RIVERSIDE ECOLIVING
Create. Slow Down in Medellin's
sanctuary in the heart of the mountains
WELCOME TO SANTA ELENA (MEDELLIN, ANTIOQUIA, COLOMBIA)
A peaceful haven just outside Medellín, designed for deep rest, creativity, and conscious living.
What’s Included
Everything you need, in one place (and more)
The recommended experiences
Discover Medellín through curated tours that blend nature, culture, and adventure—guided by locals, designed to inspire.
SILLETERO TOUR
Learn the ancestral art of floral storytelling with local flower farmers.
COMUNA 13 TRANSFORMATION
Walk through one of Medellín’s most inspiring urban transformations.
BOCADOS (local bites) & HISTORY BIKE
Cycle Medellín’s soul, taste its flavors, and meet the people behind its resilience.
PARQUE ARVÍ TREK
Hike lush trails in a protected reserve rich in nature and memory..
Learning lasting traditions (Add On)
Learn & Create in Nature
Santa Elena invites you to slow down, reconnect, and awaken your creativity. Through our hands-on learning experiences, you’ll craft with intention, celebrate ancestral knowledge, and cultivate wellness — all while surrounded by mountain air and forest calm.
CREATIVE EXPRESSION WORKSHOPS
Craft garments and décor rooted in slow fashion traditions.
Crochet unique tops, cardigans, and home items using natural fibers and intuitive techniques — designed for all levels and guided by heartful creation.
SUSTAINABLE LIVING SKILLS
Grow practical, beautiful skills for conscious everyday life
Learn to work with up-cycled materials, natural dyes, and ethical designs that nurture both your lifestyle and the planet.
CONNECTION THROUGH MAKING
Handcrafted moments that center wellness, focus, and joy
These sessions are more than workshops — they’re rituals of presence and togetherness, where each stitch weaves a deeper bond with self and community.
Environmental, social and mental health Impact
Client Results
Grow in satisfaction day by day with everything sorted out for you and with the complete desire of
Learn from other’s experiences
Mónica Gómez
Get inspired by a real story of transformation. Watch how joining our community helped someone struggling with anxiety and burnout enhance her lifestyle. Discover the power of shared habits and like-minded connections.
Lam
Watch our video to see how building strong relationships in a beautiful environment can help you reconnect with yourself and nature, bringing healing and peace.
Emma
Watch this story to see how observing traditions and abundance that life bring to us enhance the experience of Riverside.
FAQs
ABOUT
Riverside Santa Elena – Medellin
We are a movement of dreamers, doers, and regenerators.
Santa Elena is our forest gateway — a sacred land of flowers, fog, and ancestral wisdom nestled in the mountains above Medellín. Here, Riverside invites you to reconnect with nature, tradition, and the creative spirit that flows through every tree.
🌲 A lush sanctuary just 40 minutes from Medellín’s urban pulse
🌸 Home to silleteros, artisans, and keepers of Andean heritage
🧠 Designed for mental clarity, slow living, and creative exploration
🤝 A living lab for sustainability, ancestral practices, and community co-creation
“We don’t just offer rooms. We offer a better rhythm of life.”
