Cue the anticipation.
A retreat is on the horizon — intimate, restorative, and quietly powerful.
This November.
Deep presence.
Honest connection.
The kind of rest that lingers.
The full invitation is still unfolding,
but the essence is already here.
Peek into the feeling below, apply to claim your space.
November 2025 | Costa Rica
The kind of rest that lingers. The kind of connection that wakes you up.
This is an intimate, soulful escape designed for deep rest, honest connection, and joyful presence.
Created for anyone craving more ease, clarity, and reconnection—with themselves, with life, and with joy.
While yoga practitioners often feel most at home here, you don’t need to be advanced—just open.
Men and women are welcome.
You’ll move, breathe, reflect, and laugh. Eat well, sleep deeply, and remember who you are when you feel supported.
Expect a nourishing mix of yoga, breathwork, downtime, and magic—you can fully show up or take space as you need.
It’s time in — to your body, your breath, your life.
To remember what it feels like to be held by nature, moved by practice, and surrounded by kindred souls.
You won’t return the same — and that’s the point.
This isn’t just time away.
“This experience was nothing short of life-changing—and I say that as someone who’s generally skeptical of clichés.
- Past Retreat Guest
What is included?
This retreat offers a mix of movement, rest, exploration, and healing.
Your coastal week of respite is designed to meet you where you are. Whether you want full days of movement or more space to rest—you choose your pace.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—don’t wait if you feel the pull.
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Each room includes:
• Desk and closet
• Ceiling fan and air conditioning
• Private bathroom with hot water shower
• Mini fridge
• Patio with chairs and a hammock
See belowCheck-in: After 3:00pm on arrival day
Check-out: By 11:00am on departure dayAdditional amenities:
• Reliable Wi-Fi throughout the property
• Beautifully maintained pool
• Outdoor Shower
• Spacious open-air yoga shala with high-quality mats, bolsters, blocks, and blankets -
Enjoy three fresh, vegetarian meals each day—made with local, seasonal ingredients and designed to support your energy and wellbeing.
Gluten-free, vegan, and added protein options are available.
We’ll also head off-site for a few meals to experience the authentic flavours of Costa Rica.
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You’ll experience up to three intentional practices a day, each 75 minutes long and designed to meet your body and mind exactly where they are.
Led by Marlies, Veronica, and a select lineup of surprise teachers and healers, classes blend breathwork, intelligent sequencing, and meaningful guidance to take you beyond the surface of movement and into something more embodied.
Expect:
• Strong, breath-led flows in the morning
• Late afternoon sessions that rotate between technique, inquiry, and deepening practice
• Evening classes with Reiki, yoga nidra, and restorative stillness under the stars
• Dedicated pranayama and breathwork in every practice
• Optional beach walks, ocean swims, and meditation throughout the weekThis is not just movement—it’s an invitation to return to yourself, again and again.
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A guided meditation is offered each morning to help you ground, breathe, and arrive in the day.
Some sessions are still, others include gentle movement. You may practice by the ocean, around a fire, or in quiet group settings.
Each one is led with clarity and intention—no pressure, no performance. Just space to feel more calm, more present, and more at ease in yourself.
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This retreat isn’t only about what happens on the mat.
You'll have the chance to visit an Indigenous cacao farm and see how chocolate is made, tree to bar—followed by a waterfall swim that’s as refreshing as it is unforgettable.
Other optional experiences include a private sound healing float session, guided hikes through nearby national parks, day trips to Puerto Viejo’s chic energy, and a few off-site dinings that let you taste Costa Rica beyond the retreat center.
All optional. All thoughtfully chosen to complement your week. All included.
Spots are limited—if you're feeling the pull, don’t wait. -
This is your invitation to step away from the noise and immerse yourself in a week designed for deep rest, movement, and meaningful connection.
Your experience includes:
✔ 6 nights / 7 days in boutique jungle-luxury accommodations
✔ 3 nourishing, health-conscious meals daily
✔ Up to 3 guided practices per day — yoga, meditation, breathwork
✔ Signature workshops, floating pool sound sessions, and ceremonial experiences
✔ Indigenous Waterfall excursion
✔ Private access to the private pool
✔ Morning meditations and daily opportunities to reconnect and reset
✔ Priceless rejuvenation and soulful connection
Additional excursions and healing sessions are optional and available à la carte at an additional cost.
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The Luxe Package
SOLO or SHARED
King suite able to accomodate one babe or a potential couple.
Includes a luxury service or excursion* and transport to and from retreat centre.
*Services and excursions include and are not limited to ; reiki, massage, private sound healing, zip lining, surf lesson, guided tour, horseback riding.
*Each room consists of a desk, closet, ceiling fan, AC, private bathroom with hot water shower, mini fridge, patio with chairs and a hammock.$3,500 CAD – HST and deposit included
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The Basic Package
SHARED
The Basic Babe Package is designed for brave solo travellers—expect connection, shared space, and kind company.
This package is semi-private with transport booking.
*Each room consists of a desk, closet, ceiling fan, AC, private bathroom with hot water shower, mini fridge, patio with chairs and a hammock.
$2,900 CAD – HST and deposit included
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The Bestie Package
SHARED WITH A FRIEND
Coming with a friend? The Bestie Package includes shared accommodations with two single beds or a king and single combo, excludes transport.
*Each room consists of a desk, closet, ceiling fan, AC, private bathroom with hot water shower, mini fridge, patio with chairs and a hammock.
$2,700 CAD – HST and deposit included
This retreat is intentionally intimate.
Spaces are limited to 12–16 guests to ensure a grounded, connected, and personalized experience.
“The organization was so smooth I half-expected angels with clipboards to descend from the heavens, ticking off every perfectly timed moment.”
-John
'“The experience that Marlies put together in Costa Rica was exceptional! The yoga, the beach, the wildlife, and oh man the food! Such a special way to connect with nature, others, and yourself.”
“This was my first yoga retreat,
I was blown away at how Marlies layers in magic and unexpected transformation.
I am already ready to
sign up for the next one.
I’ve never felt so good”
“Marlies sees you.
Like really sees you.”
-Kaitlin
FAQs
Do I need to be an experienced yogi to join?
Not necessarily. There’s no required skill level to attend, but you should know that several hours each day are devoted to yoga—whether through movement, meditation, breathwork, or introspection. Some familiarity with yoga will help you get the most from the experience.It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Are flights or airport transfers included?
No. Flights are not included. We’ll provide trusted travel details and guidance to support your journey to the Caribbean. Transportation to and from retreat center included in Luxe + Basic Packages.
What’s the cancellation or refund policy?
Between August 1 and October 1, a partial refund may be offered only if your spot is successfully filled by another participant (approved by Lumière by Marlies retreat administrators).
After October 2, all payments are non-refundable.
Can I come solo, or do I need to bring someone?
If you’re coming with a friend, the Bestie Package includes shared accommodations with two single beds or one king + one single.
Flying solo? The Basic Babe Package is designed for brave solo travellers—expect connection, shared space, and kind company.
What if I have dietary restrictions?
Vegan, gluten-free, and protein-enriched options are all available. Just let us know your needs—and how we can provide.
Is there downtime, or is every hour scheduled?
You’re always in choice. Morning, afternoon, and evening yoga sessions are offered daily—but nothing is mandatory. A loose structure is provided to support your flow, but you’re free to participate fully or take space whenever you need it. This is your time to tune in and make it your own.
Meet your teachers…
Meet Marlies — Teacher, Healer, Curator, Guide
Marlies is the heart and steady compass of this retreat. As lead facilitator, she holds the full arc of the experience — from the soft landings of day one to the deep, soul-nourishing integration of the final savasana. With nearly a decade of full-time teaching, three yoga teacher trainings led, and countless international retreats under her belt, she’s often described as a master curator of transformational group experiences.
Her students speak of her guidance as both elemental and exacting — the kind that makes you feel widely held and quietly changed.
“The organization was so smooth I half-expected angels with clipboards to descend from the heavens, ticking off every perfectly timed moment.”
With roots in both athletic movement and intuitive energy work, Marlies blends the science of safe sequencing with the subtle art of presence. Her classes are crafted with care, reverence, and a deep knowing of what it means to move through life in a body — and in a world that doesn’t always make that easy.
As a 500-hour yoga teacher, Reiki Master, and trauma-sensitive space holder, she brings her whole self to every practice — honest, poetic, intentional.
What you’ll feel most? Her ability to lead with both clarity and care.
“She makes the mystical feel grounded and the grounded feel sacred.”
This retreat is held in her hands, and she holds it exquisitely.
Meet Veronica — Lawyer, Writer, Athlete, Yogi
Veronica is a lawyer and writer turned yoga and mindfulness instructor known for crafting creative, athletic, and intentional flows rooted in body awareness, alignment, and breath. With over 20 years of competitive sports experience, her classes blend movement with sports psychology, allowing the body to warm up safely and build confidence through repetition.
Her teaching spans from slow, restorative flows that gently target overused, under-stretched muscles, to traditional Hatha focused on breath-aligned movement, to her signature Power Flows—fast-paced, music-driven sequences where athleticism meets classical yoga. Veronica brings duality into her offerings with openness, humour, and accessibility.
Following her 200-hour YTT, she deepened her studies with a Yoga for Athletes certification and 50 hours of Advanced Yoga Anatomy, inspired by her own journey with stage 4 endometriosis. Her diagnosis transformed how she moves and teaches, fueling a passion for helping women align their movement with their cycle and hormonal health.
Veronica is also a certified Mindfulness and Meditation instructor, trained in the neuroscience of meditation, Buddhist-inspired techniques, and breathwork. Her style is kind, accessible, and centered on calming the nervous system—often beginning with the same breathwork Supreme Court Justices use before hearings.
Her favourite style? Power Flow. Think classical yoga meets beach club—flowing through Sun Salutations and Warrior poses with modern cueing, energizing playlists, and the mental edge of a high-performance athlete (and maybe a DJ on the side).
When she’s not teaching or lawyering, you’ll find her writing fiction and sipping espresso in Europe.
At Lumière Retreats, Veronica leads meditations, breathwork, and her signature Power Flows. You’ll explore your body’s strength and rhythm through energizing movement, then wind down with grounding breath practices designed to support sleep and muscle recovery—all shaped by her deep anatomical knowledge and love of peak performance.
Curious what’s possible when you give yourself this kind of space?
Apply now and experience it for yourself.