Rooted in the same spirit of play, movement, and connection that makes PLAY! so special, this small-group retreat with April Bliss offers a chance to stay longer, train deeper, and explore more. Based at Finca OSOM near Granada on the slopes of Mombacho Volcano, the retreat is designed for aerialists, movement artists, and adventurous students seeking focused training, warm weather, cultural immersion, and supportive community.
This is a rustic, movement-centered retreat rather than a luxury resort experience. Expect daily aerial training, morning yoga, shared meals, time in nature, and guided excursions to some of the most beautiful places around Granada.
Daily aerial training with April Bliss
Morning yoga
Three meals per day
Airport pickup and dropoff
Local transportation for included activities
Individualized coaching attention to help identify strength gaps, imbalances, and movement patterns that may be limiting aerial performance
Granada circus school visit
Granada walking and carriage tour
Kayaking in the Isletas of Lake Nicaragua
Laguna de Apoyo afternoon
Casa Tortuga rooftop social night
Access to Finca OSOM training spaces
Aerial rigging points, silks, and crash-pad coverage
Optional extended retreat with Nambume day trip
Flights are not included.
Most days begin with morning yoga, fruit and granola, and a full breakfast. From 9:00 am to noon, the main training block will focus on aerial practice, personal training, and individualized coaching.
Afternoons are reserved for excursions, recovery activities, and cultural visits around Granada, Mombacho, Lake Nicaragua, and Laguna de Apoyo. In the evenings, the group may gather for acro, flow arts, or flexibility training, depending on the day’s schedule and the energy of the group.
On longer excursion days, such as Mombacho, Laguna de Apoyo, or Nambume, the group may depart shortly after the morning training block with a packed lunch.
We’ll release a more detailed schedule soon!
The primary lodging option for this retreat is El Respiro Eco-Lodge, a beautiful and peaceful lodge near Finca OSOM with comfortable rooms, volcano views, and access to the pool. El Respiro is the best fit for participants who want more comfort, privacy, and a softer landing between training sessions and excursions.
Because El Respiro has limited space, rooms will be available first come, first served.
Additional lodging options may include:
Finca OSOM dorm lodging
Camping with your own gear
Camping with OSOM-provided tent, mattress, and bedding
No-accommodation option for participants staying elsewhere
El Respiro room options may include:
Shared standard room
Shared suite
Standard single room
Suite single room
Main retreat pricing starts at approximately $1,100/person, depending on lodging choice.
Final pricing depends on whether you choose OSOM dorm lodging, camping, El Respiro lodging, or no accommodation.
This retreat is for aerialists and movement artists who want to train, travel, and connect in a supportive environment. You do not need to be an elite aerialist, but participants should be ready to train safely, listen carefully, and participate respectfully in a shared group setting.
This retreat may include aerial, acro, hula hooping, fire dancing, flexibility work, conditioning, and open training time, depending on the final group and instructor plan.
Along with aerial training, April will offer individualized coaching attention to help students identify strength gaps, imbalances, and movement patterns that may be limiting their progress, with practical guidance for building more control and confidence in the air.
The retreat is planned around safe aerial rigging points, rated hardware, silks, and crash-pad coverage. Open training may be available when supervised by April.
Participation may be limited based on available rigging points, equipment, mats, and instructor capacity.
A limited number of experienced local aerialists may be able to join selected training blocks by day pass.
Day-pass participation must be arranged in advance and approved based on skill level, available space, equipment, and safety considerations.
Friends or partners who are not participating in the retreat may be able to join selected meals on-site when arranged in advance.
Meal price: $10/person/meal
Non-participating guests may not enter the aerial training area unless specifically approved by the retreat leaders. Contact April Bliss to inquire.
Space is limited, especially for El Respiro lodging.
To ask questions or reserve your spot, contact April Bliss / OzArt Movement Collective. You can also visit www.ozartmovement.com and click the Retreat button.