birchcreek was just what i needed - beautiful grounds, beautiful weather, peaceful surroundings; helpful, friendly staff nutritious and satisfying drinks comfortable room interesting nearby towns - history and architecture i did not take much advantage of gym or spa opportunities except for one fabulous massage

I have made 5 separate trips to Birchcreet for a total of 33 days and have lost a total (and maintained) of 33 pounds. I am a 46 year old business owner and arrived at Birchcreek last September at a weight of 199 pounds. My goal to lose 40 pounds will be achieved at the end of my next stay... More

I just came back from a 6 night stay at Birchcreek Costa Rica; and I am already planning for my next stay. This time it will be for longer. The staff (massage therapist, yoga instructor, fitness trainer) as well as Ron and Julie and their support staff are all wonderful. Everyone is very friendly and attentive. The manicured grounds are... More

I visited Birchcreek Costa Rica in February 2013 for 21 days. If I could I would go for another 21. I lost 28.4 pounds and more importantly, I have lost 10.5 more since I have been home. The program was outstanding. I am off my blood pressure medications, my cholesterol is back where it should be and I have been... More

If you are looking for a life-changing, challenging, educational place this is it. I stayed for 28 days and loved it!!! The staff is awesome and more than accommodating to your every need. I found it to be exactly what I was looking for. It is in a beautiful location, the rooms are nice and comfortable, and the program is... More

I stayed 13 days and found the program to be equal or exceed what I had expected. I found the juices enjoyable, and was not hungry after day 1. The staff are very friendly. The fitness routines were enjoyable overall, and sightly strenuous at times. The building and grounds are a little tired, but there was always a comfortable warm... More

I had a 50/50 experience at Birchcreekretreat in Costa Rica. Here is what I was not happy about: 1.Location not as described( very difficult beach access). The resort is really hard to find as there were no signs at the road with the name of the place( I'm still not sure of the correct name. Birchcreek?Sunset? Who knows?) 2.Accommodations (... More

My daughter and I went to the Birchcreek's Costa Rica location for 6 nights stay. We arrived there on Sunday around 5:00 PM and was given one dinner juice and off to our room and was charged a full day stay for two which is not cheap. We could have had that juice in a nicer hotel which was just... More

This retreat was horrible. Please do not waste your money going here. They add charges and taxes when you get there. The diet is not flexible. If you do not like the juice there are little to no substitutes. The Costa Rican location is on top of a steep hill and if you have difficulty walking or just out of... More