WRITERS’CIRCLE RETREAT
FEBRUARY 11-16,2027- COSTA RICA
Writers’Circle Retreat
A journey of creativity and connection, where natures inspires your words and your story reaches the heart of others.
FEBRUARY 11–16, 2027
6 DAYS, SÁMARA - COSTA RICA
VIEW PRICING & SECURE YOUR SPOT
Whether you’re writing your first page or your next chapter, spend six days in the Costa Rican mountains with Gay Walley, discovering the voice only you can offer the world.
Gay Walley has published 9 novels, which have been finalists (twice) in Pirates Alley/Faulkner Award and Writer’s Voice Capricorn Award and (twice) Paris Book Festival.
Her last novel, THE WAW, came out in June 2024 with Etruscan Press. Her play LOVE, GENIUS AND A WALK opened in the Midtown Festival in New York 2013, was nominated for 6 awards including best playwright and played in Theatro Techni in London in 2021. Her film, THE EROTIC FIRE OF THE UNATTAINABLE, was selected for 6 film festivals, including in Paris. Gay wrote the film, as well as starred in it!
She teaches classes in New York, edits and ghostwrites.
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An Immersive Retreat Experience
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Luxury Tree Houses
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A Full Mountain
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Double Room Accomodations
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A Sacred Maloca
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Farm to the Table Meals
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Infinity Salt Pool
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Fresh Fruits and Juices
You will leave with new thinking on your writing, having opened some unexpected doors into your work – whether it’s in craft, or thematically, or how to better use your unique talent
PAY IN FULL OR RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR EACH EXPERIENCE
Your spot is confirmed upon payment of the reservation fee.
Once your reservation is confirmed, you will receive:
Official confirmation of your spot
Complete retreat information
Logistical details and next steps
“We move beyond ideology into biology.
Our businesses are not just ideas — they are living organisms.
They breathe through us, evolve with us, and expand with our consciousness.
As we awaken, our enterprises awaken.
As life evolves through us, our creations become vessels of evolution.”
Join us while exploring Sámara’s most beautiful landscapes. After the retreat, guests will have the opportunity to gather as an intimate group and take in the vibrancy of Costa Rica in a relaxed and playful setting.
Frequently Asked Questions
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BIOORG is an immersive experience designed for leaders, entrepreneurs, and teams seeking to integrate consciousness and structure into their organizations. Founded and led by Consciousness Educator, Matías De Stefano and the BIOORG team, this retreat proposes a new way of understanding projects and businesses: as living organisms with a body, soul and spirit.
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This retreat is being hosted at Ater Tumti, a holistic retreat centre in the heart of Costa Rica. Located just 15 minutes from Sámara Beach, guests will have the pleasure of enjoying Ater Tumti’s state-of-the-art amenities including the Maloca for work-shopping and activities, an infinity salt pool overlooking the mountains, a communal kitchen for shared meals and scenic hiking paths for quiet exploration and reflection.
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The closest airport is Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in Liberia, Guanacaste, which is approximately 2.5 hours drive by car. Alternatively, guests may arrive at Juan Santa María International Airport in San Jose, which is approximately 4.5 hours drive by car.
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Accommodations are determined by your ticket. There are 3-tiered ticket options:
1. VIP/ Fully Immersive :: 4 nights accommodations in one of Ater Tumti’s Luxury Treehouses (private room in a double occupancy Treehouse).
2. Standard :: 4 nights accommodations at a modern hotel in Sámara; our guest liaison will handle your booking.
3. Workshops Pass :: guests are required to organize their own accommodations & transportation to Ater Tumti.
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Yes, shared rooms are available upon request. Once you have registered for the event, you will be put in contact with a Guest Liaison who can help you with your request.
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June 23 :: Private welcome + dinner for VIP/ Fully Immersive ticket-holders ONLY.
June 24:: Day 1 of programming for everyone
June 26 :: Final day of programming for everyone.
June 27 :: Farewell breakfast + check-out for VIP/ Fully Immersive ticket-holders ONLY.
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YES. For “Standard Ticket” holders, a daily shuttle service will be provided, transporting you to/from your hotel to Ater Tumti Retreat Centre.
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Our Guest Liaison will provide you with information about the daily shuttle service, including location pick-up/ drop-off.
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No. A Fully-Immersive ticket includes daily breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. You are welcome to bring non-perishable items into your room.
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Lunch and snacks are included with both the “Standard” and “Workshops” tickets. Guests are responsible for their own breakfast & dinner.
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All workshopping equipment and materials will be provided for you. It would be useful to pack:
Notebook/ note-taking device,
Reusable water bottle,
Comfy clothing attire for yoga & breathwork,
Bathing suits,
Travel towel,
Comfortable walking shoes.
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Costa Rica accepts both the local currency, “colones” as well as American dollars.
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Yes. Leading up to the event, guests will receive a detailed schedule outlining the retreat’s daily activities.
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VIP/ Fully Immersive ticket holders will receive direct guidance with Matías De Stefano, the BIOORG team & local facilitators.
All other ticket-holders will receive group facilitation with Matías De Stefano.
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Yes! An Adventure Add-On Package is available. Please notify your Guest Liaison, Carlene McDavid and she will be happy to provide you with more details
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June is a wonderful time to visit Sámara. This marks the beginning of our “green season” with beautiful, sunny mornings and afternoon/ evening rain showers. The weather remains hot, but not as humid as later in the wet season.
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All reservation deposits are non-refundable. Any additional payments made beyond the deposit may follow the refund timeline below. All balances are due & must be paid in full by May 24, 2026.
Before April 24: full refund, excluding the non-refundable deposit
Between April 24- May 24: 50% refund of full ticket price, excluding the non-refundable deposit.
After May 24: No refunds; however, passes may be transferred to another guest before June 1st
Please note, if you paid for your ticket in full-price, the non-refundable deposit rates are as follows:
VIP/ Full Immersion - $1,180.00
Standard - $1,035.00
Workshops Pass - $1,000.00