MYTH IMMERSION RETREAT TO THE OSA PENINSULA, COSTA RICA
FEBRUARY 26TH – MARCH 5TH, 2023
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Join Julie for a transforming week filled with deep practice, connection to nature, and complete realignment in the center of your being. The Osa Peninsula is known as Costa Rica’s last wild frontier, home to breathtaking views, incredible wildlife, and a peaceful way of living.
You are invited for Julie’s 20th year retreating to the Osa!
Enliven your practice and spirit, immerse in daily practice with the mythic tales of yoga, rest and recenter. This retreat offers:
- Daily yoga and meditation practices with Julie, each uniquely themed
- An exploration of the inspiring and meaningful stories of the Gods and Goddesses of yoga
- Expertly chef-prepared gourmet meals in one of the liveliest communal kitchens
- Spa treatments, bodywork, surf / SUP lessons and other exciting excursions available
- Cozy luxe-like accommodations mere steps from exquisite beaches
- The adventure of living close to nature, completely immersed where the jungle meets the sea!
The Lodge
Our home for the week is EL TUMBO DE LAS OLAS, an enchanting getaway with a luxury feel. Set on five acres where the ocean meets the jungle, el Tumbo is designed for gathering community, relaxation, and immersing fully in the natural surroundings that the Osa is loved for. Everything is open-walled with unique architecture to allow the sights and sounds of the ocean and jungle to create harmony and invoke balance. Hammocks, lounge chairs, a juice bar, and a dipping pool make el Tumbo a complete and exceptional place for beating the Winter blues!
The Accomodations
El Tumbo offers beautiful and cozy rooms in Casa Grande, the centerpiece of the property, and in gorgeous teak wood platform Bungalows. Accommodations are Double or Single with shared baths, and limited Queen Suites with private bath available. The entire center is beautifully nestled in the jungle near the open air yoga deck, with a 5 minute walk to Pan Dulce.
Solo travelers seeking private rooms will stay at Casa Natura, a short walk from Tumbo, and enjoy the luxury of a gorgeous house with full kitchen, two bathrooms, a private casita option, with nearby Backwash beach and scenic overlooks of Playa Matapalo. Retreat will have the added adventure and wildlife from daily walks to Tumbo for meals and yoga.
The Yoga
Julie is known for her signature Align + Flow classes that are balanced experiences for your body and uplifting for your spirit. You’ll begin and end each day with yoga practices invoking the mythic stories of yoga, designed to reestablish connection to what really matters. Daily practice and meditation overlooking the wilds of the jungle combined with the roar of the sea will revitalize your routine, and realign you from the inside out. Expect Colorado and Howler monkeys, Blue Morpho butterflies, Toucans, and other jungle life to be daily visitors!
The Osa Peninsula
The Osa is a magical place where devotion to the beauty of the area, the wildlife, and people make for an incredible trip. Researchers here still discover new species of insects, and the Osa has earned its reputation for being one of the top three most bio-diverse places on the planet. Teeming with life, the Osa is home to four species of monkeys, the illustrious Blue Morpho butterfly, Toucans, Scarlett Macaws, and flora and fauna like you’ve never seen before. The Osa Peninsula is also a surfers haven where learning is easy, and the experienced surfer can get down at some of the worlds best known breaks at Matapalo.
The Adventure
A stay at El Tumbo provides no shortage of things to do. The jungle, the ocean, and the property are all at your disposal. The vast Pacific Ocean and one-of-a-kind near empty beaches Pan Dulce and Backwash provide picturesque waves, perfect swimming, and the exquisite background to the entire adventure. Hike through the jungle, climb a Matapalo tree, or dare the waterfall repelling or zip lining. No matter what your day holds, there is no doubt that you will experience excitement, fun, and be relaxed by memorable beauty.
RETREAT PRICING
Options: Double occupancy rooms with shared baths. Private room with shared bath. Queen Suites with Private Bath available (great for couples)
EARLY BIRD: DEPOSIT OF 1/2 PAYMENT BEFORE NOVEMBER 1st – SAVE $150
- Shared (Double): $2050
- Single – with shared bath: $2450
- Queen Suite shared, with private bath: $2650
- Queen Suite single, with private bath: $2850
STANDARD RATES: DEPOSIT OF 1/2 PAYMENT AFTER NOVEMBER 1st.
- Standard Shared (Double): $2200
- Standard Single – with shared bath: $2600
- Queen Suite shared, with private bath: $2800
- Queen Suite single, with private bath: $3000
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Two yoga practices with expert attention from Julie each day
- An inspiring deep dive into the mythic stories of the yoga traditions
- Accommodations and full use of facilities
- Easy access to exquisite beaches and waterfall hikes
- Jungle living and remarkable natural surroundings
- All chef-prepared fresh meals at el Tumbo de las Olas
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
- International airfare and travel to / from Costa Rica
- Domestic flight on Sansa Airlines to / from SJO to Puerto Jimenez.
- Beer / wine / liquor
- Taxis to / from Puerto Jimenez, and for excursions
- Spa services, massage, acupuncture
- Surf lessons, SUP, zip lining, and other exciting jungle adventures
- Tips for staff
REGISTRATION IS OPEN – BOOK EARLY: FEBRUARY 26TH – MARCH 5TH, 2023
Plan your travel, and getting there:
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL: Fly to SJO (San Jose International Airport).
ARRIVAL: Fly to SJO on 2/26 and aim to arrive no later than 1pm to ensure you’ll have ample time to get through immigration and catch your Sansa flight to Puerto Jimenez in the Osa Peninsula.
It is recommended that you consider flying in on 2/25, stay overnight in an Airbnb or hotel near the airport, and book an early morning Sansa flight on 2/26 to the Osa.
DEPARTURE ON MARCH 5TH: Check out is 11am, plan on SJO departure for mid-morning onward.
DOMESTIC TRAVEL: Sansa Airlines, from SJO to Puerto Jimenez
Book your RT connecting flight via flysansa.com. Be sure to give yourself at least 2 hours to get through immigration on arrival in San Jose. If you’d like connection to a travel agent to book your flight, ask Julie!
What some are saying about this special retreat:
“Julie’s yoga teaching goes deep into the body, with intelligent, well-sequenced asana practices. She also dives into the philosophy of yoga, and shares her knowledge of the ways in which the physical practice can connect us to ourselves and the universe around us. Julie’s Osa retreats are powerful. They are filled with asana, meditation, ocean waves, abundant jungle life, and fresh, delicious, nourishing vegetarian food. She’s the heart of the group retreat, teaching, holding space, and sharing her favorite local hikes and adventures. Julie’s amazing in those roles. I highly recommend journeying to Osa and joining her next retreat if you can.” – Cari Sietstra
COVID-19 RELATED POLICY: Please read carefully and fully!
I am requesting that every retreat participant be fully vaccinated with any of the approved vaccines within the United States, or proof of full recovery within 5 months of travel.
I highly recommend purchasing Travelers Insurance (insuremytrip.com for policy choices) for extra piece of mind.
Due to the on-going Covid-19 virus and pandemic related issues, plus the unknown of how the virus will develop over the next months before our retreat in Feb/March 2023, we will circle back to create policies for this retreat if necessary.
