Costa Rica's Southern Pacific coast is an adventure playground. From El Nido, you can:
We can arrange any of these off-site excursions (and many more) or help you plan your own adventures.
Adi is a seasoned yoga teacher with over 20 years of experience leading transformative retreats and classes around the world. As the founder of Hot Yoga Asheville, she built a thriving community centered on empowerment, growth, and authentic connection.
Her approach to yoga goes beyond the physical practice—it's about creating spaces where people feel safe to explore, heal, and transform. At El Nido, Adi brings her deep understanding of what makes a retreat truly impactful: intentional space-holding, nourishing community, and the freedom to simply be.
When she's not teaching or hosting retreats, you'll find Adi exploring Costa Rica's waterfalls, practicing Spanish with locals, or dreaming up new ways to support people on their wellness journeys.
Adi's Specialties:
Matthew is a musician and skilled builder who brings creativity, sustainability, and soul to everything he touches. His vision for El Nido was to create a space that honors the land's natural beauty while providing modern comfort and functionality.
As a musician, Matthew understands the creative process intimately. He designed El Nido's recording studio and spaces with artists in mind—places where inspiration flows naturally and the environment supports deep work. His use of salvaged materials, natural elements, and thoughtful design reflects his commitment to sustainability and authenticity.
Matthew's musical background infuses El Nido with rhythm and harmony. Whether he's building a new structure, fine-tuning the studio, or playing music by the fire pit, his presence reminds everyone that creativity and craftsmanship are forms of meditation.
Matthew's Specialties:
