Mermaids Welcome (7-Day Oceanfront Retreat in Costa Rica)
Mermaids Welcome (7-Day Oceanfront Retreat in Costa Rica)
Fenix Hotel - On the Beach, Guanacaste Province, Sámara, Costa Rica
Up to 16 in group
May 10 - 16, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- Danielle Cecil, powerhouse facilitator and Queer extraordinaire, is your host at this week-long event of relaxation, connection, and fun times with other mermaid.
- Dani for a retreat experience that blends insightful facilitation with playful exploration and leave with a renewed sense of self and connection with other mermaid.
- Enjoy optional events scheduled each day, from yoga to bonfires to kayaking. The event fee covers included daily activities and entertainment, in a boutique beachfront hotel room (each unit is 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with full kitchen). Solo travelers and couples are welcome.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Hello, I’m Dani, a plus size mermaid/content creator. For the last two years I have been empowering women to love the body they are in today for what it allows us to do and not for how others view it.
Letting go of social norms and becoming a mermaid was the greatest boost of confidence for me. It is hard to explain until you experience it for yourself, but putting on a tail opens your eyes to your own beauty. I am Free-dive certified and have helped many people find their own mermaid magic.
If this is your first mermaid experience, or if you are an experienced mermaider, I can’t wait to help you access your confidence, beauty, and connection with the sea.
Details of this retreat
Welcome to Fenix Retreat Center, your destination for unique and unforgettable retreat experiences. From women's retreats to family getaways, we specialize in hosting niche groups seeking to build connections with travel friends for life.
Join us for Mermaids Welcome and enjoy a week of connection with new travel friends for life.
Mermaids Welcome: 7-Day Oceanfront Retreat at Fenix
Nestled along Costa Rica’s stunning coastline, the Mermaids Welcome 7-Day Retreat provides an unforgettable escape into the enchanting world of the sea.
As a mermaid, you will dive into workshops on swimming with a tail, breath control, water safety, and embracing your natural beauty.
We have daily activities for you, including kayaking to an island, underwater photo shoot, beach bonfire, yoga, beachside painting, and much more.
This event is exclusively for women. Dani is a plus-size mermaid and content creator who has spent the last two years empowering women to love their bodies for what they can do, rather than how they are viewed by others.
Letting go of social norms and embracing the mermaid lifestyle offers a tremendous boost of confidence. It opens the eyes to one’s own beauty. Dani is PADI Freedive certified and has helped many individuals discover their own mermaid magic. Excitement awaits in helping others find theirs!
Your retreat fee includes all activities, breakfasts, select dinners, and beachfront hotel accommodations. Whether you're traveling solo or with friends, everyone is welcome.
Join us for Mermaids Welcome and enjoy a week of connection with new travel friends for life.
Mermaids Welcome: 7-Day Oceanfront Retreat at Fenix
Nestled along Costa Rica’s stunning coastline, the Mermaids Welcome 7-Day Retreat provides an unforgettable escape into the enchanting world of the sea.
As a mermaid, you will dive into workshops on swimming with a tail, breath control, water safety, and embracing your natural beauty.
We have daily activities for you, including kayaking to an island, underwater photo shoot, beach bonfire, yoga, beachside painting, and much more.
This event is exclusively for women. Dani is a plus-size mermaid and content creator who has spent the last two years empowering women to love their bodies for what they can do, rather than how they are viewed by others.
Letting go of social norms and embracing the mermaid lifestyle offers a tremendous boost of confidence. It opens the eyes to one’s own beauty. Dani is PADI Freedive certified and has helped many individuals discover their own mermaid magic. Excitement awaits in helping others find theirs!
Your retreat fee includes all activities, breakfasts, select dinners, and beachfront hotel accommodations. Whether you're traveling solo or with friends, everyone is welcome.
Schedule
Saturday
Arrive in Liberia Airport. You can rent a car at the airport (everyone speaks English) or you can coordinate a shuttle through us.
If you come in a shuttle, our favorite driver Alex will give you a mini tour of Costa Rica sights. You might see monkeys, stop at a local fruit stand, and can stop to get lunch. The drive is about an hour and 45 minutes through well-paved green mountain roads.
You will probably arrive in the late afternoon/early evening, just in time to join us on the beach for a fish grill. Change into your beach attire, take off your shoes, and join us in the yoga shala for dinner and meet and greet.
Go to sleep with the sounds of the waves in your apartment on the beach.
Sunday
Wake up to fresh coffee overlooking the beach. Maybe take a walk down the beach and start exploring Samara Bay.
Your first workshop starts around 9-10am lead by the amazing Poly coach Karen. You will learn communication skills, practice radical honesty, and create agreements with your partner/s. You will also get to know the rest of the group in a deep and fun way. There will be laughter and maybe tears.
Lunchtime: we will take everyone into town (or you can walk 15 minutes) and show you the best restaurants in town.
Evening: Join us for a huge bonfire activity on the beach, where we will lead you through an exercise in letting go and embracing a new start. (Or just have some beers and dance around the fire. :)
Monday
Our very gentle and kind yoga instructor Ashley will lead you through a meditation, followed by a gentle morning yoga routine overlooking the ocean waves.
After morning circle, join us in kayaking to an uninhabited island. This is a relaxing, unstrenous paddle with our group to a close by island. You might see turtles, pelicans, sting rays and definitely crabs.
For dinner, we will walk to one of the cutest ocean front restaurants you have ever seen to enjoy dinner and drinks while we watch the sun go down.
Tuesday
Wake up this morning to partner yoga--a very connecting and sometimes hilarious feat as we use each other for balance. People who have never done yoga before often LOVE partner yoga!
After morning circle, get a boogie board lesson and grab a board to play in the waves. We are in a bay, so the waves are gentle and good for beginners.
In the evening, we have an optional Dolphin and Whale watching tour scheduled. Chase the whales and the sunset in this boat tour with drinks included.
Wednesday
This morning's activity is all about taking care of our natural resources, when we walk the beach and do a beach trash pickup.
You can book an optional massage on the beach today, and listen to the waves and feel the ocean breeze while you get a massage.
It's grill night with the whole group tonight as we all make and bring a dish to our communal dinner in the yoga shala.
Thursday
You will learn how to build and decorate a giant sand castle on the beach, and enjoy the entire community joining in to add shells and decorations as they walk by.
After dinner we will celebrate our entire week together with a private Margarita party and live music provided by the lovely Zoe. After the entertainment, we move the party to the pool.
Friday
The event officially ends Friday morning as you head back to the airport. However, many of our guests elect to stay longer, and tour Costa Rica together, or just stay a few more days relaxing in the hammocks. You can expect that you will make travel friends for life.
Arrive in Liberia Airport. You can rent a car at the airport (everyone speaks English) or you can coordinate a shuttle through us.
If you come in a shuttle, our favorite driver Alex will give you a mini tour of Costa Rica sights. You might see monkeys, stop at a local fruit stand, and can stop to get lunch. The drive is about an hour and 45 minutes through well-paved green mountain roads.
You will probably arrive in the late afternoon/early evening, just in time to join us on the beach for a fish grill. Change into your beach attire, take off your shoes, and join us in the yoga shala for dinner and meet and greet.
Go to sleep with the sounds of the waves in your apartment on the beach.
Sunday
Wake up to fresh coffee overlooking the beach. Maybe take a walk down the beach and start exploring Samara Bay.
Your first workshop starts around 9-10am lead by the amazing Poly coach Karen. You will learn communication skills, practice radical honesty, and create agreements with your partner/s. You will also get to know the rest of the group in a deep and fun way. There will be laughter and maybe tears.
Lunchtime: we will take everyone into town (or you can walk 15 minutes) and show you the best restaurants in town.
Evening: Join us for a huge bonfire activity on the beach, where we will lead you through an exercise in letting go and embracing a new start. (Or just have some beers and dance around the fire. :)
Monday
Our very gentle and kind yoga instructor Ashley will lead you through a meditation, followed by a gentle morning yoga routine overlooking the ocean waves.
After morning circle, join us in kayaking to an uninhabited island. This is a relaxing, unstrenous paddle with our group to a close by island. You might see turtles, pelicans, sting rays and definitely crabs.
For dinner, we will walk to one of the cutest ocean front restaurants you have ever seen to enjoy dinner and drinks while we watch the sun go down.
Tuesday
Wake up this morning to partner yoga--a very connecting and sometimes hilarious feat as we use each other for balance. People who have never done yoga before often LOVE partner yoga!
After morning circle, get a boogie board lesson and grab a board to play in the waves. We are in a bay, so the waves are gentle and good for beginners.
In the evening, we have an optional Dolphin and Whale watching tour scheduled. Chase the whales and the sunset in this boat tour with drinks included.
Wednesday
This morning's activity is all about taking care of our natural resources, when we walk the beach and do a beach trash pickup.
You can book an optional massage on the beach today, and listen to the waves and feel the ocean breeze while you get a massage.
It's grill night with the whole group tonight as we all make and bring a dish to our communal dinner in the yoga shala.
Thursday
You will learn how to build and decorate a giant sand castle on the beach, and enjoy the entire community joining in to add shells and decorations as they walk by.
After dinner we will celebrate our entire week together with a private Margarita party and live music provided by the lovely Zoe. After the entertainment, we move the party to the pool.
Friday
The event officially ends Friday morning as you head back to the airport. However, many of our guests elect to stay longer, and tour Costa Rica together, or just stay a few more days relaxing in the hammocks. You can expect that you will make travel friends for life.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Fenix Hotel & Retreat Center, Fenix Hotel - On the Beach, Guanacaste Province, Sámara, Costa Rica
Directions
Book your flight to Guanacaste Airport (LIR)
The cheapest way to travel is through discount airlines: Southwest and Alaska Airlines both fly into Liberia, Costa Rica. You can get rates around $500 round trip!
Once you arrive, you can rent a car or coordinate a shuttle through us. It is about $130 (plus taxes) for a private shuttle.
The cheapest way to travel is through discount airlines: Southwest and Alaska Airlines both fly into Liberia, Costa Rica. You can get rates around $500 round trip!
Once you arrive, you can rent a car or coordinate a shuttle through us. It is about $130 (plus taxes) for a private shuttle.
Accommodation
Your Room Whether you are coming with a partner or solo, our guests enjoy an apartment-style hotel room with a main living area and full kitchen. The regular event fee includes a shared room with two XL twins. You may also upgrade to a private room with a King bed for $699. All bedrooms have A/C.
Shared Ocean Front Room
Private Ocean Front Room
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Fenix Boutique Hotel & Retreat Center is the ideal place to host your next retreat or group event. When you book your retreat or event with us, you book the entire property including the house and all rooms.
Our six apartment-style rooms have two beds in each. Retreat hosts also have full access to The Casa, which is a beautifully renovated space designed to seat 10-12 people comfortably. Other gathering spaces also include an outdoor palapa seating area and a yoga area overlooking the ocean.
Our six apartment-style rooms have two beds in each. Retreat hosts also have full access to The Casa, which is a beautifully renovated space designed to seat 10-12 people comfortably. Other gathering spaces also include an outdoor palapa seating area and a yoga area overlooking the ocean.
Meals
A communal breakfast will be coordinated each day. Breakfasts are usually simple with eggs, granola, and lots of fresh fruit: mangos, pinapple, papaya, passion fruit.
What's Included
- 6 nights accommodation
- Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day
- Welcome drink
- Daily yoga classes
- Group excursions/activities
- Specialized workshops
- Free excursions to sites of interest
- Parking
- Wifi connection
- Fish Fry Dinner on the Beach
What's Not Included
- Lunches & Dinners
- Optional excursions of your choice: surf lessons, cloud forest tours, dolphin & whale watching tours
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