Southern Costa Rica | December 2 - 7, 2026
Reconnect with yourself through surf, movement, creativity, and nature during this immersive women’s retreat in Southern Costa Rica.
REVIVE is a 6-day surf, yoga, and writing retreat designed for women seeking personal growth, meaningful connection, and a deeper relationship with the ocean. Set in a private jungle resort near the coastline, this retreat blends adventure, reflection, and wellness in one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse regions.
Now in its eighth year, REVIVE offers an intimate and supportive experience for women who want to slow down, reset, and reconnect through surfing, storytelling, movement, and community.
This retreat welcomes all surf levels, from complete beginners to experienced surfers. With nearby breaks within walking distance, daily surf coaching, and personalized instruction, you’ll have the opportunity to build confidence in the water while experiencing the rhythm of Costa Rica’s southern coast.
Throughout the week, guests will enjoy a thoughtfully curated blend of yoga, meditation, writing workshops, breathwork, movement, and restorative wellness experiences.
Retreat Highlights
Nestled between jungle and ocean, REVIVE creates space to disconnect from routine and reconnect with yourself. Expect lush tropical surroundings, nearby surf breaks, wildlife-filled landscapes, and a supportive environment designed for reflection and personal renewal.
Whether you're traveling solo or joining with a friend, this retreat is an opportunity to surf, write, move, and restore in community with like-minded women.
Playa Pan Dulce is a quiet beach located near Matapalo on Costa Rica’s remote Osa Peninsula. Surrounded by jungle and coastline, the area is known for its natural beauty, warm water, and relaxed atmosphere.
The beach offers mellow surf conditions and easy access to nearby breaks for a range of experience levels. Wildlife is part of daily life here, with monkeys, macaws, and tropical birds commonly seen throughout the area.
Just outside of Puerto Jiménez, Playa Pan Dulce provides a peaceful setting for surfing, nature, and slowing down away from crowded tourist destinations.
Tara Ruttenberg, Ph.D. Writer, free surfer, yoga teacher, retreat host, research consultant and PhD in Development Studies (Wageningen University, 2022), with specialization in critical surf tourism studies. Tara has been leading REVIVE Surf + Yoga + Writing Retreats for Women in Costa Rica since 2017. Join her on retreat this December!

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