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Let us create an unforgettable private retreat experience for you alone or with friends
Do you have a group of people who want to experience something new? A way of life closer to nature and more connected with your mind, body, and breath?
Well we’ve got you covered.
Allow us to custom tailor a private retreat from start to finish for you and your group using our combined experience of over a decade running immersive retreats. Yoga, meditation, surf – you name it!
Or use our retreat space for your own self-retreat. We choose the right activities with you, help you with the schedule and provide delicious meals.
Come stay with us at our specially designed retreat center in Ecuador, in the rainforest overlooking the ocean, and experience the magnificent coast of South America with our guidance, but in your own unique way.
Ideas for your Retreat Experience
Silent Retreat
Use our retreat space for your personal Silent Retreat. We help you with the logistics such as making a schedule for the retreat, providing food, practice space and hangout areas where you won’t be disturbed in your silence.
Further we will guide you through some practice and teach you the basics of Mindfulness Meditation and a what we call Mindfulness off the mat.
You decide how many days you want to be in silence, if you want to practice full or partial silence and how much of the retreat will be guided.
Possible for Self-Retreat or in a group.
Writer's Retreat
You are a writer and are looking for a place to immerse into your creativity and focus on your writing without being disturbed? Then we have the right place for you! At our retreat center you can write in the middle of the Ecuadorian coastal rainforest.
We offer packages for you to get the best out of your time here and turn your private stay into a writer’s retreat. We offer daily meditations, creativity workshops, movement classes and massages to relax in between your work. All to help you find your flow as a writer.
Possible for Self-Retreat or in a group.
Music Retreat
You are a musician or DJ and need a place where you can practice and evolve your art? Then come and stay at The BELL Center.
Our founder Kolin is a music producer and artist and will be happy to guide you during your stay. You choose how deep you want to go! The retreat options range from meditations, movement, creativity workshops to DJ and production workshops, business as an artist and much more.
Our retreat space offers the perfect setting for you to focus on your art, with everything else around you taken care of and much nature to inspire you.
Possible for Self-Retreat or in a group.
Surf Retreat
You want to explore the waves of Ecuador? The BELL Center is a great place to do that from! We offer private group retreats or self-retreats surf camp style.
Enjoy us as your surf guides and we rent you professional equipment, take you to the best surf spots in Ecuador, offer you on-training through meditation and surf-mobility and coach you in the water. If you want to get the best out of your stay, we also offer drone footage and surf analysis to make you a better surfer everyday.
You can choose 3 daily meals, take care of your own food, or switch it up from day to day. Your surf experience, your land experience – customize to get the surf trip that you are looking for.
Possible for Self-Retreat or in a group.
Art Retreat
You are an artist and are looking for a space where everything is taken care of and you can focus solely on your creativity? Or you are trying to find your direction and full expression as an artist and need some help to find your way?
We offer a space for artists to immerse themselves in a quiet space, surrounded by nature. To get your creativity sparked we offer wellness practices like meditation and movement, but also more specific workshops like ‘finding your flow’, ‘spark your creativity’, ‘singing to free the creative centers’ and more.
We will offer the art supplies that you ask for (if available in Ecuador), so you can travel light and find everything you need here. (Costs for art supplies not included, supplies have to be ordered 1 months prior to arriving date).
Possible for Self-Retreat or in a group.
Permaculture Retreat
You have a green thumb and want to dive into the vast world of permaculture? Then jump and visit our center in Ecuador.
Our founder Kolin is a Permaculture expert and will guide you during your stay with in-depth knowledge surrounding permaculture, as well as practice in the garden to implement what you have learned.
Using natural and organic farming techniques, we established a bountiful permaculture project here at The BELL Center to eventually provide freshly grown fruits and vegetables to all our visitors. You can learn from this example and practice how to eventually implement a system like that for yourself. Always of course accompanied by various mindfulness practices and as much guidance as you request.
Possible for Self-Retreat or in a group.
What is awaiting you
The Retreat Center
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8 Beds Across 2 Rooms
4 Full/Queens
4 Singles -
2 Bathrooms
1 Ensuite
1 Shared -
Ocean View Yoga Shala
Fit your entire group doing movement exercises on the floor or sitting on our specially designed meditation benches. Fully screened off from wildlife.
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Large Social Deck
Swing from a hammock and gaze out over the rainforest covered mountains and sparkling ocean from our large deck.
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Communal Eating Table
Share a meal with everyone at our large communal outdoor dining table.
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Small Nature Loop Trail
Take a 5 minute walk around the 1 acre property and sink into the sights, sounds, and smells of the rainforest.
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Large Garden
Enjoy the presence of a variety of vegetables, fruit trees, and medicinal herbs growing around the property.
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Onsite Parking
Park up to 3 cars on the property, and 2 more in spaces on the street nearby.
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2 Awesome Guides
BELL Founders Kolin and Anna specialize in creating unforgettable experiences, and will be with you the entire way through planning and executing the retreat. See our About page for more info on their qualifications.
Ayampe, Ecuador
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Ayampe Beach
In many ways, the perfect beach. Long stretches of empty sand bordered by lush mangroves, one of the most consistent surf breaks in Ecuador (ideal for all levels), and beautiful cliffs and rainforest covered mountains in the background.
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Unique Coastal Climate
Ayampe sits in the middle of a fascinating and comfortable microclimate, where year-round moisture keeps the plants thick and green, while deserts immediately to north and south keep the air relatively dry.
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2 Different Seasons
Dec - Apr is the sunny and beautiful season with lots of energy along the coast of Ecuador.
May - Nov is the cloudy and peaceful season with cooler temps and more seclusion.
Included in Private Retreats
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Airport Transfer
We'll arrange private transportation for you to get from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to our retreat center oasis.
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Offsite Transportation
Car transfer to all activities taking place outside of the retreat center is included.
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Private Chef
Customize your menu and allow a high quality chef to keep everyone nourished and healthy all day long.
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Practice & Surf Equipment
We've got you covered on yoga mats, meditation cushions, surfboards, and whatever else you need to rock and roll.
Interested in a Private or Self-Retreat?
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“...it was a turning point in my life as
they really helped me to deepen my
meditation practice, live in the
present moment, and start building
the life that I always dreamed of.”
- Amelie L
Canada
“Anna and Kolin do a
great job making their
teachings accessible to
people of all levels."
- Zach R
USA
“They live what they preach.”
- Daniel B
Switzerland
“If you sign up...you can expect to
meet amazing people, feel deep
connection with nature, and water
the seeds of mindfulness that are
already within you.”
- Nate M
USA
“I’ve sat with a lot of meditation
teachers over the last decade, and
Kolin was one of the few who really
got what it meant to be a meditator
in the modern world.”
- Jackson B
USA
“Mindfulness is definitely
worth practicing,
especially with these
beautiful teachers.”
- Angelika P
Austria
“...without a doubt, it was one of the
most revolutionary workshops I have
attended, and I've done mindfulness
retreats with Buddhist monks and
even Jon Kabat-Zinn himself.”
- Billy L
USA
“The entire session was flawless and
flowed beautifully, evoking a truly
blissful state.”
- Tom B
Australia
“It was a transformative experience,
and I will definitely be back to
attend the next retreats at the
BELL Center!”
- Zach R
USA
“I couldn't have been more lucky in
crossing paths with them during this
special journey that we call life.”
- Enzo M
Italy
“Kolin and Anna always go above
and beyond what is expected to
make sure you have the best
possible experience.”
- Amelie L
Canada
“I implore any curious people to go
and meet them, take a class, and
feel something good for a change!”
- Franz B
USA
“...was definitely a turning point in
how I started to think about the
practice in a more relevant and
helpful way in my life.”
- Leo S
USA
“I learnt how to recognize, separate
and appreciate subtle feelings from
stronger ones.”
- Rohan S
India
“I only knew one person prior to
attending the retreat, however I left
with 10 lifelong connections along
with memories that will last a
lifetime.”
- Michael D
USA
“I was a bit skeptical of some
wellness trends, but one breathwork
session with them shows that it’s for
real.”
- Craig S
Germany
“...was super professional and made
me feel both safe & free to explore
my mind at the same time.”
- Alexia T
Argentina
“Very good guidance and
explanation, a modern approach
that is accessible to everyone.”
- Lien U
Belgium
“...it was a turning point in my life as they really helped me to deepen
my meditation practice, live in the present moment, and start building
the life that I always dreamed of.”
- Amelie L
Canada
“Anna and Kolin do a great job making their teachings accessible
to people of all levels."
- Zach R
USA
“They live what they preach.”
- Daniel B
Switzerland
“If you sign up for one of their events, you can expect to
meet amazing people, feel deep connection with nature, and
water the seeds of mindfulness that are already within you.”
- Nate M
USA
“I’ve sat with a lot of meditation teachers over the last decade,
and Kolin was one of the few who really got what it meant
to be a meditator in the modern world.”
- Jackson B
USA
“Mindfulness is definitely worth practicing,
especially with these beautiful teachers.”
- Angelika P
Austria
“...without a doubt, it was one of the most revolutionary workshops
I have ever attended, and I have done mindfulness retreats with
Buddhist monks and even Jon Kabat-Zinn himself.”
- Billy L
USA
“The entire session was flawless and flowed beautifully,
evoking a truly blissful state.”
- Tom B
Australia
“It was a transformative experience, and I will definitely
be back to attend the next retreats at the BELL Center!”
- Zach R
USA
“I couldn't have been more lucky in crossing paths with them during
this special journey that we call life.”
- Enzo M
Italy
“Kolin and Anna always go above and beyond what is expected to
make sure you have the best possible experience.”
- Amelie L
Canada
“I implore any curious people to go and meet them, take a class,
and feel something good for a change!”
- Franz B
USA
“...was definitely a turning point in how I started to think about
the practice in a more relevant and helpful way in my life.”
- Leo S
USA
“I learnt how to recognize, separate and appreciate
subtle feelings from stronger ones.”
- Rohan S
India
“I only knew one person prior to attending the retreat, however I left with
10 lifelong connections along with memories that will last a lifetime.”
- Michael D
USA
“I was a bit skeptical of some wellness trends, but
one breathwork session with them shows that it’s for real.”
- Craig S
Germany
“...was super professional and made me feel both
safe & free to explore my mind at the same time.”
- Alexia T
Argentina
“Very good guidance and explanation, a modern approach
that is accessible to everyone.”
- Lien U
Belgium
