Solo Travelers: Chocolate Lovers Retreat
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Samasati Retreat & Rainforest Sanctuary
- Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
- Feb 9 - 16, 2019 (8 days)
- $1,450.00 - Guest House Private Room with Shared bathrooms $1,650.00 - Shared Classic Casita with two other participants $1,750.00 - Shared Classic Casita Bungalow with one other participant $1,950.00 - Private Preferred…
About us
Re-Treat yourSelf to Samasatis Chocolate Lovers Retreat. Indulge yourSelf in the fascinating world of Chocolate from the traditional tribal ways to the modern revitalization of this cornerstone commerce crop of the southern Caribbean of Costa Rica. Your senses will be immersed in the taste, smell, and feel of chocolate through thoughtfully prepared meals, carefully curated experiences, and masterfully preformed bodywork.
What’s Included
Accommodations
Meals including a special St Valentines Dinner
Beverage Bar including hot chocolate, coffee, tea, and water
Shuttle
Caribbean Cooking Class
Chocolate Welcome Basket
Carribbeans Private Tour of Cacao Plantation
Cacao Ceremony
Visit with the BriBri including a demonstration of traditional chocolate making
10 yoga Sessions
1 60 min Chocolate BodyTreatment
1 90 min Rainforest Massage
Self-Guided Nature Hikes
About the Venue and Teacher
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Samasati Retreat & Rainforest Sanctuary
The Samasati Nature Retreat is a destination resort with boutique charm and curated for those who like to travel off the beaten path. Set 850 feet up within the tree canopy, Samasati offers eco-friendly accommodations amidst a lush rainforest and tropical gardens. Overlooking the Caribbean and some of the best beaches of Central America, Samasati has been a pioneer of Sustainable Tourism as well as one of the first Yoga destinations in Costa Rica.Our eco-friendly wood cabins at Samasati were built to blend in perfectly with our private primary rainforest preserve. Our open-air restaurant serves delicious buffet-style vegetarian food (fish and chicken are available to add-on). Fruit is grown in Samsati's own sustainable gardens and locally crafted chocolate is transported in from the nearby cacao plantations. Within the nature reserve is also an outdoor Jacuzzi, a juice bar with sitting areas and tree canopy deck as well as two serene yoga and meditation studios. To unwind, guests can take a yoga or meditation class with Samasati's resident yoga teacher or Guest Artist and enjoy various Spa and wellness therapies such as a Thai Yoga Massage or Chocolate-Coffee Body Treatment. With several rainforest trails on property, there is adventure around every corner. The Samasati Nature Retreat is ideally located for a wellness or adventure getaway and exploring the rainforest and it's wonderland of wildlife. Friendly staff are happy to assist you in creating your dream vacation and can help arrange a variety of fun activities such as nature or cultural tours, surfing, rafting or snorkeling trips. -
Stephanie McKenzie
Stephanie has studied different traditions of yoga that emerged from the teachings of Krishnamacharya including Ashtanga and Viniyoga. She has also immersed herself in the study of Anusara, Yin Yang, Therapeutics, Vinyasa, Murat Boran. Stephanie’s experience allows her to adapt her teaching to the needs of all who unroll their mats at Samasati. She seamlessly provides modifications, assists and gently advances each student according to their practice’s level. For each person, Stephanie sets her sights to create the yoga experience their body needs and their soul desires. Drawing from an eclectic background, she is able to bring the right style of yoga into your life so that not only you can benefit, but also enjoy. Stephanie truly cares for those who visit Samasati and wishes for everyone to feel at home.
