Six days. Five nights. Space to step away from the noise and come back to your breath, your body, and yourself.
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An intimate six-day, five-night retreat for anyone longing to slow down, feel supported, and reconnect with themselves.
Our vision is simple: time in nature, gentle practices, honest connection, and room to rest. A welcoming community of like-minded people, brought together by the ocean, shared meals and a little adventure. No pressure to perform. No expectation to share more than you want. Just space to meet yourself where you are.
Morning waves. Three sunset yoga + aerial yoga sessions. Flowers, cacao and moments that bring us together.
Explore your accommodation & all photos ↗*Four full surf mornings, plus a fifth on departure day when tides and travel times allow.
A soft landing
Settle into your room, enjoy a welcome drink and receive your retreat gift bag. Take a slow first dip.
Pool time, ocean views and a chance to meet your retreat community.
A private-chef welcome dinner, a gentle opening circle and an invitation to begin your healing journal.
Surf · Yoga + aerial yoga · Pizza
Meet the True Surf team for your first lesson, then come back to breakfast.
An easy afternoon in town, followed by movement and breath with Kara.
Make your own pizza, share dinner and settle in for movie night.
Surf · Nature · Cacao
Your second surf lesson: practise, play and cheer each other on.
Spend the afternoon in nature, with a cacao ceremony beside a waterfall, time to reflect and a relaxed lunch. Exact location and conditions will be confirmed.
Return to the retreat for healing journaling, a nourishing chef-prepared dinner and an unhurried evening together.
Surf · Flowers · Yoga + aerial yoga
Head to the beach for lesson three, then breakfast and a little downtime.
Flower ceremony, lunch and space to reflect, followed by a gentle sunset flow.
Dinner together and a guided night hike beneath the rainforest canopy.
Surf · Yoga + aerial yoga · All-white night
Celebrate your progress with your fourth lesson and breakfast together.
Beach time, a hands-on cooking session with the chef and our final sunset yoga practice.
Dress in white for a candlelit farewell dinner, music and a closing circle. A beautiful last night together.
Breakfast · Ocean · Goodbyes
An optional final surf or beach visit if tides and departure times allow. Breakfast is waiting when you return.
A final journal reflection, time to pack and a gentle goodbye. Exchange contacts and enjoy your last ocean views.
Leave with shared memories, new friendships and a little more space to breathe.
A proposed itinerary with room to breathe. Day 1 is for arrivals; surf runs on mornings 2–5, with an optional final outing on day 6. Surf times follow tides, weather and the group’s level. Retreat dates and final timings will be confirmed before booking. Every activity is optional.
Stretch, breathe and explore yoga + aerial yoga with Kara on days two, four and five. After a morning in the waves, these sessions make space to come back to yourself as the day turns golden.
Explore town, support local cafés and shops, share stories over chef-prepared meals and meet like-minded people. There is space for laughter, quiet moments and friendships that can continue long after the retreat.
We’re partnering with Ezequiel Valverde, owner and founder of True Surf Dominicalito, for our retreat’s morning surf outings. Come for the waves, find your community.
Learn, paddle and catch your first waves with Ezequiel and his team. Supportive surf mornings, followed by Kara’s gentle retreat rhythm.
Four planned surf mornings, plus an optional fifth on departure day. Start times follow the tides, conditions and your level.
Meet Ezequiel & True Surf ↗Surf photos supplied as inspiration for the experience; they do not show a past Healing with Kara retreat or guarantee a particular location or vehicle.
A tropical setting for six days of connection, with a pool, open-air gathering spaces and views towards the sea.
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Sea-view rooms, natural light and greenery at your window. A peaceful place to retreat between the experiences we share.
Luxury ocean-view accommodation is included for six days and five nights. Room arrangements and availability will be shared before booking. The photographs show different room views; individual views and layouts vary.
“You will learn the importance ofthorns when you become a rose in thewrong hands.”
Flowers, soft light and space to simply be.
Gather around a circle of flowers, set an intention and take a gentle pause. Share, listen or let your journal hold the words.
An invitation to connect, in whatever way feels right.
Ceremony image shared as inspiration for the experience.A warm cup. A shared moment. Space to be present.
Our cacao ceremony is an invitation to pause and connect, with time for quiet reflection and optional sharing.
Taking part is always your choice. Please tell us about dietary or health needs before the retreat so suitability and alternatives can be discussed.
Images shared as inspiration for the experience.
Make your own pizza, share a meal and settle in for movie night. A relaxed evening to create something delicious together.
Images shared as inspiration for pizza night and group cooking, not photographs of a past Healing with Kara retreat.
“I want to create a place where you can take a breath, feel cared for, and remember you don’t have to do everything alone.”
Born in South Africa and now based in Costa Rica, Kara’s love of nature and experience teaching yoga shape the heart of this retreat.
This is an invitation to step back from everyday demands and make a little more room for yourself—with warmth, gentleness and connection.
Nature, movement and good company, with space between it all.
A rainforest outing, time beside the water and a cacao ceremony in nature.
Make your own pizza, get comfortable and share a film beneath the lights.
Yoga + aerial yoga on days two, four and five. Breathe, stretch and watch the light soften.
Three retreats. December and February: six days and five nights. January: a shorter five-day, four-night stay. Choose your dates below.
December 12–17, 2026
Saturday–Thursday · 6 days / 5 nights
$5,500 $2,900 USD per person
Save $2,600
January 9–13, 2027
Saturday–Wednesday · 5 days / 4 nights
$5,500 $2,900 USD per person
Save $2,600
February 23–28, 2027
Tuesday–Sunday · 6 days / 5 nights
$5,500 $3,200 USD per person
Save $2,300
The highlighted days include arrival and departure. Calendar entries are reminders; request your place below to arrange a booking.
Six days and five nights in Costa Rica, with luxury ocean-view accommodation, nourishing meals and shared experiences.
Was $5,500
$2,900 USD per person
Save $2,600
December 12–17, 2026
Saturday–Thursday · 6 days / 5 nights
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Retreat price: $2,900 USD per person
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Request a place in the December 12–17, 2026 retreat, or choose the next retreat and tell us which dates work best for you.
No yoga experience is needed, and surf lessons are part of the offering. Please ask about lesson levels, swimming requirements and activity accessibility before booking. You can rest or skip an activity.
No. Ceremonies, group sharing and excursions are invitations, not obligations. Choose the parts that feel right for you.
Explore the venue and sea-view room photos above. The December and February retreats last six days and five nights; January is a shorter five-day, four-night retreat. The first retreat runs December 12–17, 2026, from Saturday to Thursday. The exact venue location and room arrangements will be shared before booking. December and January are $2,900 USD per person; February is $3,200 USD per person. All are discounted from $5,500. See Dates & Payment above for inclusions.
Please discuss allergies, dietary needs, medications, pregnancy and accessibility with Kara before booking. Ask your clinician whether cacao and physical activities are suitable for you; alternatives can be discussed before attendance.
No. This is a wellbeing retreat, not therapy, medical treatment or crisis support. It does not replace professional care and cannot promise a particular healing outcome.
Send Kara a message on Instagram to ask about retreat dates, availability and payment details. You can find the Zelle number in Dates & Payment above. Confirm availability with Kara first, then complete the transfer in your banking app. Kara will verify receipt and confirm your booking.
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Discounted retreat price: $2,900 USD per person · December 12–17, 2026
