Experience Overview
Health, mental, physical, yoga, weight loss, and NLP retreats are offered all year round. You choose the duration and inclusions from our retreat selections. Imagine practicing yoga in an enchanted Costa Rican jungle, enjoying the present moment while feeling relaxed and less distracted. Treat yourself to a relaxing massage or an organic mud detox in our jungle spa after a magical hike or spend time meditating, swimming, or exploring our area.
Widen your culinary repertoire at Essence Arenal Restaurant which offers a delicious array of organic, vegetarian and vegan dishes. Please note that our resort is spread over several hectares of hilly terrain, makes walking an important part of your retreat experience.
Experience Schedule
07:00 - 08:15 Morning yoga practice
08:15 - Forest walk
08:30 - 09:00 Breakfast
09:00 - 12:00 Activities or free time
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch
14:00 - 15:00 Spa circuit with Finnish sauna, jacuzzi, and Turkish bath will be open for you every day. You will be able to enjoy this lovely and healing place with a beautiful view and aromatherapy during one complementary hour
15:00 Free time: connect with nature, explore their permaculture farm, hike in the rainforest, or book a treatment in their jungle spa
16:30 - 17:30 On Tuesdays and Thursdays, they have sunset yoga
18:30 - 20:30 Dinner
21:00 Early to bed (recommended)
During this retreat, you will be served with three daily vegetarian or vegan meals on our on-site restaurant, with natural drinks.
At Essence, we take pride in our farm-to-table kitchen. We encourage thoughtful, healthy meals that come from the earth. Essence Arenal Wellness Center features an organic, vegetarian, and vegan kitchen from conscious, locally sourced food that supports dedication to the planet and your bodies.
Chef Magali prepares fantastic meals that are absolutely delicious, nutritious, and balanced. Magali has a deep enthusiasm for preparing foods. She prepares meals farm-to-table, finding creative ways to create using all the tropical delights that are available in Costa Rica from local farmers, and from our farm. We cater for a range of different dietary requirements and detox needs.
The following meals are included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Drinks
The following drinks are included:
Water
Coffee
Tea
Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Organic
Fruitarian
Lactose Free
Other dietary requirements on request
What is Included
Daily 75-minute morning yoga class
2 weight loss consultations and daily support
Cacao tour and chocolate-making workshop
Permaculture farm tour
Unlimited access to the pool, permaculture farm, and over 3 kilometers of trails
3 daily vegetarian or vegan meals with a natural drink or weight loss program with detox juices
3 nights' accommodation in a private room with a bathroom
Access to the spa circuit area with Finnish Sauna, Jacuzzi, and Turkish Bath (you will be able to enjoy this place with aromatherapy during one complementary hour every day)
