And just like that, the 12th edition of Envision Festival has come and gone.
One month ago, thousands of like-minded individuals from around the world gathered deep in the jungles of Costa Rica to surrender to a weeklong, immersive experience like no other.
Disconnected from modern-day luxuries, Envision is an opportunity to detach from day-to-day life and flow through a robust programming of music, education, movement and more amongst a vibrant community—to help you reconnect to your natural essence.
And what better place to connect to your most natural self than immersed in nature, itself?
A bird’s-eye view of the beach, just outside of Envision Festival.
Matt Gucci
2024 was the second edition of the festival after its extension to a full week, and it appears to be going well. By adding the extra days at the beginning, attendees have plenty of time to both acclimate and integrate into the experience.
Additionally, the gift of time ensures there’s more of a flow throughout the week. You can opt to partake in daytime workshops and yoga classes for the first half, for example, and then gradually transition and utilize your energy on the dancefloor as the weekend sets in.
There is no right or wrong way to do Envision Festival—it’s very much so a choose-your-own-adventure experience. If you go with the intention to grow and foster meaningful connections, perhaps you’ll choose to attend more workshops and classes in the day. If you wish to catch sets from all of your favorite DJs, then you’ll most likely be a creature of the night.
Moontricks performing at the Sol Stage during Envision Festival 2024.
Eric Allen
Speaking of, this year’s Envision lineup was arguably one of the best ones yet with the return of trap luminary TroyBoi, electro-soul tastemaker Daily Bread and beloved beatsmith The Polish Ambassador, among others.
Notable performances came courtesy of Elderbrook, who performed a stunning club set; Father Funk, who took Envisionaries by surprise; Elephant Heart, who engaged the crowd with an energetic show; and a scintillating set from Dreamers Delight. And let’s not forget, an impressive performance from local rising star La Virgen.
La Virgen performing at the Lapa Stage during Envision Festival 2024.
Michael Murray
While you can push yourself and do it all, the heat and humidity really takes its toll. It’s crucial to ensure that you’re getting sufficient food, water and rest each day—or every other day, at least—as it’s easy to get run down.
One thing worth mentioning is how many people had an adverse reaction this year. While the cause is still unknown, speculation around a contaminated water supply or an emergence of the Norovirus was rampant. For now, it’s important to note that while many staff and attendees became ill, most cases were clear in a matter of days.
It’s an ongoing challenge to keep up with hydration throughout the festival as many themselves constantly sweating, even when standing still. Trust us, you get used to it.
However, implementing a dedicated, 24/7 water vendor would be a welcome addition to Envision in the years ahead. There are currently stations onsite but their water is from a tap, and water is also available for purchase at the bar but all the bars close at 2am.
Access to clean, filtered, mineralized water—especially for international travelers—is of the utmost importance at a festival like this one, where attendees are extremely active throughout the day and night in extremely hot weather.
Fire performers at the Luna Stage at Envision Festival 2024.
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All things considered, Envision Festival’s 2024 edition empowered attendees to fully feel. It seemed to be a consensus that this was an emotionally charged year—a time of healing by way of feeling the full spectrum of emotions. We laughed. We cried. We were in Costa Rica riding the waves—literal waves, heat waves and waves of emotions.
Ultimately, Envision was a reminder that how you choose to show up in the world matters. As mentioned last year, “each and every one of us plays a vital role in the wellbeing of the collective.”
Allowing yourself to surrender to the present moment is such a gift not only to yourself, but also those around you. Being present in the now allows space for you to move through life with ease, rather than rushing through it or suppressing its unpleasantries.
Find out more about Envision via the festival’s official website.
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