Join me for a Costa Rica beach retreat in the coastal town of Samara, Feb 25th – 2nd March 2026.

Samara and its 4km long beach offers the perfect atmosphere to relax and recentre. You will be staying in a beachside property in a quieter part 2km outside of town, overlooking the beach and the Chora Island with its white sands and coral waters.

*please note we will not be using transport other than foot or bike to get into town 2km away, this will all happen via the beach. This is Pura Vida, this is pure life, simple life.

I can’t remember the last time I felt this relaxed, even though I am moving my body more than I usually do, my mind feels so relaxed.

The accommodation is a 4 bedroom house, a stone throw from the beach, with views a plenty. There is a large outdoor area suitable for body movement sessions, deep stretching and meditation.

During our 6 night stay here we will take part in a variety of activities, including: sunrise beach runs and body weight workouts, morning deep stretch routines, optional beach bike rides and plenty of walking. There is a variety of optional extras, kayaking, wildlife tours, deep tissue massage at the house, bike hire and yoga classes in town, all to be discussed when booking.

Every day of the retreat had a great balance of simple, natural, supported wellness. We would begin our days running or strolling on the beach and then enjoy a movement session at the villa. Tracy had thought about any physical or neurological limitations we all had and was able to deliver a class to us all simultaneously and seamlessly despite us having quite different needs and abilities.

I will be preparing a HUGE breakfast and evening meal daily, using the local, fresh produce, which we will enjoy from the comfort of the private accommodation.

This is a 4 bedroom property, and my aim is to make this an exclusive retreat, so I offer mainly single occupancy unless friends/family or couples book, I believe that having the privacy and luxury of your own space is so important in this experience, so this means numbers will be limited.

Please note, the house does not have air-conditioning, each bedroom has ceiling fans and large windows that open with mosquito nets, so windows can be open day and night to allow the breeze to circulate. The house is a large but humble property, without mod cons of TV and gadgets, allowing you to engage in the views, the beach and the mindfulness that disconnection with all these things can offer. Please see photos and ask for more if needed.

5 Stars, the food, the training and the location was like nothing I’ve experienced before. Such a thought out and personalised experience, waking up to the beach view every morning

The house has WIFI and will be cleaned half way through the week by the housekeeper Roxanne. Roxanne is also on hand to do any clothes washing if required for a small additional fee.

We will spend this time getting to know the local area, and the local daily sellers. Optional daily morning walks or bike rides into Samara town to pick up some fresh coconuts, hoping to bump into the empanada man on the beach and buying fresh fruit smoothies before the 2km walk back. On a Saturday we will walk into town to visit the local organic market sampling local prepared food, fruits and veggies, local crafts, clothes and much more.

What I really loved is we still had time to chill in between session and nothing felt rushed, I’m used to such a busy life at home that is always time watching to the next meeting but this was the complete opposite, yes everything was scheduled and we knew when things would be but nothing was rushed or felt time restricted – a lesson for me to slow down at home I think!

This escape is a detoxification of the mind focusing on movement for wellness. Disconnection from daily stresses and pressure while re connecting with yourself and nature. Allowing the week to be simply Pura Vida, PURE LIFE, SIMPLE LIFE.

It’s actually been quite tricky to put into words just how meaningful this retreat was and how easy and natural it was to fall into the Pura Vida. Thank you Tracy for introducing us to the beautiful area of Samara, to each other and for looking after us on our adventure in Pura Vida.

It’s amazing how each time I visit this magical place I simplify my life even more, spending more time mindfully and less time wanting.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

● 6 Days of training and support from myself. I offer varied and adaptive programming of the exercise sessions suitable for your individual needs. A typical training day consists of….sunrise beach run, walk or cycle (depending on your abilities and preferences) before a strength session and deep stretch on the shaded patio of the beach house. Post breakfast beach walk to explore the local area before the daily scheduled ‘free time’. Another late afternoon strength and deep stretch session, finishing off with a daily foot care routine, ensuring that your feet are happy throughout your stay.

● 6 nights accommodation in a large house situated 2km along Samara beach.

● a LARGE plant based breakfast and evening dinner daily – Day 1 lunch and dinner on arrival, Day 7 breakfast before departure. The food will be seasonally and locally sourced, I will provide personal catering for your individual dietary requirements and needs. I pride myself on offering that personal chef feel, making sure you leave feeling satisfied and excited to try new things going forward.

*please note, there will be an abundance of fresh fruit to snack on during the day, but lunches are not included, so food brought from town for individual use can be stored in fridge, freezer and kitchen. (There will always be leftovers from the previous nights dinner, so no client has yet had to buy lunch into house except locally sourced snacks and additional drinks of choice)

The main thing I was worried about was eating no meat for the retreat, I knew I would love Tracy’s company and the location! But the food was just incredible, so tasty and filling and my stomach felt amazing for it (I usually have regular IBS problems). It’s something I will take home and make changes to my diet to continue the benefits.

EXTRA PACKAGE

● Guest house and airport shuttle in San José 23rd Feb on arrival * price in $ per night to be confirmed at a local trusted San Jose hotel.

● Transportation services between destinations San José- Samara, 24th Feb * price in $ to be confirmed with a local trusted travel and tour operator.

Additional costs paid by the CLIENT include:

● Travel costs (flights and taxi to meeting point if coming earlier than meeting time and date). **recommended travel agent ‘Dip your toes travel’ contact Helen Rogers Dipyourtoestravel@gmail.com

● Personal clothing, gear and equipment

● Personal Medical and Trip Cancellation Travel Insurance

● Any expense of personal nature (souvenirs, alcohol etc.)

● Any additional food required, ie lunches in town, snacks, drinks etc.

● Tips (guides, porters, cooks)

● Accommodations pre/ post trip

Itinerary to follow on request. this escape will be designed with your best interests. There will be optional extras, and support on further bookings either side of this escape, if your stay is planned for longer.

Optional extras

● Kayak and snorkel trip to Chora Island

● Kayak hire per hour

● Guided nature hike in local private nature reserve

● Bike hire daily

● Deep tissue massage at the beach house

● yoga, sound bath and wellness classes in Samara town

I would advise using this escape as an introduction to your Costa Rican journey if you plan on staying longer than the escape itself.

1000% would recommend to anyone at any age, there’s so many reasons to go. It resets your gut, your mind and your body! It was such a different holiday to what I usually have but I would do it all over again and again and again,

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