Who This Retreat Is (and Isn’t)
People arrive at Finca Tierra with very different ideas of what a retreat should be.
Some expect schedules and activities.
Some expect luxury.
Some expect to be taught something specific.
This week works best for a particular kind of person.
This retreat is a quiet, land-based experience in Costa Rica’s Caribbean rainforest, near Puerto Viejo.
It’s a good fit if you’re looking for:
• A calm, nature-forward place to slow down.
• Days that feel open rather than planned.
• Real food grown close to where you eat it.
• Time outdoors that doesn’t feel like an activity.
Most guests appreciate having something to participate in without being required to. Garden sessions and cooking happen every day, but nothing is mandatory. You can join fully, step in for a few minutes, or simply watch with a coffee.
The rhythm is steady. Mornings are cooler and active. Afternoons are quiet. Evenings are simple.
If you like places where the day unfolds naturally, this tends to feel comfortable quickly.
It’s especially good for people who enjoy:
Being close to food production without turning it into a course.
Hands in the soil, then hands in the kitchen.
Simple routines that repeat gently.
Sleeping deeply and waking early without alarms.
Conversation that happens naturally, without facilitation.
Many guests come alone. Others arrive as couples or friends. The shared space makes it easy to connect, but there is also enough room to keep to yourself.
It’s probably not a good fit if you want:
A packed itinerary or constant stimulation.
Luxury resort amenities.
Nightlife or organized entertainment.
A fast pace or structured programming.
This is not a place where every hour is filled, and it is not designed to impress in obvious ways. Comfort here comes from space, quiet, good food, and time.
What most people notice by the end of the week
The days feel longer.
Meals become anchors instead of interruptions.
The garden stops feeling like something to look at and starts feeling like part of daily life.
People often say they did not realize how much tension they were carrying until it lifted. Not because anything dramatic happened, but because nothing was constantly pulling their attention.
Where this fits into the experience
If the first article describes what the days feel like, this one explains who those days tend to work best for.
Together, they offer a clear picture of the Plant · Harvest · Cook Retreat at Finca Tierra, a quiet nature retreat in Costa Rica’s Caribbean rainforest near Puerto Viejo.