Summer Elation: A Unique Dance & Strength Retreat in Costa Rica

Nosara, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica

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38 reviews
Jun 16 - 23, 2018
Group size: 12 - 37
Summer Elation: A Unique Dance & Strength Retreat in Costa Rica
Nosara, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica

38 reviews

Jun 16 - 23, 2018
Group size: 12 - 37

About this trip

Bringing people together to enjoy Dance, Yoga, Zumba, Strength, Meditation & more in a relaxing way, celebrating the PURA VIDA lifestyle... 

Rooms are limited so please contact us if you don't see the right accommodation for you (afebres.dance@gmail.com)


What's included in the Retreat Package?

  • 8 days/7 nights luxury accommodation at Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort
  • 3 organic gourmet meals daily (variety of options for vegetarian & vegan diets) 
  • Dance, Mindful Strength, Zumba & Meditation classes every day
  • 2 Yoga classes offered, 6/16 & 6/23
  • 2 classes of your choice offered by Bodhi Tree (Yoga, cycling, etc)
  • 1 Spa Massage or complementary adventure (surf lesson, zipline, etc) up to $80 per person
  • One night with Live Music at the resort

What's not included?

  • your flight to Costa Rica (Liberia or San Jose airport)
  • drinks at the bar and outside of meal times & at the juice bar (smoothies, lattes)
  • gratuities 
  • excursions 

What's available on site?

  • surfboards rental 
  • bicycles rental
  • variety of spa services 
  • laundry services
  • fully equipped gym (free for retreat guests!)

Accomodations

Open the door to find a star-lit shower, luxurious cotton sheets and a canopied bed that promises a well-deserved rest. All rooms have air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, mini fridge, safe and modern amenities abound. Security staff is available 24 hours a day and housekeeping staff will keep your room looking as beautiful as the first day you arrive


Bathroom

King and Queen bungalows & suites have private bathrooms.

Depending on the accommodations you reserve, some rooms have shared bathrooms. For example a triple room shares a bathroom. So there will be three people to a bathroom. These bathrooms have two stalls and two showers. In other accommodations, a double may be paired with a single to share a bathroom with one stall and one shower.
 

Laundry
There is an on-site laundry. Tokens can be purchased at the front desk to use the facilities. There is also a laundry service that the resort offers for a fee. This is an amenity that may help you reduce the amount you pack for your retreat.


Meals

Included in the package are 3 meals a day at the Bodhi Tree Resort (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Meals are prepared with local, organic selections. Most meals are prepared with the vegetarian or vegan in mind; however, there are also chicken and fish options at lunch and dinner.

Beverages

Drinks at the bar or outside of meal times are not included. There is a coffee & juice bar/ cafe area. In this area they serve fresh organic smoothies, organic wine, and beer throughout the day. These drinks are not included in the retreat package. Please make arrangemental with and pay the resort directly for these extras. There are options to run a tab or pay directly for each.


Gratuities 

Gratuities for housekeeping and for wait staff are not included. It is suggested that at the end of the retreat you tip anyone who may have gone above and beyond during your stay. Tipping is suggested at $10.00 per day per person which you can leave before departure. Any tipping outside of the housekeeping is suggested at 10% whereas in the states it is customary to leave a 15-20% gratuity. Resorts prefer that you tip in cash.


CANCELLATION POLICY
Please note that there will be no refunds or discounts for arriving late, leaving early, flight cancellations, travel delays or illness. If you cancel your participation in a retreat for any reason, the cancellation policy below will apply, with no exceptions. We strongly encourage you to purchase travel insurance that will cover the extent of risk you foresee. 

IF WE CANCEL THE RETREAT:

We hope to never have a reason to cancel a retreat; however, if we must cancel the trip due to extreme circumstance, we will refund your payment. We cannot however compensate you for airfare or travel costs incurred. In the unlikely event of retreat being cancelled due to weather, natural disaster or political upheaval, we cannot guarantee a refund, it will be depending on receiving a refund from the venue we work with. To cover these risks, we highly recommend you purchase travel insurance.

IF YOU CANCEL THE  RETREAT

No refunds will be provided.

Instructors:

 Charles Poon finds inhabiting a human body to be a great gift and movement practices to be a powerful gateway to keeping body, mind, and spirit in harmony. Having been a dedicated martial artist and athlete for years, he came across yoga almost a decade ago and has since dedicated his life to this beautiful path.

His yoga and TRX classes offer a fun, safe space for students to take charge of their own bodies and make their practice their own. Charles aspires for his students to find ease and a light attitude in even the most challenging moments, as this best supports a consistent practice that will yield breakthrough after breakthrough and keep the body going for years to come. Some fun music and partner exercises along the way also don’t hurt!

Charles gives a deep bow to all his teachers, past and present, including Timothy Lynch, Sarah Stone-Francisco, and the Asta Yoga family. Another deep bow to the lineage: Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and Larry Schultz, creators of Ashtanga Vinyasa and the Rocket.


 Adriana Oyarzun: Born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. Adriana was surrounded by music and fell in love with dancing at a young age. She discovered Zumba in 2005 and became a certified instructor in 2014. She strongly believes in the power of dance and loves to experience the magic that happens in each class. Dance always takes Adriana to her happy place and this is a secret that she loves sharing! Adriana lives in the Bay Area with her husband and two daughters and is also a lifestyle family photographer.   


Andreina Febres: Mother of two boys, a wife, a part-time Safe Water project employee, and trip & event organizer. Love to get togethers with friends, and teaching Zumba gives me the honor to meet amazing people. I'm inspired by many of my students and friends I've met since 2009. I'm very fortunate!!!

I was born and raised in Venezuela. Dancing was a big part of my life growing up and now getting people to dance with me is my passion. I truly care about people that are taking my class, making sure that you can enjoy yourself, follow us and have a good time. Come to my classes and see what I mean!

Available Packages

Triple room difference for Monique

Triple room difference for Monique Ortiz only.

$467
Deposit: $467
Third person in King bungalow
$1,153
Deposit: $653
Triple room - shared bathroom

Includes three twin beds, shared bathroom, open air shower, A/C, Wi-Fi, and a safe for personal belongings. 

It also includes all delicious & fresh meals (starting with dinner on Saturday 6/16 & finishing with breakfast on Saturday 6/23)

It also includes 3 classes a day to choose from (yoga, dance or zumba, mindful strength & daily meditation)  

And choose a spa service (value up to $80) at the Bodhi Tree Spa or expedition credit for a value of $80.

$1,620
Deposit: $480
Single room - shared bathroom

Includes one twin bed, shared bathroom, open air shower, A/C, Wi-Fi, and a safe for personal belongings. 

It also includes all delicious & fresh meals (starting with dinner on Saturday 6/23 & finishing with breakfast on Saturday 6/30)

It also includes 3 classes a day to choose from (yoga, dance or zumba, mindful strength & daily meditation)  

And choose a spa service (value up to $80) at the Bodhi Tree Spa or expedition credit for a value of $80.

$1,950
Deposit: $600
King bungalow

This price is per person, for two people is $4,040.

It includes one King bed, a balcony, private bathroom, safe & mini fridge.

It also includes all delicious & fresh meals (starting with dinner on Saturday 6/16 & finishing with breakfast on Saturday 6/23)

It also includes 3 classes a day to choose from (yoga, dance or zumba, mindful strength & daily meditation)  

And choose a spa service (value up to $80) at the Bodhi Tree Spa or expedition credit for a value of $80.

$2,020
Deposit: $620
King or Queen bungalow for 1 person

It includes one King bed, a balcony, private bathroom, safe & mini fridge.

It also includes all delicious & fresh meals (starting with dinner on Saturday 6/16 & finishing with breakfast on Saturday 6/23)

It also includes 3 classes a day to choose from (yoga, dance or zumba, mindful strength & daily meditation)  

And choose a spa service (value up to $80) at the Bodhi Tree Spa or expedition credit for a value of $80.

$2,676
Deposit: $669
Double room - price is per person

Two single beds in a private room, with A/C, safe for your belongings and shared bathroom.


It also includes all delicious & fresh meals (starting with dinner on Saturday 6/16 & finishing with breakfast on Saturday 6/23)

It also includes 3 classes a day to choose from (yoga, dance or zumba, mindful strength & daily meditation)  

And choose a spa service (value up to $80) at the Bodhi Tree Spa or expedition credit for a value of $80.

$1,750
Deposit: $650
Queen bungalow for 2 people - 2 beds

No more Queen bungalows are available! please let us know your needs and we can recommend another room that can offer separate beds if needed.


It includes two queen beds, a balcony, private bathroom, safe & mini fridge.

It also includes all delicious & fresh meals (starting with dinner on Saturday 6/16 & finishing with breakfast on Saturday 6/23)

It also includes 3 classes a day to choose from (yoga, dance or zumba, mindful strength & daily meditation)  

And choose a spa service (value up to $80) at the Bodhi Tree Spa or expedition credit for a value of $80.

$2,040
Deposit: $510
Extra payment for King for only 1 person

When booking a King/Queen bungalow for only one person, you need to reserve the bungalow ($2,020) and then pay this additional fee to have the room for yourself!

This is the best accommodation you can have and with privacy!

$660
Deposit: $660
Queen bungalow for 3 people

No more queen bungalows available. Please contact us to recommend you another room type.


It includes two queen beds (2 people must share one queen bed), a balcony, private bathroom, safe & mini fridge.

It also includes all delicious & fresh meals (starting with dinner on Saturday 6/16 & finishing with breakfast on Saturday 6/23)

It also includes 3 classes a day to choose from (yoga, dance or zumba, mindful strength & daily meditation)  

And choose a spa service (value up to $80) at the Bodhi Tree Spa or expedition credit for a value of $80.

$1,696
Deposit: $424
Triple spot for a teenager (Spencer)
$1,320
Deposit: $330
King Room Gaya House (Eleonora) & triple

This is a special package for Eleonora! 3 nights in the King & 4 nights in triple room.

$2,315
Deposit: $772


Itinerary

Daily yoga practice
You'll get to practice yoga at least once a day.

Some days will start with Yoga practice and some days will be offer in the afternoon, depending on the activities planned for the day. 

Our retreat will include access to one yoga class a day; however, if you wish to practice more than once, Bodhi Tree offers more classes at an additional cost ($10-$15 per class). We'll share their schedule when it becomes available.

Your Organizer


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DejandoHuellas Retreats
38 reviews
We love to travel, and create a community that supports each other. We love to relax and dance, we love to eat healthy and drink wine . We love to swim, meditate, practice yoga. When we travel, we respect people around us and we take care of each other. We've done this since 2013 and we plan to continue organizing these unforgettable vacations for you...leaving our best footprints (huellas)! Our groups are very diverse. We're a very welcoming group of respectful people that appreciate and celebrate each other.

Reviews

This was one of the best experiences of my life! Andreina is the most amazing planner. She makes every experience truly special! Mar de jade is the perfect place for a celebration, lovely rooms, great food, drinks, pool, on the beach and a wonderful helpful staff. My heart is so full from my beautiful experience.
By Merry R for Celebrating Merry's birthday in Paradise on Nov 11, 2023
Thank you for your review, Merry. Planning your special birthday celebration in Mexico was very special for me. I appreciate your willingness to try new things and your joy with every moment. Cheers to many more adventures together!
By DejandoHuellas Retreats on Nov 11, 2023
DR
My trip to Chacala, Mar De Jade, with Valentina was AMAZING. Valentina created a beautiful itinerary for our spiritual growth, relaxation, and adventure. She is such a wonderful and kind person, and a joy to spend the week with. The staff at Mar De Jade were so gracious and kind, the food was organic, fresh and so flavorful, and the daily excursions that Valentina planned for us had a perfect mix of exploration and relaxation. As a full-time working mother, this was such a gift to be able to just arrive and be taken care by Valentina and Mar De Jade retreat center. Thank you, thank you!
By Jillian G for Rejuvenate & Reset Retreat on Oct 31, 2023
Wow Jillian, we're so grateful that you decided to take this time off. It not only gave you joy, your contribution and conversations added so much to all of us. Thank you for your kind and beautiful smile. I hope we can do this at least once a year! 😃
By DejandoHuellas Retreats on Nov 17, 2023
DR
Great hotel. Fun activities. Wonderful food and drink. Great group leader.
By Deirdre B for Celebrating Merry's birthday in Paradise on Oct 30, 2023
Thank you, Deirdre. Thanks for joining us for the 2nd time! It was wonderful to spend more time with you.
By DejandoHuellas Retreats on Nov 11, 2023
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JR
This retreat was truly a remarkable experience. I began this trip not knowing what to expect and left feeling spiritually nurtured and at peace. The retreat afforded space to connect with myself and inspired the beginning of new friendships with incredible people and beautiful souls. The food at Mar de Jade was fresh, delicious and healthy. They provided a wide variety of dishes which included a diverse array of vegetables and protein appropriate for anyone's dietary needs. There is so much love and appreciation for what Mar de Jade has to offer and you can feel it in the staff that work daily at the resort. Last but not least, Valentina is an amazing meditation practitioner. Her spirit simply glows with light and love. Her voice is soothing and peaceful and is present with you. Can't wait to attend another retreat led by Valentina and her sister Andreina.
By Jazmin R for Rejuvenate & Reset Retreat on Oct 25, 2023
Jazmin, thank you for sharing this great experience with all of us! I enjoyed every minute of our time together. You were so easy to guide into calm and peace, and your presence was very soothing for the group. I appreciate your kind words and wish to repeat many of these experiences with you again soon!
By DejandoHuellas Retreats on Nov 17, 2023
DR
The Meditation 🧘🏻‍♀️ retreat with Valentina Febres was magical. Her welcoming energy and wise soul set the stage for a wonderful experience of joy, rejuvenation, adventure and connection. Many details are arranged with care so that I could relax into the experience. Activities are available to partake or pass as desired. The other beautiful guests are now my friends who share this amazing experience with me! I have discovered a lovely way to travel and grow with Valentina! I can’t wait to see what is next!!
By Marcie B for Rejuvenate & Reset Retreat on Oct 24, 2023
Yes, Marcie! having met you in person was one of the most delightful experiences I've had as a meditation instructor. I felt as if I'd known you for years. Meditating remotely for 3 years and then getting together in this way was beautiful and fulfilling! Thank you for joining us and I'd love to do MANY of these trips with you!
By DejandoHuellas Retreats on Nov 17, 2023
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