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'd have a private chef available for three meals a day, with no resort to negotiate with and no restaurant transfers to coordinate.
How a Retreat at Odisea Works
The full domain — Villa Diosa del Mar and Villa Hermes — can be booked as a block for retreat groups of up to 27 guests. A standard yoga retreat configuration includes:
- Morning practice on the ocean-facing platform (or poolside terrace, depending on wind)
- Group breakfast prepared by the chef with vegetarian and vegan options
- Free afternoon: pool, beach, in-villa massages, kayak, surf
- Late-afternoon session before sunset
- Open-air dinner facing the Pacific
Odisea's team — including Gabi, the online concierge, and Luca on-site — coordinates the full program before the group arrives. By the time participants land, the rhythm is already set.
What Organizers Value
Retreat organizers who have worked with Odisea consistently cite three advantages over other regional venues:
Complete privacy. The estate shares no beach or facilities with other guests. No strangers interrupting the morning practice.
Private chef included. The retreat's kitchen — central to the experience — requires no external coordination. The chef adapts to the group's dietary protocol.
Ideal size. Ten to twelve participants is the perfect group for the space. Intimate enough to build community, large enough to cover domain operating costs.
Logistics
The nearest airport is Liberia (LIR), 1 hour 20 minutes away. Odisea coordinates group transfers from the airport in private vehicles. The access road requires a 4x4 during rainy season, but the team manages arrivals without complications.
Retreats at Odisea are typically organized between December and April — dry season, when the swell is more consistent and the weather allows outdoor practice every day of the week.
