Costa Rica Wellness Retreat

Reset your system at a luxurious retreat center near a beach community and surrounded by nature. Enjoy gorgeous gardens, nature nooks for quiet time, a refreshing pool and private river access to experience the nourishment of fresh, clean Costa Rican waters. World-class chefs will prepare high quality sustainable and local, mostly organic meals. Explore your inner world with meditation, breathwork, painting, ecstatic dance, and nature to curate a transformational experience.

ITINERARY:

Day 1, Sunday: Arrival & Grounding

Arrive to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) by 12pm at the latest (or choose to arrive the night before and we’ll help arrange a hotel for your pre-night). Transportation is provided from the airport or your accommodation to our beautiful retreat center. Set on the outskirts of a laid-back beach community you’ll enjoy a plethora of onsite amenities and eloquently designed spaces. We’ll arrive in the early evening and settle in to our luxurious rooms. We’ll join together for a delicious Welcome Dinner, with local ingredients sourced directly from the area. This evening we’ll also enjoy a Nidra meditation together before drifting off to sleep with the sounds of the surrounding forest.

Meals: D

Day 2, Monday: Clearing
Enjoy an optional early morning walk through the gardens & trails onsite as the sun rises and the forest awakens, or take your time to rise and head down for your satiating breakfast. Following breakfast we’ll enjoy a guided meditation followed by an Opening Circle to foster connection, utilizing authentic relating principles.

Then we’ll set out to enjoy the pristine beach of the Bahia Ballena National Park. Bring your hammock and lounge under the palm trees, or set out to explore the sand including a low-tide walk out to the tip of the ‘Whale’s Tail’ - a unique sandbar named for its uncanny resemblance to a whale’s tail.

Once our sun, salt and sand desires are satiated we’ll head back to our home in the jungle and gather together for a truly freeing activity: ecstatic dance! Your retreat leader will guide you through an introduction to this soulful practice that allows you to release somatic blockages and connect to your body in new ways.

Meals: B, L, D

Day 3, Tuesday: Nourishing

We start the day with an intentional gathering where we’ll learn and practice silent meditation together, then enjoying a delicious breakfast prepared with fresh ingredients. Following breakfast, we’ll visit our community partner - a nearby wildlife sanctuary. At this responsibly managed site, local wildlife are rehabilitated and released into the wild or provided a thoughtful and stimulating environment if living in the wild is no longer an option. You are likely to see monkeys, sloths, colorful tropical birds, and many more unique jungle animals. Learn all about Costa Rica’s unique critters and what it takes to run a responsible sanctuary.

In the late afternoon we’ll gather up again for our first breathwork ceremony. During this guided journey together, you will learn about conscious and connected breathing, accompanied by music and relaxing tea. Dinner this evening will not disappoint with its incredible flavors, beautiful presentation, and delicious tropical ingredients!

Meals: B, L, D

Day 4, Wednesday: Exploring

After our morning meditation and a thoughtfully prepared breakfast, we’ll head out for an adventure-filled day! Our excursion today brings us to the stunning Nauyaca Waterfall - truly a sight to behold. With two falls - an upper and lower - and large swimming pools at each, there’s plenty to explore at this epic spot entrenched in lush jungle. We’ll spend a few hours here, enjoying the many viewpoints and opportunities to explore or relax.

Back at the retreat center, enjoy some afternoon down time to relax, perhaps with a good book or journal in one of the thoughtfully-designed and peaceful nature nooks around the property. You can also enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool or utilize the private river access on the property. Feel free to venture out and explore the walkable surrounding community as well, with unique cafes, shops, and even a stunning waterfall just a 10-minute walk away!

As the day wanes, we’ll gather together to build upon our breathwork practice with another deep dive into this powerful healing modality. Then it’s time for a satiating dinner as we relax into a peaceful night.

Meals: B, L, D

Day 5, Thursday: Expressing

This morning after meditation and breakfast, we'll enjoy some guided movement work to feel into our body’s desire for free expression. In a judgement-free zone, you’ll have ultimate encouragement and gentle guidance as you connect and flow with your physical being.

You’ll have some free time before lunch, and then we’ll ignite our expressive side further through a playful guided painting experience. Tap into the innate ability we all have as creators and unlock new confidence as you express what’s inside you. We’ll close our play shop with a heart-opening cacao ceremony, learning about this powerful indigenous medicine and how it has been traditionally utilized to connect us within and beyond.

Meals: B, L, D

Day 6, Friday: Expanding

Your day will be filled with adventure and excitement today! We’ll depart early for a special visit to Manuel Antonio National Park where we’ll be joined by an excellent naturalist guide ready to help us spot the incredible variety of wildlife surrounding the trails. We’ll be likely to see playful monkeys, unique reptiles, stunning birds, and colorful insects and perhaps even a sloth as we explore together. With an idyllic crescent-shaped white-sand beach within the park, there’s plenty to enjoy for hours before returning to our retreat center this afternoon.

We’ll gather for a closing circle together, and then expand our experience together by opening up our retreat container to a community Ecstatic Dance event. At this curated event, you’ll have the opportunity to visit with locals who are living the Pura Vida life daily. Lean into this opportunity to connect with your retreat participants as well as new faces on the dance floor while your retreat leader offers her expert ability to get your body moving!

After the event, we’ll enjoy our final dinner all together as we reflect on our experiences and what transformations to take with us as we return home.

Meals: B, L, D

Day 7: Saturday: Departure & Embodying

You may depart at any time this day. Transportation to SJO (4 hours away) is provided. For those departing later in the day, you may choose to join another community event at a nearby location with more dancing and connection on offer! We’re also happy to arrange any additional activities or extra nights to make the most of your time in paradise.

Meals: B