Pura Vida
Literally: pure life.
In Costa Rica: a way of living.
For seven days, we'd love you to try it.Â
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Imagine closing the door on normal life for seven days and stepping into the jungle, glittery ocean, monkeys climbing, birds souring above you and not a cloud in the sky.
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Nobody needs anything from you, you don't need to decide what's for dinner, no need to be somewhere for someone else and you don't need to persuade a friend to come to Costa Rica with you, you just get to come.
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Seven nights at Casa Kismet to move, play, explore, make friends, try things you've always wanted to try and have enough space to remember (or learn) what you actually like.
What's waiting for you?
Daily morning movement, pacific surf, waterfalls and jungle picnics. Zip-lines through the treetops, a self-defence class, pottery making, breathwork session, daily sauna, cold plunges, sunset crafts and a boat trip across glittering ocean.
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Things that make you laugh, make you brave and things haven't done since you were little.
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And everyday, the whole house goes quiet, we have one hour where nobody talks, nobody needs you and nobody asks you anything, you can sleep, swim, read, paint or simply stare at the ocean.
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And no, we haven't filled every other hour either.
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Because the luxury isn't how much we can fit into seven days. It's how much of yourself you get back.
Come home rested, strong, braver, with new friends, ridiculous stories and the feeling that you’ve really lived in full HD Colour.
Movement
Daily functional movement sessions designed to empower.
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Surfing
Ride the Pacific waves. Two surf lessons are included, with extra optional lessons available.
Waterfall & Picnic
Hike through lush jungle pathways to spectacular hidden falls.
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Zip Lines
Soar across brilliant forest canopies with spectacular panoramic views.
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Self Defense
Practical workshops that nurture intuition, power and confidence.
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Pottery
Connect with native clay in a creative guided workshop session.
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Breathwork
Breathwork sessions, time to reconnect and reset.
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Sauna & Cold Plunges
Contrast therapy to cycle physical recovery and peace.
Massages
Nurturing massages that melt tension and invite your whole body to soften.
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Sunset Crafts
Elegant space for creativity as evening shadows touch Nosara beaches.
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Boat Trip
Surrender to the rhythm of the tide as you encounter wild marine life magic.
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Beach Walk/Run Club
Sunrise strides on golden shoreline.
Meet your hosts
Carly Rowena
Personal trainer, author, coach and mentor with more than 15 years of retreat and adventure experience including Kilimanjaro, Peru, Greece, Spain, Ibiza and Portugal.
Vicki Hall
Founder of Move Reset Norfolk, personal trainer, exercise referral specialist and movement coach with more than 20 years in health and physical activity.
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We’ve been friends for years, our daughters are best friends, we both grew up in Norwich, Norfolk and very appropriately for us, we originally met at CrossFit. Our lives have taken us in different directions since then, but movement, adventure, women and friendship have always been the things that bring us back together.
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Then in February 2026, I went to stay in Nosara with Carly. We moved, swam, ate incredible food, talked for hours, explored and basically lived the kind of week we both wish women could give themselves more often. And somewhere in the middle of it we looked at each other and thought:
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We need to bring the women we love here.
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So that's what we're doing. This retreat is a little bit of both of us, a lot of Costa Rica and everything we think women need more of: movement, adventure, friendship, laughter, quiet, trying new things and enough space to remember who you are when nobody needs anything from you.
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And we genuinely cannot wait to do it with you.
Your investment
20–27 November 2027
Nosara, Costa Rica
7 nights at Casa Kismet
Women only
Shared, twin + private rooms
All meals + non-alcoholic drinks included
All planned activities + experiences included
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£2,650–£3,750 per person, depending on your room.
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Secure your place with a 25% deposit. Then pay the balance in full or across 6 monthly instalments. Need longer? Just ask us. We can arrange an extended payment plan directly.
Getting here
Flights and transfers aren't included because everyone will be coming from different places, in different ways but you won't be left to figure it out alone.
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You can fly into Liberia (around 2 hours away) or San José (around 5 hours by road), with the option to take a short 30 minute domestic flight to Nosara. We'll help you work out the easiest option, coordinate group or solo taxis and make sure everyone knows exactly where they're going.
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Basically, you get yourself to Costa Rica and we'll help with the rest.
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And if Costa Rica has always been on your list, come for longer. Arrive early, stay afterwards, explore. We're very happy to help point you towards places we love and turn seven days into a bigger adventure.
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Travelling solo? Please know that many women arrive completely on their own. Authentic connection is built beautifully and naturally within the group, while ensuring there is always plenty of valued personal space to reflect and restore.
Who is this retreat for?
This experience is explicitly created for women looking to step away from daily demands, connect with movement and rest gracefully.
FAQ
Do I have to be fit?
No. All fitness levels are welcome. Movement is there to help you feel good, strong and capable — not to punish you. We'll offer options and adaptations so you can work at the level that's right for you.
What are the room choices?
We offer both shared twin options and premium private rooms at beautiful Casa Kismet.