Ocean Medicine. Community Connection.

We all carry grief that needs tending—given time, space and careful attention in order to move through us in its own time—so that we can be free to experience feelings of joy, gratitude and awe, a stronger sense of meaning, and a deeper connection to ourselves, each other and the world around us.

The Waves of Grief Retreat is an exciting opportunity to gather in community—to honor, express and share both personal and collective grief at a time when we need universal healing, and spaces to grieve together more than ever. And this place…talk about awe-inspiring!

Holding it all…together.

Recognizing that life is a steady flow of ups and downs, joys and sorrows, wins and losses, and that we’re all in this together, helps us to keep leaning into the world around us with kindness and compassion, to stay present and engaged, and to choose to live life to the fullest.

The Waves of Grief Retreat was created to provide an opportunity to let go and have some fun, reconnect with ourselves, strengthen bonds, cultivate joy, build resilience and foster community through rest, embodiment and self-care practices, ocean play and jungle adventures, self-reflection, being of service and making memories to last a lifetime.

Healing isn’t about ‘getting over it’ or ‘moving on.’ It’s about moving forward, even when we don’t want to, letting go what no longer serves us, integrating new ways of being and choosing to engage in a life worth living. The result is a natural shift away from feelings of despair, loneliness, anger and fear, toward love, compassion and acceptance. We must continually work at opening ourselves up to engage in ways that support who we are becoming, perhaps recreating ourselves completely or bringing back parts of ourselves that have been outcast for years.

Through immersive nature therapy, embodiment practices, and meaningful connections, we provide tools and experiences designed to empower individuals, families and communities to resist the cultural norms of grieving in isolation, and embrace the power of healing in community as a necessary act of self-care that’s essential to the health and well-being of humanity and our planet.

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Riding the Waves

Grief is raw, messy, and unpredictable—it comes and goes, changing with the currents, creating ample opportunity for active release combined with rest and re-set. It may be uncomfortable, or feel counterintuitive, but allowing our grief to rise to the surface, riding the wave, catching our breath and staying mindful between sets, helps us prepare for what’s next, maintain our balance and find our footing again.

It is our intention to help you tap into your intuition, listen to your inner wisdom, try new things, build resilience, carry grief and gratitude side-by-side, and increase passion, creativity and JOY!

By providing a safe container for both inner and outer exploration, the Waves of Grief Retreat is designed to help strengthen your capacity to navigate the inevitable waves of grief and joy life brings, to be awed by the beauty and wonder that exists all around us, and to cultivate a genuine sense of gratitude that sustains you in hard times. We hope to inspire you to live more balanced and embodied, filled with awareness, intention, and a deep appreciation for life.

The Jungle is Calling!

Set in a tropical paradise, surrounded by the natural beauty of Costa Rica and warm healing waters of the Pacific Ocean, we’ll spend our time together integrating this heart-centered, embodied approach to life and living, incorporating rest, eco-therapy and mindfulness practices, yoga and meditation, journaling, surfing, hiking to waterfalls, horseback riding on the beach, through jungles and rivers, and even zip-lining if you choose!

Give yourself permission to hit the pause button and practice some good self-care. Let us help you unplug, get out of your head and experience joy by connecting with the natural world in a profound way. Allow yourself the space—and grace—to re-connect with yourself and the ones you care about, surrounded by the magic of this incredible Costa Rica jungle paradise.

Come alone, bring a friend or the whole family. This is your chance to gift yourself the perfect Costa Rica retreat, with no expectations except to tune in and listen to what feels good.

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Finding Joy in Community

The Waves of Grief Retreat Costa Rica is an opportunity for friends and family to rest and recharge, build community, create new bonds and strengthen old ones—grieving, laughing, playing and making beautiful memories together.

We’ll embrace the waves together, both literally and figuratively, holding space for each other, rooting each other on, overcoming challenges and experiencing joy, wonder and awe all at the same time.

Come prepared to laugh and play, cry and release, connect, move and celebrate love, life and the gift of community in this beautifully wild and free jungle paradise.

Click here to read guest reviews from past TwoCan Retreats!

Your Facilitators

Stacy McCrory

Grief tender, joy seeker, group facilitator, co-founder of TwoCan Retreats, Stacy is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in private practice in Santa Barbara, CA, providing guidance and support to individuals, couples and families going through major life transitions, and healing from trauma, grief and loss. Stacy assists and empowers her clients to live fully embodied, practice mindfulness and self-compassion, connect with nature and make meaning in their lives.

Stacy also serves as Director of Operations for the new nonprofit, Oceanflow Collective and is the Santa Barbara Regional Director for the Waves of Grief Collective™. At home in Santa Barbara, Stacy enjoys co-facilitating community Waves of Grief™ circles at the beach with her husband Mike, spending time in her garden, tending her goats, playing with her granddaughter, hosting potlucks with family and friends and singing around the fire.

For more information on Stacy’s background, click here.

Mike McCrory

Co-founder of TwoCan Retreats, Mike has spent his career in the service, hospitality and tourism industry, so in addition to making sure everyone is safe and well fed, Mike’s special skill is ensuring guests feel well taken care of, remembering all the little details that matter.

Mike handles TwoCan Retreats’ logistics. From air flights to rental cars to beach cleanups, surf lessons and lunch runs, Mike covers all the details of a successful retreat experience so guests don’t have to think about anything other than what they came to do, whether it's to rest, play or heal – he's here for all of it. He's a quick thinker, wonderful problem-solver and invaluable  protector, making sure everyone is accounted for at all times. He also provides a warm shoulder to cry on, is a great sounding board and gives the best hugs.

For more information on Mike’s myriad retreat duties, click here.

Davide Cruciani & Michelle Jimenez

Husband and wife team Davide Cruciani and Michelle Jimenez own and operate The Girl And The Sea Surf School in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. TwoCan Retreats’ go-to teachers when it comes to surf instruction, Davide and Michelle don’t take surfing lightly – it is their passion and lifestyle. Their surf lessons are designed to be fun and insightful for every woman, man, or child who wants to learn – regardless of age or surfing ability.

They break surfing down into easy-to-understand steps and drills that make for an exhilarating day on the water. The result: a life-changing, transformative surf experience in magical Santa Teresa, a place where time slows, shoulders drop, and spirits soar. The ocean is the biggest place on this planet and once you connect with Davide and Michelle in a Santa Teresa shorebreak, there is no turning back.

For more information on Davide and Michelle’s background, click here.

Beautiful Costa Rica

Costa Rica is world-renowned as a place that is not only rich in beauty, but is actually good for your well-being. In fact, it was awarded Best International Health Destination in 2021. Costa Rica has some of the world’s best beaches, tropical rainforests and national parks with a diversity of flora and fauna that would astound any nature lover. The country is famous for its eco-tourism, which leads the world in its efforts to protect the environment.

The shoreline of Nicoya Peninsula encompasses a number of beautiful beaches, serving up unspoiled beauty and a natural charm that gives a unique character to the region and makes it a hot spot for surfers, nature lovers, conservationists and eco-adventurers alike.

Where Pura Vida is a way of life.

Santa Teresa is a charming little bohemian surf town known for its laid-back lifestyle, white sand beaches, year-round surf and Pura Vida vibes, where the community comes together each day to pause, take in the sunset, and be grateful for another day. The beaches are beautiful and uncrowded, the ocean warm and inviting. Close by are the natural tide pools in Malpais, a breathtaking secret beach and Montezuma Waterfall to name just a few of the many opportunities you’ll have to experience the awe and delight of this incredible jungle paradise.

Come restore your soul in this incredible corner of the world, flanked by a warm ocean and lush jungle teeming with wildlife. If you’re looking for a Costa Rica vacation where you can relax, play, and celebrate this beautiful life we all share—there’s simply no better place to connect and be in nature together.

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Personalized Service

TwoCan Retreats is known for the “5-star” level of service they provide to their guests. Mike and Stacy are always on hand, ready to see to your needs, from the moment you land in Costa Rica to the day you say farewell (and beyond).

Providing a level of service not seen anywhere short of the most exclusive resorts, be cared for like family on your Costa Rica adventure with TwoCan Retreats.

Don’t just take our word for it, read reviews submitted by past TwoCan Retreats guests by clicking here.

All-Inclusive Package Price:

From $1777 (shared) to $3288 (private) per person*

*Price is dependent on accommodations. Scroll down to the bottom for room descriptions.

We Make Getting Here Easy

Included in your package price is a round-trip domestic flight on Costa Rica Green Airways, which will take you from San Jose Airport to the smaller local airport in Cobano (ACO), located a short drive from Santa Teresa. This convenient 25-minute flight eliminates the 4-5 hour drive from the San Jose airport to Santa Teresa. 

The domestic terminal is located just outside SJO International Airport, about a five minute walk to the left. Just follow the yellow line all the way there, and check in for your flight at the Costa Rica Green Airways front desk.

Upon landing in Cobana, you will be welcomed by TwoCan staffers who will transport you on a scenic drive through the lush Costa Rican countryside to your hotel, Casa MarBella, which has been reserved exclusively for the Waves of Joy Ultimate Costa Rica Adventure Retreat in order to create a safe container during your stay.

TwoCan Retreats is proud to partner with Costa Rica Green Airways, a Costa Rican family-owned airline committed to Costa Rica’s environmental stewardship.

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What’s Included

• Round-trip domestic air-charter on Costa Rica Green Airways, which will take you from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cobano Airport, a small airport located a short drive from Santa Teresa

• Private Airport transfers and ground transportation for the duration of your stay

• 5 nights private accommodations at Casa MarBella, Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

• Daily Housekeeping, in-room safe and overnight guard on premises

• Daily group embodiment/movement, mindfulness, self-care and/or journaling practices

• 2 group surf lessons, including gear and photographer (additional lessons optional)

• Trip to Montezuma Waterfalls for hiking, swimming, and zip-lining (optional)!

• Admission to El Mariposario, Montezuma Butterfly Gardens

• 4th Annual Plastic Free July Beach Cleanup in collaboration with Nicoya Peninsula Waterkeeper and Operation Rich Coast

• Waves of Grief™ Community Ocean Ritual

• Daily delicious and healthy meals prepared by local nonprofit Provide & Conquer, creating a community of entrepreneurial women who actively promote the values of sustainability.

• Pizza Night w/Muzza Pizza and Resto

• Special Closing Sunset Dinner with stunning ocean view at the mouthwatering Brukas Restaurant

What’s NOT included:

• International flights to/from Costa Rica

• Lunch on the Free Day

• Additional surf lessons, activities or excursions (i.e., massage, horseback riding, ziplining)

• Tips for hotel staff & tour operators

• Travel insurance

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Accommodations

Casa MarBella, in the heart of it all!

Your luxury boutique hotel, reserved exclusively for your Costa Rica Family Jungle Adventure, Casa MarBella offers an intimate and unforgettable experience with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Perched on a hillside amidst the jungle and above the hustle and bustle of town, a short walk to restaurants and the beach.

The hotel is essentially one grand villa with fourteen private and shared rooms, most with ocean views, surrounding an infinity pool and Jacuzzi. There’s also a beautiful ocean view yoga deck.

Enjoy watching wildlife in their natural habitat without leaving the hotel. You’ll see howler monkeys, iguanas, and a variety of bird species inhabiting the surrounding jungle, which is centrally located and within walking distance to stores and some of the more notable restaurants in the area. Most importantly, you can walk to the beach in 5 minutes.

Casa MarBella makes a conscious effort to protect the environment by recycling, composting, collecting rain water, using biodegradable soaps and cleaners, installing energy saving light bulbs, and hiring local workers. The hotel utilizes a water softener and UV purifier, making the tap water safe to drink while reducing plastic consumption.

Room Descriptions

2 Standard Rooms w/partial ocean view

These are ocean view rooms with soundproof windows and doors, 1 queen bed, 1 twin bed, private bathroom, small fridge, A/C and WiFi. The room overlooks the infinity pool.

Private Room - Single: $2888 / Additional person: $1111

2 Standard Rooms w/Kitchenette & ocean/pool view

These premium ocean view rooms are the only completely private rooms with soundproof windows and doors, a king-size bed, private bathroom, kitchenette, A/C and WiFi. Each room overlooks the infinity pool.

Private Room - Single: $3188 / Additional person: $1111

The Suites — Two 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Apartments with full kitchen

The Suites are small apartments, perfect for families or friends, offering more space and privacy than the Standard Rooms. Each apartment has two bedrooms, a full kitchen and a private balcony off of the larger bedroom with a beautiful ocean view. Each bedroom has a King bed with a shared connecting bathroom, A/C and WiFi. The infinity pool is one step out the door.

Jungle view Queen - Single: $2588

Ocean view King w/private balcony - Single: $2888 / Additional person: $1111

The Luxury Condos — Two 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Condos with full kitchen

The Condos span two levels for a total of 1500 square feet each, offering the most space and privacy of all Casa MarBella’s rooms. Each condo comes with three bedrooms, cathedral ceilings, A/C, two bathrooms, a large fully-equipped kitchen, and a spacious private ocean view terrace just a few steps away from the infinity pool.

Rooms in the condos are either private or shared and can accommodate up to five people.

Condo 1

1. Ocean view King w/shared bathroom Single: $2888

2. Jungle view Queen and shared bathroom Single: $2588

3. 2 Twin Beds w/ocean view and private bathroom Double: $2288 per person

Condo 2

4. King Bed w/ocean view and shared bathroom Single: $2888

5. 2 Twin Beds w/jungle view and shared bathroom Double: $1777 per person

6. Ocean view King w/private bathroom Single: $3288 / Additional person +$1111

Rooms 1 & 4 (lower level): One large bedroom with king bed, large windows and ocean view. Both rooms share a bathroom w/shower.

Rooms 2 & 5 (lower level): One smaller bedroom with queen bed (Condo 1) or two twin beds (Condo 2) and jungle view. Both rooms share a bathroom w/shower.

Rooms 3 & 6 (upper level): One large master bedroom with one King OR two twin beds, private bathroom, large windows and ocean view (up a steep staircase).

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Reservations:

• Deposit to hold your spot: $1000 due at booking.

• 50% of balance due 90 days prior to the start of the retreat..

• Final balance of trip package price due 60 days prior to the start of the retreat.

Cancellation Policy:

• Full refund, less $500 cancellation fee, for cancellations requested 90+ days prior to the start of the retreat.

• 50% refund for cancellations requested 60-89 days prior to the start of the retreat.*

• No refunds will be given less than 60 days prior to the start of the retreat.*

*Unless…

1. YOU are able to transfer your retreat package to another qualified person.

2. WE are able to sell your package to another qualified person.

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