Return To You Yoga Retreat

Limón Province, Cahuita, Costa Rica

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Toni Ann Benino
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Jul 6 - 13, 2024
Group size: 10 - 20
Return To You Yoga Retreat
Limón Province, Cahuita, Costa Rica

Toni Ann Benino
  • Email address verified
1 review

Jul 6 - 13, 2024
Group size: 10 - 20

About this trip

"It's a return to yourself, more than a finding out who you are.

It's an unlearning, an excavation. A remembering who you were before the world got its hands on you."


Join Toni Benino (500 RYT) & Laura Gotlin (500 E-RYT & YACEP) this summer, where the rainforest meets the Caribbean Sea at The Goddess Garden in Cahuita, Costa Rica, for a 7 day & 7 night "Return To You" yoga retreat. The resort is an intentional space, perfect for disconnecting from the busy world and reconnecting with your true self. The perfect environment as we, together, dive into yoga practices, meditations, conversations, and excursions inviting each of us to reconnect with who we are and have always been, before the world told us otherwise. 


About our stay: The Goddess Garden is a tropical oasis nestled between the Costa Rican rainforest and the Caribbean Sea. Sustainability is at the forefront of design. Across 14 acres, the resort offers a unique experience to witness nature revealing its beauty. The resort includes Caribbean inspired bungalows, three group spaces, an open air restaurant, spa, exotic gardens, outdoor pool and much more. A private beach is just a five minute walk from the resort, offering an off-site accessible space to further unwind and disconnect, or soak in more of nature beyond the grounds. 

What To Bring

-Reusable water bottle

-Sun screen

-Flashlight

-Bug spray

-Light raincoat or travel umbrella

-Attire: flip flops, your favorite workout and summer outfits, hiking shoes or sneakers, hat/ sunglasses, swimsuit


** Laundry is available on site for an additional fee, so feel free to pack light in a carry-on if that suits you for travel ease.

Provided by the resort:

• Yoga mats and props (you may bring your own if that is a preference, but no need to pack extra otherwise :))

• Towels ( both shower & pool )

Connect With Us

Toni Benino:

Instagram: @tobewritehere


Laura Gotlin:

Instagram: @lg_wholistic_wellness

Disclaimers

-$300 non-refundable deposit to secure sign up!

-We reserve the right to cancel retreat if minimum sign ups (10) are not reached by June 15, 2024 (non-refundable deposits will in this case be refunded, less an admin fee).
- We are not responsible for lost, stolen, or missing items.
- We are not responsible for airline cancelations, missed flights, or transportation issues (excluding ground transportation set up by resort for 7/6 shuttle from airport to resort, and 7/13 shuttle from resort to airport)
- All reservations and bookings are first come first serve.
- A VALID PASSPORT IS REQUIRED if you are leaving your home country to attend retreat. 
- Travel insurance is NOT included in the price of the retreat, yet is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for your protection
- You must sign and return liability waiver and retreat contract (both will be emailed to you) BEFORE the first day of the retreat.

What’s included

  • Yoga
    14 yoga class offerings of various styles, and for all levels. Classes will begin and end each day of retreat. Morning meditations to precede movement practice as well
  • Meals
    3 delicious, locally grown, organic meals cooked and served fresh daily ** dinner will be served arrival day, 7/6, and breakfast will be served departure day, 7/13 **
  • Excursions
    TWO off site excursions, WITH transportation. Kayaking in Punta Uva river, and BriBri indigenous chocolate tour & waterfall adventure
  • Use of Entire Property
    Explore the grounds, self practice in yoga shala when not in use, use of outdoor pool (8am-8pm), walk to local beach, etc
  • Ground Transportation
    Transportation IS provided from airport to the resort! Upon sign up we will be in touch for flight information to organize shuttle for all retreaters (one ride is offered)
  • Wifi
    on site Wifi provided

What’s not included

  • Flight
    Airport Code: SJO (San Jose Internation Airport, or otherwise:Juan Santamaria International Airport)
  • Travel Insurance
    Not required to attend, however HIGHLY recommended
  • Personal Spending
    Souvenirs, shopping, food OFF-SITE, spa services on site, additional excursions

Available Packages

Single Room

Bedroom for you and only you. 

$1,815
Deposit:$300
Double Room

Room will accommodate yourself, and one other. 

$1,525
Deposit:$300
Triple Room

Room will accommodate you, and two others.

$1,415
Deposit:$300
Dorm

Room will accommodate 4-6 total people. 

$1,295
Deposit:$300


Your Organizer


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Toni Ann Benino
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Toni Benino, 500 ERYT, first turned to Yoga in 2014. A deep and continual connection to the practice inspired her to pursue multiple teacher trainings, including a recent certification completion as a Yoga Therapist. Toni continues to share her knowledge and passion through teaching, and sustains an excitement for learning. She additionally co-leads local & international yoga retreats. Toni is passionate about offering introspective adventures, and holding space for others to self-heal and self-serve, while building community.

Reviews

Honestly it has taken me almost one week to reflect and I'm still laughing and crying and rolling in the energy from this trip. Its the trip and then the afterwards, but lets talk about Toni and the Garden Goddess. Toni is an amazing soul, warm and very observant. As a hostess and organizer everything was better than expected, The accommodations, food, staff, quarters all top notch. The property is amazing, the Yoga spaces top notch. With both in and outdoor practice spaces and all props needed are available. Garden Goddess is built for Yoga retreats. From the peaceful and transforming surroundings to the nature that you experience every day from morning to night!. To the special requests- we requested coffee, meaning me, lol, every morning at 5.30, my coffee was in the pot waiting!!! Seriously, every day... The food was prepared and served every day with an abundance of choices including soups, salads, fresh fruit, vegetarian and animal protein meals, every request was satisfied. Again, the food and resort was awesome! My room was very nice size double with air conditioning and large bathroom. Double doors opened to a large semi private seating area, all very clean and attended. No worries there. really only slept there, lol Now the transformation part!! Toni set the tone with some grounding on the first day, boy I'm glad she did because the the rest of the week my kapha was off the charts. Every morning there was practice and every morning was new experience that included either planned excursions or spontaneous taxi rides up and down the coast from Cahuita to Punta UVA! My inner monkey was on fire!!! Simply amazing experiences, I highly recommend both the Bri Bri Indian reservation and the Punta Uva kayak and beach excursions. Both awesome days and learned so much. And its everything in between that adds up, the people you meet. The ones you travel with, the bonds you create. All of it And through it all Toni is watching and guiding and asking if she can help in any way. Awesomeness all around!! I can honestly go on and on. This experience stays with you, will change you and continues to lift you far after you return! Personally, I would take another excursion with Toni and her compadre anytime they offered because they have the experience and are true to the practice of Yoga! So I would say to you go!!! Hanuman
By John H for Return To You Yoga Retreat on Jul 18, 2024