Inside High on Life Retreat: Surf, Yoga & Soulful Healing in Nosara, Costa Rica
Christine Gordineer
Founder & Travel Curator
A journey back to aliveness in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Step into High on Life — a beachfront sanctuary between jungle and ocean at Playa Guiones offering daily yoga, mindful surf, sound ceremonies, and nourishing organic cuisine designed for women ready to stop surviving and start living fully.
There are moments in life when something deeper begins to stir. Not loudly. Not urgently. But quietly… persistently. A pull toward something more alive. More present. More you.
Mission & Vision: A Personal Journey Back to Aliveness
High on Life was born from a personal journey back to aliveness. After years of seeking through yoga, surf, travel, and ceremony, the discovery was simple yet profound: the deepest transformations happen when women gather in nature, slow down together, and give themselves full permission to feel, play, and be held.
This retreat exists to create that sacred container — not just a beautiful week in Costa Rica, but a true turning point. The kind of grounded experience you carry home in your body, your confidence, and your renewed sense of self. It is created intentionally for the woman who is ready to stop surviving on autopilot and start living fully.
The Venue: Beachfront Villa Between Jungle & Ocean
Nestled in Guanacaste Province at Playa Guiones, Nosara, High on Life sits right at the intersection of wild tropical jungle and Pacific coastline. With direct barefoot access to Playa Guiones, you are immersed in the rhythms of crashing surf, vibrant wildlife, and golden sunsets.
- Direct Barefoot Beach Access: Walk straight from the property onto the warm sands and famous surf breaks of Playa Guiones.
- Open-Air Gathering & Movement Spaces: Expansive, shaded open-air wooden pavilions and a dedicated yoga studio designed for sunrise flows, breathwork, and evening sound healing.
- Restful Accommodations: Air-conditioned private and shared boutique rooms curated to suit every comfort level, equipped with plush bedding, towels, and attentive housekeeping.
- Relaxation & Restoration: A refreshing swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, daybed hammocks, quiet shaded corners, and a fitness area.
- Modern Comforts in Wilderness: Free high-speed Wi-Fi, on-site spa treatments, guest kitchen, café and restaurant spaces, complimentary parking, bicycles for rent, and local tour assistance.
Nourishing Organic & Blue Zone Cuisine
Nosara is world-renowned as one of the Earth's rare Blue Zones — regions where people naturally live longer, healthier, and happier lives. High on Life honors this wisdom with fresh, colorful, wholesome dining that fuels body and soul:
- 100% Tailored Dietary Care: Thoughtfully caters to Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescetarian, Ayurvedic, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, and Organic dining preferences (with select conscious meat options available).
- Vibrant Tropical Ingredients: Freshly pressed tropical juices, exotic fruit platters (dragon fruit, papaya, passionfruit), superfood bowls, and locally caught seafood.
- Mindful Community Dining: Wholesome family-style meals shared around open-air wooden tables under the canopy, fostering deep sisterhood and connection.
Getting to Nosara, Costa Rica
Planning your journey to Guanacaste is seamless with the right guidance:
- Liberia International Airport (LIR) — Recommended: Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in Liberia is approximately 2.5 hours by road from Nosara. This is the smoothest arrival hub for travelers flying from North America.
- Transfer Options from Liberia: Pre-booked shared shuttles (approx. $50–$60 USD one-way), private air-conditioned vehicle transfers (approx. $120–$150 USD one-way), or rental 4WD vehicles.
- San José International Airport (SJO): Juan Santamaría Airport is 4.5 to 5 hours by road, or connected via a scenic 30-minute domestic hopper flight into Nosara Local Airport (NOB).
Full arrival coordination and shuttle booking assistance are provided to ensure a relaxed, stress-free start to your getaway.
Ready to claim your spot in Playa Guiones? Reach out to Tranquil Escapes to reserve your journey, coordinate flights, and customize your Costa Rica wellness itinerary today!
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