Clown & Presence Retreat | Costa Rica | January 3–10, 2027

What happens when you show up fully, let yourself be seen, and follow what comes alive?

Join actor and teacher John Beale for a week of clown and presence practice in Sámara, Costa Rica, January 3–10, 2027. Through movement, improvisation, and play, we’ll explore the pleasure and vulnerability of being here together—trying, failing, surprising ourselves, and beginning again.

This is a chance to step out of your usual patterns, trust your impulses, and discover the humour and humanity in what happens when things don’t go to plan. Our days include morning qigong, clown and presence sessions, and time to rest and enjoy the surroundings.

Open to performers and curious newcomers. No previous clown experience is required.

John trained at the École Philippe Gaulier in Paris and has been teaching clown and embodied performance for over 20 years.

The retreat fee includes seven nights of accommodation, three healthy, chef-prepared meals each full day featuring locally sourced ingredients, and the full training programme. Dinner is included on arrival day and breakfast on departure day.

Shared accommodation: $2,600 USD per person.
Private room: $3,200 USD per person.

Payment in full is required to reserve your place. Spaces are limited.

For full details and registration, contact [email protected].