The Portal Pilates Retreat
Nosara, Costa-Rica
Jan 4-9th 2027
Join us for Year 4 of The Portal Pilates Retreat in beautiful Nosara, Costa Rica. This luxury 5 night, 6 day wellness escape takes place in a private jungle villa just minutes from the ocean in a laid back beachside town known for its yoga, Pilates, surf, and wellness culture.
Your days will include mat Pilates, a signature reformer experience, evening somatic movement sessions, nourishing meals prepared by a private chef, sunset beach dinners, and time to truly slow down and recharge. Spend your afternoons relaxing poolside, and evening sunset catamaran cruise.
This is more than a Pilates retreat. It’s a chance to reset, reconnect, move your body, and experience intentional luxury in one of the most beautiful wellness destinations in the world.
about your retreat facilitator
hey there, I'm Portia...
founder of The Portal Wellness and your host for The Portal Pilates Retreat in Costa Rica.
Truthfully, my journey into wellness and movement came from burnout. I spent years building businesses, raising a family, constantly being “on,” and trying to hold everything together. Eventually my body forced me to slow down. I realized I couldn’t keep living disconnected from myself and running on empty all the time.
That season completely changed my life.
What started as my own healing journey slowly became the foundation of everything I now teach and share with others. Over the years I’ve explored different healing modalities, nervous system work, breathwork, somatic practices, spirituality, and movement, but Pilates became one of the biggest anchors for me. It helped me reconnect to my body in a way that felt empowering instead of punishing.
I’m not your stereotypical Pilates instructor, and honestly, I’m proud of that. I’ve built The Portal to be a space where all bodies, all levels, and all humans feel welcome. No pressure to be perfect. No intimidating fitness culture. Just movement, connection, growth, and learning how to feel strong and at home in your body again.
This retreat is everything I personally love and need more of in life . . movement, sunshine, slow mornings, beautiful food, nervous system healing, adventure, laughter, connection, and moments that make you feel like yourself again.
I truly cannot wait to experience Costa Rica with you.
power + pause
in paradise
You can expect some familiar faces from The Portal community joining us in Costa Rica. Alongside Portia, guest teachers from The Portal will also be part of the retreat experience, including Jayden Luxton, who will be leading Pilates classes throughout the week.
This retreat was intentionally designed to feel supportive, welcoming, connected, and community driven while still offering the luxury and magic of an unforgettable wellness escape.
what is this retreat?
Power + Pause is a luxury Pilates and wellness retreat designed to help you reconnect to your body, reset your nervous system, and slow down in one of the most beautiful beachside wellness destinations in the world. Set in a private villa in Nosara, Costa Rica, this experience blends mindful movement, Pilates, adventure, relaxation, and intentional living.
How will this benefit me?
This retreat is designed to help you step away from the stress, noise, and constant demands of everyday life so you can reconnect to yourself again. Through Pilates, mindful movement, nervous system focused somatic sessions, nourishing meals, sunshine, rest, and intentional experiences, you’ll leave feeling stronger, more grounded, more energized, and deeply reset..
Why do I need this?
Because life moves fast, and most people are stuck living in constant go mode.
This retreat is an opportunity to step away from the pressure, routines, responsibilities, and overstimulation of everyday life and finally give yourself space to slow down, breathe, move, rest, and reconnect to yourself again.
What will the outcome be?
The goal of this retreat is for you to leave feeling reset, physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Through intentional movement, nervous system focused practices, rest, connection, adventure, and time away from everyday stress, you’ll return home feeling stronger in your body, calmer in your mind, more grounded.
what's included
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5 nights & 6 days at luxe villa in Nosara
Nestled along Costa Rica’s stunning Pacific Gold Coast in the Province of Guanacaste.
Nosara is a laid back beachside town known for its world renowned yoga, Pilates, surf, and wellness culture. Surrounded by jungle, ocean, and breathtaking sunsets, this intimate luxury retreat destination offers the perfect balance of relaxation, movement, adventure, and connection.
Located just 2 hours drive from Liberia International Airport.
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pilates + reformer
Throughout the retreat, your days will begin with energizing morning mat Pilates. Guests will also experience one signature reformer Pilates class held in a beautiful open air jungle shala, surrounded by the sounds and beauty of Costa Rica.
In the evenings, we’ll slow things down with gentle somatic movement sessions focused on nervous system regulation, relaxation, grounding, and restoration, creating the perfect balance of power + pause.
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accomodations
Our luxury private villa offers two beautiful shared accommodation options designed to create a relaxed, welcoming, and community driven experience.
Choose between a shared bunk style room perfect for solo travellers wanting to connect, or a shared double room with two single beds ideal for friends travelling together.
No matter which option you choose, every guest will experience the beauty, connection, movement, and unforgettable energy of The Portal Pilates Retreat.
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nourish
You’ll be nourished throughout your retreat with daily breakfast and coffee included each morning.
Light lunches featuring fresh smoothies, tropical fruits, and shareable appetizers will also be provided throughout the day to keep you feeling energized and refreshed.
Three dinners throughout the retreat are not included, intentionally giving you the opportunity to explore Nosara’s incredible nightlife, beach bars, local restaurants, and unforgettable sunset dining experiences at your own pace.
Everything else throughout the retreat experience is included, including your welcome dinner on the first evening where we’ll gather & connect.
offerings included
reformer & mat pilates
One signature reformer Pilates session at Pilates Nosara is included as part of your retreat experience. This private session will take place in a beautiful open air jungle shala reserved exclusively for our group, daily morning mat pilates by the pool or villa are included.
catamaran cruise
Set sail along the stunning Costa Rican coastline during our optional sunset catamaran cruise experience. Expect warm ocean air, incredible views, music, drinks, golden sunsets, and the kind of peaceful energy that makes you fully slow down and soak in the moment.
As the sun begins to set over the Pacific Ocean, you’ll experience the magic of Costa Rica from the water surrounded by crashing waves, endless coastline, and unforgettable views. This is the perfect mix of adventure, relaxation, connection, and pure Pura Vida energy.
dinner at la luna
sunset gazing
La Luna, Portia’s favourite restaurant in the world, will be the setting for our final evening together in Costa Rica ( she even renewed her vow's here). Known for its postcard worthy sunsets, crashing ocean waves, incredible atmosphere, and unforgettable energy, this magical beachfront experience will be the perfect way to celebrate the end of our retreat together.
One of our favourite evening rituals will be gathering together to celebrate another beautiful day in paradise while watching the sunset over the ocean with drinks of your choice in hand. Watching the surfers (or experiencing it yourself) catch the final waves of the day as the sun goes down is truly one of the most magical experiences Nosara has to offer.
There’s something incredibly powerful about slowing down for sunset in Costa Rica . . the energy, the ocean, the colours, the feeling of presence. It’s an experience that stays with you long after you leave.
things to know
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transportation
This package does not include the cost of your flight to Costa-Rica, you will have to purchase your flights, Shuttle from airport is included, on Monday jan 4th only, returning on the 9th. The beach is a 10 minute walk, however you can also choose to get a car rental to explore the beautiful area, stay longer or come earlier
(highly recommend) PS. Ottawa flys direct to Liberia with porter!!!
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come prepared & extra excursions
An itinerary and packing checklist will be sent out after booking along with a group chat to we can all connect before the retreat. Also a list of extra local excursions will be sent to you, like morning surf sessions, afternoon zip lining, hiking waterfalls, and evening horseback sunset beach tours.
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meals
Daily breakfast and coffee are included throughout your retreat experience, along with light daytime lunch offerings including fresh smoothies, tropical fruits, juices, and shareable snacks to keep you nourished between movement sessions and adventures.
2 Dinner's are included, the remaining 3 allow you the opportunity to explore Nosara’s incredible beachside restaurants, cafes, and sunset dining experiences at your own pace. Our only included dinner will be a special welcome dinner on the first evening upon arrival.
Please let us know about any dietary restrictions or allergies within your application. Most dietary needs can happily be accommodated.
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shared accomodation
Our luxury private villa offers two shared accommodation options designed to create a relaxed, connected, and community focused retreat experience.
Shared Bunk Room Villa — $2,777 CAD
A shared luxury villa style room featuring bunk bed accommodations. Perfect for solo travellers looking to connect, make new friendships, and fully immerse themselves in the retreat experience.
Shared Double Room — $2,999 CAD
A private shared room featuring two single beds, ideal for you and your bestie wanting a little extra privacy and comfort while still sharing the experience together.
No matter which option you choose, all guests will experience the beauty of Nosara, intentional movement, nourishing meals, luxury amenities, curated excursions, and the unforgettable community energy The Portal retreats are known for.
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arrival
The retreat officially begins at 4 PM on Jan 4th with our welcome gathering and opening evening together. If you’re arriving a day earlier to get grounded, settle in, and ease into vacation mode . . which we highly recommend, you can stay overnight in Liberia and catch the retreat shuttle the following day to Nosara.
sample day
8am
Rise & enjoy coffee or tea and fresh fruit
9am
Morning mat pilates
10am
Breakfast
11am
poolside hangs or beach walks.
12pm
Free time from 12-5:30pm
5:30pm
Dinner & sunset catamaran
7pm
Evening somatic movement unwind
investment
march 24-29th 2025
We’re so excited to welcome you to Power + Pause: The Portal Pilates Retreat in beautiful Nosara, Costa Rica.
If you’re ready to join us, you’ll have the option to either pay in full or choose a monthly payment plan through Momence, making it easy to reserve your spot in paradise.
✨ Early Bird Pricing ✨
Register before Sept 1st and receive $222 OFF your retreat package.
Shared Bunk Room Villa
Regular Price: $2,999 CAD
Early Bird Price: $2,777 CAD
Shared Double Room
Regular Price: $3,222 CAD
Early Bird Price: $2,999 CAD
Spaces for this retreat are intentionally limited to keep the experience intimate, connected, and personalized. Once spots are filled, registration will close.
Contact us to book your space or click the link below for a payment plan or to pay in full!
Contact Portia directly for any questions you may have.
(613) 312-9363
