Escape Winter. Embrace Pura Vida.

Leave winter behind and join us for six unforgettable days in Santa Teresa, where the jungle meets the Pacific and life moves a little slower.

This retreat was born last winter, when Elise, founder of Benesta, was scouting locations in Costa Rica and met Julie, a Toronto-based Pilates instructor spending the season there. We instantly connected over our shared love for movement, travel, community and this very special place, and started dreaming about creating a retreat together.

Now, we can't wait to welcome you to one of our favourite places and share the Santa Teresa lifestyle we fell in love with.

Expect daily Pilates, nourishing food, breathwork and wellness experiences, ocean swims, barefoot walks and unforgettable sunsets, with plenty of free time to surf, explore, relax or discover our favourite local spots.

Our home for the week is ideally located in the heart of Santa Teresa, just a few minutes' walk from the beach, cafés, restaurants and surf spots, giving you the freedom to experience the town at your own pace.

More than a Pilates retreat, this is an invitation to move, explore, connect and experience Pura Vida alongside a small community of like-minded people.

Come for the Pilates, stay for the people, the ocean, the sunsets and the magic of Santa Teresa.