THE JOY RETREAT

A restorative retreat in Mexico, Costa Rica, or a destination of your choice, created to help you clear what stands between you and happiness. Through time in nature, yoga, breathwork, energy healing, and guided self-reflection, this experience supports a deeper return to joy.

At its heart, this retreat is an invitation to create, allow, and re-ignite joy. You will slow down, return to what truly matters, and gently release the habits, emotions, and patterns that may be keeping you from your natural state of peace. Surrounded by some of the most biodiverse landscapes on earth, you’ll be encouraged to fully arrive in the present moment and reconnect with a more fulfilling way of living.

What you will experience

• Nature immersion: Reconnect with yourself in a natural setting that calms the mind and uplifts the spirit
• Energy release: Let go of stagnant energy, worries, and emotional weight that may be blocking your joy
• Mind-body practices: Explore techniques that bring the body and mind back into balance and presence
• Guided reflection: Discover what truly brings you joy through structured reflection and meaningful conversation
• Hypnotherapy: Experience supportive hypnotherapy designed to encourage emotional release
• Restorative nourishment: Enjoy nutritious meals, massage, relaxation time, and caring support for your wellbeing
• Clarity and vision: Gain a deeper understanding of what you want and how to move forward with intention
• Journaling: Use guided writing practices to uncover patterns, insights, and personal breakthroughs
• Future alignment: Leave with renewed peace, clarity, and tools to consciously create a more fulfilling life

What you'll gain from this retreat

Release what blocks your joy: Identify and let go of emotional patterns, stress, or stagnant energy that have been keeping you from feeling truly happy.

Reconnect with inner peace: Realign with your natural state of balance, wellbeing, and emotional harmony.

Tools for a joyful future: Return home with practical practices and insights that can support lasting joy, clarity, and fulfillment in daily life.

What's included in your retreat

• 6 nights of beautiful accommodation, national airfare transfer from SJO to Puerto Jimenez for Costa Rica, and roundtrip airport transportation
• Nutritious and delicious plant-based meals made with love
• Daily yoga, Pilates or fusion flow movement, breathwork, and meditation to help you relax and rejuvenate
• A Journey Through the Chakras experience for self-discovery, self-care, and a strong foundation for wellbeing
• Energy healing hypnotherapy to release the past, remove blockages, and clear your energy field
• Reflective and powerful journaling exercises to help you welcome more joy into your life
• Nature immersion in the Oso Peninsula in Costa Rica or Playa los Cocos in Mexico
• Daily personal relaxation time to unwind and enjoy the sun, sand, and surf
• An invigorating hike to the local waterfall
• Mind-body techniques to help release stress and anxiety
• Fun and creative artistic experiences
• For Costa Rica guests: Experience the “Pura Vida” spirit in a remarkable setting where plants, animals, birds, and natural beauty create a feeling of another world
• For Mexico guests: Enjoy an authentic rural coastal cultural experience in an off-the-beaten-path Nayarit paradise, where the lush surroundings offer a peaceful sanctuary for restoration

Choose the option that fits you best

Private Retreat

Private retreats are fully personalized for individuals, couples, or small groups. The schedule, therapies, and pace are shaped around your intentions and needs.

Who this is for: Guests who are ready for a deeply customized experience. Lizzy designs each retreat around your intentions, whether you come alone, with a partner, or as a private group. Daily practices, private therapies, and quiet time in nature are arranged to support your healing, clarity, and next chapter in life.

• Fully private retreat for you, you and your partner, or your own small group
• 1 guest, 2 guests as a couple, or a private group
• All sessions are one-to-one and tailored entirely to you or your group
• Available on flexible dates by request, depending on availability

Is this retreat right for you?

If you feel out of touch with what lights you up, if life feels unclear or repetitive, or if daily responsibilities have begun to feel heavy, this retreat offers a chance to reset. Release the past, move forward, and welcome more joy into your future.

Your dedicated leader: Lizzy Robbins

Lizzy is a holistic practitioner trained in mind-body-energy healing, hypnotherapy, and therapeutic art coaching, with formal studies at the Natural Healing Institute in Encinitas and the California Institute of Healing Arts and Sciences. Now based in Nayarit, Mexico, she creates heartfelt retreat experiences that support health, wellbeing, and personal growth.

Pricing and locations

The Joy Retreat is offered at two locations:

Las Brisas Zen Center

Playa los Cocos, Nayarit, Mexico

Our Zen Center is a sanctuary where nature, peace, and presence come together to create a unique retreat experience. You will hear birds singing each morning and see them nesting and soaring from the treetop yoga terrace. This intimate space of wellbeing offers holistic experiences and plenty of TLC to soothe the soul, support release, and restore balance.

This retreat is offered at Las Brisas Zen Center on multiple dates throughout the year.

Pricing for Las Brisas Zen Center retreats:

• Private individual retreat: $5,599
• Private group retreat: $3,999 per guest

*All prices in USD

Cabo Matapalo, Costa Rica

Accommodations are off the grid and surrounded by pristine rainforest and lush jungle gardens, just steps from the remote beaches of Cabo Matapalo.

Inspired by tropical nature, you’ll enjoy secluded, open-air, luxurious green living. In this corner of paradise, beach, wildlife, and lovers of the natural world live in harmony, with the sound of the surf soothing the soul. Monkeys, blue morphos, toucans, and scarlet macaws can be seen daily.

This retreat is offered in Costa Rica on multiple dates throughout the year.

Pricing:

• Private individual retreat: $9,999
• Private group (2 guests): $6,999 per guest
• Private group (3 or more guests): $4,999 per guest

*All prices in USD

Nourishing cuisine

Food is one of life’s simplest pleasures, and when it is nourishing as well as delicious, it becomes part of the retreat experience itself. You’ll begin the day with a homemade breakfast buffet, fresh juice, and ripe exotic fruit, all prepared with care.

Gourmet taste, quality, and beautiful presentation are paired with healthy vegetarian world cuisine and traditional Costa Rican and Central American dishes for variety and enjoyment. Dietary requests can usually be accommodated with advance notice.

For Costa Rica retreats, a donation will be made to the Costa Rica Humanitarian Foundation from the proceeds of this retreat. For retreats held in Mexico, a donation will be made to one of the local community projects.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know which retreat format is right for me? If you enjoy shared experiences and community, a group retreat or small-group retreat with private sessions is usually a good fit. If you want everything tailored to your timing, energy, and intentions, a fully private retreat may be the best option.

Can I come on my own? Absolutely. Many guests come alone, especially during times of transition or when they feel ready for a reset.

Are the dates flexible? Private retreats for individuals, couples, and small groups are available throughout the year, depending on availability.

Do I need experience with yoga or meditation? No experience is required. Movement, breathwork, and meditation are adapted to meet you where you are.

Can you accommodate dietary needs? Yes. Healthy plant-based meals are offered, and specific dietary requests such as gluten-free or dairy-free can usually be accommodated with advance notice.

How does travel and airport transfer work? For Mexico retreats, guests fly into Puerto Vallarta International Airport or Tepic International Airport. For Costa Rica retreats, guests fly into SJO and then to Puerto Jimenez. Once your retreat is confirmed, airport transportation to and from the retreat location is arranged.

Is it okay if I am feeling burned out, emotional, or going through a big life change? Yes. Many guests arrive feeling overwhelmed, tender, or unsure of their next steps. This retreat is designed as a gentle, supportive space to rest, process, and receive care.

Reservation and cancellation policy

A deposit of 20% is required to hold your reservation. Full payment is due 60 days before the retreat begins. If you book within 60 days of the start date, full payment is due upon registration.

For Costa Rica, the deposit is non-refundable because the domestic flight will already have been purchased. That flight is non-refundable but can be changed up to 10 days before the retreat. If you cancel more than 45 days before the retreat, the remaining balance will be refunded. If you cancel between 45 and 0 days before the retreat, the remaining balance will not be refunded. One date change is allowed up to 45 days before the retreat start date, and in that case the retreat will be held at the Zen Center location.