PRIVATE COUPLES RETREATS · COSTA RICA
Couples Retreats in Costa Rica
Private, personalized retreats for couples who want to slow down, reconnect, deepen intimacy, and experience the Caribbean coast together.
Created by Fern Olivia and Maxim, the couple behind Pranamor and the signature Rise in Love retreat
Rising in Love
A private couples retreat on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast
Rise in Love is for couples who want more than a beautiful vacation, but don’t necessarily need a heavy relationship retreat either.
It is a private, personalized experience designed for couples who want to slow down, reconnect, spend meaningful time together, and enjoy the kind of holiday that leaves you feeling better in your bodies, closer in your relationship, and deeply nourished by where you’ve been.
Your days might include couples yoga and Breathwork, massage, sound healing, intimacy practices, nourishing food, time in nature, ocean swims, beach walks, and plenty of freedom to rest, explore, or simply enjoy being together.
Because the retreat is completely private, we shape it around the two of you. There is no group schedule to follow and no assumption that anything in your relationship needs to be fixed.
You may come because life has been busy and you want to reconnect, or simply because you love each other and want to create something memorable together.
Your retreat can include
couples yoga and Breathwork
massage and bodywork
sound healing and meditation
intimacy and connection practices
nourishing meals
private accommodations
beach time and nature experiences
plenty of space to rest, explore, and have fun together
5-night private experiences from $5,499 per couple.
This experience is especially beautiful for couples who...
value wellness, nature, healthy food, and meaningful travel, and want a romantic getaway that feels both relaxing and intentional.
It’s also perfect for anniversaries, honeymoons, birthdays, or simply choosing to spend quality time together somewhere extraordinary.
You do not need to be struggling in your relationship to come here. In fact, many of the couples we love working with are already happy and connected and simply want the space to deepen what is already good.
And perhaps most importantly, you want to have fun together.
HOSTED BY A REAL COUPLE WHO LIVES HERE
This is personal for us, because this is where our own love story began.
Puerto Viejo and the Caribbean coast are not simply where we host retreats. This is where Maxim and I met, fell in love, built our life together, and eventually began creating experiences for other couples.
That means when you come here, we are not dropping into a destination for a week and trying to manufacture a romantic experience. We actually live here.
We know the beaches we love returning to, the places that feel special at sunset, the restaurants worth wandering to for dinner, and the little details that make this part of Costa Rica feel so alive.
We also know what it means to be in a real relationship. We are not interested in presenting some polished version of partnership or teaching couples from a pedestal. We bring what we have learned through our own relationship, our work, our practices, and the ways we continue to grow together.
Some of your time with us may include Breathwork, movement, sound, intimacy practices, or simply conversations that help you see each other a little differently. Some of it may be playful and light. Some of it may be surprisingly tender. And some of the best moments may happen when nothing is planned at all.
What we care about most is that the experience feels genuine, relaxed, and deeply personal to the two of you.
We want you to leave not only loving Costa Rica, but loving the way you felt together while you were here.
YOUR PRIVATE BUNGALOW ON THE CARIBBEAN COAST
A romantic home base just steps from the sea.
You’ll stay in a private Bali-inspired bungalow in Playa Chiquita, tucked into a quiet gated tropical property just a short walk from the Caribbean.
Each couple has their own villa with a king bed, air conditioning, ceiling fans, high-speed Wi-Fi, a private bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, covered outdoor living space, private garden, and jacuzzi. It gives you the privacy and comfort of having your own little home while still being close to everything that makes this part of Costa Rica so special.
Mornings can begin slowly with coffee or tea on the terrace, followed by brunch, a session together, or a walk to the sea. In the afternoons, you might swim, explore nearby beaches, rest in the garden, receive a massage, or simply enjoy the villa and each other.
One of the things we love most about this area is how easy it is to move between retreat time and real life. You can have a deeply nourishing day with us and still walk out for dinner, explore local restaurants, listen to live music, or wander through the neighborhood together.
Playa Chiquita and Punta Uva offer that rare combination of lush rainforest, beautiful beaches, privacy, and enough nearby life to make the experience feel romantic and effortless rather than isolated.
It feels less like checking into a retreat center and more like disappearing into your own little Caribbean world together.
Bali-Style Bungalows Surrounded by Jungle & Ocean
Your home during the retreat is a collection of private Bali-style bungalows in Playa Chiquita, thoughtfully designed for intimacy, comfort, and connection.
Just a 2–3 minute walk to the beach
Private bungalow-style villa accommodations with AC, each with its own entrance
Surrounded by lush jungle for a serene, secluded feel
Designed for couples seeking privacy, romance, and deep rest
This couples retreat takes place in one of the most peaceful regions on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast. Known for turquoise water, lush jungle, quiet beaches, and a relaxed pace of life, this area naturally supports rest, romance, and reconnection.
The goal is to come home feeling rested, connected, nourished, and very happy you chose to do this together.
What You’ll Experience:
This retreat combines personalized support with spaciousness and freedom.
Depending on your intentions and chosen package, your experience may include:
• couples yoga and breathwork sessions
• nervous system regulation and somatic healing practices
• guided intimacy and connection exercises
• sound healing and meditation
• massage and bodywork
• cacao ceremonies and romantic rituals
• beach walks, nature excursions, and free time to relax
This is not a rigid or overly scheduled retreat.
It is designed to feel nourishing, intimate, and deeply restorative.
It’s an opportunity to slow down together, reconnect, and remember what brought you together in the first place.
THE RHYTHM OF YOUR DAYS
Wellness, connection, and plenty of time to simply enjoy being here.
One of the things we love most about Rise in Love is that your days are never packed from morning to night. We want you to have meaningful experiences together, but also enough space to actually enjoy Costa Rica, your villa, the beach, and each other.
Your mornings may begin with movement, Breathwork, sound, or a private couples session with us, followed by a nourishing brunch and time to settle into the day. Afternoons are often spacious for massage, swimming, exploring nearby beaches, resting in the garden, or simply doing whatever feels good in the moment.
Some days may include a deeper intimacy or connection practice, while others may feel lighter and more playful. The retreat is shaped around the two of you, so we can create a balance of wellness, romance, adventure, and rest that feels natural rather than overly programmed.
Food is part of that rhythm too. Daily brunch is included, with fresh, nourishing meals that support the experience without making the retreat feel restrictive. In the evenings, many couples love walking out for dinner and exploring the wonderful restaurants around Playa Chiquita and Puerto Viejo. If you prefer to stay in and be completely taken care of, a private chef meal package can also be added.
There is structure when it serves you, and freedom when it doesn’t.
“Our needs for privacy and unstructured time were equally matched by impactful sessions in a beautiful environment.”
“We shed all guilt about using our middle years for ourselves and what we want.”
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“We are so grateful to Fern and Maxim for hosting us for a New Years Retreat. We wanted to set new intentions as a couple, since our adult children have all moved out and we are ready to face a new life stage together!
We were drawn to the intimate yet professional structure of Fern and Maxim's itinerary, which turned out to be absolutely perfect for us. Our needs for privacy and unstructured time were equally matched by impactful sessions in a beautiful environment.
We were able to set intentions and meditate during the ceremony on NYE on what we want from our New Year together, which includes more travel and journeys like this one! We shed all guilt about using our middle years for ourselves and what we want! With six adult kids between us, it's easy for us to get lost in the shuffle! And we just won't!
Fern and Maxim are excellent, passionate teachers with a perfect practice for friends, couples, and even families to set intentions and explore relationship options. They are supportive without being intrusive, professional without being impersonal--all in all, wonderful guides to new journeys.” - Holly and Jim
WHAT YOUR RETREAT CAN INCLUDE
A private experience shaped around the two of you.
Your Rise in Love retreat is completely personalized, so we can create the right balance of connection, wellness, romance, and time to simply enjoy Costa Rica together.
Depending on the length of your stay and what feels most meaningful to you, your experience can include:
private couples Breathwork and movement sessions
intimacy and connection practices
sound healing and meditation
couples massage and bodywork
daily nourishing brunch
optional private chef meals
private Bali-inspired villa with jacuzzi and garden
beach time, nature, and local excursions
cacao, music, and special rituals
plenty of free time to rest, explore, dine out, and enjoy each other
The beauty of keeping the retreat private is that nothing needs to feel forced or overly scheduled. We can slow things down, go deeper, keep it playful, or adjust the rhythm as the week unfolds.
It is your relationship, your holiday, and your time together. We simply help make it extraordinary.
Our schedule is designed to maximize your experience:
Before the Retreat
We meet online for a 90-minute planning session to learn about you as a couple and design your personalized itinerary.
During the Retreat
Your days include a blend of couples sessions, intimacy practices, breathwork, massage, nourishing meals, beach time, rest, and exploration.
After the Retreat
You receive a one-hour online integration session and one month of playful home practices to help you keep the connection alive.
Our 5-night retreats start at $5499 per couple.
Ready to create your private couples retreat in Costa Rica? Send us a message below to share your dates, intentions, and what you’re dreaming of. We’ll help you explore whether Rising in Love is the right fit for you and your partner.
We create every experience fully customizable for each couple, with your dates and intentions in mind and heart.
RISE IN LOVE
Our signature couples experience.
Rise in Love is the couples retreat Maxim and I created from the way we actually like to live, love, travel, and spend time together.
It brings together the things that have mattered most in our own relationship: presence, play, honest connection, movement, Breathwork, music, intimacy, nature, good food, adventure, and enough spaciousness to simply enjoy each other.
Because no two couples are the same, Rise in Love is never a fixed formula. Some couples come wanting more romance and relaxation. Others want to deepen intimacy, reconnect after a busy season, celebrate a milestone, or simply experience something more meaningful than a conventional vacation.
The experience is shaped around the two of you, with just enough structure to create depth and plenty of freedom to let the trip still feel like a holiday.
Rise in Love is now part of Pranamor, the home of our work with couples, intimacy, and conscious relationship.
MEET FERN & MAXIM
Your hosts, and a real couple who calls this coast home.
Fern Olivia and Maxim are the couple behind Pranamor and the creators of Rise in Love.
They met in Puerto Viejo, fell in love here, and now share their life on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast. Their work with couples grows from the same qualities they value in their own relationship: honesty, playfulness, presence, affection, curiosity, and the willingness to keep discovering each other.
Fern brings more than fifteen years of experience in retreats, Breathwork, somatics, yoga, meditation, sound, and intuitive work. Maxim brings his background as a trainer and coach together with his work as a musician, weaving music, sound, movement, and presence into the experience in a way that feels playful, grounding, and deeply human.
Together, they bring complementary strengths into the retreat, creating a space that feels warm, relaxed, and personal rather than clinical or overly structured.
In Rise in Love, you are coming to be welcomed, supported, and given the space to enjoy your relationship in a new way.
GETTING HERE
Easier than it looks.
Your retreat takes place in Playa Chiquita and Punta Uva on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, just outside Puerto Viejo.
Most international guests fly into San José International Airport (SJO). From there, you can either take a short domestic flight to Limón and continue by private driver, or travel directly from San José to Puerto Viejo by shared shuttle or private transfer.
If your international flight schedule allows, the domestic flight is usually the quickest option. If not, the overland route is simple and scenic, and we’re happy to help you choose the option that works best for your arrival.
Once you’re here, everything feels wonderfully easy. Beaches, restaurants, cafés, and the places we use for your retreat are all close by, and tuk tuks make getting around effortless if you don’t feel like walking.
We’ll help you with the travel details so you can focus on the part that matters: arriving and enjoying each other.
FAQ
Both, really. There is meaningful private programming, but there is also plenty of time for the beach, restaurants, massage, exploring, resting, and simply enjoying being together. We intentionally keep the schedule spacious so it still feels like a holiday.
Is this a retreat or a vacation?
Absolutely. That is one of the biggest advantages of keeping the experience private. We can adjust the length of stay, pace, sessions, bodywork, meals, excursions, and overall focus around what the two of you actually want.
Can the retreat be customized?
Yes. Rise in Love is completely private to the two of you. You are not moving through the experience with a group of other couples.
Is the retreat private?
Do we need to be having relationship problems to come?
Not at all. Many of the couples we work with are already happy and connected. They simply want dedicated time together, a beautiful setting, and experiences that help them deepen what is already good.
Is this only for romantic milestones like honeymoons or anniversaries?
No. Those are beautiful reasons to come, but you don’t need a special occasion. Sometimes choosing intentional time together is the occasion.
What if we want mostly relaxation and only a little structured work?
You’ll stay in a private Bali-inspired villa in Playa Chiquita, close to the Caribbean Sea, with a king bed, air conditioning, private bathroom, kitchen, covered outdoor living space, garden, and jacuzzi.
Where do we stay?
That is completely fine. Some couples want deeper intimacy work, while others want a beautiful wellness-centered holiday with a few meaningful private sessions woven in. We shape the experience around you.
READY TO RISE IN LOVE?
Come to Costa Rica for the kind of trip you’ll remember for years.
Whether you’re celebrating something special or simply want more time together, Rise in Love is a private experience designed around the two of you, with beautiful surroundings, meaningful connection, and plenty of space to relax, explore, and enjoy each other.
“Fern and Maxim don’t simply host a couples retreat: they create a sanctuary.”
“We left Costa Rica not only as newlyweds but as soulmates renewed.”
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“We wanted to get married in a setting that allowed us to focus on our love and union.
The hosts, Fern and Maxim, presented themselves and their program clearly at each meeting. We could tell we were in good hands from the start and would get the type of experience we sought. Fern and Maxim were very hands-on, providing instructional workshops, adventures, and experiences we will never forget.
We came seeking connection, clarity, and grounding and what we received was beyond anything we could have imagined.
Fern and Maxim don’t simply host a couples retreat: they create a sanctuary. A space where love is nurtured, hearts open, and healing flows naturally. From the very beginning, their energy made us feel held, supported, and understood. It felt like arriving home, but to a home we'd never known existed until then.Throughout the week, Fern and Maxim guided us through an incredibly thoughtful journey that included couples breathing techniques, cacao ceremonies (ceremonial cacao is delicious and deeply heart-opening), music, and sacred practices that brought me and Kittie closer than ever. These weren’t just “activities,” they were soulful experiences, masterfully led, and always offered with kindness and a spirit of deep wisdom.
Every element of the retreat felt intentional. The rhythm of each day allowed for both structured practices and free time to absorb, reflect, and simply be. The locations they chose in Limon were absolutely stunning. Each location was lush, peaceful, and connected to nature in a way that made everything feel more alive, more real.The pinnacle of our week, however, was our wedding ceremony. Fern and Maxim planned and officiated the most beautiful, meaningful, and ceremonial experience we could have dreamed of. Words truly fall short here. They held sacred space with such grace and presence that it felt like time itself paused to witness our union. Their music added another layer of magic to the moment, touching our hearts with the kind of authenticity that can’t be staged or rehearsed. It was intimate, raw, and completely perfect.
We chose this retreat instead of a traditional wedding because we wanted to enter marriage not just with celebration, but with intention. We wanted to start this new chapter already having done the work to realign, reconnect, and recommit to each other from a place of inner peace and understanding. And thanks to Fern and Maxim, that’s exactly what we did.
Their guidance helped us find a place in each other’s hearts we didn’t know existed, not just in the poetic sense, but in the real, vulnerable, human way that sometimes gets lost in the busyness of everyday life. We left Limon with new tools, renewed love, and a deeper appreciation for each other as individuals and as partners.
Fern and Maxim are much more than retreat leaders. They are wise souls, loving teachers, and now, dear friends. Their ability to gently guide couples into deeper love and healing is nothing short of extraordinary. They meet you where you are with compassion, without judgment, and lovingly walk beside you as you grow.
If you are a couple seeking connection, reconnection, or even simply longing for a deeper experience of your relationship, do this retreat. Invest in this time and your partner. It will change your partnership in the most beautiful ways. It certainly did for us.
We left Costa Rica not only as newlyweds but as soulmates renewed, hearts wide open. And with Fern and Maxim now etched into the story of our lives and our marriage, we look forward to returning again and again.”
“We could tell we were in good hands from the start and would get the type of experience we sought.”
Kittie & Drew“Their music is as potent and as rich in love as I’ve heard.”
Kimberly“You can really feel that they are creating from deep within their hearts.”
Mollie Lowery“We left Costa Rica feeling deeply loved, rejuvenated, and transformed.”
Paola & Shawn“Supportive without being intrusive, professional without being impersonal.”
Holly & Jim“I'm so glad I booked this for my bf and I. It was his first time experiencing a cacao ceremony and he was blown away!”
Yumuka
“Fern and Maxim created a beautiful, personalized nine-day experience…”
“We left Costa Rica feeling deeply loved, rejuvenated, and transformed.”
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“We booked a retreat with Fern and Maxim on very short notice, and they accommodated us so thoughtfully.
They created a beautiful, personalized nine day experience filled with offerings like ecstatic dance, wildlife tours, yoga, and powerful ceremonies. One of our favorite parts was the private chef who delivered incredible meals right to our bungalow. Spending time with Fern and Maxim showed us how deeply connected they are to Mother Earth and how much love they pour into everything they do. Our favorite experiences were the breathwork sessions with Fern and the sound bath they created together, truly magical.
We left Costa Rica feeling deeply loved, rejuvenated, and transformed, and we can’t wait for our next retreat with Fern and Maxim.”
INTERESTED IN A COUPLES RETREAT?
Tell us a little about what you’re dreaming of.
Whether you’re celebrating something special, planning a romantic getaway, or simply wanting more intentional time together, we’d love to hear what you have in mind.