International Influencer Retreat - Quepos, Costa Rica

Esteban Acedo • Nov 15, 2023

Join us for your next Influencer Retreat in Quepos, Costa Rica



Are you an influencer with a community of dedicated followers and fans? Are you looking for a new way to make unique and exciting content while also making some quick income?  Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey with up to 20 of your biggest supporters from your community? As someone who inspires and empowers your community, we are excited to offer you a unique opportunity to lead your own tropical influencer retreat at Villas Jacquelina in Quepos, Costa Rica!


Villas Jacquelina is a retreat center located in one of the most magical parts of Costa Rica. We specialize in creating custom retreat experiences for influencers of all trades and take care of all the leg work that can make a retreat like this difficult to execute. Our all-inclusive retreat packages are carefully designed to offer a perfect blend of relaxation, adventure, and personal growth. We believe that your influence and leadership can make your retreat an exceptional and life-changing event for your devoted community. 

Why Partner with Villas Jacquelina?

Our Idyllic Setting:

Our retreat center is nestled in the heart of Costa Rica's natural beauty, providing a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere for personal growth. Our treehouse-style hotel offers guests a unique accommodation that promotes community but also allows for privacy. Our rooftop terrace provides a unique outdoor sleeping option for participants who want an experience that is even closer to nature. 


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Our Experienced Staff :

We have experience in working with influencers and running retreats. We have found that we excel in this role and provide exactly what is needed to produce an overwhelmingly positive experience. Our dedicated team does the leg work of organizing your group's accommodation, transportation, nature excursions, and meals.  We have a network of service providers and a dedicated team that will work to make sure your group has an exceptional experience. 

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Our low Risk Offer

We have designed our influencer retreats to be no-risk for influencers.  We don't charge our influencers anything. We purchase your flights and provide food, transportation, nature excursions, accommodation, and insurance all free for our influencers. Retreats require a minimum of 5 participants. If an influencer can not attract more than 5 participants 90 days before travel, we will cancel or reschedule the retreat.  

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Marketing Support:

We collaborate on marketing efforts to promote your programs and reach a wider audience. We use our powerful blog and search engine optimization to share your event and generate leads. 

What's Included?

Our Treehouse-style Hotel

Your guests will find a housing option that will fit their needs and budget in our eco-friendly, treehouse-style villas. Our villas are nestled amidst stunning mountain landscapes just outside the town of Quepos where you trade the city noise for the hum of tropical birds and wildlife.  We provide a variety of room options that can accommodate a variety of needs. 


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Our Delectable Meals

We'll take care of providing two delicious and healthy meals per day, prepared by our talented chefs using locally sourced, fresh ingredients. We can account for all dietary restrictions and varieties. Your attendees will savor every moment of their culinary experience. The cost of these meals are built into the package we offer and the menu can be adjusted to your desires at any point.  

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Our Captivating Nature Excursions:

Let nature captivate your guests' hearts as they embark on guided excursions and tours, exploring the wonders of the surrounding landscape and immersing themselves in the beauty of the outdoors. Included with the 6-night package are 5 nature excursions that will give participants an unparalleled opportunity to connect with nature and unwind in some of the most surreal landscapes Costa Rica has to offer.  Here are the five nature excursions we have planned for your group:


Manuel Antonio National Park tour 

Our group will get a guided hiking tour in the morning and make the park our classroom for the afternoon.    (a $65 value)

Full-day waterfall adventure

This full-day waterfall adventure will take us to 2-3 local waterfalls deep in the Costa Rican jungle. (a $130 value)

Paddleboarding to Playa Beizans

This morning activity will take us from Quepos to one of our favorite local beaches and will give participants a chance to work on their yoga moves from atop a paddleboard.  (a $75 value)

Churro River Eco Lodge  

Travel into the jungle to one of our favorite eco-lodges where we will do yoga on their incredible riverside yoga deck and play in the beautiful river. This is the perfect backdrop for our closing ceremony and graduation. (a $40 value)

Sunset or Morning Catamaran Tour

This sunset or morning cruise is one of the area's best and most popular tours and is included in your retreat package. (a $90 value)


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Our Transportation

We handle all your group transportation needs. From airport shuttles to and from Quepos, to transportation to beaches or nature excursions, we will organize and provide all necessary transportation. These costs are built into the package we offer. Not included is evening transportation for participants wanting to go out to explore the area. Uber, taxis, or public transportation is always readily available in our area.  

Our Staff and Organization

Our professional and attentive staff is committed to making each moment of the experience memorable and enriching. We are here to help with any issues that may arise. We clean the property and inside rooms daily, prepare and serve all meals, and are available 24/7 for emergencies.  

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Retreat Insurance

We feel that offering you and your community peace of mind, is one of the best things we can offer. Thats why our packages include group travel insurance. The comprehensive insurance we purchase for each group covers things like: Trip cancelations, trip interruption, trip delays, missed travel connections, emergency accidents or sickness, lost or stolen items, and more.

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Influencer Benefits

We want to make sure our influencers are taken care of! Here's a quick look at what we are offering our influencers:

  • Free round-trip economy flights to and from Costa Rica.
  • Free accommodation during your retreat. 
  • Free meals during your retreat.
  • Free airport transportation.
  • Free nature excursions.
  • Cash bonuses for the number of participants you bring.

Cash Bonuses: 

10 participants = $500

12 participants = $500

14 participants = $500

16 participants = $500

18 participants = $500

20 participants = $1000



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Invite your community

As the featured retreat guest, your job as an influencer is to convince your followers to join you on this epic journey. We will provide helpful content that should help you sell the retreat to your community. We will expect you to market the retreat to your followers over a 6 month period with the goal of selling out your retreat.  Retreats need a minimum of 7 participants. 

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Your Teachers

As the featured guest, your job is to help us host your event. Your community will be there to see, spend time, and learn from you. This means that you need to set a specific amount of time you plan to spend with your group. All planned activities that are included with the retreat will be the main times you will be required to host. It is your job to find additional time to spend getting to know your community. We suggest a few smaller group activities that will give your followers more dedicated time with you. 

Customize your retreat

We want to help you create an experience that is specific to our influencers.  If you're a health and wellness influencer, we can create a retreat that features healthy food, exercise activities, and wellness workshops. If you are a chef, we can help provide a kitchen where you can cook and experiment with your retreat participants. No matter your niche, we will help to create a unique experience that will most benefit your community. 

Review


" Villas Jacquelina far surpassed my expectations! This place was truly special. I had the gift of renting out the entire villa to host a yoga teacher training, and it was the perfect place for it! The villas are cozy and beautiful, with an incredible view of the mountains from several floors, and an extra special view from the rooftop, where our group did morning yoga every day.


The rooms are simple, but those are not what makes this place so great. Get outside of your room and you get to experience jungle living, be a part of the community on the main deck, or enjoy some quiet time in the many unique nooks to hang out in throughout the villas that make it extra special.


The staff was incredible and kind. Esteban was so accommodating to our group and went above and beyond to make sure everyone was happy. We loved him! Our group got spoiled by delicious meals curated by Esteban, his brother Zach, and the lovely ladies working at the house. The villas are about a 10-minute walk to town with a grocery store and restaurants accessible, or there are 24/7 cabs for an easy and quick ride. I would recommend this place to travelers alone, and also to retreat hosts looking to rent out an entire space. Can't wait to return again!"



Courtney - Black Swan Yoga Training Organizer

FAQs

Got a question? We’re here to help.

  • Is there a strict cancelation policy?

    Our goal is to provide studios with the best YTT experience. With this in mind, we have provided studios with a cancelation policy that gives studios a low-risk opportunity. Our non-refundable deposit is due 120 days before your retreat begins. Your retreat must be paid in full 90 days before arrival. We suggest a 6-month sales window that will give your studio 2 full months to test your market before risking anything financially. 

  • When should I plan my event in Costa Rica?

    Rainy season

    In our rainy season, you will notice the highest profit margins for your retreat. The rainy season (September 1st -October 31st) is the rainiest time of year and you should plan to see rain every day. Normally, days will start with nice sunshine in the morning but continue with tropical storms in the afternoon and into the evening. Highlights of visiting in these months are the incredible lighting and thunderstorms that accompany the rain. These storms are particularly incredible to witness from our elevated rooftop terraces. The cost of everything goes down in these months and you will find significantly fewer tourists. 


    Green Season


    The green season is our recommended time to visit. In green season you will still see a fair amount of tropical thunderstorms but most days are filled with plenty of sunshine before evening showers roll in.  There is less tourism in these months and the cost of living is stable.  These months are great because of the variety of weather and the reduced amount of tourism in the country. 


    Dry Season


    While some may tell you that the dry season is the best time to visit, we would respectfully disagree. Not only do dry-season visitors miss out on awe-inspiring tropical thunderstorms, but they also have to deal with the highest levels of tourism. The cost of living goes up in these months and profit margins for a retreat go down. If you are adamant about hot and dry days, then this may be the best time for you to visit but there is plenty of sunshine in the green season for most visitors. 

  • How will participants purchase packages?

    Teacher training packages will be sold by your studio. We can also make packages available for sale through our online booking platform but we will have to charge additional taxes and fees if participant purchase packages through us. 

  • What will student tuition packages look like?

    Student tuition packages will vary depending on the accommodation they choose. Their packages will include tuition for the training, the selected accommodation that fits their budget, a meal plan that includes 2 full meals per day, at least 4 nature excursions, and group transportation throughout the training.  Click here to see a sample student package. 

  • What makes Quepos/Manuel Antonio a great retreat destination?

    Know for its white sand beaches, a plethora of natural wildlife, and its world-famous national park, Manuel Antonio and Quepos is easily one of Costa Rica's most valued destinations.  This area provides an eloquent medley of robust nature attractions and a tourism infrastructure designed to accommodate large groups and special events. To learn more about our area, see our blog post>Best places to visit in Costa Rica - Manuel Antonio 

  • Where do i need to fly into?

    Please book your flight into SJO, or San Jose airport in Costa Rica (be sure not to choose the California San Jose!). Shuttles will pick you up at the airport and take you to the Villas. 

  • What is around the area?

    The Villas are located in Quepos, along the west coast of Costa Rica. They are a short 10-minute walk to the town center where you will find plenty of shops, restaurants, and grocery stores. The area's main attraction is Manuel Antonio National Park.

  • Whats the bedroom situation like?

    Depending on which package participants choose, they will be in a single, double, or triple occupancy room. Rooms vary. Some come with a private bathroom.  Others have shared bathrooms. Some rooms come with a ceiling fan or air conditioning. Bathrooms are normally shared by 2-3 other guests or one other bedroom. 

  • How will I get around?

    Included in your package is group transportation to and from the airport in addition to transportation for included activities. If participants go out in the evenings, there is Uber, taxis, or public transportation that are easily accessible in the area. 

  • How many beds are at Villas Jacquelina?

    Villas Jacquelina has 27 beds and can sleep up to 35 guests however, we recommend retreats that host no more than 20 guests. 

  • When can influencer retreats be scheduled?

    Influencer retreats can be scheduled months April-November. Bring a retreat in September or October for an extra cash bonus. 

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