Costa Rica Yoga Retreat
Center Yourself in a Private Jungle Oasis
6 nights
May 4th — 10th, 2025
Early Bird Incentive!
Save $200 if you put your deposit down before the end of 2024!
Your jungle oasis awaits you…
I’ve been to Costa Rica a handful of times now, and I’ve decided my favorite area is actually inland. In the depths of the rainforest with the volcanos and the birds and the monkeys and the beautiful waterfalls! I love it!
This amazing off-grid ecolodge I found will be exclusively ours for the entirety of our stay. With a river running through the property and multiple cabins and lodges exclusively for us to enjoy! This simple yet comfortable spot is truly a tranquil jungle oasis. La Carolina Lodge boasts several hot tubs, a farm, greenhouse, spa, and a yoga platform right next to the river! All food is made and prepared fresh for us on-site. I cannot wait for another adventure in Costa Rica!!! I hope you will join me!
The Venue
La Carolina Lodge is the perfect place for both nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. Overlooking a fresh water river and immersed in lush tropical forests we offer the perfect Costa Rica getaway experience for our guests to enjoy.
Our cabins are designed to create a unique “off the grid experience”. Nestled on the eastern slopes of Volcano Tenorio, our accommodations are surrounded by magical scenic views. Our guests can enjoy a refreshing swim in our crystal clear river, relax in our one-of-a-kind wood-fired hot tub, sun on the deck, walk through our lush tropical forest, bird watch while sitting in comfort on the veranda, horse ride through our meadows, milk cows, and so much more.
On site Costa Rican wildlife includes a vast array of birds, including toucans, parrots, hummingbirds, Montezuma Oropendola and many more. Their daily visits to our feeders are sure to delight both the advanced and novice bird watchers.
For the more adventurous type, the River Float & Rafting tours on the nearby Rio Corobici river will get the heart going. There is also nearby breath taking Rio Celeste waterfall, located in National Park Volcano Tenorio. Or why not take a day trip to the spectacular Arenal Volcano where you can experience canopy tours, hot springs and hikes to a spectacular waterfall.
The colourful frogs and butterflies, including the giant Morpho, are a sight to behold. A stroll around our property will bring you into contact with many bromeliads, wild orchids and other flora. Tropical mammals include monkeys, sloths and more.
For this retreat, the tuition cost is the same for everyone. I will do my best to accommodate your lodging preference (single, double, triple, quad occ) depending on who you are traveling with or if you are traveling solo. Accommodations will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis when you put down your deposit.
Please remember this is an off-grid ecolodge. It is a comfortable and unique stay. It is not a 5-star luxury resort.
Tuition
INVESTMENT
The total cost of this retreat is $2,200.
A $500 Deposit (per person) is required at the time of registration to secure your spot.
The rest must be paid in full by March 1st, 2025.
*Early Bird Incentive! Save $200 if you put your deposit down before the end of 2024! ($2000 total tuition)
Please pay me directly thru:
Cash
Check
Venmo — @Katie-Schiffgen
Zelle — katiecalv@gmail.com
Paypal (Please use the friends and family option) — kt_calvie@hotmail.com
Credit or debit card (a 3.5% processing fee will be added) — please ask Katie for a personal payment link
I am happy to take payment in increments as long as the full amount is paid by March 1st, 2025.
Payment by debit or credit will incur a 3.5% processing fee.
You are welcome to contact either Katie for inquiries and booking.
Katie: 801-425-3446 or katieschiffgen@me.com
What is included:
6 nights stay at La Carolina Lodge
3 meals per day — farm-to-table meals prepared fresh onsite
Fresh coffee, tea and homemade juices
Guided tour to Rio Celeste National Park
Daily Yoga, Breathwork, and Meditation classes
Live music to enjoy throughout the retreat by Tif Christopher and Mollie Fischer
Use of the private trails along the river and inside the forest
Exclusive use of La Carolina lodge facilities (nobody else will be there other than us!)
Swimming and fishing in the river
Tour of the greenhouse and gardens
Milking cows
Use of the fire heated hot tubs
Pedal around in the little boat and fish in our lake property
Try making your own sugar cane juice with a Trapiche
Tortilla making class
What your tuition does not include:
Airfare
Transportation to/from La Carolina Lodge
Spa services (outdoor massage platform overlooking the river)
Optional additional excursions (horseback riding, tubing, zip line, etc.)
Optional tips
A few more details
MUSIC
Live Music will be offered throughout the retreat to complement the classes and elevate the overall vibe! Tif and Mollie are some of the most talented musicians I know… and they are also amazing humans who contribute a lot to the group container! I am STOKED to have them coming along! It is such a special treat!
YOGA and other offerings
With a couple exceptions due to excursions, you can plan on practicing yoga or having some sort of movement or breathwork class twice per day. We will also meditate each morning before breakfast. All offerings are optional. You are welcome to take what works for you and leave the rest behind!
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
Plan to arrive on Sunday anytime after 1pm and your room should be available. If you would like an early check-in please let me know and if it can be accommodated, it will. You are definitely welcome to arrive at La Carolina Lodge earlier than 1pm, but your room may not be ready yet.
Check out on the 10th will be 11am. There will not be any scheduled activities on this day.
GETTING THERE
LIBERIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (LIR) – Suggested
Based on its distance from La Carolina Lodge, as well as uncongested location, this is definitely the preferred airport. If you do not wish to rent a car notice, airport transfers can be arranged. Advanced notice is required. A reliable taxi (4×4), which can accommodate up to 3-4 people, costs approximately $145.00 one way. Taxi for more then 3-4 people can be arranged.
DIRECTIONS BY CAR (Distances and times listed are approximate)
For travel to La Carolina Lodge, we recommend you rent a 4×4. A GPS in Costa Rica is highly recommended.
La Carolina Lodge GPS coordinates: N10.75224 W084.99174
From Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Highway #1& Hwy #6 Junction
On exiting Liberia International Airport, turn left toward Liberia on Highway #21. After 10 mi (16 km), in Liberia downtown, turn right on Highway #1 (Pan American Highway). Continue 25 mi (40 km) to the Highway #1 (Pan American Highway) & Hwy #6 (Upala) Junction. After 22mi (35 km) you will reach the town of Bijagua, a good place to do last minute shopping for alcohol or to withdraw cash for payment at the Lodge. Continue through the town of Bijagua on Highway #6 following the well-posted “La Carolina Lodge” signs. After 3.75 mi (6 km) beyond Bijagua, turn right at the “La Carolina Lodge” sign. Follow the paved road for 3.75 mi (6 km) to the town of San Miguel. Continue to follow the signs to La Carolina Lodge, which is now only 0.62 mi (1 km) away. Welcome to “Pure Costa Rica”.
Driving times by car:
Liberia International Airport: 1½ hrs
La Fortuna (Arenal Volcano): 1½- 2 hrs
San Jose International Airport: 4 hrs
Tamarindo or Flamingo Beaches (Scenic drive): 2½ – 3 hrs
Bijagua (Bank, gas station, supermarkets & restaurants): 25 minutes (12 km / 7.4 mi)
San Miguel (Local cantina with snacks, ice & beer): 1 km (<0.75 mi)
Key for the map above:
1: Rio Celeste Waterfall
2.Arenal Volcano
3. River floating and rafting
4. Las Pumas
5. Llano de Cortez Waterfall
PASSPORT
All participants must have a valid passport. Your passport must have at least 2 blank pages and be valid for at least 6 months after your departure date. No Visa is required for Americans coming for tourism and staying less than 30 days.
Travel Insurance is strongly encouraged.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Full refunds will be given up until January 1st, 2025. Cancellations after this date will forfeit the $500 deposit but will be refunded the rest. No refunds will be given after March 1st, 2025. No exceptions.
ADULTS ONLY
This is intended to be an adults only retreat. Please no children under the age of 18.
QUESTIONS?
Please feel free to contact me with questions anytime!
Katie: katieschiffgen@me.com or 801.425.3446