Liberia International is the closest airport, about a 2 hour drive (very convenient by Costa Rica standards!). You can also fly into San Jose, and we can arrange a shuttle for you there too. The drive from San Jose is 4 hours (instead of 2), but the roads are mostly paved and the countryside is beautiful. It’s a great adventure!

Jade Nosara is conveniently located (especially for Costa Rica) just a 2 hour drive from Liberia International Airport. I will arrange your shuttle to/from the airport. Costa Rica is a Spanish speaking country, but they are accustomed to tourists and there are many expats in the area. You can generally get around just fine speaking broken Spanglish.

Costa Rica is very safe, that is one of the reasons why I love it and feel comfortable bringing groups here. The country as a whole is peace promoting (they do not have a standing army), and the people could not be more kind and welcoming. The Costa Rican motto is, after all, “Pura Vida”, meaning pure life. You will hear it spoken often! But we don’t take any chances, for your safety we will have a guard on the premises every day.

July is their green season, which means that rain is possible. What I have experienced, is brief periods of light rain mid-afternoon, perfect for napping, reading, and journaling! As the rainy season transitions to summer, you get the perfect combination of plush green forest and beautiful days! The weather tends to be warm in the day and slightly cool at night.

Not in my experience. I’ve been to this area 3 times, and in all my experience, the bug situation is not bad! Just a few mosquitos. Nothing a little bug spray can’t handle. And Jade Nosara itself has a built-in natural bug-repellant system! That being said, we are in Costa Rica, you will see some interesting critters and monkeys!

Not to worry, most people come solo! It’s the perfect vacation to have on your own. Within days you will feel like you have a new group of friends and a Costa Rican family. And I’ll be with you every step of the way!

Nope! Every year we have people who have never done yoga before, and some who are very experienced. It doesn’t matter where you fall on the spectrum. The yoga I teach is foundational and everyone will benefit. 

The difference in price really comes down to accommodations, location, time of year and curriculum. Jade Nosara is located in the blue zone of Costa Rica – this is a small area where people live to be over 100, and is a highly energetic area. In the past decade, this area has become more popular and expensive. My belief is, the benefits of being in a blue zone far outweigh the difference in price. You will also be in a private, luxury retreat. Often less expensive accommodations are either grungy, no a/c or hosted in big centers with multiple retreats happening at the same time. This means you share the space, studios, pools with other groups. I prefer to take my groups to small, private retreat centers. This way we can really relax, connect, and create the peaceful vibe we are all looking for. Every room has its own private bathroom and you will never have to share your room, or the pool, with a stranger.

Bookings are fully transferable to another retreat. If you cannot go, for any reason, we will try and find someone to take your place. If you find your own replacement*, there is no charge for transfer. If we find your replacement, there is a $250 processing fee plus any credit card fees associated with the transaction. In the unlikely event that you can not find a replacement by the start date, 50% of the total cost of the booking fee can be used as a credit towards a future retreat. If the retreat is canceled due to unforeseen reasons, you will receive a credit in full to use toward a future retreat or event. (*all replacements must be approved by Christina prior to finalizing the transfer) Credit card fees incurred are not refundable.

Yes, why not? 3rd party insurance is inexpensive, and gives you peace of mind. If you want help finding the policy that is right for you, I am happy to help.