Because our retreat bookings are non-refundable, we highly recommend adding travel insurance—New England winters have claimed retreaters before, and we’re not letting a surprise storm (or life stuff) mess with your beach plans ❄️➡️🏝️

Where to get it:

• Through your airline at checkout (easy, but usually more basic coverage)
• A travel insurance comparison site like InsureMyTrip or Squaremouth (great for comparing plans + prices)
• Direct from a provider like Allianz, Travelex, Seven Corners, or World Nomads (pick what fits your trip best)

You’ll want to book your flight into Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR)—it’s the closest airport to our retreat accommodations. JetBlue, American Airlines, and Delta all offer routes from the Boston area to LIR.

Important: If you’re using our group airport transfers, you must fly into Liberia (LIR) to be included.

We offer discounted group transfers between Liberia (LIR) Airport and our villa for just $25 per person, each way. You’ll need to reserve this ahead of time so we can plan shuttles based on flight arrivals.

How it works (what we can tell you now):

• After you clear customs and you’re ready to leave the airport, look for the person holding a Light House Retreats sign — that’s your shuttle.
• Want a buddy? Use the group chat to connect with fellow travelers and walk out together if you prefer.
• Your exact shuttle time will be shared once we’ve received everyone’s flight numbers and have a headcount for each shuttle.

The day-before details: We’ll post the exact step-by-step procedure in the group chat the day before arrival (since our staff will be experiencing it too, we’ll be able to tell you exactly what to expect).

🌊🛍️🍴We’ll be spending a day exploring Playa Flamingo—a fun beach town with great food, shopping, a pier, and plenty of water sports + excursion options (snorkeling, boat trips, and more).

Guests will be responsible for purchasing their own lunch during this outing so you can roam, explore Playa Flamingo, and choose the local spot + flavors that call to you.

💛 Gratuity is not included in your retreat price. Tips are never required and are always 100% at your discretion, but if someone is providing a service, it’s a kind way to say thank you.

Who to tip (and when):

• Airport transfer driver: tip at the end of your ride (cash is great)
• 1:1 service providers (massage, reiki, reading, private sound healing, etc.): gratuity isn’t included — we suggest 15–20%
• Our maid, Mercedes (daily light cleaning): we recommend leaving $20 per person total at the end of your trip
• Our culinary team (Chef + assistant): we’ll collect a group gratuity to gift at our last dinner
  • Suggested contribution: $20–30 per day per person (or about $5–10 per meal)

Extra tip: If you venture out around town, it’s smart to have a little cash on hand for tips along the way (taxis, guides, etc.).

If there’s anyone else you’re wondering about, just ask us in the group chat and we’ll guide you.

Retreat enhancements, like airport transfers, food & drink packages, apparel, one-on-one sessions and more can still be booked at www.LightHouse-Retreats.com/enhancements/

Ocean Essentials

• Swimsuits: Bring at least two so you always have a dry one ready.
• Quick-dry or microfiber towel
• Sunscreen: Opt for reef-safe to protect marine life.
• Hat & Sunglasses: For sun protection.
• Flip-flops: Pack at least two pairs—just in case one goes missing or gets soaked!
• Lightweight cover-up or rash guard: Perfect for sun and wind.
• Reusable water bottle: Stay hydrated.
• Yoga mat/towel & attire (we do not provide yoga mats)

Jungle Adventure Must-Haves

• Waterproof hiking shoes: Trails can get muddy—waterproof is best! (Waterproof sneakers will work if needed, but hiking shoes are ideal.)
• Lightweight, long-sleeve shirt & pants: For bug and sun protection.
• Bug spray/insect repellent
• Optional:
  • Rain jacket or poncho: Weather can change fast in the jungle, so bring one if you prefer to stay extra dry.
  • Day backpack: Handy for snacks, water, and essentials on the go, but not required.

Dress to Shine

• We’ll have two opportunities during the retreat to “dress your best.” Bring something that makes you feel beautiful, confident, and ready to celebrate!

General Travel Goodies

• Casual, breathable clothing: It’s hot and humid—comfort is key.
• Travel-size toiletries
• Personal medications & a small first-aid kit
• Chargers & a portable battery pack
• Copy of your passport & travel insurance info
• A Good Book… or 2
• A journal or notebook (I know you don’t want to, but bring it anyway)
• Earplugs!  (If you are a light sleeper, especially if you have a roommate.)

Bonus Tips

• Pack layers—mornings and evenings can be cooler, especially after rain.
• If you have sensitive skin, bring your favorite after-sun lotion or aloe gel.
• Costa Rica style is relaxed and comfy, but don’t forget your special outfits for our celebration nights!
• Bring some cash for tipping (We will collect tips to present the Chef at our last dinner.)

For more inspiration:

• Costa Rica Packing List 2026 (Mytanfeet)
• Ultimate Packing Guide (FTLO Travel)
• Packing for Costa Rica: The Essentials (Two Weeks in Costa Rica)

1. Bring Your Passport!

• Make sure your U.S. passport is valid for your whole trip—don’t let it expire on you!
• You’ll also need to show proof of when you’re leaving Costa Rica (like your return ticket).Official Entry Requirements – Visit Costa RicaTraveling to Costa Rica: The Basics

2. Health & Wellness

• No special vaccines are required if you’re coming straight from the U.S., but it’s always smart to be up to date on routine shots.
• Check for any health advisories before you travel, just to be safe.CDC: Liberia, Costa Rica – Traveler View

3. Money Matters

• Credit cards are widely accepted, but having some Costa Rican colones on hand is super helpful for little purchases or tolls.
• ATMs are easy to find and usually give the best exchange rates.Costa Rica travel tips and advice needed?

4. Airport & Arrival Tips

• You’ll be flying into Liberia’s Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR)—the main gateway to the Pacific coast.
• Keep your passport and travel docs handy for customs and immigration; it makes arrival smoother!Airport Check In

5. Stay Informed

• Before you go, check the latest travel advisories from the U.S. Department of State—just for peace of mind.Costa Rica Travel Advisory | Travel.State.gov

6. Entry & Exit Details

• Sometimes you’ll be asked to show proof of funds or where you’re staying—no big deal, just have your info ready.
• Most airlines include the Costa Rica departure tax in your ticket, but it’s worth double-checking.Entry Requirements – Visit Costa Rica

Arrive. Exhale. Drop in. Today is about landing—downshifting your nervous system, settling into your body, and letting Costa Rica work its magic.

• Arrival & Welcome: A light snack + our signature sip waiting for you. Then we’ll do a quick little “welcome walk” to point out the must-knows (and a few hidden gems) before you head up to your suite to settle in.
• Settle + Land: Unpack, rinse off the travel day, and let this place start to feel like home.
• 5:00 PM — Opening Celebration + Seaside Sunset Ceremony: Come dressed in whatever makes you feel beautiful, empowered, and like the woman you’re becoming. Think elevated, radiant, and fully you. We’ll mingle, meet your crew, and go over the week’s flow so you feel clear and supported—and you’ll receive a little retreat surprise you’ll want to keep close all week—then we’ll drift to Playa Potrero for golden hour. Bare feet in the sand, salt air + crystal bowls, and a soulful shoreline release to reset your energy and get you ready for the days ahead.
• Dinner, Costa Rica-style: A vibrant, locally-inspired dinner curated by Chef Crystal + her right-hand magic-maker, Cecile—think Costa Rica meets cozy comfort, fresh ingredients, big flavor, & a celebratory toast to the week ahead.

Early Night: Shower, cozy up, and let your body fully arrive. Lights out early so you wake up clear, rested, and ready to dive into Day 2.

Move, sweat, stretch—come home to yourself. Today is where the flow really begins: we reconnect through movement, reflection, and a loving inventory of what’s been conditioning, what’s been coping, and what’s been carrying you.

• Wake-Up Ritual: A connected vinyasa flow to awaken the body’s energy and wisdom—steady, grounded, open.
• Breakfast: Nourish + connect (slow mornings, good energy).
• Unhook the Loop: Catch your go-to coping pattern in real time—and swap in a steadier, body-led response.
• Booty on the Beach: Glutes + legs with ocean air motivation—strong, sweaty, fun.
• The Reclaim Session: Decide what’s a yes, what’s a no, and what changes starting now.
• Lunch: Fresh, satisfying, and exactly what you’ll be craving.
• Golden Hour Flow: A yoga fusion of restorative, yin, and deepening flow—with sound—to release, integrate, and bring you all the way back to center.
• The Deep Exhale: A sound healing experience to let the nervous system melt and the whole day integrate.
• Bougie Barbecue: Super Bowl Edition: Elevated comfort food, Super Bowl sparkle, and an easy, cozy night together.
  • If you love football, you’ll have the game, the big moments, the commercials, the halftime—full vibe. If you’re here for the retreat, you’ll have the pool + patio, great food, easy conversation, and the freedom to slip out for a beach walk whenever you want. Think bougie barbecue with a Super Bowl backdrop: high energy when you want it, total chill when you don’t.

Release the noise and hear what’s true. This is your inner recalibration—clearing mental clutter and outside distractions so your truth feels clean, steady, unmistakable. Less noise. More discernment. More alignment.

• Clear the Static: Engaged yin—deliberate stillness and sensation to clear mental clutter, letting intensity soften into clarity as you come back to center.
• Breakfast: A nourishing start + slow sips before we head out for the day.
• Flamingo Beach Free Play: Shuttle to the beach hub and settle into full vacation mode—swim, lounge, shop, grab beach bites, and enjoy the pier (your launch point for boat excursions, water sports, and ocean adventures).
  • This is your built-in “do whatever you want” day—because freedom is part of the healing, too. No schedule to chase, no gold stars for productivity. Just you, the ocean, and permission to follow your own rhythm (yes, even if that rhythm is “nap, snack, repeat”).
  • A few quick logistics + why it’s set up this way:
    • Lunch is on your own today on purpose—so you can explore what the area has to offer and eat what you’re actually craving.
    • We’re providing the shuttles to/from the beach hub, so it’s easy and stress-free. We’ll post shuttle times on the final schedule (coming soon).
    • You’re free to roam: beach time, pier time, shopping, or booking something fun on the water—then we’ll reconnect back at home base later so you can rinse off the salt, reset, and slide into the evening feeling sun-kissed and pleasantly unbothered.
• The Frequency Reset: Come back, get cozy, and let this sound healing experience clear what your day by the ocean couldn’t.
• Dinner: Salty night air, an inspired entrée, and an easy, connected table—good people, good stories, and that calm, clear feeling settling in.

Open up and actually receive it. Your flow expands when you stop blocking the good. Today is about receiving—love, support, pleasure, prosperity, rest, joy—without bargaining for it.

• Soft Start: A slow, steady blend of breath-led yoga and sound healing to open the energy and set the tone for receiving.
• Breakfast: Nourish, connect, and ease into the day.
• Abundance Activation: Worthiness work, energetic shifts, and practical tools to stop pushing away what you want.
• Booty on the Beach (Round 2): A different beach burn—glutes + legs with a fresh sequence and a little extra fire.
• Flow With Change: From gripping to gliding—make room for the new without overthinking it.
• Lunch: Refuel, reset, and soak up the mid-day ease.
• Golden Hour Flow: A yoga fusion of restorative, yin, sound healing, and deepening flow—to unwind your body and let the day land.
• The Deep Exhale: A sound healing experience to melt into rest and let the system receive on a deeper level.
• Dinner: Casual, comfy, and delicious—good plates, easy laughs, and the kind of night that feels like a deep breath.

Embody the version of you that’s ready. Today is embodiment—moving through the world as the version of you who trusts herself. We reinforce boundaries, strengthen your “why,” and build the inner steadiness that doesn’t fold when old patterns try to pull you back. This is flow with backbone.

• Anchor In: A powerful slow flow to cultivate quiet strength—steady, grounded, and true, even as old patterns tug at the edges.
• Breakfast: Fuel up and head out.
• Jungle Excursions: We’ll split into two groups for the day’s adventures—wild beauty, big nature energy, and stories you’ll be telling forever—then we’ll reunite back at home base to swap highlights and land back in.
• The Deep Exhale: A sound healing experience to come back, get cozy, and let the sound vibrations smooth out the edges after a full day out.
• The Soul Glow Soirée: This is our final dinner celebration—and we’re making it special. Dress up, feel your best, and come ready to celebrate everything you’ve moved through this week. Show up, show off that new soul glow, and let’s toast to the version of you you’re taking with you.

Integrate it—keep it when you leave. Today, we turn breakthroughs into real-life rhythm: simple rituals, clear goals, supportive boundaries, and next steps that fit your actual life. Small shifts create big outcomes—and you’re not here to go back to “before.”

• Closing Ritual: Pura Vida Flow—an unforced practice that follows your natural rhythm, helping everything from the week land in the body (and feel doable back home).
• The Farewell Feast (Breakfast Edition): Coffee, closure, and the sweetest kind of togetherness.
• Check-Out + Airport Shuttles: Smooth departures, supported logistics, and home you go—with your flow intact.