Race Realities 2024 Costa Rica Retreat

Location: The Goddess Garden Eco Resort

Address: Playa Grande, Cahuita, Limón 70403

Date: 17 Jun

Race Realities™ in Costa! June 17-24, 2024

Join us for an unforgettable retreat in the breathtaking coastal town of Cahuita at The Goddess Garden, an oasis of peace and nature on the Caribbean ocean side. Get ready to immerse yourself in a transformative experience like no other!

Our goal is to offer a safe and brave space for leaders from all backgrounds to participate in racial equity education, organizing, and strategy. Through critical thinking exercises, thought-provoking discussions, and challenging real life cases, together we will further explore the complexities of race on our society and its impact on our healing – mental and physical.

Our Race Realities™ retreat, founded by Dr. Deborah Stroman, will kick off on Monday, June 17, 2024. Over the course of several days, you will have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, co-learn from renowned experts in the field, and gain valuable insights that will empower you to recharge and recommit to creating positive change in your own communities.

What to expect?

During your stay, you will also have the chance to heal, relax, and rejuvenate in the stunning natural surroundings of southern Costa Rica. From pristine beaches to lush rainforests, this oasis offers the perfect backdrop for self-reflection and personal growth. Our Race Realities™ Costa is designed to leverage the strengths and skills of all attendees to ensure a professional, engaging, and fun experience! Note: To ensure full engagement, intimacy, and value, this retreat is limited to 20 participants.

Who should attend?

Leaders who are activists, educators, organizers, strategists or simply someone passionate about fostering a more equitable society, Race Realities™ Costa 2024 is an event you won't want to miss. Systems or institutions represented range from business, education, government, healthcare, law, nonprofits, and more. Join us on this transformative journey and be part of the movement towards a more compassionate and justice-focused future. Note: A Race Realities Costa retreat for men only is scheduled for July 12-19, 2024.

Why Healing in Costa Rica?

Defined as the "rich coast," Costa Rica has become a haven for people seeking peace or a simple life (aka pura vida). Race Realities Costa offers registrants many ways to heal including: Art - drawing, coloring, painting; Exercise - walk, run, zumba, dance, horseback riding; Expressive Art or Music - drumming, song; Games - cards, charades, board games, chess, checkers; and Journaling/Writing; Meditation. And more! Come to the land of beauty and rest for healing.

All-Inclusive Pricing - $2500

• Seven nights stay at The Goddess Garden (Less than a 10 minute walk to ocean)
• Transportation (attendees arrive at the San Jose airport and will be transported to The Goddess Garden)
• Three delicious meals per day, including a variety of vegetarian and ayurveda fare as well as chicken or fish
• Six morning yoga classes
• Use of The Goddess Garden first class amenities
• A one-hour complimentary massage
• Chocolate Tour
• Guided tour through the Cahuita National Park
• Experienced and innovative racial equity facilitators
• Race Realities™ curriculum and shirt

The instructional team is experienced, talented, and inspired to guide Race Realties Costa. As a co-learning space, we will facilitate conversations and an equity examination that maximizes the cohort's best practices, interests, lessons learned, and vision for a healed world.

With registration, attendees accept the terms and conditions:

1. Booking policy: Payments are electronic only in US dollars. To book your single occupancy* reservation and reserve your package, we require an initial $625 non-refundable deposit, payable electronically through Eventbrite. We require the final payment before June 1, 2024. All booking fees paid are non-transferable.

2. Cancellation policy: If one must cancel their reservation, we will not refund your deposit. Cancellations made 30 days before the check-in date will receive a 100% refund minus the total first installment payment. Emergencies are handled on a case-by-case basis. In case of a no-show with no communication, you will receive no refund. If one leaves Race Realities Costa before their reserved stay is over, no full or partial refunds will be credited. In this case, paid fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. The guest leaving is responsible for transportation back to San Jose.

* Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in double occupancy.

More information on the Costa Rica Travel Policy.

“Managing our stress and our rest is a sign of living wisely. Refueling as a way to find joy, to create pleasure, and to celebrate life in the midst of all its demands fills our hearts with renewed hope. When we take the time to breathe, listen, and rest from the daily grind to see miracles bubbling up in our lives.” ― Sally Clarkson, author

Photos provided by Unsplash creators William Farlow, Levi Guzman, Ale Romo, and Alex Starnes.