Bohemia Experience is a retreat venue rather than a single fixed programme. The hillside property above Santa Teresa hosts a rotating calendar of retreats, some run by the Bohemia team and some by visiting facilitators. Themes include surf, yoga, wellness and romance, so the right week depends on what you want to spend your days doing.

The core of a typical day is the same across retreats. Mornings start with a yoga class, followed by breakfast with a view of the Pacific. The middle of the day is looser. You might have a surf lesson or a second practice, swim in the pool, head down to the beach in Santa Teresa, or join a tour into the jungle or along the coastline. Sunsets are a group event, and dinner is cooked by the in-house private chef.

The group size is the main thing that sets it apart. With a maximum of 16 guests, classes stay small enough for instructors to give you individual attention. Meals feel like a shared table rather than a hotel buffet. It works well whether you come alone, with a partner or with a couple of friends.

Instruction comes from experienced teachers in yoga, surf and wellness practices. The exact instructor depends on which retreat you book, as visiting facilitators lead some programmes. On top of the scheduled sessions, guests can book massages and other bodywork treatments.

Santa Teresa is a well-known surf town on the southern Nicoya Peninsula. It has long sandy beaches, consistent waves and jungle running right down to the shoreline. From the hillside, you look out over that green canopy to the ocean. The town's cafés, surf shops and beach breaks are close by when you want time off the property.

To book, you contact the team with your preferred dates and the kind of retreat you're after. They match you to an upcoming retreat and hold your place.

What's included

- Accommodation at the Bohemia Experience hillside property - Daily yoga classes - Meals prepared by a private chef with local ingredients - Small group of no more than 16 guests - Use of the pool - Guidance from experienced yoga, surf and wellness instructors

What's not included

- International flights - Travel insurance - Transfers to Santa Teresa (confirm with the team) - Massages and treatments unless stated in your retreat package - Optional tours and adventures unless stated in your retreat package - Personal expenses