Bloom: An Invitation to Becoming
Guapinol, Costa Rica
February 8-15th, 2027
The Experience
Bloom is a small, intimate, women-centered retreat in Costa Rica — a space to slow down, reconnect, and soften into the version of yourself that already exists beneath the noise.
Set in the lush jungle at Selvática, our days are intentionally spacious and unhurried. Mornings begin with yoga, meditation, and breathwork, followed by time to rest, connect, and move at your own rhythm. Creative sessions offer a return to expression — a space to create freely, without pressure, and reconnect with your natural flow.
Throughout the week, we move between stillness and gentle adventure. You’ll have the option to experience a sunset horseback ride through the jungle or unwind with a massage, spend slow mornings immersed in nature, and explore Rainmaker’s waterfalls and forest trails. We’ll also spend a day in Manuel Antonio National Park — walking through lush jungle paths, spotting wildlife, and arriving at some of Costa Rica’s most beautiful beaches.
There will be space for optional deeper experiences for those who feel called, always approached with care, intention, and personal choice.
This retreat isn’t about becoming someone new.
It’s about creating the space to feel what’s already there.
To soften. To open. To feel more like yourself again.
Designed for all levels, everything is optional. There is space for rest, solitude, and integration — allowing you to move through the experience in a way that feels true to you.
About
Selvática Eco Retreat
Nestled in the hills above Costa Rica’s Central Pacific coast, Selvática is a sanctuary for renewal. Hand-built with intention by founders Sander and Cristina, this eco retreat honors simplicity, mindfulness, and connection to the earth.
With two open-air yoga shalas — the Sky Shala overlooking the ocean and the Jungle Shala nestled beneath the trees — every practice feels like an offering to the land. The sounds of birds and the hum of the forest become part of each meditation and ritual.
Where: Near Jacó and Manuel Antonio National Park
Beaches nearby: Bejuco & Esterillos Este (~20 minutes)
Nourishment
Meals are prepared by Cristina, a registered dietitian and chef, using farm-to-table ingredients sourced from nearby villages. Expect colorful, mostly plant-based dishes — grounding, vibrant, and nourishing.
All dietary needs can be accommodated with love and care. Each meal is served in the open-air dining space, surrounded by the sounds of the jungle and the warmth of community.
About your hosts
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I’m a retreat host, yoga teacher, and creative, and over the past few years I’ve been building a life centered around slow travel, wellness, and creating meaningful experiences in places that feel deeply connected to nature.
Hosting retreats is something I’ve felt called to for a long time. I remember first hearing about retreats while traveling and feeling like it was something I wanted to be a part of — but not fully knowing how or when that would happen.
Over time, that curiosity turned into something more real.
Through my own experiences — traveling, learning, cooking for retreats, studying yoga and Ayurveda — I began to understand the kind of spaces I wanted to create.
Spaces that feel warm, grounded, and intentional.
Where people can arrive as they are, without pressure to be anything else.My approach isn’t about rigid structure or perfectly curated schedules. I create a thoughtful flow for the week, but I also leave space for things to unfold naturally — for the group to connect, for conversations to happen, and for each person to have their own experience within it.
I care a lot about how things feel — the energy of a space, the pacing of a day, the small details that make people feel comfortable and held.
During the retreat, I’ll be there to guide practices, support the overall flow, and hold space but also to experience it alongside you.
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Chiko is a lifelong student and fellow explorer on an over a decade-long road of self-inquiry and world travel.
A creative, and practitioner across genre and modalities; he listens, and guides through grounding, music, and mindfulness practices that aid in presence, balancing the mind and body, and finding flow in a demanding world.
He joins this special edition of Anila to support this group, exchange in knowledge and understanding, and learn together while being present in all there is to see, hear, and feel, among the beauty of Lake Atitlan and its people.
The flow of the week
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Element: Earth
A soft landing into the jungle.
Arrivals throughout the day, time to settle into your room, meet the space, and exhale from travel.
We will gather for our first shared dinner—an opening into the week, into the land, and into each other.
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Element: Earth
Arriving into your body and the rhythm of the space.
We begin the day with optional morning yoga, followed by a nourishing breakfast.
The rest of the day is intentionally open—time to receive a massage, journal, rest, or simply be.Evening:
We gather for our opening ceremony with cacao, intention setting, and a guided sound journey—rooting into presence and setting the foundation for the days ahead. -
Element: Water
Opening to expression, flow, and feeling.
Morning yoga and breakfast to start the day.
Late morning, we come together for a juicing workshop—a sensory experience that invites play, color, and creative nourishment.The afternoon is spacious.
For those who feel called, there will be the option to participate in a guided mushroom experience—deepening connection, intuition, and inner exploration.Evening:
Light, quiet, and reflective—allowing emotions and insights to move gently through. -
Element: Water
We leave early for a waterfall experience, surrounded by lush jungle and fresh water—an energizing and deeply grounding reset.
We return for a relaxed brunch.
The afternoon is slow and open—time for rest, journaling, bodywork, or simply soaking in the space. -
Element: Air
Space, breath, and perspective.
A slower morning with optional yoga and breakfast.
The day is open—pool time, massage, reading, or quiet reflection.Evening:
Choose what you need most:
🐎 Optional sunset horseback ride through the jungle
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✨ additional time for rest and spaciousnessA day to breathe, process, and integrate.
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Element: Fire
Energy, vitality, and connection to life.
Morning yoga and breakfast before we head out to Manuel Antonio National Park.
We’ll spend time walking through the park, spotting wildlife, and enjoying the beach—fully alive in the experience.
Return in the afternoon for rest.
Evening:
✨ Closing circle + final dinner together
A moment to reflect, share, and honor the transformation of the week. -
Element: Ether
Completion, reflection, and integration.
A final morning practice and breakfast together.
We gather for a soft closing circle—integrating, reflecting, and creating space for what comes next. -
If you want it softer + more aligned with your tone:
Massages, facials, and energy healing sessions
Optional guided plant medicine experience for those who feel called. inquire directly for more details
Accommodations
Shared Accommodation
A beautiful shared room experience designed for connection, comfort, and ease. Perfect for those who enjoy a sense of community while still having space to rest and recharge.
Shared rooms are spacious and intentionally paired. If you’re joining with a friend, we’re happy to place you together.
This retreat is designed to feel both intimate and inclusive — a balance of shared moments and personal time.
You will have space to:
connect and be in community
step away and be with yourself
move at your own pace throughout the week
Trip Details
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6 night/7 day stay
All meals
Daily Yoga & Meditation
Meditation & Pranayama
Cacao Ceremony
Access to the Yoga Shala
Airport transfer
Waterfall Hike
Free Time
Manuel Antonio Park Tour
Sunset Horseback Riding OR Massage
Juicing Workshop
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Flights to and from Costa Rica
Travel insurance (required)
Alcohol and additional beverages outside of meals
Personal expenses
Gratuities for local guides and drivers
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February 8-15th, 2027
6 nights / 7 days at Selvatica Eco Retreat CenterShared Room — from $3,199 per person
A deposit is required to reserve your spot. Payment plans are available.
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To keep the experience flexible and personalized, the following offerings are available:
Massages, facials, and energy healing sessions
Optional guided psilocybin experience (for those who feel called)
These can be reserved in advance with early access booking or scheduled during your stay.
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Guests are required to have valid travel insurance for the duration of the retreat.
While every effort is made to create a safe and supportive experience, participants are responsible for their own wellbeing throughout the journey.
We’ll provide detailed guidance and support to help you prepare and arrive with ease.
