on departure day.

Airport Transport 

At La Colina Estate and nearby partner hotels for groups over 12.

Accommodations

You will enjoy a robust, healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day as well as snacks and samples during activities and tastings, either at our hotel or with local culinary guides. 

All Meals

As a guest at La Colina, you're invited to enjoy all the services offered by the hotel, including massage, sauna, and wood fired hot tub.

Hotel Services

Your comfort is our priority. You will be provided with a climatized room, sumptuous bedding, slippers, towels, a bathrobe, hair care, hair dryer, as well as a toiletry and grooming kit. WiFi access.

Hotel Amenities 

All entry fees, national park fees, permits, and any other fee associated with the activities during your stay.

All Activities 

Any activity specific equipment necessary to participate in activities on the itinerary, such as hiking poles and binoculars.

Equipment

We've put together a incredible gift bag for you and your groupfeaturing local flavors and handicrafts.

Gifts from Your Hosts

We cover all gratuities for local guides and servers.

Gratuities 

Enjoy a complimentary massage, a stroll in the garden, and a restorative cleanse in our sauna and wood-fired hot tub.

On-site Relaxation

Hot Tub & Suana

Our in-house masseuses will make sure you experience ultimate relaxation.

On-site relaxation

Massage

Huerquehue National Park boasts some of Southern Chile’s most stunning flora and fauna — from vibrant birdlife to the iconic&nbsp;Araucaria, Chile’s famous monkey puzzle tree.This hike is moderate with a combination of gentle walking stretches and some steep inclines, but the stunning views make every step worth it. In total we spend about 4-5 hours in the park and enjoy plenty of snacks and and a picnic lunch at Laguna Toro.

Hiking & Forest Bathing

Huerquehue National Park

We’ll venture to a local award-winning orchard, to experience the cider-making process — from orchard to glass, where tastings, stories, and luncheon unfold to the slow rhythm of southern Chile’s countryside.

Culture & Gastronomy

Cider & Orchard Visit

Spend the day in one of Chile’s most iconic natural sanctuaries, where ancient araucaria forests and glacier-fed lagoons lie under the watchful eye of Volcán Llaima.Some highlights of Conguillío National Park include La Araucaria Madre, a 1,800 year old monkey puzzle tree — Araucaria araucana — and the Trufel-Trufel waterfall.As evening settles in, we’ll gather for live music featuring traditional Chilean and Argentine ballads, while sharing impressions of Conguillío’s biodiversity over a traditional Chilean asado (grilled barbecue).

Conguillio Nature Hike

After a day of hiking, there is little better than a soak in thermal spring water.Termas Geometricas — some of the most beautifully designed thermal baths in Chile, at the foothills of Volcán Villarrica — offer a truly unique and restorative experience.

Thermal Baths

Termas Geometricas

Huilo Huilo is a privately protected biological reserve in that preserves a rare stretch of Valdivian temperate rainforest — one of the most biodiverse and least common forest ecosystems in the world.&nbsp;The reserve is known for its lush landscapes of ancient forests, waterfalls, rivers, and glacial lakes, as well as its rich wildlife, including species like the pudú, puma, Darwin’s frog, and the endangered huemul deer.Activities to chose from at the Huilo Huilo Reserve include nature walks, museum visits, cultural activities, wildlife sighting, kayaking, and horseback riding, which we will coordinate ahead of time according to your preferences.

Huilo Huilo Reserve 

By now you're quite familiar Volcán Villarrica, its ever-present slopes quietly keeping watch in the backdrop of each activity.In Mapundungun, Volcán Villarrica is called Rukapillan, which means "the house of the great spirit."No stay in Villarrica would be complete without making its acquaintance.We will journey up the volcano, for an invigorating walk in the national park with spectacular photo-taking opportunities.Or for those who prefer a more exhilarating experience, we can arrange for your group to summit the volcano with local expert guides (volcanic activity permitting). Keep in mind that summiting the volcano is an all-day activity involving technical gear, taking a total of 7-8 hours (with 5-6 hours of ascent), the descent is usually accomplished by sledding down the snowy slopes.This activity available from November through March.

Adventure & Exploration

Volcán Villarrica

Enjoy a degustation of boutique wines featuring Chile's most emblematic grapes, including Carménère, Cabernet Sauvignon, and País, led by Chilean enologist and wine-maker, Rodrigo Moraga. Chile is internationally known for its high-quality, approachable wines — shaped by a unique geography that naturally protects vineyards.The country’s long, narrow form — bordered by the Andes Mountains, the Pacific Ocean, and the Atacama Desert — creates ideal growing conditions, with a Mediterranean climate in central regions that’s especially well-suited to grape cultivation, with wine regions such as the Maipo and Colchagua Valleys earning global acclaim.

Wine Tasting

We’ve arranged a special once-in-a-lifetime experience: a flight with the private pilots at our local airports.The&nbsp;Villarrica Airport&nbsp;is just 20 minutes from our property, and the Pucon airport around 40 minutes away. This experience is available in helicopter or small plane.Your approximately 45-minute flight will take you above the crater of&nbsp;Volcán Villarrica and surrounding areas for an incredible view of the region’s lakes, forests, and volcanoes from above.

Volcano Flight

To liven our spirits, we'll start the day the with a coffee tasting prepared by the barristas from Eco Mapu, a local specialty coffee-shop known for its dedication to the craft and creative incorporation of regional flavors.In 2025, Eco Mapu was awarded #10 Best Coffee Shop in South America, taking the #2 position in Chile.Villarrica is home to a thriving specialty coffee scene with six specialty coffee shops, two of which have won global awards.

Coffee Tasting 

Local waterfalls -- such as La China and El Leon -- offer an incredible environment for nature-immersions, perfect for meditation and groupwork.These privately owned nature reserves offer a smaller-scale, easy forest strolling for those who prefer something less intensive than the national parks. These waterfalls are located around 50 minutes from La Colina estate and take around 30 minutes total walking to arrive at the waterfall.

Nature & Forest Bathing

Waterfalls

The Ziwilwe Park and Trail is a forgiving hour-long hike on the Lican Ray Peninsula, with stunning views of Lake Calafquen. At the center of the park is a Mapuche Cultural Center, where we can enjoy a traditional meal.

Nature & Culture

Parque Ziwilwe

Spend an afternoon learning from local artisans, expert wood workers. Learn about the native woods used for carpentry and handiwork in Chile as well as traditional tools and crafting techniques. You'll leave with a souvenir that will always be a cherished memory in your home.

Wood Artesania

Begin the morning with yoga on the black sand shores of Lake Villarrica — where gentle waves, crisp mountain air, and views of the snow-capped volcano create a setting that feels both grounding and expansive.Practicing beside the water, surrounded by native forests and Patagonia’s quiet energy, offers a rare sense of calm and presence — an opportunity to slow down, reconnect with the body, and fully absorb the rhythm of southern Chile.

Wellness

Black Sand Beach Yoga

Sessions at Kura Pilates Studio offer a calm, intentional space to reconnect with the body through mindful movement.

Pilates at Kura Studio

Sailing on Lake Villarrica offers a slower way to experience the landscape — gliding across open water with panoramic views of the volcano, surrounding forests, and lakeside towns. Conditions are especially pleasant in the warmer months, when long daylight hours and steady breezes make for relaxed afternoons on the lake.

Water Activities

Sailboating

Horseback riding in Chile’s Lake District offers a quiet way to explore the region’s forests, countryside, and volcanic landscapes at a slower pace. Trails wind through native woodland, open fields, and scenic viewpoints, creating a grounded, immersive experience in the landscapes surrounding Villarrica.

Nature & Exploration

Horseback Riding

Fishing excursions with La Familia Rios offer a relaxed way to experience the rivers and lakes of Chile’s Lake District alongside knowledgeable local guides.

Fishing Excursion

Kayaking on Lake Villarrica and the Toltén River are an enjoyable way to connect with the natural surroundings and connect as group. For those who enjoy a bit more intensity, the Trancura River in nearby Pucón has kayaking and rafting options for those like a white of white water.

Water Sport

Kayak & Rafting

La Colina Retreats facilitates mastery &amp; therapeutic work though outdoor exploration, where the proximity to nature and the stimulation of the unfamiliar foster an ideal environment for long-term growth and integration.

Learning & Integration

Our space has been welcoming travelers and nature-lovers for 35 years. A boutique hotel and retreat estate set atop a hillside at the edge of a small woodland with vibrant gardens and breathtaking views, La Colina will invite you to step outside of time… to reconnect with nature, and refresh your spirit.&nbsp;On-site amenities include access to the massage room, a sauna and wood-fired hot-tub, as well as a private housekeeper, private chef, and concierge.

Accommodations 

La Colina's kitchen serves meals that focus on wellness, featuring a huerto-a-mesa menu, that incorporates fresh fruits and vegetables from the property's garden and local producers, highlighting traditional flavors and preparations. The kitchen at La Colina is prepared to take care of guests with special dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, keto-friendly, gluten-free, and lactose intolerance.

Food and Dietary Needs

This experience takes place in Villarrica, Chile and surrounding lakes, nature reserves, and national parks. Villarrica is the capital of the Zona Lacustre or Lake District and the gateway into northern Patagonia. This area is known for its lakes, waterfalls, volcanoes, and millennial forests boasting incredible flora and fauna. Our region is also home to the Mapache people, who continue to preserve the traditions, cuisine, and language that has shaped this land for hundreds of years. In the Mapuche worldview, time is not a straight line but a living cycle — shaped by seasons, and the rhythms of the land. In southern Chile, this sense of time is felt in the unhurried flow of rivers, the slow turning of forests, and a quiet awareness that the past and present exist side by side.

Location 

Our retreats are thoughtfully designed for leaders and groups who value depth over pace — those who seek meaningful connection and the quiet luxury of time well spent. Our emphasis on slow travel and small group sizes offers you a deeper connection with your clients and an immersive experience in northern Patagonia’s natural beauty.

Ideal For

In addition to nature-focused experiences, we also offer travel itinerary planning services. As a complimentary part of this package, you will have access to our travel planning services before you depart for Chile — whether you are looking to journey to Torres del Paine or simply explore a bit more of our region before or after your retreat, we will create a tailored itinerary for you.

Travel Planning Services and Exursions

We create once-in-a-lifetime experiences for you and your clients — either done for you or done with you. You choose your level of involvement and exploration style; we take care of the rest. The retreat experience will include a selection activities and meals tailored to your group's preferences, as well as scheduled space for your sessions and workshops.

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