Blue Spirit, Costa Rica
July 11 – 18, 2026
A week-long jhana meditation retreat on a hilltop overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Nosara, Costa Rica. Jungle, beach, pool. All meals, lodging, group airport shuttles, and a full program are included. No meditation experience required.
From $4,995 per person (Limited Offer: Save $3,000 on Shared Bookings.)
Retreat info
Blue Spirit sits on a hilltop in Nosara overlooking Playa Guiones on Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula. Walking distance to one of Costa Rica's most beautiful beaches. The center is known for its eco-conscious atmosphere and world-class facilities.
All rooms include air conditioning and ensuite bathrooms. Accommodations range from standard rooms to luxury suites. Rooms in the Main Building are closest to the meditation hall and buffet.
What's included:
- Seven nights at Blue Spirit Retreat Center
- All meals (buffet-style, primarily vegetarian, with locally sourced fish three evenings per week)
- Group shuttle from Liberia airport (LIR) on July 11 and return shuttle on July 18
- 1-on-1 sessions with experienced facilitators
- Group meditation, guided practice, and instruction
- Pool access, private beach trail, and retreat center grounds
- Air-conditioned rooms with ensuite bathrooms
- Post-retreat alumni community access via Circle
- On-site café available for additional purchase (specialty coffee, smoothies, snacks — not included in retreat price)
✓ Arrival
Saturday, July 11. Check-in from 3:00-4:00 PM. Opening session at 5:00 PM. Please arrive by 4:00 PM.
✓ Daily structure
The retreat day runs 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Sessions include group instruction, guided meditation, 1-on-1 facilitation, and dedicated solo practice time.
✓ Departure
Saturday, July 18. Programming ends around 9:00 AM. Check out by 10:00 AM. Please plan to leave no earlier than 9:00 AM.
Before you book
✓ You must be at least 18 years old to attend
✓ Participation requires completing a mental health screening and signing required agreements
✓ Do not book flights or make travel arrangements until your screening is complete and your spot is confirmed. Screenings begin no later than February 15
✓ Check flight availability to Liberia (LIR) before securing your spot — not all cities have daily flights, and you must land by 1:00 PM on July 11 to catch the group shuttle
✓ This is a full-week retreat — only sign up if you can attend the entire program from July 11 through July 18
✓ July weather: sunny mornings with occasional afternoon rain, 77-86°F. Pack for both sun and rain. Rooms are air-conditioned. Bring insect repellent (also available at the venue gift store)
✓ Shared booking discount: book with a friend or partner and save $1,500 per person on eligible room types. Email retreats@jhourney.io with your friend/partner cc'd to claim your code before booking. Eligible Rooms: Couples: Superior Ocean View, Ocean View, Mountain View, Garden Suite. Friends (Separate Beds): Ocean View, Mountain View.
✓ Flexible payment available: 3 monthly installments on any room type
✓ A limited number of scholarships are available — email retreats@jhourney.io
Fly into Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) in Liberia. The drive to Blue Spirit is approximately 3 hours.
Complimentary group shuttles run from LIR on Saturday, July 11 between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM. Your flight must land by 1:00 PM to catch the last shuttle. Return shuttles depart July 18 between 9:00 and 10:00 AM — book a return flight departing after 2:00 PM.
Check flight availability to Liberia before booking — not all cities have daily service to LIR. If arriving outside the shuttle windows, you can book a private taxi from the airport.
A participant-led carpool spreadsheet will be shared before the retreat.
What people are saying
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David Phelan
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Absolutely amazing. A secret nobody is talking about, and I've never felt anything like it. I'm so grateful; I'm a better and happier person.
Francisco Larrain
CTO of Topsort, ex-VP of Engineering Groupon, investor in SpaceX, Lyft
To know there's this infinite resource within me that's accessible without external conditions…it's just crazy. You can't unsee that.
Zach Lauzon
Google software engineer
This experience was the best thing that's happened to me this year. I had no idea how enjoyable meditation could be.
Ruby Yu
Founder of YC-backed 10 Lives, formerly at UCSF & Harvard
Why would I have a second piece of chocolate cake when I know I can beat that by 100x in 10 minutes with my eyes closed?
Nick Cammarata
AI Safety Researcher & former founder
The jhanas may be the single most important thing on the planet right now. You may think it's superintelligence or longevity. That's nothing without wellbeing.
Shamil Chandaria
Oxford neuroscientist, ex-DeepMind
Hermitage Room
$4,995
The Hermitage Rooms are located in the main building, reachable by stairs. The rooms feature a desk, a full ensuite bathroom with solar hot water, air conditioning, and an overhead fan. This room option has a queen-sized bed only, specifically designed for singles.
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Nature Suite
$5,495
Nature Suites are spacious and cozy, located on a hillside amid the surrounding jungle and gardens, a short walk to the main building (reception, dining hall, etc.).
This room has a king or 2 twin beds and includes a daybed and a dedicated workspace area.
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Pacifico Cottage
$5,995
These beautiful and rustic rooms have one queen-size bed for a single person or couple, a full ensuite bathroom with an outdoor shower, air conditioning, an overhead fan, and a private porch with a hammock.
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Garden Suites
$6,695
Each suite provides a King bed to comfortably sleep two people, a private bathroom with solar hot water and A/C. These rooms have a safety box large enough to fit a 17" laptop computer.
A short walk up a small hill to the main building.
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Mountain View
$6,995
The Mountain Room double has a step-out balcony and large windows with an extraordinary mountain view to take in the true sound healing in Costa Rica. The room is tastefully furnished and provides the perfect space for one or two people. It has a king-sized bed or two twins with a full ensuite bathroom with solar hot water, air conditioning, and overhead fan. These rooms have a safety box large enough to fit a 17″ laptop computer. The Mountain View Rooms are located in the main building, reachable by stairs or elevator.
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Ocean View Room
$6,995
The Ocean View rooms have step-out balconies and beautiful ocean views. The rooms are tastefully furnished and provide the perfect space for one or two people. Each room has two twins, with a full ensuite bathroom with solar hot water, air conditioning, and overhead fan. These rooms have a safety box large enough to fit a 17″ laptop computer. The Ocean View Rooms are located in the main building, reachable by stairs or elevator.
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Superior Ocean View
$7,995
These beautiful Superior Ocean View rooms have a step-out balcony and lots of windows with extraordinary ocean views. The room is elegantly furnished to provide the most luxurious space for couples or singles. Each room has a king-sized bed, a private bathroom with solar hot water, air conditioning, and an overhead fan. These rooms have a safety box large enough to fit a 17″ laptop computer. The Superior Ocean View Rooms are located in the main building, reachable by stairs or elevator.
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