Blue Spirit, Costa Rica
July 11 – 18, 2026
What changes when you train your nervous system
How this retreat works
A full week of immersive training
Seven days of structured practice. Group instruction, guided meditation, solo practice time, and complementary sessions including yoga and breathwork. The daily schedule runs from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
1-on-1 facilitation throughout
You get individual time with experienced facilitators across the full week. They observe your practice, give real-time feedback, and adjust their guidance to your experience. This is the core of what makes the method work.
Over 60% access jhana within the week
Jhanas are deep meditative states of calm, joy, and absorption. With structured instruction and feedback, the majority of participants access these states during the retreat. The states are unmistakable.
Leave with a practice that compounds
You leave with the tools and understanding to continue independently. Access to the Jhourney alumni community on Circle for ongoing connection and support. The practice gets richer over time, not harder.
The retreat
Retreat info
Blue Spirit sits on a hilltop in Nosara overlooking Playa Guiones on Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula. Walking distance to one of Costa Rica's most beautiful beaches. The center is known for its eco-conscious atmosphere and world-class facilities.
All rooms include air conditioning and ensuite bathrooms. Accommodations range from standard rooms to luxury suites. Rooms in the Main Building are closest to the meditation hall and buffet.
What's included:
- Seven nights at Blue Spirit Retreat Center
- All meals (buffet-style, primarily vegetarian, with locally sourced fish three evenings per week)
- Group shuttle from Liberia airport (LIR) on July 11 and return shuttle on July 18
- 1-on-1 sessions with experienced facilitators
- Group meditation, guided practice, and instruction
- Pool access, private beach trail, and retreat center grounds
- Air-conditioned rooms with ensuite bathrooms
- Post-retreat alumni community access via Circle
- On-site café available for additional purchase (specialty coffee, smoothies, snacks — not included in retreat price)
FAQs
Retreat details
Schedule
✓ Arrival: Saturday, July 11. Check-in from 3:00–4:00 PM. Opening session at 5:00 PM. Please arrive by 4:00 PM.
✓ Daily structure: The retreat day runs 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Sessions include group instruction, guided meditation, 1-on-1 facilitation, and dedicated solo practice time.
✓ Departure: Saturday, July 18. Programming ends around 9:00 AM. Check out by 10:00 AM. Please plan to leave no earlier than 9:00 AM.
Getting there
Fly into Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) in Liberia. The drive to Blue Spirit is approximately 3 hours.
Complimentary group shuttles run from LIR on Saturday, July 11 between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM. Your flight must land by 1:00 PM to catch the last shuttle. Return shuttles depart July 18 between 9:00 and 10:00 AM — book a return flight departing after 2:00 PM.
Check flight availability to Liberia before booking — not all cities have daily service to LIR. If arriving outside the shuttle windows, you can book a private taxi from the airport.
A participant-led carpool spreadsheet will be shared before the retreat.
Before you book
✓ You must be at least 18 years old to attend
✓ Participation requires completing a mental health screening and signing required agreements
✓ Do not book flights or make travel arrangements until your screening is complete and your spot is confirmed. Screenings begin no later than February 15
✓ Check flight availability to Liberia (LIR) before securing your spot — not all cities have daily flights, and you must land by 1:00 PM on July 11 to catch the group shuttle
✓ This is a full-week retreat — only sign up if you can attend the entire program from July 11 through July 18
✓ July weather: sunny mornings with occasional afternoon rain, 77–86°F. Pack for both sun and rain. Rooms are air-conditioned. Bring insect repellent (also available at the venue gift store)
✓ Shared booking discount: book with a friend or partner and save $1,500 per person on eligible room types. Email retreats@jhourney.io with your friend/partner cc'd to claim your code before booking
✓ Flexible payment available: 3 monthly installments on any room type
✓ A limited number of scholarships are available — email retreats@jhourney.io
what people say
It's not about the intensity.
It's about the journey.
Probably one of the nicest things that's ever happened to me, like up there with beautiful events like marriage.
David Phelan
Songwriter for Zayn, Sia, and BLACKPINK
Absolutely amazing. A secret nobody is talking about, and I’ve never felt anything like it. I’m so grateful; I’m a better and happier person.
Francisco Larrain
CTO of Topsort, ex-VP of Engineering Groupon, investor in SpaceX, Lyft
To know there’s this infinite resource within me that’s accessible without external conditions…it’s just crazy. You can’t unsee that.
Zach Lauzon
Google software engineer
This experience was the best thing that’s happened to me this year. I had no idea how enjoyable meditation could be.
Ruby Yu
Founder of YC-backed 10 Lives, formerly at UCSF & Harvard
Why would I have a second piece of chocolate cake when I know I can beat that by 100x in 10 minutes with my eyes closed?
Nick Cammarata
AI Safety Researcher & former founder
The jhanas may be the single most important thing on the planet right now. You may think it’s superintelligence or longevity. That’s nothing without wellbeing.
Shamil Chandaria
Oxford neuroscientist, ex-DeepMind
Booking
Find a room
Hermitage Room (Cozy, single occupancy only)
$4,995
The Hermitage Rooms are located in themain building, reachable by stairs. The rooms feature a desk, a full ensuite bathroom with solar hot water,air conditioning, and an overhead fan. This room option has a queen-sized bed only, specifically designed for singles.
Nature Suite (Spacious suites surrounded by lush greenery, single)
$5,495
Nature Suites are spacious and cozy, located on a hillside amid the surrounding jungle and gardens, a short walk to the main building (reception, dining hall, etc.).
This room has a king or 2 twin beds and includes a daybed and a dedicated workspace area.
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Pacifico cottage (Private cottages nestled in nature)
$5,995
These beautiful and rustic rooms have one queen-size bed for a single person or couple, a full ensuite bathroom with an outdoor shower, air conditioning, an overhead fan, and a private porch with a hammock.
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Garden Suites (Elegant suites overlooking tropical gardens)
$6,695
Each suite provides a King bed to comfortably sleep two people, a private bathroom with solar hot water and A/C. These rooms have a safety box large enough to fit a 17″ laptop computer. A short walk up a small hill to the main building.
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