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NOVEMBER 9-15, 2024 COSTA RICA

come deepen your emotional and physical connection to your spouse through this all-inclusive adventure.

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We believe that an intimate, fulfilling marriage requires work and play. This retreat is perfect for couples who are outdoors-oriented, open-minded, playful, and comfortable with exploring intimate relationship topics together with a mixed gender group so they can take new skills and experiences home with them. 

Experience all of the thrill of a romantic adventure without any of the stress of planning. Let us handle the details so you can simply relish time spent together.

Join Certified Sex Therapist Kristin B. Hodson and Positive Psychology expert Miranda Anderson along with their incredible husbands for this unique, relationship-forward retreat. 

"novios" = spanish for romantic partners or a couple

RETREAT HIGHLIGHTS

 
  • Experience new, tropical adventures with your spouse
 
  • Build connections and new friendships
 
  • Really relax into the all-inclusive experience
 
  • Build intimacy and higher physical connection
 
  • Learn and grow as an individual and a couple
 
  • Create memories that will sustain you for years

What is included:

  • Expertly planned itinerary with a balance of adventure experiences, relaxing free time, physical fitness and wellness sessions, and relationship-building workshops
  • 6 days/ 5 nights accommodation in two special, boutique locations: one in the rainforest, one on the beach so you get a taste of both
  • All meals and snacks from a variety of chefs, local favorites, and farm-to-table restaurants. dietary restrictions accommodated
  • Super small group size for maximum connection and easy traveling with like-minded friends
  • Adventure activities including wood-fired hot tub soaks, a waterfall hike, sunset sailing excursion, and surf lesson.
  • Connection workshops taught by experts Kristin B. Hodson and Miranda Anderson
  • Relationship building and memory making with your partner in a planned-for-you tropical vacation setting
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INVESTMENT

ALL-INCLUSIVE COST PER COUPLE: $10,000

Based on double occupancy, private rainforest lodge and oceanside hotel.

Inclusive of all lodging, meals, snacks, fitness and adventure activities, curated workshops, planning, and logistics.

About Your Hosts

Kristin & Jake Hodson

Kristin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Sex Therapist. Kristin has been practicing for over 15 years working with individuals and couples in pursuing their vision of sexual health. She is the founder and CEO of The Healing Group, a mental health specialty clinic in Salt Lake City Utah. 

Jake is a student of yoga and meditation and is currently learning the art of singing bowls. Together they strive to live a life of intention that is rooted in values and a shared vision.  They both love to travel and between the two of them, they have spent time living in Hawaii, Florida, and Cambodia and took their family to live in Costa Rica for one year.  They have 3 passionate kids, one snow and water-loving dog and a terrified cat they adopted from Costa Rica. They’re excited to spend intentional time with other couples wanting to work toward an intentional relational design!

Miranda & Dave Anderson 

As a speaker, podcast host, author, and the owner of Live Free Creative Company, Miranda has been hosting retreats for 4 years, and has provided transformational adventures for over 100 combined participants. As a Master of Applied Positive Psychology Miranda provides a bridge between the academic study of well-being and the practical application of that data. She fell in love with Costa Rica as a college student and has travelled back as often as possible (4x with Dave).

Dave is a wordsmith, chemist, and part-time poet who will be capturing our adventure through his photographers lens. They have been married for 16 years and stay connected through intentional connection, playful fun, and quality time (often spent abroad, discovering new places.) They live in Richmond, Virginia with their 3 children, 2 dogs, 2 cats, and 5 backyard chickens, and are so excited to connect with you at Novios Retreat.

NOVIOS 2023  ITINERARY

DAY 1

Arrive in Costa Rica and take a shuttle to an off-the-grid tropical forest lodge. Your hosts will greet you at the lodge and direct you to your private cabanas.

Settle in and relax after traveling with a walk around the property, swim in the river, or take a nap in a hammock.

Gather and get to know your guides and retreat group with an intimate welcome dinner prepared on-site.

DAY 2

Wake up to birdsong and enjoy a group yoga flow before eating a delicious local breakfast before hopping onto the shuttle to our afternoon adventure.

Spend the day hiking to a gorgeous thermal waterfall and swimming in the river.

We will return for a farm-to-table lunch at the lodge, and then rest and relax before a horseback ride around the property. Gather again for an evening workshop and candlelit dinner. 

DAY 3

Enjoy morning movement and spotting sloths and toucans, before sitting down for another delightful tropical breakfast. Transfer from the mountain lodge to a boutique beach hotel, stopping for lunch and a river cruise in the Palo Verde National Park along the way.

Check in to a luxury beach hotel before gathering for dinner overlooking the ocean at sunset.

DAY 4

Wake up with sunrise yoga on the lawn before breakfast, then spend the morning sunning on the beach, swimming in the pool, or shopping for souvenirs in the cute walkable town.

Enjoy lunch on your own at the best local food truck slinging fresh tacos.

Gather in the afternoon for a private sunset catamaran tour adventure. Enjoy sunning or snorkeling while nibbling delicious appetizers and sipping tropical drinks, and a picnic dinner on board.

Finish the day with an evening workshop at the hotel.

DAY 5

Wander into breakfast in the hotel atrium at your leisure, then suit up for a beginner/intermediate surf lesson with a local expert.

Sun on the beach and enjoy cheering on others in the group while we all learn together.

Build sandcastles, collect seashells, swim and relax on the beach, lunch and a final workshop will be on the patio of the hotel.

Our final dinner will be overlooking the ocean from an acclaimed mountain restaurant.

DAY 6

Relax into a leisurely morning and beautiful breakfast at the hotel before check-out.

Those returning to the airport for departure will have transportation arranged, if you decide to stay on for a few extra days to explore other parts of the country, we wish you well!

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This itinerary is build upon current plans and research. We may substitute activities or plans as needed because of weather, local scheduling, or new discoveries we want to include.

Food allergies will be collected with your application, and accommodated as best we can. 

FAQ's


  • WHO IS NOVIOS FOR?

    Married couples seeking deeper connection, fun, adventure, and joy in their relationship through intentional activities, workshops, and dynamic experiences. Novios is designed for couples who value exploration, curiosity, playfulness, and values-centered sexual and relationship workshops. This retreat is open to both queer and heterosexual couples, as well as couples from all faith, spiritual, and cultural backgrounds. We welcome diversity.

     ** Novios is not designed as an intervention or couples therapy, rather an opportunity to deepen and enhance an already connected relationship.

     

    WHAT ARE THE ACCOMMODATIONS LIKE?

    Novios accommodations are beautiful, intimate and boutique style lodging. Our tropical lodges consists of individual cabins per couple, nestled in the rainforest. The beachside hotel offers breezy, luxury rooms with breathtaking ocean views just steps from the beach. 

     

    WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?

    • Airfare to/from Costa Rica.
    • Food, activities, and transportation you do during your free time.
    • Personal shopping or souvenirs.
    • Additional wine or other alcohol beyond what is offered at meals.
    • Travel insurance and trip medical coverage (both HIGHLY recommended).

     

    CANCELLATION POLICY?

    Because of all the up-front costs and nature of highly personalized trip like this, registrations are non-refundable. 

    We highly recommend Trip cancellation insurance with a Cancel for Any Reason rider, as well as medical and evacuation coverage in case of unknowns.