Costa Rica: Wild Renewal

Return to the wild this summer solstice
June 15 - 21, 2026

At the far edge of Costa Rica, the rainforest meets the sea in a place so alive it has been called the most biologically intense on Earth. Here on the Osa Peninsula, scarlet macaws flash red across the sky, howler monkeys call from the trees, and the elusive puma still runs free. This is where you'll arrive - not to escape life, but to remember it.

Your experience begins with a gentle welcome night at La Paloma Lodge, perched above Drake Bay, where ocean views and the sound of waves offer rest after travel. The next morning, you'll continue by boat into Corcovado Wilderness Lodge, a five-star hotel set within Corcovado National Park and accessible only by water. Blending both wild and luxury, the lodge offers serene rainforest villas, chef-curated plant-based meals, and the rare gift of waking each morning in a world still as nature intended - untamed, abundant, and alive.

Throughout the retreat, you'll be guided by the five elements of our transformational curriculum - Water, Air, Fire, Earth, and Stardust - with each day offering a new way of reconnecting to yourself and to the natural world. You'll experience rituals, sound healing, and breathwork; join local naturalists for a guided rainforest tour, and meditate in handwoven tree nets suspended more than 100 feet in the air. You'll also be welcomed into a cultural exchange with the Boruca, an indigenous community known for their hand-carved masks and cultural resilience.

We close on the eve of Summer Solstice, gathering beneath one of the most brilliant night skies in the world to honor the cycles of nature and the Stardust that connects us all.

Retreat Accommodations

La Paloma Lodge

Our one night together at La Paloma Lodge is a soft landing - a moment to pause, gather as a collective group, and rest from our travels before heading deeper into the wild. Located in the remote town of Drake Bay, La Paloma Lodge is a boutique, family-run oasis where, for more than 35 years, the owners have restored once-degraded cattle land into thriving rainforest. 

Each room or villa provides stunning ocean views, and is unique in character, built with love and thoughtfulness to honor the natural landscape. Floor-to-ceiling windows, air-conditioned spaces, balconies or terraces, direct beach access, and a pool overlooking the Pacific Ocean invite you to rest, while hammocks offer front-row seats to the sunset. 

This opening night is an invitation to take a deep breath and connect with your fellow soul-seekers before venturing together into the wild and majestic Corcovado Wilderness Lodge. 

Corcovado Wilderness Lodge:

After our soft landing at La Paloma, we travel by boat to Corcovado Wilderness Lodge: a rare secluded haven set on 189 acres of pristine rainforest, bordered on three sides by over 450,000 acres of national park and reserves, and on the fourth by more than a mile of breathtaking oceanfront. 

The peaceful Rainforest Villas blend modern comforts with true nature immersion: plush beds, the rare tapir or puma passing outside your window, indoor/outdoor showers, spacious air-conditioned interiors, and the sounds of the jungle all around. Between activities, you might cool off in the spring-fed pool, visit the full-service spa, or wander down one of the private rainforest trails in search of wildlife. 

Corcovado Wilderness Lodge is powered by renewable energy systems, and every stay contributes directly to critical conservation and community development through their Every Stay Does Good program. A dedicated concierge team ensures every detail of your stay is cared for - from providing boots for your rainforest hike to arranging any personal requests along the way. For five nights, this wild cathedral becomes our sacred container - holding us in a safe embrace as we step deeper into the wild and closer to ourselves.

What’s Included?

  • Moonwake Orientation: A virtual gathering to prepare, align intentions, and answer questions before arrival

  • Airport Transfer: Round-trip transfers from Drake Bay Airport (DRK), including boat transfers into Corcovado

  • Luxury Accommodations: 1 night at La Paloma Lodge; 5 nights at Corcovado Wilderness Lodge

  • Chef-crafted Meals: 3 locally sourced, plant-based meals plus a handcrafted smoothie each day

  • Guided Rainforest Tour: Local naturalist guided tour of Corcovado National Park

  • Workshops & Rituals: Sound healing, meditation, breathwork sessions, and more

  • Tree Net Experience: Meditate more than 100 feet in the air safely suspended by a custom-made tree canopy

  • Indigenous Experience: Cultural exchange led by local Boruca community

  • Private Trails: Found throughout Corcovado Wilderness Lodge's reserve

  • Moonwake Ritual Kit: Moonwake Retreats shirt, Wild Remembering journal, and other soul-seeker essentials

What’s Not Included?

  • Airfare: International airfare to San Jose (SJO) and domestic flight from San Jose (SJO) to Drake Bay (DRK)

  • Travel Insurance: Moonwake Retreats are 100% nonrefundable - in order to protect your investment, we require travel insurance.

Moonwake Retreat Packages: Choose Your Moon

Your retreat experience is as personal as the phases of the moon. Choose the package that feels right for you — each one offers its own way of being held, renewed, and transformed.

Crescent Moon Package

Like the first sliver of moonlight breaking the dark, our Crescent Moon package is the start of luminous new beginnings. Ideal for friends, sisters, or kindred spirits who support each other’s return to the wild.

The Crescent Moon package includes everything offered in the retreat - plant-based meals, excursions, ceremonies, and more – with shared accommodations throughout your stay:

  • One night at La Paloma Lodge in a shared room with two beds (bed sizes vary and may include a king, queen, and/or twin)

  • Five nights at Corcovado Wilderness Lodge in a shared Rainforest Villa featuring two queen beds as your home in the jungle

Price: $6,888 per person

  • Reserve with $1,444 deposit | Payment plan available

AA*To secure your space, both roommates must register individually within 24 hours of each other, and list each other as desired roommates during sign-up

*All Moonwake Retreats payments are 100% non-refundable. To safeguard your investment, we require each participant to purchase travel insurance.

Please note: Rainforest Villa layouts and decor may vary

Full Moon Package
*Most Popular

Step into your own private sanctuary of wild luxury with the Full Moon Package - our signature and most popular retreat experience. Designed for privacy, rest, and integration, this package includes private accommodations.

The Full Moon package includes everything offered in the retreat - plant-based meals, excursions, ceremonies, and more, plus:

  • One night at La Paloma Lodge in a private room (some Full Moon guests will have the top floor of a two-story jungle villa, with other guests on the lower level)

  • Five nights at Corcovado Wilderness Lodge in a private Rainforest Villa (king or queen bed + indoor and outdoor shower)

  • One-on-one pre-retreat intention-setting session to align your focus before arrival

  • One-on-one post-retreat integration session to ground your experiences and carry the work forward

  • Complimentary Moonwake bath and renewal products

  • Exclusive Moonwake Retreats tote bag

Price: $7,777 per person

  • Reserve with $1,444 deposit | Payment plan available

*All Moonwake Retreats payments are 100% non-refundable. To safeguard your investment, we require each participant to purchase travel insurance.

Please note: Rainforest Villa layouts and decor may vary

Super Moon Package

Indulge in the highest level of rainforest luxury with our Super Moon package, featuring premium private accommodations and a collection of exclusive perks. Ideal for those seeking regal comfort, soulful spaciousness, and an experience as rare and transformative as the Super Moon itself.

The Super Moon package includes everything offered in the retreat - plant-based meals, excursions, ceremonies, and more, plus:

  • One night at La Paloma Lodge in a premium private room

  • 5 nights at Corcovado Wilderness Lodge in a private Ocean View Treehouse: a secluded villa set high above the coastline with panoramic views. Includes a king bed, an expansive private terrace, an indoor/outdoor shower, and an outdoor soaking tub

  • One-on-one pre-retreat intention-setting session to align your focus before arrival

  • One private session of your choice during the retreat: Reiki & Sound Healing or Professional Coaching 

  • Complimentary Moonwake bath and renewal products

  • One-on-one post-retreat integration session to ground your experiences and carry the work forward

  • Exclusive Moonwake Retreats tote bag

  • 25% discount on any future Moonwake retreat

Price: $10,888 per person

  • Reserve with $2,444 deposit | Payment plans available

*All Moonwake Retreats payments are 100% non-refundable. To safeguard your investment, we require each participant to purchase travel insurance.

Getting There

To arrive to the retreat, guests will book their own flight to San Jose International Airport (SJO) and a domestic flight on Sansa Airlines to Drake Bay Airport (DRK), with several flights available daily.

Upon arrival at Drake Bay Airport, our team will be there to welcome you. From the airport, you’ll enjoy a 10 minute ground shuttle followed by a 5-10 minute boat ride to La Paloma Lodge, where you’ll spend a welcome night.

The following day, we continue by boat for a 20-30 minute scenic ride deeper into the rainforest to Corcovado Wilderness Lodge. Staff will handle all luggage, including waterproof storage for the longer boat transfer, so you can simply relax and soak in the extraordinary arrival experience.

Closer to your retreat date, you’ll receive detailed travel guidance to make every step simple and seamless.

Travel with Purpose

At Moonwake Retreats, your investment goes beyond your personal transformation. By choosing this experience you also:

  • Support conservation and sustainability programs led by Corcovado Wilderness Lodge [read more] and La Paloma Lodge [read more].

  • Contribute to the livelihoods of local women and indigenous artisans through direct partnerships and fair compensation.

  • Help preserve one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth.

Your Questions, Answered

  • At Moonwake Retreats, our intention is to create a safe and supportive environment. The short application allows us to understand your needs, make sure the experience is a right fit, and ensure that the group as a whole feels balanced and aligned. Once your application is approved, you will receive a link to secure your reservation.

  • All meals for the Costa Rica retreat are plant-based and nut-free. Beyond that, the kitchen can accommodate most dietary needs. You’ll be able to share any restrictions during registration, and we’ll confirm again before your arrival so everything is prepared. Our goal is for every guest to feel nourished, cared for, and at ease at every meal.

  • Because of the advance commitments we make to our venues and partners, all reservations are 100% non-refundable. To give you peace of mind, we require every guest to purchase travel insurance, and we can recommend a comprehensive policy through a trusted partner.

  • The retreat begins on June 15, 2026. Guests should plan to fly into San Jose International Airport (SJO) and connect on a domestic flight into Drake Bay (DRK) that same day. Our team will greet you upon arrival in Drake Bay and handle all additional transfers.

    If you’d like extra time in Costa Rica, you’re welcome to arrive earlier and enjoy independent travel. In that case, simply plan to meet us at Drake Bay Airport on June 15 — on any scheduled flight that day.

  • No. Your experience is your own. We invite you to listen to what your body and energy need each day. Everything is optional. You’ll never be pressured to share or join in.

  • To ensure comfort and a sense of ease, shared accommodations are reserved only for guests traveling together. We don’t pair individual travelers with roommates — this way you always know who you’ll be sharing your space with. If you’d like to book the Crescent Moon Package (shared accommodations), we encourage you to register with a friend or family member.

  • The flight from San Jose to Drake Bay takes about 50 minutes and is operated by Sansa Airlines, a long-established and reputable Costa Rican carrier. The planes typically seat around 12 passengers.

    The experience is far more than just transportation — it’s breathtaking. As you soar along the Pacific coast, you’ll catch a glimpse of lush rainforest, winding rivers, secluded beaches, and the turquoise waters below. Near the end of the flight, you’ll enjoy a stunning aerial view of the Osa Peninsula - your home for the next six nights.

  • You likely won’t be the only one! Many of our soul-seekers come solo—and our retreats are a great place to connect with people.

    That said, there’s no pressure to socialize. We honor those who need solitude and space to go inward, and we respect the needs of both introverts and extroverts. Whether you come to find community, reconnect with yourself, or both, you’ll be supported every step of the way.

  • Yes — both La Paloma Lodge and Corcovado Wilderness Lodge offer WiFi. That said, connection speeds can vary and are best for light use such as checking email or messaging family. Part of the benefit of this retreat is the chance to step away from the constant digital noise of daily life. We encourage participants to truly disconnect and immerse themselves in the retreat curriculum and the rhythms of nature.

Still have questions? We’d love to help. Email info@moonwakeretreats.com to connect with a Retreat Specialist.