Santa Teresa
Surf, sunsets, jungle roads and beach life.
RETURN’s original home base — strong for family weeks, private groups and experiences built around ocean, movement, food and adventure.
The RETURN Experience
The Week Should Fit the People.
Nature, movement, adventure, shared meals, celebration, downtime and the kind of moments people remember — shaped differently for every group.
RETURN designs group experiences for families, retreat leaders, communities and companies that want more than a stack of reservations.
We shape the right rhythm around the people: time together, adventure, food, rest, movement, celebration, optional programming and the local details that make the experience feel connected.
Not a packed tourist itinerary.
Not a fixed retreat template.
Not a random group trip.
A clear structure, built around the people — with enough space for the week to feel alive.
The Rhythm of Return
Every group is different, but the feeling is simple.
We move
We breathe
We explore
We play
We laugh
We gather
We connect
The rhythm is shaped around the people, the place and what the group actually needs.
What We Build Into the Experience
Built around your group, not a fixed menu.
Every RETURN experience is built differently. Some groups want more adventure. Some need more rest. Some want deeper group work. Others want more celebration, food, music and social time.
We shape the experience around the group — then choose the right mix of moments, activities and spaces. These are the ingredients that may be part of your week.
Nature & Adventure
Surf, waterfalls, jungle walks, boat days, horseback riding, hot springs, hidden beaches, ocean swims and local exploration.
Move, Play, Reset
Breathwork, yoga, mobility, guided reflection, grounding practices, optional ice bath where relevant, and simple tools to feel present again.
Food & Social Life
Long tables, private chef dinners, coffee mornings, sunset drinks, music nights, bonfires, celebrations and easy social time. Kosher-style or Shabbat can be built in when relevant.
Space to Just Be
Beach time, rest, pool, hammocks, optional massage, solo time, reading, journaling and open afternoons.
A Day at Return
Structured enough to feel held. Open enough to breathe.
The days are structured enough to feel held, but open enough to breathe. There is time to move, explore, eat, rest, connect and let the unexpected moments happen. This is a sample rhythm — not a fixed itinerary.
07:30
Wake Slowly
Coffee, ocean air, quiet morning, optional walk or swim.
08:30
Movement / Breath / Reset
A guided session to get into the body and begin the day together.
10:00
Breakfast
Fresh food, slow conversations and no rush.
11:30
Nature / Adventure / Beach
Surf, waterfalls, boat day, jungle walk, hot springs, beach time or local exploration.
14:30
Lunch + Rest
Shared meal, pool, hammocks, massage, reading, doing nothing.
17:30
Sunset / Group Moment
A circle, reflection, music, conversation or simple shared sunset.
20:00
Dinner
Long table, shared meal, wine, stories, laughter and connection.
Later
Bonfire / Music / Social Night
Some nights are deep. Some are light. Some become the moments people remember.
How the Week Flows
One Possible 6-Day Rhythm
Every RETURN experience is different. Some groups want more adventure, some want more rest, some want deeper content, and some want a more social, celebratory week. This is one possible rhythm — not a fixed itinerary.
Day 1
Arrival, settling in, meeting the group, opening dinner.
Day 2
Morning movement, nature or beach time, shared meals, first group moment.
Day 3
A fuller experience day — adventure, water, jungle, culture or whatever fits the location.
Day 4
A slower day with open time, beach or rest, a shared sunset and a private dinner together.
Day 5
More play, celebration, reflection, ocean, nature, group time or closing dinner.
Day 6
Breakfast, closing moment, goodbyes and departures.
The schedule is not the product. The point is to create the right rhythm for this particular group.
Costa Rica
The location should serve the experience.
We do not start by forcing every group into the same destination. We look at the people, flight reality, budget, pace and what the week needs — then recommend the Costa Rica base that makes sense.
Montezuma
Waterfalls, wild beaches and a slower rhythm.
A more intimate option for families and groups that want nature, hidden beaches, jungle trails and less structure around them.
Uvita & Dominical
Jungle hills, ocean views and big nature.
A strong setting for retreats and active groups — waterfalls, surf, jungle, spacious properties and room to build a full week.
La Fortuna
Volcano, rainforest, hot springs and adventure.
A different Costa Rica rhythm for teams and groups that want a more active nature-led experience away from the beach.
Not sure where in Costa Rica?
That is part of what we help decide.
Bring the people. We’ll build around them.
Family, retreat audience, community or company — tell us who is coming, what the experience is for and what needs to work. RETURN can shape the place, rhythm, meals, activities, logistics and production around them.