Costa Rica
Pura Vida
Located in Pinilla,
a serene coastal paradise where golden beaches, lush tropical landscapes, and world-class surf meet laid-back luxury and
pura vida charm.
12 Suites
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15 Bathrooms
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Dedicated Concierge
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Golf Carts
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70-FT Lap Pool
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2 Private Villas
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2 Private Pools
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Heated Jacuzzi
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12 Suites • 15 Bathrooms • Dedicated Concierge • Golf Carts • 70-FT Lap Pool • 2 Private Villas • 2 Private Pools • Heated Jacuzzi •
Wake Up
This retreat is designed to wake up your creative soul. Too many creatives spend endless hours behind a screen, slowly draining the spark that makes their work come alive. But creativity thrives on movement, adventure, and inspiration, and that’s exactly what this experience is all about!
So… we’re bringing it all back to life.
Get ready for four unforgettable days of creativity and adventure in one of the most breathtaking places on Earth. We’ll be staying in private luxury villas complete with sparkling pools, a heated jacuzzi, a cozy rancho, and 12 private suites, so you’ll have your own peaceful space to unwind. Over two incredible days, we’ll dive into immersive styled shoots with multiple breakout sessions designed to spark your imagination and elevate your portfolio. Then, we’ll throw in a private catamaran adventure (yes, there’s a bonus style shoot on board!), plus zip lining through the jungle, soaking in natural hot springs, tubing down a wild river, and horseback riding through tropical landscapes.
Your creative soul will thank you.
We’ve been intentional in every choice, especially the accommodations, which were selected for their natural beauty and effortless style. Every floral element and design detail is meant to enhance what’s already there, highlighting the surrounding landscape rather than overshadowing it.
To get a sense of the style we’re envisioning for our styled shoots, explore the photos in the carousel below. The images below are from Pinterest and serve as inspiration and capture the essence of the style we’re aiming to create.
The Styled Shoots
The details
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There are only 10 spots available. Once these fill up, the trip is full!
If possible, we recommend inviting another creative who is a close friend of yours to come with you! You don’t have to do this, but we’ve found that when people experience unreal moments like this retreat will offer, it’s incredibly beneficial to share those types of experiences with someone you will continue to live life with. -
From the time you arrive at the Liberia International Airport in Costa Rica to your departure, we will take care of your food, lodging, excursions, and transportation.
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We have a personal chef at our Villa who will make all of our meals.
For the days we go on the excursions, our food will be taken care of by the companies hosting the excursions.
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There are 12 individual suites, each with their own individual bathrooms. Rooms will be assigned based upon time of booking.
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Day 1
Arrive, get settled, introductions, vision casting, chill.
Dinner at the Villa made by our personal chef.
Day 2
Breakfast (8:30-10)
Personal Reflection (10-11)
Group Collaboration (11-noon)
Lunch (12-1)
Beach/Pool/Chill (1-3)
Styled shoot
Bridal Set (3-4:30)
Groom Set (3-4:30)
Ceremony Set (4:30-5:30)
Dining/Reception Afternoon set (4:30-5:30)
Dining/Reception Evening Set (5:30-7)
Fancy Dinner
Hangout
Day 3
Breakfast (7am)
Morning Catamaran Cruise / Styled Shoot (8am-12pm)
Chill (12-1:30)
Beach (1:30-4:30)
Headshots (if you want, 5:30)
Dinner
Games/Pool/Hangout
Day 4
All day Excursion (8am-5pm)
Zipline / Horseback / River tubing / Mud bath
Day 5 (Depart)
Go home
***This is a tentative schedule and may be adjusted.
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This should be the most refreshing styled shoot you’ve ever been a part of! Since our styled shoots are at our Villa and on our catamaran, you will have plenty of time to get the shots you are looking for.
Jessie, our lead photographer, will be available during the shoots to help with posing and other creative shot ideas. So don’t worry if this is your first time at something like this and aren’t sure what to do. We got you!
Day 2Styled shoot (3-7pm)
Bridal Set
Groom Set
Ceremony Set
Dining Set
Mini Detail Sets
We will break the creatives into groups of 3-4 and will rotate every ~30 minutes.
Day 3
We’ll set sail on a private catamaran from 8 a.m. to noon. While the original plan was simply to relax and have fun, we decided to elevate the experience by inviting a couple for a catamaran editorial shoot. It will be a blend of creativity and adventure!
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We have hired two models from Costa Rica for our styled sets.
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Part of waking up the creative involves having fun! We’ve decided to not just have fun, but have an absolute blast by going on two incredible excursions!
On day 3, we will spend the morning (8am-12) on a private catamaran. There will be a editorial styled shoot while we are sailing (think bonus shoot), but the focus of this time is also for you to have fun!On day 4, we will spend the entire day on an adrenaline-filled adventure: zip lining, horseback riding through epic landscapes, jungle river tubing, and unwinding in natural hot springs and a volcanic mud bath—followed by a full Costa Rican buffet. It’s amazing! Get ready!
All of the excursions are included in the cost of the retreat.
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$4800
Booking only available for Photographers, Videographers, and Content Creators.
Payment details:
50% downpayment to reserve your spot.
Remainder due by January 1, 2026.
*Bookings are non-refundable, but can be transferable to someone else for the same trip.
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Click “Sign Me Up” or “Contact” to let us know you’re interested! Once you’re ready to reserve your spot, we’ll send you a quick email with the electronic agreement forms and payment links… it’s a simple process.
If you have any questions before reserving your spot, we would love to jump on a zoom call with you to get to know you and answer any questions you may have! We’re excited to connect with you!
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Once your spot is reserved, we’ll set up a quick call with you soon after! When all spots are filled, we’ll invite everyone to an intro call to go over the schedule and details.