Keel-billed toucan on a mossy branch

MWTC TradeFest · 2027
Live Trading Education Retreat

Reserve · $500

COSTA RICA

The trip of a lifetime

Live trading education with Michael Wade, Joe Contes & Jeff Birk · May 2027

Keel-billed Toucan · Ramphastos sulfuratus

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Inside the trip

Four days, three highlights

Live trading with Mike, Joe & Jeff, a party to start and a sunset sail to finish. Your room covers you and one guest.

Hands on a laptop showing live trading charts

Friday at the opening bell · 7:30 a.m. local

Live trading with Mike, Joe & Jeff

Hands-on options education on live markets. No slide decks: you trade, they coach, and the whole room learns from every position.

  • Live session at the open (9:30 a.m. New York)
  • Saturday strategy and adjustment workshop
  • Small-group Q&A and coaching
Long dinner tables on the beach under string lights at dusk

Thursday night Included for 2

Pura Vida Welcome Party

Arrive, check in and meet the MWTC family barefoot on the sand under string lights.

  • Live music
  • Stand-up comedy show by coach Jeff Birk
  • Dinner and drinks on the beach
  • Your MWTC care package waiting for you
Catamaran sailing into a golden sunset

Sunday sunset Included for 2

Catamaran Farewell Sail

We end the way it should end: on the Pacific, drink in hand, as the sun goes down.

  • Open bar on board
  • Swim and snorkel stop
  • Golden-hour photos with the group

Your coaches

Learn from the people who built it.

Every session is live, on real markets, with the coaches who lead MWTC's live calls all year.

Michael Wade, founder of Michael Wade Trade Coaching

Founder · Trading since 1998

Michael Wade

His method: the trade you fix matters more than the trade you pick. Options trader since 1998, teaching for 20+ years.

Joe Contes, MWTC trading coach

Coach · Trading since 1989

Joe Contes

  • Former Optionetics lead instructor
  • 20+ years teaching students worldwide
  • High-energy, common-sense style
Jeff Birk, MWTC trading coach

Coach · Options since 2003

Jeff Birk

  • Former Optionetics instructor
  • Short-term, risk-defined strategies
  • Performs stand-up at the Welcome Party
  • “Manage risk first.”
Infinity pool deck overlooking the jungle and the ocean

Where you'll stay

Resort reveal coming soon

Four nights · one room for two

Wake up here.

Jungle on one side, the Pacific on the other, and an infinity pool in between. Your room is covered from Thursday check-in to Monday check-out, for you and your guest.

  • Infinity pool
  • Jungle-view suites
  • Spa
  • Open-air dining
  • Sunset bar
A suite open to the jungle
Your suite
Copper soaking tub on a wooden deck among plants
Outdoor soaking tub
Open-air restaurant surrounded by tropical plants
Open-air dining
String lights over the beach at sunset
Sunset bar
Resort pool lit up at night under palm trees
The pool after dark

Photos show the style of resort we're booking. The final resort and its photos will be announced soon.

The schedule

Four nights, day by day

Times are Costa Rica time. The final schedule is shared before the trip and may change.

  1. Thu

    May 13

    • ArriveAirport transfer to the resort
    • AfternoonCheck in, pool, your care package
    • NightPura Vida Welcome Party with Jeff Birk's stand-up comedy For 2
  2. Fri

    May 14

    • 7:30 a.m.Live trading at the opening bell
    • Late morningDebrief and Q&A with Mike, Joe & Jeff
    • AfternoonFree time or an add-on tour
  3. Sat

    May 15

    • MorningStrategy and adjustment workshop
    • AfternoonFree time or an add-on tour
    • EveningA free night at the resort
  4. Sun

    May 16

    • MorningWrap-up session and trading plans
    • AfternoonPool, spa, one last swim
    • SunsetCatamaran Farewell Sail For 2
  5. Mon

    May 17

    • MorningBreakfast and goodbyes
    • DepartureAirport transfer home

Optional add-ons

Pick your adventure

Book tours after you reserve your room. Prices are per person and not included in the room price. Final tours depend on the resort's location.

  • Person on a zip-line above the forest

    Adventure

    Canopy zip-line

    Fly over the rainforest canopy on cables strung between platforms.

    Time
    Half day
    Level
    Moderate
    Price
    $XX pp
  • Rafters paddling through river rapids in Costa Rica

    Adventure

    White-water rafting

    Paddle through rapids on one of Costa Rica's jungle rivers.

    Time
    Full day
    Level
    Active
    Price
    $XX pp
  • Rider in a helmet on an ATV on a forest trail

    Adventure

    ATV jungle ride

    Ride dirt trails through farmland and forest to a lookout.

    Time
    Half day
    Level
    Moderate
    Price
    $XX pp
  • Surfboards on the sand at Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica

    Ocean

    Surf lesson

    Stand up on a soft board with a local instructor beside you.

    Time
    2 hours
    Level
    Active
    Price
    $XX pp
  • Sea turtle swimming underwater

    Ocean

    Snorkel trip

    Boat out to calm water for reef fish and, with luck, sea turtles.

    Time
    Half day
    Level
    Easy
    Price
    $XX pp
  • Hiker crossing a hanging bridge in the cloud forest near La Fortuna

    Volcano & Relax

    Volcano & hanging bridges

    Walk suspension bridges through the canopy with a naturalist guide.

    Time
    Half day
    Level
    Easy
    Price
    $XX pp
  • Thermal pools at a hot springs in La Fortuna, Costa Rica

    Volcano & Relax

    Hot springs evening

    Soak in volcanic hot springs as the sun goes down.

    Time
    Evening
    Level
    Easy
    Price
    $XX pp
  • Rows of coffee plants on a hillside

    Volcano & Relax

    Coffee & chocolate farm

    Follow coffee from bean to cup and make chocolate from cacao.

    Time
    Half day
    Level
    Easy
    Price
    $XX pp

Meet your neighbors

The locals are wild

Costa Rica holds about 5% of the world's species on just 0.03% of the planet's surface.

  • Keel-billed toucan on a branch

    Ramphastos sulfuratus

    Keel-billed Toucan

    Its rainbow bill is about a third of its body length, yet surprisingly light.

  • Resplendent quetzal on a mossy branch

    Pharomachrus mocinno

    Resplendent Quetzal

    Males grow tail streamers more than two feet long.

  • Red-eyed tree frog on a leaf

    Agalychnis callidryas

    Red-eyed Tree Frog

    Flashes its red eyes to startle predators.

  • Sloth hanging from a branch in the rainforest

    Two- and three-toed

    Sloths

    Come down from the trees only about once a week.

  • Scarlet macaws in a treetop

    Ara macao

    Scarlet Macaw

    Pairs stay together for life.

  • Hummingbird in the Monteverde cloud forest

    Trochilidae

    Hummingbirds

    More than 50 species live in Costa Rica.

  • Jaguar walking along a river bank

    Panthera onca

    Jaguar

    The largest wild cat in the Americas.

  • White-faced capuchin monkey on a branch in Costa Rica

    Cebus imitator

    White-faced Capuchin

    One of the few monkeys known to use tools.

One room · two travelers

Everything your room includes

For the trader and one guest, unless noted.

  1. Resort stay, 4 nightsThursday check-in to Monday check-out
    For 2
  2. Live trading educationEvery session with Mike, Joe & Jeff
    Trader
  3. Pura Vida Welcome PartyThursday night on the sand, with Jeff Birk's stand-up comedy
    For 2
  4. Sunset Catamaran SailSunday, open bar
    For 2
  5. Airport transfersArrival and departure
    For 2
  6. Meals for the traderGuest meals are not included
    Trader
  7. MWTC care packageTote bag, shirt, cup and extras
    TraderMWTC care package: TradeFest 2027 tote bag, T-shirt, tumbler and notebook

Not included: flights, add-on tours, guest meals and travel insurance.

Investment

Reserve with $500 today

One price per room covers the trader and one guest. Your deposit is deducted from the total, and the rest is split into three equal payments.

One room · two travelers · 4 nights

$X,XXX

per room · trader + 1 guest

Reserve your room · $500 deposit

The $500 deposit is non-refundable and is deducted from your room price.

  1. Today

    Deposit · reserves your room

    $500

  2. Dec 1, 2026

    Payment 1 of 3 Next due

    ⅓ of balance

  3. Jan 1, 2027

    Payment 2 of 3 Next due

    ⅓ of balance

  4. Mar 1, 2027

    Payment 3 of 3 · full payment deadline Next due

    ⅓ of balance

Prefer to pay in full? You can pay your full balance anytime up to the March 1, 2027 deadline. After your deposit, MWTC support contacts you to set up your payments.

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Good to know

Questions, answered

How do I reserve my room?

Click any Reserve button and pay the $500 deposit. That holds one room for you and one guest.

How does the payment plan work?

Your $500 deposit is deducted from the room price. The remaining balance is split into three equal payments due December 1, 2026, January 1, 2027 and March 1, 2027. After your deposit, MWTC support contacts you to set them up.

Can I pay in full instead?

Yes. You can pay your full balance at any time, up to the March 1, 2027 full-payment deadline.

Is the deposit refundable?

No. The $500 deposit is non-refundable.

What does my room include?

Four nights at the resort (Thursday check-in to Monday check-out) for you and your guest, every live trading education session for the trader, the Thursday Welcome Party and the Sunday Catamaran Sail for both of you, airport transfers for both of you, meals for the trader and an MWTC care package.

Are my guest's meals included?

No. Meals are included for the trader only. Your guest pays for their own meals.

Are the tours included?

No. Tours are optional add-ons, priced per person and booked after you reserve. The Welcome Party and the Catamaran Sail are included.

Which resort will we stay at?

We're finalizing a resort in Costa Rica now and will announce it soon. Everyone who has reserved hears first.

Are flights included, and where do I fly into?

Flights aren't included. We'll confirm the best airport (Liberia LIR or San José SJO) once the resort is announced. Airport transfers are included for you and your guest.

Do I need a passport?

Yes. You need a valid passport to enter Costa Rica. Check the entry requirements for your nationality before you book flights.

Do I need to bring a laptop?

Yes. Bring a laptop for the live trading session and the workshops.

Is travel insurance included?

No. Travel insurance isn't included, and we recommend buying it.

Who do I contact with questions?

Email [email protected] and the MWTC team will help.

See you in Costa Rica

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Thursday, May 13, 2027

Reserve your room · $500

MWTC TradeFest 2027 · Michael Wade Trade Coaching

Questions? [email protected]

Photography via Unsplash. Resort photos are illustrative until the resort is announced.