MYTH IMMERSION RETREAT TO THE OSA PENINSULA, COSTA RICA
SAVE THE DATES FOR 2023: FEBRUARY 26TH – MARCH 5TH
EMAIL JULIE TO GET ON THE LIST!
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 shared space in the Casa Grande, the centerpiece of the property, and in gorgeous teak wood tent-cabinas. All accommodations are shared baths, with limited singles available for this retreat. The entire center is beautifully nestled in the jungle near the open air yoga deck, and a 5 minute walk to the beach.
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 meditation overlooking the wilds of the jungle combined with the regularity of daily practice will surely help revitalize your routine. Expect monkeys, Blue Morpho butterflies, and other creatures to be daily visitors!
The Osa Peninsula
The Osa is a magical place where devotion to the beauty of the area, the creatures, 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 beach Pan Dulce 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 exquisite beauty.
PRICING COMING SOON
Rooms are double occupancy with shared baths. Singles available with shared bath. Limited Queen Suites with Private Bath available (great for couples)
EARLY BIRD: DEPOSIT OF 1/2 PAYMENT BEFORE NOVEMBER 1st, SAVE $150
- Shared (Double)
- Single – with shared bath
- Queen Suite shared, with private bath
- Queen Suite solo, with private bath
STANDARD RATES: DEPOSIT OF 1/2 PAYMENT AFTER NOVEMBER 1st.
- Standard Shared (Double)
- Standard Single – with shared bath
- Queen Suite shared, with private bath
- Queen Suite solo, with private bath
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 freshly prepared meals at el Tumbo de las Olas
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
- International airfare and travel to / from Costa Rica
- Domestic flight on Sansa Airlines from SJO to Puerto Jimenez.
- Beer / wine / liquor
- Taxis to / from Jimenez and for excursions
- Spa services, massage, acupuncture
- SUP, Surf lessons, horseback riding and other exciting jungle adventures
- Tips for staff
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON: FEBRUARY 26TH – MARCH 5TH, 2023
EMAIL JULIE TO GET ON THE LIST!
PLAN YOUR TRAVEL AND GETTING THERE:
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL: Fly to SJO (San Jose International Airport).
Fly to SJO on 2/26 and be sure to land in SJO no later than 12:30pm (or so) in order to catch the last Sansa flights of the day to Puerto Jimenez in the Osa Peninsula.
Its also recommended that you consider flying in on 2/25, stay overnight in an Airbnb in San Jose near the airport, and book an early morning Sansa flight on 2/26 to the Osa.
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 in San Jose.
Departure from SJO on March 5th: Departure from San Jose can be any time mid-morning, onward
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 / CANCELLATION 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.
As of October 2021, the United States is requiring anyone entering from international travel to show a negative Covid-19 test. It will be your responsibility to come prepared with tele-health Covid tests accepted by the USA. I recommend BinaxNow tests through eMed.com.
As of March 2022, Costa Rica is requiring you complete a Health Pass before entering the country, signifying you are either fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or have tested negative within 24 hrs of travel. You must complete this Health Pass before international travel.
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.
