Over the years, Nosara has become near and dear to our hearts here at E Street Surf School. The breathtaking scenery, the pura vida lifestyle, the activities, and the warm connections we have made with local families and businesses, have brought us back again and again. We want to share this Costa Rican jewel with you.

Experience eight days and seven nights in beautiful Nosara, Costa Rica where the jungle meets the Pacific at Playa Guiones and life moves to a slower, richer rhythm. It's a peaceful surf and wellness haven defined by its deep environmental conscientiousness, where strict rules ban big hotels on the water to protect the lush beachfront. This laid back, town centers around open-air yoga shalas, organic cafes, and curated boutiques, offering a quiet escape focused entirely on mindful living.

Please join us under the jungle canopy with the calls of howler monkeys for an unforgettable retreat co-led with physical therapist and certified yoga instructor Dr. Katie D'Amato, who passionately specializes in movement longevity. She is truly an amazing human.

The trip is built from the ground up for you, from airport pickups to surf sessions, daily yoga, an ocean cruise, and chef-cooked meals so all you have to do is pack a bag and show up ready to unwind.

Drawing on the spirit of the Nicoya Peninsula, one of the world's original Blue Zones where people are known for living exceptionally long, healthy, and active lives, this retreat is inspired by everyday habits that support longevity: daily movement, real food, strong social connection, time outdoors, and a slower pace that makes room for living well.

Unlike other wellness getaways, this retreat brings those principles to life in several ways through world-class, zero pressure, all levels surf coaching, yoga, and authentic Blue Zone living. It's an unpretentious supported week designed to get you playing in the Pacific, eating incredible local food, moving and caring for your body through yoga and intentional movement, sunset cruising on the ocean, and connecting with good people, and perhaps most importantly, remembering how to actually rest. You'll leave feeling revitalized and with a clearer sense of what to keep nourishing when you get home.

This retreat draws men and women, solo travelers, partners, and friends who are ready to move, play, and relax - people who want to feel better and have a genuinely good time doing it.

Never surfed? Good.

Playa Guiones is one of the most forgiving beginner beaches in the world with a long, consistent, gentle sandy beach break where people learn to surf every single day.  As far as surfing, there's no experience required.

Three guided lessons with top local instructors will take you from standing on the sand to reading the ocean. Between lessons, the water is yours to play in. Come in curious. Leave with a new skill and feel like a kid again.

Casa De Alces

Enjoy a 7-night/8-day stay at Casa de Alces, a stunning private villa featuring an open air yoga rancho, a saltwater pool, a meditation deck, an outdoor bar, and a full kitchen just a 2-minute walk to one of the best surfing beaches in the world.

• Room configurations accommodate solo travelers, couples, and pairs of friends or siblings traveling together — from private suites to shared arrangements.

• Sharing Saves - 2 or more per room: Book with a friend, partner, or your whole crew - per person rates drop significantly when you share.

• The layout spans four buildings comprising eight bedrooms and seven bathrooms, featuring four master suites, three studio suites, and a room with a queen bunk/trundle bed.

• The main floor of the main house is designed for group living with a custom kitchen featuring upgraded stainless steel appliances, a dining area with seating for 20, and a living room with a flat-screen TV.

• All bathrooms are finished with stone and tile showers and custom-poured concrete vanities and sinks.

• For wellness and relaxation, the property boasts the largest saltwater pool on the beach complete with a custom swim up pool bar, an outdoor shower in the pool area with a convenient swimmer's bathroom, and an outdoor rinsing shower at the front for beach sand.

• The second floor of the main building is ideal for group gatherings and yoga classes, complimented by a separate structure specifically designed for meditation or private massages which can be scheduled during your stay.

Location & Neighborhood Situated in an unbeatable spot 2 minutes from Playa Guiones, you are surrounded by lush vegetation while only a 5 minute walk to several local restaurants, and just a 5 minute walk to town for groceries and boutique shopping.

Closest Airport

Liberia (LIR) is accessible by major U.S. airport hubs including Boston, Dallas, Miami, Charlotte, Houston, Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Denver, Newark w/ other seasonal services added including Canada. Roundtrip transport is included.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

WHAT THE WEEK FEELS LIKE

Mornings open with yoga at Casa De Alces surrounded by jungle and the sounds of howler monkeys.

Dr. Katie D'Amato will lead each practice with the precision of a physical therapist and the intuition of a yoga teacher. Her yoga classes will be fluid, slow, anatomy alignment based and intentional for all levels of yoga. 

Three mornings, we will stroll down to Playa Guiones after yoga for surf lessons for all levels and desired challenge levels or open surf time. You may choose to add on more surf sessions if desired. Playa Guiones is a gentle and consistent beach break, no experience needed.

Middays are yours. Walk to town along the jungle path, hang out by the pool with a good book. Find a local soda (Costa Rican fare) and order a casado.

On Tuesday, the open air market in downtown Guiones brings farmers selling papaya, squash, mango, and more, grown from volcanic soil.

Every evening, Nosara does something quietly powerful: the community walks to the beach and watches the sunset.

Evenings end with meals from your private cook and good people around the table. Other nights you can venture out into North Guiones for all types of cuisine and choose your level of nightlife... local boutiques line the streets. Or choose to chill at the casa and cook your own dinner and relax, perhaps a restorative yoga session.

One afternoon, we will venture onto a sunset caravan offering prime opportunities to spot dolphins, sea turtles, and jumping rays. You can spend the afternoon swimming and snorkeling in a secluded cove before unwinding on deck with tropical drinks and fresh appetizers.