Retreats

Escape the hecticness of everyday life and reconnect with your body, mind, and spirit at our immersive movement retreats. Set in the serene beauty of Idaho or an exotic location abroad, our retreats are designed to help you rejuvenate, restore balance, and cultivate a deeper sense of well-being.

Our retreats range from 3 days (2 nights) to 7 days (7 nights). You’ll dive into a variety of movement practices tailored to meet you where you are in your personal journey. Whether you’re looking to increase flexibility, build strength, or simply unwind, our experienced guide, Jessica, will support you in every step of the way.

Check out our upcoming retreat:

 

NICARAGUA

Feb 1-8, 2026

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

NICARAGUA – Feb 1-8, 2026

Join us for a 7 day/7 night restorative movement retreat on the gorgeous coast of Nicaragua. This retreat, led by Jessica Gradhandt, will be held in the most beautiful cove of Costa Dulce, a community-run surf & yoga retreat eco lodge in southern Nicaragua. 

We will enjoy two classes per day, working with a combination of Pilates, Restore Your Core®, and other forms of nurturing movement. Enjoy fabulous meals, opportunities for rest, massage, cacao ceremonies, temazcal ceremonies, sunset sailing, surfing, exploring the local area, and more. Above all, the retreat will prioritize a safe and inclusive space for movement, connection and exploring.

Class will be held on the mat in our own private yoga shala. We will flow, we will go deep, we will go easy and we will rest. You get to choose how much is right for you throughout each class. To participate in this retreat, participants must feel comfortable getting up and down from the floor, kneeling (with supportive props, as needed), and aware of their own modifications and limitations. Props, some modifications, and variations may also be offered throughout.

This retreat is designed to bring a balance of structured and unstructured time, so you have the space to choose: connect within, deepen your awareness of the world around you, and/or both.

Please join us for a nurturing, soul-enriching week in a beautiful coastal sanctuary. Your body and soul will be so grateful. 

LODGING & PRICING

Retreat registration fee ranges from $2500/person to $3600/person, depending on type of room reserved (private vs shared bedroom, private vs shared bathroom, etc). 
 
Price is per person and all-inclusive: 7 nights lodging at Costa Dulce, on-site retreat center meals, one 60-minute massage, one cacao ceremony, and one temazcal sweat lodge. All other activities, including surf lessons & rentals, sauna & cold plunge, guided jungle walks, San Juan del Sure day-trip, etc may be purchased for additional fees. Air fare and transportation to/from the retreat center are not included.
 
You are invited to reserve a private room just for yourself, or share a room with friend(s) or other guest(s). Please email Jessica for more info on rooms available.
 
A $500 deposit is required to reserve your spot; 50% of the balance will be due by October 1, 2025 and remaining 50% will be due by December 1, 2025.

DAILY SCHEDULE (tentative schedule - subject to change):

Sunday, Feb 1 2026

Afternoon arrival, welcome circle, evening movement class, & dinner.

Monday, Feb 2

Morning movement class, breakfast, journal prompt activity, free time, late afternoon movement class, dinner

Tuesday, Feb 3

Morning movement class, breakfast, journal prompt activity, free time, Turtle Talk with Vital Actions (optional – free), late afternoon movement class, dinner, live music at Costa Dulce bar

Wednesday, Feb 4

Morning movement class, breakfast, journal prompt activity, optional trip into local town of San Juan del Sur, late afternoon movement class, dinner

Thursday, Feb 5

Morning movement class, breakfast, journal prompt activity, free time, Cacao meditation & Temazcal sweat lodge, dinner

Friday, Feb 6

Morning movement class, breakfast, journal prompt activity, free time, late afternoon movement class, dinner, salsa & beach bonfire

Saturday, Feb 7

Morning movement class, breakfast, journal prompt activity, free time, late afternoon movement class, dinner

Sunday, Feb 8

Morning movement class, breakfast, departure

ABOUT YOUR RETREAT GUIDE

Jessica Gradhandt has been teaching movement for over 20 years. She is passionate about supporting our bodies to move freely and with ease, especially through the lens that we are capable and can heal through movement and connection. Our bodies are our home – feeling safe and secure in our physical being is a journey that may take many twists and turns. Jessica is honored to move along that journey with you. Bringing a background in Pilates, Restore Your Core®, Madeline Black Method, somatics, restorative exercise, and positive, playful guidance, her classes are fun, safe, supportive, and take you deeper into your movement practice. She is the owner of Thrive Pilates, a movement and education studio in Boise, Idaho, teaches for the online platform Restore Your Core® Fit, and is a Master Instructor for Balanced Body Education.

Jessica looks forward to meeting you on your movement journey, wherever that may be. ♥️✨