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🌊 Tamarindo Creative Reset & Surf Escape πŸ„πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

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What's special?
Surfing and creating in one trip
Experiences lead by locals
A mix of planned activities & freedom
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✨ Surf, Create & Slow Down on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast ✨ This 7-night retreat in Tamarindo, Costa Rica is designed for writers, creatives, and adventurous souls seeking inspiration, flexibility, and a little surf. With 4 private group surfing lessons, optional authentic cultural experiences, and ample free time to create, explore, or simply be; this is the reset you've been craving. Based in a luxury condo just steps from the golden sands of Playa Langosta, you'll wake up to ocean breezes, work at your own pace, and end your days watching legendary Costa Rican sunsets sink into the Pacific. Less structured. More freedom. All the inspiration you need. Open to just 3 travelers plus your guide and creative writing coach (me!). ✨ Why Tamarindo in May ✨ May marks the beginning of Costa Rica's "green season" when the landscape transforms into lush, vibrant jungle, the crowds thin out, and the surf remains consistently good. Expect warm tropical temperatures, occasional afternoon rain showers that refresh the air, and quieter beaches that feel more like a local secret than a tourist hotspot. It's the perfect time to slow down, reconnect with your creativity, and experience the "Pura Vida" lifestyle that Costa Rica is famous for. πŸ„πŸΎβ€β™€οΈ The Surf Experience πŸ„πŸΎβ€β™€οΈ Costa Rica's Pacific coast is one of the world's best places to learn to surf with warm water, consistent waves, and a relaxed atmosphere that welcomes beginners with open arms. Our 4 private group surfing lessons are designed specifically for those who are completely new to surfing or still building their confidence in the water. Each 2-hour session is taught by a local instructor who knows these waves intimately, and lessons take place at either Tamarindo Beach or Playa Grande depending on tides and conditions. By the end of the retreat, you'll have logged 8 hours in the water; enough to feel the magic of catching your own waves and understanding why surfers fall in love with this lifestyle. No experience necessary. Just a willingness to try, fall, laugh, and get back up again. ❓ Not into surfing, but still interested in joining? Let me know and I can adjust the price for you to book without the surfing lessons included.

πŸ™‹πŸ»β€β™€οΈ Hi, I'm Jessica! I'm a Creative Writing Coach, writer, and travel lover. I've taken great care in researching and creating this trip to be a memorable experience and taste of Costa Rican culture. What's Included βœ… - 🏠 7 nights in a luxury beachfront condo near Playa Langosta - πŸ₯ž Daily breakfast with coffee made from local Costa Rican beans, juices, tea, and snacks - 🍲 Welcome dinner at a local restaurant - πŸ§–πŸ½β€β™€οΈ Welcome self-care kit upon arrival - πŸ„πŸΎβ€β™€οΈ 4 private group surfing lessons (2 hours each) with a local instructor - 🎬 1 curated film viewing and group discussion - πŸš™ Transportation to and from all included activities - πŸš• Airport pickup from Tamarindo Airport, Liberia Airport, or a local bus station/hotel - 🧘🏽 Yoga mats available for use throughout your stay - πŸŠπŸΏβ€β™€οΈ Access to on-site shared pool - πŸ“‹ Trip planning/organizing - πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ’» Discounted one-on-one creative coaching sessions available throughout the stay (optional) Not Included ❌ - Flights to/from Costa Rica - Visas, travel insurance, and health insurance - Lunches and dinners not mentioned - Transportation from or to SJO Airport (available for additional cost) - Personal expenses ‼️ Limited to 3 Travelers ‼️ 🧳 This trip is perfect for travelers who want: This retreat is ideal for: - Writers seeking inspiration and space to create - Creatives wanting to reconnect with their craft in a beautiful setting - Adventurers looking to learn something new, like surfing - Digital nomads who want a temporary tropical base with co-working space - Slow travelers craving flexibility, freedom, and meaningful experiences No surfing experience required. No writing deadlines. Just space to explore what calls to you; be it in the water, on the page, or simply in the rhythm of a slower life. This is an intentionally intimate experience. With only 3 spots available, you'll enjoy a personal, flexible retreat with genuine connection and plenty of room to breathe. ✨ Optional Add-On Activities ✨ Enhance your experience with these optional activities, available for an additional cost: - πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ³ Costa Rican Cooking Class with local chef (6 authentic dishes + dinner) - €74/$86 each - πŸ„ Local farm excursion with horseback riding, authentic breakfast, animal encounters, cow milking, and an oxcart fruit-picking ride 🐎 - €109/$126 each Please read the posting carefully before booking to ensure that this trip suits your needs & let me know of any questions you have. **Important note: Breakfasts will be provided in our fully equipped kitchen. Vegan and vegetarian diets can be accommodated (though a vegan option may not be available for the cooking lesson), as well as other dietary restrictions. Common allergies can also be accommodated. Please let me know when you book so that I can do my best to ensure the food is safe for you. **

🏠 Your Costa Rican Base: Playa Langosta 🏠 Our home for 7 nights is a stunning luxury condo with direct beach access and a peaceful garden view, located just steps from Playa Langosta: one of Tamarindo's most beautiful and tranquil beaches. While Tamarindo Beach buzzes with surf schools and beachfront bars, Playa Langosta offers a quieter, more laid-back atmosphere perfect for morning beach walks, sunset sessions, and creative reflection. The condo is designed for comfort and inspiration: Primary bedroom β€” King bed with private ensuite bathroom Shared bedroom β€” Two full beds with shared bathroom Fully equipped kitchen β€” Prepare meals at your own pace with everything you need Co-working space β€” Table and chairs for focused work sessions, plus plenty of nearby cafΓ©s for a change of scenery Air conditioning β€” Stay cool during warm tropical days Washer and dryer β€” Convenient for longer stays On-site shared pool β€” Relax and cool off after surf sessions or creative work Yoga mats β€” Available for each guest to use throughout the stay Free parking β€” Available if you're bringing or renting a car Direct beach access β€” Just steps to the sand and sea πŸ›Œ This posting is for the SHARED room option. Please ask me about the option for the PRIVATE room for €2280/$2645. Upon arrival, each guest will find a welcome self-care kit on their bed, your invitation to unwind and settle into island time. The booking has been confirmed with the property owner. I will send pictures and more details about the places we are staying at once you book to avoid sharing the owner's images publicly. Once you book, I'll send you a detailed itinerary and a suggested packing list along with what to expect weather wise. πŸ’Œ Save the trip to chat with me and get your questions answered, or ask a question below! πŸ’Œ *Video credit belongs to the creator.*

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7 nights in a luxury condo
Welcome Dinner
Daily breakfast & locally sourced coffee
Juices, tea, and snacks throughout stay
4 private 2-hour group surfing lessons
Airport pickup from Tamarindo or Liberia
Transport to/from included activities
1 curated film viewing & discussion
Yoga mats available for use
Access to on-site shared pool
What's excluded?Hide
Flights/transportation to Costa Rica
Travel insurance or health insurance
Visa/visa assistance for Costa Rica
Lunches and dinners
Personal expenses such as souvenirs

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8 days trip

Tamarindo Airport, Avenida EspaΓ±a & 13 more

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Tamarindo Airport

Day 1
DAY ONE: Arrival Arrive at the Tamarindo or Liberia Airport and get transported to the condo we'll share. Transportation is included from Tamarindo Airport, Liberia Airport, or a local pickup point (bus station or hotel). Transportation from SJO Airport is available for an additional cost. If you arrive the day or night before, please let me know and I can arrange to have the car pick you up at a hotel nearby the airport.
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Avenida EspaΓ±a

Day 1-2
Arrive at the private condo we will share for the duration of the trip to check-in between 3-4pm and settle into your bedroom. You'll be greeted with a self-care welcome kit in your room and you'll have some time to decompress. We will enjoy a Welcome Dinner together in the condo that evening and get to know each other. DAY TWO: Free Day + Costa Rican Cooking Class On our first full day, you'll have a free morning and afternoon to work, create, or explore.
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Calle Hernandez

Day 2
In the late afternoon, we'll reconvene for a special experience: a Traditional Homemade Costa Rican Cooking Class with a local chef. Learn to prepare 6 authentic dishes using techniques passed down through generations, then bring everything you've made back to the condo as your dinner. A delicious, hands-on cultural immersion.
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Avenida EspaΓ±a

Day 2-3
Once back at the condo, you'll have the remainder of the day free to write, create, explore the area, hangout on the beach, relax by the pool, have a one-on-one coaching session, or whatever you wish.
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Tamarindo Beach Costa Rica

Day 3
DAY THREE: Surf Lesson #1 The following morning will start with an early breakfast before heading out for our first private group surfing lesson with a local instructor. After 2 hours in the water learning the basics, we'll return to the condo for a free afternoon and evening. Relax by the pool, get some work done, explore the area, or schedule an optional one-on-one creative coaching session. Please note that the beaches planned for the surf lessons may change based on the waves and tide to the discretion of our local instructor.
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Avenida EspaΓ±a

Day 3-4
We will arrive back at the condo after our lesson and you'll have the rest of the day and evening free. You can use this time to write, create, explore the area, hangout on the beach, relax by the pool, or have a one-on-one coaching session. DAY FOUR: Surf Lesson #2 On our third morning will start again with an early breakfast and coffee before our surfing lesson.
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Playa Grande

Day 4
We will head out for our next private group surfing lesson with our local instructor, to build on what you learned. Please note that the beaches planned for the surf lessons may change based on the waves and tide to the discretion of our local instructor.
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Avenida EspaΓ±a

Day 4-5
Again, we will head back to the condo after finishing our surfing lesson. You'll have the remainder of the day free to create, rest, or wander. In the evening, we'll gather for a curated film viewing and fun group discussion.
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Matapalo

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DAY FIVE: Local Farm Excursion with Horseback Riding We'll have an early departure for a unique Costa Rican experience at a working farm in Matapalo. Enjoy an authentic homemade breakfast surrounded by nature, meet the farm animals, learn to milk a cow, pick fresh tropical fruits during an oxcart ride through the property, and ride horses through the beautiful farmland.
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Avenida EspaΓ±a

Day 5-6
We will go back to the condo to spend the rest of the night in after we finish our cooking class. DAY SIX: Surf Lesson #3 + Film Night In the morning, we will start the day with breakfast before we all go to the beach for our next surfing lesson.
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Tamarindo Beach Costa Rica

Day 6
After breakfast we will head to the beach early in the morning for our next 2-hour private group surfing lesson. You can choose to stay on the beach after the lesson and arrange your own transport home, if you wish for a longer beach day on any of our surf days.
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Avenida EspaΓ±a

Day 6-7
The group will go back to the condo after the lesson completes. You'll have the remainder of the day free to write, create, explore the area, hangout on the beach, relax by the pool, have a one-on-one coaching session, or whatever you wish. In the evening, we'll gather for our second curated film viewing and discussion. DAY SEVEN: Surf Lesson #4 We'll head out for our last lesson.
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Playa Grande

Day 7
We will start with an early breakfast and coffee again before we leave for the beach. We'll meet up with the local instructor to enjoy our last private group surfing lesson together. Our final morning in the water; time to celebrate how far you've come!
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Avenida EspaΓ±a

Day 7-8
You'll have the remainder of our last full day free to write, create, explore the area, hangout on the beach, relax by the pool, watch a movie, have a one-on-one coaching session, or whatever you wish.
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Tamarindo

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DAY EIGHT: Departure We'll have a free morning to pack up and say goodbye to the beach. Checkout is at 10am. You will have a ride to the Tamarindo or Liberia airport included, or you can choose to have a ride to another place in the area if you are extending your stay. Transportation for SJO can be arranged for an additional cost, just let me know at booking!