2027 Costa Rica Pura Vida Retreat

About this trip

A seven-night small-group retreat for adults who are ready to slow down, reconnect and experience the natural beauty and pura vida lifestyle of Costa Rica - with everything thoughtfully organised.

When life has been busy for too long, even a holiday can leave you feeling as though you need another break. This thoughtfully curated retreat offers something different: genuine space to slow down, rest deeply, reconnect with yourself and experience Costa Rica through a meaningful blend of wellbeing, culture, nature and adventure.

You’ll stay at Reunion Wellness Resort & Retreats, an adults-only oceanfront sanctuary at the gateway to the Nicoya Blue Zone. Best of all, you’ll have your own private air-conditioned casita or suite throughout the retreat - with no single supplement and no need to share (unless you want to!).

Your week will include approachable mindfulness and gentle yoga, a practical Pura Vida and purposeful-living workshop, pottery and Costa Rican cooking experiences, horse riding along the beach, a premium yacht cruise with snorkelling, a deeply relaxing sound bath and a full-day journey into Monteverde’s extraordinary cloud forest.

There is also genuine space to simply be. Swim in the ocean or saltwater pool, relax in the sauna or hot and cold plunge pools, read on your private porch, book an optional treatment or enjoy an unhurried free day at your own pace.

Whether you travel on your own, with a partner or with a friend, you’ll have the support of Michelle and a welcoming small group, while still enjoying the privacy and freedom to make the retreat your own.

You’ll return home feeling rested and re-energised, with beautiful memories, meaningful connections and simple practices to help you bring a little more pura vida into everyday life.

Ready to Experience Pura Vida?

Secure your private room with a $500 deposit.

Flexible payment plans are available.

Not quite ready to book?

Select Ask a Question to arrange a friendly, no-pressure conversation with Michelle and find out whether this retreat feels right for you.

With a maximum of just 15 guests and private accommodation for every traveller, places are intentionally limited. Secure your room with a $500 deposit, or select Ask a Question for a friendly, no-pressure conversation with Michelle.

Experience Pura Vida
In Costa Rica, pura vida means much more than “pure life.” It reflects a way of living centred around gratitude, simplicity, connection, nature and enjoyment of the present moment.

The Nicoya region is also celebrated for traditions associated with longevity and wellbeing - including natural movement, nourishing food, strong community ties, a sense of purpose and time spent outdoors.

Throughout the retreat, we’ll explore how these principles can translate into your own life. Through local food, shared experiences, time in nature and practical workshops, you’ll be invited to consider what living well means to you - and which small changes you would like to take home.

Highlights
Seven nights at an adults-only oceanfront wellness resort
Your own private casita or suite with no single supplement
Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner at the resort, excluding lunch during the Monteverde excursion
A personally hosted, small-group experience for a maximum of 15 people
Mindfulness, gentle yoga, Pura Vida and purposeful-living workshops
Costa Rican cooking and traditional pottery experiences
Horse riding along the beach
Premium yacht cruise with swimming and snorkelling
Full-day Monteverde Cloud Forest adventure
A free day for rest, optional treatments or personal exploration
Return group airport transfers and transport for included activities

This Retreat May Be Perfect for You If
You are ready to step away from the demands of everyday life and prioritise your wellbeing.
You want more than an ordinary holiday and would love to return home feeling genuinely restored.
You enjoy a balance of meaningful activities, gentle adventure and unstructured time.
You are curious about mindfulness, Blue Zone living and the Costa Rican pura vida lifestyle.
You appreciate the comfort and privacy of having your own room.
You would like the reassurance of travelling with a welcoming group and an experienced host.
You want accommodation, meals, transfers and activities thoughtfully organised for you.
You are new to mindfulness or yoga and would prefer an approachable, pressure-free experience.
You are travelling solo, as a couple or with a friend and enjoy connecting with like-minded people.
All retreat activities are optional, allowing you to participate at your own pace and create the balance of connection, adventure and rest that feels right for you. No previous mindfulness or yoga experience is required.

Your Oceanfront Retreat Home
You’ll spend seven nights at Reunion Wellness Resort & Retreats, an intimate adults-only wellness sanctuary on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. Surrounded by tropical forest and just steps from Sugar Beach, it offers the privacy and tranquillity of a secluded retreat with the comforts of a boutique resort.

During your stay, you can swim in the warm Pacific Ocean or saltwater pool, relax in the infrared sauna and hot and cold plunge pools, visit the meditation temple, use the fitness centre or simply unwind on your private porch as the sounds of nature surround you.

Your casita or suite includes air-conditioning, private ensuite bathroom, comfortable bed, in-room safe and spacious porch with a garden or ocean view.

Enjoy three fresh, nourishing meals each day in Reunion’s open-air oceanfront dining space. Menus are plant-forward rather than exclusively vegetarian and feature seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, produce grown on-site and wholesome dishes designed to be both restorative and satisfying.