Rejuvenate, Refresh and Reconnect with the Well-Intentioned Life on the Beaches of Puerto Carrillo and Samara, Costa Rica

January 24th-31st, 2027

Join us for a retreat in Body, Mind and Soul with Yoga sessions, Mindfulness Practices and Ecotours. With an emphasis on personal well-being and authentic connection, we will indulge in all of the beautiful things Costa Rica has to offer.  In the midst of good company, we will take a lighthearted approach to wellness and health and learn how to align actions with values. Whether you want to embark on a “journey of turning over a new leaf” with your health or simply have a week to unwind and restore some healthy habits, you will be fully supported in exploring your journey towards living your best life.

Trip Highlights

  • Morning Grounding: Yoga, Mindfulness and Breath
    Start each day with deep connection to your body, breath, and intention

  • Nourish from the Inside Out: Private Chef Dining
    Fresh, healthy local meals thoughtfully prepared just for our group

  • Beach and Jungle Horseback Adventure:
    Experience the magic of horses as we explore sand, surf, and tropical trails.

  • Mindfulness Practices and Intentional Living Conversations:
    Simple, powerful practices to help you slow down, tune in, reset and develop a sustainable plan for back at home

  • Space to Simply Be: Rest, Explore, Connect
    Plenty of free time to walk the beach, discover the small town of Samara, read, unwind, or deepen a meaningful conversation

  • Deep Restoration: Private In-House Massage
    Optional one-on-one bodywork to fully relax, release, and renew

  • A Magical Ocean Kayak & Snorkel:
    Paddle along the coastline and slip beneath the surface to explore vibrant marine life and crystal-clear waters.

  • Reset, Rejuvenate and Refresh with the Sounds of the Ocean out your front door: 
    Total immersion in the sweet and wild landscapes of nature

Trip Includes

  • 8 nights of La Pura Vida, including the first night stay in Liberia upon arrival

  • All in-country travel with a private van rental

  • Healthy, simple and locally sourced meals each day prepared by our in-house chef

  • 2 health coaching calls with Heather before the trip and 1 after the trip to continue with your intentions of Living in Wellness

  • 1 call with Trish prior to the trip to talk about trip logistics and to set trip intentions

  • 1 on 1 time with Heather and/or Trish for coaching/fitness consulting while on site

  • All Yoga, Wellness and Tour Activities while together

Trip Details

Cost:

  • Single room:  King Bed: $6,000 (2 rooms available)

  • Shared room: Queen Beds:  $5,200 (1 room available)

  • Shared room: 1 King Bed: $5,700 ( 1 available)  1 Single Bed: $5,000 (1 available)

  • $1000 will reserve your spot and payments plans are tailored to individual needs.

  • What’s not included:  airfare, travel insurance, gratuities and restaurant meals

  • Additional travel insurance is required, along with verification of this insurance, 1 month prior to the trip.

Liability and release forms will be emailed to you 4 weeks prior to the trip. Please return them 1 month before our departure date, to Joy Rides Coaching at joyrides.dgo@gmail.com.  

Yoga and Fitness Level

Experience with yoga is not required for this supportive journey. Each person will be encouraged to explore variations of the practice that feel best for them in each individual moment. We will blend the various skills of Yoga including poses for strengthening and stretching, breathing, mindfulness, and relaxation.  This will all be layered on the central philosophies of the Yogi lifestyle including compassion, honesty and calm inward focus.

Fitness Level is rated at 2 out of 5.  We will be doing activities that require a small amount of hill climbing during the tours, as well as general fitness to be walking on the beach.

AmesA Message from Heather Main (on the left)

I have a passion for fitness and health education and have been working to help people transform their lives and take charge of their physical and mental wellbeing for over 30 years.  I’m a board certified Integrative Health Coach, a Certified Fitness Trainer, and have a master’s degree in health education. I live in Burlington VT and when I’m not working in health and fitness, I love (non-competitive) social sports, horses, water activities of all kinds and reading. I’m a proud mom of two college-age boys.  Please visit my website for a lot more info: www.mainwellness.com

Meet Your Coaches

A Message from Trish Lemke (on the right)

I feel blessed to live in Durango, Colorado where the mountains, deserts and rivers of the Southwest feed my soul.  I started Joy Rides Coaching and Adventure Travel because I love combining self-growth and learning with experiences that get us just a bit outside of our comfort zones and help us feel truly alive. Horses, nature and travel are my modes for doing this and I love to share this passion with my clients. I’m lucky enough to say that my job is leading horseback riding, hiking and retreat groups all over Europe, Costa Rica, South America and the Southwest!  I believe that everyone should travel and have adventures as much as they can ~ it transforms us in ways that are miraculous!

Oh, and by the way, I do have credentials!  Along with 25+ years of experience in human wellness and horse wellness, I’m a Certified Martha Beck Life coach and a Certified Equine Interaction Professional in Education.

Cancellation policy:

If you have to cancel, costs are fully refundable (less deposit) up to 180 day (6 months) before the start of the trip. Between 120 and 180 days before the trip, 50% of the costs are refundable.  If you have to cancel 0-120 days before the trip, the costs are nonrefundable, but are transferable to another person. The trip deposits are nonrefundable and all payment refunds are subject to a 3.5% credit card/online banking fee. However, this deposit amount may be transferred to another excursion is space is available and if your spot is able to be filled for the trip that you originally booked.