Day 1 · Saturday
Arrival & first fire
Settle into your room and meet the circle over dinner.
Your first evening is a chance to arrive, eat well and rest.
The week
The week.
Morning movement, the water and the land, shared meals and the evening fire.
The seven days14—20 November 2026 Cabo Matapalo, Costa Rica
14–20 November 2026
The seven days.
Day 2 · Sunday
Ceremony & rest
An optional ceremony morning, followed by time to recover.
Rest, bodywork or time by the water — at your own pace.
Day 3 · Monday
Personal practice
Optional individual ceremony sessions with the team.
There is also time for movement, sound, the ocean and the trails.
Day 4 · Tuesday
A day on the water
The boat day, surf at Pan Dulce or time on a quiet beach.
Space to enjoy the coast together and find your own pace.
Day 5 · Wednesday
Golden hour & gathering
An optional ceremony at golden hour, followed by a shared feast.
Participation is discussed privately with the team beforehand.
Day 6 · Thursday
Assessment & closing fire
Your final assessment and a review of your personal practice.
The closing fire is a chance to put the week into words.
Day 7 · Friday
Breakfast & departure
A final breakfast before the journey back to San José.
Your follow-up sessions and optional check-ins continue at home.
The detailed daily schedule is shared at breakfast. Read the ceremony and preparation information, or ask the team about the programme before deciding.
Between the days
A rhythm to settle into.
Movement, time outdoors and a shared table give the week its shape. There is room for rest, too.
Movement & sound.
Yoga, breathwork and sound sessions with Riley, alongside your individual coached physical practice.
Explore the assessment & programme
Rainforest & ocean.
Hike to the waterfalls, forage in the reserve, surf at Pan Dulce or join the boat day. Team challenges and men’s tool building bring the group together.
The table & fire.
Cook with the lodge kitchen, share farm-to-table meals and gather for the evening fire circles. Dinner and the fire are part of the shared programme.
Spa & bodywork Optional · booked separately
Spa practitioners are available from Day 2 by advance booking. A 90-minute treatment is $100 USD. Ask Hector or Marcus about the treatment menu and booking details.
A choice, every time
The ceremonies.
A confidential medical disclosure is required. Screening is optional and strongly recommended. Any opt-out credit is discussed privately.
Each ceremony is optional. Read about the practices, preparation and risks before discussing your participation with the team.
Explore ceremonies & preparationThe return
Returning home.
The week closes with a plan for the physical practice you take home.
01
Before you leave
Review your final assessment with the team and the personal practice you’ve been coached through during the week.
02
Once you’re home
Two follow-up sessions are arranged before you leave. You can also choose a weekly check-in with a trip leader for your first four weeks at home.
Both the follow-up sessions and optional weekly check-ins are included in your retreat.
Your next stepPicture your week.
Picture your week.
Choose your stay.
Compare the properties, then review your payment options.