EMBRACE: Costa Rica Retreat with Emma
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EMBRACE: Costa Rica Retreat with Emma *
JANUARY 18 - 23rd, 2027
A yoga retreat to remind you that you are nature, you are beautiful, and you are connected.
JANUARY 18 - 23rd, 2027
Embrace Experience —
Welcome to the jungle on the beach. This retreat is designed for those looking to unplug from the hardness of city life, reconnect with nature and themselves. If you’ve been craving a grounding and a reminder of your own true power and beauty, this is a retreat where you’ll be surrounded by a group of women who are there to connect and empower each other. Embrace the parts of you that have been hidden.
Think of it as a vacation, to get whatever you need - whether it be rest, adventure, connection. Hopefully all of the above. Think equal parts movement, equal parts play & choose your adventure. No pressure to join all group activities if you want some extra time to be alone or lay and read. Our dates fall on a full moon week in January, also right after the new year and the ending months of the lunar year of the fire horse. It’s a perfect time to feel what is aligned in your body, reflect on what you want to call in, and release the rest.
There is a special energy when you get a group of women together who all want to support each other in feeling their best. Anyone who identifies as a woman or non-binary who feel comfortable in a women-dominated space are welcome. For future retreats I would love to open this experience up to more students, but for now, no boys allowed. Feel comfortable to pack your skimpiest bikini, skinny dip in the pool, not feel perceived, and breathe easy.
The Vibe
Daily Movement
Daily 2x yoga practices. We’ll start in the late morning so you can choose togo for a sunrise surf, have a slow morning by the pool, or sleep in after a few too many margaritas. Nighttime practices will vary btw Vinyasa, Slow flows, & Yin to wind down depending on the day’s energy. Fresh food from local ingredients
Healthy meals provided every day with fresh, local ingredients. You’ll also have access to walkable grocery stores & the kitchen for any additional late night snacks, treats, drinks you want to have on hand. 
Time to Play & Rest
Planned excursions are included in your trip, but this is truly choose your adventure, listen to your body & take what you need from your week vacation. If you’d rather lay on the beach or by the pool all day that also sounds great. 
Sisterhood & Full Moon things
It’s a special energy being in a group that wants to be intentional. We’ll feel together, journal, laugh, &. We’ll have a full moon ceremony & release together. 
What’s Included:
5 night stay - cooking & cleaning provided, private pool & yoga shala2x daily moment practice - a mix of vinyasa, yinmats & blocks provided - if you prefer to bring your own please do, or if you’d like to purchase a brand new special mat from costa to bring home with you, let me know!
2 Meals + snacks Daily - except for 1 dinner out1 massage1 group excursion - (trip to montezuma waterfall, boat, surf lesson, or sunset horseback riding on beach)Plenty of free time to rest, lay by the pool, walk to the beach, connect, have solo time, or explore town that’s accessible by foot.*Airport Transfer(all tips for staff, travel + activities included, no surprise costs at the end)**Airport transfers are only included if the guest is arriving the day of the retreat, early or late arrivals are responsible for their own transportation from the airport)
What’s not included:
Airfare (roundtrip plane + tiny plane to town)Additional activities (surf lessons/rentals, extra massage, etc)1 Dinner out, & additional alcoholTaxi’s for non-group activitiesAny shopping/etc. - u can keep your own snacks at the houseTravel Insurance (recommended)
Sample Itinerary
Monday Day 1
Arrivals to house + snacks
5:30p Sunset at house
Welcome circle, intention setting, short practice post travel
Dinner at the house, pool time, drinks
Day 2
morning practice + intention setting
Brunch
Massages & Free Time
Sunset Horseback riding or boat Activity
Dinner at home
Yin/Restorative Yoga
Day 3
AM practice
Brunch
Hermosa Beach Group Trip
Free Time
late afternoon practice
Sunset beach dinner at local restaurant
Day 4
AM practice
Brunch
Optional Montezuma Waterfall trip or free time
Dinner
Evening Yin Practice & Full Moon Ceremony
Day 5
morning practice
Brunch
Free Time & Massages
5:30p Sunset on Beach
Dinner
Day 6
coffee & goodbyes
Airport Pickups
**sample itinerary only, subject to change. All group activities are optional - take what you need, leave the rest.
Rooming Options
Bedroom with private en suite bathroom, AC, and outside views. Bed can be set up as King bed or separated into 2 twin beds. Book with a friend, or meet someone new and awesome!
Shared room (2ppl) - $2,350 ea
Private room - $3,200
2 ROOMS AVAILABLE (4 total spots) - BOOK HERE!
Upstairs bedroom with sweeping jungle views, private en-suite bathroom. 2 Beds - 1 King & 1 Full size bed.
Price is for 2 ppl. If you have a group of 3 friends, option to have 3 ppl in here (king can be shared or split into 2 twins - save $200 each if bringing a 3rd).
Price for shared (3 ppl) - $2,300
Price for shared (2 ppl) - $2,550 each
Price for solo - $3,600
I ROOM AVAILABLE - BOOK HERE!
Embrace true jungle life with this fully open-air lofted bedroom. On the top floor of the house, you'll find the largest King Bed room and bathroom, inclusive of a private patio overlooking the pool and jungle, perfect for reading a book with your morning cup of coffee above the rest of the house, or some private space for your own yoga/breathwork. There is no AC up here as the walls are all fully open (yes, including the bathroom, but if you've never pooped fully outside while looking at the stars, you haven't lived). King Bed has a netting around it for nighttime that keeps all the bugs out, and you'll have a nice ocean breeze and fans to keep you cool at night. Prepare to be rocked to sleep by the sound of the waves, hear lots of monkey howls in the night, & wake up gently with the sunrise. Great for solo traveler wanting more space or a true immersion into beach & jungle living, or perfect for a couple of friends or lovers looking for something with a little extra romance.
(*I have personally spent many nights sleeping in this room , even at times when it was raining outside and it was awesome & wrote the description from personal experience. If you have questions let me know!*)
Shared room (2 ppl, 1 king bed) - $2,250 ea
Private (not shared) - $2,800
1 ROOM AVAILABLE - BOOK HERE!
Large, shared room with AC. Bathroom right outside the room in the hallway. 2 Queen size beds with plenty of separation. Great if you're traveling solo and don't mind bunking with another solo traveler!
If you're traveling with more friends and want to all camp together, OR if budget is a big factor and you would rather share a room with more people and save funds, send me a note — this room can be for a total of 4 if you are open to sharing a bed or spliting the beds into small twins! If you're interested, send me a note and i will revise pricing to reflect sharing w more ppl. If you’re with a group of 4, perfect to save $. If you are solo, let me know what you’re interested in.
Shared (4 ppl) - $2,000 ea
Shared (2 ppl) - $2,450 ea
Solo (not shared) - $3,500
1 ROOM AVAILABLE - BOOK HERE!
For those looking for more privacy - 1 smaller bedroom with AC, w/ en suite open-air bathroom that's a few feet away from the bigger house in it's own little separated room for a little more privacy. Equipped with your own mini fridge, and chairs outside facing the pool. Bed is a double/queen that could be split into 2 separate small beds, but this is probably more comfortable with a single person solo or a couple looking to cuddle :)
Price Shared (2ppl) - $2,250
Price Solo - $2,700
1 ROOM AVAILABLE - BOOK HERE!
Getting There
A journey worth taking…
Santa Teresa is special for a reason, and one of them being that it’s not a super quick touristy trip. Trust me, the minute you step onto the beach and see your first sunset, you’ll know it was worth it.
My rec is to book the retreat with your creditcard on wetravel, then use your creditcard points to purchase your flights!
Fly into to San Jose (SJO), or Liberia airport — there’s usually solid direct options via. United, JetBlue and Avianca airlines. (~5-5.5hrs from NY)
Tiny plane flight from SJO/LIB to Cobano — a small jumper plane will take you on a 20-30min ride over the ocean to a town next to where we are going.
(These are a set~$150 each way, so budget this when looking at your flights). GreenAirways has more options fro mSJO, Sansa has a couple daily options form liberia airport.
A taxi will be arranged to pick you up here and bring you to the retreat house (~20min ride, you’ll see the town). Most likely you’ll do this journey with some other retreaters!
My rec is to take a morning flight & you’ll arrive at the house before sunset & our evening gathering.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Practices will be vinyasa, with a mix of some slower flows & yin yoga. I read the energy of the group and will adjust accordingly depending on the day’s needs. All practices are optional, although I hope you join all! :)
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Yes!! Our practice will be fit for everyone, even if you’ve never stepped on a yoga mat before. While we will have rides from group activities, our house is up a large hill so if you aren’t physically able enough for some walking & physical movement (weight on feet), it might not be a good fit.
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Yes! WeTravel offers payment plans to help you budget monthly.
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Of course! This group is centered around connection, and we will have other solo travelers to room you with if you don’t feel like booking a room solo :) Come for the experience, & leave with new friends!
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While Santa Teresa has become a nomad hot spot with wifi everywhere, you are still living in the jungle that doesn’t have the same resources as a huge city. We might experience a few minutes of internet outage, and Expect bugs, birds, lizards, beach dogs, monkeys, etc. We are going during dry season so the mosquitoes aren’t bad, but for the rest, we are in their home. It’s fun to get more comfortable with the elements & other creatures new to us. PURA VIDA!
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Please do! I would love to meet you, and share my offering. You can find my regular yoga schedule in NYC on my instagram @emmahenry7
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Since the retreat starts on Monday (holiday, MLK day) and ends Saturday, it’s a great opportunity to arrive in town earlier or stay a bit later. There are many places in town that are just a quick walk / taxi ride away, happy to recommend some spots.
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Of course - once you're committed and your room is booked, I will send out a survey closer to January to collect any dietary restrictions, allergies, etc. and make sure everyone is healthy and happy!
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A refundable deposit of $500 is required to book your spot and goes towards the price of your total retreat cost.
Your deposit of $500 upon booking is fully refundable until September 18th, 2026.
After September 18th, your deposit is nonrefundable. However any additional payments made are fully refundable until November 1.
After November 1, your deposit and any additional payments are nonrefundable.