Costa Rica Retreat

 

“RESET AND RESTORE TO YOUR BEST SELF”

at BLUE SPIRIT

Nosara, Costa Rica

April 12 – 19, 2025

Compassion

Psychological Flexibility

Embodiment

Why This Retreat?

Lilian

“A deeply blissful and nourishing experience that connected me to my body, heart and mind and to that of others’. A wonderfully thought through and organized retreat throughout that left me feeling very rested and restored. Do this if you want to do something good for yourself!”

Rob

“Diana and Luca bring deep compassion and skill to their respective callings. The yoga and group sessions they ran were the foundation of a very restorative week with profound impact. I’d recommend this to anyone wanting to start or continuing a journey of personal growth.”

Aly

“My husband and I have gone on Diana’s and Luca’s retreat three times now. We keep coming back because it gives us a chance to reconnect with our values and each other. During the retreat, we evaluate what has worked the last year and what has not. At the end of the week we go home restored and with a game plan which helps us make the changes we want to see for the upcoming year.”

Matt

“I went into this retreat expecting some meditation and yoga classes, and maybe a bit of guided self discovery. What I experienced was a life-changing odyssey that taught me a lot about Wise Effort, honed my yoga skills in the most beautiful settings imaginable, and perhaps most importantly helped me forge relationships with some of the most sincere, like-minded folks I have ever met, anywhere. Diana’s retreat was worth every penny and I will be rearranging my future schedule to make it back.”

Jennie

“I had no idea how much I needed this retreat. It was a true reset — a chance to stop and sink into myself in a way I haven’t done for a very long time. I loved it — and can’t wait to do it again.”

Nadya

“Diana’s Wise Effort retreat was so healing, a fantastic combination of learning ACT principles with experiential practices and body work through Luca’s daily yoga classes.”

Kathryn

“It’s difficult to imagine years of ingrained patterns and trauma transforming for the better in a single week, but this retreat did just that. I can’t thank Diana, Luca and Blue Spirit enough for creating such a profoundly healing experience.”

Amy

“Diana’s expertise and human connection are inimitable. She is warm and compassionate and her professionalism is exemplary. Undoubtedly, a difficult balance to strike. Luca’s yoga classes are, in a word, beautiful. The venue is second to none as are her teachings. Thank you, thank you to both of you!”

Barbara

“My 15 year old daughter and I needed a relaxing, healthy vacation after a difficult year in our family. I knew I wanted to visit Blue Spirit, but did not know what to expect with the Wise Effort Retreat we signed up for. What we got was life changing. I wish every adolescent could experience Diana’s classes, mixed with mindfulness, meditations, yoga, and most of all self-compassion.”

What You’ll Find at Blue Spirit

YOGA STUDIOS

Blue Spirit has several studios with vistas of the ocean, mountains, and jungle nature. Different studios offer unique characteristics and a spacious atmosphere for yoga, meditation, and study. Studios are fully equipped with yoga mats and props, an excellent audio-visual system, and air conditioning when desired.

GOURMET VEGETARIAN CUISINE

Your stay at Blue Spirit includes three consciously prepared gourmet vegetarian meals a day. We serve fresh locally sourced fish three evenings per week and eggs every morning along with breakfast; cheese is also regularly available while our buffet always provides vegan and gluten-free options. To accommodate food restrictions and allergies.

SALTWATER INFINITY POOL

The environmentally friendly saltwater pool located near the Main Building has views of the mountains and the jungle surrounding Blue Spirit. It has one-tenth the salinity of ocean water or one-third the salinity of human tears. You will enjoy the soft feel of the water, which is soothing to skin and hair and easier on eyes and noses than the water found in traditional chlorine pools.

GUIONES BEACH

Blue Spirit sits atop of a hillside overlooking a three-mile-long white sand beach along the Pacific Ocean. The north and mid sections of Guiones beach offer great surfing to beginners and advanced alike. Blue Spirit is located at the quiet end of the beach, where swimming is easy, thanks to the gentle current.

This retreat draws from the science of compassion, psychological flexibility, and yoga. Learn to be kinder to yourself, act from your truest values, and set up the life you want to live—all in a breathtaking beach-side location on the stunning Costa Rican coastline at Blue Spirit.

Space is extremely limited — book now to get your spot.

Reserve your retreat today!

Lodging Options

Prices include 3 daily meals, retreat sessions and yoga, and your choice of rooms

Superior Ocean View Room with A/C (King Bed)

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.
The Superior Ocean View Rooms are located in the main building, reachable by stairs or elevator.

Rate per week per person with all meals included:

SINGLE: $4,550

DOUBLE: $3,300 per person

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Ocean View with A/C (King or 2 Twins)

These double rooms have step-out balconies and beautiful ocean views. The rooms are tastefully furnished and provide the perfect space for 2 people. Each room has a king-size bed or two twins, with a private bathroom with solar hot water and air-conditioning.

Rate per week per person with all meals included:

SINGLE: $4,150 (USD)​

DOUBLE: $3,090 per person (USD)

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Mountain View with A/C (King or 2 Twins)

These double rooms have step-out balconies and beautiful Mountain Views. The rooms are tastefully furnished and provide the perfect space for 2 people. Each room has a king-size bed or two twins with a private bathroom with solar hot water and air conditioning.

Rate per week per person with all meals included:

 

 

SINGLE: $4,050 (USD)

DOUBLE: $2,990 per person (USD)

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Pacífico Cottage with A/C (Queen Bed)

Tucked away amidst the tropical gardens the cottages are close enough to the beach, that the sound of the Ocean will rock you into sleep. They feature a private porch with a hammock, queen-size bed, outdoor shower, and air conditioning. From the main building, the cottages are a short walk down the hill.

Rate per week per person with all meals included:

SINGLE: $3,850

DOUBLE: $2,950 per person

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Nature Suites with A/C (King or 2 Twins)

The suites are cozy and situated on a hillside overlooking lush vegetation. They feature private bathrooms and an outdoor shower overlooking the jungle. Each suite sleeps two people, has a separate enclosed porch with a desk, and solar hot water as well as A/C. The suites are a short walk up the hill to the main building.

Rate per week per person with all meals included:

SINGLE: $3,750 (USD)
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DOUBLE: $3,090 per person (USD)

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Hermitage Room with A/C (Queen or 2 Twins)

These rooms are specifically designed for singles, providing privacy and elegance, while being inexpensive. Some rooms have 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.

Rate per week per person with all meals included:

SINGLE: $3,390 (USD)
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DOUBLE: $2,650 per person (USD)

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Eco Cottage with Private Bath & 2 Twin beds

Each Eco-Cottage consists of a natural wood frame structure that houses two twin beds and a full yet compact ensuite bathroom with an ambient temperature shower. There are screens for natural ventilation, an overhead ceiling fan, mosquito nets, electric outlet(s).

Rate per week per person with all meals included:

SINGLE: $2,650 (USD)
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DOUBLE: $2,350 per person (USD)

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Platform Tent with Shared Bath-House, Queen size bed, linens provided

Platform Tent Blue Spirit Costa Rica

Each Tent features a queen-sized regular platform bed, electric outlet(s), a pedestal fan, and is placed on a platform that is covered by a wooden roof to protect against sun and rain. A few steps away guests will find a bathhouse that features two different wings (women & men) with each featuring several sinks, showers, and toilets.

Rate per week per person with all meals included:

SINGLE: $1,990 (USD)
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DOUBLE: $1,890 per person (USD)

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About Your Guide

Diana Hill, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, international trainer, and sought-out speaker on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion. Host of the podcast Your Life in Process, author of The Self-Compassion Daily Journal, and co-author of ACT Daily Journal, Diana works with organizations and individuals to develop psychological flexibility so that they can take wise action toward fulfilling and impactful lives.

About Your Yoga Teacher

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Luca Cupery believes that every human body has a deep intelligence that needs to be approached with sincerity, curiosity, and compassionate devotion. For over 19 years she has dedicated herself to the practice and study of Yoga. She draws inspiration from many sources: nature, Traditional Chinese Medicine, music, Prem Baba’s Path of the Heart, the work of Bob Cooley and his Resistance Flexibility and Strength Training, and her studies in psychology.

What to Expect During Your Retreat!

The retreat will offer psychological flexibility workshops with Diana, daily yoga with Luca, and an evening ceremony, as well as an opportunity to participate in longevity and wellness activities through Blue Spirit’s own programming.

Arrival and Departure:

  • Arrival day will be Saturday, April 12, 2025, (the first group meal will be dinner)
  • Departure day will be Saturday, April 19, 2025, (with breakfast being the last group meal).
  • The Reset and Restore program starts on Sunday, April 13, with an early morning Yoga class (optional), and the first group meeting after breakfast.

What’s Included in the Price of  the Retreat:

  • Seven nights’ accommodations
  • Three delicious meals each day
  • Psychological flexibility workshops with Dr. Diana Hill
  • Yoga with Luca Cupery
  • Full private beach access steps away from your room
  • Use of the natural saltwater infinity swimming pool
  • Complimentary wifi access
  • Evening activities and events
  • Access to Blue Spirit’s Amenities

Sample Daily Schedule:
7:00-8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00-9:00 a.m. Yoga with Luca
10:00 a.m.-noon Workshop with Diana
Noon-1:30 p.m. Lunch
2:00-4:00 p.m. Workshop with Diana
6:00-7:30 p.m. Dinner
8:00-9:00 p.m. Evening Ceremony, Yin Yoga, or Free Time
Note: Workshops meet each day, except Wednesday

Blue Spirit Optional Program Upgrades (additional fees for these optional services paid directly to Blue Spirit):

  • Spa, Longevity, and Massage
  • 7-Day Detox & Revitalizing Cleanse Program

What You Need To Know

You select your room (and occupancy) by clicking the BOOK A ROOM button.

Payment:

  • Deposit: A 50% deposit per person is due at the time of booking, which secures your space in the retreat. This depost is non-refundable.
  • Final payment of the balance is due January 15, 2025.

SPACE IS LIMITED – Once you submit room preference a confirmation email will be sent to you with further details. Deposits are non-refundable once confirmed.

Price includes: your accommodations, 3 delicious organic buffet-style meals daily, daily yoga classes, use of Blue Spirit’s amazing facilities, and all events included with the retreat itinerary unless noted.

Price does NOT include: Airfare, airport shuttle to/from Blue Spirit, staff gratuities, cafe items, spa or rejuvenation center treatments or optional excursions.

Cancellation & Retreat Policies Agreement: You must read and sign our Cancellation & Retreat Policies Agreement. By booking a room, you agree to those terms. You will submit the signed copy of the Agreement with your deposit.

Airport: The closest airport to Blue Spirit is LIBERIA, Costa Rica (LIR).

Getting to Blue Spirit from LIR: Arrange for a 3-hour shuttle transportation once you have solidified your flight itinerary.

Traveling to Costa Rica: Learn about the current Costa Rica entry requirements in the following Official Statement from the Costa Rica Tourism Board.

Blue Spirit COVID-19 Protocols: In the following link, you can appreciate the current COVID-19 Protocols that have been put into place at Blue Spirit, some of these may be adjusted by the time you get there. Blue Spirit staff is continually looking to improve and learn of best practices for the safety of all their guests and staff – they take this quite seriously.

Getting Around Blue Spirit: If you have mobility issues, be sure to check the location of your room before booking. Many room options will have a long flight of steps to reach our reception desk. The dining and pool will be on different levels, sometimes several flights of stairs away from your room. Because the additional accommodations beyond the main building are built along a hill, outdoor exploring around will involve walking on steps. There is an elevator in the main building.

Blue Spirit Travel, Check-In Information & Meal Times – DETAILS HERE

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