Overview
This retreat brings new meaning to the word RETREAT. Can you transport yourself to a place, in your mind, where you feel your shoulders relax? Where worries and tension cease and you feel taken care of? This Panama retreat is that place. Away Retreats partners with a boutique eco-lodge in a very special part of the world to deliver this feeling each day. ☑️ 5% of profit goes to 'Floating Doctors', to build a medical clinic in a nearby village. ☑️ Balance of scheduled adventures and time to fully relax. The perfect mash-up. ☑️ Moderate level of physical fitness suggested for activities (hiking, paddleboarding, snorkeling). ☑️ Off-the-beaten path ☑️ Luxury Eco-Lodge. Consider that luxury and rustic created art together. ☑️ Pescatarian; dietary needs can be accommodated Come as you are! We will too! This is a travel retreat vacation, not a business meeting. ☑️ Reconnect with yourself ☑️ Break free from routine ☑️ Feel joy ☑️ Explore a new culture alongside open-minded people ☑️ Feel accepted Let's learn to work WITH our bodies, supporting ourselves to find practices that feel good and relieve pain. We are excellent at teaching for all levels and tailoring each experience for every individual and provide many avenues for your body and mind to find support. ☑️ Mat Pilates (with props) ☑️ Gentle Yoga ☑️ Myofascial release with massage ball work ☑️ Functional movement (we'll talk about how to ease tension in overworked areas and build strength in underutilized muscles) ☑️ Journaling workshops ☑️ Morning Meditation
Itinerary
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A Typical Day
AM
6:30 - Journaling Workshop or Morning Meditation (it sounds early but Panama is a daytime country; it will feel natural here)
7:00 - Movement Class
8:00 - Breakfast at Villas
9:00 - Morning Activity
Sunday - Arrive to Panama City. Spend one night in a Bed & Breakfast near the Casco Viejo neighborhood. Enjoy a lovely welcome dinner.
Monday - Fly to Bocas, take boat to our Eco-Lodge
Tuesday - Tour of nearby village
Wednesday - Guided 2-hour jungle hike
Thursday - Tour at a chocolate farm on the island
Friday - Guided snorkeling tour
Saturday - Boat ride to Bocas, flight back to Panama City and then home.
PM
12:00 - Lunch
1:00 - Afternoon Free Time (perfect for paddleboarding, kayaking, snorkeling, volleyball, reading or simply taking it all in). This is the best time to go an additional tour or private Pilates session as well.
5:00 - Early Evening Movement Class (class option varies daily)
6:30 - Group Dinner
Morning workshops alternate between morning meditation and journaling, while classes will be tailored to the participants there. Classes are open level!
Free time blocks provide ample time to relax or find adventure. Additional experiences that I can help you book are:
- Surfing at a nearby island (boat transportation is included, lessons are not)
- Bat cave tour
- Guided fishing tour
- Lionfish spearing lesson
- Massage/Spa services
- Visit to a Monkey rehabilitation and conservation center
We remember to go with the flow in this beautiful, laid-back country. Activities may be switched from morning to afternoon depending on weather and other factors.
Comfort in Nature
Remote Eco-Lodge
From solar power and rainwater harvesting to organic bath products and a composting operation, these villas know what sustainability means.
Expect a top-tier customer experience, complete with high-powered ceiling fans, mosquito nets and friendly, local staff.
Walk the boardwalk to the dock, explore nearby trails, wade into calm clear waters and let the pure beauty of this paradise feed your soul.
The Experience
Arrival Night in Panama City
Arriving in the afternoon, you’ll have the perfect amount of time to settle in and get a taste of Panama City’s vibrant charm. We'll to the historic Casco Viejo neighborhood for a delicious meal at one of its many unique restaurants. Stroll the cobblestone streets, soak in the rich history, and savor the atmosphere of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Before we depart on Day 2, we'll take a short trip up to Cerro Ancón Hill to enjoy sweeping views of the city skyline and the Panama Canal before heading to our remote island retreat.
Bocas del Toro
On Day 2, we'll fly as a group from the PAC airport to the airport in Bocas del Toro. This is only a 45 minute flight! We won't be on Bocas long; our private boat will pick us up to take us to our remote island Eco-Resort (a 35-40 minute boat ride)! On the last day of the retreat, we'll take the boat back to Bocas and fly back to Panama City together.
Digital Detox
This is your chance to recharge! Give yourself a mental refresh through connection to yourself, others and the environment around you. Research has shown us over and over again that disconnecting from our devices more often: - Benefits our sleep cycles - Increases positive self talk - Promotes healthier eating habits - Decreases anxiety & depression - Leads to more productive days at work There are no rules. You choose what amount of detox works best for where you are, in your life, at this time.
A True Retreat
This retreat is a true escape; a chance to pause the noise of daily life and create space for yourself. It’s an opportunity to step away from the constant demands and distractions, allowing you to fully immerse in the present moment. Surrounded by nature and beauty, you’ll have the time and environment to reconnect with your thoughts, reflect on what matters most, and simply be.
Movement Sessions
Panama's nurturing tropical environment provides an excellent container to reconnect with yourself while moving your body. Sessions will take place in a beautiful open-air shala, surrounded by lush foliage. We are experienced instructors and will challenge you, no matter your level (all levels welcome). Props will be used for support, resistance, massage and strength building.
Pescatarian Meals
As much food as possible is sourced from the surrounding areas. This means that dishes with coconut, limes, cacao, coffee, greens and even organic wine are all from nearby! Sustainably caught seafood comes from the surrounding waters and is delivered fresh to the kitchen daily. Expect a passion-filled dining experience, 3 course dinners and both Panamanian and global cuisine! There is a full bar with service all day, so if you'd like a drink brought to you while you read a book on the dock, you're in luck! Dietary needs can be accommodated, but please be aware that nuts and gluten ARE used in the kitchen.
Off-the-beaten path
Bastimentos is an island in the Bocas del Toro region (or collection of islands), in the Northeast corner of Panama. There is a clinic and a small hospital on Bocas Island, which is a 35-40 minute boat ride from the Eco-Lodge. This is a destination for those who like a bit of adventure; there are no big hotels, resorts or big-city amenities here.
Snorkeling
We head out together to explore a vibrant reef, just a quick 25-minute boat ride from our Eco-resort. Along the way, we’ll keep an eye out for dolphins; sometimes they swim right alongside the boat! Once we arrive, we’ll dive into a colorful underwater world filled with soft corals, sponges, and fascinating marine life like octopus, jellyfish, crabs, sea cucumbers, and starfish. It’s going to be an unforgettable adventure!
Hiking
Right on the Eco-resort property is the start of a scenic loop through the lush jungle. We adventure together and keep our eyes open for poison dart frogs, sloths hanging in the trees, playful monkeys, and an array of colorful birds. We even get to enjoy fresh coconut water straight from a coconut. It’s the perfect way to explore, recharge, and share an unforgettable experience in nature!
Village Visit
A highlight of our retreat eco-experience is connecting with the people and traditions of the neighboring Ngäbe-Buglé indigenous village. This vibrant community is home to the employees of the resort and their families, and visiting is a core component of our time on the island. We'll enjoy a guided tour and boat ride through the stunning mangrove channel to reach the village, offering a glimpse into this special place and its rich culture.
Chocolate Farm Tour
Explore the magic of an organic cacao farm where cacao trees thrive sustainably under the jungle canopy, free of pesticides and fertilizers. Witness the full chocolate-making process, from harvesting vibrant cacao pods to fermenting, drying, and roasting the beans, all while surrounded by lush scenery. Along the way, spot wildlife like white-faced capuchins and western night monkeys that live among the groves. Savor the rich flavors of locally crafted chocolate and gain a deeper appreciation for this timeless treat.
Weather
Panama lies outside of the hurricane belt. February is part of the dry season, so expect hot, sunny weather! We will be on the edge of a rainforest, which means brief rain showers are possible.
We Give Back
5% of profit from this experience will go straight to Floating Doctors. Floating Doctors is a nonprofit organization that provides free healthcare services, education, and medical outreach to remote and underserved coastal communities, primarily in Central America and the Caribbean. On the island of Bastimentos, they are working to build a medical clinic in a remote village (the same village we visit)!
Accommodation
Single Bed in Shared Room (Main Lodge)
Go up the stairs in the main lodge and arrive at your room, surrounded by lush canopy, fully screened in and with it's own ensuite bathroom. There are 2 single beds and 1 queen bed in the suite. Enjoy memory foam mattresses and quality sheets; it's a dream!
FROM$2,880.00/pp
Queen Bed in Shared Room (Main Lodge)
Go up the stairs in the main lodge and arrive at your room, surrounded by lush canopy, fully screened in and with it's own ensuite bathroom. There are 2 single beds and 1 queen bed in the suite.
FROM$3,180.00/pp
Private Single Bed in Shared Jungle Cabin
This two bedroom cabin has 1 set of bunk beds & 2 single beds in one room. The other room has a queen bed. You will share the cabin and bathroom with up to 4 others (no one will receive the top bunk).
FROM$3,680.00/pp
Private Single Bed in Shared Beachfront Bungalow
There are 3 single beds and 1 queen bed. Enjoy a large covered porch, shared ensuite bathroom and views of the waves.
FROM$3,720.00/pp
Private Queen Bed in Shared Beachside Bungalow
This bungalow has 1 queen bed and 3 single beds. It is open air, with an ensuite bathroom. It lives like a studio. The porch gives you a view of both the jungle and the ocean!
FROM$3,880.00/pp
Private Queen Bed in Shared Beachfront Bungalow
There are 3 single beds and 1 queen bed. Enjoy a large covered porch, shared ensuite bathroom and views of the waves.
FROM$3,920.00/pp
Private Room in Shared Jungle Cabin
This two bedroom cabin has 1 queen bed in one room (that's yours!) and a set of bunk beds & 2 single beds in the other. You will share the cabin, porch and bathroom with 3 others (or 4, if you add a person to your bed).
FROM$4,120.00/pp
Private Room with Queen Bed (Main Lodge)
Walk up the stairs in the main lodge to find yourself surrounded by lush canopy, and with your own (open air!) shower in the ensuite bathroom.
FROM$5,580.00/pp
Extra person in Private Room
This person shares the bed in the private room that you booked! Photo shows the private beachside bungalow.
FROM$2,020.00/pp
What's included
What's Included
All meals on the entire trip!
Transportation to and from airports in Panama City
5 nights accommodation at Eco-Lodge
1 night accommodation in Panama City
Roundtrip Boat Transportation from Bocas Island to Bastimentos
Movement Sessions (Pilates, Functional Training, Gentle Yoga)
Guided Snorkeling Tour
Tour of Neighboring Village
Guided Hike
Chocolate Farm Tour
Meditation & Journaling Sessions
Access to Paddleboards & Sea Kayaks
Pre-trip & Logistics Support
What's Not Included
Airfare to/from Panama City (PTY)
Roundtrip airfare from PAC (domestic Panama City airport) to BOC (Bocas del Toro)
Additional activities you choose to add in on an afternoon
Specialty drinks (smoothies or alcoholic beverages)
Travel insurance (we have recommendations for you to explore)
Any meals during traveling that take place before or after you meet the group
Hosts
We will utilize mats, props, and massage balls for sessions. Although we try not to take ourselves too seriously, we are experienced instructors and classes are for all levels!
Tiffany Ingersoll
Tiffany Ingersoll has been teaching movement since 2008.
She is a National Pilates Certified Teacher, trained by Balanced Body.
Additionally, she is an experienced certified yoga teacher with extensive training and teaching experience.
Tiffany is certified to teach various forms of yoga, including Hatha yoga, hot yoga, Embodied Yoga, Chair Yoga, Gentle Yoga, and Restorative Yoga.
She is also a certified Pre/Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist and an educator in breath and fascial release techniques.
Tiffany is an educator and movement/body nerd at heart, dedicated to helping each student understand the complex patterns ingrained in their bodies.
She identifies which patterns disrupt balance, leading to pain or dysfunction.
Through her guidance, students begin to unwind these patterns, repattern, and reintegrate into the greater body systems.
In 2010, Tiffany's younger sister suffered a broken neck, intensifying Tiffany's commitment to therapeutic and rehabilitative movement.
Since then, she has worked with individuals dealing with spinal cord injuries, joint replacements, chronic pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, and those seeking to improve their quality of life.
Tiffany is endlessly passionate about understanding the human body's design and functionality. Above all, she believes her students are her greatest teachers. Travel is another love of Tiffany’s.
She has debuted as a scuba dive instructor, skipper, Wilderness First Responder, adventure seeker, always pushing herself to get out of her comfort zone.
Lindsay Eldridge
Lindsay has been leading groups since 2003. Her passion for adventure and travel is apparent in her pure joy with planning and implementing these activities.
She worked for Broadreach for over 7 years, an educational adventure program where students travel all over the world.
While there, she scouted new destinations, trained instructors, coordinated logistics, and led transformative experiences.
Outside of work, she pursued her love of Pilates, which has become a central part of her life.
In 2014, Lindsay began teaching Pilates and went on to get her comprehensive certification (500+ hours training).
All her time at a desk and carrying heavy backpacks in the Wilderness had worn on her body.
Pilates turned out to be the answer to her herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, hip pain, sciatica, diastasis and more.
Lindsay will be teaching a handful of movement sessions during the retreat. Her primary focus, however, is making sure all of the logistics run smoothly while in Panama!
You cannot ask her enough questions, so please feel free to chat with her as much as you'd like to about the trip!
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Reflections
Reflections
How would it feel to be taken care of, to be understood and to have a top quality experience? We want you to find out.
FAQs
What is the cancellation policy?
Deposits are refundable for 14 days.
If cancellation occurs more than 120 days prior to the retreat start date, you will receive a 75% refund, less the deposit.
Cancel 90-119 days prior to retreat start date and receive a 50% refund, less the deposit.
Cancel 60-89 days prior to retreat start date and receive a 25% refund, less the deposit.
Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds for cancellations that occur 59 or fewer days before the retreat start date.
However, we CAN apply any amount paid toward a future AWAY retreat!
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance.
Do I really need travel insurance?
As experienced travelers who’ve learned to expect the unexpected, we absolutely recommend travel insurance.
You'll receive our recommendations after signing up (or ask in advance!).
What is the payment policy?
A 15% deposit is required to reserve your spot on the retreat.
The remaining balance is due 120 days before the retreat start date.
Payment plans are available.
Which flights should I book?
Flights for the retreat will need to arrive at PTY on Sunday, February 22, 2026 and depart PTY on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Private transportation will be arranged according to arrival times (if you arrive in the afternoon, you'll have a different shuttle than if you arrive in early evening).
On Monday, February 23, we will all fly from the PAC airport (Panama City's domestic airport, which is fairly close to our hotel) to the Bocas del Toro airport (BOC).
On Saturday, February 28, we will all fly from the BOC airport back to PAC.
All participants are responsible for booking this flight, as the earlier you book, the better deal you'll get. The approximate cost for this flight is $150-$250.
You’re welcome to contact us about your travel plans before you book!
If you would like to spend more than a few hours exploring Panama City, we recommend that you add days on to the retreat so that you have plenty of time to do so.
We are happy to help you book flights and/or coordinate any additional travel in Panama.
Is it okay to opt out of an activity?
That's perfectly fine with us!
In fact, we applaud you for doing what feels right for you.
There’s no judgment here if you choose to sleep in or skip any activities.
Can my dietary preferences be accommodated?
Our retreat takes place on a remote island, and meals can accommodate pescatarian and vegetarian diets.
Gluten-free diets can be accommodated as well.
What is on the packing list?
You'll receive a packing list which will include things like:
✔ Thin cotton
✔ Lightweight wool shirts
✔ Lightweight Rain Jacket
✔ Sun hat
✔ Hiking sandals or shoes
✔ Swimsuit
✔ Sarong
...and not much else!
A comprehensive packing list will be provided 45 days prior to departure.
May I see a list of available activities in the area?
If you'd like to schedule one of the many activities that are offered in the area, we're here to help!
Check out the noncomprehensive list below:
- Private Pilates Sessions
- Lionfish Spearing (lionfish are invasive)
- Surfing
- Fishing
- Excursion to Nearby Island
- Spa Services
- Additional Guided Hikes
Reach out with questions!
Are vaccinations recommended or required?
You may read about the current CDC recommendations and guidelines here.