Retreat Description
Join Noel Coakley for a meditation retreat, nestled in the lush mountains and vibrant jungles of La Fortuna, Costa Rica. At the foot of the volcano, on the shore of Lake Arenal, explore local activities and enjoy nourishing food, while starting and ending the day with meditation sessions.
All are welcome, with a gentle suggestion for those new to meditation to have a basic introduction beforehand.
Retreat Pricing
A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required to secure your spot at the retreat. This deposit is part of the total retreat cost.
The remaining balance is due November 1, 2025, 30 days before the retreat begins, unless other arrangements have been made.
What it includes:
Lodging: 5 nights/6 days (private & shared rooms avail. - each room has private bathroom)
Meditation Sessions: daily morning & evening meditations/discussions
A one to one session with Noel
Food: all the home cooked Costa Rican food you can eat
Local Transportation: airport pick up and from lodging to local activities / into town
Lake Activities: use of kayaks/paddle boards on Lake Arenal
Laundry service
A single local excursion
What’s not included:
Travel to and from Costa Rica (i.e. airfare)
Local Excursions
There will be planned local excursions which you can opt into on a by-event basis. These are optional and cost per excursion is typically under $100
All optional: guided jungle tour, hot springs, horseback riding, waterfall swim, zip lining, coffee tour, etc
Retreat Facilitator:
Noel Coakley
BCCP Founder, Psychotherapist, Meditation Teacher
Noel (he/him) is a mental health counselor and former school teacher (special ed.). He has been practicing meditation since 1996, initially with Indo-Tibetan traditions and then Yundrung Bön. Noel has been fortunate to learn from over 100 teachers, including HH the Dalai Lama and HH the 34th Menri Trizin.
Beyond his professional life, Noel is a loving father, husband, brother, musician, and friend to his dog, Clementine.
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