Grounded in Clay, Inspired by Nature​ Retreat


11th - 16th July 2025

For this exclusive nature and clay retreat, Selva Terra is partnering with Kristina Latraverse, owner of Seagrass Pottery and runs 2 successful and inspiring studios in Florida. You will be guided through a process that fosters creativity, technical skill, and personal expression through clay and nature.

The retreat will be capped to a maximum of 12 pottery students.

 

Details:

 What’s Included:

  • 5 nights / 6 days stay at Selva Terra Private Island Resort
  • Round trip airport transfers from David Airport to Selva Terra Island Resort
  • All-inclusive fresh and healthy meals: breakfast, lunch and 3-course gourmet dinner
  • Selected wines and beers
  • 12 hours of pottery wheel throwing workshops – taught in English
  • Daily yoga overlooking the ocean 
  • 4 resort activities: jungle hiking, island hopping tour, kayaking mangrove tour and cooking class
  • Use of facilities including kayaks, paddleboards and surfboards
  • Use of clay and workshop materials
  • Panamanian taxes

What’s Not Included:

  • International airfares
  • Domestic airfares – Panama City Package available as an add-on
  • Cocktails and premium alcoholic beverages
  • Can’t get enough of clay? Sign up for bonus classes with Kristina: Exploring the pottery wheel or Plein air watercolor & ink hike: exploring painting techniques on clay and paper. Individual or in a group setting
  • Additional resort excursions: fishing, diving, horseback riding.. enquire for more details and pricing in contact form below
  • Tips
  • Bisque fired work can be shipped for an additional fee.
 

Clay Retreat Itinerary:

Day 1: 

3PM: Transportation from David Airport to the Island – 60-75 mins

4PM: Welcome cocktail spritz and check ins

7:30PM: 3-course welcome dinner

Day 2: 

7AM: Yoga

8AM: Breakfast

9AM12PMPottery Workshop: Introduction and exploration, creating vessels inspired by nature

12PM-2PM: Lunch

5PM: Resort Activity: Hiking tour in the jungle – a chance to spot the islands howler monkeys as well as visit the plantation and learn about how to grow fruit and vegetables in the tropics

7:30PM: 3-course gourmet dinner

Day 3: 

7AMYoga

8AM: Breakfast

9AM-12PM: Pottery Workshop: Creating botanical texture plates

12PM-2PM: Lunch

4PMResort Activity: Kayaking in the Mangroves Tour or SUP to surrounding beaches

7:30PM: 3-course gourmet dinner

Day 4: 

8AM: Breakfast

10AM-1PM: Resort Activity: Island Hopping Tour – explore the surrounding uninhabited islands, a chance for beach time, volleyball, or top up your tan

1:30PM: Lunch

3PM-6PM: Pottery Workshop: Exploring loose painting and printaking on clay using native botanicals

7:30PM: 3-course gourmet dinner

9PM: Yin Yoga and Sound Meditation

Day 5: 

7AMYoga

8AM: Breakfast

9AM-12PMPottery Workshop: Using texture plates and more

12:30PM: Lunch at Coconut Bay Beach Club

2PM-4PM: Resort Activity: Cooking class – learn to make typical Panamanian foods, including our mouthwatering ceviche

7:30PM: 3-course gourmet dinner

Day 6: 

6-9AM: Breakfast

11AM: Check-out and transfer to David Airport

Accommodations

All accommodations are ocean facing, have AC, WiFi, own bathroom with hot water and a private terrace.

The prices below are per person for the duration of the whole pottery retreat, and are inclusive of taxes.

  • Private Occupancy Casita or Room – king: US$ 3,500
  • Double Occupancy Casita or Room (Bring a friend or pair up with another student) – 2 twins or 1 king: US$ 2,750
  • Non-Students Stay: US$ 2,400 if sharing in a double occupancy room or $3,200 for a private room

A quad room is also available for 3 to 4 people that book together. Enquire for reduced rate.

Deposit and Payment: US$750 deposit is required upfront to secure your spot with the balance due 90 days prior to the retreat start date. Payments can be made via credit card (Mastercard or Visa) or wire transfer.

Early bird offer: US$500 off when booking before by 15th February 2025 *students only.

 

Add-Ons:
 
Panama City Package (on arrival): US$ 850 including tax
  • VIP immigration clearance upon arrival in Panama City – no queues in immigration
  • 1 night stay at the Hilton, option to upgrade to The Old Town
  • Round trip domestic flight bookings (PTY/PAC-DAV & DAV-PTY)
  • Guided tour: Panama Canal or The Old City Casco Viejo
Boquete Package (on arrival or departure): enquire for pricing
Spend 1 or 2 nights in the highlands of Chiriqui plus 1 or 2 activities

Meet
your
hosts

Kristina Latraverse is a Ceramic Artist and Educator whose work is deeply informed by her connection to the natural world. Drawing inspiration from botanical forms and textures, she creates both functional and sculptural pieces that evoke the beauty and complexity of the environment. With over 20 years of experience in fine arts, education, and ceramics, Kristina combines traditional techniques with a contemporary sensibility, guiding her students through a process that fosters creativity, technical skill, and personal expression.

As the founder and owner of Seagrass Pottery, a professional ceramics studio with two locations on Florida’s Space Coast, Kristina has cultivated a dynamic space for artistic growth and collaboration. Her work is highly collected and celebrated for its refined coastal aesthetic. Her work has been exhibited in galleries throughout the United States. She works closely with Interior Designers, creating beautiful pieces for extraordinary spaces. For more information visit, www.seagrasspottery.com

sam matthews yoga teacher

Samantha will be your resort host and yoga teacher throughout the retreat. Samantha is an ex-trader from London who now manages and lives the island life at the resort. She loves to share the benefits of connection with nature and presence through yoga. Throughout the retreat, Samantha will teach open level hatha, vinyasa and yin classes.

RYT qualified in Hatha, Vinyasa, Rocket (progressive ashtanga), Yin and Yoga Nidra.

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Secure Your Spot

Let us know which week you would like to join us from the pottery retreat dates in 2025. We will get back to you within 24 hours.

FAQ's

How do you get to Selva Terra?

Check out our Getting Here section. When booking the retreat, airport transfers from David Airport are included.

If you require assistance in Panama City we can also help you. Our Panama City package includes all logistics from the moment you arrive in Panama with an overnight stay in the capital. Enquire for more details.

Can I bring someone that doesn’t want to participate in the pottery classes?

Want to bring a friend, partner or family along with you? Bring them along and they are welcome to join the retreat as a non-student. They will still get to enjoy the resort activities, facilities and retreat schedule, but without the pottery workshops.