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Rios Retreat Leader Summit


Arrive by white water raft at Rios Eco-lodge on the Pacuare River, alongside one of Costa Rica's most beautifully preserved rainforests.

Yoga. Gourmet Meals. Adventure. And Interactive Retreat Leadership Training.

This is an incredible opportunity to improve or begin your retreat offerings for the world! Join Facilitator, Buffie Diaz, MA, E-RYT500 as she shares all she knows about leading retreats during this 3-day journey.

You will receive training workshops with an interactive workbook, filled with real talk, writing and art prompts, and more. Explore the motives beneath your desire to host retreats, learn the basics of marketing and budgeting, how to create a schedule, best practices with group dynamics, and more.

All this in the serene landscape of some of the last untouched rain forests on planet earth, protected by Rios Eco-Lodge.

Get to experience rafting, tubing, zip lining, and more of what Rios has to offer you and your future retreat guests. $600 of your tuition rolls over to secure your deposit to host your VERY OWN RETREAT at Rios. We totally set you up for success...with all the tools, training, and networking you could ask for!

It's happening - and we would love for you to be part of the Rios family.

This is a Retreat Leadership Summit!

You get to experience the magic of Rios Eco-Lodge AND receive hands-on training on-site on how to host your very own successful retreat at Rios and elsewhere.

$600 of your tuition rolls over to hold a deposit for you to HOST YOUR OWN RETREAT at Rios!

It's a win-win. This offer will come again, but not at this first-time price. Jump in! The water is just fine!

Rios Eco-Lodge is nestled on a 2,500 acre conservation trust and is some of the last remaining, pristine primary and secondary growth forest in the world. We are honored to host our Retreat Leader Enrichment Summit there and introduce you to the Rios Family.

We white water raft or hike in and raft or hike out. It's an unforgettable experience to arrive there! Once you're there, enjoy gourmet meals provided by the exclusive French chef! There is zip lining, tubing, swimming holes, waterfalls, night hike, a beautiful scenic yoga deck, and everything you need on site.

They use renewable energy with solar panels and are working to become completely self-sustainable. Choose from luxury eco-dorms or more private luxury or basic rooms. Rios is ready to welcome you.

Imagine a beautiful drive with our trusted guide, Jorge through San Jose, Cartago and finally arriving to the beautiful town of Turrialba (White Tower), where we find the white water rafting river put-in.

Gear up and jump in with one of our amazing river guides and enjoy a 40-minute Class II and III rafting experience on the Pacuare River, surrounded by lush rain forest flora and fauna, toucans, ancient groves, waterfalls, and the sound of the river.

You will be welcomed by our five-star staff as they unload your gear out of wet bags and offer you a welcome drink and the keys to your amazing accommodation. Our private chef will happily take your order from the daily menu to prepare your lunch while you get settled in, taking in the sounds and sights from your room.

Expect to feel welcome, at home throughout the open-air spaces at Rios Eco-Lodge. You will have full use of the relaxation spaces like the yoga deck (along with all the props), the sacred waterfalls on site, and the hammock lounge, as well as the play areas like the natural pool with river tubes, world-class zipline tour, and trampoline deck! Everything you could want from an adventure retreat in Costa Rica is offered right here, including a guided night hike and river walk!

The best part is that you become a part of the Rios legacy when you come here; you are part of the family. Give back by planting trees in the reforestation sanctuary or shop some exclusive Rios gear. Fall in love with life as the sound of the Pacuare River lulls you to sleep each evening, stars shining brilliantly overhead with little to no light pollution.

If all this weren’t enough, we will sprinkle the retreat itinerary with our interactive workshops guiding you on how to host your very own retreat at Rios or elsewhere in our beautiful world.

Feel yourself returning home rejuvenated and ready to share your retreat offering with the world.

Accommodation Options:

INCLUDED:

Shared Luxury Eco-dorm

Total of 4 brand-new bunk style beds.

Personal cabinet for storage.

Shared luxury bathrooms (male and female separate)

Luxury Shared double room.

Private bath.

Add $312

Luxury Single room.

Private bath.

Add $612

Plan to arrive in Costa Rica by January 19. We can assist with hotel recommendation.

Tentative Schedule:

January 20

8am Scenic drive with guide to Pacuare River

White Water Raft to Rios

Welcome- Get Settled

Orientation Lunch at Rios

Opening Circle

Retreat Leadership Workshop (1 of 5)

Guided Night Hike

Dinner

Star Gazing from the pool or hammock deck

January 21

Coffee/ Tea

Zip Line Adventure or Morning Yoga

Breakfast

Retreat Leadership Workshop (2 of 5)

Lunch

Retreat Leadership Workshop (3 of 5)

Choose Your Own Adventure: Hike, Hang, Read in a Hammock, Bird Watching, Swim, Stretch...you choose

Dinner

Star Gazing from the pool or hammock deck

January 22

Coffee/ Tea

Zip Line Adventure or Morning Yoga

Breakfast

Retreat Leadership Workshop (4 of 5)

Lunch

Retreat Leadership Workshop (5 of 5)

Guided Waterfall/River Hike OR Choose Your Own Adventure: Hike, Hang, Read in a Hammock, Bird Watching, Swim, Stretch...you choose

Dinner

Star Gazing from the pool or hammock deck

January 23

Breakfast

Raft or hike out

Lunch on the River

Scenic drive to San Jose

Arrive in San Jose around 2pm

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