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About this trip
This is the yoga retreat you have been dreaming about! Experience the power of nature like never before. Playa Grande, Costa Rica, is a lush, serene, and magical location, which makes it the perfect spot for a retreat. We return once again to the Rip Jack Inn, our favorite hotel and yoga shala just steps from the beach.
Enjoy daily all levels yoga and meditation with experienced yoga teacher, Christie Pitko, E RYT 500. Delicious meals are served in an open air tree top cafe. Accommodations are simply beautiful, and our hotel has 2 pools to help you recharge and relax during free time. There are hammocks throughout the grounds! Our yoga shala is glass enclosed so that you can view the beauty all around you as you deepen your practice. We will be taking a group sunset sail on the stunning Pacific that includes lunch. Option to snorkel, SUP, or chill on the boat. Leave this retreat filled with bliss and adventure.
Special Deals
Bring a Friend/Partner and Share a Room - Save $100 using code: COSTARICASHARE at checkout. This deal never expires! Grab a buddy and head to this incredible retreat!
Daily Sample Schedule
Day 1, Monday, March 30th
Arrival and Lunch - 12:30pm and on
Opening Ceremony Yoga and Meditation - 4:30pm
Sunset on the Beach- 6:00pm
Dinner - 6:30pm
Day 2, Tuesday, March 31st
Flow Yoga and Meditation - 8:00am
Breakfast - 9:15am
Free Time
Lunch - 12:00pm
Optional Taxi Share to Tamarindo - 1:00-4:00pm
Restorative Yoga and Meditation - 4:30pm
Sunset-6:00pm
Dinner - 6:30pm
Day 3, Wednesday, April 1st
Flow Yoga and Meditation - 8:00am
Breakfast - 9:15am
Free Time
Lunch - 12:30pm
Restorative Yoga and Meditation- 4:30pm
Sunset - 6:00pm
Dinner - 6:30pm
Day 4, Thursday, April 2nd
Flow Yoga and Meditation - 8:00am
Breakfast - 9:15am
Lunch - 12:00pm
Sail and Snorkel Trip (includes snacks and drinks)- 1:00-6:30pm
Dinner - 7:00pm
Day 5, Friday, April 3rd
Flow Yoga and Meditation - 8:00am
Breakfast - 9:15am
Free Time
Lunch - 1:00pm
Restorative Yoga and Meditation - 4:30pm
Final Sunset on the Beach- 6:00pm
Dinner - 6:30pm
Day 6, Saturday, April 4th
Flow Yoga and Meditation - 8:00am
Breakfast - 9:15am
Check out/Departures - 11:00am and on
Things to Know
- Our retreat is open to all levels, including beginners, as well as advanced practitioners. Please know basic yoga poses, and make sure that you have taken a few yoga classes before attending.
- We welcome practitioners ages 18 and up.
- Check in to the hotel is Monday, March 30th at 1:00pm. Please try to arrive to the Liberia airport as close to 12:00pm as you can. If you arrive at a different time, let me know as soon as possible. It is about an hour from Liberia airport to RipJack Inn.
- Check out is Saturday, April 4th at 11:00am. Shuttles will arrive at RipJack Inn to take us back to Liberia airport.
- Deposits are non-refundable. There will be no refunds or transfers issued after Friday, January 10th, 2020. Note that our venue charges a payment even when you cancel. If you paid a deposit, remainder of balance is due on January 10th, 2020.
- Meals start with lunch on March 30th, and end with breakfast on April 4th. If you are coming early or staying late, please budget for meals outside of the retreat.
What to Bring
Up-to-date passport
Optional colones (Costa Rican currency, which you can order ahead of time from your bank. We do not recommend exchanging at the airport.)
Water bottle
Bathing suit and flip flops
Comfortable shoes if you decide to hike
Casual clothing outside of your yoga clothes (no need to bring anything fancy)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I am new to meditation, can I still join?
A: Of course! The meditations are designed for all levels, and you will be fully supported. Christie Pitko has been the meditation teacher for the busy tech people at Saleforce Headquarters in San Francisco for a couple years.
Q: I am a beginner at yoga, can I still attend?
A: We love beginners! Please do have some basic yoga experience. We recommend taking several vinyasa yoga classes before the retreat begins.
Q: What kind of currency should I bring?
A: The colonè is the currency of Costa Rica, but the U.S. dollar is widely accepted. There is no ATM in Playa Grande. The nearest ATM can be found in Tamarindo, which we can get to by cab. We usually arrive with some colones that you can order from your banks in the U.S.
Q: Can I come early or stay after the retreat has ended?
A: Yes, please let us know via email your schedule, and you will pay the hotel directly for the extra time. Prices are around $150 per night with transportation to and from the Liberia airport included.
Q: Are there other activities to do besides the ones included in the package?
A: Yes! Surf lessons, zip lining, volcano trip (this is all day, so plan accordingly), and massage can be done for additional costs and booked through out hotel.
About Your Retreat Guide
Christie Pitko, ERYT 500 is an expert at leading retreats both in the U.S. and abroad. She guides 5-6 retreats per year, and has been hosting retreats since 2014.
Christie is a dedicated student and full-time yoga and meditation teacher in San Francisco, California. She has taught over 2600 hours of yoga classes. She is part of the faculty at Yoga Garden San Francisco for their 200 hour teacher training program. She teaches alignment-based yoga, restorative, as well as meditation. Her biggest influences are Annie Carpenter and Richard Rosen whom she studies with frequently.
Learn more about Christie Pitko here: https://www.christiepitkoyoga.com/about
What’s included
- Accommodations6 days and 5 nights stay at Rip Jack Inn, a boutique hotel just steps from the Pacific Ocean. Choose from a lovely standard or a deluxe room.
- Delicious mealsFreshly prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day (let us know about special requests such as vegetarian or vegan ahead of time.) Meals are shared in an open air cafe amongst the trees.
- Daily yogaMix of all levels vinyasa flow and therapeutic practices.
- Daily meditationMindfulness and pranayama (breath work) practices.
- Airport transferTransportation to and from the Liberia airport .
- Sunset SailA Costa Rican adventure! We will sail from Playa Flamingo and enjoy the beauty of the Pacific. Option to snorkel or chill on the boat. Lunch and open bar included.
- Yoga gearMats and props included.
What’s not included
- FlightAirport is Liberia, which is about an hour from Rip Jack Inn.
- Additional activitiesZip lining, surf lessons, volcano trip, massage, etc.
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips to staff
Available Packages
Standard rooms are located under the restaurant so they are our most budget friendly rooms due to some noise from the cafe (which closes pretty early, around 9:30-10:00pm-ish). Each room has a small outdoor patio and a hammock hanging out front. The hotel rooms have one queen and one single bed.
Amenities: air conditioning, ceiling fans, hot water, private baths, coffee maker, in-room safe, daily housekeeping and toiletries.
Bring a Friend/Partner and Share a Room - $100 off using code: COSTARICASHARE at checkout. Price is per person.
Standard rooms are located under the restaurant so they are our most budget friendly rooms due to some noise from the cafe (which closes pretty early, around 9:30-10:00pm-ish). Each room has a small outdoor patio and a hammock hanging out front. The hotel rooms have one queen and one single bed.
Amenities: air conditioning, ceiling fans, hot water, private baths, coffee maker, in-room safe, daily housekeeping and toiletries.
Deluxe rooms are in a free standing building away from the restaurant with a queen bed. All rooms include a private patio.
Amenities: Flat screen TV, mini fridge, outdoor patio, air conditioning, ceiling fans, coffee maker, in-room safe, daily housekeeping and toiletries.
Deluxe rooms are in a free standing building away from the restaurant. They can have queen with a double or a king bed. All rooms include a private patio.
Amenities: Flat screen TV, mini fridge, outdoor patio, air conditioning, ceiling fans, coffee maker, in-room safe, daily housekeeping and toiletries.
Bring a Friend/Partner and Share a Room - $100 off using code: COSTARICASHARE at checkout. Price is per person.