6 Reasons to Experience Sand and Salt Escapes

A wellness retreat located in Nosara, Costa Rica

Are you looking for a sunny escape from your everyday commitments? One where you can leave all of life’s worries and busyness behind to relax and refocus on yourself? If so, a retreat in Costa Rica may be just what you need! Created by someone that understands the pressures of a demanding career and personal life, Sand and Salt Escapes is a wellness retreat for real people that work hard. It’s an all-inclusive (accommodation, meals, classes) experience and curated so that guests don’t have to worry about organizing any details. Wellness and movement classes are available with local instructors and are welcoming to all ages, identities, and fitness levels. Sand and Salt Escapes is a safe place for you to focus on yourself with the simple goal of the week for you to rest and recharge.

Describing this retreat is interesting because it was like nothing we’ve ever experienced before but in the best of ways. A week of rest, mindfulness, new friendships, adventure, food, laughter, and growth — all in the enchanting location of Nosara, Costa Rica. It was absolute magic and undoubtedly one of the best weeks of our lives.

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Here are 6 Reasons for You to Experience Sand and Salt Escapes

1. To Focus on YOU

How often do you take the time to truly focus on yourself? This retreat is designed for those that work hard and need an escape to rest and recharge. It is a safe place for people from all over the world of any background or life stage to take time for themselves and truly, rawly, hit a reset button. The week is thoughtfully planned out and tailored to each guest so that you can relax, attend classes, and explore. All the details of the week are taken care of so that you don’t have to worry about a thing. Mindfulness, movement, and breathwork classes will help you learn about your mind and body connection. It’s not often you get to actually take time in life to completely stop what you're doing and reflect on what actually makes you ~ you ~.

2. The Natural Scenic Beauty

Nosara is pure magic. Known as a wellness oasis, you will feel the energy in the air embracing you as soon as you arrive. This jungle community is tucked along the coast where locals are friendly, roads are dirt paths carved through the forest, surfing culture thrives, food is fresh, and the “pura vida” lifestyle is vibrant. The sense of community here and love for each other is also beautiful to witness and learn about. People wear their hearts on their sleeves, greeting each other like old friends, hugging and chatting on the beach. The Nicoya Peninsula where Nosara is located is actually one of five blue zones in the world, an area where people live longer and healthier than anywhere else — the perfect place for a wellness retreat.

A few scenic beauty highlights to look forward to:
- experiencing sunset along the Playa Guiones beach
- visiting a local waterfall and swimming spot via atv’s
- roaming the jungle pathways with trees canopying above you
- seeing wildlife like turtles, iguanas, and monkeys
- swimming and surfing in the warm ocean waters

3. The Food - fresh, healthy, local, delicious

A highlight of Sand and Salt Escapes is having private chef-prepared meals daily — incredible, healthy, fresh, and locally grown/caught/sourced. You will be dreaming about the food you enjoyed on this retreat long after you leave! And if you love pineapple, well just wait until you try Costa Rica pineapple.. it’ll blow your mind! Every morning begins with a light breakfast, followed by brunch, and then a fantastic dinner that evening. Throughout the day guests have access to healthy snacks too. Fresh coconut water anyone? All meals can accommodate almost any dietary requirement too.

4. The People

While this retreat is totally about focusing on yourself, don’t be surprised if you end the week feeling like you have your very own Sand and Salt family. You and your fellow guests will arrive as strangers all in different stages of your lives, but together you will likely laugh, cry, share, live in the moment, and encourage each other. Intentional conversations of storytelling and bonding will lift each other up and give you inner perspective too. A joy of the retreat is also getting to know the staff at Jade, your instructors, and your chefs as they are all the most wonderful humans. One of the best parts of travel is the stories you learn along the way and there’s no shortage of them here.

5. Luxurious Villa Experience

Wildly enough, this location is actually even more stunning in person. Your jungle home away from home, Sand and Salt Escapes has chosen a luxurious sustainable property to base its retreat. Jade is a mix of lush gardens, a crystal clear pool, seven spacious villas, unique statues, a yoga shala, and a communal kitchen/dining area. Around the villa there are lots of places to relax and hang out on your own or with other guests. Rooms are bright and spacious with high ceilings and lots of natural light. Jade is an oasis and will make you feel safe and comfortable while there. Plus, you’ll only be a five-minute walk from the beach and close to local shops as well.

6. Trying New Things

When was the last time you challenged yourself to try something new? In attending Sand and Salt Escapes you're given the opportunity to take part in many different mindfulness and movement classes like yoga, foundation training, meditation, art, breathwork, and sound journeys. Each class is approachable – you don’t need any mindfulness or yoga experience to feel welcomed, though bringing an open mind to enjoy these activities is recommended. Classes are guided by local instructors. During your free time throughout the day, you can also try other adventures like riding ATVs to scenic views, taking a surf lesson (highly recommend), booking a spa appointment, or simply exploring the surrounding beach and town.

We hope this list helps inspire you to experience Sand and Salt Escapes or at least consider taking time to focus on yourself. This retreat was something we will never forget and know so many others will benefit from too. A place to recharge your body, mind, and soul, it was a perfect guide to finding self-love and self-growth.

Raw, authentic, beautiful, and inspiring.

For more information on S&S and how to apply, head to their website here: https://www.sandandsaltescapes.com/