Made For Your Dwelling
EL SANTUARIO Nicaragua
COMING SOON...Wake up to the sunrise over the valley. Wind down with the sunset glimmering on the Pacific. Nestled in the hills above Popoyo, Nicaragua, El Santuario is an all-inclusive retreat and event center designed for rest, reconnection, and restoration.Whether you're joining a hosted retreat or bringing your own group, our hilltop sanctuary offers the space, silence, and natural beauty to help you breathe deep and find rest for your soul.
Accommodation
Ocean breezes. Thoughtful details. Space to exhale.El Santuario offers eight private guest rooms, each designed for comfort and calm. All rooms include air conditioning, luxury bedding, soft towels, and natural toiletries. Most feature sweeping ocean views.Quiet, clean, and infused with natural light, our accommodations give you space to retreat in solitude or relax with friends after a full day.Overnight stays are available when no retreat is in session.
Artos Bar & Grill
Local ingredients. Global inspiration. Always nourishing.At Artos, food is more than a meal, it’s part of the experience. Our open-air restaurant serves fresh, locally sourced dishes that nourish body, soul, and spirit. Enjoy vibrant plates inspired by Nicaraguan comfort foods and international favorites.Artos is open to the public for dinner service on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
The Sanctuary (Katoikētērion)
An open-air space for movement, reflection, and deep connection.At the heart of El Santuario is our gathering space - Katoiketerion (a.k.a. The Sanctuary). Perched at the top of the hill and open to the elements, this space welcomes sunrise meditations, restorative movement, color therapy, and facilitated inner work.With sound and projection capability, it’s equally suited for presentations, creative sessions, or silent reflection.Whether you’re seeking clarity, healing, or inspiration, The Sanctuary was built to help you reconnect with what matters most.
Events & Retreats
Host. Lead. Retreat. Or simply come.El Santuario is available for:✔️ All-inclusive retreats designed and led by our team
✔️ Guest-led retreats, where we provide the backdrop, food, and careEl Santuario retreats & events are closed events. As a retreat guest, you have exclusive access to the entire property - no outside guests, no shared spaces. This allows every participant to fully engage, relax, and connect without distraction.
Meet Your Hosts
We’re Gary & Andrea; Canadians who fell in love with Nicaragua.El Santuario is not just a retreat center. It’s a sanctuary for body, soul & spirit - place for healing, clarity, creativity, and spiritual encounter.Andrea is a Spiritual Director and retreat facilitator with a heart for helping others discern God’s whisper in the quiet places. Gary brings his grounding presence, practical wisdom, and a knack for creating comfort wherever he goes.We're excited to welcome you to El Santuario Nicaragua.For more information contact us at [email protected]
You will bring them in and plant them on the mountain of your inheritance; the place, LORD, you made for your dwelling, the sanctuary, Lord, your hands established.