Come With Us To Costa Rica!
This March, in the dead of the long Vermont winter, we are absconding to Central America. You should come. We have partnered with Peace Retreat in Playa Negra to create retreat package just for Second Circle family and friends. Check it out!
the yoga
Kyle and Maya will be running two classes a day, one in the morning and one in the late afternoon or evening. Classes will include Foundations, Flow, and Therapeutics, each tailored specifically for the needs and goals of the group. All classes will take place in Peace Retreat’s beautiful open air, screened in yoga room. (Clearly, they will not be heated. You’re just going to have to put up with the pristine natural environment.) Classes are of course optional and the rest of the day is yours to fill as you please!
the food
We chose Peace Retreat for many reasons, but a big one was their approach to food, well-being, and environment.
At Peace Retreat, we prioritize our guests’ health, preserving the environment, and supporting the local economy and culture. As such, we are committed to buying local, organic, and in-season produce and products. We avoid buying imported foods to minimize our carbon footprint, we avoid processed foods, and we support local farmers.
We also use a range of traditional ingredients, infused with Ayurveda food combining principles, in our menus to support our “food as medicine” approach. We are committed to serving the freshest ingredients possible that are delivered daily to our kitchen. We also have a juice and smoothie bar complete with freshly squeezed juices, delicious smoothies, and homemade snack options available for purchase – at our on-site café, Salud!
Healthy, local and sustainable breakfast and dinner, coffee and tea are provided as part of the retreat package. Please note that we will be a 10 min walk from the Playa Negra town center for lunch and other needs.
Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available, please contact us with any dietary requirements.
Location
Peace Retreat is located near Playa Negra in Guanacaste, nestled in the jungle just a brief stroll from the beach.
Surfers and non-surfers alike enjoy Playa Negra’s pristine beach, opening to unique stretches of sand and volcanic reef around each ocean-side cliff. Beaches vary with white sand, black sand and sea shells. Sandy beaches, often lined with native trees and palms are interspersed with tidal pools formed from the lava rock. The Pacific tides swing substantially, so the beaches may go as far as the eye can see at low tide, and be mostly covered at high tide. Peace Retreat is approximately a ten-minute walk to the town center of Playa Negra, and a 15-minute walk to the beach of Playa Negra.
Just 75 minutes from Liberia Airport. Group shuttles will be organized with Peace Retreat on opening and closing days of the retreat.
You can read more about Peace Retreat on their website or by checking out their rave reviews on TripAdvisor.
accommodations
OM
2 single beds, private bath, terrace:
$1,300 per person (shared)/$1,600 per person (private)
SHANTI - reserved
2 single beds, private bath, terrace
$1,300 per person (shared)/$1,600 per person (private)
SHINE - RESERVED
2 queen beds, private bath
$1,300 per person (shared)/$1,600 per person (private)
SAMADHI SUITE - reserved
1 queen bed, private kitchen, private bath, rooftop deck with an ocean view
$1,700 (single occupancy)/$2,700 (double occupancy)
A-FRAME CABINAS
2 single beds, open-air shared washroom facility that includes 3 private showers, 3 private toilets
$1,200 per person (shared)/$1,400 per person (private)
Rates include breakfast, dinner, coffee & tea, yoga classes, and shuttle to and from airport. Airfare not included. Additional activities (see below) available for an added fee, coordinated with Peace Retreat.
additional activities
Playa Negra is a destination with much to offer. The good people at Peace Retreat are happy to help coordinate daily activities for anyone who wants to participate. These include:
excursions
• SUP/ SUP Yoga
• Surf lessons
• Snorkeling
• Ziplining
• Mountain biking
• Horseback riding
DAY tripS
• Nature Hike
• Catamaran sunset cruise
• Nicaragua day adventure
• All day volcano adventure
• Guanacaste nature tour
• Arenal volcano experience
Spa services
• Massage
• Manicure
• Pedicure
• Facial
Excursions and activities generally range from $60-$150 USD per person (transportation costs extra on some excursions). Peace Retreat also has an on-site swimming pool and Wi-Fi for guests.
save your space
A $500 deposit is required to lock in your spot at our Costa Rica retreat, payable by check. When you fill out the information form below we will put a 7 day hold on your spot until payment is received.