Bloom Digital Nomad Program
April 27 – May 4, 2025

Engage in private and interactive activities to evaluate your personal goals, skillsets, financial dreams, and desired lifestyle.

Create a Life You Love: How to be Successful as a Digital Nomad

Join a Digital Nomad Program with Esc.

Discover the perfect balance of work and play at Esc’s digital nomad village in Popoyo, Nicaragua. This all-inclusive digital nomad retreat features fully equipped studio apartments, a state-of-the-art coworking center, and all the amenities you need for a productive and inspiring remote work experience.

Connect with like-minded professionals, enjoy yoga, surf lessons, and enriching workshops on thriving as a digital nomad. With healthy meals, seamless transportation, and breathtaking surroundings, this retreat offers the ultimate way to work, explore, and unwind in paradise.

Bloom Digital Nomad Program: What's Included?

Accommodation & Co-working Spaces
Meals & Unlimited Beverages
Wellness & Relaxation
Digital Nomad Workshops
Private Shuttle Transportation

Your stay at the Esc Digital Nomad Hotel includes fully outfitted studios designed for digital nomads. Each studio offers air conditioning (AC), high-speed internet, hot water, and access to all Esc facilities, ensuring a hassle-free living experience.

You’ll also enjoy 24/7 access to our co-working spaces, ideal for productive workdays. With private workstations, meeting rooms, and a quiet, professional environment, you’ll have everything you need to stay focused and get work done, all while enjoying our café offering unlimited coffee, juices, and smoothies.

Fuel your productivity with three delicious, healthy meals each day at El Tigre Restaurant or Mag Rock. We focus on nourishing, wholesome meals that keep you energized and satisfied.

Additionally, you’ll have access to unlimited beverages coffee, tea, and fresh drinking water to keep you refreshed throughout your day. Whether you’re working or relaxing, the right fuel is always available to keep you going.

Balance your work and personal life with our wellness offerings. Enjoy unlimited yoga classes designed to help you unwind, recharge, and stay active. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned practitioner, our yoga sessions are perfect for all levels. Plus, enjoy one relaxing massage to relieve stress and boost your well-being.

To make the most of your retreat, you’ll also have the opportunity to take part in a group surf lesson ideal for beginners or anyone wanting to improve their skills in the waves of Guasacate. Embrace relaxation, adventure, and wellness in one place.

To help you thrive as a remote worker, our retreat offers six workshops designed to equip you with all you need to know to live a successful, productive, and balanced remote life. These sessions are packed with valuable insights on productivity, time management, and making the most of your remote lifestyle.

Learn practical tips and strategies for balancing work with travel, increasing efficiency, building your brand, enhancing your skillset on the digital landscape, and maintaining a successful work-life balance. Whether you're new to the digital nomad world or looking to refine your skills, these workshops will equip you with the tools you need to succeed.

Getting around is made easy with our private shuttle service. We’ll transport you between Esc, Mag Rock, and the nearby points of interest near Casitas Pacifica, located on the stunning Guasacate beaches.

This includes airport pick-up and drop-off, so you can focus on what matters most working, exploring, and enjoying your time at the retreat, without worrying about logistics.

Accommodation & Co-working Spaces

Meals & Unlimited Beverages

Fuel your productivity with three delicious, healthy meals each day at El Tigre Restaurant or Mag Rock. We focus on nourishing, wholesome meals that keep you energized and satisfied.

Wellness & Relaxation

To make the most of your retreat, you’ll also have the opportunity to take part in a group surf lesson ideal for beginners or anyone wanting to improve their skills in the waves of Guanacaste. Embrace relaxation, adventure, and wellness in one place.

Digital Nomad Workshops

To help you thrive as a remote worker, our retreat offers four "How to Be a Digital Nomad" workshops. These sessions are packed with valuable insights on productivity, time management, and making the most of your remote lifestyle.

Learn practical tips and strategies for balancing work with travel, increasing efficiency, and maintaining a successful work-life balance. Whether you're new to the digital nomad world or looking to refine your skills, these workshops will equip you with the tools you need to succeed.

Private Shuttle Transportation

This includes airport pick-up and drop-off, so you can focus on what matters most working, exploring, and enjoying your time at the retreat, without worrying about logistics.

What will you learn?

Transformative Workshops Designed to Inspire, Empower, and Elevate Your Retreat Experience!

Dream Big: Envision Your Future & Set Your Intentions

Through a blend of private and interactive activities, you will take a close look at your personal goals, your skillsets to use or obtain, your financial dreams, and the lifestyle you want.

You will gain clarity on what IS working out for you, and tap into those strengths and skills.

You will also hone in on what IS NOT working for you (usually casual decisions and patterns) and learn how to make small changes that manifest big results.

Set your intentions for the week and your future lifestyle as a digital nomad.

Mastering the Lifestyle

Discover the core values that drive you and craft a realistic budget that ensures the good things you love in life are within reach each day. This workshop will help you understand how a career as a digital nomad life will add value to your life.

You will also link the realistic cost to get you there by creating a budget personalized to the life you are creating. We will also provide you with money-saving hacks, ease the cost of travel, as well as support with basic banking and financial guidelines.

This will help you zero in on remote jobs that provide the income you need for a location-independent lifestyle.

Branding and Value

Brand Identity Workshop: If you are an entrepreneur and are starting your own company, this workshop will develop your brand’s core identity, detailing its mission, target audience, and unique value propositions to resonate with ideal clients.

If you are shifting from a traditional, location-bound career into working remotely, this workshop will help you reframe your skillset and experiences to enhance your profile in the digital workforce. You will learn creative ways to digitize your talent and how to access online learning tools to upskill yourself for specific remote gigs.

Strategy & Refinement

Refine your business brand or professional profile by using peer and expert feedback, enhancing positioning, and preparing for advanced applications.

You will further explore pathways to creating your own online business as an entrepreneur. You’ll be directed to active job boards and other resources and learn how to seek remote work successfully.

Building Your Online Presence

Website Building Workshop: Guidance on structuring and refining websites to better align with brand strategies and attract ideal clients. You will learn how to hone your resume to highlight specific skills, revamp your online presence on LinkedIn or other social media profiles, and learn how to curate Cover Letters for specific roles and job openings.

Hands-On Application: Participants apply the concepts discussed to start building or revamping their websites with expert feedback.

Integration & Feedback

Presentation of Projects: Each participant presents their refined projects and strategies to the group for comprehensive feedback.

Strategic Integration and Continued Growth: Refine business strategies using feedback, integrate program learnings into daily practices, and plan for sustained growth with accountability strategies, follow-up support, and community engagement.

Where You Will Live

Welcome to Esc, a digital nomad village designed to redefine the way you live and work.

Esc is a specially designed digital nomad village in Central America, providing a home for remote professionals who crave an alternative to the typical corporate workspace. As part of the Emerald Coast in Nicaragua, our community isn’t just a stop on your travels – it’s a place where you can grow, thrive, and connect with like-minded individuals.

Esc features a hotel in the mountains with rental spaces, apartments, and cozy casitas for sale, each fully equipped to support the digital nomad lifestyle. And when you need a break? Our beach resort is just a 10-minute drive away.

Where You Will Stay

Find your perfect escape at Esc, where comfort and tranquility come together in a beautiful, peaceful setting.

Perched in a tranquil setting, Esc offers the perfect place to call home. You can unwind by the outdoor pool and enjoy the jungle views. Each of our Spanish-styled guest rooms are thoughtfully designed for the modern traveler with all the comforts of home, including Double Queen or King-size beds, kitchenettes, A/C, and wifi.

Step out onto your private balcony or patio and marvel at unparalleled ocean, pool, or garden views.

Meet Your Program Facilitators

Meet the visionaries behind your digital nomad journey - our retreat facilitators are here to help you thrive, connect, and redefine your work-life balance!

Christy Nichols

Christy’s professional education expertise has afforded her the opportunity to work around the world. Since achieving a Masters Degree and Teaching Credentials in Sussex, England, she has created and developed two companies focused on Leadership Development Programs through education and conservation projects overseas.

She has delivered leadership initiatives internationally to individuals, universities, small companies, and non-profits in the UK, Europe, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, South Africa, Canada, the USA, and Australia.

Through her company, Venture Within, she creates transformational experiences for personal and professional growth. She lives a full and meaningful life while inspiring and enabling others to do the same.

– Expert in leadership development amongst professionals

-20 years an Educator, CEO of Venture Within, and formerly Co-Founder of EDventure International

-Accredited Certified Professional Life Coach

-Curated strategic leadership workshops catered for traveling professionals, with a focus on personal development and growth.

-Utilizes cultural immersive experiences as transformative opportunities.

www.venture-within.com

Thomas Thalavera

Program Facilitator | Founder and CEO of Start Loaded & Atravela

Thomas founded Start Loaded to help freelancers create more freedom by working less, charging more, and increasing their value as professionals.

With 17 years of freelancing experience and over eight years as a digital nomad, he’s dedicated his career to empowering creatives and businesses worldwide. Through Start Loaded, he’s helped freelancers work smarter, earn more, and achieve true freedom. His book Laid Back Freelancing, top-rated courses, and masterclasses have guided over 200,000 students toward building thriving businesses and designing lives on their terms.

At Atravela, his marketing agency, he’s partnered with over 200 brands, including BBC and TEDx, and helped 20 startups raise over $24M. Guided by our motto, “Simplicity Empowers,” they specialize in transforming businesses from the ground up, delivering digital solutions that simplify and elevate operations globally.

Bloom is the culmination of everything he’s learned, packaged into an all-inclusive program designed to help you unlock meaningful productivity and freedom. Drawing on the lessons of his career, it’s more than just a retreat—it’s an opportunity to gain the tools, strategies, and community needed to work less, charge more, and make impactful decisions with confidence.

Join us at Bloom to break free from the mundane, embrace exceptional creativity, and build a life of freedom and adventure. Together, we’ll transform your creative and professional journey into one of purpose, growth, and lasting success.

www.startloaded.com

What to Expect in Esc's Program Itinerary

April 27, 2025

Day 1 - Sunday

Arrival to Esc Digital Nomad Village, Program Orientation, Sunset, and Welcome Dinner.

April 28 - May 1, 2025

Days 2 - 5 Monday - Thursday

This week you will fall into a rhythm of exploring and learning. Immerse yourself in the digital nomad lifestyle while unlocking your creative and business potential. Start your days with yoga, dive into sessions on branding, marketing, and strategy, and embrace tailored mentoring—all in a stunning setting that inspires freedom and adventure. Each day you can expect:

Morning Activities:

✔ Morning yoga on the palapa with an epic view of the surrounding jungle and coastlines. Followed by a healthy breakfast and coffee.
✔ Jump into a 2-hour workshop that will equip and inspire you to level up your digital nomad lifestyle with helpful tips, strategies, and personal growth tools to keep you motivated and informed.

Workshops:

These workshops will equip you with helpful tips, strategies, and personal growth tools that will support your shift into a remote life while growing your business.

Meals:

✔ Lunch: Served at El Tigre Restaurant.
✔ Dinner: Served just after sunset.

Afternoon Activities:

The afternoons will be yours to:

✔ Check out the surf.
✔ Dive into any personal work projects.
✔ Enjoy a relaxing massage.
✔ Explore the surroundings.

May 2, 2025

Day 6 - Friday

After your final morning workshop, you will enjoy a free afternoon to surf or work on personal projects. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be available at the usual times.On Fridays, we are excited to offer you a creative community workshop in the arts! Details change weekly, but these afternoons, you will delve deeper into your creativity, engage with the local community, and have some fun!

May 3, 2025

Day 7 - Saturday

This is a free day to explore the surroundings even more, check out different beaches, or organize a trip to Granada or San Juan del Sur. This day is yours to fully enjoy after a well-deserved week, building on your knowledge and skillsets to live a fully remote and rewarding life as a digital nomad. Your final sunset dinner will be at Mag Rock to celebrate the end of an incredible (and life-changing!) week.

May 4, 2025

Day 8 - Sunday

Time to pack up and depart . . . (or is it? Perhaps you’ve decided to stay. ) Transport to Managua Airport included. Advice on extending your stay or relocating nearby is on offer.

FAQ

Esc - Bloom Digital Nomad Program

Who is this program for?

This program is designed for aspiring and experienced digital nomads, remote workers, and entrepreneurs looking to create a more purpose-driven, location-independent lifestyle.

What will I learn during the program?

You’ll learn practical strategies for transitioning to a digital nomad lifestyle, including budgeting, branding, finding remote work, building an online presence, and integrating work-life balance into your routine.

What’s included in the accommodation?

You’ll stay in fully equipped studios with AC, high-speed internet, hot water, and access to all Esc facilities, including a pool, co-working spaces, and wellness amenities.

What is the cost of the program?

The program costs $2,799 for a private room or $2,599 for shared accommodations.

Is transportation provided?

Yes, private shuttle transportation is included, covering airport pick-up and drop-off, as well as trips between Esc, Mag Rock, and nearby areas.

What wellness activities are included?

You’ll enjoy unlimited yoga classes, a relaxing massage, and even a group surf lesson to help you balance work with relaxation and adventure.

Bloom Digital Nomad ProgramApril 27 – May 4, 2025