May 1 - 6, 2027
A Shift in Being:
The Retreat experience
Are YOU ready to powerfully create your life?
Are you ready to understand the vast potential of your inner being?
Are you ready to learn what it means for us to Rise Together?
Join extraordinary coaches and leaders from around the world in the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
6
Days
1
Unforgettable Experience
We Rise Together
WE RISE TOGETHER.
Imagine... six days in an intimate and luxurious setting, connecting with a global community of coaches, leaders, and changemakers, harmonizing with nature, and supporting what you are creating and bringing to the world.
Each aspect of this retreat has been designed to help you live and lead in greater alignment with your inner being and life purpose.
We are dedicated to creating a space that invites authentic ways of being and relating, while fostering a deeper connection to the vast potential within each of us—and to have a joyful, enlivening, inspiring time as we do!
Even if you’ve joined us on retreat before, this gathering will be unlike any other—an emergent, moment-to-moment unfolding that calls us into what wants to happen now.
"Life changing on so many different levels."
- Jen McJannet
Florida 2025
Portugal 2026
India 2026
Hear what past participants received from the experience...
What to expect
Breathtaking
venue
Azul Hotel & Retreat is nestled in the natural beauty of Playa Azul, Guanacaste, on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula—one of the world’s recognized Blue Zones. Set directly on the oceanfront and surrounded by lush jungle, the property offers a peaceful connection to nature.
Beautiful
accomodations
Enjoy beautiful, spacious rooms that include a private terrace and en-suite bathroom, offering ease and comfort. We offer single, double, and triple occupancy options. More below.
Nourishing Organic Cuisine
Enjoy vibrant, locally inspired meals prepared by expert chefs. Each day includes three nourishing meals along with snacks, coffee, tea, and water—everything designed to support your health, energy, and well-being.
Deep Collective
Experiences
Experience the magic and power of the Center's facilitation team as they guide you through deep introspective experiences and cathartic embodied practices, all thoughtfully designed to support your Shift in Being.
"Life changing on so many different levels."
- Jen McJannet
Florida 2025
Portugal 2026
India 2026
Hear what past participants received from the experience...
What to expect
Breathtaking
venue
Azul Hotel & Retreat is nestled in the natural beauty of Playa Azul, Guanacaste, on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula—one of the world’s recognized Blue Zones. Set directly on the oceanfront and surrounded by lush jungle, the property offers a peaceful connection to nature.
Beautiful
accomodations
Enjoy beautiful, spacious rooms that include a private terrace and en-suite bathroom, offering ease and comfort. We offer single, double, and triple occupancy options. More below.
Nourishing Organic Cuisine
Enjoy vibrant, locally inspired meals prepared by expert chefs. Each day includes three nourishing meals along with snacks, coffee, tea, and water—everything designed to support your health, energy, and well-being.
Deep Collective
Experiences
Experience the magic and power of the Center's facilitation team as they guide you through deep introspective experiences and cathartic embodied practices, all thoughtfully designed to support your Shift in Being.
What's included
What's included
unique accommodations
transformational
programing
group excursions
Beachfront property
Roundtrip ground transportation
3 NOURISHING meals per day
swimming
pool
Sauna & cold plung
full gym
endless laughter and joy
And more!
What You'll receive
What you'll receive
Renewed Energy
This is your week in a healing space—a time to slow down, let go, rejuvenate, and return to your optimal state of well-being, all while immersed in spectacular nature.
self- knowledge
The retreat will focus on helping you cultivate a deep understanding of who you are and what you want to create that is of your highest Self.
You will connect with expansive ways of being and unlock your inherent potential.
Embodied presence
By shifting the inner place from which you operate, you will embody higher states of being and consciousness. These embodied states will crystalize in you, so that they become your way of living in the world.
This retreat offers a lived shift in being.
Clarified CREATIVE path
Walk away much clearer about what you are creating in the world that is born of your highest vision.
What do you long to create?
What is your purpose and life work?
What are you ready to bring to life?
Enduring global connections
Connect with inspiring people and leaders from around the globe—individuals deeply committed to their inner work, to evolving communities and organizations, and to unlocking the evolutionary potential within themselves.
These visionary people are dedicated to catalyzing transformation in every corner of life.
Through meaningful conversations and shared experiences, forge friendships, spark partnerships, and ignite collaborations that have the potential to reshape your world!
TESTIMONIALS
What MAKES THIS
EXPERIENCE SPECIAL
What MAKES THIS
EXPERIENCE SPECIAL
How to get to the retreat center
How to get to the retreat center
Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in Liberia, Costa Rica is the nearest airport. Transportation to Azul Hotel & Retreat is included in the retreat price.
*Travel insurance is recommended but not required.
Retreat leaders
Retreat leaders
Are YOU ready to powerfully create your life?
Join Leon VanderPol, founder of the Center for Transformational Coaching, and Jonathan Hermida, its Managing Director, for an unforgettable experience.
Together, they have designed this retreat to deepen your connection to Being and Purpose while motivating you to reach new levels of self-understanding and potential—with joy, fun, and a splash adventure.
Their approach—rooted in heart-centered presence—will guide you in catalyzing creative possibilities for yourself, all while building meaningful connections within the retreat community.
Retreat pricing and registration
Retreat pricing and registration
May 1 - 6, 2027 | Playa Azul, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
A variety of options available depending on personal preferences.
Triple OCCUPANCY
3 triple occupancy suites
9 total spots available.
All suites feature a private en-suite bathroom and terrace.
Full access to all retreat amenities.
Round-trip airport transportation between Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (Liberia International Airport) and the retreat center is included.
$2,899 PP
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
11 double occupancy suites.
22 total spots available.
All suites feature a private en-suite bathroom and terrace.
Full access to all retreat amenities.
Round-trip airport transportation between Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (Liberia International Airport) and the retreat center is included.
$3,299 PP
SINGLE OCCUPANCY
2 private suites
Participants sharing a suite with a partner will each receive the double occupancy rate.
All suites feature a private en-suite bathroom and terrace.
Full access to all retreat amenities.
Round-trip airport transportation between Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (Liberia International Airport) and the retreat center is included.
$4,699 PP
ECO-JUNGLE VILLA
(Shared)
# of rooms: 2
# spots available: 4
Shared room with A/C
Shared indoor bathroom
Communal kitchen and living room
Access to cold plunge
Access to infrared sauna
Access to cosmic fire pit
Access to temperature controlled saline pool
$3,799
ECO JUNGLE VILLA
(SINGLE)
# of rooms: 2
# of spots available: 2 (4 if couples share)
Private room with A/C
Private indoor bathroom
Communal kitchen and living room
Access to cold plunge
Access to infrared sauna
Access to cosmic fire pit
Access to temperature controlled saline pool
$4,299
Registration process
Registration process
To confirm your spot, click the registration button to make the $350 deposit and complete the registration form. After the payment process, be sure to wait to be redirected to the registration form. This may take a little bit of time.
Note: If you are planning to register for two people, each person will have to make the deposit and register separately.
Once we receive your registration form, we will contact you to confirm it has been received and to collect any additional information we may need to ensure your reservation is complete.
Have questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have anymore questions related to the retreat please reach out to us: [email protected]
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, we're able to offer flexible, interest-free payment plans. The earlier you join us the more months you'll have to split up the payments. Reach out to us to learn more.
Are there any discounts available?
Past retreat participants receive a 20% discount.
How do I arrive at the Retreat Center?
Fly into Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in Liberia, Costa Rica. Transportation to Azul Hotel & Retreat is included in the retreat price and will be coordinated for you.
Do you provide special food options for specific dietary restrictions?
Absolutely, the chef can accommodate a variety of dietary restrictions and needs, including gluten-free, vegan, keto, and more. Please let us know in the registration form what your needs are.
For the "single occupancy" rooms, can I split that with a friend or partner?
Yes. If you split a single occupancy room with a friend or partner, you each will be charged the double occupancy rate.
What is not included in the price?
Airfare, additional optional excursions, and any additional services like massages are not included.
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