Families gathering at a long beach table at sunset in Las Catalinas
The Summer Republic
Las Catalinas, Costa Rica · June 12 — 20

A little world
for families,
by the sea.

Nine nights of adventure, wellness, and belonging on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. A hosted family residency — part summer house, part private club, part adventure camp.

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The Promise

Adventure for the kids. Restoration for the parents. Belonging for the whole family.

Most family vacations force parents to choose between taking care of the kids and actually enjoying themselves. The Summer Republic solves that.

Kids get the kind of summer they remember forever. Parents get the kind of vacation they rarely experience. Families come back together each evening — for shared meals, sunset gatherings, and the feeling that summer has its own little republic.

01

For the kids

Surfing, jungle walks, beach games, art, Spanish, scavenger hunts, new friends, and a real taste of independence.

02

For the parents

Movement, wellness, hosted dinners, guided adventures, coworking, and the rare experience of actually resting.

03

For the family

Shared meals, sunset rituals, and community moments that make a coastal village feel like home.

The Experience

Part summer house. Part private club. Part adventure camp.

A temporary world built around beauty, wellness, friendship, and belonging. Designed but not over-scheduled. Families should feel held, not managed — enough structure to create ease, enough freedom to feel like summer.

Nights
Nine
Programmed days
Six — seven
Location
Las Catalinas, CR
Dates
12 — 20 June
Kids learning to surf at sunset
i. Ocean confidence
Adults practicing yoga on a deck overlooking the Pacific
ii. Morning movement
A Day in the Republic

A thoughtful rhythm, from sunrise to sunset.

Indicative. Each day is shaped by the weather, the tides, and the mood of the house.

Hour
For the kids
For the parents
07:30
Ocean confidence & beach games
Sunrise yoga, Pilates, cold plunge
10:30
Surf, art, Spanish, jungle walks
Guided hikes or coworking hours
13:00
Family lunch, pool, rest
Family lunch, pool, rest
15:30
Scavenger hunts, soccer, wildlife
Optional excursions or open time
18:00
Kids dinner & movie night
Parent hour & cocktails
20:00
Campfire stories
Hosted long-table dinner
The Rituals

An institution, not a one-off trip.

Small recurring moments — set by the sun, kept by the community — that families remember and return for. The kind of traditions a child grows up inside of.

The Summer Republic crest
The Republic
Vol. I · MMXXVII
  • 01Opening welcome dinnerRitual
  • 02Morning movementRitual
  • 03Kids councilRitual
  • 04Field dayRitual
  • 05Sunset tableRitual
  • 06Parent hourRitual
  • 07Beach gamesRitual
  • 08Campfire & closing ceremonyRitual
  • 09Family photo momentRitual
  • 10The Republic RulesRitual
  • 11Returner traditionsRitual
Cobblestone walkway in Las Catalinas overlooking the Pacific
Las Catalinas

A car-free coastal village on the Pacific.

Whitewashed walls, terracotta roofs, and footpaths that wind from the jungle to two quiet beaches. Children run barefoot through it. Boats bob in the bay. By morning the village belongs to swimmers and surfers; by evening, to long tables and lanterns.

Region
Guanacaste, CR
Airport
LIR · 45 min
Beaches
Playa Danta · Dantita
Climate
Dry, 84°F
Who it's for

For design-conscious, experience-driven families who value travel, wellness, nature, community, and intentional living.

× Not a generic all-inclusive
× Not a drop-off kids camp
× Not a sterile luxury resort
× Not a rigid itinerary
The Summer Republic
By invitation

The summer your family talks about all year.

The inaugural residency is limited to a small group of families. Tell us a little about yours and we'll be in touch with dates, rates, and what to expect.