March 9 -15, 2026

MARMELI Couples Retreat in Dominicalito, Costa Rica.

What to Expect

Immerse yourself in the energy of love, surrounded by like-minded souls. Hidden in the Costa Rican jungle with Pacific Ocean views, this is a gentle pause from everyday life—a space to reconnect with what truly matters.

Held in the sun-drenched Costa Rican jungle, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this intimate retreat is designed exclusively for couples, devoted to the practice of connection—within oneself, between partners, and with the restorative power of nature. Guided by married couple Mel Semé, Broadway artist, and Marta Cascales, renowned pianist and composer, the gathering invites couples to explore what it means to cultivate a healthy, meaningful relationship.

The retreat unfolds as an immersive personal-growth experience, weaving together music, movement, wellness practices, and intentional dialogue. The program offers practical tools for communication, commitment, and connection—the 3 C’s of the MARMELI framework. Surrounded by lush jungle, gentle ocean breezes, and vibrant tropical life, couples are invited to let nature itself become a guide in deepening their bond.

Music and nature sit at the heart of the week. Live performances, piano meditations, breath-sing, and Marta’s signature Piano Bath create moments of resonance and stillness, opening pathways between inner and outer worlds. Embodied practices—including workouts, dance, forest and beach walks, excursions to waterfalls, and couples massage—bring the teachings into the body, grounding insight through movement and shared presence.

Structured Ágora Talks explore the MARMELI framework and the “three C’s,” while intimate partner exercises and couples circles provide space for honest sharing. Communal meals, including the signature silent dinner, become ceremonies in themselves—inviting presence, attunement, and connection beyond words.

This retreat offers couples a rare opportunity to pause from everyday life, immerse in tropical beauty, and reconnect with what truly matters—together.

Limited to 6 Couples

Reconnect with your body and mind as you escape the noise of everyday life.

MARCH 9 - 15, 2026 — Dominicalito, Costa Rica.

    • Arrival & check-in

    • Gentle free time / beach time

    • Welcome gahtering with live music

    • Dinner

    • Early rest

    • Morning workout

    • Breakfast

    • Ágora Talk (introduction MARMELI State, Three C’s, healthy baseline)

    • Free time at the beach

    • Dinner

    • Morning (imperfect) workout

    • Breakfast

    • Morning excursion (Nauyaca Waterfall)

    • Evening Agora Talk

    • Dinner

    • Morning workout

    • Breakfast

    • Women & Men Circles

    • Lunch

    • Shared integration session: Men & Women

    • Sunset at the beach + live music

    • Dinner

    • Morning workout

    • Breakfast

    • Excursion Kayak/SUP - Mangrove tour

    • Evening Couples Exercises on Communication (sunset)

    • Dinner

    • Upbeat Concert + Dance floor

    • Morning workout

    • Breakfast

    • Gentle yoga + Piano Bath

    • Couples massage and tandem stretches

    • Free time

    • Signature Silent Dinner

    • Main Concert by Mel and Marta as Closing Ritual

    • Gentle Yoga

    • Breakfast

    • Closing Circle

    • Free time

    • Departures

Location: Casa Nautika

 

Casa Nautika is a high-vibration boutique retreat space, designed to support relaxation, alignment, and a deep sense of connection and well-being. It’s filled with light and love, adorned with sacred objects and original art, and equipped with modern amenities to ensure ultimate comfort for every type of guest.

Casa Nautika is located roughly 3 hours drive from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and just 15 minutes from Dominical. Transportation to and from the airport is included.

Meet Mel & Marta

Marta Cascales Alimbau
Born in Barcelona, Spain, is a composer, producer, performer. A Grammy Awards voting member and Deutsche Grammophon artist who collaborates with choreographers and filmmakers, and is the creator of her signature Piano Bath experience.

Mel Semé
Grammy award winner, born in Cuba to Haitian parents, is currently starring in the Broadway musical Buena Vista Social Club. He is also a member of the band Gone Gone Beyond, has appeared on NPR’s Tiny Desk, and works as a producer and multi-instrumentalist.

All inclusive Price per Couple

$4,500 – Queen Cabin
2 Queen beds · Private bathroom · Private Balcony
(1 available)

$4,250 – Master Room
King Bed · Private bathroom
(1 available)

$4,150 – Jungle/Ocean Cabins
Two single beds (can be arranged as one king) · Private bathroom
(2 available)

$3,950 – Ocean and Jungle Views
Two single beds (can be arranged as one king) · Shared bathroom
(2 available)

*All inclusive price per couple

What’s included:

  • 6 nights / 7 days accommodation

  • Chef-prepared gourmet meals made with love and local ingredients

  • Airport transfers

  • All activities in the program

  • In-town transportation

What’s not included:

  • Flights to Costa Rica

  • Extra activitites


Book Your Stay

Queen Cabin | Two People Queen Cabin | Two People
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Queen Cabin | Two People
$4,500.00

Two spacious queen beds · Private bathroom · Private balcony overlooking the lush jungle garden.

Nestled away from the main building for enhanced privacy and deep tranquility, this is your own peaceful sanctuary — embraced by nature, bathed in soft light, and designed for true rest.

March 9–15 · All included.

Master Room | Two People Master Room | Two People
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Master Room | Two People
$4,250.00

Spacious king bed · Private bathroom .

A bright and artfully designed sanctuary where jungle light filters through the windows, offering serene ocean views.

March 915. All included

Ocean View Room | Two People Ocean View Room | Two People
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Ocean View Room | Two People
$3,950.00

Two comfortable single beds (which can be arranged as one king) · Shared bathroom (only with Jungle Room).

Floor-to-ceiling windows opening to lush jungle greenery and ocean views — a serene, light-filled space where nature becomes part of your rest.

March 9–15 · All included.

Jungle View Room | Two People
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Jungle View Room | Two People
$3,950.00

Two comfortable single beds (which can be arranged as one king) · Shared bathroom (only with Ocean Room).

Surrounded by large windows on two sides, the space invites the jungle in — lush greenery just beyond the curtains, creating a peaceful, immersive connection with nature.

March 9–15 · All included

Ocean or Garden Cabin | Two People Ocean or Garden Cabin | Two People
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Ocean or Garden Cabin | Two People
$4,150.00

Two comfortable single beds (which can be arranged as one king) · Private bathroom.

Nestled away from the main building for enhanced privacy and deep tranquility. Immerse yourself in the jungle, letting its sights and sounds become part of your experience.

March 9–15 · All included.

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