Costa Rica Soul Retreat

January 13 - 19, 2025

Dominical, Costa Rica

with Erica Gerard + Shara Kees

Let’s meet at the base of the lush Costa Rican mountains to reconnect with nature and replenish your soul.

Are you ready to be nurtured by nature so that you can re-ignite your inner flame and know yourself more deeply?

If you want to feel more connected to nature and find what truly lights you up, this is your invitation.

Open to everyone, Erica Gerard (YogE) and Shara Kees (Movement and Stillness) invite you to a special retreat for profound self-discovery through immersive encounters with the natural world's wisdom and tranquility.

Join us for Yoga, dance, guided meditation, and wellness practices in a stunning eco-retreat center in Dominical, Costa Rica. Connect with nature, relax, move, play, and discover yourself with our community. Whether you love outdoor activities or quiet introspection, our retreat offers nature, movement, and stillness in perfect harmony. Unplug from daily busyness of life and reconnect with nature's rhythms for a soul-enriching experience.

Journey to reconnect with nature and discover your true self. The path to self-discovery awaits.

Nature
Community
Yoga
Wellness Workshops
Dance
Cacao
Sound Healing
Self Discovery

The Details

Experience the magic of Costa Rica on a 6 night, 7 day Wellness Retreat.

We will gather as an intimate group in Domincal, Costa Rica to begin 2025 anew with Yoga, movement, meditation, wellness workshops, community, and free time in nature for self-reflection away from the busyness of everyday life.

Throughout the week, we'll enjoy some of Costa Rica's rich landscape, spend time in the rainforest and on the beach, visit a cacao plantation, and dance under the stars. We’ll also receive blessings from sacred cacao medicine, and subconscious and sound healing sessions.

Our home for the week will be Danyasa Eco Retreat in the quaint tropical beach town of Dominical, at the base of the majestic Costa Rican rainforests and only a 5 min walk to the beach. During our stay at Danyasa, we will enjoy their beautiful movement studio, mermaid pool with sundeck, and community gathering area.

Organic, locally sourced meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be included, as well as transportation to and from our retreat facilities.

Accommodations can be shared, or solo. We suggest requesting rooms as early as possible if a private sleeping room is what feels most supportive for you.

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Sample Daily Retreat Schedule

5:45 AM: Sunrise
7:00 AM: Morning Yoga Class
8:30 AM: Nutritious Breakfast at the Cozy Common Area
10:00 AM: Wellness Workshop
12:30 PM: Healthy Lunch at the Common Area
1:30 PM: Free time / Excursions / Optional Spa and Massage Services
5:30 PM: Sunset on the beach
6:00 PM: Organic Dinner with Group Discussion at the Dining Area
7:30 PM: Evening Movement/Meditation
8:30 PM: Unwind

Please note that the schedule is subject to change based on the group's preferences and needs. All activities are optional yet are designed to foster inner peace, rejuvenation, and connection with nature while enjoying the exclusive amenities of Danyasa Eco-Retreat.

Accommodations

Danyasa Eco-Retreat: A Comfortable, Eco-Friendly Getaway

All rooms at Danyasa Eco-Retreat are eco-friendly and comfy, with top-notch beds, soft linens, hot water, AC, speedy WiFi, and complimentary filtered water. They use natural bath supplies and the repurposed shipping container rooms are elevated to let the jungle and rain pass underneath. Our group will have the whole resort to ourselves, enjoying the sun deck, mermaid pool with a waterfall, and a cozy common area for meals and relaxation.

Rooms and Pricing

PRIVATE: Standard Queen (1 guest) with shared bath

Private Room with Queen Bed sharing bathroom with another Private Room with Queen Bed (Jack & Jill style).
The two Standard Queen Rooms share a bathroom and shower, located just outside the rooms. Hot water shower with organic soap, shampoo, and conditioner provided.
Cozy and comfortable for one person, each room has a balcony overlooking jungle.
Amenities include: AC, wifi, in-room safe and access to laundry.
PRICING (SOLD OUT)
$2,895 USD
PRIVATE: Superior Queen (1 guest) with private bath

Private Room with Queen Bed and Private Bathroom.
Cozy and comfortable for one person, each room has a full bathroom and balcony overlooking jungle. Hot water shower with organic soap, shampoo, and conditioner provided.
Amenities include: filtered water, AC, wifi, in-room safe and access to laundry.
PRICING (SOLD OUT)
$2,995 USD
SHARED: Double Room (2 guests) with private bath

Perfect for one couple or two singles. Double rooms are our most spacious rooms and have the option of a king bed plus a single bed or three single beds.
Each room has a full bathroom and balcony overlooking jungle. Hot water shower with organic soap, shampoo, and conditioner provided.
Please note which bed configuration option you would prefer at checkout.
Amenities include: AC, wifi, in-room safe and access to laundry.
PRICING (SOLD OUT)
$2,495 USD pp
SHARED: Triple Room (3 guests) with private bath

Dorm style room for 3 people with 3 single beds. If you are booking solo, we will thoughtfully pair you with 2 other retreat participants.
Each room has a full bathroom and balcony overlooking jungle. Hot water shower with organic soap, shampoo, and conditioner provided.
Amenities include: AC, wifi, in-room safe and access to laundry.
PRICING(SOLD OUT)
$2,195 USD pp

What’s Included?

Round-trip group transportation shuttle from San Jose (SJO) Airport to Dominical. *
Drive time is approximately 3 hrs each way.
***PLEASE ARRIVE at SJO airport by 2pm on 1/13. Group Shuttle departs SJO at 2pm and will transport you to Danyasa.
If you cannot make the group shuttle, then you must provide your own transportation from SJO to Dominical. (See FAQS for private transportation options)
6 nights stay in the beautiful Eco-Retreat Center, Danyasa.
Choose from Single or shared rooms. (see Rooms & Pricing above)
TripAdvisor ratings place Danyasa in the top ranked 10% of hotels in the world.
Wifi, and communal common area, and luxury sun deck and Mermaid swimming pool with waterfall.
Exclusive yoga classes held in an a gorgeous open-aired, bamboo floored studio.
3 daily Nourishing Vegan & Vegetarian meals will be provided at Danyasa.
Standard Meal Plan Includes: 6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, & 5 Dinners (includes egg option for breakfast and fish option for dinner)
Danyasa sources food from local farms using organic, sustainable, biodynamic, and/or permaculture methods of agriculture. They strive to create a farm-to-table experience that truly nourishes all bodies and hands involved in the process. Danyasa believes that by supporting local farmers, producers, and suppliers who share our values, we support our eco-system, economy, community, and environment.
Please let us know if you have any specific dietary needs.
All-Day Beverages: filtered water, cold/hot teas, and coffee are included.
Daily morning and evening Hatha Yoga and guided Meditation will be included.
Depending on the day, other movement forms may be included such as Budokon Yoga and Mobility flows, and Nia and ecstatic Dance.
Relax, release and experience the healing of sacred sound with crystal bowls.
Experience the magic of sacred Cacao to support your wellbeing.
With the guidance of intuitive guide, Leah Davis, of Unbound Wisdom, we will embark on a guided journey to meet our future self. We will witness the version of ourselves that our soul intends us to become once we've stripped away everything that no longer serves our evolution. In this guided and deep meditation, we will have the opportunity to receive messages about any specific blocks that may be holding us back from reaching our potential. We will also receive guidance on any specific healing that we may undertake in order to step into our better integrated and fully empowered future self.
Nauyaca is one of the most impressive waterfalls in Costa Rica and should be a stop on anyone’s list when visiting Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast, nestled deep in the rainforest Nauyaca is unique for its two tiers - take in the misty views of the upper falls before heading to the lower cascades to cool off in the swimming hole below.
Perfect tour for every chocolate lover! We will learn about the traditional way of making chocolate, explained by a local Costa Rican guide.
We will have the opportunity to see the Cacao trees, be part of the process, by helping to peel, grind and cook the raw Cacao into cocoa.
Afterward, we will enjoy a delicious chocolate drink.
Manduka Eco Yoga mats, yoga blocks, straps, bolsters and blankets.
A quick 5-minute walk to Dominical’s beach that stretches over 4 km.
Chill, stone-&-sand beach featuring surfing, walking & scenic views, plus local vendors & eateries.

What’s NOT Included?

Guests will be responsible for their own round-trip travel to San Jose (SJO) airport. See FAQS for ideal flight information.
Additional excursions such as surfing, ziplining, tours, snorkeling, horse-back riding, and more are not included.
HOWEVER, if you are interested in booking additional excursions during free time, there is an onsite concierge that will help with private bookings. Full list of optional excursions can be found on he FAQs page.
While Spa Services are not included in the retreat, you may book affordable spa treatments on your own with the onsite concierge at Danyasa.
We will venture into town one night for dinner as a group. This meal is not included in the price of the retreat.
Please bring cash for gratuity. Recommended $10/day.

Payments

A non-refundable and non-transferable $750 deposit is required to reserve participation. Don’t wait, room availability is limited. Non-refundable 50% payment is due by Aug 15, 2024 and remaining 50% payment (minus $750 deposit) is due before December 1, 2024.

Refunds

All payments are non-refundable. Due to the arrangements made with the retreat destination and upfront costs, we are not able to offer any exceptions.

Travel Insurance

It is highly recommended that you purchase Travel Insurance, which protects your investment in case you need to cancel (including “cancel for any reason” coverages), as well as coverages for expenses incurred due to weather & travel delays, personal property loss, and emergency medical services needed during your trip. Please review policies carefully to choose the coverage you need. See FAQS for recommendations.

FAQS

About Your Hosts

Erica Gerard (YogE) and Shara Kees (Movement + Stillness) met at their 200hr Yoga Teacher Training in 2018. They are two heart centered, yoga and wellness teachers who are dedicated to leading enriching and life-changing experiences.

Born and raised in Idaho, Erica has been living in Montana for over 10 years. While she works full time as a Dental Hygienist, her true passion is Yoga.
Erica loves nature and spending time outdoors.
Throughout her life, she has dealt with depression, relationships, trauma, and loss, which led her to discover Yoga. Yoga helped her release energy and emotions, find peace in her mind, and become a kinder person. It has benefited her physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Erica is dedicated to sharing Yoga with others who want to find inner peace and happiness in their lives.
Erica (YogE) is trained in Hatha Yoga and Cacao Ceremony Facilitation and currently teaches Yoga classes in Bozeman, MT.

Shara is a lover of plants. She is fueled by the wind and the stars, by movement and stillness, each infusing her with a deep sense of connection to the natural world.
As someone who embraces dance and childlike play, she is naturally drawn to blending different movement forms creatively. Shara loves blending somatic movement of the Healing Arts, Dance Arts, and Martial Arts. Shara is a 200hr Hatha Yoga Instructor, Budokon Yoga and Mobility Instructor, and Blue Belt Nia instructor and Cacao Facilitator. Shara currently teaches movement classes in Bozeman, MT.
When not immersed in movement & stillness practices, you may find Shara conversing with plants and trees, nurturing and gathering wild herbs, honing her skills with the frame drum, or relishing moments in nature with loved ones.