Please take a moment to carefully review our cancellation policy.

Because this retreat is non-refundable, we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment in the event of unexpected changes to your plans.

Your spot may be transferred to another participant, pending approval by Robyn Vogel.

In the unlikely event that Come Back to Love®, Imiloa or Robyn Vogel must cancel the retreat whether due to border closures or other unforeseen circumstances, you will receive a full credit toward a future retreat. Please note that we cannot guarantee the same location or dates.

Once again, we encourage you to purchase travel insurance for your peace of mind and added protection.

Verdesana serves three abundant, plant-based meals each day, with snacks, fruit, tea, and coffee available throughout the day. The campus is vegan and alcohol-free, though dietary needs and allergies will be fully accommodated. Your preferences will be collected before arrival.

All drinking water is mountain-sourced and triple-filtered, safe from every tap. While room service is reserved for illness or injury, the kitchen is always happy to provide extra nourishment if you need more between meals.

Flights to and from Costa Rica

Additional transportation beyond the provided shuttle service

Meals or beverages outside of those included in the retreat’s dining package

Personal purchases, spa treatments, or items of a personal nature

Gratuities and tips for staff or services.

No. You are responsible for your flight from your home airport to SJO airport.

San Jose (Juan Santamaria) International Airport. The airport code is “SJO.”

Our private ground transportation will depart from SJO airport at 12:00PM on the arrival day of the retreat, 10/29/26. Please account for time to go through customs and immigration. This process can take as little as 15 min, and as much as 2.5 hours, depending on the day at the airport and how busy it is. After you exit the airport we will have a representative waiting for you with a sign, and the representative will guide you to the domestic terminal where you will wait with the rest of your group for departure at 12:00PM.

If you are already in Costa Rica, you will simply need to show up at the domestic terminal entrance at 11:45AM. The domestic terminal is very small, and you will have no problem meeting our representative and the rest of your group there.

You will depart Verdesana at 9:00 AM on 11/3/26 and the estimated arrival time to SJO airport is 11:00 AM.

Typically, it is suggested to be at the international terminal 2.5 hours prior to your international departure. Please book your departing international flight accordingly, knowing that you will be at the airport at 11:00 AM on departure day.

If you book your departure flight earlier than this, you will be responsible for your own transportation to the SJO airport and any extra costs incurred.

Approx. 1.5 hours

A valid passport (make sure it does not expire within 6 months of the retreat)

Yes, we do have recommendations. Please see below:

• Hilton Garden Inn La Sabana
  Located 25-30 minutes from SJO airport, this hotel is within walking distance to La Sabana Park, National Stadium, and nearby restaurants. This hotel is a good choice if you would like to explore a bit of San Jose and its surroundings; just be mindful of travel time and transportation options to/from SJO airport.
• Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belén
  An upscale Marriott hotel, located approximately 10 min from SJO airport. We recommend this hotel if you prefer to have a nice property experience and want to be close to the airport.
• Hampton Inn Airport Hotel
  For a more economical option, you may stay at the Hampton Inn, located right across the street from the airport. The hotel offers a free shuttle between the airport and the hotel.
• Hotel Alta Las Palomas
  Hotel Alta Las Palomas is located 30-40 minutes from SJO airport in Santa Ana. It is a beautiful and contemporary hotel with quality service and great accommodations. You can add transportation and meals to your room booking; reach out directly to the hotel for details.

Please review the official entry requirements for Costa Rica here: https://www.visitcostarica.com/en/costa-rica/planning-your-trip/entry-requirements

We do not require you to purchase travel insurance, but we highly recommend it to protect your travel investment. This the travel insurance provider we recommend: https://partner.globalrescue.com/imiloa/index.html

Many guests choose to explore Costa Rica before or after the retreat, allowing the retreat itself to remain a sacred container for rest, renewal, and personal transformation.

If you’d like expert insights on travel planning, local highlights, and the best regions for wildlife encounters, we recommend: https://mytanfeet.com/

We’re delighted to support you in creating a rich and meaningful Costa Rican adventure.

Verdesana is located in the central mountains of the country, in the province of Cartago, about 1.5 hours from the capital city San Jose. It is a quiet, secluded and peaceful environment at 1600 meters of altitude, surrounded by mountains and cloud forest. You can look up ‘Verdesana Forest’ on Google Maps to get the specific geographic location of the campus.

Verdesana is located in the mountains and in the cloud forest which has its own microclimate. It is affected by the Caribbean climate, which makes the weather unpredictable and ever-changing. Some days will be sunny and some days will be rainy, most likely many days will include a bit of both sun and rain. The temperatures usually range between 60F – 77F, with the coldest months being December, January and February. The driest months tend to be March, April and May. From May through December the weather tends to be hotter, more humid and with good chances of both sun and rain in one day.

Our property is 105 acres.

Our beautiful cabins are handcrafted with cypress wood directly from our plantation. They have been carefully designed to be functional, aesthetic, safe, and eco-friendly.

All rooms come with a full queen sized bed per person. We provide a full bath series (shampoo, conditioner, body wash). Hair dryer. Essential oils & diffuser. A heater and extra blankets for cooler evenings. Some cabins have a writer’s desk. All cabins have a furnished private patio/deck with views of the gardens, forest, or mountains. Umbrellas and headlamps are available. All cabins have standard North American power outlets, so make sure to bring an adaptor if your appliances work with a different system

Yes, we have a cabin designed for people with special needs, which is extra spacious and accessible.

The closest town Cartago is approx. 25 min away, and there is a hospital here.

For phone service, there is WIFI on campus, and we recommend WhatsApp as the best way to communicate.

We are a dry campus. If you are consuming alcohol at Verdesana or alcohol is visible in your accommodations or you smoke cigarettes or marijuana or anything in your accommodations, that is not aligned with our core values, we will directly let you know. You will be asked to leave the property and secure accommodations and coordinate your travel back to SJO at your own cost.

Please email your request to [email protected] and include the breed of dog, weight, and supporting documentation. While we will consider your request, we respectfully reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone with an emotional support animal unless they have received approval in writing from our team.

We take these requests seriously and have to evaluate several factors before making a decision, including the allergies of other guests and team members, impact on the wildlife, and impact on the accommodations and our property.

If you have a certified service animal, please email us so we can work with you to accommodate your accessibility needs.

That makes sense! Please reach out to Robyn and schedule a complimentary 30-min consult. She will support you in determining whether this retreat is for you.