Host Your Wellness Retreat in Panama

A secluded beachfront hideaway on Panama's Pacific coast, for groups of up to 24, with owners who care for your group like their own.

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Picture mornings in our open-air beachfront shala looking out over the Pacific, chef-prepared meals made with local ingredients, and afternoons spent surfing, snorkeling in Coiba National Park, or doing nothing at all by the pool.

We're Anthea and Ryan, and we built Catalina's Hideaway for exactly this. We take care of the rooms, meals, transfers and activities so you can focus on your people.

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Trusted by Retreat Leaders

"After 20 years of managing our own yoga retreats, we were skeptical about retreat centers… our visit to Catalina's Hideaway in Panama changed our minds."

— Calvin & Theresa, College Park Yoga

"If you're a retreat leader looking for a venue that will make you look good and take care of your people like their own - this is it." 

— Stacy & Jessica, Toronto Yoga Co.

"From the first women's retreat I hosted here in February 2025, I KNEW this would become my retreat home."

— Christine Fortier, The Vital Woman Retreat

Why Retreat Leaders Choose Catalina’s Hideaway in Panama

  • Open-air yoga shala at Catalina's Hideaway

    Yoga shala on the beach

    Practice steps from the Pacific, with the waves all around you. It's the moment your group will remember long after they leave.

  • Treehouse accommodation near Santa Catalina, Panama

    Secluded, intimate and all yours

    11 casitas where the jungle meets the sea, with wildlife outside your door and room for up to 24 guests. Santa Catalina's surf and small-town charm are 15 minutes away.

  • Boutique wellness retreats at Catalina's Hideaway, Panama

    Owner-run, start to finish

    We work with every host personally, from the first call to the closing circle, and handle transfers, activities and on-site support so you can focus on your group.

  • Freshly prepared meals for retreats at Catalina's Hideaway

    Food your group will talk about

    Curated, nourishing menus built around your group's energy, made with fresh local ingredients. Vegan, gluten-free and allergies handled with care.

  • Wildlife and nature excursions near Santa Catalina, Panama

    Wild Panama on the doorstep

    Coiba National Park, whale sharks in February and whales from July to October, plus cacao and gong ceremonies and ice baths on site.

How it Works

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1. Get the Retreat Host Guide

Rooms, seasons, pricing and host perks, sent straight to your inbox.

2. Hop on a call with Anthea.

Share your vision, take a virtual tour of the property, and we'll run your retreat numbers together with our host profitability calculator.

3. Get your custom quote.

It's priced by room type, so it fits your group and your price point.

4. We take it from there.

You lead your retreat. We handle the rooms, meals, transfers, activities and on-site details.

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Types of Retreats We Host

Every retreat is different. Whether it's a week of yoga, surf and adventure, a creative workshop or a mix of everything, we'll shape the stay around your group and your programming.

Planning a family retreat?Explore Family Retreats →

Yoga & Pilates retreats

Wellness & healing retreats

Surf & adventure retreats

Yoga teacher trainings

Women’s retreats

Creative retreats

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  • Stacy & Jessica, Toronto Yoga Co. Toronto, Canada

    “Catalina's Hideaway exceeded every expectation we had - and we had high ones. From the moment our group arrived, the staff made us feel like family… When guests casually mentioned they were craving ceviche, the kitchen made it happen - no fuss, no friction, just a beautiful last-minute lunch that had everyone at the table talking… Several of our guests are already asking about coming back. That says everything.”

  • Christine Fortier, The Vital Woman Retreat

    “From the first women's retreat I hosted here in February 2025, I KNEW this would become my retreat home… a place where women can truly decompress and calm their nervous systems. I've since hosted multiple retreats here and continue to return because it's exceptional… every. single. time. Anthea and Ryan, along with the entire staff, are incredibly warm, attentive, and thoughtful. The food is phenomenal—farm- and sea-to-table, nourishing, and beautifully prepared."


  • Rachel Marrow Soul Centered Women

    “Hosting my seventh retreat, I've worked with a variety of retreat centers, and this was by far the best experience yet. From the moment we arrived, the team's attention to detail, warmth, and dedication made everything seamless. Their genuine care for our group allowed us to drop in deeply to our experience without distraction."


  • Cathy Yonaitis. "Unite Us Yoga"

    "Anthea and Ryan made every effort to accommodate all the ins and outs of our event. From setting up karaoke one night, to making a custom cake for a birthday, to combing the sand along their beachfront for our 'survivor' games, they went above and beyond… Anthea and Ryan have put their heart and soul into this boutique hotel."

  • Andreas & Joanie

    "As retreat facilitators we felt truly cared for, supported and ourselves nourished, making it so easy to focus on our group and program. Our participants had a phenomenal time and really enjoyed the Hideaway and everything it had to offer!"

  • Mollie, The Wild Hive

    "As someone who is extremely conscious about the experiences I curate, I am often hesitant to hold a repeat destination. That was not the case with The Hideaway, it was that special… The yoga shala (or in our case, dance floor) is set adjacent to the ocean and is a dreamy canvas for any healing practice or ritual."

  • Calvin & Theresa “College Park Yoga” Orlando, FL

    "After 20 years of managing our own yoga retreats, we were skeptical about retreat centers… However, our visit to Catalina's Hideaway in Panama changed our minds… One of our primary concerns has always been food, particularly given the diverse dietary restrictions of our group… The chefs received well-deserved standing ovations each night for their incredible dishes."

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  • Up to 24 guests across 11 casitas, a mix of beachfront and garden casitas, treehouses and Inn rooms. Groups with kids can often fit a few more.

  • Yes. Most retreats book the whole Hideaway, so it's just your group for the week.

  • Yoga, Pilates, wellness, women's, surf, adventure and creative retreats, plus yoga teacher trainings. If you can dream it, we'll help shape the stay around it.

  • Yes. Retreat packages include breakfast, lunch, an afternoon snack and dinner, prepared by our chefs with fresh local ingredients. We happily accommodate vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and other dietary needs.

  • Pricing depends on season, group size and room mix. Our Retreat Host Guide has full details, and we'll build a custom quote for your group on our call.

  • Any time of year. December to April is our Endless Summer: dry, sunny and our busiest season. May to November is Green Season: lush, quieter and more affordable, with whale watching from July to October.

  • Most fly into Panama City. From there it's about a 5-hour scenic drive, and we can arrange group transfers, or a one-hour private charter flight over the Panama Canal. Many hosts add a night in Casco Viejo before heading out.

  • Absolutely. Coiba National Park, snorkeling, surf lessons, kayaking, waterfalls, cacao and gong ceremonies, ice baths, massage and more, all coordinated by our team.

  • About 15 minutes by car. Close enough for surf and town visits, and secluded enough to feel like your own hideaway.

Retreat Host FAQs

Join a Retreat

Not a host? Join one of the incredible retreats already happening at the Hideaway.

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    2026 & 2027 dates available

    An all-inclusive week of yoga, meditation, surfing, snorkeling, waterfall adventures, sound healing, massage and time to recharge.

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  • The Vital Woman: Return to Self

    January 7–14, 2027

    A women’s wellness retreat blending yoga, Pilates, Barre, gut and hormone health, nourishing meals, restorative time and playful adventure.

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  • The Transcend Retreat

    January 21–28, 2027

    An intimate women’s retreat centered around breathwork, Reiki, restorative massage, gentle yoga and meaningful connection in community.

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  • The Giving Retreat

    January 28–February 4, 2027

    A yoga and Pilates retreat led by longtime teacher and retreat leader Ashley, created to reconnect body, breath and mind.

    Learn More

Bring Your Group to the Hideaway

Private Group Stays & Full Property Buyouts

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Celebrating a milestone, gathering the whole family, or finally planning that trip with friends? Bring your people to the Hideaway and make the place your own.

We work with every group personally to shape the stay around you, from meals and activities to transfers, celebrations, and special touches.

Perfect for:

  • Milestone birthdays & anniversaries

  • Friends’ getaways

  • Multigenerational family trips

  • Weddings & intimate celebrations

Planning a family adventure? Explore Family Retreats →

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