Take the hotel shuttle to SJO and fly home—sun-warmed, restored, and blooming.
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Close your eyes and picture this with me: it's April 26 in lively San José. We roll our suitcases into the artful Hotel Presidente, wander the pedestrian mall for espresso and museum moments, then gather on the rooftop to toast 14 gentle, joyful days designed for women over 50—comfort, curiosity, and sisterhood in easy balance.
Next morning, city hum softens to rainforest hush. We slip through Braulio Carrillo and boat quiet canals to Tortuguero’s Aninga Hotel & Spa. Time stretches: gliding past herons and howlers, walking leaf-dappled paths, if the banana farms are running, we’ll peek behind the scenes there, too.
A short flight lifts us to Arenal and Arenal Manoa Resort, with on-site hot springs. Choose your rhythm: Hanging Bridges, Arenal National Park, La Fortuna Waterfall, a serene safari float, or go bold with zip-lining, rafting, or canyoning. The area offers an amazing variety of day trips. Depending on how you roll- they range from $70 to $200 and most include lunch. Or simply relax in the hot springs for some soul refueling.
We meander on to Cerro Lodge near Tárcoles, where birdsong scores the day and Scarlet Macaws streak the sky. With Carara National Park and the Tárcoles River nearby, wildlife boat tours and golden-hour photos practically plan themselves.
For our grand flourish, we land on the wild Osa Peninsula at La Paloma Lodge. Two full-day tours are included—Caño Island snorkeling and Corcovado (San Pedrillo) with a waterfall swim—and we’ve added a day at La Sirena, famed for unforgettable wildlife. One evening, we’ll join Tracie “The Bug Lady” for a night walk as the rainforest comes alive. Kayaks, beach paths, and unhurried conversations are always within reach.
On May 8, we return to San José for a cozy overnight before flights home—sun-warmed, steadier in breath, and surrounded by new friends who now feel like old ones.
If your heart leaned forward, she’s already saying yes. Bloom with us in Costa Rica, April 26–May 9, 2026
Join me in Costa Rica!
🗓️ April 26, 2026 - May 9, 2026
Bloom with Renee Retzlaff
Exciting Destinations Ahead!
Here's a glimpse of the incredible journey we're about to embark on together.
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Our Blooming Adventure Schedule
DAY 1
Arrive in San José, settle into the artful Hotel Presidente, and toast our Costa Rica adventure on the rooftop.
DAY 2
Journey through Braulio Carrillo’s rainforest and glide by boat to Tortuguero’s Aninga Hotel & Spa, where meals and nature surround us.
DAY 3
Explore Tortuguero National Park and to Cerro Tortuguero, canoe and kayak tours on
the lagoons and canals, and more.
DAY 4
Fly from Tortuguero to Arenal and check into Arenal Manoa Resort with on-site hot springs.
DAY 5
Choose your pace in Arenal—Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall, gentle safari float, or simply soak and spa.
DAY 6
Go bold with zip-lining, rafting, or canyoning—or savor a slow morning, a farm visit, and another starry hot-spring soak.
DAY 7
Private transfer to Tárcoles and check into Cerro Lodge, a hillside birdwatcher’s haven.
DAY 8
Spot Scarlet Macaws, visit Carara National Park, and cruise the Tárcoles River for wildlife views.
DAY 9
Drive to Sierpe, then take a scenic river-to-sea boat to Drake Bay and settle into La Paloma Lodge (meals and two full-day tours included).
DAY 10
Snorkel the turquoise waters around Caño Island, with time to relax by the pool or paddle a kayak.
DAY 11
Venture into Corcovado’s remote La Sirena station—one of Costa Rica’s best wildlife hot spots.
DAY 12
Hike Corcovado’s San Pedrillo trails to a rainforest waterfall, and after dinner join Tracie “The Bug Lady” for a night walk.
DAY 13
Boat and short flight back to San José for a convenient overnight at the Fairfield Inn near the airport.
DAY 14
The Cost for Costa Rica
✨ Renee will be your guide—offering photography tips, one-on-one creative support, and soulful reflections along the way.
Come curious. Leave transformed. This is your invitation to travel awake.
Land Accomodations Only:
🛏️ 🛏️Double ........................ $4,680
Superior Room at La Paloma *per person
🛏️ Single ........................ $6,480
Superior Room at La Paloma *per person
🛏️ 🛏️Double ....................... $4,880
Deluxe Rancho Room at La Paloma *per person
🛏️ Single ........................ $6,950
Deluxe Rancho Room at La Paloma *per person
*Price does not include airfare to Costa Rica.
Price includes all taxes and service fees, but not gratuities and incidentals.
Note: 3 meals daily and a mix of tours are included in Tortuguero and Drake Bay, Breakfast is included every day at Arenal Manoa and Cerro Lodge, but additional meals would be necessary in Arenal Manoa and Cerro Lodge. Note- many of the add on tours include lunch.
If you are a single traveler and would like me to match you with a roommate, please make your request during registration. I will do my best to accommodate everyone's needs on a first in basis.
Need a Roommate? Email Renee
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Important Dates:
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Upon Booking - Deadline November 8, 2025: $3000.00, Non-refundable Deposit
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You will also need to sign a travel waiver and provide a copy of your passport for the internal flight, boat and ground travel arrangements.
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You will need to provide a copy of travel insurance and your designated contacts' information prior to the final payment.
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February 13, 2026: Final Payment is Due You will recieve an email for payment options to go through credit card via my Square account. A 3% fee will be added to all CC transactions. Or I will accept Zelle or Venmo.
Once booked, there are no refunds.
I have scheduled a meet-up for Sunday, Oct 26th at 1 pm CST to go through the itinerary and answer any questions. I will have a pack list to share, a suggestion for travel ins, and relevant information about Costa Rica, as well as more info on the extra opportunities for fun once we know who is interested in the trip. You can find this in the Meet-up section in the Bloom Community Room.
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With Bloom Where You Are Planted - Renee Retzlaff
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All Accommodation Costs
Conservation Excursions
Transportation in Costa Rica
1:1 Time With Renee
Amazing Cultural Cuisine
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