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2026 Retreat Events in Costa Rica

Costa Rica Birding Experience

  • May 1 - 7, 2026

    Add-on Adventure: May 7 - 11, 2026

7-DAY BIRDING RETREAT IN COSTA RICA

+ 5-DAY OPTIONAL ADVENTURE ADD-ON

  • Fenix Hotel, Samara

Spend seven days in Costa Rica, discovering the art and skill of birding, from spotting and listening to keeping field notes. With over 900 species, Costa Rica offers endless opportunities to learn.

Connection While on Vacation

  • May 8 - 14, 2026

    Add-on Adventure: May 14 - 18, 2026

7 DAY OCEANFRONT RETREAT + 5 DAY OPTIONAL ADVENTURE ADD-ON

  • Fenix Hotel, Samara

This event is exclusively for lesbian and queer women and non-binary folks. VioletRain Freedom "Vee, powerhouse facilitator and Queer extraordinaire, is your host at this week-long event of relaxation, connection, and fun times with other queer and lesbian women.

Mermaids Welcome

  • June 12 - 18, 2026

7 DAYS OF OCEANFRONT MAGIC IN COSTA RICA

  • Fenix Hotel, Samara

Slip into a mermaid tail to embrace your beauty, awaken your sense of wonder, and feel deeply connected to nature even if it’s your very first time. Let yourself drift into the magic of the water, move with confidence and grace, and discover a playful, freeing experience that helps you reconnect with both yourself and the world around you.

Connection While on Vacation

  • August 7 - 13, 2026

    Add-on Adventure: August 13 - 17, 2026

7 DAY OCEANFRONT RETREAT + 5 DAY OPTIONAL ADVENTURE ADD-ON

  • Fenix Hotel, Samara

This event is exclusively for lesbian and queer women and non-binary folks. Adriana Smith, powerhouse facilitator and Queer extraordinaire, is your host at this week-long event of relaxation, connection, and fun times with other queer and lesbian women.

Costa Rica Birding Experience

  • August 21 - 27, 2026

7-DAY BIRDING RETREAT IN COSTA RICA

  • Fenix Hotel, Samara

Spend seven days in Costa Rica, discovering the art and skill of birding, from spotting and listening to keeping field notes. With over 900 species, Costa Rica offers endless opportunities to learn.

Costa Rica Birding Experience

  • August 28 - September 3, 2026

7-DAY BIRDING RETREAT IN COSTA RICA

  • Fenix Hotel, Samara

Spend seven days in Costa Rica, discovering the art and skill of birding, from spotting and listening to keeping field notes. With over 900 species, Costa Rica offers endless opportunities to learn.

Writers in Residency

  • Session 1: Sept 18 - Oct 1 (2 weeks)

    Session 2: Oct 2 - Oct 15 (2 weeks)

    Session 3: Oct 16 - Oct 29 (2 weeks)

2 WEEKS (OR MORE!) OF WRITING FLOW IN COSTA RICA

  • Fenix Hotel, Samara

Writers in Residency" Retreats are two-week ocean-front getaways in a peaceful, supportive setting. Make significant progress on your project in an inspiring environment with other writers.

Meeting HER: Singles Event for Lesbian & Queer Women

  • November 13 - 19, 2026

    Add-on Adventure: Nov 19 - 23, 2026

7 DAY OCEANFRONT RETREAT + 5 DAY OPTIONAL ADVENTURE ADD-ON

  • Fenix Hotel, Samara

This retreat is exclusively for lesbian and queer women and nonbinary folks who are ready to manifest their life partner. It is a week focused on removing the blocks keeping you single and aligning your energy to manifest divine union. Reflect relax and adventure with a like minded group of women who love women.

Costa Rica Birding Experience

  • November 1 - 7, 2026

7-DAY BIRDING RETREAT IN COSTA RICA

  • Costa Pacifica Hotel, Puntarenas

Spend seven days in Costa Rica, discovering the art and skill of birding, from spotting and listening to keeping field notes. With over 900 species, Costa Rica offers endless opportunities to learn.

Costa Rica Birding Experience

  • November 6 - 12, 2026

7-DAY BIRDING RETREAT IN COSTA RICA

  • Fenix Hotel, Samara

Spend seven days in Costa Rica, discovering the art and skill of birding, from spotting and listening to keeping field notes. With over 900 species, Costa Rica offers endless opportunities to learn.

Costa Rica Birding Experience

  • January 10 - 16, 2027

7-DAY BIRDING RETREAT IN COSTA RICA

  • Costa Pacifica Hotel, Puntarenas

Spend seven days in Costa Rica, discovering the art and skill of birding, from spotting and listening to keeping field notes. With over 900 species, Costa Rica offers endless opportunities to learn.

Costa Rica Birding Experience

  • February 14 - 20, 2027

7-DAY BIRDING RETREAT IN COSTA RICA

  • Costa Pacifica Hotel, Puntarenas

Spend seven days in Costa Rica, discovering the art and skill of birding, from spotting and listening to keeping field notes. With over 900 species, Costa Rica offers endless opportunities to learn.

Costa Rica Birding Experience

  • March 31 - April 6, 2027

7-DAY BIRDING RETREAT IN COSTA RICA

  • Costa Pacifica Hotel, Puntarenas

Spend seven days in Costa Rica, discovering the art and skill of birding, from spotting and listening to keeping field notes. With over 900 species, Costa Rica offers endless opportunities to learn.

Costa Rica Birding Experience

  • April 6 - 12, 2027

7-DAY BIRDING RETREAT IN COSTA RICA

  • Costa Pacifica Hotel, Puntarenas

Spend seven days in Costa Rica, discovering the art and skill of birding, from spotting and listening to keeping field notes. With over 900 species, Costa Rica offers endless opportunities to learn.

Costa Rica Glassblowing Art

  • April 13 - 19, 2027

7-DAY BIRDING RETREAT IN COSTA RICA

  • Costa Pacifica Hotel, Puntarenas

Spend seven days in Costa Rica, discovering the art and skill of birding, from spotting and listening to keeping field notes. With over 900 species, Costa Rica offers endless opportunities to learn.

Mermaids Welcome

  • April 19 - 25, 2027

7-DAY BIRDING RETREAT IN COSTA RICA

  • Costa Pacifica Hotel, Puntarenas

Spend seven days in Costa Rica, discovering the art and skill of birding, from spotting and listening to keeping field notes. With over 900 species, Costa Rica offers endless opportunities to learn.

Costa Rica Birding Experience

  • April 28 - May 4, 2027

7-DAY BIRDING RETREAT IN COSTA RICA

  • Costa Pacifica Hotel, Puntarenas

Spend seven days in Costa Rica, discovering the art and skill of birding, from spotting and listening to keeping field notes. With over 900 species, Costa Rica offers endless opportunities to learn.

Costa Rica Birding Experience

  • May 16 - 22, 2027

7-DAY BIRDING RETREAT IN COSTA RICA

  • Costa Pacifica Hotel, Puntarenas

Spend seven days in Costa Rica, discovering the art and skill of birding, from spotting and listening to keeping field notes. With over 900 species, Costa Rica offers endless opportunities to learn.

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TESTIMONIALS

What guests are saying

"Amazing Hosts!"

You were amazing hosts! You made us all feel at home quickly and created an atmosphere that encouraged all of the visitors to interact with one another. I loved that Kim joined us for nearly everything we did."

"Amazing Experiences"

This is one of the most amazing experiences of my entire life. The place was perfection the the dynamics of the group of people that were brought together just everything was magical I couldn’t have asked for anything more except being able to stay there forever.

"Wonderful Connection"

Staff made a wonderful connection with guests and went the extra mile for us. You also hire terrific people - Bernie was fantastic as were the singer, yoga instructor, and masseuse.

"Welcoming and Friendly!"

You and your team are so welcoming and friendly! I knew there wasn’t a thing I could ask for that wouldn’t be fulfilled.

"Thoughtful & Engaging"

Great attitude of all of the staff including the facilitator. Listen well and responded to our needs. Very thoughtful workshops and engaging.

"Personal and Fun!"

Everyone was committed to care for us as customers, welcoming, friendly and helpful. Also the delicious dinner and breakfasts from Naomi. We absolutely LOVED Vale and Adriana! They made the workshops and environment feel personal and fun!

Ready for meaningful connection along with adventure?

not just a vacation

Although everything is taken care of for you, from your beachfront accommodations and Costa Rican breakfasts to daily activities, workshops, and coordinated dinners, that probably won't be your highlight.

When we ask guests what they remember most, they usually say the same thing: the people!

Come for the experience. Leave with a travel community and friendships for life.

Retreat Works offers transformative Costa Rica retreats for writers, birders, nature lovers, solo travelers, and those seeking meaningful connection in extraordinary places. From immersive writing retreats and writers residencies to birding retreats, lesbian retreats, queer retreats, mermaid retreats, and nature retreats, each experience is designed to bring together like minded people through shared interests, community, and adventure.

Whether you are joining a writing retreat in Costa Rica, a bird watching retreat in the rainforest, a solo traveler retreat on the coast, or a vibrant LGBTQ+ retreat, you will find space to slow down, connect deeply, and be inspired by the natural beauty of Costa Rica. Retreat Works creates oceanfront, community focused retreats that blend nature, creativity, and connection into unforgettable travel experiences.

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