Small all-inclusive retreat including all ground transportation, all activities (massage, zip line, ATV ride, horseback riding, etc.) breakfast and dinner each day.
Eileen’s School of Wellness has crafted this retreat to be more than a pause—it’s a launchpad. You’ll return home not just refreshed, but equipped with insights and strategies to sculpt a life that aligns with your deepest values and aspirations.
Attendees engage in multiple conversations, delving into their lives to name what’s flourishing and what’s faltering. Together we explore areas for growth and release, which can often be done only when one is not in their life, but outside, in Costa Rica, looking at it. Past participants have returned home renewed, inspired, and equipped with life-affirming tools to pivot the areas needing attention.
Each morning, engage in personalized sessions designed to unlock your inner potential and foster profound self-discovery. As the day unfolds, Costa Rica’s breathtaking landscapes become your playground. Soar through the treetops on a thrilling zip line, explore hidden trails on an ATV adventure, or find serenity on a horseback ride along the beach. Indulge in a rejuvenating massage, cycle through vibrant mountain paths, or simply unwind by the infinity pool with a handcrafted cocktail or mocktail, watching the sun paint the sky in hues of gold.
Double occupancy in our luxurious accommodations means you can share this journey with someone special—a life partner, a cherished friend, a valued colleague, or an adult family member. Our morning group sessions and daily two-hour seminars foster deep, meaningful conversations that can strengthen bonds and offer fresh perspectives.
Your culinary journey is equally exquisite. A private chef will tantalize your taste buds with gourmet Costa Rican dishes, bursting with local flavors and fresh, organic ingredients. And the best part? From the moment you touch down, every detail is meticulously arranged for you. No stress, no planning—just pure, uninterrupted rejuvenation.
In Costa Rica, they have a saying: “Pura Vida.” It means pure life, full life. It’s time to claim yours.
Small all-inclusive week including all ground transportation, all activities (massage, zip line, ATV rides, horseback riding, etc.) breakfast and dinner included each day.
The cost of the trip is TBD, announcement forthcoming as host is reconfiguring their rates. The price includes:
NOT Included: Lunches and airfare to Liberia Airport (LIR- Daniel Oduber Int’l Airport) in western Costa Rica (Pacific coast).
We do not accept participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Instead, we collect applications.
If you are accepted on the trip, the first payment of $1000 per person is due within 7 days of being accepted to secure your place.
We will notify you of the status of your application within 2 weeks.
The final payment of TBD per person is due 60 days before the trip departure.
If the final payment has not been received within 10 days of the due date, it is assumed a default, the reservation is assumed canceled, and there is no refund.
Once we receive your deposit, we will notify you of its receipt and confirm your reservation.
We will not accept your deposit until and unless we are able to guarantee a room. You can pay by ACH, Venmo, or check.
The School of Wellness does not refund for inclement weather and other issues out of our control.
For additional protection, consider trip cancellation insurance from https://travel.nationwide.com/plans/single – note offerings of both the Essential Plan and Prime Plan (Prime includes ‘cancel for any reason’). We are not affiliated with this company, only making our guests aware of its availability and suggest purchasing travel insurance.
If you withdraw, any refund will be contingent upon whether we can find someone on our wait list to take your place, but in any case, will be subject to a cancellation fee of 10% of the trip price. If we can fill the spot, The School of Wellness will refund 50% of your deposit.
The total Cost of the trip is TBD. We may accommodate singles, contact us.
All Inclusive
Airfare and lunches
An eclectic small group of mostly Americans who are interested in promoting their own wellbeing and exploring the beauty and rugged wildness of Costa Rica. Almost everyone has previous experience seeing Eileen talk about Wellbeing in some capacity as this invitation is only open to her monthly blog, A Wellness Pearl subscribers.
You can see photos of the two luxurious homes Eileen has procured that are next to each other, the Pura Vida House and the Buena Vida House, which she is calling The School of Wellness Costa Rican campus. They are owned by the magnificent hosts Mani and Sindy Garcia, located nestled in a 4500-acre forested area (near Tamarindo, a world class surfing town) teeming with wildlife and boasts 3 of Costa Rica’s most beautiful beaches. Mani and Sindy own beautiful homes designed for groups, are solely in the business to provide hospitality to groups, and have partnered with Eileen over many seasons. The house is modern with hotel-like amenities, the best high-speed internet available in Costa Rica, full kitchen, filtered water, unlimited Costa Rican coffee, soap, shampoo, bath and beach towels, a blow dryer, etc. with daily housekeeping. Each bedroom accommodates two people, and the beds can be single or king. Most rooms have an en-suite bathroom. Meals are prepared by a talented chef and are served family-style at a large outdoor table. The housekeeper will do any laundry on Wednesday of each week for anyone that wants it- folded and returned to their room by the end of the day. We can accommodate vegetarians, pescatarians, gluten-free and food allergies if we are made aware well before the trip.
The moment you step off the plane and outside of the airport, you will be taken care of. You can do as much or as little as you want. There is a physician available to us 24 hours should one be needed. Much thought has been put into the Wellbeing Program and we hope you find it deeply insightful and at times lighthearted. Here are a few typical days of our schedule:
Most airlines do not post their schedules until 6 months before travel dates. We suggest making air travel plans as SOON as you can as the airline industry has been wonky across the globe. Please make round-trip air travel reservations to Liberia International Airport-LIR (AKA Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport) in western Costa Rica. Plan to arrive between 10 and 2 PM and depart after 12 noon. Once you get your flights, please send them on to Eileen, so we can arrange ground transportation. If you arrive or depart outside of these hours, we can arrange safe ground transportation for you, but it will be at your expense (approximately $150 US dollars each way). Check-in time at the villa is 3 pm and check-out is 10 am. It’s a one-hour 15-minute van ride to the Villa. Check your passport expiration date!
You will be met by a van outside of the airport with a sign that says ” Eileen’s Group” . On the way to the house, we will stop at a full grocery store where you can pick up anything such as snacks, fruits, alcohol, and fluids. The house has Costa Rican coffee and fresh cold filtered water, but you can purchase items you want in your coffee and/or alcohol for the week. The trip will include breakfast and dinner and there are beautiful affordable places to get lunch on the beach.
Costa Rica is wildly different across the country. It is a fascinating place and you may want to see other parts of the country before or after the Wellness Week. If you are interested in ideas on places to visit, feel free to contact Eileen for recommendations. Be sure to book your travel so that you arrive and depart Liberia airport with the trip so you are not charged for private transport to/from the airport.
There is no need to bring Costa Rican Colones. At the time of this writing, $563 Colones = 1$ US Dollar. All establishments take US Dollars. It is helpful to bring around $100 US cash in $1 or $5 bills for tipping drivers, etc. Most establishments take credit cards. The only money you will need is for any extra excursions/spa treatments you wish to take, lunches or souvenirs.
Once you are accepted, we will send suggestions for packing as we get closer. It is a very casual place- think clean T-shirt for dinner and flip-flops vibe.
Communication. We make every effort to ensure our group emails make it around increasingly vigilant spam filtering, however, this is not foolproof. Please add eileen@eileenogrady.net to your contacts, and check your spam filters regularly. If you have not heard from us in a while, please contact us to make sure you haven’t missed any important communication.
I know you are all busy and will try not to ask for too much info before we go but will need flight info for ground transport and dietary restrictions for the chef.
