In service to your art and a better way of life.
Your own schedule, your own coach, your own pace. A fully personalized aerial training experience in the Costa Rican jungle.
Tailored to You
Not everyone wants a group retreat. Some people come to Airborne Arts with a clear set of personal goals and a desire to work at their own rhythm, without adjusting to the pace or schedule of a larger group. That is exactly what a private retreat is for. It is you, your coach and a training plan designed entirely around what you want to accomplish. No compromises. No shared time slots. No waiting for your turn on the rig.
Private retreats at Airborne Arts are led by our team of expert coaches, including Jonathon Conant, co-founder of Trapeze School New York. Our coaches carry decades of experience performing on stages around the world, coaching students of every level and building one of the most respected aerial training facilities in Central America. When you book a private retreat, you get direct access to that experience, one on one, for as many days as you choose.
This format works beautifully for individuals who want focused skill development on flying trapeze, aerials, pole and circus arts. It is also one of the most popular options for couples. Whether you are celebrating a honeymoon, an anniversary, or simply looking for a shared experience that goes beyond a typical vacation, training together under expert guidance in this setting is something you will talk about for years. Picture learning your first trapeze catch together, then heading to the infinity pool to watch the sun set over the Pacific.
The property itself does a lot of the work. Airborne Arts sits in the mountains of South-West Costa Rica, overlooking the Diamante valley and an 1,800-foot waterfall. The architecture is handcrafted. The food is organic and locally sourced. The jungle is alive with toucans, howler monkeys and hummingbirds. You are not just booking training sessions. You are booking an immersive experience in one of the most extraordinary places on earth, with the freedom to shape every day exactly the way you want.
The VIP Difference
Every detail is built around your comfort, your goals and your pace. This is not a trimmed-down version of a group retreat. It is something entirely different.
Train directly with our seasoned pros in focused sessions designed around your skill level and objectives. Whether you are a complete beginner or a professional performer preparing for competition, your coach adapts every session to you. No sharing. No waiting. Just dedicated instruction with undivided attention.
Before you arrive, we work with you to understand your goals, your experience and what you want to walk away with. Your coach builds a personalized training plan that may focus on one discipline or span several. Want to dedicate three days to trapeze and two to silks? Done. Want to spend the whole week on a specific trick sequence? We will make it happen.
You decide when you train, when you rest and when you explore. If you are an early riser, we will have the rig ready at sunrise. If you prefer lazy mornings and late afternoon sessions, that works too. There is no fixed itinerary. Your days unfold the way you want them to.
The Master Suite at Airborne Arts is widely considered one of the most romantic rooms in Costa Rica. Views of the Pacific Ocean, mountain ridgeline and an 1,800-foot waterfall, all visible from the bed. Thirty-foot hand-painted ceilings. A giant stone bathtub. VIP guests get first access to this room.
During your scheduled sessions, the flying trapeze rig and the Temple of Light aerial studio are yours alone. No other guests, no other groups. Just you, your coach and the jungle. This means more attempts, faster progression and a level of focus that group settings simply cannot match.
Round out your retreat with Costa Rican adventures, creative experiences and romantic extras. Options include guided waterfall hikes, surfing lessons at Dominical, paragliding over the Pacific, learn Spanish with local teachers, salsa dancing, recording time in the on-site music production studio, couples massage, or a private chef dinner under the stars. We will help you plan a week that feels uniquely yours.
Is This for You?
Private retreats attract a wide range of guests. What they all have in common is a desire for focused, personalized attention in an extraordinary setting.
Aerialists, athletes and curious beginners who want dedicated coaching without the compromises of a group format. You set the intensity. You set the goals. Every minute of rig time is yours.
Learning to fly together is unlike any other couples experience. It requires trust, communication and a willingness to push past comfort zones. Add the romance of the property and the jungle setting and you have something truly unforgettable.
The Master Suite, the jungle, the views, the private chef meals and the thrill of flying trapeze together make this one of the most unique honeymoon destinations in Central America. Romance and adventure, woven into every day.
Professional aerialists and circus performers who need dedicated rig time with an elite-level coach. Work on new material, refine existing acts, or build conditioning in a distraction-free environment designed for serious training.
Some guests simply prefer the intimacy and flexibility of a private experience. No icebreakers, no group meals if you do not want them, no shared schedules. Just the retreat experience on your own terms.
Bring your partner, your kids, or a few friends and enjoy the property together with personalized coaching and full flexibility. Private retreats accommodate small groups of up to four people who want a tailored experience.
A Day in Your Retreat
Every day is yours to shape. Here is one way it might unfold. But the beauty of a private retreat is that no two days need to look the same.
Wake up to views of the Pacific Ocean and the mountain ridgeline from your room. Step outside to the sounds of toucans and howler monkeys. Breakfast is served whenever you are ready: fresh tropical fruit, eggs from local farms, homemade bread and Costa Rican coffee.
Meet your coach at the rig or in the Temple of Light studio for a focused training session. Whether you are working on your first knee hang or polishing a double somersault, every minute is dedicated to your progression. Two hours of private coaching with rest breaks built in.
After lunch, the afternoon is yours. Float in the infinity pool overlooking the valley. Hike to Nauyaca Falls, a 200-foot double waterfall with a natural swimming hole. Walk the trails that wind through the property. Or simply read a book in a hammock and let the jungle do its thing.
Dinner is prepared by our private chef using locally sourced, mostly organic ingredients, served family-style at the hand-carved wooden table. Afterward, head to the on-site music studio for a jam session, sit by the fire pit, or grab a blanket and watch the stars from the deck. You are 2,000 feet above the valley floor. The sky is enormous.
Private retreats are quoted individually based on the duration of your stay, training goals, accommodation preferences and any add-on experiences you would like to include. Every retreat is different, so we prefer to have a conversation about what you are looking for before putting together a proposal. Reach out and tell us what you have in mind. We typically respond within 24 hours with a personalized quote.
"Our journey was rewarded by breathtaking views of the ocean, mountains and the tallest waterfall in Costa Rica! My boyfriend and I had a quiet stay, got in some trapeze lessons, enjoyed the scrumptious meals and had an epic hike to the nearby waterfalls. What really made our stay here over-the-top was the care with which we were treated by the owners. I have never met such kind and open people!"
"Put some adventure in your travel"
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Tell us about your goals, your preferred dates and who you are bringing. We will design a retreat experience that fits you perfectly.
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