Retreats Costa Rica

​Since 2006, our residential program has helped thousands to break free from symptoms of anxiety, depression, and self-sabotaging behaviors.

​Much more than a wellness retreat - our program addresses and heals the root cause of persistent negative emotions and relationship patterns while providing you with a lifelong tool to support mental health and well-being.

Begin registration today:
Or call direct toll-free
​ (1) 888 832 5959
​WINTER 2022 / 2023

10-Day Workshops
w. special guest Diederik Wolsak RPC MPCP

Freedom from Trauma
 Dec 4-14, 2022

Healing Intimate & Family Relationships 
Dec 18-28, 2022

Heal Your Mind, Transform Your Life 
Jan 1-11, 2023
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Freedom from Trauma
​Jan 15-25, 2023

Healing Intimate & Family Relationships 
Jan 29-Feb 8, 2023

Heal Your Mind, Transform Your Life 
Feb 12-22, 2023

Costa Rica Workshop - TBA
Feb 26-Mar 8, 2023

Freedom from Trauma
​Mar 12-22, 2023
April 2023 workshop dates will be announced soon!
Follow this link to book a call with our registration advisor

Our centre

Perched on a hillside overlooking Lake Arenal Costa Rica - with toucans, monkeys, and butterflies ​in the trees overhead – sits El Cielo a remarkable gem of a retreat centre, the sole purpose of which is the personal transformation of all who come.

Each program offers:

  • Daily therapeutic circles in which to undo obsolete and painful emotional patterns with the guidance of highly trained counselling staff.

  • Life changing breathwork sessions.

  • Holistic body & mind practices - meditation, yoga, expressive movement.
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  • Digital detox - Turn in your devices and claim back your own mind.
  • A chance to connect with others seeking an honest and profound process of self- transformation.
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  • Uplifting and invigorating Costa Rica excursions - lake walks and swims; outings to hot springs and beaches.​

  • Fresh, healthy, locally-sourced food shared together in communal meals around our dining-room table.
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  • Plenty of time to restore, renew and rejuvenate in the lush natural setting of Costa Rica, and in our simple and comfortable cabins. 
Begin registration today:
Or call direct toll-free
​ (1) 888 832 5959

You will learn:

  • A powerful, proven therapeutic process for finding and dismantling all barriers and conflicts in your life.

  • How to transform your thoughts & emotions.

  • How to connect with your self and to a greater sense of purpose and a richer, fuller life.

  • How to release yourself from core beliefs created at childhood.

  • How to relate to yourself and others in an empowering way regardless of your external circumstances.

Rates for a 10-day program 

Shared Occupancy (max 2 people per room)
(Per Person - All Included)
$3500 USD​
Single Private Room
(Per Person - All Included)
​$4000 USD​
Or call direct toll-free - (1) 888 832 5959

Upcoming Start Dates

Freedom from Trauma
 Dec 4-14, 2022

Healing Intimate & Family Relationships 
Dec 18-28, 2022

Heal Your Mind, Transform Your Life 
Jan 1-11, 2023
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Freedom from Trauma
​Jan 15-25, 2023

Healing Intimate & Family Relationships 
Jan 29-Feb 8, 2023

Heal Your Mind, Transform Your Life 
Feb 12-22, 2023

Costa Rica Workshop - TBA
Feb 26-Mar 8, 2023

Freedom from Trauma
​Mar 12-22, 2023

Famously delicious...

Fresh vegetables from the local markets and from our own garden...artisan-quality home-made bread...fresh fish brought to us directly from the pacific Ocean..locally grown chicken and organic beef.  We never compromise on the quality of our food.

A typical day

  • 6:30 am Morning Meditation
  • 7:00 am Walk / Yoga
  • 8:30 am Breakfast
  • 10:00 am Therapeutic Group Session (Circle) 
  • 12:30 pm Lunch​
  • 3:30 pm Group Session  (e.g breathwork)
  • 5:30 Evening Meditation
  • 6:00 pm Dinner
  • 7:00 pm Time for socialising, or quiet reflection.
"My time in Costa Rica was life changing...
a place of profound beauty...
I felt safe and welcomed and at ease.  
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​- Susan S. (USA)

Rebecca's Testimonial 

Recognition of the Six Steps to Freedom process

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"Direct and eloquent… a practical six-step program to self-liberation.”

Gabor Maté

Renowned Speaker & Bestselling Author
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“It has the power and the potential to truly change your life.”

Jerry Jampolsky

Founder of Attitudinal Healing International & Bestselling Author
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Or call direct toll-free - (1) 888 832 5959

Transforming lives, since 2005

In December of 2011, Warren Helfrich, a program evaluation consultant in private practice, was contracted to complete an evaluation of the services offered by Choose Again at their Healing Centre in Costa Rica (El Cielo).

Here are only a few of the highlights of the results:
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  • 95% of those attending the Centre reported having ‘very good’ quality of life at the time of exit, an 89% improvement over the pre‐test result.

  • 77% of individuals exiting the Centre indicated that they had a strong sense of the purpose and value of healthy relationships, an increase of 148% over pre‐test results.

  • The total number of individuals indicating that they had a very positive relationship with their spouse/partner more than doubled from pre‐test ratings to follow‐up (a 132% increase
Learn more about the evaluation here

Questions? Get in touch

  • Toll-free Phone - (1) 888 832 5959 Our offices are open from 8am - 5pm (Pacific Time). 
If you call outside these hours, please leave a message and we will get back to you the next working day.
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  • Book a call with our registration consultant: