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Step Into Community

A 4-Day Retreat for People Exploring Intentional Community

📍 Costa Rica

January 9-12, 2027

 
5 early spots available at the lowest pricing!
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Craving connection, but are you ready to live in community?

 

Maybe you’ve done online research, visited a few places, or even had a taste of communal living in the past.

And now, the call to community feels stronger than ever.

But the big questions still swirl…

  • Is community living right for me?
  • How do I actually make this happen?
  • What kind of community is my match?
  • Do I have enough value to offer?
  • Am I confident I can make this leap?
  • Is it even possible at this stage in life?

These are all critical questions on the journey.
You’re not alone in asking them.
And you don’t have to figure it out alone, either.

That’s what this retreat is for.

Step into community with confidence and clarity.


Join the four-day immersive experience designed to help you step forward on your path to intentional community living.

Led by Cynthia Tina, founder of Community Finders and Ecovillage Tours, and a longtime community matchmaker, this is a rare opportunity to step away from daily life and step into what could be your next chapter.

Whether you’re just starting to explore the idea of intentional community, or you’re already deep in the search—take some time out of life as usual to join us in beautiful Costa Rica.

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During our time together, you’ll:

  • Get clarity on where you are in your journey and what kind of community fits you best

  • Explore what you have to contribute—and what you don’t (yet!)

  • Learn how to confidently evaluate communities so you don’t waste time on the wrong fit

  • Practice presenting yourself in ways that feel honest, grounded, and empowered

  • Gain tools, support, and a boost of confidence to move forward—on your terms

  • Live in community for a few days and feel what that’s really like

Who this is for:

You’re ready for a new chapter.
Maybe you’re navigating a big transition—retirement, caregiving, a breakup, a change in health—or just feeling a deep yearning for more connection.

Whether you’re community-curious or community-committed, this retreat will leave you with:

  • Clarity on what kind of community is right for you

  • Confidence in who you are and what you bring to the table

  • Tools and insights to take action—especially for when visiting communities

  • Authentic connection with others on a similar path

  • A lived experience of community to guide your next steps

  • A chance to pause, reflect, and breathe—away from the overwhelm

Join us in Costa Rica 🌿

We're booking a stunningly beautiful getaway for your retreat with us, so you can rest and relax into community. 

January 9-12, 2027

📍Location to be finalized

Escape winter and join us in the warm tropics Costa Rica at a stunning retreat center.

Private room upgrades available for those seeking quiet, yet plenty of connection nearby.

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👋 Meet your retreat guide Cynthia, the community matchmaker

 

Cynthia Tina is the author of Intentional Community: Choosing Community Living for Better Housing, Health, and Happiness.

She has visited over 200 communities across the globe, lives in a Vermont ecovillage, and helps thousands every year take their first steps toward connected, sustainable living.

She’ll help you navigate your own path—whether you’re dreaming of moving into a community, traveling among many communities, or ready to build something from the ground up.

In Costa Rica, you'll get to retreat Jason!

Longtime Costa Rica resident, Jason Thomas is the Director of our Ecovillage Tours in the region.

With a deep background in permaculture, community living, and regenerative culture, he’s led multiple journeys across the country and co-founded Finca Fruition, a permaculture homestead and education center. He’s also the host of Regeneration Nation Costa Rica, a podcast highlighting projects working toward social and ecological well-being.

Grounded and welcoming, Jason brings a rich blend of experience and heart to his role as co-facilitator.

How you can join

 

We’re curating a small group of 16 people per retreat to ensure meaningful connection.

To request a spot, please fill out a short application.

Once your application is approved, you'll be sent a payment link to confirm your reservation.

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Retreat Pricing

This retreat is intentionally designed as a small-group immersive experience with meaningful facilitation, connection, and support. 

Shared Accommodations

$1,499 USD

  • 3 nights shared lodging

  • All meals from dinner on Day 1 through lunch on Day 4
    (fresh, local and organic + adapted to your dietary needs)

  • Workshops, facilitation, and group sessions

  • Excursions to nearby communities or local natural spots

  • Your own printed booklet with reflection prompts and exercises

Super Early Pricing

The first 5 participants may reserve their space for:

$1499 $1299 USD

Private Room Upgrade

Reserve a private bungalow or private room for:

+$400 USD

FAQs

Testimonials

Now in it's third year, this retreat has beautiful stories to share from past participants.

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Fred B.

I have never been on a retreat before. I confess I enjoyed myself immensely. The best way to describe it is that like minded people with similar beliefs and hopes came together. We all enjoyed being together, exploring the possibilities available for a future with common goals, dreams, and ideas. The coordinator Cynthia Tina is extremely talented, and had prepared 3 days of experiences, learning and sharing that left me a changed person. I can now conceive of the steps I need to concentrate on, in order to end up in an intentional living community. Bravo Cynthia!!!

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Jill T.

A wonderful experience on so Many levels. Aside from a glorious resort setting, amazing accommodations and meals, this is I’m sure the best way to understand my journey to community life with the guidance of the Ecovillage team. Such caring and integrity. Deep inner processing, the power of group support to move forward.

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Timothy B.

An absolutely Incredible experience with Cynthia, Jason, Nathan and the rest of the participants! The days had a perfect flow with an incredible retreat grounds and meals. Morning movement and vision practices. Activities that helped me connect with the other participants and get to know myself better as well as whatnot is that I’m really looking for. The guidebook is invaluable that we received to help reflect and plot course on my own personal journey into community. I could not recommend this event enough. Great work!

Ready to step forward?

 

Not everyone will understand your desire to live differently.
But we do.
And you’re not alone.

Join this special retreat to step towards community.

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