2027 D'Arcy Wellness Adventure:
Nosara, Costa Rica
Escape the bitter cold of winter and join us in sunny Nosara, Costa Rica — a sun-drenched, energy-rich Blue Zone where the land itself feels like a natural healing vortex, amplifying every moment of restoration, movement, and connection. Settle into a luxury private estate with two pools, a gym, and covered tennis and pickleball courts. Each morning begins with yoga in the warm embrace of the sun and sea breeze, followed by long walks along miles of pristine sandy beach.
Enjoy a Blue Zone cooking class, savor vibrant and nourishing meals, and explore Nosara's exceptional food scene, including unforgettable sunset restaurants. Try a surf lesson in one of the world's most beloved and consistently surfable beach towns, wander through a peaceful nature reserve, and treat yourself to restorative services — acupuncture, massage, and natural skincare — offered exclusively to our guests.
Save the Dates: February 27th – March 6th, 2027
Cost: $3,600 – $4,600
A restorative week of yoga, acupuncture, Blue Zone wellness, surf lessons, nature hikes, and sunset dinners in one of the most inspiring places on Earth.
The Magic of Nosara
Your retreat begins the moment you land in Liberia — a direct flight from Boston. We'll meet you at the airport and transport you south to Nosara, where warm breezes, lush jungle, and ocean air welcome you into a different pace of living.
Settle into Castillo Colonial Nosara, a 15-bedroom wellness-focused estate, relax by the pool with a welcome drink, and enjoy a delicious dinner as you ease into the week ahead. Over the next six days, you'll experience a thoughtful blend of daily meditation, yoga, and acupuncture sessions designed to rejuvenate your body and mind.
Explore Nosara's growing collection of eco boutiques, artisan shops, surf stores, cafés, and restaurants. Our schedule balances guided wellness experiences with free time for rest, reflection, or adventure. Join locals in Nosara's beloved sunset ritual, wander stunning beaches, or hike through a peaceful nature reserve where you may spot iguanas, anteaters, and vibrant birdlife.
The retreat concludes with a memorable farewell dinner at a local restaurant overlooking a spectacular sunset — celebrating new friendships and the timeless lessons you'll take home.
Your stay includes six nights at the luxury complex, most transportation, daily breakfasts, meditation and yoga sessions, a Blue Zone cooking class, a nature hike, and a surfing lesson. Everything is included except beverages (alcoholic or soft drinks), acupuncture, massages, skincare services, three free-time dinners, free-time taxi transport, and all flights.
This retreat is perfect for solo travelers, couples, and friends seeking to deepen their connection to themselves and others. Prepare for a week of wellness, relaxation, and rediscovering what it truly means to live well.
"We believe in doing things differently — with intention, with passion, and with people at the center of it all."
A Blue Zone for Body & Soul
Nosara is within one of only five Blue Zones on Earth. It sits on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula — where people live some of the longest, healthiest lives ever recorded, thanks to dramatically lower mortality, slower biological aging, and extraordinary odds of reaching 100.
Costa Rica ranks as the 4th happiest country in the world out of 147 nations, despite a per-capita GDP roughly one-fifth that of the United States. Its secret? An exceptionally strong social support system — some of the world's highest levels of community connection, family support, and emotional safety. Social connection is one of the most powerful predictors of life satisfaction.
The Nicoya Blue Zone by the numbers:
- 20% lower mortality rate
- 7× higher chance of reaching 100, against the longevity of Japan
- +2.2 extra years of life expectancy at age 60
- 81bp longer telomeres — cells that age more slowly
- — among the lowest midlife mortality rates worldwide
This remarkable longevity is fueled by strong social connection, natural daily movement, plant-forward eating, mineral-rich water, and a deep plan de vida purpose — all lived through Costa Rica's signature Pura Vida spirit.
The Week
Just like life, everything is subject to change — and that's part of the adventure.
| Saturday Feb 27 · Arrive |
Arrival · Welcome to the Castle Arrive Liberia (LIR) early afternoon. Private transport to Nosara (2.5 hours). Settle into Castillo Colonial. Meet and greet drinks, welcome dinner, and orientation presentation by Geoff & Po D'Arcy. |
| Sunday Day 1 |
Settle · Breathe · Playa Guiones 7:30am Yoga with Po — meditation, gentle yoga, stretching, greeting the sun. 9:30am Breakfast buffet. 11am Blue Zone Presentation. 11:30am Individual Acupuncture Clinic with Geoff & Alyssa (optional, not included). 1:30pm Lunch at the estate. 3pm Afternoon at Playa Guiones — a wide, golden sweep of untouched coastline, completely free of cars and buildings, with one of the world's best surf learning waves. Join the nightly sunset ritual with locals and surfers. |
| Monday Day 2 |
Blue Zone Cooking Class 7:30am Yoga with Po. 9:30am Breakfast buffet. 11:30am Costa Rican Blue Zone Cooking Class with Chef Paulo Valerio — author of Abuelas de Costa Rica, whose cooking blends memory, fire, and regional produce to tell the story of Costa Rica through food. 1pm Lunch. Afternoon free time — surf lesson, beach, pool, siesta, or explore Guiones by tuk-tuk. |
| Tuesday Day 3 |
Farmers Market · La Luna Sunset Dinner 7:30am Yoga with Po. 9:30am Breakfast buffet. 11:30am Nosara Farmers Market — fruits, vegetables, local dishes, fresh fish, artisan goods. 1pm Lunch in Guiones. 6pm Restorative gentle yoga with Po, plus yin savasana with Geoff & Alyssa. 5:30pm Sunset dinner at La Luna — sitting directly on the sand of Playa Pelada, with sweeping ocean views and one of Nosara's most beloved atmospheres. |
| Wednesday Day 4 |
Nature Reserve Hike · Surf Lesson 5:30am Nature Reserve Hike with Victor — a beloved naturalist guide who spots howler monkey families, colorful tropical birds, camouflaged lizards, and reveals the hidden rhythms of the Nosara BioReserve. 7:30am Yoga with Po. 9:30am Breakfast buffet. 1pm Lunch at the estate. 3pm Surf lesson with Henzel Ruis — a talented native surfer of Nosara who grew up on these very waves. |
| Thursday Day 5 |
Poolates · Coyol Mountaintop Dinner 7:30am Yoga with Po. 9:30am Breakfast buffet. 11:30am Acupuncture Clinic with Geoff & Alyssa. 12:30pm "Poolates" — fun pool exercises with Po. 1:30pm Lunch and Geoff & Po's presentation of the week's lessons in longevity. 4:30pm Sunset dinner at Coyol — a mountaintop, open-fire restaurant in the hills above Nosara with breathtaking jungle-to-ocean views and bold wood-fired cooking. |
| Friday Day 6 |
Free Day · Farewell Dinner 7:30am Yoga with Po. 9:30am Breakfast buffet. 3pm Beach, relax, walk, surf, sunset viewing. 7:30pm Farewell dinner buffet at the estate — celebrating new friendships and the timeless lessons you carry home. |
| Saturday Mar 6 · Depart |
Bon Voyage 8am Bon Voyage Breakfast Buffet. Private transport to Liberia airport for early afternoon flight home. |
The Villas at Castillo Colonial
A 15-bedroom, wellness-focused private estate spread across six villas with two pools, lush tropical grounds, a yoga shala, gym, and covered pickleball and tennis courts. Five minutes from Playa Guiones.
The flagship villa. Three master-quality suites with spectacular ocean sunset views. 4 en-suite bathrooms, circadian lighting, private pool and deck, fully equipped kitchen, living room for 8, office, and private laundry. 24/7 gated security.
King master · 3 Queen suites including Sunset Tower with balcony
Luxurious 3-bedroom villa with a private pool, hot tub, fully equipped kitchen, and spacious living areas. Located in a gated community — five minutes from the beach and town.
King master (private bath) · 2 Queen guest rooms (shared bath)
Panoramic ocean and jungle views from an expansive rooftop terrace. Two en-suite bedrooms with large walk-in showers, fully equipped kitchen, smart TV living room, dining table, and breakfast nook.
King master · King & Full guest room · both en-suite
A serene retreat nestled in lush tropical surroundings. Pool is literally 10 feet from the front door. Smart TV living room, dining table for 6, fully equipped kitchen.
2 Kings · 1 Queen · 1 en-suite + 1 shared bath
Overlooks the stunning Nosara coastline. The largest fully equipped kitchen on the estate — the primary kitchen for private chef service. Two en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers and soaking tub.
King · Queen · Sofa bed · 2 en-suite baths
An intimate suite ideal for solo travelers. Exquisite art, plush lounge areas, kitchenette, and living area with TV. Spaces designed for quiet and reflection.
Queen bed · private bath · kitchenette · living room for 3
What's Included
Included
- Six nights' accommodation at Castillo Colonial
- Daily breakfast buffet
- Welcome dinner & farewell dinner
- Selected lunches at the estate
- Daily yoga with Po D'Arcy
- Group acupuncture in yin yoga savasana
- Optional morning fitness classes
- Blue Zone health presentations with Geoff & Po
- Blue Zone Cooking Class with Chef Paulo
- Nature Reserve Hike with Victor
- Surf Lesson with Henzel Ruis
- All yoga mats and blocks provided
- Airport & scheduled event transportation
- Access to gym, pickleball & tennis courts
Not Included
- All flights (Boston–Liberia, LIR)
- Beverages — alcoholic or soft drinks
- Individual acupuncture sessions
- Massage & skincare services
- Three free-time dinners
- Free-time lunch (hiking day)
- Free-time taxi transport
- Optional tours & activities
Retreat Cost
Pricing
Double Room: $3,660 per person
Single Room: $4,660 per person (only 4 single rooms available)
Secure your spot with a $500 deposit — limited rooms available.
A deposit guarantees your reservation. Non-refundable. Full balance due closer to the retreat date.
Terms and conditions apply.
Included in the price: Six nights' accommodation with breakfast at the Castillo Colonial, welcome and farewell dinners, lunches, daily yoga, group acupuncture in yin yoga savasana, optional morning fitness classes, health presentations, all yoga mats and blocks, and all scheduled activities — Nature Preserve Hike, Cooking Class, and Surf Lesson.
Plus priceless extras: siestas, laughter, new friendships, deepening connections, camaraderie, and valuable take-home knowledge to enhance your vitality, longevity, and health span.
Not included: Beverages (alcoholic or soft drinks), individual acupuncture, massages, three free-time dinners and one free-time lunch, hiking lunch, free-time taxi transport, and all flights.