7-DAY SACRED PLANT RETREAT FOR GAY & QUEER MEN IN COSTA RICA
Queer Festivals in Costa Rica
For a shorter, more flexible Qasa experience, join one of our queer events, from intimate weekends to vibrant festivals.
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What Are Qasa Festivals
Shorter, Flexible Experiences
Most Qasa events run for a long weekend or several days, making them easier to join than a full retreat.
Celebration With Care
Joy, music, pleasure, and play live alongside consent, boundaries, pacing, and respect.
Nature + Community
Waterfalls, jungle spaces, shared meals, and queer connection are part of the experience.
Clear Audience + Expectations
Every event shows its intended audience, privacy level, clothing guidance, schedule, pricing, and registration process.
John L
This experience introduced me to a community of men who were more than their trauma. I felt liberated, loved, and heard.
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Meet the Hosts, DJs & Guides
Qasa events are shaped by artists, facilitators, DJs, movement guides, community builders, and local collaborators. Each event page introduces the people creating that specific experience.
Shelby Clark
Shelby Clark (he/him) is a certified yoga instructor, trained meditation guide, and somatic facilitator focused on helping queer people unlearn performance and return to authenticity.
Mike Peck
Ben Bellayuto
BEYA (Ben Bellayuto) Is a San Francisco DJ who got his start as a founder of the SF mainstay Polyglamorous, creating events like Sneaks and Pink Block.
Dino Real
Costa Rican multidisciplinary artist and DJ
Dino Real is a Costa Rican multidisciplinary artist. His creative repertoire includes the visual arts, event production, fashion design and DJing.
Paul Wolsch
Costa Rican DJ and underground music collaborator
With a career spanning 17 years, Paul is a prominent figure in the Central American underground scene.
Upcoming Queer Festivals At Qasa
Choose the gathering that matches your energy—or explore each event page for the full schedule, room options, hosts, and registration details.
- Sept 16 - 20 2026
- Jan 14 - 18, 2027
- April 14 - 18, 2027
- June 6 - 12, 2027
Not sure which gathering fits your energy? Talk with our team.
Jeffrey Oliver
This retreat, the accommodations, and the amenities all exceeded my expectations. It is lovely to see such a beautiful queer space in the middle of the jungles in Costa Rica. Will definitely return.
Choose Your Accommodation
Your retreat price depends on the room type you select. All options include the complete Awaken experience, six nights of accommodation, meals, scheduled transportation, preparation, and integration support.
*additional services provided at additional cost
| Accommodation | Investment per person |
|---|---|
| Shared Four-Bed Jungle Cabin | $2,800 |
| Shared Twin Jungle Cabin | $3,550 |
| Private King Cabin | $3,700 |
| Private Deluxe Cabin | $4,000 |
Room availability is confirmed separately for each retreat date.
Same Jungle. Different Energy.
Jungle Fag! Winter Thaw
- Energy: High-energy and party-forward
- Focus: DJs, dance, waterfalls, embodiment, expressive play
- Audience: Gay and queer men
- Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
- From: $800
Queer Burners: Jungle Reunion
- Energy: Creative, participatory, and community-led
- Focus: Burner culture, radical expression, music, play, connection
- Audience: Open to all queer adults
- Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
- From: $800
Tico Pride / Semana Santa
- Energy: Local, social, playful, and accessible
- Focus: Queer community, waterfalls, DJs, movement, celebration
- Audience: Open to Costa Rican and visiting queer adults
- Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
- From: $290
What’s Shared Across Qasa Events
No matter which gathering you choose, you’ll be held by the same land, the same spirit of queer welcome, and the same invitation to move at your own pace.
Queer-centered Community
An environment where you can arrive as yourself and connect without performance.
Jungle Setting
Access to Qasa’s waterfalls, trails, open-air spaces, and natural surroundings.
Beautiful Accommodations
Handcrafted bamboo cabins with shared and private room options.
Shared Meals
Chef-prepared food and time to gather around the table.
Opt-in Culture
Clear agreements, ask-first participation, and space to observe or rest.
Room To Breathe
Each event includes time to enjoy the property beyond the scheduled programming.
Joy With Care Built In
Qasa events can be playful, sensual, expressive, and clothing-optional—but never anything-goes. Consent, pacing, boundaries, and community care are part of the culture.
Everything Is Opt-in
Your yes matters. Your no matters. Changing your mind is always welcome.
Clothing-optional, Never Required
Each event page explains where clothing-optional spaces may occur. Nudity is never an expectation.
Ask First
Touch, participation, photography, and sharing require clear agreement.
No Pressure, Plenty Of Choice
You can go slowly, observe, rest, or participate from the edges.
Clear Team Boundaries
Facilitators, hosts, team members, and attendees follow event-specific agreements and professional boundaries.
Adults Only
Qasa events are for adults 18+ unless a listing explicitly states otherwise.
Stay in the Heart of the Jungle
Shared Four-Bed Cabin
A spacious community option with two bunk beds and room to settle in.
Shared Twin Cabin
Share an airy cabin with one other participant while keeping your own bed and personal space.
Private King Cabin
A spacious private cabin with a king or queen bed, private sink, and jungle terrace.
Private Deluxe Cabin
A quiet private option that can be arranged with one king bed or two twins.
The Land Is Part of the Event
Between the music, workshops, and shared moments, Qasa gives you space to swim, wander, move, eat well, and let the jungle change the pace.
Diamante Waterfalls
Walk to waterfalls and natural pools directly from the property.
Open-Air Shala
A bamboo gathering space for movement, workshops, dance, and community moments.
Chef-Prepared Food
Fresh meals and dietary accommodations according to the event package.
Pool + Jungle Trails
Swim, wander, rest, or explore the property between sessions.
Gym + Movement Spaces
Strength and functional movement facilities with jungle views.
Massage Space
Optional bodywork may be available at an additional cost.
Firepit + Communal Spaces
Gather for conversation, music, storytelling, and nights under the stars.
Alexis Pedroza
I feel Qasa is an absolute “must-go” experience for anyone wanting to explore in a safe queer environment.
Host Your Own Event at Qasa
YOUR PEOPLE. YOUR WEEKEND.
Bring your friends, community, creative collective, or chosen family to the jungle. Qasa can host birthdays, milestone celebrations, queer group getaways, workshops, weddings, wellness gatherings, and private multi-day events—with accommodations, food, shared spaces, and nature all in one place.
Friend + Chosen-family Weekends
Create a private jungle getaway with the people you love.
Birthdays + Milestones
Celebrate something meaningful with rooms, meals, nature, and room to play.
Weddings + Commitment Celebrations
Bring your ceremony and community into a queer-welcoming natural setting.
Workshops + Retreats
Host a creative, movement, wellness, or educational experience.
Creator + Collaborator Getaways
Bring a team, collective, or audience together away from everyday distractions.
Private Property Buyouts
Reserve Qasa for a fully private event, subject to availability and group fit.
What Private Hosting Can Include
Every gathering is built around your group, dates, and format. Our team will confirm availability, capacity, and a tailored proposal.
POTENTIAL INCLUSIONS:
Shared and private
bamboo accommodations
Chef-prepared meals
and dietary accommodations
Use of
the open-air shala and communal spaces
Access to
trails, waterfalls, pool, and property amenities
Event planning
and on-site logistics support
Optional Qasa
facilitators, movement guides, DJs, bodyworkers, or local collaborators
Airport or ground
transportation coordination
Private container
Or property buyout options
Final inclusions, privacy level, staffing, and pricing are confirmed in the proposal.
- Shared and private bamboo accommodations
- Chef-prepared meals and dietary accommodations
- Use of the open-air shala and communal spaces
- Access to trails, waterfalls, pool, and property amenities
- Event planning and on-site logistics support
- Optional Qasa facilitators, movement guides, DJs, bodyworkers, or local collaborators
- Airport or ground transportation coordination
- Private container / property buyout options
Final inclusions, privacy level, staffing, and pricing are confirmed in the proposal.
Is a Qasa Event for You?
This May Be For You If You:
- Want a shorter, more social way to experience Qasa
- Love queer community, nature, music, movement, or celebration
- Value consent, boundaries, and clear participation agreements
- Are comfortable with event-specific clothing-optional environments
- Want both playful energy and room to rest
- Are willing to check the audience details before registering
This May Not Be For You If You:
- Want an anything-goes party without structure or community agreements
- Are unwilling to respect boundaries, pacing, or consent
- Expect every event to have the same audience or level of privacy
- Are uncomfortable in a queer-centered environment
- Want guaranteed access to touch, nudity, substances, or sexual interaction
- Are looking for a clinical or medical program
Connect With Us
We’re excited to meet you and answer any questions you may have. Please choose your preferred communication channel below.
Getting to Qasa
Qasa is located near Dominical, Costa Rica, approximately 3.5-4.5 hours from San José International Airport. Scheduled ground transportation is included for retreat participants at specified arrival and departure times.
From San José
Join the scheduled retreat transfer or arrange private ground transportation.
From Quepos
Take a short domestic flight from San José, followed by ground transportation to Qasa.
Driving
A 4WD vehicle is recommended and may be required during the rainy season.
book a discovery call Here
Take the time to book a call with our team and provide your contact info. This allows us to get to know you better, answer your questions and guide you through the booking process.
frequently asked questions
FAQs
Got questions about our retreats in Costa Rica? Read the FAQs or get in touch via the contact form below.
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Qasa hosts adults-only queer events in Costa Rica that combine community, nature, music, movement, celebration, and creative programming. They are usually shorter and more flexible than Qasa retreats. Each event has its own audience, schedule, privacy level, inclusions, and registration process.
Events are generally shorter, more social, and built around a theme such as Pride, Burner culture, DJs, local community, or seasonal celebration. Retreats are longer, more structured programs with dedicated preparation and integration. The event listing explains exactly what to expect.
The audience varies. Some events are created for gay and queer men, while others—such as Queer Burners gatherings—are open to all queer adults. Every event card and detail page must state the intended audience clearly before registration.
Yes. Qasa events are intended for adults 18+ unless a specific listing clearly says otherwise.
Some events include clothing-optional spaces, but clothing is never required. Each listing explains where clothing-optional environments may occur. Participation, touch, photography, and sharing are always governed by consent and event agreements.
Yes. Many guests arrive alone. Qasa events include shared spaces and community moments, while still giving you room to rest, observe, or participate at your own pace.
Inclusions vary by event. Many packages include programming, accommodation, meals, and access to the property, while transportation or optional services may differ. Each event page provides the final inclusion list and full room pricing before registration.
Choose an event, review the audience, dates, pricing, accommodations, and agreements, then use the Register button on that event page. If you are unsure which event fits, book a free call with the Qasa team.
Yes. Qasa is available for selected private gatherings, including birthdays, weddings, chosen-family weekends, workshops, creative events, wellness gatherings, and group getaways. Accommodation, meals, facilities, logistics, and optional programming can be included in a tailored proposal.
Qasa is located near Dominical, Costa Rica, approximately 3.5–4.5 hours from San José International Airport. Guests can drive, arrange private transportation, or fly domestically to Quepos and continue by ground transport. Event-specific shuttle information is listed on each event page.
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Find Your Next Qasa Event
Choose an upcoming gathering, ask us which one fits your energy, or bring your own people and create something new.
