THE ESSENCE RETREAT
Inner Alchemy, Sound & Voice Activation
Blue Spirit · Costa Rica · December 5-12, 2026
MEET YOURSELF BEYOND EVERYTHING YOU'VE LEARNED TO BE
This is an invitation to step out of your daily life, the patterns, and the identities you’ve been holding — and return to the deeper intelligence within your body. The place where your energy, your voice, and your truth naturally align. Over seven days in the lush and powerful nature of Costa Rica, you will enter a deeply transformative field. Through inner alchemy, sound and voice activation, nervous system reset, and embodied practices, we initiate real change from within. This is about remembering. Recalibrating to your frequency. And returning to your original blueprint. Held in nature, supported by community, and guided professionally with depth and love — this retreat is a powerful reset into a more aligned, alive, and embodied way of being.
MEET YOUR GUIDES
PRISCILLA COBLENTZ
Voice and sound guide creating spaces for deep listening, authentic expression, and a return to inner alignment through resonance and embodiment.
JOANNA-MARIA WIERSMA
Inner alchemy guide and somatic practitioner devoted to transformation through presence, embodiment, and the integration of shadow, in service of truth.
WHERE WE GATHER
Blue Spirit Retreat Center
Nosara, Costa Rica
December 5 – 12, 2026
Blue Spirit is one of the foremost world-class yoga and meditation retreat centers in Costa Rica, providing an extraordinary setting to all who are dedicated to spiritual transformation, personal growth, and environmental sustainability.
Perched on a hilltop that overlooks the Pacific Ocean and a three-mile long white sand beach that is protected as a turtle refuge – Blue Spirit offers an extraordinarily beautiful and natural setting on one of Costa Rica’s renowned white sand beaches, supporting your retreats, workshops, and trainings to be a deeply nurturing and unforgettable experience.
NOURISHMENT FOR THE BODY
What you take in becomes part of your field. Here, nourishment is approached with intention—designed to support clarity, vitality, and energetic coherence. Meals are fresh, vibrant, and attuned to the body’s natural intelligence, inviting you to slow down and truly receive.
As you soften into presence, eating becomes more than habit—it becomes a subtle recalibration, a way of bringing your body back into harmony with itself.
HEALING GROUNDS
The land holds you in a quiet, responsive stillness. Surrounded by dense jungle and the rhythm of the ocean, there is a natural invitation to drop beneath the surface of the mind and into the deeper layers of your being.
In this environment, your voice, your breath, and your awareness begin to reorganize. Through sound, silence, and shared resonance, you’re supported in listening more closely—to what is true, to what is ready to shift, and to what is asking to be expressed.
BLUE ZONE MAGIC
This land is part of one of the world’s Blue Zones—regions where life is lived with a deeper sense of connection, simplicity, and longevity. There is a natural coherence here, shaped by the rhythms of the earth, the warmth of community, and a way of living that honors what is essential.
Being in this environment begins to shift something subtle within you. Your system slows. Your breath deepens. You remember a pace that feels more human, more sustainable, more true. It’s not something to force—it’s something your body recognizes, and gently returns to.
What souls are we calling in?
The ones who feel ready to take radical responsibility for their life. The ones ready to let go of all the stories and stored emotions that don’t serve anymore.
The ones who want to step into their true authentic power and share their unique gifts with the world.
No previous experience is needed; we welcome everybody.
In this retreat you will experience:
- A deeper connection to your essence and inner knowing
- Freedom in your expression, voice, and authenticity
- Deep and authentic connection with self and others
- Time in nature to slow down, reset, and recalibrate
- A more regulated and resilient nervous system
- A safe space to integrate and realign
- Support from community; we are all walking each other home
THE RHYTHM OF OUR DAYS TOGETHER
WAKE UP
We begin each day with the activation of our bodies; through movement, breath and a deep listening to what is present within. From this place of attunement, we ease into a nourishing breakfast that supports and grounds us for the day to come.
MORNING
The morning sessions invite you into deep shared exploration, spaces of collective inquiry, relational depth, and embodied inner work. Here, insight is not only understood, but also somatically integrated.
AFTERNOON
After a delicious, consciously prepared lunch, the afternoons open into expansion. Through sound and voice activation, we work with frequency, expression, and the intelligence of the body to land deeper into your essence.
SUNSET
As the day softens, we move into sunset time; moments to rest, integrate, connect, or simply be by the ocean, allowing everything to settle naturally.
EVENING
In the evening, we gather again for a soul-nourishing dinner, followed by a space for connection, sharing, meditation, and gentle integration of the day.
Your Investment
Total Retreat Investment
$2,342 – $4,522
(Depending on your room selection)
This cost includes:
- Seven nights of lodging in options ranging from comfortable shared spaces to ocean view rooms
- Three consciously prepared meals per day
- World-class daily program facilitation and on-site support
- Scheduled group events
- Access to a private beach and saltwater infinity pool
- Wifi access
This cost DOES NOT include:
- Airfare
- Transportation to/from the airport to the retreat center (You can book transportation through Blue Spirit for aprox. $75 one way.)
- Side excursions
- Spa treatments
- Staff gratuity
- Trip insurance is also highly recommend when booking your airfare
Payment Options: Your retreat investment can be paid in full or split into four equal payments. The first payment (25%) is due at registration, with the remaining three payments invoiced and spaced evenly leading up to the retreat.
CHOOSE YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS
Want to book a shared room but need a roomie? We’re happy to help match you with a roommate if you don’t have one in mind. While we’ll do our best, we can’t guarantee placement. If no match is found, you’ll be responsible for the single occupancy rate.
SUPERIOR OCEAN VIEW W/AC
KING BED
OCEAN VIEW W/AC
KING OR 2 TWIN BEDS
MOUNTAIN VIEW W/AC
KING OR 2 TWIN BEDS
GARDEN SUITE W/AC
KING BED
PACÍFICO COTTAGE W/AC
QUEEN BED
NATURE SUITES W/AC
KING OR 2 TWIN BEDS
HERMITAGE SINGLE QUEEN ROOM W/AC
1 QUEEN BED
HERMITAGE TWIN ROOM W/AC
2 TWIN BEDS
ECO – COTTAGE
2 TWIN BEDS
PLATFORM TENT
QUEEN BED
“If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.”
~ Nikola Tesla
Resources & FAQs
Blue Spirit Retreat Center
You can find all the information about the amazing retreat center where we are gathering via this link:
Getting to know us
Stay tuned for the podcast from Priscilla & Joanna-Maria that is coming online here soon!
Contact us
If you have other questions you are welcome contact us on [email protected]
We are also happy to plan a call with you.
FAQs
How do I travel to Costa Rica?
Once your registration is complete, you’ll receive a detailed participant guide with everything you need to plan your journey — from travel logistics to local tips for a smooth and easeful arrival and departure.
For travel, most participants fly into Liberia International Airport (LIR). We recommend arriving no later than Saturday afternoon, as the retreat begins that evening. The program completes on Friday night, with departure scheduled after breakfast on Saturday morning. For your return, an afternoon flight from Liberia is usually the most comfortable option.
Shared shuttle transfers between Liberia Airport and Blue Spirit are available on Saturdays at an additional cost. The journey takes approximately 2.5 hours.
Alternatively, you can fly into Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in San José, followed by a short domestic flight to Nosara. Many people prefer this option as it reduces travel time on the ground.
You may also choose to arrive a bit earlier or extend your stay afterwards, allowing space to land, unwind, and integrate the experience more fully. All travel options and details are included in the participant guide.
What is the refund policy?
If you have to cancel, the refund depends on when you do:
3 + months in advance: 88% refund
1 – 3 months in advance: 55% refund
2 – 4 weeks in advance: 33% refund
0 – 2 weeks in advance: 11% refund
You are always welcome to let somebody else participate in your place and in that way keep the full payment.
What are the check-in & check-out times?
The retreat runs from Saturday the 5th to Saturday the 12th of December:
Check-in: from 16:00
Check-out: before 10:00
If you arrive earlier on Saturday, you are warmly welcome to already settle into the space and enjoy the beauty of the center — whether that’s taking in the ocean views, walking through the lush surroundings, or simply allowing yourself to land and unwind.
Luggage can be safely stored at the Front Desk upon arrival, so you can begin your experience with ease.
How is the accessibility of the Retreat Center?
Blue Spirit is beautifully situated on a hillside overlooking the ocean, immersed in lush jungle and directly connected to the beach. This natural setting is part of what makes the experience so unique, and it also means that the terrain is uneven.
Paths throughout the property include stone walkways, stairs, hills, and sandy areas. Some rooms and practice spaces require walking up and down stairs or navigating inclines.
To fully enjoy and participate in the retreat, it’s important that you feel comfortable moving through this type of environment. If you have any questions or specific concerns, you’re welcome to reach out in advance via [email protected].
What can I expect around meals and nourishment?
All meals are lovingly prepared and served in the Dining Hall, offering a moment to slow down, connect, and receive.
Meal times
Breakfast: 07:00 – 09:00
Lunch: 12:00 – 13:30
Dinner: 18:00 – 19:30
Dinner is provided on the day of arrival, and breakfast on the day of departure. Please note that lunch is not served on departure day.
Throughout the day, complimentary tea is available, and coffee is offered during meal times.
Dietary needs
We do our best to accommodate dietary requirements such as allergies or intolerances when shared at least two weeks in advance via your retreat organizer.
If you would like something extra, Blue Spirit has an amazing Organic Café that is open daily, with hours adjusted to the retreat schedule. It offers fresh juices, smoothies, baked goods, raw snacks, coffee specialties, kombucha and more.
