Want to travel with a purpose? What better reason than to take care of our one and only body.

Rediscover play and feeling good through movement and adventure. This isn't just a volleyball trip. This is a retreat for people who see wellness as a lifestyle and training as holistic.

We will play, learn, and explore all in the picturesque paradise of Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica — where the rainforest meets the ocean!

Experience what it's like to be the sustainable athlete we are all capable of being- balancing restoration and action. You can expect daily beach volleyball games, mobility & self-care workshops, waterfall adventures, massages, and more.

Our goal is to connect intentionally and enjoy deeply before sending you home with a toolset that you can use to enhance an active, joy-filled lifestyle.

Spend 6 nights in the tropics of Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, playing volleyball, chasing waterfalls, and straight-up adventuring!

Come play in the jungle, and leave in a body that feels like home.

Led by Anna Lovelace (@annalovelace319 and Mike Gardner (@firelikemike).

Accommodation options are available to fit different needs and budgets. See availability for private room, shared room, and retreat-only pricing.

Anna Lovelace

Hey ✨ I’m Anna Lovelace a former collegiate volleyball player, a massage therapist, yoga instructor, and photographer who found my way to Costa Rica, and never really left…

For the past five years, I’ve been building relationships and community through the things I love most — beach volleyball, yoga, and bodywork. I help people unlock their own inner healer through self-care massage and partners stretching and massage techniques.

I believe that after we learn how to genuinely listen and care for ourselves, caring for others comes naturally and generously!

Being IN-bodied and fully present in our experience can help us further ground to connect to the larger, Nature-body and the spaces and relationships we inhabit.

I am beyond stoked to share this magical place and these transformative practices with like-minded peeps. All while playing the best sport every day?! Yes please!!

Mike Gardner

Every adventure is improved by a BETTER-prepared YOU showing up to it... your volleyball game included!

Hey 👋🏽 I’m Mike Gardner a former multi sport collegiate athlete and current proud park playing papa to the coolest little 4 year old!

I’m a human optimization mentor and mobility coach who helps athletes of all ages maintain and improve their performance, quality of movement AND LIFE. By optimizing the internal world (joint health, strength, and mindset) my goal is to help you move better, become more resilient, and tap into your fullest potential for the adventures you love!

It is our responsibility to prepare ourselves inside and out for the environments we want to thrive in! I’m so excited to connect, & equip you with new strategies & tools to take even better care of yourself along your journey.

Adventure is calling, are you prepared!?!

Located in the heart of Manuel Antonio, within walking distance to restaurants, coffee shops, and stores.

AC, WiFi, pool + BBQ area, and enclosed parking are all provided.

Rooms are spacious and there are options to book private or shared spaces.

Want to experience the beach volleyball life like a true local? We have daily games, excursions, yoga classes, and workshops all designed to get you moving and feeling like your best self.

It’s for those who love being active, and want to travel with a purpose!

Expect a healthy balance of:

• Play (daily volleyball + games)

• Learning (mobility workshops, performance training)

• Recovery (yoga, partner’s stretching, self-care massage)

• Free Time