A secluded riverside sanctuary retreat surrounded by rainforest. Simple, quiet and built for restoration.
Our Retreat Experience
Nature & River Immersion
Rainforest immersion and river swims in one of Costa Rica’s cleanest and most pristine rivers, with vast space to reconnect with nature in a serene and remote Savegre River valley.
Cacao Food Forest Farm Tour
Immerse yourself in the world of chocolate with our Cacao Food Forest Farm Tour & Chocolate Making Workshop. Learn hands-on how Cacao is grown, harvested, fermented and how to process Cacao to make artisanal dark chocolate.
Yoga & Wellness
Ground yourself at Maya Luna’s Ascension Studio with your personal Yoga or medication practice set in a serene and restorative environment surrounded by nature. Our Ascension Studio is also available for group leaders to host Yoga and Wellness retreats and Plant Medicine Ceremonies.
Restorative Lodging
Private rooms and shared bunk spaces designed for quiet, comfortable deep rest in our Cacao Kinder Lodge.
Blue Clay Spa & Avatar Experience
Considered our most popular and unique offering, guests can do blue clay spa treatments and/or our signature “Avatar Experience” along the river or hike up to Toucan Rock Waterfall being fully immersed in primary rainforest.
Bird & Wildlife Watching
Discover over three hundred bird species from a wide variety of tropical birds including scarlet macaws, toucans, mot mots, tanagers, hummingbirds and the red-legged honeycreeper. Buenaventura is also home to a variety of rainforest mammals (including wildcats, monkeys, tapirs), reptiles and butterflies.
Nourishing Meals
Local, seasonal meals prepared on-site, grounding and made with farm-fresh ingredients, many grown at Buenaventura.
Waterfall Recharge
With multiple waterfalls located on the property, guests can truly immerse and recharge under fresh spring waterfalls surrounded by lush topical jungle.
Rainforest Hikes
With over 160 acres of land, Buenaventura’s Ascension Mountain offers a network of hiking trails in old-growth primary rainforest leading to multiple waterfalls and up to ridge-top summits with breath-taking vast open views of the river valley below and lush tropical mountain ranges.
Upcoming Retreat - March 3 - 8, 2026
Retreat Packages
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A 6–7 day experience designed for rest, nature connection and grounding. Ideal for individuals needing a break from city life or routine pressure. Includes lodging, meals, access to the river + waterfall and daily rhythms.
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A 3–4 week deep reset for creatives, remote workers and anyone seeking a longer immersion in nature. Slow living, spacious days, optional fasting protocols and simple meal options.
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A private riverside retreat center available for retreat leaders, workshop hosts and wellness practitioners. Includes full site access, lodging options, ceremony spaces and catering tiers.
