The Rare Seasons Costa Rica Experience
Strength training in the morning, beach days in the afternoon!
We're heading somewhere special. A week of strength training, beach days, exploration, and great food, with new friends and plenty of time to enjoy it all and soak it in.
Santa Teresa sits on the Nicoya Peninsula, along Costa Rica's Pacific coast. The peninsula is home to one of the world's original Blue Zones, known for the remarkable longevity of its residents. Jungle on one side, ocean on the other, and a slower pace that invites you to settle in.
We'll make re:center our home for the stay, a private jungle retreat with the whole property to ourselves for five nights. Daily training with Talon Power, sauna and cold plunge, fresh farm-to-table meals, and a small group to share the experience. Every detail is handled.
The shape of the week
This is the shape of the week, not a schedule.
Train with Talon every morning in a fully equipped gym that opens straight into the jungle. HIIT, strength and conditioning, and an energizing start to the day, with mindfulness woven throughout the week.
Farm-to-table, organic breakfast and lunch served in the open air at re:center each day. Long lunches, good company, and group dinners throughout the stay at a selection of Santa Teresa's standout restaurants.
A spacious sauna, multiple cold plunges, and time by the pool to unwind after workouts. Recovery is part of the daily rhythm at re:center, with room to slow down between sessions.
A group surf lesson at Playa Hermosa, in the warm water and inviting waves just outside Santa Teresa. Paddle back out afterward, or take it slow on the sand. A waterfall hike on the Nicoya Peninsula takes us where the road gives way to the jungle.
Daily transportation into Santa Teresa, down the road through the jungle. Afternoons at the beach or exploring town, with time to take it all in at your own pace.
More fun experiences are taking shape. We'll share the details as they come together.
Meet Your Coach
Talon Power
Talon brings intention to the training and personality to everything around it. With a BS in Exercise Science and 12 years in the industry, he combines his knowledge of how the body moves with programming built around strength and conditioning, performance and HIIT.
His approach connects movement with mindset: showing up with a positive attitude, embracing the work, and recognizing what is worth celebrating. Expect focused coaching, energy to push you a little further, and dance moves that deserve a moment of their own.
For Talon, the week is also about making time for yourself and appreciating what's right in front of you. That outlook carries beyond the gym, to the shared adventures, new connections, and laughter that make the experiences worth living.
Movement. Mindset. Memories.
re:center
Our home for the week is re:center, a private jungle retreat about ten minutes from Santa Teresa. Rooms are woven through the trees. A fully equipped gym opens onto the jungle, alongside a sauna, cold plunges, a pool, and an open-air kitchen. Massage and bodywork are available on site.
Rare Seasons has reserved the entire property for our group, with space to settle in, feel at home, and enjoy it all together.
What's included
Two ways to stay
re:center has a variety of rooms and options, every one of them particular to the jungle campus. They differ in layout and in how they sit among the trees. Choose how you want to sleep, and the room itself is settled at booking.
Shared occupancy
The most social way to stay. Layouts vary across the campus, so the price depends on the specific accommodation.
Apply for a placeSingle occupancy
A room of your own for the week. Rooms vary across the campus, so the price depends on the specific room.
Apply for a placeEvery room includes the full experience. Rooms are chosen at booking, which opens once your application is approved.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this retreat for?
People who enjoy being active, exploring somewhere new, and sharing the experience with good company.
The week brings together purposeful training, great food, adventure, and time to unwind. There's room to challenge yourself, let loose, and connect with people along the way.
Coming on your own? You're in good company. Shared workouts, meals, and adventures give you plenty of ways to get to know the group.
What is the training like?
Talon Power leads daily sessions in re:center's fully equipped gym, which opens straight into the jungle. Expect HIIT, strength and conditioning, and mindfulness woven throughout the week.
Whether you're new to training or have years of experience, sessions offer modifications to meet you where you are. Talon will guide you through the movements and help you find the right level of challenge.
Where is Santa Teresa, and how do I get there?
Fly into San José (SJO). Approximate nonstop times: six hours from Los Angeles, four and a half from Austin, five and a quarter from Chicago, five and a half from New York.
From San José, it's a short 40 minute domestic flight to Cobano, then about a 35 minute drive from Cobano to re:center.
A ground transfer the whole way from San José runs five to six hours. It is available if you would rather drive it, and that is your call.
re:center sits about ten minutes from town.
Is Costa Rica safe?
Yes. Costa Rica is one of the most stable democracies in Latin America. It has been a mainstream destination for North American travellers for decades.
Santa Teresa is a small surf town on the Nicoya Peninsula, and the pace reflects that.
re:center is private and gated, with staff on site 24 hours. Filtered drinking water is provided across the property.
Ordinary travel sense applies here as anywhere.
What will the weather be like?
April closes the dry season on the Pacific coast. Warm, reliably sunny days averaging in the mid 80s Fahrenheit, around 29 Celsius. Evenings stay warm, with a steady offshore breeze that suits both surf and recovery. Pack for heat, sun and salt water.
What is not included?
Our retreats are designed to be as all-inclusive as possible, so you can stay present rather than track incidental costs. Not included:
- Airfare to and from Costa Rica
- Airport transport at either end
- Alcoholic beverages
- Dinners on the evenings the group is not eating together
- Massage and bodywork at the property
- Personal shopping and incidental expenses
For this retreat, transfers are not included, but we'll send you recommendations for getting to the property. A one-way transfer from Cobano Airport to re:center runs about $35.
Most places in Santa Teresa take card, but it's always good to have a little cash on hand for anything you want to pick up along the way.
How do I reserve my place?
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Approved guests receive a booking link with the room options on it.
A 25 percent deposit at that point secures your place.
What is the payment plan?
A 25 percent deposit holds your place at booking. The remaining balance is split into two installments, due December 15, 2026 and February 15, 2027.
- Book before December 15, 2026: 25 percent at booking, then the two installments on December 15 and February 15.
- Book between December 15, 2026 and February 15, 2027: your deposit and first installment are due at booking, with the final installment on February 15, 2027.
- Book after February 15, 2027: payment in full at booking.
What is the cancellation policy?
Deposits are fully refundable until November 15, 2026. After that date, deposits and payments are non-refundable.
We recommend travel insurance for every trip.
What happens after I book?
You receive a confirmation email straight away, with the information you need to book your travel.
More detail follows as the dates get closer, so you arrive prepared rather than guessing.
Santa Teresa, Costa Rica · April 2027
Ready to join us?
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.