Beyond the Beach

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Beyond the Beach...
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3 reviews
May 13 - 20, 2023
Group size: 8 - 20
Beyond the Beach
Nosara

Beyond the Beach...
  • Email address verified
3 reviews

May 13 - 20, 2023
Group size: 8 - 20

About this trip

 Reunite, reignite, recharge, relax, restore:

This retreat will activate an abundance of self-love, unlock unwavering self-confidence, and help you uncover and move past any limitations that are holding you back.    Each day participants will partake in meditation, yoga, and deep inner work. Attendees will leave feeling refreshed, re-energized and reconnected to self.  All guests will have the opportunity to complete a Doshas Quiz, we will use this information to make custom mala bracelets with essential oils that compliment your unique dosha. 

No need to have a meditation or yoga practice already established. All experience levels welcome. 

Know before you go!

Flight Info: We suggest flying into Liberia International Airport, we recommend Southwest because you get two free carry ons. Please plan to land sometime before 2pm to give ample time for checking in before our initial session. We highly recommend handling your own luggage at the airport and into the Blue Spirit shuttle, there are luggage porters that do not work for the airport or Blue Sprit that will attempt to "seem helpful" and WILL expect a tip if they assist you. Upon your flight booking, please send us your flight numbers so we are aware of when you will be arriving and departing! Please note that Blue Spirit can accommodate guests who would like to stay a few days before or after the retreat, but these bookings must be made through Blue Spirit directly. 

Shuttle info: Upon your arrival to Liberia airport, Blue Spirit is able to transport you directly to the retreat center for a fee of $60. It is about a 2 hour ride. We highly suggest booking through Blue Spirit https://bluespiritcostarica.com as it is THE safest and simplest way to get to the retreat center. You can book your shuttle and read more info here

Check In & Check Out Times: Check-in is at 4pm. Check-out is at 10am. You may store your luggage at the front desk. 

Visas, immunizations, & travel insurance: Costa Rica does not require Visas for US or Canadian travels who are planning to stay for less than 90-days, so no need to worry about the Visa process. We do, however, suggest you purchase travel insurance to cover your trip in case you have to make a last minute cancellation. We recommend visiting a travel clinic for up-to-date information on immunizations and medicine while you are abroad. If you are not from the US or Canada, we suggest looking into the Visa policy specific to your country. 

Medical Services in Nosara: From a general health perspective, Costa Rica has high health standards in the entire country and is considered one of the safest destinations in the developing world. If you have a healthcare provider in the country of your origin, you may want to inquire before your travels about their coverage policy, when traveling to Costa Rica. English speaking doctors have offices 15 minutes from Blue Spirit, along with dentists.A hospital is located within a 45 minutes drive in Nicoya, or for serious conditions, an airlift is available to a hospital with excellent and Western standard medical care in the capital of San Jose within 45 minutes.Typically, from US, Canada or EU there are no shots require, for others, please check Costa Rica's requirements for your country.  

Passport: Be sure your passport isn’t due to expire for at least 6 months AFTER your travel date. If you need to renew your passport, do so sooner rather than later.

Money: Any extra spending while being at Blue Spirit (i.e. for activities organized through our reception desk, like surf lessons, horseback riding, canopy tours, or Wellness services) and any consumption at our Café-Library can be charged on your credit card. Therefore we recommend not bringing too much extra cash from home (a maximum of US $500 should be sufficient). The US Dollar is widely accepted in Costa Rica, so exchanging US Dollars to Costa Rica Colones is not necessary. Smaller denominations of $20 or less are easiest to cash. The exchange rate is approximately 600 Colones per US Dollar.There is an ATM machine and bank, which is a 10-minute drive from Blue Spirit. The ATM and Bank only accept VISA Cards and disperse Costa Rica Colones.  

Time Zone: Costa Rica is on Central Standard Time, six hours behind Greenwich Mean Time and one hour behind EST in the States. It does not use daylight saving time – which means that when there is daylight saving time in the US, then Costa Rica is on MST (2 hours behind EST). 

Activities and Excursions: The Front Desk is glad to assist you in organizing Surf-Lessons, Horseback-Riding, Turtle Nesting Tour, Canopy Adventures, River Boat Tour (Bird watching), River Kayaking, or Stand-Up-Paddle-Surf. Payments can be made in cash or with a credit card at the reception desk. 

Blue Spirit Store: Should you forget essential items at home or are looking for some snack foods, books to read, gift items, clothing, or souvenirs - the Blue Spirit Store offers a wide array of goods to purchase. You can pay cash (US$, Costa Rican Colones) or with a credit card.  Check out the hotel here :

https://bluespiritcostarica.com

Cancelation Policy: Initial deposit is non-refundable. Cancelations after April 10th, 2023 no refunds can be issued (due to resort policy).  We highly recommend that you get Travelers Insurance, for a small fee usually less than $200 you will have your trip covered just in case you need to cancel for any reason. 

What’s included

  • 7 Night Stay
  • 2-3 Yoga Classes/Day
  • Yoga Workshops
  • 3 Vegetarian Meals/Day
    Fish Occasionally Serverd
  • Daily Meditation
  • One Day of Free Time
  • Infinity Pool/Towels
  • Shower Amenities
    Organic Shampoo/Conditioner/Soap/Towels Provided
  • Koi Pod
  • Tea/Coffee, Fresh Juice
  • Closing Ceremony

What’s not included

  • Travel Expenses
  • Cafe/Alcohol
  • Spa Services
  • Excursions
  • Private Photo Session
  • Gratuity
    Blue Spirit staff

Available Packages

Ocean Superior W/ AC

SUPERIOR OCEAN VIEW WITH A/C


These beautiful Superior Ocean View rooms have a step-out balcony and lots of windows with extraordinary ocean views.

The room is elegantly furnished to provide the most luxurious space for couples or singles. Each room has a king-sized bed, a private bathroom with solar hot water, air conditioning, and an overhead fan.

These rooms have a safety box large enough to fit a 17″ laptop computer. The Superior Ocean View Rooms are located in the main building, reachable by stairs or elevator.

Rate includes: $500 non-refundable deposit per week, accommodations and retreat package.


Single Occupancy $3,645 per person

Double Occupancy $3,397 per person

$4,594
Deposit: $500
Ocean View W/ AC

 KING BED or TWO TWIN BEDS


These rooms have step-out balconies and beautiful ocean views. The rooms are tastefully furnished and provide the perfect space for two people. Each room has a king-sized bed or two twins, with a private bathroom with solar hot water and air conditioning. Ocean View rooms have a safety box large enough to fit a 17″ laptop computer.  These rooms are located in the main building on property. 

Rate includes: $500 non-refundable deposit per week, accommodations and retreat package.

Single Occupancy $3,545 per person

Double Occupancy $3,145 per person

$3,545
Deposit: $500
Pacifico Cottage W/ AC

 QUEEN BED | HAMMOCK ON PORCH


These cottages are perfect for singles or couples with a queen-sized bed, private bathroom, an outdoor shower, and air conditioning. Cottages are tucked away amidst the lush tropical gardens and close to the sandy Pacific Beach and the peaceful sounds the of the ocean. These beautiful and rustic new rooms also feature a private porch with a hammock. From the main building the Pacifico Cottages are a short walk down the hill toward the beach. 

Rate includes: non-refundable deposit per week, accommodations and retreat package. 

 

Single Occupancy $3,497 per person

Double Occupancy $3,145 per person 

$3,497
Deposit: $500
Nature Suite W/ AC

 QUEEN OR TWO TWIN BEDS


Cozy cottages with twin beds or shared king for couples, private bathrooms with solar hot water and an outdoor shower overlooking the jungle. They are simple and natural wood frame structures situated on a hillside overlooking the lush vegetation. Furnished for two with a separate enclosed porch and desk for reading as well as air conditioning. The suites are a short walk up the hill to the main building. This is also one of the two room types which offers accommodation for families. Please inquire about family arrangements and pricing.

Rate includes: $500 non-refundable deposit per week, accommodations and retreat package.

  

Single Occupancy $3,297 per person

Double Occupancy $2,947 per person

$2,947
Deposit: $500
Hermitage W/ AC

 QUEEN BED


The Hermitage rooms are located in the main building are specifically designed for singles, but can accommodate a couple, providing privacy and elegance, while being budget friendly. Some rooms have seasonal partial views of the ocean or some of the mountains nearby, a queen-sized bed, a private bathroom with solar hot water and A/C. Also available with two twin beds.

Rate includes: $500 non-refundable deposit per week, accommodations and retreat package. 

 

Single Occupancy $2,897 per person

Double Occupancy $2,545 per person

$2,897
Deposit: $500
Eco Cottage

 TWO TWIN BEDS


Shared room with an assigned yogi or requested roommate. The Eco-cottages are beautifully situated in lush vegetation, allowing for a sensual being-in-touch experience with nature. They are simple and natural wood frame structures with screening for natural ventilation. Each Cottage sleeps two people and has a private bathroom with ambient temperature water shower, or you can use our shared bathhouse with hot water showers. Everything runs on solar powered electricity to provide a comfortable and ecological setting. The Eco-Cottages are situated below the Main Building and involves a few minute short hike up a stone stairway to get to the Main Building. Each Eco-Cottage has a safety box large enough to fit a 17″ laptop computer.

Rate includes: $500 non-refundable deposit per week, accommodations and retreat package. 


Double Occupancy  $2,697  per person

$2,697
Deposit: $500
Platform Tent

QUEEN BED


Each has a queen-sized regular mattress and is placed on a platform under a wooden roof for protection against the sun and rain. The Tents are surrounded by nature and close to a shared bathhouse. All linen, pillows, and towels are provided to guests. Guests in the Tents can bring valuables to be stored in the safety box at Reception at no charge

Rate includes: $500 non-refundable deposit per week, accommodations and retreat package. 

Single Occupancy  $1,995  per person

$1,995
Deposit: $500


Itinerary

Day 1~ Arrivals
Saturday, May 13th

4pm- Check In

6pm-7:30pm Dinner

7:30pm- Meet and Greet





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Beyond the Beach...
3 reviews
Our “Beyond the Beach…” retreat will be a beautiful yogic Costa Rican journey to your true inner self. We will take this opportunity to step away from our compartmentalized lives to quiet our mind, rejuvenate our body and restore our spirit. We will experience a variety of yoga lineages as we practice and meditate briefly together daily, eat healthy organic meals and bask in the Costa Rican sun and Blue Zone environment. You deserve this!

Reviews

HP
Thank you so much, Kristen and Chelsea! Amazing trip! The location, people, warm ocean water, yogas, and delicious food warmed my soul.
By HEATHER P for Beyond the Beach on May 30, 2023
LN
Everyone should do this at least once. The trip was beyond awesome - great place to stay, OUTSTANDING food, and all the yoga you could want! Kristen and Chelsea did such wonderful job, and offered individual alignment and/or reiki sessions as well. Met a lot of people and made new friends. Truly wonderful.
By Laura N for YOGA with Kristen on Apr 25, 2022
Thank you so much for taking time to leave us a review! It was absolutely wonderful to travel with you and get to know you more! Can't wait for May 2023!
By Beyond the Beach... on Apr 25, 2022
Bt
I totally enjoyed this time in Costa Rica for meditation and Yoga! The food was very tasty, and the people - especially Kristen and Chelsea - were wonderful and caring. They set the tone for all of us to care about ourselves and each other. I would definitely recommend this outing to anyone who might be considering gifting themselves with some self care.
By Julie L for YOGA with Kristen on Apr 20, 2022
Julie, it was such a true pleasure to meet you! You are correct, that we had the perfect environment to really get to know each other, which was a highlight for us. It was a true joy for us to be a part of your yoga journey Julie!!
By Beyond the Beach... on Apr 25, 2022
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