Planning a retreat?

Choose somewhere your guests will never forget with a team that makes it effortless

If you’re a yoga, wellness or surf instructor thinking about hosting a retreat, we’ve got you. 

No juggling logistics, staff, meals or transport. We take care of everything so you can focus on your guests.

Are we a good fit?

You lead the experience. We handle everything else. Here’s how you know Waluaa is right for you:

  • You already have a community and want to gather them somewhere meaningful
  • You care about depth, not just aesthetics
  • You want a retreat that feels intimate, not a “next group up” mentality
  • You’d rather focus on your content than coordinate chefs and drivers
  • You value calm, capable support on the ground
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“There is simply no comparison to their professionalism, care and service. In a decade of leading retreats worldwide, Vickie and Sergio remain the very best.”

Juan Gamboa, New York

“From our very first hello, I felt genuinely held and supported. Every detail was infused with ease, warmth and tranquility throughout.”

Juliet Caseo, Asanas Abroad, Colorado

“We felt completely at home and loved the extra mile they went to share the Panama way of life.”

Sara-Clare Lajeunesse, Power & Grace Retreats, Montreal

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Here’s what you get:

You bring your expertise. We handle everything else with on-the-ground expertise and trusted local partners. That means:

  • We handle accommodation, meals, housekeeping and local logistics
  • We coordinate airport transfers and on-the-ground flow
  • We offer optional surf coaching, land and ocean adventures and wellness add-ons
  • Retreats backed by 10+ years of experience hosting groups of up to 30 guests
  • Most of all… we treat your guests like our own

Why Santa Catalina works

  • Wide, uncrowded beaches. Safe waters. Big skies
  • Santa Catalina gives your group space, physically and mentally, to drop in
  • No city noise. No resort crowds. Just nature, nature, nature

Host at any of our three venues, each with its own personality and price point. Two oceanfront, one tucked into the jungle. Each one has a 22-person open-air shala, fully kitted out with Manduka PRO mats, cork blocks, straps and blankets.

  • Air conditioning. Memory foam mattresses.
  • Hammocks on private patios. Wifi, bath products
  • Rooms that feel relaxed and well cared for. Not flashy, not basic
  • Fresh, locally sourced, balanced meals prepared daily by our chefs
  • All dietary needs handled with care
  • Our team is warm, coordinated and experienced
  • We know how to host groups
  • From housekeeping to timing to guest questions, it’s all handed professionally
  • Surf lessons. SUP. Snorkelling and diving in Coiba National Park
  • Half-day Santa Catalina Island trips… swim, relax, short hike
  • Horseback riding. Massages. Nature walks
  • Panama uses the US Dollar
  • Strong infrastructure
  • Reliable medical facilities
  • A peaceful village atmosphere
  • Our rates allow you to run a profitable retreat without inflating your pricing
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Keen to host a retreat with us?

For January to April we have a minimum group size of 12. May to November we have a minimum group size of 6.
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