Reflect. Connect. Engage...
Our 2027 Immersive Retreat will take place November 1-4 at the breathtakingly beautiful Nekajui, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve. Originating from the Chorotega word for “lush garden,” Nekajui Peninsula Papagayo, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, offers guests a luxury sanctuary for exploration & inner serenity. Nestled deep within the protected land of Peninsula Papagayo, our five-star resort offers exclusive accommodations facing ethereal views of Playa Pochote and the Pacific Ocean.
Engage! Retreats are an opportunity to strengthen meaningful connections among like-minded luxury event industry leaders. Retreats include next-level engagement at exclusive 5-star resorts with an emphasis on wellness, personal development, and professional growth, including outside-the-industry experts, peer-led discussions, and unique experiences.
Nekajui, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve
- Located in the Peninsula Papagayo
- Luxury sanctuary
- Sophisticated dining with ethereal views
Nekajui, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve, takes you on a timeless architectural journey. Natural wonders integrate with Guanacaste’s multicultural narrative in a rich environment deeply rooted in place. Woven gently into the hillside above Playa Pochote, the resort offers a comfortable, elegantly understated midpoint between the traditional and the modern. It is a celebration of craft and place, with simple yet sophisticated architectural lines and a serene palette of local materials & colors, including Costa Rican wood and stone.
Deeper Level Engagement
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, this retreat is designed to inspire, restore, and energize. Together, we’ll cultivate meaningful connections and engage in thoughtful conversations about the future of our industry and the evolution of our businesses. The experience will be enriched by exquisite group dining, curated wellness offerings, and moments of pure relaxation. With the Peninsula Papagayo as our setting, expect a seamless blend of connection, insight, and indulgence.
The Engage! Event Menu
All Upcoming EventsSummits
The Luxury Wedding Business Summit
- 350-500 Attendees
- High Energy Inspiration
- Industry Specific Programming
Engage! Summits are the ultimate in impactful networking and immersive creative events. 350-500 wedding and event industry leaders, innovators, and top names in professional and personal development gather for the highest level of energy and inspiration. Each Summit features tracks based on industry experience, market segment, and area of focus.
Experiences
Global Connections in Luxury Destinations
- 250 Attendees
- Three Day Immersion
- Region Specific Speakers & Connections
Engage! Experiences bring together 250 international event leaders for three full days in some of the world’s most exciting global destinations. They incorporate regionally inspired business development programming and once-in-a-lifetime events.
Retreats
Intimate Gatherings in Exclusive Settings
- Limited to 100 Attendees
- Meaningful & Intimate Gatherings
- Experience Driven Engagement
Engage! Retreats are opportunities for strengthening meaningful connections between 100 like-minded luxury event industry leaders. Retreats include next-level engagement at exclusive 5-star resorts emphasizing wellness, personal development, and professional growth, including outside-the-industry expert facilitators, peer-led discussions, and uniquely immersive experiences.