A deeply connected, nature-immersed family retreat – designed for families ready to trade convenience for connection, and routine for real adventure.
A different kind of vacation
More than relaxation. Real family connection.
Join Genya and Zina Klaiman and Simone Nitzan for a family adventure designed for those ready to step beyond the ordinary and into a deeply connected, nature-immersed experience. This retreat is intentionally crafted for families who want more than relaxation. It is about meaningful connections, shared growth, and lifelong memories.
Wake with the sunrise, move through days filled with exploration and presence, and wind down with community, reflection, nourishing meals, sunsets, and bonfires. Parents and children will experience both dedicated time for themselves and intentional time together, all within a wild, beautiful jungle setting near waterfalls and wild beaches.
WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE
Centered around connection & presence.
This retreat blends adventure with restoration. You can expect:
• Guided meditation, yoga, and functional movement practices for parents
• Creative, nature-based learning and play for children led by a Waldorf educator
• Family bonding and playful activities for the whole family
• Shared family adventures including beach trips, jungle hikes, and waterfall explorations
• Optional high-adventure activities such as ziplining and canyoning
• Evenings of connection through storytelling, games, and community gatherings
• Nourishing, homemade meals designed with both adults and children in mind
WHO THIS RETREAT IS FOR
Families who are ready:
• Families seeking a meaningful, experience-driven vacation
• Parents who value connection and presence through play and activities in nature
• Those open to unplugging and stepping away from routine
• Families ready to build and create unforgettable memories together
• For families who crave outdoor, adventurous experiences
WHO THIS RETREAT IS NOT FOR
This Retreat is not for everyone:
• Those looking for a luxury, all-inclusive resort experience
• Families who require constant Wi-Fi, screens, or digital entertainment
• Individuals uncomfortable with heat, humidity, or natural environments
• Those not open to encountering wildlife such as insects or spiders
• Travelers who prefer rigid schedules and predictable, convenience-based experiences
• Families not comfortable with simple living or sleeping in safari tents
WHAT’S INCLUDED
• 7 nights accommodation in safari-style tents nestled in the jungle
• 3 meals a day and snacks prepared with fresh, local ingredients
• Guided practices for parents (meditation, yoga, movement, Qi Gong, restorative sessions and more)
• Children’s programming led by a Waldorf educator
• Group excursions to waterfall, beaches and nature locations
• Evening community gatherings and activities
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
• Flights and transportation
• Optional adventure activities such as ziplining or canyoning
• Travel insurance
Meet your leaders:
Zina Klaiman
Zina brings creativity and a deep warmth for families into everything she facilitates. A certified Yoga Teacher, Soul Coach, and Waldorf educator, she has spent the last six years immersed in the world of early childhood education – bringing wonder, creativity, and intentional learning to children every day in the classroom. Drawing on over fifteen years of facilitating family events, she guides children and families toward more nourishing connections through movement, nature, meaningful play, and the wonder she cultivated as a Waldorf classroom educator.
Certified with Rainbow Kids Yoga, Zina has designed and led family events that meet both parents and children exactly where they are, creating space for wonder, presence, and genuine togetherness. Her work weaves yoga, creative expression, art, singing, and nature-based learning into experiences that children and parents remember and carry home.
A mother of three, Zina knows firsthand how transformative it is to step away from routine and into the wild. In Costa Rica, she will lead children’s programming and family sessions rooted in the Waldorf philosophy, nurturing curiosity, imagination, and a sense of belonging in the living world.
Genya Klaiman
Genya is a transformative coach and wellness educator who has spent over twenty-five years helping people reconnect with themselves, with each other, and with what matters most. His work with families draws on a rare blend of spiritual psychology, somatic coaching, and nature-based practices that create lasting shifts in how families relate and grow together.
Also certified with Rainbow Kids Yoga, Genya has co-facilitated family retreats for over fifteen years alongside Zina, bringing a grounded, playful presence that helps parents drop their guard and children feel safe to open up. His sessions invite the whole family into presence, whether around a fire circle, on a jungle trail, or in a sunrise Qi Gong practice by the water.
Co-founder of Indigo Wellness and ClearBeing Retreat Center in Ontario, Genya brings a seasoned depth to this Costa Rica experience. His passion lies in creating an environment where families don’t just relax together, they rediscover each other. A husband, father of three, and life partner to Zina, Genya brings this work from the inside out.
Simone Nitzan
Simone is a mother of two (ages 9 and 5) who knows firsthand how demanding – and beautiful – family life can be. Yoga has been one of her most powerful tools for navigating the challenges of parenthood and the full spectrum of being human, and she brings that lived experience into everything she teaches.
Her meditations invite you into an honest and tender relationship with yourself, helping you recognize the beauty of being with your life as it is – even in the hard moments. Her movement classes are grounded, intelligent, and empowering, designed to reconnect you with your body as a gateway to presence. Expect practices that mobilize, strengthen, and awaken you, meeting you where you are while bringing you back to your foundation.
You’ll leave feeling more resilient, embodied, and confident in your capacity to meet life – on and off the mat.
Retreat philosophy:
Growth happens outside of comfort zones.
This experience is rooted in the belief that growth happens outside of comfort zones. By stepping into a more raw and natural environment, families have the opportunity to reconnect in a way that modern life rarely allows. With less distraction and more presence, both parents and children can rediscover curiosity, resilience, and genuine connection.
Planned activities…
for kids
Exploring the Jungle and Waterfalls
Mandala Creations with Natural Materials
Nature Art Studio
Nature and board games
Exploring the Gardens
Chocolate Making & Cooking Classes
Scavenger Hunts
Group Bonding Activities
for adults
Sunrise Meditation and Qi Gong
Morning Movement Classes (Yoga, Somatic Strength and Mindful Movement, MovNat (Natural Movement))
Afternoon Yoga Classes (Flow and Restore Yoga, Partner Yoga and Thai Yoga Massage, Breathwork, Yoga Nidra)
for the family
Animal Flow
Nature Playground Games
Family Active Games
Fire Circle
Family Yoga
Evening Hike with Flashlights
Family Scavenger Hunt
Wilderness Exploration Skills
Free Dance
Chocolate making workshop
WHAT YOU’LL TAKE HOME
More than memories.
• Stronger family connection and shared memories
• Tools for presence, regulation, and mindful living
• A deeper relationship with nature
• A sense of community with like-minded families
ACCOMMODATION & PRICING
Sleep under the jungle canopy.
You will stay in beautifully set-up safari tents nestled in the jungle, offering a raw yet comfortable connection to nature. This is an immersive outdoor experience designed to bring you closer to the environment, living as one with nature.
Weather & Environment:
Expect warm, tropical weather with high humidity. The jungle environment is alive and vibrant, which includes the presence of wildlife such as insects and small animals. This is part of the experience and an opportunity to build comfort and connection with the natural world.
AN INVITATION
If you are ready to trade convenience for connection, routine for adventure, and distraction for presence — this retreat offers something truly meaningful for your family.
Early bird rate ends Oct 1, 2026