One Sanctuary — Infinite Transformations.
Welcome to Medellín Retreat — a Sanctuary for Transformation and Learning.
Stay in our boutique wellness hotel surrounded by the healing nature of the Andes. Rejuvenate in our spring-fed rivers, meditate by our waterfall, and rediscover your vitality through world-class retreats, plant-based programs, and yoga teacher trainings led by Fred Busch and our global faculty.
This is more than a destination — it’s a living system for healing, education, and renewal, where every guest becomes part of a journey toward deeper balance, strength, and peace.
Why Medellín Retreat?
Nestled in the lush mountains just outside Medellín, our retreat hotel is more than a place to stay — it’s a sanctuary. Surrounded by pure spring water, tropical gardens, a sauna and cold plunge by the river, and panoramic views of the Andes, Medellín Retreat is designed to reset your body, mind, and spirit.
Three Paths at Medellín Retreat
1. Stay
Experience the hotel year-round as a guest — your wellness retreat begins the moment you arrive.
2. Retreats
Join one of our immersive retreats led by expert facilitators — from yoga & meditation to healing arts and nutrition.
3. Academy
Train with Fred Busch Academy for internationally accredited certifications in Yoga Teacher Training, Nutrition, and Healing Systems.
Whether you want to earn a World-Class Certification in Yoga or become a Vegan Master and Reset your Personal Health with The Rejuvenation Code, or you want to come and stay at our Vegan Hotel or attend a International Guest Leader's Retreat...
you’ll find your path here.
ROOMS & AMENITIES
Medellín Retreat Hotel and Academy is a one-of-a-kind wellness destination created by international teacher and author Fred Busch.
Nestled in the lush mountains just outside Medellín, this retreat is a living ecosystem of yoga, nutrition, and natural healing — built around a clear philosophy: Health, vitality, and inner peace come naturally when we live according to the laws of nature.
Private & Shared Rooms with Spectacular Views
Mountains, Trees, A Springfed River and Hiking Trails
Wellness Facilities: Sauna and Cold Plunge and Waterfall
Yoga and Meditation with Renowned Teacher Fred Busch
Outdoor Sports Area and Archery Field
Arts and Crafts and Painting Zone
Rescue Pigs and Horses to Make Connection
The Best Vegan Food from our World Class Kitchen
Year-Round Climate of “Eternal Spring”
More Than a Retreat. A Way of Living.
Medellín Retreat is a one-of-a-kind wellness destination created by international teacher and author Fred Busch.
Nestled in the lush mountains just outside Medellín, this retreat is a living ecosystem of yoga, nutrition, and natural healing — built around a clear philosophy: Health, vitality, and inner peace come naturally when we live according to the laws of nature.
Your Path to Rejuvenation Begins Here
STARTING WITH THESE 3 PILLARS...
🌿 Nature Immersion — Spring-fed rivers, saunas, and pure mountain air awaken the body’s natural healing.
🧘♀️ Yoga & Meditation — Daily classes with world renowned Yoga Instructor Fred Busch in Power Yoga, Raja Yoga, and therapeutic practices.
🥗 Plant-Based Nutrition — Gourmet vegan cuisine designed to reduce inflammation and restore your energy.
Colombia's Only Vegan Retreat Hotel in the Heart of The Andes
Stay as long as you like. Our boutique retreat hotel welcomes guests year-round for personalized rejuvenation — even outside scheduled programs.
Enjoy riverside walks, saunas, yoga decks, and private vegan chef meals.
Transformative Retreats and Certifications
Vegan Master Certification
November 8th - 14th, 2025
Medellin Retreat Academy
✅ Yoga Alliance Certified
🥗 Vegan Meals Included
🏡 Residential
🧘 All Levels Welcome
📚 Comprehensive Curriculum
🔥 Weight Loss & Vitality
All- Inclusive Training - Food / Lodging/ Materials
200-Hour Teacher Training
November 21st - December 7th, 2025
Medellin Retreat Academy
🥗 Vegan Meals Included
🏡 Residential
🧘 All Levels Welcome
📚 Comprehensive Curriculum
🔥 Weight Loss & Vitality
All- Inclusive Training - Food / Lodging/ Materials
Meet Director Fred Busch
A Proven Authority in Yoga, Wellness & Healing
Fred Busch is a dedicated practitioner of Yoga. For more than two decades, Fred has been training teachers and transforming lives across the globe. Now at Medellin Retreat Fred's system blends yoga, nutrition, meditation, anatomy, and anti-aging knowledge into one powerful framework — a path that continues to create lasting change for students worldwide. Since the 1990's Fred has been recognized as one of the most talented and innovative Yoga Teacher Trainers in the world. His approach is not only about certifying teachers — it’s about transforming lives.
Fred is the Author of four pioneering books on wellness, including The Rejuvenation Code and The Lower Back Bible — works that extend his influence far beyond the classroom and into the lives of readers seeking real transformation.
25+
Years of Experience
4
Books on Wellness
2300+
Certified
Certifications with Fred Busch at
Medellin Retreat Academy
Become Certified. Change Your Life. Help Others.
From 200-Hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Trainings to Advanced 300-Hour Programs and the 7-Day Vegan Master Certification, Fred Busch Living Academy prepares teachers and leaders to inspire worldwide.
Fred Busch’s certifications are available at Medellín Retreat Academy, in select global destinations, and — for those seeking the most personal path — through rare 1:1 training directly with Fred. No matter where you train, you graduate with more than a certification. You walk away with a system for health, longevity, and a way of living that continues to transform long after the program ends.
The Rejuvenation Code by Fred Busch
The System Behind Every Transformation
The Rejuvenation Code is Fred Busch’s 5-pillar framework for losing weight, restoring energy, reversing aging, and sustaining health. It’s not a diet, not a fad, not another app—it’s the code your body has been waiting for.
Activate Your Body, Liberate Energy
Scientific Vegan Nutrition & Certification Path
Reprogram the Subconscious Mind
The Regenerative Power of Rest
Feedback Loops & Conscious Living
This is the system that makes results stick — powering Fred’s certifications, retreats, mentorship, and healing work worldwide.
From the Students
Read what guests have to say
"“Fred’s training didn’t just certify me — it transformed my life. I know that that sounds like a cliche but seriously i am a different person after his program.”
Danielle Hartman, London
The Lower Back Bible saved me. And working with Fred in person gave me my life back.”
Richard Green, Miami
The combination of nature, community, and Fred’s teachings made Medellín Retreat the most transformative week of my life
Paula Andrea, Bogota
Your Path to Relaxation, Healing, and Transformation Starts Here.
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ADDRESS
MAIN OFFICE:
MEDELLIN RETREAT
FB WELLNESS INC
10982 SW 117 STREET
MIAMI, FLORIDA
33176
786.434.4489
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