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SOL RETREAT
An Immersive Music, Movement & Wellness Retreat in Nicaragua
A week of soulful music, transformative wellness, tropical adventure, and meaningful connection.
Experience the magic of Sonic Springs in an intimate new setting.
MARCH 2–9, 2027 · NICARAGUA
A NEW CHAPTER OF SONIC SPRINGS
For years, we’ve dreamed of bringing the spirit of Sonic Springs beyond our annual music, art, and wellness festival in Ontario.
Together with Jon Early and Brenna Botte at ViYarte, we’re bringing that dream to Nicaragua: seven nights of music, movement, wellness, adventure, and meaningful connection.
SOL Retreat is a chance to slow down, deepen friendships, and experience Sonic Springs in a more intimate setting.
Same spirit. A new setting.
Life is a Festival. Wherever we go.
Your Home in Nicaragua
Viyarte Retreat Centre | Playa Marsella, Nicaragua
Nestled in the tropical beauty of Nicaragua’s Pacific Coast, just outside San Juan del Sur, Viyarte will be our home for 8 days and 7 nights of music, movement, connection, and rejuvenation.
Settle into the slower rhythm of life, surrounded by nature, warm ocean air, and a community of like-minded souls.
THE SOL EXPERIENCE
Where Music, Community & Wellness Meet the Ocean
Imagine waking to the sound of the ocean, moving your body beneath the tropical sun, sharing beautiful meals with new friends, and dancing into the night under the stars.
A week designed to bring us together through music, movement, creativity, adventure, and the simple joy of being alive.
Music & Dance
Soulful DJ journeys, ecstatic dance, live music, and unforgettable moments on the dance floor. From sunset sessions to late-night grooves, music is at the heart of the experience.
Movement & Wellness
Sonic Yoga, breathwork, mindful movement, and intentional workshops that invite you to slow down, reconnect, and feel good in your body.
Nature & Adventure
Ocean swims, golden sunsets, tropical exploration, and opportunities for surfing and seaside adventures. With plenty of space for rest, freedom, and play.
Community & Connection
Shared meals, meaningful conversations, creative experiences, and spontaneous moments of magic. A chance to deepen friendships, make new ones, and feel part of something special.
What's Included in Your SOL Retreat Experience
Seven nights, eight days, and a whole lot of magic. We've thoughtfully curated a week that brings together the best of Sonic Springs: music, movement, wellness, nature, and meaningful connection.
7 Nights of Tropical Accommodation
Settle into your home away from home at Viyarte Retreat Centre, nestled in the tropical beauty of Playa Marsella, Nicaragua. Choose from private, twin-share, or shared accommodations, all equipped with air conditioning, hot water, and private bathrooms.
3 Nourishing Meals Daily
Enjoy three freshly prepared meals each day, thoughtfully designed to nourish your body and fuel your retreat experience.
Movement & Wellness
Reconnect with your body and mind through a curated program of yoga, breathwork, meditation, and other wellness experiences designed to inspire balance, presence, and renewal.
Music, Dance & Sonic Experiences
From soulful sunset sessions to ecstatic dance and intimate musical journeys, experience the magic of Sonic Springs in a whole new setting.
Connection & Community
Share meaningful moments with a beautiful community of like-minded souls. Expect opportunities to connect, celebrate, reflect, and simply be yourself.
Space to Rest, Explore & Recharge
This is your retreat, your rhythm. Enjoy time to relax, soak up the tropical surroundings, explore nearby beaches, or simply slow down and embrace the moment.
Your Retreat, Your Rhythm.
Come for the music. Stay for the connection. Leave feeling renewed.
ACCOMMODATION & RETREAT PRICING
7 nights / 8 days · Three meals daily · AC · Hot water · Private bathroom
EARLY BIRD — SAVE $250 USD
Reserve before December 15, 2026. Prices are per person, tax included.
PRIVATE ROOM
1 guest · Your own room
$2,950 USD
$2,700 USD per person
Tax included
Your own space to rest and recharge. A private sanctuary between retreat experiences.
TWIN SHARE ROOM
2 guests total per room
$2,400 USD
$2,150 USD per person
Tax included
Share with one other guest. Request to stay with a friend, subject to availability.
SHARED ROOM
3–4 guests total per room
$1,950 USD
$1,700 USD per person
Tax included
A communal stay for connection, shared experiences, and new friendships.
A Glimpse Into Your Week
Every day, a new opportunity to move, connect, explore, and simply be.
From morning yoga and breathwork to ocean adventures, creative workshops, sunset dance sessions, and evenings under the stars, each day at SOL Retreat offers a beautiful balance of intention, play, and relaxation.
Our thoughtfully curated schedule is designed to give you the freedom to participate, explore, or slow down whenever you need.
This is your retreat, your rhythm.
The schedule below is a sample of what to expect. Activities and times are subject to change. Certain excursions and experiences are optional and may have additional costs.
COME WITH A FRIEND
Travelling together? Request to share a room when booking and include your friend’s name. Room requests are subject to availability.
STAY A LITTLE LONGER
Interested in a second week in Nicaragua? We’re exploring an optional retreat extension. Dates, pricing, and inclusions are still being finalized.
Meet Your Retreat Hosts
The people bringing the music, movement, connection, and magic of SOL Retreat to life.
John Early
Founder of ViYarte | Artist | Retreat Curator
An award-winning author, acro yogi, singer-songwriter, and founder of ViYarte Retreat Center, John has spent nearly two decades bringing people together through art, movement, and intentional community. His experience includes over 200 curated retreats and events, with involvement in festivals such as Shambhala and Envision.
Brenna Bote
Movement Facilitator | Founder of Pure Living Yoga
Brenna is a personal coach and founder of Pure Living Yoga and Sweat Chill Be. Her mission is to bring intentional movement and healing practices into everyday life while connecting people and inspiring positive change within their communities.
Katt Brooks
Yoga & Meditation Teacher | Holistic Grief Coach
Katt is a yoga and meditation teacher, holistic grief coach, and co-founder of Sonic Springs Festival. With over a decade of experience, she creates welcoming spaces for movement, mindfulness, and meaningful human connection, inviting people to reconnect with themselves exactly as they are.
Drez Slezak
Founder of Sonic Springs Festival | DJ | Experience Curator
Drez is the founder and creative force behind Sonic Springs Music, Arts & Wellness Festival. Born in Costa Rica and based in Canada, he brings together his love for music, movement, nature, and community to create immersive experiences that inspire connection and celebration. As a DJ, his genre-blending sets weave together global rhythms, downtempo, house, and bass music, inviting people to move freely, express themselves, and reconnect through the power of dance.
JESSE BUCK (CACAOBOY)
Founder of CHOCOLATE GROOVE | DJ | Experience Curator
Hailing from Toronto, Jesse Buck—aka Cacaoboy—is a visionary event producer, DJ, sound healer, and community builder. As the founder of the pioneering Chocolate Groove movement and co-producer of the Sonic Springs Festival, Jesse brings a deep wealth of experience in curating transformative, intentional spaces. With five Chocolate Groove retreats hosted over the last seven years, he specializes in crafting immersive sonic journeys that traverse global grooves, deep tribal basslines, and transcendental frequencies.
Your Week in Paradise Awaits 🌞
Save $250 when you reserve before December 15, 2026.
Seven nights of tropical living, nourishing meals, soulful music, movement, wellness, and meaningful connection.
Whether you're coming solo, with a partner, or with friends, there's a place for you at SOL Retreat.
Limited accommodations available. Secure your space with a $555 USD deposit.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT →
GETTING HERE
LIBERIA (LIR) · COSTA RICA
Fly into Liberia and continue by private shuttle to Playa Marsella. This route crosses the Costa Rica–Nicaragua border; check travel-document requirements for both countries.
MANAGUA (MGA) · NICARAGUA
Fly into Managua and continue by private shuttle to Playa Marsella. Travel stays within Nicaragua, with no international border crossing.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
We’ll help coordinate private shuttles from either airport once you’ve booked your flights. Shuttle pricing and pickup schedules will be shared in advance. Flights are not included.
LOCATION & CONTACT
ViYarte · Playa Marsella, San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Address: 73QX+7GP, San Juan del Sur
Retreat centre contact: John
viyarte.nica@gmail.com
Optional Catamaran DJ Day Trip
$100 USD per person
Take the Sonic Springs experience out onto the Pacific Ocean for an unforgettable day of sunshine, music, and adventure.
Set sail along Nicaragua's stunning coastline on a five-hour catamaran excursion, complete with music, dancing, breathtaking ocean views, and a stop at a secluded beach.
With DJ decks and a sound system on board, expect good music, ocean breezes, and plenty of time to soak up the magic of the Pacific.
Your excursion includes:
Round-trip transportation to San Juan del Sur
Five-hour catamaran sailing experience
Lunch served on board
Stop at a private beach
Onboard DJ decks and sound system
This is an optional add-on experience and is not included in the retreat package price.