“Discover the true meaning of pure life”
7 Day Women's Surf and Yoga Holiday in Playa Hermosa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Lua Villas, Playa Hermosa, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
Feminine Yoga and Surf Camp Costa Rica
Join Women’s Quest in a beautiful paradise as they host their 25th year of Women’s surf and yoga retreats in Costa Rica! Women’s Quest blends surf and soul for a fabulous week of oceanside adventure and restoration at the beautiful Lua Villas in Playa Hermosa.
Meet the instructors
Colleen
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Highlights
- 7 full days of activities
- Daily yoga, stretching, sound healing, and meditation classes
- 4 days of surf instruction
- Free use of surf equipment
- Horseback riding, lectures, and stories
- 6 nights accommodation
- Tasty meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
6 days with instruction
Accommodation
Lua Villas is a brand-new construction designed for the perfect vacation. A beautiful swimming pool, jetted tub, hammocks, or an amazing yoga deck are some of the amenities you can enjoy during your stay. An unbeatable location, just a three-minute walk to Hermosa Beach, different accommodation options, and dedicated service make Lua a real oasis in the middle of the jungle.
There are three different types of accommodation: villas, apartments, and studios - all surrounded by an incredible tropical garden and built taking care of every detail. You will find big and comfortable beds, quality wood and bamboo all around, fully equipped kitchens, stone sinks from Bali, air-conditioners, safety boxes, Wi-Fi, and everything you need to have a perfect time and relax.
Villas
They offer two villas, each comprising two levels. Upstairs, you will discover the master bedroom featuring a luxurious king-sized bed, air conditioning, and access to a shared bathroom (available for an additional fee of 1200 USD). On the lower floor, you will find a cozy double room with two twin beds, air conditioning, and a safety box for your belongings. Additionally, you will have access to a well-equipped kitchen, a shared bathroom with hot water and an open shower, a charming corridor complete with a comfortable hammock, a ceiling fan, and a dining area equipped with a table and benches.
Apartments
They offer two apartments, each featuring a single bedroom with a comfortable queen-sized bed, equipped with air conditioning, a spacious closet, and a safety box for your convenience. A fully furnished bathroom with hot water is shared with the other room. You will also have access to a well-appointed kitchen for all your culinary needs.
Step out onto the balcony, where you will find a table and benches, as well as a sofa or hammock (depending on the apartment). In the main living area, you will find two twin beds, each equipped with a ceiling fan. These beds come with a discounted rate of 250 USD each, making them a cost-effective option for your stay.
Upper studio
They have two studios available, which offer an all-inclusive experience. Each studio is equipped with two comfortable twin beds, air conditioning, a safety box for your valuables, a well-appointed kitchen, and a fully furnished bathroom with hot water. Step out onto the balcony, where you’ll find a table and benches, as well as a sofa or hammock (depending on the studio). Enjoy a hassle-free stay in these cozy and well-equipped studios.
Standard studio
They offer a unique room with the added convenience of a private bathroom. This cozy room features a comfortable queen-sized bed, a convenient kitchenette, air conditioning, and a safety box for your peace of mind. Additionally, you will have exclusive access to a private bathroom. Step outside into a small outdoor space with a table and bench, perfect for relaxing. Please note that this studio is the only accommodation with a private bathroom and incurs an additional charge of 1500 USD.
Program
Learn how to surf, stretch your body and mind with yoga, share sunsets with new friends, and have the time of your life. Come discover the true meaning of Pure Life, or as the Costa Ricans say, Pura Vida. If you have ever dreamed of surfing into the sunset, then this is your adventure. Imagine yourself catching a wave and feeling the balance, grace, and joy of playing in a warm ocean. Long white sandy beaches, unspoiled rainforest, a gorgeous yoga retreat center close to the beach near a turtle refuge, and a bunch of fun-loving women to share the experience in a pressure-free, environment.
This perfect recipe for relaxation and rejuvenation includes a blend of daily yoga and surfing spiced with long walks on the beach, a dollop of massage and free time, horse riding on the beach, all complimented by outrageously fresh local cuisine and an expert staff to guide and support you every step of the way. Perfect for first-timers and accomplished surfers alike, come to experience the exhilaration of catching a wave and the peace that is nurtured from a daily yoga practice and reconnection with nature. Celebrate the surf and soul of Costa Rica with Women's Quest.
Lua Villas is your home for the week and you will have the whole area including the yoga shala to yourself. It is the perfect place for relaxing in a hammock or chilling by the pool, and you are only a three-minute walk to Hermosa Beach. It is one of the most divine and perfect places to disconnect from the stress of daily life and reconnect back to nature and to yourself.
This is a quest that will allow you to nourish your body, mind, and spirit. you will recalibrate your body to the flow of nature which will magically transform, cleanse, and connect you back to you. The retreat will officially start on February 2nd at 11:00 a.m. and you should plan to depart on February 8th in the afternoon.
What to expect
The Spirit of “Pura Vida” is infused in every one of their retreats and will rejuvenate every cell of your body. The warm ocean, the amazing food and staff, and the new friendships made all come together for an experience of a lifetime. Awaken slowly to the sound of the ocean lapping on the shore. Start the day conversing with new friends over a vibrant gourmet breakfast, fresh-brewed Costa Rican coffee, and warm tropical breezes. You will typically surf in the morning after your morning “Awakening the Senses” yoga.
After an amazing, nourishing lunch, you will have time for exploring, reading, and relaxing. Afternoons will be reserved for your yoga, creative exercises and journaling, wellness talks, adventures like your canopy tour or horseback riding, shopping at the local markets in town, or some well-deserved free time to hang out in a hammock or read your book by the pool. Evenings are filled with friendship and laughter, whether you are kicking back beachside or enjoying a bonfire.
Activities
- Four surfing sessions (all levels from beginners to advanced)
- An unforgettable horse riding experience for all levels at Ario Ranch which is a 6000-acre ranch with lots of wildlife (monkeys, sloths, birds), and the ride ends on the beach where you will see a turtle refuge
- Morning “awakening the senses" yoga and Qigong (surf and tide schedule dependent)
- Three afternoon Restorative yoga sessions
- Qigong for relaxation and balancing each day
- Paddle school in Tide Pool on the first day with PIA PLANT - the head mermaid
- “Yemanja” water ceremony honoring the sea goddess at the famous tide pool
- Cacao ceremony
- Hiking to the waterfall in Montezuma
- Sound healing journey in Montezuma with Patricia at Ylang Ylang Resort
- Guided meditations and instruction, mindfulness practices, journaling on the heart's desire
- Afternoon activities include inspiring wellness lectures from Colleen (World Champion Triathlete), making prayer flags, mala bracelets with Monica at Faery Dust Workshop, and watercolor cards
- Photos of your surfing from famous photographer Carlos Palacios
Surfing at Playa Hermosa
It is Costa Rica, one of the premier surf destinations in the world, so it will be incredible. A short three-minute walk down a wooded path you will find the white sand beach which is their gentle surf spot. This picturesque palm-lined beach is Playa Hermosa, a ‘beautiful beach’ in Spanish. Their “home break” is perfect for learning with its sandy bottom and rolling waves. The area has some of the most consistent waves in Costa Rica. This does not mean gigantic. They selected this location for its favorable waves.
Having said this, while Colleen has performed some amazing feats, even she cannot control the seas, so you are still subject to the tides and swells. Your instructors are patient, kind, experienced, and genuinely interested in you and your journey. They are able to accommodate absolute beginners to those who have been surfing for years. They teach safety first with fun and stroke as a close second. They have a two-students-to-one-instructor ratio which will ensure that you receive thoughtful feedback and coaching. Women’s Quest is different from other surf retreats.
Your first day will begin with “ground school” or paddle school with PIA, which is where they will teach you the basics of surfing, how to pop up, and how to balance on the board. They have also created a very special “paddle school”, to help you with paddling skills. They will teach techniques to paddle more efficiently and powerfully, how to turtle roll, how to spin around quickly (for catching waves), and how to find your sweet spot on the board. Your local instructors from “TAKE OFF” surf school have the essential talents to help you achieve your goals:
- Many years of experience in surf instruction
- Genuine enthusiasm and patience
- Local knowledge of the area
- Passion for the ocean and surfing
- Surf lifesaving, CPR, and first aid certifications
Yoga practice
The yoga practice will be about being in the body as connected to the environment - opening your cells to the beauty and wonders of Costa Rica. Balance, focus, and core strength are key components of surfing. You will begin most mornings with “awakening the senses” yoga to get yourself ready for the day. You will have several sunset yoga sessions planned and a sound healing meditation as well.
The yoga practice on this retreat is designed to be accessible for all levels—both fresh beginners and experienced practitioners will deepen their practice according to individual needs and desires. Variations will be offered, and the instructors work with the principle that each person can find a relationship with an “inner voice” that guides your balance of challenge and ease. It is fun for everyone.
Average age
There is a wide range of women who attend this women’s surf camp in Costa Rica. Each retreat will vary. They have had women as young as 13 learn to surf and as old as 75.
Solo travelers
The majority of the women who attend Women's Quest retreats come by themselves. Costa Rica is a safe and easy country to travel to as a single female. English is widely spoken and they are ready to answer any travel questions that you may have. Although you may come alone, you will leave the retreat with new, lifelong friends! They will help you every step of the way and you might learn something about yourself too.
Schedule participation
You do not need to participate in everything; you can pace yourself so that it is the perfect amount of activity for you. You are fully supported in doing as much or as little as is right for you at the moment. The schedule gives you a sense of the flow of each day. It is subject to change, depending upon the needs of the group, weather, ocean swell size, tides, etc. The group will go over the schedule each day at breakfast. There is plenty of time for relaxing in the hammock with a good book, long walks on the famous beaches, or a spa treatment.
Fitness levels
The classes are adapted to all levels of fitness. Since surfing groups will be divided into small ones (one instructor for two people, and many times one one-on-one), they can accommodate just about any skill and fitness level. The instructors have even taught people who did not know how to swim or were afraid of the ocean. Groups are formed according to each woman’s level of fitness, experience, and desire to challenge herself. It is suggested that you start a training or workout program before you come so that you can get the most out of the retreat.
Your training does not need to be a hard-core program - just get out, play, and be active several days a week. Activities that will accelerate your learning are push-ups (hands underneath the shoulders, not wide), swimming, upper body exercises, and yoga for balance. Any physical exercise is beneficial. People of all shapes, sizes, skills, and backgrounds surf, and everyone who does shares a common bond with the ocean and a permanent smile on their faces.
Instructors
Colleen Cannon
Colleen Cannon founded Women's Quest after a highly successful career as a professional triathlete. In her racing days, she was a World Champion in 1984, and National Champion in 1988 and 1990. She was also a multiple U.S. National Team member. Her passions, besides chocolate and being in nature, are liberating and empowering women through movement, balance, and targeting their true "hearts' desire". Colleen continues to evolve adventures for Women's Quest, delighting in ways to enchant women with the experiences that coax happiness grown from joyful physical experiences.
Retreat location
The holiday is held in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica which is well known as a surf paradise. It is one of the most divine and perfect places to disconnect from the stress of daily life and reconnect back to nature and to yourself. This is a Quest that will allow you to nourish your body, mind, and spirit.
You will recalibrate your body to the flow of nature which will magically transform, cleanse, clarify, and connect you back to you. This year, they are thrilled to announce their exclusive takeover of Luxury Lua Villas, an oasis nestled in the heart of the jungle, just a three-minute walk from the breathtaking Hermosa Beach, their incredible surf spot.
Distances
- Hermosa Beach - 3 minutes
Food
All meals except for one breakfast, two lunches, and two dinners on your own to explore Santa Teresa are included in the price. Enjoy delicious, healthy meals, Women's Quest will have something for every palate and is more than happy to accommodate special dietary needs or lifestyle choices. They strive to use natural, fresh ingredients by gathering ingredients harvested from nature, stimulating individual well-being at the ground level which allows one’s health to blossom.
The meals will include an array of hot, and refreshing cold soups; an excellent buffet of veggies and salads; organic chicken, fresh fish, and vegan options. Excluded meals are left for you to explore on your own, allowing you to savor the local cuisine at your leisure.
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Pescatarian
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- ATV tour
- Horse riding
- Massage and spa treatments
- Zipline tour
What's included
- 4 days of surf instruction
- Video surf instruction and workout booklet to help you get in shape
- Horseback riding at Ario Ranch
- Inspiring lectures and stories
- Yoga, stretching, sound healing, and meditation
- 6 nights accommodation
- Most of the meals
- All surf equipment, wax, and accessories
- All yoga equipment including mats, blocks, and straps
- Memories and friendship to last a lifetime
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- 1 breakfast
- 2 lunches
- 2 dinners
- Extra activities
How to get there
Recommended Airports
LIR
Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
153 km
Transfer not provided
SJO
Juan Santamaría International Airport
63 km
Transfer not provided
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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