We host niche group travel events so you can build a travel community of friends for life, even if you are a solo traveler.
Retreat Works Academy
November 8 - 14, 202
Learn the Proven System to Design,
Sell & Launch your Retreat
Training: After hosting 500+ retreats, Kim is here to teach you step-by-step how to do it! Learn the proven method of marketing and selling into retreats.
Writers in Residency
Session 1: Oct 4 - Oct 17, 2025 (2 weeks)
Session 2: Oct 18 - Oct 31, 2025 (2 weeks)
2 Weeks of Writing Flow in Samara, Costa Rica
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.
Relocation Retreat: Move out of the US with Clarity and Confidence
September 6 - 12, 2025
7 Days in Costa Rica to Create your
Step-by-Step Relocation Plan
Spend 7 days in Costa Rica, creating your step-by-step relocation plan to move your household out of the US within 6 months, so you can live in a country that better aligns with your values and lifestyle
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
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
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
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
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
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 6 - 12, 2026
7-DAY BIRDING RETREAT IN COSTA RICA
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.

"What a great place!"
What a great place! We rented the "Casa" for 2 nights, and were very happy. Our boys (11 and 13) loved the beach. Restaurants and grocery stores are close. This is a much more chill area than Tamarindo, for example.
The other rooms feel less private but the casa is on its own and we loved it! So nice to be steps from the beach


"This little gem is so special"
We had another wonderful stay at the Fenix Hotel, our 27th stay actually. This little gem is so special. Located right on the beach the rooms are clean, nicely decorated and include a very well stocked kitchen. The grounds are gorgeous with plenty of shade and lots of hammock and lounge chairs. The staff are so attentive and pleasant. We cannot wait for next year. Thanks, again for an amazing stay! Kate and Jim


"Perfect spot to relax and unwind"
Beautiful. Quiet. Private. Lovely. We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay, and would love to get back again soon. Perfect spot to relax and unwind. Just a short walk along the beach to town. Very romantic setting.


"Would love to come back!"
The Fenix was everything we were looking for and more! Peaceful, private, and beautiful. The rooms were cute and comfortable, we had convenient access to all the amenities we needed, the location is gorgeous, and staff were all very friendly. We loved our stay, and would love to come back!

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. (And being so close to the ocean.)
Come for the experience. Leave with a travel community and friendships for life.

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