Choose Again

Make room for love and peace

Costa Rica Nuevo Arenal paid

Lake Arenal sets the scene for Choose Again, a hillside retreat where personal-growth work unfolds amid Costa Rica’s vivid wildlife and green landscapes. The center’s mission is to help people recognize and release barriers to love, with spiritual teachings and practices intended to build awareness of the mind and a sense of innate worth. Its approach speaks to people navigating stress, anxiety, addictive behaviour or difficult relationship patterns, while keeping the focus on peace and personal potential rather than labels or diagnoses. A supportive community is part of the experience: participants and staff are encouraged to help one another. Meals are served buffet-style three times a day, with natural ingredients sourced from local farms and merchants. The kitchen can accommodate many dietary needs, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free diets. Expect a retreat centered on inner work, with the lake, birds and forest life providing a striking backdrop.

Highlights

A mission focused on removing barriers to love and finding peace beyond personal stories
Hillside outlook over Lake Arenal, with toucans, monkeys and butterflies nearby
Three buffet meals daily made with ingredients sourced from local farms and merchants
Dietary accommodations include vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and nut-free options

Good for

personal-growth retreatspeople navigating stress or anxietypeople exploring relationship patternsnature loversvegetarian and special-diet travelers

Setting

Set on a hillside above Lake Arenal, the retreat has a vivid natural backdrop of forest, open water and wildlife. Toucans, monkeys and butterflies are part of the surrounding landscape, giving the grounds a close connection to Costa Rica’s natural rhythms.

The practice

Choose Again describes its work through universal spiritual teachings and practices, rather than a named meditation lineage. The emphasis is on noticing how the mind shapes experience and exploring the barriers people may build around love, worthiness and peace. Newcomers can expect a reflective, personal-growth approach; ask the center what practices and sessions are included in a particular retreat.

A typical day

Daily structure varies by retreat, so confirm the rhythm with the center before booking. Meals are served buffet-style three times daily; the timing and format of practices, personal time and group activities depend on the retreat you choose.

Accommodation

Ask Choose Again directly about room types, occupancy and lodging arrangements before booking.

What to bring

Pack comfortable clothes for reflective practice and a light layer for cooler periods. The annual average temperature is 21.2°C, while wetter months include January, June and October, so bring a rain jacket and shoes suited to damp paths.

Website retreats.choose-again.com

Address Guanacaste Province, Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rica

How to get there

The address is Guanacaste Province, Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rica. La Fortuna Arenal Airport is the nearest airport listed; arrange ground transport to the retreat and confirm the route with the center before traveling.

Nearest airport: La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) (32 km)

La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) is approximately 32 km from the center. Ask Choose Again whether it can arrange a transfer and confirm transport options before booking.

Nearest city: La Fortuna

Languages

English

How to book

Review retreat options and contact the center through https://retreats.choose-again.com to reserve.

Pricing

Retreats are paid, but prices are not listed here. Check the website for rates and what each retreat fee includes.

Interested in this center? Check availability and upcoming retreats on their official site.

Visit Choose Again website

Climate

Climate Zone: Subtropical

Best Months: Mar, Feb, Apr

Avoid: Jan, Jun, Oct

Nuevo Arenal averages 21.2°C annually, with cooler months in January, December and February. Rainfall is highest in January, June and October, while February, March and April are generally drier; pack for changeable conditions.

Location

Frequently asked questions

What does a typical day at Choose Again look like?

The schedule varies by retreat. Ask the center for the daily rhythm of the dates you are considering.

Can I attend if I am new to spiritual or personal-growth practices?

The center’s work is focused on personal transformation and awareness. Ask the team whether a particular retreat is a good fit for your experience and needs.

How do I book a retreat?

Visit the Choose Again retreats website to review options and contact the center about reserving your dates.

Can the kitchen accommodate dietary restrictions?

Meals are served buffet-style three times daily, and the center lists options including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and nut-free. Contact the team about your specific needs.

What language are the retreats conducted in?

English is the language to expect. Confirm with the center if you need instruction in another language.