2027 Costa Rica Pura Vida Blue Zone Retreat

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2027 Costa Rica Pura Vida Blue Zone Retreat
Nicoya, Costa Rica
Aug 6 - 13, 2027
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Michelle Eckles
A$7,800
Deposit: A$500

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.

What's included

7 Nights Accommodation

Own casita or suite with no single supplement

All meals at retreat

Breakfast, lunch and dinner (excluding lunch during Monteverde excursion)

Curated program

Mindfulness workshops, gentle yoga, practical Pura Vida and purposeful-living workshop, and a relaxing sound bath

Cooking class

Pottery class

Yacht cruise

Premium Pacific Coast yacht cruise with opportunities for swimming and snorkelling

Horse riding

Guided horse-riding experience along the beach

Monteverde excursion

A full-day journey into Monteverde’s extraordinary cloud forest region

Airport transfers

Scheduled transfers between Liberia International Airport and the resort on the designated arrival and departure days

Transport to activities

omfortable air-conditioned transport for activities and excursions listed in the itinerary

Personally hosted

Support from Michelle before departure and throughout your Costa Rica retreat

What's not included

Travel Insurance

This is compulsory and can be organised for you.

Flights

These can be organised for you.

Visas

Passport, visa and entry requirements

Monteverde lunch

Lunch during the Monteverde excursion

Alcoholic beverages

Alcoholic beverages are available to purchase at the resort

Spa treatments

Optional spa and wellness treatments are available at additional cost

Day 1

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Arrive & Exhale

Arrive in Costa Rica, meet your private group transfer and settle into your oceanfront retreat home. Gather for a warm welcome, fire ceremony and shared dinner.

Day 2

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Presence & Creativity

Begin with yoga and a mindfulness workshop before enjoying a hands-on pottery experience. An easy first full day to connect with the group and your surroundings.

Day 3

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Nourishment & Culture

Explore practical mindfulness tools, then discover Costa Rican flavours during a local cooking experience. Enjoy the pleasure of creating and sharing food together.

Day 4

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The Pura Vida Way

Reflect on purpose, connection and what matters most in a dedicated pura vida workshop, followed by the unforgettable experience of horse riding along the beach.

Day 5

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Space to Simply Be

A free day to rest, swim, read, book an optional treatment or explore at your own pace. In the evening, settle into deep relaxation with a sound bath.

Day 6

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Sail & Snorkel

Step aboard a premium yacht for an unforgettable day on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. Relax on deck, take in the tropical scenery and enjoy opportunities to swim and snorkel in warm coastal waters. This is a beautiful day for both adventure and complete relaxation.

Day 7

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Monteverde Cloud Forest

Travel into the cool, misty landscapes of Monteverde for a full-day exploration of one of Costa Rica’s most remarkable natural environments. Surrounded by dense vegetation, tropical birds and extraordinary biodiversity, you’ll experience a completely different side of Costa Rica before returning to the coast. Lunch is at your own expense today.

Day 8

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Farewell

Share breakfast, reflect on the week and transfer onward for your journey home or optional Mexico extension.

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1. Nicoya, Costa Rica

Nicoya, Costa Rica

About your organizer

Michelle Eckles is the founder of Meditation Sunshine Coast and Mindful Soul Adventures, bringing together more than 25 years of experience in events, travel coordination and mindfulness facilitation. As a qualified mindfulness meditation teacher, retreat host and mobile travel agent with MTA Travel, Michelle creates meaningful travel experiences designed to help people slow down, reconnect and explore beautiful destinations with ease. Her retreats combine carefully curated accommodation, immersive cultural experiences, gentle mindfulness practices and thoughtful hosting, so guests can feel supported from the moment they book to the moment they return home.

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