retreat with Dave & Stacy dockins
step away from the daily grind and dive deep into paradise
Date: May 31-June 7th 2025
Join us on a journey to our beloved retreat spot, the Guanacaste Peninsula in Costa Rica. We are revisiting the renowned Blue Spirit retreat center for the 11th time, drawn by its charm. Nestled in a Blue Zone, it offers an unparalleled escape from the hustle and bustle, allowing you to rejuvenate for a week. Enjoy two daily yoga sessions, meditation, breathwork, journaling prompts, and engaging conversations, all while basking in the beauty of the Pacific Ocean. Located in a nature reserve with a private beach, this sanctuary is perfect for healing. Indulge in three daily gourmet meals, primarily vegetarian, with some fish options. If you want to take a break from the ocean, you can unwind in a saltwater pool.
Situated close to the lively surfing hub of Playa Guiones, there's plenty of time to escape and immerse in the local scene.
Plan your arrival by plane via Liberia (LIR) or San Jose (SJO), CR, with Liberia being the nearest airport to Blue Spirit. Blue Spirit staff will coordinate with you to arrange a shared shuttle ride from the airport to the retreat center. Arrive anytime after 3 PM on the 31st to share in a delightful dinner and embark on our program together. Check-out is by 10 AM on the 7th. Consider the 31st and 7th as travel days. Program activities will not happen on those days except we will have an AM meditation and practice on the 7th for those who can attend.
Food at Blue Spirit
Your stay at Blue Spirit with Dave & Stacy includes three delicious consciously prepared gourmet meals each day. You will be served fresh locally sourced fish three evenings per week and eggs every morning with breakfast; cheese is also regularly available, and while the buffet always provides vegan and gluten-free options we also accommodate food restrictions and allergies. There is a Pure Food option, offering veggies, grains, and legumes cooked without any seasonings or oils.
Each day will consist of
Morning session combining mindfulness meditation, breathing exercises, & yoga practice.
Evening sessions combine meditation, breathing exercises, and a slow flow, yin, or gentle yoga.
Free Time - The time during each day to relax on the beach, have a massage, take surfing or SUP lessons, or take an excursion like zip-line canopy tours, horseback riding, or hike to a jungle waterfall. (Excursions Cost Extra)
What’s Included:
7 Nights accommodations at Blue Spirit Resort
Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner included (All diet restrictions accommodated)
2 Daily Yoga Sessions - discussion, meditation, breathing exercises, and asana. (Not required to attend all sessions)
Shower Amenities
Infinity Pool - Pool towels are available.
What’s Not Included
Travel Expenses (Airfare, taxies, shuttles, etc)
Excursions or Extra Activities (surfing, ziplines, horseback riding, deep sea fishing, waterfall tour)
Spa Services (massages, bodywork, treatments, etc.)
Alcohol & Cafe Specialty Items (wine, beer, specialty desserts, energy smoothies, etc.)
Hotel Gratuity - Opportunity to tip the staff at the end when you leave.
ROOM ACCOMMODATIONS
7-Night Accommodation + All Meals Included
*Space is limited! All accommodations are priced as per person. If you are sharing a room with another person, then you both will pay the double occupancy price. A $500 deposit will reserve your spot. We will contact you for a 2nd partial payment 4 months before the start and the remaining balance 45 days before arrival.
SUPERIOR OCEAN VIEW ROOM
Price: $3550 Single / $2650 Double (2 Rooms Available)
These beautiful Superior Ocean View rooms have a step-out balcony and lots of windows with extraordinary ocean views.
The room is elegantly furnished to provide the most luxurious space for couples or singles. Each room has a king-sized bed, a private bathroom with solar hot water, air conditioning, and an overhead fan.
These rooms have a safety box large enough to fit a 17″ laptop computer. The Superior Ocean View Rooms are located in the main building, reachable by stairs or elevator.
OCEAN VIEW ROOM
Price: $3250 Single / $2475 Double (2 Rooms Available)
The Ocean View rooms have step-out balconies and beautiful ocean views.
The rooms are tastefully furnished and provide the perfect space for one or two people. Each room has a king-sized bed or two twins, with a full en suite bathroom with solar hot water, air conditioning, and overhead fan.
These rooms have a safety box large enough to fit a 17″ laptop computer. The Ocean View Rooms are located in the main building, reachable by stairs or elevator.
MOUNTAIN VIEW ROOM
Price: $3150 Single / $2425 Double (2 Rooms Available)
The Mountain Room double has a step-out balcony and large windows with an extraordinary mountain view to take in the true sound healing in Costa Rica. The room is tastefully furnished and provides the perfect space for one or two people. It has a king-sized bed or two twins with a full en suite bathroom with solar hot water, air conditioning, and an overhead fan.
These rooms have a safety box large enough to fit a 17″ laptop computer. The Mountain View Rooms are located in the main building, reachable by stairs or elevator.
NATURE SUITE ROOM
Price: $2950 Single / $2350 Double (4 cottages available)
Nature Suites are spacious, cozy, and located on a hillside amid the surrounding jungle and gardens, a short walk to the main building (reception, dining hall, etc.). They are beautifully designed natural wood frame structures, with solar hot water, air conditioning, a ceiling fan, and an en suite full bathroom with an outdoor shower overlooking the jungle.
Each Suite sleeps two people (available with a king or two twin-size beds) and includes a chaise lounge sofa, a dedicated workspace area, and a safety box large enough to fit a 17” laptop computer.
Pacifico Cottage
Price: $3050 Single / $2250 Double (1 cottage Available)
The Pacifico Cottages are tucked away amidst the lush tropical gardens and close enough to the sandy Pacific beach so that the sound of the ocean will rock you to sleep. These beautiful and rustic rooms have one queen-size bed for a single person or couple, a full en suite bathroom with an outdoor shower, air conditioning, an overhead fan, and feature a private porch with a hammock and a daybed, along with a safe big enough to fit a 17″ laptop.
From the main building, the Cottages are a short walk downhill a stone stairway towards the beach.
HERMITAGE ROOM SINGLE
Price: $2650 Single (4 Rooms Available)
The Hermitage Rooms are located in the main building, reachable by stairs. The rooms feature a little desk, a full en suite bathroom with solar hot water, air conditioning, and an overhead fan.
This room option has a queen-sized bed only, specifically designed for singles, providing privacy and elegance, while being budget-friendly.
Eco-Cottage
Price: $1880 Single / $1595 Double (2 Available)
The Eco-Cottages are a 5-minute hike away via a stone stairway from Blue Spirit’s main building (reception, dining-hall, etc.) and situated in lush vegetation, allowing for a sensual being-in-touch experience with nature.
Each Eco-Cottage consists of a natural wood frame structure that houses two twin beds only and a full yet compact ensuite bathroom with an ambient temperature shower.
There are screens for natural ventilation, an overhead ceiling fan, electric outlet(s), and a safety box large enough to fit a 17″ laptop computer. This room has no AC.
Cancellation Policy
All online training deposits and payments are non-refundable. Retreats and in-person trainings may be canceled at least 30 days (International 60 days) prior to the start of the event. The deposit can be transferred to another scheduled YP event within the next calendar year if available. Retreat deposits are lost if canceled after 30 days (International 60 days) prior to the start of the event. To cancel or reschedule all trainings and retreats please contact us at info@yogaproject.com.