Play ground

Heal, Celebrate & Set Yourself Free!

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JAN 26 - JAN 31, 2022 | OMETEPE, NICARAGUA

If you are ready to UNPLUG FROM THE MATRIX and get out of your head onto a VOLCANIC ISLAND PARADISE for 6 days of stress relieving play, camping among fruit trees, INCREDIBLE COMMUNITY and dynamic activities in Ometepe, Nicaragua?

Join us at Playground and BEFRIEND YOUR INNER CHILD so you can bring confidence and ease into all that you do!


Passion ⍲ Play ⍱ Presence


Imagine a land of rejuvenating, mouthwatering feasts crafted from island-grown ingredients, tantalizing aromas await you! Experience absorbing the sounds of the jungle in a food forest that connects you directly to the land and what's on your plate...


...Does playing with friends and discovering what your body is capable of excite you?? Join our supercharged Playground Community for the first retreat of the year!!


We are co-creating a portal for celebration that leads to a relaxed, calm, slightly sore body awareness that reminds you of what it feels like to take flight!

Welcome to your Playground!

Playground is the perfect place to...

CELEBRATE feeling so alive that you can take this optimism and energy back home with you activating a brand new New Year!

WATCH your racing thoughts become entertained by a loving community full of embodied healers and coaches offering effective tools and games to clear mindful awareness.

UNLEASH your wild side. Get a chance to express yourself, and feel renewed and motivated to share your gifts with the world.

RECEIVE 1:1 coaching and healing sessions to release patterns of doubts and self-sabotage, so you can bring confidence and ease into all that you do.

RELAX with therapeutic AcroYoga and massage to dissolve stress and tension from your body so you can tackle everything that comes your way.

RECONNECT with lush jungle where you'll be reminded of your own nature bringing with you a deep appreciation for your temporary time on this planet playground.




Where you'll be...

Kali Land and InanItah are two neighboring, consciously created, earth-based communities dedicated to transformational living and learning that will set the scene for one of the most unique camping experiences you've ever been a part of!

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You'll be ideally nestled between the fire and water of two volcanoes on 47 acres of biologically diverse land on what was officially named a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2010.

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You'll learn about Ometepe's rich spiritual ancestry as a sacred Indian burial ground, with evidence of a pre-Mayan civilization.

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Want to feel how nature is your friend? At InanItah, you'll play in ecologically-designed buildings, each a handcrafted work of art. All structures are made with natural building techniques and made from locally-available stone, timber, clay soil, straw, and grasses.

IMAGINE IMMERSING YOURSELF IN A COMMUNITY OF POWERFUL AND DEEPLY LOVING INDIVIDUALS, WAKING UP BETWEEN TWO VOLCANOS ON A JUNGLE ISLAND, SURROUNDED BY THE SOUNDS OF NATURE. LIFE IS SIMPLER HERE, INTENTIONALLY, WITHOUT THE USUAL DISTRACTIONS. THERE IS MORE TIME FOR CONNECTION, PLAY, AND TRANSFORMATION.

Food

⍲ Fresh volcanic spring water

⍲ Locally grown vegetarian feasts

⍲ Nourishing Nica-fusion recipes with a healthy twist

⍲ All lunches & dinners included

⍲ Energizing breakfasts and beverages available

Much of the food is grown and prepared by the community right at the InanItah permaculture farm, and the rest is sourced almost exclusively from the Isla de Ometepe, always as organic as possible.

Each participant will help to prepare one meal as a way to discover play in a new way!

Venue

⍲ Tent camping (bring your own tent OR rent one)

⍲ Limited number of cabins available

⍲ Outdoor showers and eco bathrooms

⍲ Off-grid solar power

⍲ Minimal waste

⍲ Security team

⍲ Safe box for valuables

⍲ Located between the island's two volcanos

⍲ 30-minute walk from the shore of Lake Nicaragua, and a 15-minute walk to the town of Santa Cruz

InanItah Fire Season is an off-grid, plastic minimal, year-round intentional community, which hosts weekly ecstatic dances, healing sessions, and tantra workshops.

WOULDN’T IT FEEL INCREDIBLE TO KNOW YOUR PURPOSE IN YOUR LIFE, INSTEAD OF FEELING LIKE SOMETHING IS MISSING?

HOW REFRESHING WOULD IT FEEL TO GET OUT OF YOUR HEAD, GO OUT AND PLAY A LITTLE, AND GET TO KNOW YOUR BODY BETTER?

Playground schedule

Wednesday - Arrival

Arrive by 4pm to get settled in, dinner provided


Thursday - Disconnect to Connect

Dance and embodiment workshops with a fire in the evening


Friday - Go Deep

Break through whatever’s holding you back in life


Saturday - Integration

Dedicated time for 1:1 sessions with powerful coaches and healers, to apply the breakthroughs into your everyday life


Sunday - Celebration

An epic waterfall adventure to deepen connections to each other and nature


Monday - Departure

Depart by 11am (options to stay as a contributing member of Kali Land or InanItah)


Plan a day of travel on either end of the retreat


The Line-Up

The collection of Culture Creators for Playground are powerful coaches, facilitators, artists and healers who lead incredible workshops and embody play fully! Our Integration day is a perfect time to drop in for 1:1 sessions for deeper exploration.

AshEL SeaSunz

As a creative immersed in healing arts, AshEl brings a unique perspective to spiritual world music, transmitting stories and ceremonial songs from spirit. He uses voice, sound, meditation, and Galactic Language Activations for global transformation.

Melimedussa

A natural playful spirit always thriving for more art in her life, Dancer, Singer, DJ Melissa will find a natural way to connect you with music and your own flow so you can also feel embodied and free while liberating your body through dance.

Kaelyn Rogers

Trained in Occupational Therapy, therapeutic yoga and Ayurvedic health, Kaelyn utilizes her knowledge of body mechanics to breakdown poses in an easy and accessible way and provide cues to prevent injury and protect the body.


Find freedom through...

Guided movement, AcroYoga, circus & aerial arts

⍲ Reciprocal community contribution

⍲ Reflective time in nature

⍲ Sunrise ecstatic dance

⍲ Holotropic breathing

⍲ Primal expression

⍲ Food preparation

⍲ Living with intentional ecological awareness

How to get there

Ometepe island is peacefully remote, accessible by a ferry from San Jorge.

We will send more travel recommendations upon registration. Email Stephanie (she's literally a travel agent) at playgroundretreat@gmail.com for help figuring out travel, it's way easier than it seems if this is your first time to Ometepe.

⍲ Fly into Liberia or San Jose, Costa Rica. Flights into Managua, Nicaragua are also sometimes available.

⍲ Take a taxi or bus to San Jorge & catch the ferry. Bus schedules here: https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Liberia-Costa-Rica/Rivas

⍲ Ferries run frequently to San José del Sur, Ometepe

⍲ Take a taxi or bus to InanItah

Arrive by 4pm, Wednesday Jan 26

Depart by 11am, Monday Jan 31


What's Included?

  • Lunch and dinner daily

  • 5 days of workshops and activities

  • 5 nights of jungle camping

  • Plenty of time to move, dance, and play

  • Pool and hot tub time with volcano views

  • Transformational experiences

  • Experiencing Nicaraguan culture

  • Soak in the healing of the jungle

  • Connecting with a community of embodied healers and coaches

  • Musically infused sunrises and sunsets

What's not?

  • Breakfast, though it will be available on site

  • The cost of any 1-on-1 sessions with skilled facilitators, coaches, healers, and bodyworkers

  • Travel or personal medical Insurance

  • Travel to and from Playground

  • Tips and donations to the Kali Land and InanItah Fire Season living and learning centers

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Playground IS for you if...

  • you care about conscious travel and community

  • you want to experience a venue that has an intentional relationship with the land and local peoples

  • you like to contribute and participate

  • you are traveling alone and want to meet like minded people

  • you are traveling with friends, a partner, or adventurous children and looking for a shared experience to deepen your relationship

Playground IS NOT for you if...

  • you want a party and alcohol focused vacation

  • you like to sit back and be served

  • you are set in your ways, not open to growth, and judgmental of others

  • you are looking to check out and simply consume

  • spending time away from creature comforts doesn't sound fun for you, especially if you have specific medical concerns

Bonuses

  • Access to the Playground Retreat Facebook group

  • Pre-trip virtual community call to set intentions, and answer any lingering questions

  • Post Playground decompression call to support integration allowing for an easeful transition home

Passion - Play - Presence

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I get there?

Take a look at How to Get There.

Detailed travel instructions will be sent out after purchase.

When do I need to arrive? What if I want to arrive early?

Arrive 10am to 4pm, Wednesday Jan 26, 2022. If you would like to arrive on Ometepe early, there are some other beautiful venues to explore.

What will the weather be like?

November through April is verano (summer), characterized by hot, dry days and blue skies, with temperatures in the high 20s (80°F), and reaching into the low 30s (92°F) in March and April. High tourist season here is December through March.

Do I need extra spending money?

Lunch and dinner are included. Breakfast is available for purchase.

1-on-1 sessions with world-class facilitators, coaches and body workers are at an additional cost. There's even an integration day dedicated to time for individual integration sessions. We strongly recommend bringing $50-$500 extra if you think you may enjoy 1-on-1 opportunities. We also recommend bringing some spending cash to be used for tips, souvenirs, and donations to InanItah & Kali Land, and please work within your personal budget.

Is Playground kid-friendly?

Your kids are welcome here. We'll mostly be a group of adventurous adults, but feel free to bring your little ones if you know they would enjoy camping outdoors for a week.

How can I stay in touch with my new friends?

Contact info will be shared on the last day of Playground. There's an option to opt out of having your contact information shared, if desired.

I have special dietary restrictions, how can we navigate that?

All meals will be vegetarian. We can accommodate gluten free, diary free, and other requirements. Please indicate any special dietary requirements on the questionnaire when you sign up for Playground.

Is it safe to drink the water at InanItah?

Yes. The water comes from a fresh spring high up the volcano.

Since we are camping, what are the bathroom/shower/toilet facilities?

There's a bathroom with separate stalls with composting toilets and a communal shower near the camp sites.

What kind of electricity is there?

At Playground, we live completely off the grid, relying on the sun and human engineering to supply our electrical needs. You'll be encouraged to switch off your devices and unwind in nature. If you do need to charge a small electronic device like a cellphone. Some outlets are available at 110 Volts, which is standard North American voltage. Please bring your own solar powered charging if you need to power anything larger like a laptop or camera.

Should I exchange Dollars to Cordobas (Nicaraguan currency) before I go?

It is not necessary to exchange money prior to arrival, but you may get a better exchange rate in your home country. Most businesses in Nicaragua accept U.S. dollars, but usually only if you have small bills.

Where is the nearest ATM?

The most reliable ATMs are in Moyogalpa, the port city, a 2-hour bus ride, or 45 minute drive away from InanItah. This is the last ATM stop on your way to InanItah in your travels.

Do I need a visa to visit Nicaragua?

Citizens of the European Union, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Israel can stay for up to 90 days without applying for a visa and are able to get an extension of another 90 days. For all other countries, it is best to check with your embassy or consulate. Keep in mind that you will need a passport that is valid for 6 months from your date of entry.

What's the Covid policy?

A negative Covid-19 test result within 72 hours of arrival is required. We will ask you to upload your test results prior to arrival. We will have a few tests on site, but please do your best to take care of your test before arriving at Playground. We request that participants stay on site for the duration of the experience.

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