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About this trip
Costa Rica Adventure Retreat- March 30-April 6th, 2019
We are so excited to head down to the beautiful "Osa" , Costa Rica again! We will be your hosts, Michelle Gierst & Pam Hodge Smith (with special guest instructor Jeremy Godo Kiss).
El Tumbo De Las Olas has been our summer nesting place for the last 8 years and we want to share this beautiful place & retreat center with you. www.tumboresort.com March 30th to April 6, 2019.
El Tumbo is a private luxury eco-lodge set on five acres where the ocean and rainforest meet in a stunning embrace. Tumbo's Casa Grande is a two story luxury estate with a floor plan designed for communing with friends, family, and the natural world. The open walls and unique architectural fingerprint invite the sights and sounds of the land to captivate and enchant guests.
We are inviting those from near and far to come enjoy this sacred space which has been specially designed with a unique architectural fingerprint supporting a wide range of practices and a unique interaction with the surrounding jungle. The property is a prefect yoga/pilates haven, an exotic adventure retreat and a miniature private resort experience all wrapped into one. Tumbo's yoga shala is unlike any other and practicing in this space in the jungle is an experience to remember.
Other activies while staying at El Tumbo will be stand up paddling, paddle surfing, surfing, (maybe learning to surf the calm waters of Pan Dulce bay), hiking, waterfalls, tree climbing, playing with monkeys or just sitting by the pool or hammock relaxing.
The Osa is one of the most beautiful and wild parts of this country and home to 2.5% of the world’s biodiversity. Osa is the only place in Costa Rica where you’ll find four species of monkeys—squirrel, spider, white-face capuccin and howler monkey—and Osa is one of Central America’s best locations for birders. Nearby Corcovado National Park is home to many of the country’s endangered animals such as pumas, jaguars, scarlet macaws and the great harpy eagle.
Experience the intensity and inspiring majesty of the Osa Rainforest and the Golfo Dulce. Appreciate the diversity and natural beauty of the Costa Rican country and its culture. Indulge in healthy, inspiring dishes, incorporating a wide selection of locally sourced fresh organic ingredients by two brilliant Costa Rican Chefs, Sandra and Angelica.
******* Ways to Save Money *****************
There is a "Super" Early Bird Discount of $250 off your full retreat package if paid in full by 12/31/18 (special code is needed)
or
Early Bird Discount of $200 off your full retreat package if paid in full by 01/31/19 (special code is needed)
or
Friend Referral Discount of $75 off your full retreat package, when you refer a friend (special code is needed)- there is no max to this, so invite all your friends.
Package price for shared accommodations is $1799 (14 spots only) or there is one single accommodation for $2199 (one spot only)
What’s included
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
7 nights shared accommodations (Dormintory style) See below for details, you'll have plenty of privacy unless a monkey is watching from the trees!
3 DELICIOUS MEALS DAILY with snacks and fresh juices, tea, coffee. You will not go hungry on this retreat and the jungle really soaks up the food you eat, plus its all organic and locally grown. *Alcoholic beverages are extra*
Meals will feature local recipes inspired by local products with in-season fruits and vegetables and a very special preparation by our amazing chefs. (dietary needs accommodated)
Daily Fitness & Yoga sessions with special Sunset viewing strolls!
Activities are provided to help spark your creativity, drive your focus and extend your skills all while experiencing the beauty that is Costa Rica. More fun activies than you can possibly imagine- including paddleboarding the calm waters of Pan Dulce, hiking, waterfalls, jungle life and much much more.
EXPLORE THE AREA IN YOUR FREE TIME. *****Optional activies will be available- including massage sessions, learn to surf lessons, zip lines, horse back riding, bird watching, sloth finding etc.
There are five acres of tropical rainforest bordering the facility for you to explore including hiking and ocean enchantment, tide pools and nature at it's finest. It's like living in the nature channel 24/7!
*We are bringing down a few inflatable paddleboards with us to use and share, details to follow once you book your spot.
*** Optional activies are not included in retreat costs
Not included
Flights are not included in retreat costs:
International Airfare from your home to San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO) plus hopper flight from SJO to Puerto Jimenez (PJM). Ground Transportation/taxi transfers can be shared with group you arrive with. Details of suggested flights will come once deposit is placed with us.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS AND OTHER INDULGENCES.
Transportation for sightseeing and travel to activities outside of the designated retreat schedule will be at your expense.
Tours and activities available but not included in price of retreat
Surfing lessons, surfboard & kayak rental, staff tips and trips to Martina's Bar! Plus we can suggest other local tours with professional guides (at additional costs) such as:
Early Birds Tour (possibly Sloth sightings)
Local Medicine Tour
Sunset Birds Tour
Night Walk for Insects and nocturnal creatures
Plant a Tree Hike
Horseback Riding
Waterfall Repelling
Canopy Zip Line Tour
Corcovado by Plane Tour
Travel insurance and gratuities to the staff at your distrection.
Before You Go
Your $500 deposit secures your spot for the retreat along with your retreat pricing. ****Your deposit is nonrefundable.
Space is limited to a small number of participants (max 12-16) to ensure we keep the integrity and experience exceptional. Your deposit secures your spot, but also takes away a spot from someone else, therefore, we are unable to refund any deposit.
Costa Rica is a tropical environment with daytime temperatures ranging from mid 75's to mid 85's and night time temperatures around 8-10 degrees cooler. Water temperature is about 82-85 degrees. There can be rain and it can be humid but the cool amazing water of Pan Dulce or the pool located on site will keep you in perfect temperature.
The retreat center is located outside of Puerto Jimenez about 40 minute drive at the tip of the Cabo Matapalo, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
In addition to your everyday attire, keeping in mind Costa Rica's weather while you're visiting, we recommend a bathing suit, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, slippers (flip-flops), a light rain jacket or sweatshirt and hiking shoes or old tennis shoes to hike in. Once your spot is booked we will send you a full packing list.
The most important thing is to come with an open mind and positive attitude. You'll be sharing meals and car rides with your hosts and fellow participants. While your hosts will provide the majority of your adventure descriptions and yoga training, the goal of each retreat is to build strong bonds between all those in attendance, to share knowledge and struggles with each other and to walk away from this experience with confidence, inspiration and focus to return home.
Thank you!
Michelle
Things you need to know!
You must know how to swim if you plan on doing any of the water activies with the group.
Please take a open water paddleboard lesson before you head to Costa Rica with us, this way you will know how to paddle and entry and exit the water safely.
You don't need any fitness or yoga experience at all, we cater to beginners that have a desire to do yoga & fitness in any form, including just breathing with the group or lying and breathing with the group.
You must be wiling to live in a dormitory style housing, you will have your own bed/room that is seperated by curtain but will need to share bathrooms with like minded guests. This retreat center is mostly open aired, we are in the jungle. The rooms are cleaned daily and the retreat center is very secure. Our retreat hosts, Felipe and Angelica take the upmost care of all of us while we are at El Tumbo.
Weather can change on a daily basis, usually there is a light rain later in the afternoon. There can we humid days and the ocean can be perfectly flat or a swell can come in to make the ocean a bit more challenging. We cannot forsee any of this weater. But during the month of May the weather is really nice and the ocean is warm and inviting.
About Travel- Airfare
**** Airfare is not included****** International airfare (example LAX to SJO) is running about $550-$680 round trip and hopper flight direct from SJO to Puerto Jimenez is approx $225 round trip. Taxi transfers to and from retreat center is approx $40 total. We can help get you the exact flights you will want to take.
Available Packages
Newly built with wood floors, high ceilings, and tropical touches. Art from artists that have stayed at the retreat adorn the walls.
All beds are the finest quality hotel beds that are triple sheeted for a five-star nights sleep. This is a shared room with twin beds.
Newly built with wood floors, high ceilings, and tropical touches. Art from artists that have stayed at the retreat adorn the walls. All beds are the finest quality hotel beds that are triple sheeted for a five-star nights sleep. This is a single room with private bathroom but open aired, seperated by curtains.
Itinerary
Day 1- Arrival in San Jose. Hopper flight to Puerto Jimenez. Prearranged taxi to El Tumbo Retreat Center. Meet our amazing hosts Felipe and Angelica and settle in to the jungle. Situate your rooms, unpack, and take tour of the grounds. We will walk you around the grounds and to the beach "Pan Dulce" have snacks. Sunset will come and a short cocktail hour ( for those of you that would like a nice beer or wine *** not included in retreat cost) or some wonderful juice, coffee or tea. Then get ready for your first delicious Dinner and get to know each other after dinner fun.