Come home to yourself. Say YES to a spacious retreat designed to connect you with the inner resources of your body, heart, and mind. Our practice will focus on exploring our relationship with nature and the healing power of working with the elements in our practice. The daily schedule will include guided meditation, yoga, bodywork, and time in nature, while being held in community. Throughout the retreat you will be invited to return to your inner refuge and rest deeply. You will leave this retreat feeling resourced, connected, and ready to move through the world with clarity and intention.

Nurture family connections while rejuvenating your spirit in the beautiful terrain of Drala Mountain Center. Family Camp is a creative and contemplative retreat the whole family can enjoy. Take time for yourself in the mornings to practice meditation, yoga, and participate in Parenting as Path discussions, while your children participate in enriching activities with friends. The afternoon and evening activities include family visits to the Maitri rooms, hiking to the Stupa, contemplative arts and crafts, play, song night, a talent show, and a dance party. Throughout the retreat, we will explore Buddhist teachings on the Five Wisdom Energies. Each energy emphasizes a particular element and aspect of wisdom that can assist us in cultivating loving kindness for ourselves while developing compassionate relationships within our families, our communities, and our world.

Join Kelly Lindsey and Camilla Figueroa for a nourishing and invigorating week at Blue Spirit, one of the foremost world-class yoga and meditation retreat centers in Costa Rica. Perched on a hilltop that overlooks the Pacific Ocean and a three-mile long white sand beach– Blue Spirit offers an extraordinarily beautiful and natural setting for a deeply nourishing and unforgettable retreat experience. Each morning, Kelly will guide you through a morning meditation practice and Camilla will offer a healing yoga journey every afternoon, both designed to regulate your nervous system and guide you into a deep, embodied experience of soul and soma. During this retreat you will feel the vibrancy of your body, the inspiration of community, and the healing magic of Blue Spirit.

ABOUT KELLY AND CAMILLA

Kelly Lindsey
Mind-Body Therapist, Meditation Teacher, Mother

Kelly’s deep love for meditation began 25 years ago and her practice has been guided by many remarkable spiritual teachers. Her experience with grief and loss inspired her journey into the counseling profession and a deep dive into Buddhist and Yogic studies. Kelly is a meditation teacher and somatic psychotherapist in private practice. She feels passionate about helping to facilitate a meditative journey for others and sharing the practice of meditation in an informed and inspired way. Kelly’s warm, open-hearted presence invites students to more deeply explore their own path of awakening.

Camilla Figueroa
Mind-Body Therapist, Yoga Teacher, Mother

Camilla Figueroa is the founder of Dharma Yoga Therapy and was the co-director of Dharma Yoga Austin for more than a decade. Earning a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work in 1999, Camilla began integrating the somatic aspects of yoga and meditation as a therapist with survivors of trauma in Austin’s Safe Place. Her experiences as a first-generation American, mother, Peace Corps volunteer, and somatic therapist deeply infuse her yoga classes with the empowering and healing aspects of Buddhist meditation, neuroscience, and yoga asana. She has been practicing yoga for twenty-five years, teaching for fifteen, and holds over a thousand hours of certification in Dharma Yoga, Thai Massage, and Yoga Therapy. Find out more at www.CamillaLunaYoga.com

REGISTRATION

Registration is open! To reserve your spot, please make your $500 deposit via Venmo to @kelly-lindsey-9 or PayPal @kellyannlindsey and email Kelly at kellyannlindsey@gmail.com with your choice for accommodations.

REFLECTIONS

Here are some of our favorite memories from the retreat last June:

Waking daily to a troupe of Howler Monkeys eating mangoes outside our windows.

Swimming in the warm, coastal waters of Playa Guiones at low-tide.

Opening our hearts and minds with Kelly's guided morning meditations.

Rediscovering who we are once all the external stresses of the world have been melted from our body-mind.

Nourishing the body with healthy, organic and locally-sourced meals.

Cultivating deep and lasting friendships within our sangha sisterhood.

Rejuvinating with Camilla's afternoon yoga and shaking meditation practices.

Adventuring with hikes, surfing, and horseback riding through the tropical rainforest and beaches.

Hiking to nearby Rosada Beach, a one-of-a-kind rose quartz beach only accessible at low-tide.

Celebrating the Divine Feminine by dancing freely with our sisters on the sand and in the Sky Mind studio.

Travel, Additional Information & FAQ’s

ABOUT COSTA RICA

While it may seem remote, Costa Rica is easily accessible from the United States and Canada. Costa Rica has not only become known for its spectacular nature, bio-diversity, and ecological tourism, but also as a country whose values reflect many of the ideals embraced by those of us interested in world peace, environmental preservation, excellent education, and a high standard of health care. It is unique in Central America as it has the longest uninterrupted democracy, no standing army in more than 50 years, and a 95% literacy rate.

BLUE ZONE®

Blue Spirit lives in one of the world’s five Blue Zones®: Nosara, on the Nicoya Peninsula. Blue Zones® are recognized areas where people live the longest and report the highest levels of wellbeing.

ABOUT NOSARA

In the last 10-years Nosara has grown quietly into one of the hip holistic hot-spots on the planet. Nestled along the coast with 3 unspoiled stunning beaches protected as a turtle refuge – Playa Guiones, Playa Pelada, and Playa Nosara – this peaceful and vibrant international community of nature lovers, surfers, yogis, and families truly embraces the Costa Rican ‘Pura Vida’ lifestyle.

TRAVEL TO BLUE SPIRIT

Blue Spirit takes care of all of the details regarding shuttle transfers between Blue Spirit and the different airports in Costa Rica. The two international airports in Costa Rica are: Liberia International Airport (LIR) and San Jose International Airport (SJO).

It is recommended to fly into Liberia, which has been recently expanded with increased numbers of flights from the US and Canada. Shuttle transfers from/to Liberia on Saturday’s (12-4pm and 7-8:30pm) for $60 per person each way. An alternative option is to take a 40-minute short domestic flight between San Jose and the Nosara airport (20 min. taxi from Blue Spirit). Shuttle rates are more expensive on day’s other than Saturday and from San Jose. Please CLICK HERE for those details and to reserve your shuttle or private taxi.

Please plan to arrive on Saturday (anytime … our first meal together will be dinner) and depart on Saturday. The last class will be Friday evening, and our last meal will be breakfast on the last Saturday. General check-in time for rooms is 4pm on the first Saturday, check-out is10am on the last Saturday. Luggage can be stored safely if you arrive early or depart late.

Once you have your flights reserved, please reserve your airport shuttle here: https://bluespiritcostarica.com/shuttle-reservations/

AMENITIES

Gourmet Vegetarian Cuisine: Your stay at Blue Spirit includes three gourmet vegetarian meals a day. A few times each week they serve fresh, locally caught fish. The daily lunch and dinner buffet includes a pure food option, which offers greens, grains, and legumes without oils or seasonings. We purchase the food from local farmers and organic produce when available.

Blue Spirit Café: If you like to start your day with a healthy superfood smoothie, fresh coconut water or fresh vegetable juice, or prefer to indulge in an afternoon cappuccino with some raw food snacks or French pastries, the Blue Spirit café is your spot.

Blue Spirit Store: Whether you forgot your sunscreen at home or wish to treat yourself or friends at home with a little gift from Costa Rica: the Blue Spirit Store offers women’s and men’s apparel, spiritual books and CDs, gift items and snack foods, as well as personal and sundry items.

Wireless Internet: Complimentary wireless service is available throughout the main building. For your convenience as well, there is a single computer station located in the lobby.

Saltwater Infinity Pool: The environmentally friendly saltwater pool located near the Main Building has views of the mountains and the jungle surrounding Blue Spirit.

Guiones Beach: Blue Spirit sits atop of a hillside overlooking a three-mile-long white sand beach along the Pacific Ocean. Guiones beach is home to a turtle refuge, which preserves the flora and fauna along the entire length; building is not permitted. The north and mid sections of Guiones beach offer great surfing to beginners and advanced alike. Blue Spirit is located at the quiet South end of the beach, where swimming is easy, thanks to the gentle current. The 700 foot walk (220 meters) from Blue Spirit to the beach transverses lush grounds full of mango trees and coconut palms.

ACCOMMODATIONS & PRICING

Ocean View Room

These luxury rooms have step-out balconies and beautiful ocean views. The rooms are tastefully furnished and provide the perfect space for 2 people. Each room has a king-sized bed or two twins, with a private bathroom with solar hot water and air conditioning.

Double Occupancy: $2395 per person

Single Occupancy: $2975

Mountain View Room

These luxury rooms have step-out balconies and beautiful mountain views. The rooms are tastefully furnished and provide the perfect space for 2 people. Each room has a king-sized bed or two twins, with a private bathroom with solar hot water and air conditioning.

Double Occupancy: $2325 per person

Single Occupancy: $2850

Nature Suite

These suites are very cozy and situated on a hillside overlooking the lush vegetation. They have natural wood frame structures and private bathrooms with an outdoor shower overlooking the jungle. Each Suite has a king sized bed or two twins, a separate enclosed porch with a desk, solar hot water and air conditioning. The suites are a short walk up the hill to the main building.

Double Occupancy: $2225 per person

Single Occupancy: $2750

Hermitage Room

The hermitage rooms provide privacy and elegance while being cozy and less expensive. Located in the main building, many of these rooms have partial views of the ocean or the mountains. They have either a queen sized bed or 2 twin beds, private bathroom with solar hot water and AC.

Double Occupancy: $2050 per person

Single Occupancy: $2350 per person

Eco-Cottage:

The cottages are beautifully situated in lush vegetation, allowing for a sensual being-in-touch experience with nature. They are simple and natural wood frame structures with screening for natural ventilation. Each cottage sleeps two people and has a private bathroom with ambient temperature water shower, or you can use our shared bathhouse with hot water showers. The Eco-cottages are situated below the main building and involve a short hike up to a stone stairway to get to the main building.

Double Occupancy: $1795 per person

Single Occupancy: $2050 per person

Learn more about room options here: https://bluespiritcostarica.com/rooms/

PRICE INCLUDES:

7 nights accommodations

Meals starting with dinner on the first evening

Use of property facilities, beach cove & pool

Classes and Workshops with Kelly and Camilla

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

Travel to Liberia, Costa Rica and to Blue Spirit Retreat Center (shuttles available).

Spa services, excursions, and gratuities to center staff.

PAYMENT DETAILS:

Non-refundable deposit of $500 will hold your space. After deposit is received, your final payment will be due on February 1, 2025.