Covered and ready
A covered 42 m² shala with speakers and room for up to 18 people on mats. Your place to keep singing when it rains.
MUSIC · SINGING · PLAYA GARZA · NEAR NOSARA
Music and singing
retreats.
A beach house for music and singing retreats. Bring your songs, instruments and people, and shape your own retreat on the beach in Playa Garza, near Nosara, on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.
YOUR VOICES
Let the ocean
set the rhythm.
Music and singing circles are part of House of Waves. When we can, we host singing circles, cacao evenings and gatherings around the fire.
Nature, ocean sounds, barefoot living, tree shade. You bring the teachings; we show you the Costa Rica magic.
Maya, your host · Pura vida from Garza
SPACE FOR YOUR SOUND
The whole place for your group.
- Up to 15 guests, including facilitators, in five stays and the room behind the shala
- A covered 42 m² shala with speakers and room for up to 18 people on mats
- Beachfront spaces for circles, movement, music and sunset gatherings
- Two full kitchens, air conditioning in three stays and fibre internet
A calm, respectful place, not a party house: plan your sessions and sound levels with Maya so the retreat respects our neighbours in Garza.
WITH LOCAL PARTNERS
Extras for your retreat.
- Live music
- Sound healing
- Yoga teachers
- Massage
- Excursions
- Chef or catering
- Airport transfers
Our partners are independent providers. We plan extras with you and check availability for your dates. Message us for a price.
Plan your retreat on WhatsApp ↗THE SPACES
Room to sing,
right by the sand.
Circles by the ocean
Beachfront spaces for circles, movement, music and sunset gatherings, right on Playa Garza.
Two kitchens, one group
Use the two full kitchens and cook together, or ask us about a chef or catering for your group.
WHERE EVERYONE SLEEPS
Five stays and a room behind the shala.
- Beachfront House
Up to 4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 king beds · 1 bathroom · air conditioning · full kitchen - Beachfront Cabina
Up to 2 guests · 1 queen bed · 1 bathroom · air conditioning · mini fridge and blender - Bamboo Cabina
Up to 2 guests · 1 queen bed · 1 bathroom · ceiling and portable fans · freestanding bathtub - Cozy Casita
Up to 3 guests · 1 queen bed and a single bed in the kitchenette · 1 bathroom - Oceanfront Bamboo Van
Up to 2 guests · 1 queen bed · 1 bathroom · air conditioning · kitchen and outdoor kitchen - Room behind the shala
Up to 2 guests · 1 queen bed · shared bathroom · only with the whole place - Together: up to 15 guests · 7 bedrooms · 8 beds · 5 bathrooms
WHEN TO COME
A season for your retreat.
For a mostly outdoor program, December to March is usually the driest period in Guanacaste. April is a transition month; rain returns from May, with another rainy period from September to November. The covered shala keeps your sessions going when it rains.
Green season retreats, May to November →
The retreat house, terms and price guide →
Retiros en español →
From Liberia international airport (LIR), about 2.5 hours by car or transfer; from Nosara airport, about 25 minutes. Plan your route and transfer with Maya.
GOOD TO KNOW
Questions.
Can we bring instruments and play music?
Yes. Bring your songs, instruments and people. The shala has speakers. Plan sound levels and session times with Maya so we respect our neighbours in Garza.
How many people can stay?
Up to 15 guests when you rent the whole place: 13 in the five stays and 2 in the room behind the shala (queen bed, shared bathroom). Include facilitators in your guest count.
Where do we sing when it rains?
In the covered 42 m² shala, with room for up to 18 people on mats.
Can you help arrange live music or sound healing?
Yes, with trusted local partners, along with yoga teachers, massage, excursions, a chef or catering and airport transfers. Partners are independent providers; we check availability for your dates and send you a price.
When is the best time for a music retreat?
For a mostly outdoor program, December to March is usually the driest period in Guanacaste. April is a transition month; rain returns from May, with another rainy period from September to November. The covered shala keeps your sessions going when it rains. Plan your dates and a rain option with Maya.
Do you provide mats?
No. Mats are not provided. Please bring your own for your practice.
How do we get there?
From Liberia international airport (LIR), about 2.5 hours by car or transfer. From Nosara airport, about 25 minutes. From San José (SJO), continue to the Nosara area and Playa Garza by car or an arranged transfer. Plan your route and transfer with Maya for your dates.
How do we book the whole place?
Message us on WhatsApp with your dates, group size and what you are planning. The whole house is from US$750 a night in the green season (August to October) and from US$1,250 in the high season (December to April), all-in, for up to 15 guests. 20% and a simple agreement hold your dates.
YOUR PEOPLE · YOUR SONGS · PLAYA GARZA