BLACK CAT STUDIO · NOSARA
Spring 2027 Pilates Retreat in Nosara
A week of movement, food, sun, and zero woo-woo fluff. We’re not going to preach transformation or reinvention at you. That stuff tends to happen on its own when you stop chasing it.
Daily reformer at the Guiones studio, surf mornings at the Guiones break, and a villa five minutes from the sand. March 2027.
Pricing announced soon — waitlist members get early-bird rates and first access.
Steps From the Sand, in Guiones
A luxury villa in Guiones — five minutes on foot from the beach, with a pool to come back to after the water. Shared and private room options. Mornings start steps from the sand: surf the break, walk back, train, and let the afternoon be yours.
What's Included
Six structured mornings of beach, movement, and nourishing food — followed by free afternoons for exploration or siesta.
A Luxury Guiones Villa
7 nights, 5 minutes from the sand, pool on-site. Shared and private rooms.
Daily Reformer With Alex
Six reformer sessions across the week at the Guiones studio — four Strength, one Deep Stretch, and one Jump Cardio.
5 Surf Mornings
Four coached sessions for all levels, plus a free surf together on Friday for whoever's still got the stoke.
Morning & Sunset Yoga
A morning class with Nosara's top vinyasa teacher, plus a restorative sunset yoga and sound bath session later in the week.
Chef Breakfasts & Dinners
Light early breakfast (surf fuel), full late morning breakfast, and four dinners prepared by our chef at the villa. Farewell dinner at a mountain-top restaurant overlooking all of Nosara.
Extras & Excursions
A sunset catamaran tour, Nosara's daily 5:30 beach ritual, and optional afternoon add-ons — ATV, coffee farm, and SUP river tours, plus massage.
Not included: flights, airport transfers (we'll help coordinate trusted shuttles), gratuities, and travel insurance. Lunches are yours — your time to wander out and find what Guiones has to offer, plus one free evening to explore Nosara on your own.
A Typical Day
Sample rhythm — timing flexes with the tides.
- 6:30–7Light breakfast: smoothies, fruit, surf check
- 7:30–9Surf the Guiones break
- 9–10Full chef breakfast at the villa
- 11–12Reformer Pilates with Alex
- 12–4Free afternoon — siesta, or an optional add-on excursion
- Some afternoonsSunset yoga & sound bath, or the sunset catamaran tour
- ~5:30Sunset on the beach — Nosara's daily ritual
- EveningChef dinner at the villa, or out to explore
Tuesday swaps surf for a vinyasa yoga class — and everything runs a little later.
Your Retreat Leader
Meet Alex, founder of Black Cat Studio Pilates. If you’ve taken her classes in Nosara, you already know the deal: she’s equal parts precision and play, and she’ll push you in all the right ways without ever making things weird or woo-woo.
With a over a decade of teaching under her belt (Pilates, yoga, and surf) Alex is known for her smart, challenging, and community-centered approach. At the retreat, she’ll guide you through daily sessions that make you feel stronger and a whole lot more grounded… without taking over your entire day.
Basically: she’s here to make you feel good, laugh a little, and move in a way your future self will thank you for.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Not at all! Our retreat welcomes all levels—from complete beginners to experienced practitioners. Our small classes allow instructors to tailor the practice to your needs.
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You’ll stay in a luxury villa in Guiones — about a five-minute walk from the sand, with a pool to come back to after the water. Shared and private room options are both available, so solo travelers are welcome.
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We’ll provide tuk tuk driver recommendations (at your expense), and ATV rentals are available as an add-on if you’d like more freedom to explore.
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Yes! You can book additional surf lessons, weekly ATV rentals, SUP river tours, and much much more.
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The retreat is capped at 12 guests maximum to keep the experience intimate and personalized.
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Lightweight, breathable workout clothes
Pilates grip socks
Swimsuit + beachwear
Comfortable walking shoes
Sunscreen & insect repellent
Reusable water bottle
A journal for reflection (optional but encouraged!)
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Each day blends Pilates, yoga, and adventure with plenty of downtime. Expect Reformer Pilates sessions daily, wellness excursions, and free afternoons to relax or explore.
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Our in-house chef can accommodate most dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.). Please share your requirements when booking.
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Yes. Shared and private room options are both available — solo travelers are welcome.
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You will. All levels are welcome — coaches meet you where you’re at.
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Liberia (LIR) is the easy one — the closest international airport, about a 2.5–3 hour drive to Guiones, mostly highway with a short unpaved stretch at the end. Most guests fly here and take a shuttle (we’ll help coordinate). San José (SJO) often has cheaper or more direct flights from more cities, but it’s a 5–6 hour drive — so from SJO the smart move is the puddle-jumper: a roughly 40-minute Sansa Airlines flight straight into Nosara’s airstrip (NOB), about 10 minutes from Guiones. Sansa also flies the short hop from Liberia (around 20–30 min) if you’d rather skip the drive. Note the small planes have strict luggage limits (about 30 lb) and run daylight-only, roughly 6am–4pm.
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Yes — about a five-minute walk on foot to the sand, with Guiones’ shops and restaurants close by too.
“Black Cat Studio is pure magic. The moment you walk in, you feel challenged and supported—every class is personalized, fun, and transformative. The instructors are world-class, the studio itself is stunning, and the community that forms here is incredibly special in Nosara.”
— Meaghan Smith
Last Call
Want In on the 2027 Retreat?
Drop your email for first access — dates, pricing, and the full itinerary before anyone else. Waitlist members get early-bird rates.