Choose Again

You've Tried Traditional Therapy, Meditation And Pushing Through - You're Ready For Profound Change - These 10 Days Are For You.

Join us at the Choose Again retreat center in Costa Rica for a transformational healing experience with 20 years of proven results. Designed for those who are tired of managing and ready to heal at the root. Your life is not about coping, it's about thriving.

What If the Patterns That Keep Holding You Back Weren’t Flaws, but Outdated Beliefs Formed to Protect You? What If You Could Truly Break Free From Cycles of Self-Sabotage and Reclaim Lasting Peace?

The truth is, negative beliefs are the root cause of persistent psychological suffering. They are adopted during painful experiences to help us survive. While they once served a purpose, these beliefs now distort how we see ourselves and the world, driving patterns of self-deception and reactive, conditioned behavior.

The good news is this: when even one of these beliefs begins to shift, your entire experience of life begins to transform.

This is why we created our Costa Rica Retreats. At the heart of this experience is the Six Steps to Freedom, a powerful process developed by Diederik Wolsak to uncover and heal the beliefs that keep negative patterns in place.

These are not abstract ideas. They are clear, repeatable steps that allow you to trace and heal any belief system, in a judgment-free environment where your innate and peaceful nature is restored.

You are not alone in seeking lasting peace. But change begins with a choice. With just a little willingness to see things in a new light and to question old beliefs, freedom becomes your new way forward.

What You'll Experience

Therapeutic Group Sessions

Therapeutic Group Sessions

​Dive deep every day, into the core beliefs that drive negative patterns of thought and experiences in your life,  and emerge with a lifelong tool for peace of mind.

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Yoga, Mindfulness and Breathwork Sessions

Integrate movement and mindfulness with gentle yoga and awareness practices daily. Gain profound insight and perspective during our focused and intensive holotropic breathwork sessions.

Whole Natural Foods

Whole Natural Foods

Farm-to-table meals in a healing environment are served family-style three times daily. Snacks and refreshments are available throughout the day.

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Serene and Beautiful Outings

Outings to local hot springs, beaches, and restaurants. Integrate the work you are doing while enjoying the natural beauty of Costa Rica.

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Nature Walks and Lake Swimming

Mindfulness walks and swimming outings at our retreat center on Lake Arenal, Costa Rica.

Extended After Care

Extended After Care

We're here for you after your stay, with an extensive after-care package included for every participant, providing private coaching sessions, group therapy and more.

Book a Discovery Call to Join Us Today.

An Investment in Your Freedom

10 Night Holistic Retreat - Shared Accommodation

$7,800 USD

per retreat - all included

Share a cabana with one other guest. Each cabana has lake or mountain views with an ensuite bathroom. 8 guest spots available, maximum.

10 Night Holistic Retreat - Private Accommodation

$9,900 USD

per retreat - all included

A private cabana with lake or mountain views and an ensuite bathroom - limited availability.

24 Night Holistic Retreat - Shared Accommodation

$15,600 USD

for 2 retreats - plus 4 nights in-between.

A shared cabana with lake or mountain views and an ensuite bathroom - limited availability. Contact us about pricing for a private accommodation.

Financial Assistance Is Available

Choose Again offers a generous financial assistance program when pricing is the only barrier to attendance. Please reach out to review options with us.

Upcoming Retreat Dates

Our 10 Night Retreats Begin Every Other Sunday Throughout the Year.

Fall 2025

October 19 - 29
November 2 - 12
November 16 - 26
​November 30 - December 10

Winter 2025-2026

​December 14 - 24
December 28​ -​ January 7​
January 11 ​- ​21​
January 25 ​- ​February 4​
​February 8 - 18
February 22 - March 4
March 8 - 18

Spring 2026

March 22 - April 1
April 5 - 15
April 19 - 29
May 3 - 13
May 17 - 28
May 31 - June 10

Ready for a Friendly Call to Review?

Our top priority today is ensuring that our retreats are the best decision for you, and that our work resonates with your goals. Contact us for a no-pressure, friendly call to review.

Your Questions Answered

I'm successful but struggling inside. Is this really for me?

Yes. This work is extremely beneficial for people who seem to have everything together on the outside but feel stuck in some aspect of their lives. 

Is this a luxury retreat or serious inner work?

This is serious, life-changing inner work in a beautiful, supportive environment. While El Cielo is stunning and the accommodations comfortable, you're coming to do profound healing work, not to relax on vacation.

Are meals included in the retreat packages?

Yes, all retreat packages include healthy, locally-sourced meals prepared by our on-site chefs to enhance your wellness experience.

Is transportation from the airport to Choose Again provided?

Yes, we offer complimentary transportation from the LIR airport to our retreat center for all guests upon arrival and departure. Please contact us about other travel options.

What should I pack for my stay at the retreat?

​We will supply you with a list of recommended items to bring for your stay.

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Choose Again El Cielo Center - Costa Rica

Google Reviews

A Life changing experience to go there and worth every penny! The centre of El Cielo is exactly how the name says… heaven on earth! It is peaceful and the staff is incredibly supportive, loving and very experienced. I still dream about the most healthy, nourishing and delicious food. In the 10 days of the retreat, I have learned more about myself than in 4 years of continuous spiritual work. Thank you🙏🏼

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Nicole Marra

Nicole Marra

3 months ago

Een waanzinnig mooi centrum met de beste therapie ooit!

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Marlies De Bruijn

Marlies De Bruijn

2 years ago

New Greivin

New Greivin

3 years ago

I've been twice to the centre and cannot say enough about it. The program itself is life changing and transformational and the location, people, and experiences are priceless.

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lauren olson

lauren olson

3 years ago

Sophie Huang

Sophie Huang

5 years ago

Google Reviews Cont.

Choose Again and their entire team is an incredible gift to the world. I’ve been practicing their work since the beginning of 2018. I then visited El Cielo in Costa Rica in October of that year. To say the work and this place changed my life is an understatement. This is truly a space where you can simply be all that you are and heal your heart with practical tools that work on every day life. The retreat center is beautiful. The mindfulness space where we practice yoga, meditation, Breathwork and so much more is so sweet. The open kitchen looking over lake Arenal is breath taking. I appreciated the structure and schedule. It allowed for lots of reflection and growth within while providing activities to engage deeper. Of course it’s challenging and you have to be willing to do YOUR work. It’s really a space where you get out what you put in. I’m not sure what the other person is talking about when they say it’s not the same but it’s still ran by the same people that started it. Seems fishy to me but hey... they have their own healing to do. As we all do. If you’re struggling in any way, this place will lovingly guide you back to yourself. It’s a practice and you are worthy of the joy and peace that resides within you. Within us all! I will forever be grateful to my teacher Diederik Wolsak, counselor Gadi and Paul and all the other staff and attendees. It’s been over three years now and I use this work every day. I teach it in my practices and share my love everywhere I go. It’s a good life today. All because I learned to Choose Again!

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Aiua Wild

Aiua Wild

4 years ago

I went to Choose Again Centre in Costa Rica for an amazing month. El Cielo is a great place to heal your mind. The food was great and lodging comfortable and clean. And the daily program has opportunities for self reflection, intention and gratitude. The location of center in the midst of lush landscape is delightful. Finally, I am grateful for the staff and facilitators. Great job, all!

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Zorina Wolf

Zorina Wolf

3 years ago

Choose again has changed my life. The practice of the 6 steps to freedom has given me peace of mind. I hope to return one day for a longer stay.

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Sabrena Miller

Sabrena Miller

4 years ago

Choose Again, what a life saver this organization has been to me in my life's journey! My visit to the center was life changing. The counselors were so helpful in guiding me through their six step process to clear the blocks to who I am. These six steps have changed me forever! The whole program they have set up made it a very comfortable and safe place to share my fears and anxiety. I am absolutely grateful to Choose Again. I highly recommend this center if you are having any difficulties, stress or anxiety in your life. What they taught me has change my life forever! 💯❤

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Deanna Townsend

Deanna Townsend

4 years ago

"When the student is ready the teachers will appear." That has been my life experience and is very true for me with the Choose Again Society. I fortunately had some exposure to the Choose Again studies prior to my life exploding in a hundred ways so I knew exactly where it was that I needed to immerse myself at and that was in Costa Rica at the Choose Again healing center. There I was guided into a journey of self healing with very capable counselors. I was given the gift of being able to unearth all of my misbeliefs about myself and reveal the Truth of who I am now and have always been. Innocent, Whole, Complete, Joyous, Love. The center itself is quite wonderful with quiet rooms, beautiful views, wonderful food, amazing wildlife and time to just be. I use the tools I learned there in my daily life. It is also great knowing that I am supported with online circles or one on one counseling after leaving the center and I have created a whole new friendship group within the Choose Again Society.

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Vicki Russell

Vicki Russell

4 years ago

I have been practicing the choose again six steps for around 3.5 years now and have seen incredibly positive changes in my life and in all my relationships, including the one with myself. It’s amazing how I have a simple tool now to learn from any upset or feeling that I used to want to escape from (preferably by overeating or overworking myself). I have a ton of experience with traditional counselling which has never helped as profoundly or with such lasting effects as choose again.

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Nicole Marra

Nicole Marra

2 years ago