What You Can Expect

All registrations include:

• 5 days / 4 nights luxury accommodation
• Transportation to/from airport
• ✈️ Airfare not included

   

  All-Inclusive, Luxurious & Seamless
  Your registration covers everything — lodging, all meals, drinks, and resort activities. No surprise costs.

  A Rhythm of Rest & Renewal
  After our opening gathering, the rest of the week is built to give you margin. Sleep in, lounge poolside, walk by the beach, share deep conversations — you choose.

  Optional Adventures at Your Pace
  Want to explore? Excursions like snorkeling, jungle hikes, zip lines, spa treatments and cultural tours will be available (at additional cost). Prefer to stay close? That’s perfectly fine too.

Your Hosts

Jeff and Melissa Norwood
Jeff and Melissa Norwood are longtime friends of Barnabas Network and passionate about seeing leaders thrive. They're excited to welcome you to Costa Rica and help make this a refreshing, unforgettable time for you both.

Who Is This For?

• Pastors and church planters

• Marketplace and business leaders

• Missionaries and chaplains

• Nonprofit and ministry leaders

• If you lead others—This week is for you and your spouse.

The Experience at Secrets Papagayo

Secrets Papagayo is a luxurious, adults-only resort nestled on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. With beautifully appointed suites, exquisite dining, multiple bars, spa & wellness options, and tropical grounds, the resort provides the perfect backdrop for deeper connection and rest.

Included amenities:

• Gourmet restaurants & bars
• Resort activities & entertainment
• Spa facilities (treatments available at extra cost)
• Wi-Fi, nightly entertainment
• Optional “Preferred Club” upgrades

You’ll arrive, settle in, and find yourself surrounded by beauty, peace, and space to breathe.

Between the demands of leadership and everyday responsibilities, it’s easy for your relationship to take a backseat. This retreat is designed to help you slow down and reconnect in a way that builds intimacy and refreshes your bond.

Things to Note:

• Refund Policy: Life happens—we understand. Refunds are available (minus a $1500 cancellation fee) up to 45 days before the retreat. No refunds available within 44 days of the event, except in emergencies.

• Some guests may enjoy adult beverages or wear swimwear of all kinds.

• While this is a Barnabas trip, there is no structured program—this retreat is all about time with your spouse.

• The resort is open to other guests outside our group.

• You can upgrade your rooms if you rather have an ocean view. You are also welcome to extend your stay if you want additional R&R for an additional cost.

Travel Information

📍Location: Secrets Papagayo, Costa Rica
🛂 Passport Required (please apply now if you don’t have one—it can take up to 3 months)

Arrival: Monday, November 2nd by 4:00 PM
Departure: Friday, November 6th (late morning or early afternoon flights preferred)
🛫 Book flights early for the best rates!

Airport: Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) — Liberia, Guanacaste Province