April 7 - 12, 2024 | 5 nights, 6 days
Sunrise & Salutations
Costa Rica
Join us in this Balinese Jungle Oasis for an experience you'll want to write home about.
Holistic Health & Wellness at its absolute best - with an itinerary designed to target three main areas of relaxation, nutrition, and of course, fun and recreation.
We have wellness sessions designed so you can learn about and embrace relaxation in your everyday life once the retreat is over. If you haven't tried Gi Gong before... you won't look back.
A highly sought-after feature of this retreat is the emphasis on nourishing your body through a focus on food. Our culinary experience is unparalleled, with thoughtfully curated options from local chef Russ, that delight the senses and support your well-being. Each participant will also have an exclusive 1:1 nutrition session with our retreat leader and registered dietician, Ewa Ostapzcuk, ensuring personalized insights that cater to your unique needs and goals.
This breathtaking venue is the perfect retreat choice if you're at a phase in your life where you'd love to meet people on the same journey as you and you're ready to try some new things. Surrounded by a jungle on the beach, staying in 3 beautiful villas with salt water pools, you'll have plenty of time to relax into your true self at last.
So book your place today for 6 days of relaxation, nutrition, and fun.
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What's Included?
Accommodation at private hillside Sacred Geometry Luxury Villas with dramatic mountain and ocean views and Saltwater swimming pools.
2 Yoga sessions in the Sacred Geometry Yoga Shala with ocean views. All equipment is provided.
Wellness activities including; Qi Gong Sound Healing, Natures Spa, and Live Music.
Surf lessons: Discover a side of you that you may have forgotten with Surfing lessons for beginners.
Personal Goal Setting with a 1:1 Nutrition Session. Give us an idea of your current diet and goals and Ewa, our registered dietician will come to the retreat with recommendations and a personal plan.
All your deliciously healthy meals and snacks will provided by a private local chef.
We'd love to have you join us on one of our other fabulous retreats. Take a look at our menu for the available retreats this year.
Bookings have closed for this retreat
Retreat Itinerary
Much needed time and space to figure out what you need for self-care
6 days of wellness, exploring and fun.
SUNDAY APRIL 7
14:00- 16:00 | Arrival
Airport transfers will be organized for you to make your journey as smooth and trouble free as possible.
Once you arrive at this Costa Rican retreat, there will be plenty of time to settle in and even take a welcoming dip in the salt water pools.
16:00- 18:00 | Opening Meditation & Dinner
Start the retreat off well with a few moments of meditation and Get to know your fellow retreat attendees over a healthy and refreshing dinner.
18:00- Onwards | Live Music in the Jungle
Surrounded by soaring trees and jungle noises, this will be one of the best music experiences of your life.
MONDAY, APRIL 8
08:00 - 09:00 | Breakfast
09:00 - 14:00 | Waterfall Adventure
Get out and about in this wonderful country and visit the local and absolutely stunning Montezuma Falls. This experience truly grounds you in your surroundings.
14:00 - 15:00 | Lunch
15:00 - 17:00 | Free
Use this time however you want, after all this is YOUR break. Take a dip in the salt water pools, read a book, have a 1:1 health coaching session... whatever you want..
17:00 - 18:00 | Vinyasa Yoga
18:00 - 19:00 | Dinner
TUESDAY, APRIL 9
10:00 - 11:00 | Breakfast
11:00 - 14:00 | Surfing Lesson
It's time to try something new! A true bucket list experience and something to write home about - surfing in Costa Rica.
14:00 - 15:00 | Lunch
15:00 - 17:00 | Free
Use this time however you want, after all this is YOUR break. Take a dip in the salt water pools, read a book, have a 1:1 health coaching session... whatever you want..
17:00 - 18:00 | Qi Gong
Coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health and spirituality.
18:00 - 19:00 | Dinner
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10
Timings TBC | Natures Spa
Purify your skin with organic coffee body scrub + Nourish with our signature papaya aloe mask at the tide pools. Timings will depend on the tides on the day.
10:00 - 11:00 | Breakfast
11:00 - 13:00 | Free
13:00 - 14:00 | Lunch
14:00 - 17:00 | Free
Use this time however you want, after all this is YOUR break. Take a dip in the salt water pools, read a book, have a 1:1 health coaching session... whatever you want
17:00 - 18:00 | Dinner
18:00 - 19:00 | Drum Circle
Free your voice and connect to Mother
Earth's heartbeat and the other guests with a Sacred Drum Circle.
THURSDAY, APRIL 11
10:00 - 11:00 | Breakfast
11:00 - 12:00 Vinyasa Yoga
13:00 - 14:00 | Lunch
14:00 - 15:45 | Free
Use this time however you want, after all this is YOUR break. Take a dip in the salt water pools, read a book, have a 1:1 health coaching session... whatever you want..
15:45 - 20:00 | Sweat Lodge
Detoxify your mind, body, + spirit in a
traditional Temazcal Ceremony.
20:00 - 21:00 | Dinner
FRIDAY, APRIL 12
10:00 - 11:00 | Breakfast & Farewells
11:00 | Departure
Transfers to the airport will be arranged for you.
Refresh & Revitalize Coaches
Ewa Ostapzcuk
Retreat Manager & Dietician
Ewa is an Irish Registered Dietitian, who graduated with a BSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from Dublin Institute of Technology & Trinity College Dublin.
She worked in a clinical setting for 2 years, where she realized that what she really wanted to do, is to help people get healthy early in their lives, and help prevent admission to hospital in the first place.
Ewa has a special interest in plant based nutrition, and is the cofounder of the Plant Based Diets And Food Sustainability Special Interest Group.
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RETREAT TITLE COACHES
Ever Pineda
Qi Gong Instructor
Taiji & Qi Gong instructor, certified Massage Therapist, Facilitator of Shamanic Journeys through sound, breath and toad medicine. Ever has been practicing Taiji for the last 18 years and loves helping others with their healing.
Your Menu At A Glance
We're a health and wellness retreat - so expect the best in nutritious meals that actually TATSE GREAT.
Sample Menu for the Sunrise & Salutations Retreat
Breakfast
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Gallo pinto, tofu scramble, pico de gallo, avocado and fresh fruits
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Smoky refried beans on patacones with roast corn
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Coconut and mango chia pudding with a fruity oat bar
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Coconut porridge with caramelised pineapple and almonds
Lunch
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Plantain tacos with a chipotle mayo and a side of tahini and orange coleslaw
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Crunchy veggie rolls with peanut dipping sauce
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Raw zucchini pasta with pesto and sun-dried tomatoes
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Falafel and hummus wrap with green salad
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Butternut squash soup with fresh bread
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Eggplant and balsamic tomato sandwich with green salad
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‘Tico’ quinoa salad with beans, avocado, fresh herbs and patacones
Dinner
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Vegan sausage with mashed potatoes, roast cherry tomatoes and green salad
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Homemade herby pasta with roast squash and tomato sauce, sauteed garlic mushrooms and pesto
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Vegan burger in a fresh bun with pickles, potato wedges and coleslaw
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Seared mushroom, noodles and ginger and garlic stir fried veggies
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‘Fish and chips’ poached cauliflower in a beer batter with lemon and mint pea puree and potato wedges
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Spicy bean casserole on curried sweet potato mash and greens
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Vegetable curry with korma style Indian sauce, brown rice and onion salad
Getting to this Retreat
Address: Sunrise Mountain Resort Costa Rica
Each guest is responsible for coordinating their own flights. Transportation to and from the airport is included in your package - we don't want you getting you lost!
Flights
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Book a flight to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) or Liberia International Airport (LIR)
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From either of those locations, catch a local flight on Sansa Air or Green Airways to Tambor. (20 mins).
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From Tambor, we'll arrange a taxi or shuttle for you to the retreat. (45 mins).
Top Travel Tip:
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We have found that it works best to come in a day early and stay at a hotel in Tambor. This way if there are any flight hiccups or travel delays, you'll still get to enjoy the full retreat.
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If you do stay come to stay in Tambor a day early:
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You can book an airport shuttle ($30) when booking the local Sansa Air flight from San Jose to Tambor,
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or if you fly with Green Airways your hotel can arrange a shuttle, or you can take a cab to your hotel ($60).
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Departure
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As you leave the retreat we recommend staying and enjoy the magic of this funky surf village for a day or so if you can.
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If you do want to head straight to the airport, we'll be arranging taxis at 11am to take you to the airport so arrange your flight accordingly.
Some hotels that we recommend for the night before/after are:
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out.
