The yoga platform sits four meters above the beach. From there, the waves of Junquillal are visible but inaudible — the Pacific wind carries the sound northward, leaving a background silence no urban studio can buy.
That was the first thing the instructor noticed when she arrived to set up the retreat for her group of ten students. The second: that she would have a private chef available for all three daily meals, with no need to negotiate with a resort or coordinate transfers to a restaurant.
How a retreat at Odisea works
The full estate — Villa Diosa del Mar and Villa Hermes — can be booked as a block for retreat groups of up to 27 people. The standard configuration for a yoga retreat includes:
- Morning practice on the beachfront platform (or the pool terrace, depending on the wind)
- Communal breakfast prepared by the chef, with vegetarian and vegan options
- Free afternoon: pool, beach, in-villa massages, surfing
- Evening session before sunset
- Open-air dinner facing the Pacific
The Odisea team — including Gabi, the online concierge, and Luca, on site — coordinates the full programme before the group arrives. By the time participants land, the rhythm is already set.
What retreat organizers value most
Retreat organizers who have worked with Odisea consistently point to three advantages over other destinations in the region:
Complete privacy. The estate does not share its beach or facilities with other guests. No strangers interrupting the morning practice.
Private chef included. The retreat kitchen — central to the experience — requires no external coordination. The chef adapts to the group's dietary protocol.
The right size. Ten to twelve participants is the ideal group for the available space. Intimate enough to build community, large enough to cover the estate's operating costs.
Logistics
The nearest airport is Liberia (LIR), 1 hour 20 minutes away. Odisea coordinates group transfers from the airport in private vehicles, and the team manages arrivals without complications.
Retreats at Odisea are typically held between December and April — the dry season, when surf conditions are more predictable and the weather allows outdoor practice every day of the week.
