Wellness & Fitness Retreat

This wellness retreat in Nosara, Costa Rica, is a week of yoga, Pilates, meditation and time outdoors, hosted by Sophia Wilson and Kristen Gray at Casas Kismet, a private retreat center set above the Pacific Ocean. It is designed for women who want a balance of movement, personal growth, rest and some adventure, whether they hope to deepen a practice, reset a routine or simply spend a week looking after themselves.

What to Expect

The week combines daily movement with quieter practices and shared experiences. Each day includes yoga and Pilates sessions, guided meditation, and time for journaling and reflection. Wellness-focused workshops and discussions add a more reflective layer, and there are beach walks and time in nature. Free time is built in for rest and for exploring on your own.

Three group experiences are included during the week:

- Mangrove kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding through Nosara's protected mangrove waterways, where you may see exotic birds, iguanas and other local wildlife.
- A shamanic cacao ceremony led by a local ceremonial facilitator, using traditional Costa Rican cacao, meditation and music to set intentions.
- A zipline canopy adventure through the tropical forest, with views over the Pacific coastline.

Cold plunge and saltwater pool access are part of the stay, and the evenings bring ocean sunsets.

About Sophia Wilson

Sophia Wilson is the founder of Wellness Fitness Retreats and has been creating retreat experiences since 2009. Her work brings together travel, movement, wellness and community, and her retreats are built to help women reconnect with themselves while exploring destinations around the world.

About Kristen Gray

Kristen Gray brings a passion for movement, mindfulness and personal growth to the week, with an uplifting and supportive approach. She and Sophia designed the retreat together to make room for both exploration and restoration.

The Setting

Casas Kismet is a private, intimate retreat center in Nosara, in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The property sits above the Pacific, and the week takes full advantage of that setting, from morning practice to sunset. One of the rooms shown for the property is the Dharma Penthouse Ocean View Room.

Food is treated as part of the experience. Meals are prepared by a chef using fresh local ingredients, with a focus on nourishing, wellness-minded cooking. The kitchen can accommodate vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free and dairy-free diets.

Before You Go

No particular experience level is required. Because the program centers on daily yoga and Pilates, some comfort with movement will help you enjoy it, but the week is shaped around personal pace, with options to go deeper or simply rest.

Included in the retreat: daily yoga and Pilates, guided meditation, journaling and reflection, beach walks and nature immersion, workshops and discussions, chef-prepared meals, cold plunge and saltwater pool access, and the kayaking and paddleboarding outing, cacao ceremony and zipline adventure described above.