The Lodging
congo bongo, An eco-village immersed in THE JUNGLE
A WORLD DESIGNED FOR YOU TO SLOW DOWN AND RETURN TO YOURSELf. in community & nature.
YOUR art-filled BUNGALOW has SPACES TO REST, GATHER, AND BE
a home designed for you to exhale
choose a private or shared bedroom
fully enclosed rooms, immersed in nature
Testimonial
“The overall experience with dear black women is amazing. The concept, content, and participants are all so necessary and impactful and exceeded expectations. Just wonderful!”
The Investment
You’ve got the Hook up at 10% Off!
ticket includes group shuttle from airport to Our retreat on the caribbean coast (a scenic 4-5 hours journey).
Pay in full OR overtime with Klarna
Along with the full retreat experience, you’ll have your own private bedroom within one of our bungalows.
Private rooms are ideal for those who value having a dedicated space to rest, and reset, while still enjoying community.
Each bungalow includes:
Fully equipped kitchen
Fully equipped indoor bathroom
Shared communal spaces
Outdoor grilling area
Outdoor shower
Daily cleaning to keep your space fresh and welcoming
Mosquito nets on all beds
50mb fiber optic WiFi
Private beach access
Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, local flowers, and the vibrant sounds of Caribbean nature—from playful monkeys to colorful birds (and yes, the occasional friendly bug!)
Along with the full retreat experience, you’ll stay in a shared bedroom within one of our bungalows.
All shared rooms feature twin beds.
Spacious, social, and thoughtfully designed, shared rooms are ideal for those who enjoy connection while still having comfort and space to unwind.
Each bungalow includes:
Fully equipped kitchen
Fully equipped bathroom
Outdoor grilling area
Outdoor shower
Daily cleaning to keep your space fresh and welcoming
Mosquito nets on all beds
50mb fiber optic WiFi
Private beach access
Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, local flowers, and the vibrant sounds of Caribbean nature—from playful monkeys to colorful birds (and yes, the occasional friendly bug!)
What’s Included?
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Since 2016, Dear Black Women has created spaces where connection feels natural, grounding, and real.
This retreat is no different.
Come be in a space where you will be celebrated.
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Spanning culture, connection and nature, our 6 day, 5 night itinerary will be joy, peace and healing filled.
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Daily meals will be provided each day of the retreat. Meals will be largely prepared and curated by Dear Black Women and award winning chef Ederique Goudia (“Chef E”).
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We will be at Congo Bongo, an eco-village immersed in the Caribbean jungle. A world designed for you to slow down and return to yourself — in community.
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A shuttle will be provided between:
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) → Congo Bongo (Oct 10, 2026)
Congo Bongo → SJO (Oct 16, 2026)
Departure times will be shared with attendees.
If you miss the scheduled shuttle, you will be responsible for arranging your own transportation.
I have more questions...
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This retreat is for Black adult women (cis, trans, non-binary) from anywhere in the world.
If you’re seeking rest, connection, and space to return to yourself in community, you’re in the right place.
Please note: The retreat will be held in English.
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Your retreat experience is designed to be as seamless as possible. The following are not included in your retreat ticket:
Flight to and from the retreat
Personal trip insurance
Additional meals outside of retreat itinerary
Personal shopping
Transportation to and from airport outside of established times
Lodging in any other place in Costa Rica
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Yes. You can select a payment plan at checkout using Klarna or Afterpay.
This allows you to spread your investment over time in a way that works for you.
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Yes, we strongly recommend it.
Travel insurance helps protect your investment in case of unexpected changes.
Please note: Retreat purchases are non-refundable, so we encourage taking this extra step for peace of mind.
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All retreat purchases are non-refundable.
Because of the nature of retreat planning and limited capacity, we are not able to offer refunds for cancellations.
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We’re not able to accommodate arrivals before October 10, as we’ll be preparing the space for your experience.
You are welcome to arrive starting at 2pm on October 10.
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Yes, absolutely.
After you purchase your ticket and receive confirmation from us please contact us via email and let us know you are interested in extending your stay. From there, we will connect you to the owners of Congo Bongo.
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This retreat is designed for adults only.
While we love the little ones — and may offer family retreats in the future — this experience is intentionally created for adult participants.
Testimonial
“dear black women is Empowering and Uplifting. a Great opportunity to connect with other black women.”
I’ve brought you into my dream:
a space for us to be seen, heard, and affirmed.
Together. In paradise.
Will you join us?
