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Step into the lush embrace of the jungle and into a vibrant group of queer circus artists. This retreat is an invitation to explore your movement, purpose, and creative vision—whether you’re a student, performer, or seeking deeper connection to your practice. What stories live within you waiting to be told? How can your movement—through aerial, acro, dance, or flow—convey exactly what you mean? And how can you cultivate a sustainable, lifelong practice that honors your unique body, with or without injury?
Playing among queer artists of all bodies, abilities, sexualities, and genders, you’ll find a true sense of belonging. Together, we will explore what it means to create and perform, and feel seen as LGBTQIA+ artists, learning how to shape our stories into movement and craft the artistic practices we desire. Through aerial, acrobatics, fire, flow, acro and dance, we will expand our skills, refine our stage presence, and co-create multidisciplinary work—infused with a spirit of play, curiosity, and joy.
Beyond training? We’ll nourish our bodies with delicious meals, hike together to breathtaking waterfalls, trade massages, ease into yoga or flexibility, and dance beneath the stars. Whether it’s a playful jam, a fireside gathering, or a final-night cabaret to share our discoveries, this retreat is a one-way ticket to queer joy and circus magic.
This week is about connection, play, and belonging among LGBTQIA+ circus artists. Together, we will:
✨ Uncover our artistic vision and explore how to share our stories through movement
✨ Develop practices that sustain us both creatively and physically
✨ Learn and exchange skills across disciplines, including:
Throughout the week, we will hold space for shared experiences—hiking, dancing, jamming, and culminating in a celebratory cabaret showcase where we can witness each other’s growth and artistic revelations.
Come as you are. Move as you feel. Leave with a deeper connection to yourself, your craft, and your queer circus family.
This retreat is for the amateur who loves circus arts, the semi pro who wants to leap forth, the pro who wants to redirect to a more authentic path, and anyone who wants to learn something new or to add another discipline to their craft. For those of us who enjoy brave spaces, as well as all of us who need time out to recharge among other LGBTQIA collaborators. It’s for movers who want to tell their stories, for those that feel left out at the studio, or alone in their town, and any of us that love to be on stage or just love to play and feel reciprocation while being themselves.
Seriously… fun, joy, growth, and belonging will be the main takeaways other than the mad skills that the teachers and other attendees will impart during this week of play, practice, and study.
Beginner, Intermediate, and advanced people of all ages, races, genders, bodies, and abilities who are LGBTQIA are welcome to be part of this retreat. We will send out a questionnaire to calibrate the class levels to the guests attending.
There will be 4-5 aerial points. Modifications can be made for injuries/ access needs, but please look at the videos of the terrain and accommodations and inquire if you have specific needs. We are happy to discuss options.
PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT: To create a safe environment conducive to healing and community development, we will ask all participants to adhere to these agreements throughout the week.
Dive into an experience that goes beyond just a getaway. Our retreats are crafted to provide you with a safe and welcoming space, where authenticity and connection take center stage. Whether you’re looking to unwind and recharge or eager to forge new friendships in an inclusive setting, our Jungle Gayborhood retreats offer a unique opportunity to connect with yourself and others in a meaningful way.
experienced facilitators who will guide enriching experiences, helping you discover more about yourself and your connection with others.
Join a diverse community that celebrates authenticity and diversity.
Immerse yourself in the lush nature, creating a unique backdrop for your moments of relaxation and reflection.
Enjoy activities designed to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.
All cabins are handmade primarily from locally-sourced bamboo, and while they are protected from the elements and enclosed in mosquito netting, they are open air and have spectacular views of the jungle. Private and shared accommodation options are available.
A beautiful, hand-crafted bamboo cabin with a queen or king bed.
A shared cabin with two comfortable twin-size beds. You will have one bed to yourself and you will be matched with another participant who will sleep in the other twin bed.
A shared cabin with four comfortable single beds. You will have one single bed to yourself and you will be matched with three other participants who will sleep in the other beds.
A beautiful, hand-crafted bamboo cabin with a queen or king bed.
All cabins share a gorgeous bamboo bathhouse and shower facilities.
A/C is unnecessary in our region.
Price includes accommodation, use of facilities, and morning embodiment classes (such as yoga, meditation, etc) offered several days per week.
This price does not include the cost of meals ($50/person/night).
We have an in-house chef who prepares fresh and delicious meals daily, using local, organically grown ingredients whenever possible. We will do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions.
Got questions about our retreats in Costa Rica? Read the FAQs or get in touch via the contact form below.
Our retreats take place at the luxurious and bohemian Jungle Gayborhood in Diamante Valley, Costa Rica, offering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all couples.
The Jungle Gayborhood offers a paradisiacal oasis of calm, seamlessly integrating the natural beauty of Costa Rica with the peaceful practices of yoga. It’s not just about the asanas here; it’s about tapping into the serenity of an untouched paradise and reconnecting with one’s inner peace.
Costa Rica’s yoga retreats in the vibrant Jungle Gayborhood are designed to cultivate wellness by harmonizing the vitality of the lush rainforest environment with the restorative power of yoga. It’s wellness with a pinch of wild charm, and a whole lot of soul!
Yogis rave about Costa Rica’s retreats because they provide a tranquil setting that fosters both personal growth and relaxation. The country’s reputation for top-ranked retreats stems from their ability to deliver transformative experiences that go far beyond just the physical aspect of yoga.
Sacred sexuality is a practice that elevates sexual experiences to a spiritual level, aiming for a deeper connection with oneself and one’s partner.
Our retreats aren’t just set in nature; they give back to it. The eco-friendly practices and sustainable living ethos are woven into the experience, ensuring that your journey towards inner peace also contributes to the health of our planet.
The Jungle Gayborhood is more than inclusive; it’s a celebration of diversity. It’s a place where the LGBTQ+ family can find unity and peace, an environment that resonates with the essence of ‘Pura Vida’ and welcomes every individual with open arms.
Yes, Costa Rica has a good track record in terms of safety, and its growing social acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community makes it a relatively safe destination.
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