2025 Winter Meditation Retreat
La Fortuna, Costa Rica
December 3, 2025 through December 8, 2025
Includes accommodations, meals, and meditation program
(see full details below)
In Person at Majestic Lodge in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
The Majestic Lodge Retreat is Located on the West Side of Volcano Arenal near La Fortuna just South of Lake Arenal in a place called El Castillo.
General Description
Join Noel Coakley for a meditation retreat, nestled in the lush mountains and vibrant jungles of La Fortuna, Costa Rica. At the foot of the volcano, on the shore of Lake Arenal, explore local activities and enjoy nourishing food, while starting and ending the day with meditation sessions.
All are welcome, with a gentle suggestion for those new to meditation to have a basic introduction beforehand.
2024 Highlight Reel
What it includes:
Lodging: 5 nights/6 days (private & shared rooms avail. - each room has private bathroom)
Meditation Sessions: daily morning & evening meditations/discussions
A one to one session with Noel
Food: all the home cooked Costa Rican food you can eat
Local Transportation: airport pick up and from lodging to local activities / into town
Lake Activities: use of kayaks/paddle boards on Lake Arenal
Laundry service
A single local excursion
What’s not included:
Travel to and from Costa Rica (i.e. airfare)
Local Excursions (all optional: guided jungle tour, hot springs, horseback riding, waterfall swim, zip lining, coffee tour, etc)
One of the local activities has been funded by a generous sponsor!
There will be planned local excursions which you can opt into on a by-event basis. These are optional and cost per excursion is typically under $100
All optional: guided jungle tour, hot springs, horseback riding, waterfall swim, zip lining, coffee tour, etc
Don’t miss this 5 night / 6 day meditation retreat in the beautiful jungle of Costa Rica
Payment plan options are available and can be arranged upon completion of deposit.
Retreat Facilitator:
Noel Coakley
BCCP Director, Psychotherapist, Meditation Teacher
Noel (he/him) is a mental health counselor and former school teacher (special ed.). He has been practicing meditation since 1996, initially with Indo-Tibetan traditions and then Yundrung Bön. Noel has been fortunate to learn from over 100 teachers, including HH the Dalai Lama and HH the 34th Menri Trizin.
Beyond his professional life, Noel is a loving father, husband, brother, musician, and friend to his dog, Clementine.
