1 Photo

Intuitive Painting Art Retreat

Name: Intuitive Painting Art Retreat
Start: 2024-06-30
End: 2024-07-06
Location: Nereus Retreats
Rating: 4.92

4.9213 reviews

Playa Platanares conocida como Playa Preciosa a 4 kmts del aeropuerto de Puerto Jimenez, Puntarenas Province, Puerto Jiménez, 60702, Costa Rica

Up to 25 in group

June 30 - July 6, 2024

Retreat Highlights

1. Expert-led daily yoga sessions tailored to all levels.
2. Guided meditation sessions for mindfulness and stress relief.
3. Workshops on holistic well-being, including nutrition, Ayurveda, and more.
4. Evening events, such as cultural performances and bonfire gatherings.

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Becky

Details of this retreat

Ready to unleash your creativity in paradise?

We're at the lush Nereus Retreat Center for 7 days & 6 nights in the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica. Saltwater pool, rainforest surroundings, and steps to the Pacific Coastline. Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime art experience.

You’re An Artist

Make art in a community that celebrates you.
Intuitive painting guided by me. No judgment.
Learn:

My whole-hearted practice: meditation, journaling, tarot.
Painting demos.
Mark making, layering.
My favorite paints and tools.
Color mixing tips.

It’s not paint-by-numbers. Here, express your unique style. We'll form a supporting and uplifting community together.

Get Inspired By Your Surroundings

Nereus Retreat Center is near Puerto Jiménez, close to Corcovado National Park. Explore beaches, snorkel in coves, watch turtles, dolphins, or whales, and relax in our gardens.

What’s Included In The Cost?

Nourishment: 3 meals/day, local and organic ingredients.
Yoga: Four 90-minute classes led by Michelle Garcia.
Transportation: From Juan Santa María airport to retreat.
Day Trips: Boat trip & hike in Corcovado National Park, and Chocolate tour in Finca Kobo.
Art Supplies: All provided with guidance.
Rooms: Choose between single, double, or triple occupancy.

Your Investment: Prices range from $2520 to $3480 based on room choice. $600 deposit to secure spot.

OUR ITINERARY

Sunday, June 30th: Arrival, settle in, welcome dinner.
Monday-Tuesday: Yoga, beach, painting workshops, meals.
Wednesday: Excursion to Corcovado National Park.
Thursday: Yoga, beach, painting, Cocoa tour and tasting.
Friday: Yoga, painting, free time, closing dinner.
Saturday: Check out, return travel.

Refund Policy: No refunds due to planning.

Travel Insurance: Highly recommended for various coverage.

What’s Not Included:

Flights to/from Puerto Jimenez.
Massages/spa treatments.
Extra excursions.
Alcoholic drinks.

Safer Space

Open-mindedness, equity, and identity expression are key. The environment challenges power structures for everyone's growth.

Confirmation

After enrolling, you'll get emails for transportation, payments, and details. Questions? Email becky@beckyjoanspringer.

Getting Here

Nereus Retreats, Playa Platanares conocida como Playa Preciosa a 4 kmts del aeropuerto de Puerto Jimenez, Puntarenas Province, Puerto Jiménez, 60702, Costa Rica

Directions

By air…

Sansa Airlines
www.flysansa.com for details and to make a reservation.

Once you check in at the Domestic Terminal for Juan Santa María airport (SJO), within two hours you could be standing on our beach. Sansa is the principal national airline, flying to 13 locations in Costa Rica. They operate Cessna Caravan airplanes with capacity up to fifteen passengers.

The flight to Puerto Jiménez (PJM) is only 40 minutes long and will take you over the mountains in the central valley and along the Pacific coast, cruising over the “Whale’s Tail” near Uvita, the Sierpe River Delta and the Gulfo Dulce. It’s a wonderful opportunity for some jaw-dropping photos.

Once you land in Puerto Jiménez it’s a quick transfer of approximately 5 km to Nereus Retreats.

By road …

Shared taxi-van shuttles can be arranged and are about $450/one way. Capacity depends upon the driver's vehicle and how much luggage.

Waze is the most commonly used navigational app in Costa Rica. Google Maps is also a reliable tool. Search for “Hotel Nereus, Puerto Jiménez”. The apps may offer you a variety of routes but our best advice is to take highway #27 (autopista) west, before heading south on #34 over Río Tarcoles, where you can stop and see crocodiles from the bridge, and then highway #2 before turning right onto road #245 to Puerto Jiménez. All the roads, until the last few kilometers are paved and in very good condition. The last 5 kilometers are on a flat, municipality-maintained dirt/gravel road. Overall the journey takes in the region of six hours, but it’s a wonderful opportunity to take in the Pacific coast, palm plantations, and jungle. You would have a partiuclarly memorable experience if you chose to do the journey over a couple of days and stop off at the National Park of Manuel Antonio or hike to the Nauyaca Waterfalls.

The only time to depart from the instructions that Waze or Google Maps gives you is when you are in the last kilometer of your journey. Continue past the entrance for Iguana lodge and ignore the right-turn to Agua Dulce Resort and the beach. Follow the road until the end, where you will find Nereus Retreats.

Accommodation

Our versatile accommodation is arranged across a clutch of single and two-story villas. All rooms have generous storage for each guest, USB charging for devices, air-conditioning and powerful fans. Room categories: En-suite deluxe double occupancy, where each room has two queen-sized/double beds, to sleep up to four guests En-suite triple occupancy, where each room has three XL single beds, to sleep up to three guests Single rooms, where each room has one queen bed and shares a bathroom with one other room, to sleep up to two guests Double occupancy with a king sized bed is also available

Double Occupancy w/ Shared Bathroom (one bed)

Deluxe room with a king sized bed and ensuite bathroom. For two guests.

Triple

Spacious triple with extra long twin beds.

Double

Double room with 2 XL Twin beds.

Deluxe Single w/ Private Bathroom

Spacious room with private bathroom.

Single w/ Shared Bathroom

Private room with a queen bed. Shared bathroom with one other room.

Venue & Amenities

A/C in Rooms

Free Wifi

Spa

Sauna

Pool

Towels

Free Parking

Kitchen

Tour Assistance

Hot Tub

Coffee/Tea

Cafe

Restaurant

Fitness Center

Yoga Studio

Housekeeping

Bicycles For Rent

Nestled amidst serene landscapes, Nereus Retreats offers a tranquil environment away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Our venue boasts a state-of-the-art yoga deck, meditation gardens, and peaceful nooks for personal reflection.

Meals

Menu Types

Vegan

Vegetarian

Pescetarian

Ayurvedic

Includes Meat

Organic

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Nut Free

Our kitchen is stocked with local, seasonal produce, making the most of what nature brings us, and our vibrant, regularly changing menus are ingredients-driven.

What's Included

Three daily family-style set-menu meals crafted to cater to individual needs
Villa-style accommodation, combining luxury with a touch of nature
Full access to state-of-the-art facilities, including meditation zones, relaxation areas, and communal spaces
Complimentary pick up from local airport (PJM)

What's Not Included

Domestic travel, tours.

Customer Reviews

4.92 out of 5.0 average rating

Stephanie • Apr 05, 2024

5.0

Verified

Live your best yoga life at Nereus Retreats!

Keen attention to all the little details is what this new yoga retreat centre is all about. The care and consideration shows up in everything the team does to make your stay into an outstanding experience.

Nereus provides you with three amazing gluten free and super tasty meals every day, made from scratch and with so much love and care.

The grounds are peaceful, immaculate and well-tended - and located only moments from the crashing waves of the ocean and miles upon miles of beachfront sunrises.

The yoga shala is top rate - open to the beautiful surrounding jungle sounds but protected from the elements. It is a treat in itself.

And the yoga training and practices are just beyond exceptional. Michelle is incredibly talented and her love of the craft of yoga shines through all she does. She is the perfect compliment to the ownership team of Jen and Stuart. These three are making magic together.

Do yourself a favour and make the trek to the Osa Peninsula to deepen your practice and wrap yourself in the bliss and joy that is Nereus Retreats!

Megan • Mar 25, 2024

5.0

Verified

The Best Decision for RYT200

Choosing to complete my RYT200 at Nereus Retreats was one of the best decisions I’ve made! As I reflect on the three weeks spent at Nereus, I can’t help but have a huge smile on my face. This experience exceeded my expectations of what a teacher training could look like. The instruction, accommodations, location, staff, and overall vibes of this place are magical! This training gave me the necessary steps to start teaching yoga, while simultaneously leading me through a journey of growth, discovery, and connection.

Jen and Stuart are incredible hosts and will make sure you have all of your needs met during your stay. The food, cultivated through an Ayurvedic perspective, was equally nutritious and tasty. The family-style approach to meals allows you to put exactly what and how much food you want on your plate, offering a truly customizable experience. They also provide filtered water, coffee, and tea throughout the day! In any free time, we were able to enjoy the most breathtaking beach just steps away from the rooms, as well as a refreshing saltwater pool in the hub of the retreat center.

Our daily yoga practice in the beautiful shala was another unforgettable experience. Michelle fostered an open, inspiring, and authentic environment to practice yoga and prepare us for teaching. The yoga instruction was engaging, well-rounded, and empowering – I couldn’t have asked for better. Overall, the RYT200 course was well-planned, all-encompassing, and adaptable to meet the needs of our group.

I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to come to Nereus Retreats, and I can’t wait for the day I’ll be back. I learned more about yoga than I could have anticipated, underwent significant lifestyle changes, and created a number of life-long connections. Thank you, Nereus!!

paris • Mar 18, 2024

5.0

Verified

Unwind in Paradise

This experience was so much more than just gaining my 200hr YTT certification. I made friends for life and grew as a person in many ways. Everyday you practice yoga with Michelle who holds space for each student to learn and grow. All of her classes were new and exciting. She will provide you with all the tools you need to leave Nereus feeling confident and excited to teach yoga. The beach was one of the most beautiful and peaceful I have ever been to, and only steps away from the rooms. Speaking of rooms, you are living in luxury. With AC, comfy beds, private bathrooms, laundry service and shelving so you can unpack and settle in. The food here exceeded my expectations. All gluten free with vegetarian/vegan options, healthy, delicious and lots of variety. Filtered water, coffee and tea station available all day. Pool is a real treat for a quick refreshing dip and sunbathing during breaks. Jen and Stuart go above and beyond to make guests feel welcome and cared for. This wouldn’t be possible without their vision, hard work and of course the dedicated staff behind the scenes. I could go on and on about how wonderful this place is but my review is getting long. Overall I would highly recommend coming here, for retreats, YTT or just to unwind in Paradise.

Chris • Feb 29, 2024

4.0

Verified

February 2024 Yoga Retreat

Telling Family , friends and peers that this was probably the most relaxing holiday of my life.

Yoga Studio is perfect and I appreciated being able to take in nature as we did Yoga!
Beach was a quick walk away.
Sunrise every morning at 5:30 followed by a long walk in either direction in solitude. Loved it!
Great trees to put hammock up for the morning.
Cool pool to get re-freshed from the heat and humidity of the "jungle".
Healthy meals ! Fresh caught Tuna was my favourite!
Gracious, helpful hosts ! and Girlie!

Christina • Feb 27, 2024

5.0

Verified

Retreat with Dagmar Spremberg

It was absolutely magical to practice yoga in the beautiful jungle shala. The meals prepared by the Nereus kitchen team were very healing and absolutely nourishing. Other highlights were the sunrise swims in the sea and all the amazing flora and fauna all arounf. I felt completely restored from the bustling city life after a week here. Thank you, I will be back!

Intuitive Painting Art Retreat

Retreat Highlights

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Becky Joan Springer

Details of this retreat

Getting Here

Directions

Accommodation