Host your retreat at Selva Terra
Host your retreat at one of Panama’s most exclusive private island experiences. Selva Terra is a true sanctuary for hosting a wellness retreat, blending elegance, comfort, and nature.
For the adventure seekers in your retreat, surfing, jungle hiking, scuba diving, or snorkeling awaits you. If relaxation is more your style, unwind on our private beaches, get a massage while listening to the waves lap our shores, and indulge in a barefoot luxury.
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Round trip airport transfers from David Airport (DAV). Involves ground transportation to the nearest marina, followed by a scenic boat ride to the island.
Farm and ocean-to-table meals and beverages, including a selection of local wines and beers.
Every stay includes a guided tour around our farm, a jungle hike, kayaking in the mangroves, and surfing. Guests can also enjoy complementary kayaks, SUP's and surfboards throughout their stay
When buying out the resort for your retreat, you will have exclusive access and programming of our fully equipped yoga shala.
Selva Terra has become a sought-after destination for wellness, yoga, and corporate retreats — a place where nature, comfort, adventure and connection come together effortlessly. By hosting a retreat at Selva Terra, you can experience a private island exclusively yours — a sanctuary where every moment is curated to your vision with complete privacy, personalized service, and seamless luxury.
When buying out the resort for your retreat, you will have private use of the entire Selva Terra property, including unlimited use of the yoga shala.
Tailored gourmet menus crafted by our private chef. Whether its a casual beachside celebration beneath the stars or a sophisticated candlelit dinner in our restaurant, our team will bring your vision to life with impeccable attention to detail. Special dietary are also accommodated at Selva Terra, including gluten‑free, dairy-free and vegan.
Create your stay exactly as you imagine it. With a fully flexible schedule and personalized itinerary, your group can move at its own rhythm — whether that means sunrise yoga, a late-morning island excursion, or cocktails at sunset followed by a moonlit dinner.
During your retreat, the following activities are included, with the option to add on other experiences:
From David Airport to Selva Terra, every detail of your journey is handled by the resort. You can also choose to add on our Panama City Logistics Package for the whole group.
Curate every element — from themed events and live entertainment to sunset celebrations.
Retreats at Selva Terra range from 10-30 guests. Our minimum buyout is 10 guests in single occupancy casitas during the green and wildlife season, and 15 guests during high season.
Our minimum stay for group buyouts is 4 nights but we recommend 5 nights for a comprehensive retreat experience.
Typically retreats book 9 months to a year in advance. To avoid disappointment, we recommend enquiring at least one year in advance.
Our rates vary by season. To view our retreat packages, please contact us directly via email at info@selvaterraresort.com or via our booking form.
Envision teaching your classes to the sound of the ocean and birds chirping their morning song. Our yoga shala faces the ocean and can hold up to 30 people. It comes equipped with all the props you will need to host your wellness retreat in Panama. These include: non-slip mats, blocks, straps, bolsters, blankets, eye pillows and sound meditation bowls.
Unwind at Cielo Spa, located on the adjacent island connected by a hanging bridge. Take in the idyllic island backdrop and the sound of waves crashing below during your spa treatment.
Resort Amenities
A Luxury Adventure
4.9 Stars - Based on 323 TripAdvisor ReviewsFor your retreat, you will be renting out a private island resort which will be a unique experience for many. The schedule and itinerary will be crafted around your retreat.
Traveling to a private island couldn’t be easier. For your Panama yoga retreat, we take care of all transportation from David Airport. This involves ground transfers and a short boat ride. The travel time from David to the island is approximately 75 minutes. Getting here.
We also offer assistance for groups planning an overnight stay in the capital, so that you can make the most of what Panama has to offer. This includes VIP immigration clearance, a Panama Canal or Old City tour, private ground transfers, hotel stays and domestic flight reservations including charter flights.
At Selva Terra, there is something for everyone. For those looking to simply relax, unwind at our Beach Club, 2 private beaches or 2 pools and soak up the sun. For the adventurous ones in your group, we have an extensive range of activities available on the island as well as off-island tours. Some of the activities will be complementary in your Panama retreat package. Adventures available include snorkelling, island hopping, whale watching, sunset cruise, scuba diving tours and lessons, pottery classes, jungle hiking, horseback riding, towing sports, sport-fishing, surfing, kayaking or SUP in the mangroves, or a day out in Boquete.
Our casitas all have AC, hot water and private terraces. We also have interchangeable set ups between two singles or one king, giving you the flexibility to offer private rooms or twin sharers. Whether your group is formed mainly of solo, friends, couples or families, we have an accommodation option that works for them.
All meals are included in your Panama Yoga Retreat, including local beers and wines. We take pride in sourcing the highest quality ingredients and products that are seasonal and local, making the most of our surroundings. We promote a healthy yet gourmet approach in the kitchen with a Panamanian twist. All dietary requirements will be taken care of such as vegan, gluten and dairy free, and allergies.
Details go a long way when it comes to running a retreat. Our team will work with you ahead of the retreat start date to ensure a seamless experience from the moment you arrive in Panama. Ground and boat transportation will always be sorted, our menus will be adapted to dietary requirements, and an activity program will be offered.
The only way to book is by filling in our Booking Form below, or contacting us via email at info@selvaterraresort.com. Please provide as much information as possible we will provide you with a comprehensive proposal within 24 hours.
If you are joining us for an event, let us know which one in the message section below.
Explore the upcoming events taking place at Selva Terra. The below wellness & adventure retreats hosted at Selva Terra, are open for anyone to join:
Step into Stillness. Reconnect with Nature. Rediscover Yourself. This all-inclusive wellness and burnout prevention retreat is for those who give deeply—caregivers, clinicians, educators, partners, animal advocates, and service professionals.
Join us for an unparalleled scuba diving retreat with yoga and Panama’s top adventures. Panama’s warm and clear waters make it a scuba divers paradise, yet it is one of the world’s most unvisited and underrated dive destinations. Selva Terra is here to invite divers from all over the world to embark on a unique adventure and marine safari.
Join Garret Pendergrass, owner of GGP on this 5 day retreat. The outcome of this retreat is for students to learn to throw on the pottery wheel and understand the foundations of working with clay. Find your center on this wheel throwing pottery retreat designed for beginners and intermediates.
Join Nic Lyte for this 5 night retreat designed for solo travelers.
Join Bri Santo, owner of Sumiware Ceramics in June 2026. This is a 4-day handbuilding series designed for beginners. Each session focuses on foundational pottery skills, surface design, and creativity. The emphasis is on the experience of making rather than producing perfect pieces. Perfect for beginners.
Join us for the ultimate sizzling Sculpt Pilates retreat on a private island in Panama and transform into the hottest, boldest, most magnetic version of yourself. You’ll train, move, and expand with Emilie in an intimate luxury setting where the body shifts, the mind clears, and the spirit fully returns.
Join Jennifer Manley, owner of Thrw Studio in Coeur D'Alene this August, for a 5 day retreat designed for beginners and intermediates to learn to throw on the pottery wheel.
