Rejuvenate in Costa Rica

The retreat is designed to support deep renewal while translating longevity science into practical, real-life habits. It offers a guided Prolon 5-Day reset before the retreat, then we will meet in Costa Rica where we will learn how to integrate sustainable longevity practices into daily life, all while being immersed in the Pura Vida culture.

This experience is ideal for individuals curious about longevity, cellular renewal, and mindful living. No prior fasting experience is required. Each participant is supported at their own pace. As part of the cost of joining, you will receive a Prolon 5-Day FMD ahead of the retreat, and we will offer a complimentary VIP group fasting week before the retreat also to support each other before we land in Costa Rica. For most attendees, you’ll be travelling to Costa Rica on Day 6 (your refeeding day) and you’ll immediately immerse yourself in the longevity experience.

Participants will complete the 5-Day FMD before the Costa Rica experience. This pre-retreat FMD is a carefully guided experience, supported through education, daily check-ins, and a nurturing environment. The experience emphasizes understanding the process, not just completing it. This pre-retreat fast will be done as a community (although, we will make exceptions if you cannot join immediately prior), and upon day 6 (your refeeding day), you will travel to Costa Rica for an exclusive longevity immersion.

Costa Rica is home to one of the world’s most studied longevity regions, where lifestyle, food, and nature work in harmony. The environment naturally supports rest, reflection, and renewal.

Monteverde offers a cool, misty, mountain landscape ideal for introspection and grounding, while Santa Teresa brings ocean energy, movement, and reintegration. Together, they mirror the inner journey of reset and renewal. You’ll be able to experience the best of all that Costa Rica offers.

Each day blends gentle movement, nature immersion, rest, and educational sessions. We will be offering curated local experiences with insider access to some of Costa Rica’s most renowned landscapes - from misty cloud forests to a private island escape. Each setting is designed to surprise, inspire, and truly wow.

While following the pre-retreat Prolon 5-Day fast, participants will be guided by experienced professionals with deep knowledge of fasting and longevity practices. Safety, education, and individualized support are prioritized throughout the experience. During the retreat, you’ll be joined by longevity experts and dietitians trained in healthspan to support and personalize your journey.

You’ll leave with practical tools, insights, and routines designed to continue the benefits long after the retreat. The focus is on creating lasting change, not a temporary escape. To deepen the experience and maintaining long all the long lasting benefits we recommend joining our guided Weight and Metabolic Wellness Program.

Encore Retreat is a luxury experiential wellness company creating immersive, expert-led retreats and corporate offsites that integrate longevity science, mindset, and transformative experiences. Designed for curious, growth-minded individuals, Encore Retreat blends evidence-based practices with insider access to extraordinary destinations—creating space for renewal, clarity, and deeper connection.

Encore Retreat was co-founded by Ilanit Blumenfeld, MPH, RDN, CDN, founder of IBG Nutrition, Registered Dietitian and public health expert with over 20 years of experience in nutrition and holistic wellness, and Joanne Russo-Cain, an executive leadership coach with extensive background in hospitality, mindset, and performance consulting. Together, they bring an elevated blend of science, joy, and soulful experience to each retreat.

If you have questions or want to learn more, please contact us at rejuvenate@encoreretreat.com or call 646.326.4658.