A personalized experienceheld in heartfelt community

One-on-one support tailored to your journey, nurtured within a community who knows your name by the second day.

The Retreat Experience

What takes place during your time at Soltara, shared across all retreats and locations

Hands pressed together in a grounding gesture

Arrival into the retreat space is intentionally paced, allowing time to transition out of daily life and into the rhythm of the land. This opening period supports grounding, orientation, and connection with the group, creating a gentle entry into the retreat container and setting the foundation for the days ahead.

A lush path through Soltara's tropical surroundings

Locations

Discover our two retreat centers in Costa Rica – Playa Blanca and Scarlet Valley – each offering a distinct experience rooted in nature, community, and connection.

A Soltara ceremony guided in a personalized way

Shipibo-led Ceremonies

Ceremonies are guided by Shipibo Maestros alongside experienced facilitators. Each guest receives individual icaros (healing songs) from the Maestros in alignment with their unique energetic needs.

Hands together in prayer, representing holistic retreat practices

Holistic Programming

Each retreat includes integration workshops, sharing circles, flower baths, healer consults, yoga, meditation, and space for rest – all designed to support your whole being.

Accommodations

From treetop suites to mountain valley views, our spaces are designed for rest, reflection, and comfort - supporting a range of needs and budgets.

Nourishment

Our meals are Ayahuasca-friendly and Costa Rican-inspired, made with love from local, organic ingredients to nourish body and spirit.

Preparation and integration materials at Soltara

Preparation & Integration

Your journey doesn’t begin or end with ceremony. We offer a full year of support with trusted guides, both individually and in community.

Our Locations

Our retreat locations are thoughtfully chosen to support deep rest, connection, and transformation. Each setting is immersed in nature, offering a quiet, grounding environment that invites presence and reflection throughout your stay. Select a location below to explore its accommodations, setting, and details.

Playa Blanca

A cliffside sanctuary overlooking the Gulf of Nicoya on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, where tropical forest meets the sea.

Set in a Blue Zone known for longevity and vitality, the retreat is surrounded by wildlife, sunrise views over the Gulf, and forest trails, with access to nearby beaches and open spaces designed for reflection, movement, and community.

Life within the retreat

How the land, spaces, and amenities support your time here

A Seaside Sanctuary

Located on the calm and beautiful Gulf of Nicoya in the mountainous jungle of Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, wake to the sounds of howler monkeys and birdsong, watch the sunrise over the water, and gaze at the stars from our stardeck.

Warm, Tropical & Sun-Drenched

Playa Blanca enjoys a classic coastal tropical climate — warm and sunny, with sea breezes rolling in off the Gulf. This retreat space is for those who want to feel fully immersed in the heat and aliveness of a tropical seaside environment.

Restorative Accommodations

Every room is intentionally designed with comfort and connection to nature in mind. Our range of suites includes thoughtful amenities, en-suite bathrooms, and private balconies overlooking the jungle canopy or the Gulf of Nicoya.

A Beach, Pool, Jungle Gym & Stardeck

Outside of ceremony and circle, explore our two nearby semi-private beaches, the open-air yoga palapa, jungle gym, or hammocks strung through the trees. Relax in our pool and enjoy evenings with warm tea and conversation on the stardeck.

Intimate Group Sizes

With an average of 15 guests (maximum 22), Playa Blanca fosters a close-knit healing container where every person receives individualized attention from our Shipibo healers and facilitation team, both in ceremony and throughout the retreat.

Nourished by the Coast

Our conscious kitchen serves meals made from locally sourced, organic ingredients — many supplied by nearby farmers and fishermen on the Nicoya coast. Food that is alive, clean, and deeply connected to the land and sea that surrounds us.