Costa Rica Retreat Guide

A powerful 7 days await….

Jan 3 -10, 2026

This info will help you plan for your retreat. Please read carefully & all the way thru.

Whats App Jenny 828-569-0056

Welcome from Jenny

I am grateful to be your guide for this TROPICAL ADVENTURE & HEALING EXPERIENCE!

Let’s welcome 2026 in alignment with our purest, truest self.

RETREAT CENTER

The Goddess Garden

Calle Playa Grande

Limón, Cahuita, 7302, Costa Rica

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TRANSPORTATION

Fly into SJO Juan Santamaría International Airport on Jan 2nd

ARRIVAL: Fly into SJO Juan Santamaría International Airport on Jan 2nd, meet at Adventure Inn Hotel for group dinner & to settle in.

Make sure to call The Adventure Inn in advance (such as days in advance) to book the time you need your free shuttle from airport to your hotel.

The following morning on January 3rd, our bus/shuttle will pick us all up from Adventure Inn and take us to the Goddess Garden resort in Cahuita (4 hours south).

DEPARTURE: On Jan 10, the shuttle/bus takes us back to SJO airport.

FOR YOUR SHUTTLE FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE ADVENTURE INN:

Ideally, call The Adventure Inn in advance while in the States to notify the hotel of what time your flight gets into SJO airport. They will send a shuttle to you. If you miss it, just call them back.

After you get off the plane, you’ll check in to customs, grab your bags from baggage claim, then finish with getting your bags scanned through customs. Then you’ll be able to exit the airport.

Upon leaving, you’ll see multiple exits listed as 1, 2 and 3. If you keep walking past all of these, you’ll eventually see the hotel shuttle pick up section.

TRAVEL INSURANCE:

It is recommended that you purchase travel insurance for your flight and retreat cost. This will be your best protection against having to cancel your retreat due to any personal emergency such as medical, spouse medical, jury duty or court appearance and it is generally pretty affordable.

We suggest American Express Traveler's Insurance.

HOTEL SUGGESTIONS

The Adventure Inn   (https://www.adventure-inn.com)

You can make your own reservation for the evening of Jan 2.

Use the Code “PROMOGODDESSGARDENPROMO” for a 10% off discount

Reminder: you’ll receive transportation via Shuttle to and from San Jose Airport to the Retreat Center, just call in advance to book your shuttle time from the airport.

✨To make the booking: https://www.adventure-inn.com

If flight is delayed, What’s App Jenny at 828-569-0056

Internet

Please note that the retreat center has Wi-fi but Costa Rica’s internet connection can sometimes be unpredictable & disrupted.

LET’S UNPLUG as much as possible! No phones during yoga and sound baths!

ALCOHOL & DRUG FREE RETREAT This is an alcohol-free, DRUG-FREE event with an emphasis on becoming more conscious and present, substance-free!

Please do not use alcohol while at the retreat out of respect for those who are sober as well as to keep a clear head and detox your body and spirit. Do not bring drugs or alcohol to the retreat or be under the influence at arrival. By signing the form, you have signed that you will not use alcohol and drugs while on retreat.

Communication

ALL CONTACT OVER WHATS APP

We will need to communicate with each other over What’s App while on retreat. Jenny will be in Costa Rica on Jan 1 so reach out with questions over What’s App vs. typical phone call.

CONTACT JENNY ON WHAT’S APP 828-569-0056

Packing List

Bring a passport for international travel.

Checklist for participants:

Bring a Medium Standard Size 5x8 Journal for our 2026 Elemental Vision Journal Project (on-going project. Exact dimensions aren’t vital but needs to not be a tiny pocket size!)

U.S. DOLLAR BILLS FOR TIPPING Staff, drivers etc! Cash tips (US Dollars) accepted for tipping massage therapists or other staff if you choose. Please feel free to show the locals love!

 Reusable Water Bottle

 Sun screen 50 SPF or higher - REEF SAFE PLEASE

 Flashlight or headlamp

 Bug spray (all natural preferred) or mosquito bracelet if desired

 Light raincoat or umbrella (pro-tip: bring two raincoats if one gets wet you will be happy to have another for immediate use)

 Flip Flops, T-shirts, shorts, swimsuit, sneakers, hat, beach towel

Goddess Outfit for Group Goddess Photo & Final Night Ceremony. PLEASE WEAR ALL WHITE FOR THIS. (no stress or need to buy anything special unless you want to, just bring something that fits this description.)

FOOTWEAR: Optional bring Hiking Shoes just for the waterfall hike which will be downhill and possibly muddy. For other hikes sneakers will be just fine. You would be best with hiking shoes for the uphill climbs as well if you plan to go zip-lining, which is NOT a part of our planned excursions this year but you can go on your “free day” if you’d like to book that (please arrange with the front desk upon arrival or website).

 Small Backpack or small day pack for hikes & excursions.

 Waist-packs are also a great idea for storing your phone or other essentials to easily grab on outings and hikes.

BRING MANY SNACKS especially for the drive from the airport to the retreat center which is a few hrs long!! If you need protein powder bring along with a blender bottle or shaker cup.

Snack ideas:

-pumpkin seeds, protein bars, rice cakes, chips, pretzels, nuts, nut butter (3.5oz only allowed in carry-on, considered a liquid)

 We do not provide hair dryers (as they are of high energy consumption). Feel free to bring one if you want to.

ADDITIONAL INFO

 We offer white towels for the shower and blue towels for the pool. For the beach, bring your own towel. You can get a beach mat from Goddess Garden for a 10 USD deposit.

 Do not bring anything made of genuine leather, it will get moldy.

 We offer Yoga mats and props at the Yoga studio/shala

 EVERY ROOM HAS A SAFE TO STORE YOUR VALUABLES.

Laundry can be done for $10 a bag. Guests just need to come to reception to get a laundry bag.

 WiFi is provided at the rooms, it is fiber optic internet. You can access it from your own device. We do not have a computer available for our guests.

 There will be on iron on site for use.

Random but important rule: please do not pick flowers or plants at the retreat center. The retreat center likes us to keep the native plants as they are and untouched. Thank you!

PHONE SERVICE REMINDER

To avoid high roaming charges while traveling:

1. Turn off roaming in your phone settings.

2. Download media (podcasts, movies, etc.) ahead of time for the ride to and from the retreat center.

3. Consider getting an international plan or day pass from your carrier.

Everyday activities like scrolling Facebook or Instagram can quickly rack up data charges if roaming is on, so be sure to plan ahead to avoid a big cell phone bill

10 women will be in our zen circle - 11 including Jenny!

FAQ’S

How to bring money

 Bring Cash in USD in small bills (no Colones required) – 50 and 100 USD bills are not accepted in most places.

 Don’t change money at the airport, the rate is very poor.

 At The Goddess Garden you can make payments for your personal expenses with cash, PayPal, Venmo, CashApp, or Zelle. We do not accept credit or debit cards.

*There are ATM machines in Cahuita and Puerto Viejo for Visa and MasterCard where you can get cash in USD and Colones. The maximum daily amount to take out is 200 USD.

Do I need to know spanish to attend?

No. Knowing common Spanish words is helpful although many Costa Rican’s know basic english words and there tend to be expats around who speak other languages such as english often.

Can I drink the water there?

We recommend that you only drink filtered or bottled water in the Caribbean side of Costa Rica where we will be and in general across the country. Plenty of people say the tap water is safe/good to drink but we have heard varying accounts. Filtered water is available at the retreat center.

What about the toilet/plumbing situation?

You actually cannot flush toilet paper down the toilet as the plumbing system can’t handle it. The country's plumbing was never built to accommodate for excessive amount of toilet paper and, since many systems are septic or composting, you'll find 'toilet paper bins' in every toilet stall, all over the country. So…do the right thing…and pop it in the bin! 

Is it safe in Costa Rica?

Yes, but it is always important to use common sense and travel in groups whenever possible and not leave valuables out of sight, such as on the beach when in the water. Crime does happen and it’s important to recognize that it’s a friendly country with beautiful people but like any place there are opportunities for dangerous things to happen, stay vigilant and aware!

Are excursions like kayaking and massage included?

ZEN- YES!!!!!!!!!!

We are including the price of the following excursions into your ticket. Here’s what is included:

  • kayaking on the river

  • Cacao making & tour of indigenous Bri Bri village

  • Cahuita National Park hike & tour (see animals)

  • Waterfall Hike & swim

  • 1 hour massage on site

Reminder of cancellation policy

Deposits/payments made are non-refundable.

If a participant must cancel due to emergency for up to 60 days prior to the arrival then they you may receive a credit for their deposit/full or partial payments made but no refunds will be given. The participant may use their credit toward a future retreat of ours taking place within 1 year of the date of the original cancellation. This cannot be transferred to a friend.

There are no refunds and no exceptions.

PLEASE PURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE TO PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT.

REMINDER **My co-host, Salena, has had a family emergency arise that will prevent her from attending the retreat. She’s in the middle of a custody battle and is required to appear in court during the retreat dates. As much as she wishes she could be with us, she needs to stay close to home for her daughters and cannot leave the country. We’ll be sending her our support and love while we’re in Costa Rica.

I want to reassure you that aside from missing her wonderful energy and presence with the sound bowls, nothing else about your retreat experience will change. You will still receive (4) nightly sound baths exactly as planned. I’m currently undergoing sound healing training, and I’ll also be providing everyone with a special bonus gift as a thank-you for your understanding.