Dini Martinez

I attended the 3-day private yoga retreats at Permaculture Paradise in Medellin, Colombia. The yoga sessions were good, and I appreciated the personalized attention. The massage therapy was incredible, truly rejuvenating (Sorry can't remembered curly haired lady's name). The setting was relaxing, making it easy to unwind and connect with nature. The hosts (Dini and her family) were friendly and accommodating. If you're looking for a chill yoga retreat with a focus on wellness, Permaculture Paradise is worth considering.

Der Yogaunterricht war großartig. Das Ambiente und das Essen waren klasse. Ich kann Dini wärmstens weiterempfehlen.

The yoga classes in the morning and evening. they were very catered to you and she added her own touch to each session.

The meals were another highlight: everything was clean, nourishing, and made with fresh ingredients straight from her garden, which made every dish feel extra special.

Dini and her husband Pablo were so attentive and caring, always making sure we felt comfortable and supported throughout the retreat. On top of that, the setting itself was breathtaking, peaceful, surrounded by nature, and the perfect escape from the busyness of everyday life.

We loved this beautiful, calming, restful and healing finca retreat! The whole space allowed us to check-in with ourselves, rest, pause, and decompress from the wild world 🌎

Dini's communication was amazing from start to finish, and we really felt at home in her finca the whole time.. getting to share some meals/time with the whole family; Dini, her husband Pablo, their 3 awesome kids and doggo. Dini accommodated an early check in as we arrived into Medellin on a night bus at the crack of dawn.

We absolutely loved the availability of so many mindful moments in the place.. the farm views, the chickens, the forest, the garden and most importantly the yoga/meditation hexagonal space. We loved our little rustic outdoor breakfast bar/kitchen w/ stools and fresh bottled water (with an electric pump 🤓), the books scattered around the place, the vege/plant sanctuaries, the hammock, the deck, and enjoyed being private/separate in our cabin, but also pleasantly optionally included in the day-to-day authentic family going-ons! The food was absolutely amazing, every meal surprised us, and made with such love! Amazing coffee with cacao toppings.

Standout touches - lovely hot shower, plant sanctuary, the private yoga sessions - calming + a workout & intimate yet expansive, Sacha the dog, the chickens.

We arrived exhausted, fragile and disconnected from ourselves.. and we left feeling healed, connected to ourselves/each other and grounded/present!

Would defo stay again!

Tout !

1.566 / 5.000

During our long journey through South America we were ready to slow down. Diny offers the perfect opportunity for this. The stay at the Finca but in a private house was wonderful. The house is small but cozy and has a lovely warm shower. It was very nice to hear/learn something about permaculture and we found it very nice to see how Diny is so passionate about it and enjoys it. The food was really delicious. We were surprised every time by the variety and freshness of the food.

The surroundings in the mountains are incredibly beautiful and relaxing. In between lessons you can walk and/or hike here. On our last day we also went to Santa Elena, this is a small village that you can easily get to by bus. Nice to end with.

The yoga lessons were well tailored to our needs, we really liked that. The variation in the lessons is also very good. Due to the hustle and bustle of traveling and our lives at home, we not only needed to slow down but also to connect with ourselves and with each other. Since Diny is trained in tantra, this was very convenient for us. We were able to sense it for a moment and then made the choice to do a session. This was a really great experience. We both got a lot out of this session and have taken a number of exercises from it into our daily lives.

We really enjoyed the hospitality of Diny and her family.

The retreat gave us new healthy calm energy and we grew closer to each other.

Diny, thank you very much again for this wonderful opport

I loved everything about the 2 night yoga retreat. Dini and her family were super welcoming and I felt at home right away. The food was absolutely delicious and fresh. A nice change to all the Colombian food that I had been eating. The vinyasa yoga in the morning was the right mix of challenging and relaxing. And I am definitely converted to the yin yoga in the evenings. Will take it up when back home. The property itself is lush, with a nice big terrace and a hammock to chill in. I also loved the chickens. One of my favourite things to do was the hike/walk through the forest. It felt like being in a fairytale forest. Big thanks to Dini for an unforgettable 2 days.

The property is located in a peaceful area and the accommodation is equipped with all you need for a relaxed weekend. I felt very welcomed by Dini and her family. Most of the food comes from their own garden which is lovely and delicious! Dini is a very experienced yoga teacher and I learned a lot from her. The one on one teaching is great because Dini really focusses on your wishes/needs. I highly recommend this yoga retreat if you're looking for a relaxed getaway from daily life!

Dini es una excelente persona e instructora de yoga. Las clases fueron adaptadas a mi nivel de yoga y necesidades. También disfrute mucho conocer más sobre la finca y la permacultura. La comida también fue deliciosa y saludable. El lugar respira paz y tranquilidad. MUY RECOMENDADO!

J'ai passé 3 jours au sein de cette maison et de cette famille et je recommande réellement de passer ces quelques jours avec elle. Au delà qu'elle soit très professionnelle dans ces cours de yoga, elle arrive à être à l'écoute, à nous laisser de l'espace et à comprendre nos maux et nos besoins. Elle a totalement compris pourquoi je venais passer ces quelques jours chez elle, et a réussi à me comprendre. Les cours de yoga proposés sont incroyables. Elle s'adapte à nos compétences physiques et nous corrige régulièrement. Et l'ambiance est vraiment chouette dans ce petit havre de paix. Toute sa famille est très gentille et ne semble pas être dérangée par notre venue. J'ai pu partager mes repas avec eux.

Le fait qu'elle parle français est un réel plus, pour échanger mais aussi pour les cours de yoga et les soins additionnels.

J'ai pu réaliser un massage reiki et une séance d'astrologie avec elle qui était hyper complet.

en bref, je recommande à tout le monde de la connaitre, de connaitre sa famille et sa maison.

C'est réellement un havre de paix, une petite maison du bonheur

La intructura de yoga

La paz que se siente en el lugar

Sensación de estar en casa

La atención

El paisaje del lugar

Las clases de yoga

El amor con el que me atendieron

I found Refugio Zen quite accidentally at a very vulnerable time in my life. A time when a LT relationship was becoming an illusion. A time when I needed to feel validated and valued. A time when I was consumed with a stressful and demanding career. A time when I needed to recalibrate and reconnect with my inner center. I am a yoga teacher and a practicing yogi. When I signed up for the retreat, I did not know what to expect. But, upon arriving on this Colombian finca, i felt immediately at home. I found a sacred space that allowed for resetting of my mind and body. I had an instant connection with Dini who embraced me and guided me on a path of self discovery. to reset my nervous system, find inner peace and wisdom. It was a unique experience in finding healing powers, strength, clarity and transformation.