Flō Retreat Center is a 20 acre property is located in Uvita, Costa Rica (South Pacific Coast). Originally built by Stevi & Ben, it is now owned and operated by their amazing friends Erin & Gabe. Erin, Gabe, and family continue to make thoughtful improvements to FLŌ, and we know you’ll love all of the work they’ve done. Also, Stevi & Ben haven’t gone far! We spend about half the year right next door on the adjacent plot. 

Situated only 3KM up the mountain from Central Uvita, Flō is secluded and peaceful, yet convenient and accessible (by 4×4 car please). The long winding private drive to the main building plantel translates to extreme privacy in both the practice and living space. Wake up to monkeys and toucans playing in the trees above you, and fall asleep to the soothing sounds of crickets and tree frogs.

The main two-story building holds a common area for eating and working + large communal kitchen and shared bathrooms on the first floor. Eat breakfast overlooking the salt pool and watching the ocean tides out on the distance. Turn your head slightly in either direction for just-as-stunning jungle and foliage views. The perfect place to sip tea, catch up on some emails (“jungle wifi” available), or just swing in a hammock and relax.

The second floor of the main building provides additional shared and private lodging. The larger bedrooms host 3-4 people each while the front bedrooms sleep 2-4 each and offer stunning ocean views.  Stroll slightly toward the cacao grove next to the main building, and you will run into the beautiful yoga studio. Mostly open air (with screens for bug blocking), this space will provide ample area to explore the practice on your mat.

Keep walking toward the jungle, and you will enter the beautiful, sun-splotched cacao forest. Here the laden cacao trees provide some shade for the Shared Cacao Forest Cabinas, small but efficient bungalows housing 2 attendees each in a luxurious queen bed. Shaded, quiet, and peaceful, these adorable shipping container-esque sleeping quarters come equipped with screens, AC, and each have access to a private bathrooms. Additional double or couple rooms will be housed in the fabulous River Walk Rooms, each featuring their own bathroom, AC, and access to a shared kitchen and deck space just a quick stroll down the lighted path to the toward the river and falls.

But what about when you’re not practicing or listening to lectures?! In your free time, we encourage you to cool off in the pool, or take the short walk down to the river, where you can explore one of the property’s SIX waterfalls, splash in one of the multiple natural swimming holes, or just explore the jungle walking paths. Town is an affordable cab ride (again, 4×4 recommended) away, where you can access grocery stores, beaches, national parks, restaurants, farmer’s markets, and souvenir shopping. You can also easily walk down (35-40 min) and then cab back up for some additional steps.