My overall experience at the Costa Rica Beach Retreat was truly enjoyable. The yoga classes were a highlight—well‑led, grounding, and a wonderful way to start or end each day. Experiencing the local culture is always a pleasure, so the Calypso Band, the Culinary/Culture Tour, the Chocolate Farm Tour were all a great time. I also really appreciated the balance of structure and freedom. Having dedicated free time to plan our own excursions, explore the area, or simply relax by the beach made the trip feel personalized and flexible. The food was fair but plentiful. The accommodations were a bit more rustic than I had anticipated, which may be perfect for some travelers but was slightly outside what I would normally choose at this stage in life. Even with those minor drawbacks, the retreat offered a memorable and refreshing experience and I'm glad I went.

This was a wonderful experience! I was stretched both figuratively and literally. Joy is kind and attentive to the needs of her guests. I would suggests flexibility with yoga times. Not every morning and night, a couple of mid-morning or mid-day options would be nice. Understanding that for some this is a vacation and a slow morning is always appreciated. I would also suggest being more descript with the living quarters. They were more aligned with camping. Overall, I had a great experience. The group was extremely friendly, light-hearted, and funny!

WE had a wonderful anniversary trip. My husband and I both attended and fell in love with Costa Rica again. This is our second retreat in a different part of the country. Loved the jungle vibe and then able to walk to the beautiful water. The food was outstanding, the people were all helpful and friendly. The yoga and sound bowl in the jungle was a nice touch.

Great experience. Travel was a bit rough.

This was a wonderful experience connecting with other people. We had our own personal chef who accommodates all diets. The lodge was beautiful as well as the scenery. There was yoga under the stars and hiking and time for yourself. It's one of those experiences you'll always cherish! Joy and Candice put on a wonderful, meaningful retreat!