Illumin8 Your Life Retreat
October 5 - 10, 2026
A Journey to Holistic Harmony in the Heart of Costa Rica's Crystal Mountains
ABOUT THE RETREAT, Costa Rica
The Best Spa Retreat - South America by The Luxury Spa Edit Awards 2025, The Retreat Costa Rica. A luxury wellness boutique resort and spa that was also voted as Condé Nast Traveller #9 Best Destination Spa in the World in the U.K. magazine's 2023 Readers' Choice Awards. Nestled within The Retreat, a luxurious crystal mountain wellness resort, this experience invites you to explore yourself, and the beautiful lands of Costa Rica.
Experience a transformative journey at the Illumin8 Your Life Retreat in Costa Rica. You’ll leave with:
Tailored diet plans and lifestyle instructions
Herbal and medicinal recommendations
Simple yet effective home remedies
Guidance for long-term wellness and balance
A deep sense of peace and rejuvenation
Clarity and Energetic alignment
This six day, five night stay retreat includes:
Three organic, locally sourced meals each day
Fresh Pressed Green Juice to start your day as well as Costa Rican coffee grown right on the property
Fresh handmade teas daily to start your lunch
Daily Yoga with Spartanburg’s Bend Fit Yoga Owner, April Dodson
Private Transportation to / from the SJO airport*
Guided hikes on the Crystal Mountain
Sound Bowl Healing
Cooking Class, Optional
$100 Spa Credit
10% Discount on Spa Services booked in advance, View Menu
20% Discount on Tours & excursions bookings made before arrival: View Options
"Transform Your Life in 30 Days with Healthy Habits" guide
"Meditation for Busy People” eBook
Prices include 13% tax
*private transportation will be arranged and billed at checkout
Not Included: Gratuities, Airfare, Add’l Spa Services, Alcoholic Beverages, any additional Meal Protein
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Deluxe/Premium Room
$ 3100/person (double occupancy - 2 Queen Beds )
The Premium Room has expansive views to the mountains that can be seen from the luxurious King-Sized Beds or on the spacious balcony and sitting area adorned with hanging chair swings. Coco is our King suite situated near the yoga studio with a large, covered balcony for enjoying the vast views of the mountain, valley, and ocean.
The Santosha Loft
$ 4400 /person (single occupancy - 1 King Bed)
Santosha Luxury Lofts — a remarkable new addition to The Retreat Costa Rica. Located one row lower on our soul-nourishing crystal-quartz mountain, providing a unique opportunity to immerse yourself even deeper in nature's splendor.
To reserve your stay, use the section below, a call with me will follow to ensure all your retreat questions are answered and to start planning your retreat
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Double OCCUPANCY
$ 3100 / person
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Single OCCUPANCY - Santosha Loft
$4400 /person
(one King bed)
FAQs
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We will be staying at The Retreat Costa Rica, a world-class, nature-inspired, holistic healing oasis located in Atenas, Alajuela. Just a 40-minute drive from SJO airport, The Retreat sits on a crystal mountain with breathtaking views of the tropical Costa Rican rainforest valley and the Pacific Ocean. The venue offers unique rooms, a Healing Center and Spa, farm-to-table restaurants, saltwater pools, and tranquil jungle and river paths designed to calm the mind and relax the senses.
The Retreat Costa Rica, a luxury wellness boutique resort and spa, voted as Condé Nast Traveller #9 Best Destination Spa in the World in the U.K. magazine's 2023 Readers' Choice Awards and 2025 Winner ‘Best Spa Retreat in South America’ by the Luxury Spa Edit Awards.
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At our Illumin8 Your Life Retreat, your experience is curated to include a guided crystal quartz mountain hike, rejuvenating yoga classes, a healing sound bath meditation, HypnoBreathwork, transportation to and from the airport, a spa voucher, and three daily meals sourced from 100% organic farms.
This five day, four night stay retreat includes:
three organic, locally sourced meals each day (most grown on the property)
transportation to and from the SJO airport
guided hike on the Crystal Mountain
Sound Bowl Healing - a truly beautiful experience. As an ancient technique that existed in several cultures, sound healing is a powerful therapy combining different healing sounds that will take you on a journey of deep meditation to improve your multidimensional frequency and ignite your state of consciousness where all layers of your luminous energy field (body, mind, soul, spirit) are awakened.
optional: Wellness Cooking Class - a fun, hands on experience with a chef from The Retreat learning how to make simple, nutrient dense foods for when you get back home.
Daily Yoga, morning and afternoon classes available.
$100 Spa Credit
"Transform Your Life in 30 Days with Healthy Habits" guide
"Meditation for Busy People” eBook
PLUS, new friendships and a life changing experience
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You're an Entrepreneur Seeking Balance: If you're a business owner looking to strike a harmonious balance between personal well-being and professional success, this retreat provides the ideal environment.
You're Curious About Holistic Approaches: If you're curious about holistic approaches to health and wellness, our retreat offers a comprehensive exploration of practices like meditation and HypnoBreathwork.
You Crave Transformative Experiences: For those eager to explore transformative experiences and tap into the rejuvenating power of nature, the Crystal Mountain Wellness Resort in Costa Rica provides an enchanting backdrop.
You're Ready for Self-Discovery: If you're on a quest for self-discovery and personal growth, the Illumin8 Your Life Retreat provides a nurturing space to delve into mindfulness practices and gain insights into your holistic well-being.
You Appreciate the Serenity of Costa Rica: Nature enthusiasts seeking to connect with the serene beauty of Costa Rica will find the crystal quartz mountain, yoga classes, meditation sessions, and HypnoBreathwork sessions a perfect sanctuary.
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Deposit: $500 USD (non-refundable) per room is required to secure the space. The remaining balance is required as follows:
90 days prior the arrival: 30% of the grand total of the reservation
60 days prior the arrival: 50% of the grand total of the reservation
30 days prior the arrival: Remaining balance is dueZelle or Venmo available, 3% added for credit card
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Room Cancellation:
60 days - 31 days prior the arrival date will incur a charge of $390 per room.
30 days to NO SHOW: 100% penalty for total reservation of each cancelled room. Guest cancellation or changes on the room distribution:
*15 days prior the arrival: 100% penalty for the total reservation of each guest cancelled, credit for future stay.
Force Majeure: If for any reason beyond its control, including, but not limited to, strike, labor dispute, accident, act of war, act of God, fire, flood, earthquake, severe weather conditions or other emergency condition, the Hotel is unable to perform its obligations under this Agreement, such non-performance is excused and the Hotel may terminate the Agreement without further liability of any nature, upon return of the Patron’s deposit(s). In no event shall the Hotel be liable for indirect or consequential damages of any nature for any reason whatsoever.

