Holos × Acraya · Darkness retreats
An Ancient Practice.
Reimagined for Modern Life.
A private darkness retreat experience at Holos, Costa Rica.
Register your interestIn partnership with Acraya, Holos offers a new approach to darkness retreats, bringing together an ancient contemplative practice, purpose-built sanctuaries, intuitive technology, and personalized guidance.
With thoughtful preparation, facilitator support when needed, and post-retreat integration, every journey is supported from beginning to end.
Step away from the outside world and into a space designed for deep contemplation, stillness, and inner exploration.
When the world goes dark, attention turns inward.
Rooted in centuries-old contemplative traditions, darkness retreats offer an opportunity to withdraw from external stimulation and turn your attention toward your inner world.
Without the familiar rhythms of light and visual distraction, space opens for meditation, deep rest, self-inquiry, and experiences that are entirely your own.
During your retreat, you remain in your private dark room sanctuary with the freedom to move between meditation, rest, gentle movement, and silence. The door is never locked, and you remain free to leave at any time.
There is no prescribed outcome. Every journey into darkness unfolds differently.
Every detail designed to let you go deeper.
Acraya is immersed in the Costa Rican rainforest, inspired by sacred geometry, designed with the comfort of a refined hotel and the sensitivity of a space for deep contemplation.
From natural materials to thoughtfully shaped surfaces, every detail is meant to feel intuitive under your hands. As your senses adapt, the room becomes familiar through touch, allowing you to settle more fully into the experience.
Your private sanctuary includes
- Restful comfort
- Organic latex mattress, French linen, organic cotton bedding, and natural fabrics.
- Space for practice
- Custom-designed meditation chair and room for yoga or gentle movement.
- Natural materials
- Teak, hempcrete, and non-toxic finishes chosen for their tactile qualities.
- Thoughtful design
- Rounded corners, raised shelf edges to keep belongings in place, and tactile guide rails for easy orientation.
- Private amenities
- Open-plan bathroom with shower, refrigerator, and reverse-osmosis-purified drinking water.
- Voice-controlled convenience
- Adjust the temperature, contact your facilitator, or record a personal insight without introducing light or screens.
Technology that looks after you, quietly.
Voice-controlled technology allows you to adjust the temperature, access meditation audio, record personal insights, and contact your facilitator without introducing light or screens. Discreet, contactless sensors can monitor physiological signals, including heart rate, breathing, and presence, without wearables or intrusive equipment. The system is designed to alert the support team to potential concerns while preserving the uninterrupted experience of darkness.
Nourishment, thoughtfully prepared.
Inspired by temple food traditions, three thoughtfully prepared meals are delivered to you each day. Prepared with love from organic, seasonal ingredients and letting you taste the flavors of Costa Rica.
One bowl. One spoon. Every dish is designed specifically for dining in complete darkness. Served in a stable, wide-based bowl, each meal is carefully considered for its texture, consistency, temperature, and aroma, allowing you to eat comfortably and intuitively without sight.
Your journey into darkness.
Every retreat is a personal journey, with time to prepare, immerse yourself in darkness, and gently return to the world of light.
An example of a seven-day retreat:
01 · Days 1–2
Arrive & Prepare
Settle into Holos, reconnect with nature, and enjoy the surrounding rainforest, waterfalls, and pool. After dinner on your second day, enter darkness as evening falls.
02 · Days 2–6
Immerse in Darkness
Step away from visual stimulation and into a space for meditation, deep rest, movement, and inner exploration, with personalized facilitator support available whenever you need it.
03 · Days 6–7
Emerge & Integrate
Return to the light at dawn, allowing time to gently readjust, reconnect with nature, and begin integrating your experience before departure.
Retreats range from 3 to 14 days, allowing you to choose between a shorter introduction to darkness and a more extended immersion, guided by your intentions and experience.
Your journey is inward. Your support is always within reach.
Acraya brings together a carefully curated circle of seasoned practitioners, drawing on diverse spiritual and contemplative traditions to offer deeply informed, personalized guidance.
Each journey is supported by experienced, trained facilitators, offering personal guidance from preparation through integration. During your time in darkness, daily check-ins provide a reassuring point of connection, while voice-controlled technology allows you to reach your facilitator whenever additional support is needed.
A thoughtful beginning.
Extended darkness can be a profound and sometimes challenging experience. That is why every retreat begins with a personal screening process.
This conversation allows the Acraya team to understand your intentions, previous experience, and individual circumstances, answer your questions, and explore the most appropriate retreat duration and support for you.
Beyond the darkness.
Your journey can extend beyond your time in your darkness sanctuary. Depending on your retreat and personal intentions, additional experiences and guidance may include yoga, massage, personalized contemplative practices, and guided integration as you return to the world of light.
Together with the natural beauty of Holos, these offerings create space to prepare, reconnect with your body, and carry the experience into everyday life.
Your journey begins here.
If you feel called to experience a darkness retreat, we invite you to take the first step.
Register your interest in a darkness retreat with Acraya at Holos, Costa Rica.
Sanctuary stays from €350 per night.
Personalized facilitation is priced separately according to your retreat duration and individual needs. Full pricing is shared before a reservation is confirmed.
What happens next?
1. Register
Share a few details about yourself and what draws you to the experience.
2. Connect
We will guide you through the screening process, explore your intentions and suitability, and discuss retreat durations, available dates, and facilitation options.
3. Prepare
If the experience is right for you, we will confirm the details and help you prepare for your journey into darkness.
Share your interest.
Tell us where you are.
The darkroom retreat is an intimate, carefully held container. A few details about your practice and intention help us hold the conversation that comes next.
Submitting your interest does not constitute a booking or payment.