THE RETREAT COSTA RICA UNVEILS WELLNESS-FOCUSED CELEBRATIONS FOR 2024–2025 FESTIVE SEASON
COSTA RICA — The Retreat Costa Rica, recently ranked #6 in the Best Destination Spas category by Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2024, is delighted to announce its festive season celebrations and holiday offerings. This award-winning luxury wellness boutique resort, nestled in a lush rainforest near the picturesque village of Atenas, has designed special activities to promote wellness, recharging, and renewal. These holiday experiences aim to help guests transition into the new year with a focus on holistic healing and mindful practices.
Dedicated to the art of wellness, The Retreat Costa Rica has crafted customized events and workshops to embrace the spirit of the season, including a Gratitude Circle with Sound Healing Bath, a Plant-Based Eggnog Mixing Class, a Breathing Into Peace session, and a curated selection of healthy holiday dining options.
Key wellness activities include:
December 19: Gratitude Circle with Sound Healing Bath — Guests will immerse themselves in a heartwarming Gratitude Circle complemented by a transformative Sound Healing Bath. This session is designed to help participants find a sacred space for reflection, connection and wellness during the holiday season.
Complimentary for Retreat guests.
December 20: Balance & Bliss Self-Care Workshop — An insightful festive season activity designed to help guests prioritize self-care and cultivate a balanced, holistic approach to well-being.
Complimentary for Retreat guests.
December 22: Aroma Alchemy Essential Oils Workshop — An offering to encourage unwinding and the promotion of balance of mind, body and spirit with therapeutic essential oils used in an aromatherapy workshop.
Complimentary for Retreat guests.
December 23: The Way of Balance, A Beginner’s Tai Chi Session — Through learning the graceful movements of tai chi, this class helps beginners discover the power of breath and focus to enhance physical and mental well-being.
Cost is $50 per person.
December 26: Breathing Into Peace Pranayama Session — An activity where participants learn breathing techniques and mindful meditation to help them release tension, find inner peace and connect with their true selves.
Complimentary for Retreat guests.
December 28: Pilates Power Full Body Class –This dynamic Pilates class teaches ways to strengthen body and mind. It’s low-impact training with a full-body workout to engage the core, improve flexibility and increase balance and coordination to feel stronger and more energized.
Cost is $50 per person.
December 29: Zen Moments Mini Rituals for Body & Soul — This activity features three decadent treatments created to elevate the senses and soul with 60 minutes split among a mini crystal facial, reflexology with a food-washing ritual and energetic back massage with aromatherapy.
Cost is $120 (plus tax) per person.
January 2: Healing Harmonies Featuring a Sound Journey — This is a time to unwind and restore balance to mind, body and spirit with the restorative power of sound healing. It’s an immersive experience that guides participants through a sound bath that utilizes a variety of acoustic instruments to promote deep relaxation and inner peace.
Complimentary for Retreat guests.
January 3: Nurture Yourself Self-Love Workshop — This is an interactive opportunity to embark on a journey of self-discovery, self-acceptance and self-care. Participants will learn practical tools and techniques to cultivate a deeper understanding of self-love, improving self-relationship and radiating positivity and joy.
Complimentary for Retreat guests.
To complement the wellness offerings, The Retreat Costa Rica invites guests to indulge in a variety of festive dining experiences. On Christmas Eve, a special buffet with live music will set the tone for a joyous celebration offering nutritious, gourmet dishes crafted with local ingredients. Guests can also enjoy the complimentary Vegan Cheers: APlant-Based Eggnog Mixing Class, where they’ll learn to create a festive, dairy-free twist on a holiday classic. Christmas Day will begin with a Healthy Christmas Breakfast Buffet designed to nourish both body and spirit with wholesome, seasonal fare. The festive season culminates in an elegant New Year’s Eve celebration featuring a refined dinner, sunset cocktails and fireworks to ring in the new year with wellness and joy.
The Retreat Costa Rica offers a sanctuary of tranquility with its signature wellness programs and culinary experiences that quiet the mind, revitalize the senses, and inspire the soul. Featuring 18 thoughtfully appointed guest rooms, each named after the property’s plants and superfoods, The Retreat provides a peaceful escape, free from phones and televisions to ensure guests fully embrace the natural surroundings. Reservations and more information are available at www.theretreatcostarica.com or by calling 1.833.760.4242.
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About The Retreat Costa Rica
The Retreat Costa Rica is a luxury wellness boutique resort and spa founded by celebrity chef, bestselling author, and health and wellness life coach Diana Stobo in 2015.Located at the base of a quartz mountain outside Atenas, Alajuela, in Costa Rica, and 30 minutes from San Juan International Airport, the resort offers guests a transformational experience in a nurturing environment. The Retreat includes elegant accommodations, a spa and healing center, two farm-to-table restaurants, a yoga studio, two saline swimming pools, organic gardens, a coffee plantation, sweeping views, and hiking trails. The Retreat Costa Rica is a member of Virtuoso®’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners. More information is available at www.theretreatcostarica.com.
