ALEX D DUCHENE
CREATIVE DIRECTOR & VISUAL ARTIST
WHERE IS THE VILLAGE?
THE VILLAGE takes place on the Caribbean coast of Southern Costa Rica. We are keeping the specific location private for security purposes. This speaks to the kind of intentionality we're bringing to every detail of this experience.
You will be surrounded by the sounds and smells of the jungle and sea. The ocean is a five-minute drive away and a charming town is close enough to wander, far enough to feel like you've truly stepped out of your regular life.
The retreat center is elegant and beautiful. It boasts an elegant saltwater pool, welcoming communal spaces, and beautifully-appointed guest rooms.
This is not just a vacation. It's an environment designed to let you reconnect to yourself, your people, to what's felt hard to touch since October 7, and to what you long to feel again.
Here is where your breath deepens. Where joy finds its way back. Where your body remembers what it feels like to actually rest.
MEALS & ACCOMMODATIONS
Beautiful accommodations, double or single occupancy.
All rooms have air conditioning, a ceiling fan, and a safe for your belongings. You can choose between shared or single occupancy. Shared rooms have one single bed and one queen. We can match you with a roommate if you haven't already made arrangements.
Each morning starts with a homemade continental breakfast at the retreat centre. Your other meals will be either prepared fresh on-site or shared as a group at a local restaurant in town (or maybe a picnic on the beach one day). Almost everything is included - seven breakfasts, six lunches, seven dinners - with the exception of one lunch during free exploration time.
There is nothing more Jewish and more human than eating well together. We've got you. We can accommodate most dietary concerns.
See sample menu HERE>
WHAT OUR DAYS WILL LOOK LIKE
Your days here will have a gentle rhythm to them. Every day is bookended by Morning and Evening Circles: a combination of meditation, movement, creativity, storytelling, and sharing that holds the shape of the week without rigidly filling it.
In between, there's sinking into the aliveness of our surroundings and our togetherness: excursions into the surrounding landscape and culture, breathwork, a cacao ceremony, creativity experiences, and plenty of unstructured time to rest, wander, swim, or simply sit still for a moment.
The days will shift and breathe. No two will feel identical, but there will always be enough space to exhale and feel your roots again.
MORNING CIRCLES
Begin with intention and each other, before the world asks anything of you.
EVENING CIRCLES
Close the day with reflection, story and the particular intimacy that comes from having shared meaningful time together.
JOY
As medicine, not a temporary luxury.
CREATIVITY
A central focus of our week together, used as a pathway back to yourself, your story, your light.
JUNGLE & BEACH
Because nature does something to the nervous system that no workshop can replicate.
FREE TIME
Plenty of space to unwind & feel your own life force again.
SHARED MEALS
Because there is nothing more Jewish and more human than sitting around a table.
KEEPSAKE
Woven through it all, something we're building together. By the end, this becomes a collective keepsake, a record, something that belongs to all of us.
EXCURSIONS
Kayaking into the jungle, a waterfall swims, and a visit to the indigenous community.
RITUALS
A cacao ceremony in the local community. Shabbat held with warmth and intention. Rituals will be part of our week.
ZOOM SESSIONS
These are not bonuses. They are an integral part of the retreat.
SEPTEMBER SESSION
So that when you walk through the doors in Costa Rica, you're not walking in as strangers. You'll already know something true about the people you're about to spend a week with.
POST RETREAT SESSION
To help you land gently. Re-entry after a week like this can be tender. The real world doesn't pause or soften just because we do; and coming home to it can feel jarring when you're carrying something newly opened. This call is the bridge. A chance to integrate, to share what's settling, to stay connected to the people who held the week with you.
COST & INCLUSIONS
INCLUDED
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7 nights of beautiful accommodations.
All meals as described: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
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Airport transfers to and from SJO on October 11 and 18
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Two soul-filled group excursions in nature and the culture
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Breathwork and massage
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Pre- and post-retreat Zoom sessions
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The collective keepsake: the living record of your week, created by all of us together
NOT INCLUDED
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Airfare
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Additional snacks and beverages
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Alcoholic beverages (wine on Shabbat is included)
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Souvenirs
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Taxis during free time
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Additional spa treatments
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Laundry, staff tips
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Personal, medical, or trip cancellation insurance
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
Queen bed: $4,500 per person
Single bed: $4,300 per person
SINGLE OCCUPANCY
$5,400 per person
PAYMENT
$750 deposit holds your spot
50% of the total is due by August 10
Remaining balance due by September 1
Prefer to pay in full? We’ve got a secret session in store for you if you do.
Need a custom payment plan? We're happy to create something flexible.
Not sure yet?
LET'S TALK
Email Karen HERE>
No hard sell, we promise. This week works best when it's the right fit for everyone, and we'd love to help you figure out if that's you.
REGISTER BY JULY 10
EARLY BIRD BONUS
When you say yes by July 10, you receive two things that late registrars won't have access to:
FIRST CHOICE OF ROOM
Single or shared, queen or single bed, and if you're hoping to room with someone specific (or hoping NOT to room with someone specific ;), you'll have the first say. All rooms are beautiful, but it’s nice to have a choice!
PRIVATE SESSION WITH ONE OF US
You have the option to have a private session with any one of us, to explore your creative endeavors, your business branding, marketing or social media, or your personal desires & challenges.
Spots are limited by the nature of the space - this is a small, intentional gathering, not a conference. Book your spot now.
→ SAY YES BY JULY 10.
As soon as you pay your deposit, you’ll get a short confirmation email, and within 24 hours, you’ll receive a message from Karen to arrange your desired accommodation and set up your payment plan.