A Place to Exhale and Rest
An indulgent experience of Stillness and Sanctuary
Verdesana, Costa Rica
August 1 – August 6, 2026
If you’re a woman carrying too much — the endless lists, the expectations, the heaviness of our outer world, the noise… if you are longing for space to breathe and simply be, this retreat was created with you in mind. Join me in the cloud-kissed forests of Costa Rica, where the pace of life slows to the rhythm of the river, and the whisper of the trees invites your nervous system to rest. Here, luxury meets the raw beauty of nature — warm wood, flowing water, nourishing food, and sacred stillness. This is your invitation to step away from the demands of daily life and into a sanctuary of rest, reflection, and renewal. In this restorative experience, where indulgence meets inner awakening, you will return home not just refreshed — but reconnected to parts of who you are… who you’ve forgotten in the rush of everyday life.
Allow yourself to imagine…
Gently waking to the soft murmur of the river and the first light filtering through the mist-draped canopy outside your window. The air is cool and fragrant — alive with the scent of rain-soaked earth and wild orchids. You walk outside to breathe the freshness of the air, wrapped in morning stillness, and watch as clouds drift lazily through the treetops. Below, a hand-carved wooden table waits beside the thermal pool, laid with tropical fruit, warm pastries, and rich Costa Rican coffee. The forest hums with quiet life — birdsong, flowing water, and the sound of your own breath returning home.
Chatting with new friends, you wander slowly along moss-covered paths that weave through the rainforest, laughter mingling with birdsong. Around each bend, the forest reveals another secret — a centuries-old boulder, a splash of sunlight on the river, the scent of blooming ginger carried on the breeze. Later that afternoon, the call of the water becomes irresistible. You follow the sound to the hidden bend of the river, where smooth stones warm beneath your feet and the current beckons you in. As you submerge into the cool, clear flow, the world falls away. The forest holds you — vibrant, ancient, alive. You pause, heart open, hardly believing that this is real. But it is.
You, my friend, are in Costa Rica… you are at Verdesana.
Verdesana is where your soul comes to rest, and then to replenish, realign, and reawaken.
There is no better place than Verdesana in Costa Rica to experience six magical days where you, in the company of like-minded and open-hearted women, can slow down, exhale, and reconnect with what truly matters.
Here, in the hush of the cloud forest, you’ll rediscover how to nourish your own wellbeing — not through drastic change, but through simple, sustainable practices that bring balance back to your body, mind, and spirit. You’ll learn how to replenish your energy, honor your emotional rhythm, and keep self-care at the center of your life — even after you return home.
This sacred week is an invitation to remember who you are, to realign with your deepest desires, and to embody a new rhythm of ease and grace. You’ll return home feeling grounded, radiant, and inspired — with a renewed ability to create beauty, harmony, and joy in every area of your life.
Si! You had me at barefoot mornings and jungle mist.
I can hear you now…
A trip to Costa Rica?
I barely have time for a trip to the grocery store — how could I possibly make time for that?
You have a list tucked away somewhere — titled, “Maybe Someday.” A list of dreams you rarely let yourself believe could actually happen.
You’re wondering if something like this is realistic. If you could go, how would you find the time? How would everything get done while you’re away?
And underneath all that wondering is the quiet ache of responsibility — the pull between who you’ve always been for everyone else, and the whisper of who you still long to become.
What if this isn’t about escaping from your life… but remembering to include yourself in it?
My friend, you’re in need of a little pura vida!
(That’s Costa Rica’s way of saying joy of living — simple, pure, and free.)
You are ready! This is your time! This retreat is NOT to be missed. Close your eyes… put your hand on your heart, and listen. What do you hear? Is this invitation calling to you?
It’s time to stop dreaming about the life that inspires you — and start living it.
You weren’t meant to do this alone. Sometimes we all need to find some sacred space, inspiration, and gentle guidance to help us clear the noise of a hurting world, dissolve the fear, and remember what’s possible.
At Verdesana, you’ll be supported in real time — through meaningful connection, deep reflection, and guided workshops that help you release the excuses, move through resistance, and begin creating a life that truly lights you up from the inside out.
This is where clarity meets courage… and dreaming becomes doing.
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