Learn to identify and release the psychological blocks that keep you from living life to its fullest. Go within, heal painful patterns at the root and return home with a renewed sense of purpose, confidence, and vitality.
The Retreat Centre & Program
Perched on a hillside overlooking Lake Arenal in Central 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.
Our centre is a small facility with no more than 12 visitors at any one time, allowing for a very high staff to participant ratio. As soon as you arrive we will get to work on the root cause of life challenges, and empower you with practical tools to restore your natural state of well-being and happiness.
Our centre is a small facility with no more than 12 visitors at any one time, allowing for a very high staff to participant ratio. As soon as you arrive we will get to work on the root cause of life challenges, and empower you with practical tools to restore your natural state of well-being and happiness.
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How to Book
Booking is easy. Just contact us to find out when our next available spot is, and we will guide you through the simple registration process. We will be with you every step of the way.
Take the next step:
Or Email Us Today - enquiries@choose-again.com
COVID-19 - Please note that this program is currently open only to vaccinated travellers.
Who is the program for?
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We see a diverse range of participants from all walks of life. All have one thing in common - a willingness to free themselves from negative emotional and relationships patterns, and a recognition that healing requires going within - to the root of the problem.
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Our clients have included:
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You will learn:
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Transforming lives, since 2005
Our internationally recognized program has been running for 16 years, with a proven track record working with a wide range of symptoms, including depression, anxiety, addictive behaviour, and family and relationship issues.
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).
The primary purpose of the evaluation was to measure the impact (outcomes) of Choose Again’s services in the lives of the individuals they have served and to provide useful information for improving the quality and effectiveness of their services.
Here are only a few of the highlights of the results:
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).
The primary purpose of the evaluation was to measure the impact (outcomes) of Choose Again’s services in the lives of the individuals they have served and to provide useful information for improving the quality and effectiveness of their services.
Here are only a few of the highlights of the results:
- 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
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Learn more about the evaluation here
"My time in Costa Rica, was life changing. I have never experienced a group of people with such love and compassion and light. |
Length of program
The Retreat Centre is open 365 days a year, with a minimum stay of one week.
A one-week stay will give you a firm grasp of the Six Steps to Freedom—the process at the core of our unique healing program. It will also allow you an opportunity to relax and nourish your body with exercise, healthy food, and meditation. You will leave feeling refreshed and renewed.
The average length of stay at our retreat is two weeks and participants often request to extend their stay while with us at the center. Extensions can generally be accommodated when space is available. To ensure a longer stay however, advanced registration is recommended.
Longer stays provide the time to truly integrate and embody the work. Recent research on neuroplasticity has highlighted the benefits of repeated practice to form new neural pathways, and therefore facilitating more profound and lasting change.
A one-week stay will give you a firm grasp of the Six Steps to Freedom—the process at the core of our unique healing program. It will also allow you an opportunity to relax and nourish your body with exercise, healthy food, and meditation. You will leave feeling refreshed and renewed.
The average length of stay at our retreat is two weeks and participants often request to extend their stay while with us at the center. Extensions can generally be accommodated when space is available. To ensure a longer stay however, advanced registration is recommended.
Longer stays provide the time to truly integrate and embody the work. Recent research on neuroplasticity has highlighted the benefits of repeated practice to form new neural pathways, and therefore facilitating more profound and lasting change.
A natural healing environment
The Choose Again Intensive Retreat Centre is located right in the middle of lush and abundant jungle, with colours and sounds to soothe and calm mind and body.
The surroundings provide an important addition to the healing program, be it the Volcanic Hot Springs, the amazing hiking trails on the property, or simply the incredible views from the dining hall.
In Costa Rica we get in tune with nature as we rise and sleep with the sun. It's a wonderful opportunity to get back into a natural rhythm, and restore the nervous system.
The surroundings provide an important addition to the healing program, be it the Volcanic Hot Springs, the amazing hiking trails on the property, or simply the incredible views from the dining hall.
In Costa Rica we get in tune with nature as we rise and sleep with the sun. It's a wonderful opportunity to get back into a natural rhythm, and restore the nervous system.
A typical day
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Famously delicious...
El Cielo has now become almost famous for the quality of food and the love and creativity with which it is made. Some say that our centre is Costa Rica's best kept culinary secret...
You will enjoy a plethora of 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 and vibrancy of our food.
Enjoy typical costa rican dishes with flair as well as inspired cuisine cooked by our team.
You will enjoy a plethora of 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 and vibrancy of our food.
Enjoy typical costa rican dishes with flair as well as inspired cuisine cooked by our team.
Accommodations & Rates
New Seasonal Rates - April through October
Private Room
$2,450 USD Per Person/Per Week - All Included*
Double Occupancy
$2,100 USD Per Person/Per Week - All Included*
New Seasonal Rates - November through March
Private Room
$2,800 USD Per Person/Per Week - All Included*
Double Occupancy
$2,450 USD Per Person/Per Week - All Included*
Rates cover all aspects of the therapeutic program as well as meals, lodging, outings and transportation to and from the Liberia International Airport, (LIR).
Private Room
$2,450 USD Per Person/Per Week - All Included*
Double Occupancy
$2,100 USD Per Person/Per Week - All Included*
New Seasonal Rates - November through March
Private Room
$2,800 USD Per Person/Per Week - All Included*
Double Occupancy
$2,450 USD Per Person/Per Week - All Included*
Rates cover all aspects of the therapeutic program as well as meals, lodging, outings and transportation to and from the Liberia International Airport, (LIR).
* Payments are billed in Canadian Dollars at rate on day of billing
Significant Discounts are available for extended stays, schedule a call to review, or email us to enquiries@choose-again.com
“My time at El Cielo was life changing. I know that I have only been home a couple of weeks but I have been using the tools and feel so free. It is amazing how taking responsibility for my own happiness and giving up responsibility for anyone else's can flip the world upside down.
I have had no symptoms of anxiety or depression since I arrived in Costa Rica. I feel like a different person."
– Former Client
How to Book
Booking is easy. Just contact us to find out when our next available spot is, and we will guide you through the simple registration process. We will be with you every step of the way.
Take the next step:
Or Email Us Today - enquiries@choose-again.com
COVID-19 - Please note that this program is currently open only to vaccinated travellers.
Getting there...
The Choose Again Intensive Retreat Centre is located in North West Costa Rica, by Lake Arenal, and the now dormant, but nonetheless magnificent Arenal Volcano.
The nearest airport to us is Liberia. A shuttle is provided on weekends for arrivals and departures free of charge. If you need to book a flight on another day of the week or via another airport in Costa Rica please let us know in advance so we can work with you on travel arrangements prior to registration.
Due to the distance, we are unable to run an airport transfer from San Jose, if you choose this route, please contact us for details of other transport options.
The nearest airport to us is Liberia. A shuttle is provided on weekends for arrivals and departures free of charge. If you need to book a flight on another day of the week or via another airport in Costa Rica please let us know in advance so we can work with you on travel arrangements prior to registration.
Due to the distance, we are unable to run an airport transfer from San Jose, if you choose this route, please contact us for details of other transport options.
*Registration Terms and Conditions
*Rates indicated are per person and include all aspects of the therapeutic program, meals, lodging, outings and local transportation. All billing is done in Canadian dollars at time of registration and at the current rate of exchange. Depending on your banking institution some currency exchange or bank processing fees may be applied at time of purchase, these fees, along with airline transportation costs, are not included in the cost of attendance.
Choose Again is a registered Canadian Charitable organization. If you are experiencing financial challenges and would like to join us in one of our programs, please contact us to review available financial assistance.
Choose Again is a registered Canadian Charitable organization. If you are experiencing financial challenges and would like to join us in one of our programs, please contact us to review available financial assistance.
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