Retreats

Mindful Family Retreat with Elisha & Stefanie Goldstein
June 15-20, 2020 in Dominical, Costa Rica

Please join Elisha and Stefanie Goldstein, renowned clinical psychologists, mindfulness teachers and parents to three boys, for an all-inclusive fun, meaningful and adventure-filled mindfulness and yoga retreat for all kinds of families with children ages 8+. This year we are taking the family experience to another level at the Imiloa Institute – a 5-star retreat center nestled in the Savegre Mountains with 22 acres of absolute beauty and ocean oasis just outside of Dominical, Costa Rica.

This unforgettable 5-night retreat gives your family the opportunity to connect, play, learn, and deepen your experience with mindfulness together and in community with other like-minded families. Upon arrival, everything has been taken care of from planning excursions, meals, tending to dietary needs, and curating the most epic mindful family experience. All you need to do is show up with open mind and open heart – we will do the rest.

Today, families are under more pressure and experiencing more stress than ever before. Between the increasing demands of work, academic life, extracurricular activities, peer relationships, family relationships, and the constant growing demands of technology, everyone can be left feeling stressed, anxious, irritable, and disconnected.

This is a unique opportunity to get away from all of those stressors, unplug from the daily busy-ness and connect as a family in an intentional, mindful way while being supported deeply by Stefanie and Elisha Goldstein – parents, psychologists and mindfulness educators and the unparalleled beauty of Costa Rica.

We are here to help make this an experience of a lifetime!

Please fill out the INFORMATION FORM if you are interested in joining us on this EPIC family adventure. The retreat sells out ever year so don’t delay!

Your Family Retreat, Your Family Adventure!

Here’s what past families have said about The Mindful Family Retreat:

This has been one of my best two vacations ever! The other one was going to Disneyland & Legoland! – Cameron M., age 10

This retreat was one of the best shared experiences we have ever had as a family. It was the perfect combination of fun, learning, and family bonding time.  All of our kids loved it and our 10 year old said that this retreat tied for his favorite vacation with our week at Disneyland/Legoland.  We have been home a few weeks and can already see how much it has helped our family enjoy life more and communicate better about our feelings.  Thank you so much Elisha & Stefanie.  You have given us an invaluable gift.  – Melissa McKay

My husband and I brought all five of our children to Costa Rica just to attend the Mindful Family Retreat.  It was an unforgettable week.  Not only did we enjoy the type of adventures we love, including playing in the ocean, ziplining, surfing, and paddleboarding, but we had a nurturing and unifying experience as a family.  We took home with us more than just fun memories; we learned things together that will help us to be stronger people and a healthier family.  We need help with our kids, and we were provided with valuable help in the form of mindfulness instruction.  The mindfulness was taught through games and play, along with journaling, discussion, and guided meditations.  I appreciated that some of the instruction included the whole family, and that sometimes the kids were separated to learn their own experiences while we adults could talk more specifically about the help we needed.  I loved the entire thing.  And the food . . . ! – Laurel Arnold

Our family had a fantastic experience at the retreat. Stefanie and Elisha are wonderful teachers and facilitators – kind, approachable, and down to earth. They share their wisdom from a place of understanding that we’re all parents doing the best we can. The mindfulness teaching felt more like conversations with an incredibly supportive friend than lessons from the experts. We look forward to using the practices and tools from the retreat to continue to grow as a family. – Cary Leach

Family Retreat Rates

Every accommodation type at Imiloa offers a 5-star luxury experience enveloped by nature. There are different accommodation options and pricing so you can choose the one that fits best for your family.

Please see the pictures to get a better sense of the rooms and for more information.

Please fill out the INFORMATION FORM if you are interested in joining us on this EPIC family adventure. The retreat sells out ever year so don’t delay!

A $500/per person non-refundable deposit will be required to secure your family’s spot.

Please note that the child pricing is for children ages 8-12. Adult pricing is for adults and teens ages 13+.

Prices include:

• Round trip Airport transfer from San Jose Airport via chartered private plane ($500 value)
• 5-star luxury accommodations
• Mouth-watering Ayurvedic plant-based organic meals and snacks (which will always include kid friendly options, fresh fruit and juices)
• All excursions such as Zip-lining and Stand-Up Paddle Boarding (examples)
• Beach trips
• Daily Yoga and Meditation
• Community Service Project
• Mindfulness teaching with world renowned psychologist and mindfulness teachers

Prices do NOT include:

• Airfare to San Jose
• 13% tax on lodging
• Tips
• Optional surf lessons on a beach day

We are here to help make this an experience of a lifetime!  Please fill out the INFORMATION FORM if you are interested in joining us on this EPIC family adventure. The retreat sells out ever year so don’t delay!