Please note that Blossom Wellness Center is not a medical clinic and its practitioners are not medical care provider. We do not diagnose or treat disease or prescribe medicine. We encourage you to be under the care of a primary care physician, as the therapeutic services we offer are not substitutes for medical treatment.
February self-love specials ♡ only $88 one month of unlimited classes ♡ Blissful Heart Relaxation Massage
Wellness Retreat
Playa Negra, Costa Rica
April 6th-12th, 2025
Join us for this week-long immersion
into nature, community and transformational practices.
Imagine a getaway that goes beyond the ordinary—a retreat that rejuvenates your mind, body & spirit and offers so much more than just sun & sand.
Together in the beautiful jungle of Costa Rica, we will give ourselves permission to slow down and find deep nourishment. To step into a deeper sense of balance, true self-love, authenticity, and inner peace. To journey inward, in community, to heal and rejuvenate.
This experience is designed to be relaxing, playful and accessible to all levels of experience. Enjoy a variety of yoga movement, supported meditation and other transformative practices. We hope you will join us for this epic trip!
Want to know more? Missed our info session?
No problem! Contact us or click here to see the meeting recording.
Welcome to Peace
Escape to the serene beauty of Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast at Peace Retreat, a boutique sanctuary where you can truly unwind, reset, and restore.
Nestled in the heart of the lush Guanacaste jungle and just a short walk from the stunning Playa Negra—one of Costa Rica’s best black sand surf beaches—this is a place to not only relax, but to grow and reconnect with yourself in a safe and supportive space.
Whether you're seeking solitude or community, Peace Retreat offers a nurturing environment to help you leave behind the stress of daily life and emerge feeling renewed, balanced, and inspired. Here, your journey of self-care and transformation is at the heart of everything we do.
Included in your Retreat
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Your choice of accommodation.
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Group transportation to and from the Liberia Airport.
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3 fresh, wholesome, healthy meals, plus morning juice, coffee & tea available each morning.
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Our full program: yoga & movement, meditation, group sessions, and more
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Heart Based Meditation training in March, click here to learn more
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Group offering: Sweat lodge and cacao ceremony with a local shaman (optional)
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Plenty of free time to enjoy the facilities and local area
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Yoga mats and props are provided but please feel free to pack your own
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13% Costa Rica tax on all services
Not Included
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Airfare to and from Liberia airport
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Accommodation and travel costs outside of the dates of the retreat
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Additional drinks & snacks + gratuities
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Spa Services: different types of massage, facials, scrubs and more
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A wide variety of excursions such as surf lessons, SUP, hiking, horseback riding, and more!
Peace Retreat offers something for every traveler—from quiet, private bungalows to the luxe Samadhi Suite with a rooftop deck. Whether you’re after simplicity or a little extra indulgence, you'll find a peaceful space to relax and recharge.
Accommodations
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Bungalows
These private, luxe air-conditioned bungalows feature two single beds or one queen, ceiling fan, safe, ensuite bathroom, and a large terrace perfect for enjoying your morning coffee while watching the monkeys in the trees above.
double 1800
single 2150
Casa Yoga Rooms: Om & Shanti Rooms
Beautiful private rooms overlooking the pool. These rooms features one queen bed and one single bed with an ensuite bathroom, and are equipped with a ceiling fan, an armoire, and a safe for valuables.
double 1550
single 1900
Samadhi Suite
Similarly to the Casa Yoga Rooms, this room sits above the other two with its own balcony as well as a private rooftop terrace.
One double bed and one single bed with an ensuite bathroom, a private kitchen and the same amenities.
triple 1500
double 1700
Cabina
Constructed and furnished with reforested teak wood, the cabinas have screen-windows, a ceiling fan, safe, closet and storage space. Each cabina is positioned on the property to utilize the breeze and maintain a comfortable temperature. Open air community washroom with beautiful outdoor stone showers and sinks.
Each cabina also has 2 single size beds that can be arranged into one bed for couples.
double 1300
single 1600
Casa Verde
This large teakwood screened-in structure with 6 semi-private spaces cooled off by the natural breeze. Your space includes a single bed, privacy curtain, and direct access to beautiful outdoor stone showers, sinks, and open air community washroom. Fall asleep listening to the sounds of the jungle.
single 1100
Nourishment
Food is Medicine at the Peace Retreat - Costa Rica. The cuisine is delicious, healthy, locally sourced and organic when possible.
Expect three delicious meals a day made with love from a variety of local, minimally processed ingredients and prepared with Ayurvedic food principles. Vegetarian meals are provided with vegan options.
Special dietary requirements can be accommodated. Snacks and smoothies with fresh tropical fruits options are also available for purchase at their on-site restaurant, Nourish at Peace.
Sweat Lodge
The Sweat Lodge ceremony is a Native American purification ceremony, also known as “Inipi,” meaning “to live again’.
The ceremony begins with preparing the sacred space. Guests are encouraged to help build the fire and wrap blankets around the Inipi.
Once inside, fireheated rocks are brought into the structure, and water is poured on them to create steam for purification. Your guide, Alejandro will drum, chant, and sing as he guides the sacred experience. The ceremony consists of four rounds which represents the four directions:
North, South, East, and West. The ceremony will take approximately two hours in total, depending on the needs and energy of the group.
Cacao Ceremony
Cacao has been used in ancient ceremonies throughout the Americas for thousands of years. It comes from the cacao bean which is also used to make chocolate and is considered a medicinal plant with heart opening capabilities.
Our ritual cacao is 100% natural made from cacao beans, pure water, cacao butter, and natural herbs; it does not contain active ingredients, hallucinogens or drugs.
The ceremony space is prepared with ancient relics, drums, phoenix feathers, and other shamanic tools. Once participants are placed, Alejandro will begin serving the cacao to each individual. Once everyone is served, he will drum and channel the Icaros or
medicinal healing chants as participants relax and receive the cacao. The length of this ceremony varies depending on the participants and size of the group, often between 2-3 hours.
Self Love & Connection
Imagine a life where you know, without a doubt, that you are deeply loved—where this love flows through you, not as a belief but as a living energy. What if you could experience this love within yourself and radiate it back into the world?
Awaken to that love through meditation, healing techniques, yoga, and movement that open your body and energy channels. As you release physical and emotional blockages, you will reconnect to the boundless love already within you.
In community, we’ll journey together toward deeper self-awareness, healing, and connection.
Self-love isn’t something we force, but something we feel and embody. Something we are. When we walk in self-love, we can allow it to transform not only our relationship with ourselves, but with others as well. Here, you’ll awaken to the truth of who you are and feel the love of the Universe, connecting you to yourself and the world in a profound, transformative way.
Come as you are.
This retreat invites you to dive deeply into spirituality and holistic healing, connecting with the universal love that flows through nature, life, and your own being.
Through mindful practices and reflection, you will experience the peace, gratitude, joy, and compassion that arise from this love—not as emotional or romantic love, but as the inherent force that connects us all. Here, you’ll discover that you are loved exactly as you are, and through this realization, healing and transformation unfold naturally.
Payment
$500 deposit reserves your spot
Full balance due by March 1, 2025
There will be no refund for cancellations after March 1st, 2025.
Cash or check highly preferred, fees may apply for card payment or online transfers.
We offer payment flexibility and installments. Simply contact Andy to organize.
As we get closer to the retreat you can expect:
> A detailed itinerary
> an online meet and greet to answer questions and welcome our group
Check in to the retreat center with the group will be April 6th.
Departure from the retreat center will be April 12th
Please let us know if you have other needs around this or any questions at all.
We truly look forward to sharing this special retreat with you!
Heart-Based Meditation Training
Heart-based meditation helps you connect with your inner peace by focusing on the heart center. It fosters emotional healing, reduces stress, and enhances compassion and mindfulness. By cultivating a deeper awareness of your feelings, it promotes a sense of balance and harmony. Regular practice can lead to improved emotional resilience and a greater sense of love and connection with others.
Ground Transport & Logistics
When choosing a location, we always keep an eye on flights! We chose Peace Retreat because it’s easy to find direct flights from either Montreal or Boston. Travelling from Burlington is also easy and affordable that time of year!
The Retreat Center is located in Guanacaste Province, 75-minute from Liberia Airport (LIR).
Transportation to/from Liberia Airport is included in your retreat price. There will be organized shuttles from Liberia airport based on the group’s travel needs. Travel time from the airport to Peace Retreat is about 75 minutes. There will be 2 pickup times and 2 departure times. The times will be determined based on everyone's arrive and departure times. (You are welcome to rent a car at your own expense if you do not want to utilize the included ground transportation.)
The check in time on April 6th is 3pm. Check out is 11am of April 12th. With these being travel days and dependent on flight times, please don't stress about your arrival/departure times. You will provide your flight info, and the 2 shuttle times will be coordinated based on the group. Please allow for the 75 minute drive, along with 2-3 hours for airport procedures.
To enter Costa Rica, your passport* must be valid for the DURATION OF YOUR STAY.
*The standard rule for most countries regarding passport expiration is valid for a MINIMUM of 60 days past your departure date, but ideally AT LEAST 6 MONTHS from the date you enter that country. Please check your passport and take action now if needed!
Your Hosts
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Joanie Bégin-Morin
Retreat facilitator
Joanie supports individuals and groups in living their fullest potential through heart-centered-living. Her approach reflects her way of life: intuitive, grounded, positive and full of JOY! She brings presence and deep listening to her work, creating a safe and nurturing environment where all are welcome.
Her spiritual coaching, bodywork sessions, yoga & dance classes explore the themes of developing consciousness, building intuition & self-awareness, living from the heart and creating a fulfilling life. She encourages a strong emphasis on connection and the importance of community in the process of healing.
As the curator of Blossom Wellness Center, she offers holistic coaching for individuals & groups, intuitive bodywork sessions and yoga, ecstatic dance & meditation classes in Montpelier, Vermont.
Andy Dorwart Crane
Retreat facilitator
Andy is a mother, midwife, and the heart behind Blossom’s Studio, and is widely known as the Studio Fairy. Her yoga journey began in college and deepened through prenatal yoga during her pregnancies. Today, Andy anchors her wellness practice by blending movement with heart-centered meditation. As a midwife, she supports holistic health and wellness, both through direct care and by facilitating events and classes at Blossom Wellness Center.
After attending last year's retreat and experiencing its transformative power firsthand, Andy is passionate about guiding others on their own journeys toward self-love, inner peace, and embracing the joy of being alive. You'll often find her where the laughter is loudest!
We'll leave you with an array of photos from previous retreats...
This could be you!
