Celebrate in Community, Not in Crowds
Forget traditional family gatherings, this is a place to belong without obligation. Each day offers group experiences that foster connection and inner peace, from sound baths and cacao ceremonies to sunset fire circles and moonlit gatherings under the Guanacaste Tree.
Guests share stories, sip handcrafted cocktails, and celebrate life surrounded by nature and new friends. It’s a community that feels like family, just without the stress.
Discover the full list of events in our Holiday Calendar and start planning your escape.
Wellness, Flavor, and Festivity in Perfect Balance
Wake up to morning yoga and nature hikes, spend your afternoons with sound healing sessions, fitness classes, cooking courses, and close your evenings with music, firelight, and starlit meditation.
Holiday Highlights at The Retreat Costa Rica
- Christmas Eve Dinner — A feast of inspired Costa Rican flavors and soulful cuisine.
- Sangria Sunsets at La Diosa Lounge — Tropical cocktails, live music, and golden skies set the tone for connection and celebration.
- Wellness Gatherings — Sound healing, cacao ceremonies, and moonlit serenity designed to restore body and spirit.
- Guided Nature Walks — Explore the lush jungle trails surrounding The Retreat and reconnect with the beauty of Costa Rica.
- Fitness Experiences — Glutes & Legs, Full Body Mobility, and Aqua Vitality classes to move, tone, and renew.
- Holiday-Inspired Workshops — Festive cookie decorating, creative vision boarding, and cacao-infused cooking sessions.
- New Year’s Eve Celebration — Music, mindful indulgence, and a starlit dinner that welcomes renewal and joy.
And yes, there’s plenty of fun and relaxation, from ecstatic dance to mixology and coffee tastings, proving that wellness can be joyful, social, and vibrant.
For those seeking even deeper transformation, explore our award winning Vida Mia Spa and Santosha Wellness Club, offering curated rituals, IV therapies, and rejuvenating treatments designed to restore balance and vitality.
For Those Seeking Connection — or Solitude
Whether you’re traveling solo, escaping winter with a partner, or simply skipping the family gathering this year, The Retreat offers the freedom to redefine what the holidays mean to you.
Spend your days in quiet reflection, join communal activities, or indulge in a spa day that detoxes the mind and body. End your evening with fine dining at Mystique Rooftop, or relax in ultimate luxury at The Residence — our private villa experience overlooking the valley.
Plan Your Holiday Escape
Spaces during the holidays are limited, and this is one of our most magical times of year.
Visit The Retreat Costa Rica to explore our December offers which has up to 40% off select stays and packages.
Leave behind the cold, the crowds, and the expectations and discover a holiday that feels like home, only warmer.