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.

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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.

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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.

The Awakening in the Forest retreat at Verdesana is a celebration of renewal, inner peace, and the joy that comes from remembering your place in the greater whole. Each day, surrounded by the reverence this land holds for life itself, you’ll begin to feel the rhythm of pura vida — the Costa Rican way of living in harmony with what is natural, simple, and true.

Verdesana is more than a destination — it’s living proof of regeneration. Once-depleted land, now lush and thriving, it stands as a testament to what happens when we nurture instead of extract, when we live in connection rather than competition. The forest doesn’t thrive alone; it thrives together. Each tree, root, and river works in communion, showing us that living divided isn’t living Divine.

Through your personal and group experiences, you’ll explore how this truth applies to your own life — how unity, compassion, and emotional sovereignty create inner ecosystems that support lasting wellbeing. You’ll rediscover what it means to move through the world with ease and grace, guided not by force, but by flow.

As you walk the river paths, soak in the hot springs, and share heart-opening circles beneath the canopy, you’ll begin to craft a new vision and purpose for your life — one that mirrors the wisdom of the forest: deeply rooted, interconnected, and alive with possibility.

Your journey begins deep in the mountains of Costa Rica, where Verdesana rests cradled by mist and river, held within a living forest that hums with ancient calm. Here, among towering trees and sacred stillness, you’ll find what you’ve been craving — space to disconnect from the energy of everyday life and reconnect with your natural rhythm.

In this sanctuary of slow living, you’ll awaken each morning to the sound of birdsong and flowing water, learning to move at the pace of nature itself. This sacred slowing allows your body to regenerate and your mind to clear, helping you release the weight of “shoulds” and step out of survival mode.

Throughout the week, Bob and I will gently guide you through practices designed to dissolve the inner loops that keep you stuck — those quiet fears, patterns, and stories that stand between you and your flow. Through reflection, breathwork, and immersive workshops, you’ll learn how to regulate your emotions, restore your energy, and reconnect to your sovereign power to create a life that is aligned, with grace and ease.

For once, the planning and logistics are not on your shoulders. Every step of your experience has been thoughtfully and intentionally curated to help you unwind, recharge, and reawaken to your own truth.

More than a retreat, Verdesana is a return — a journey home to yourself, where clarity, calm, and inner balance wait to be remembered.

Every activity — from river meditations to gentle sound healing, breathwork to guided reflection. warm soaks in wood-fired healing waters… it is all designed to awaken clarity and help you align with your highest vision for your life. You’ll begin to see what’s been standing in your way, not as a barrier, but as an invitation to shift into flow.

Through each sacred experience at Verdesana, you’ll become gently inspired to reconnect with what you truly desire — whether it’s more freedom, a slower pace, a deeper sense of purpose, more joy, or simply a life that feels like yours again. You will find it at this retreat.

Together, we’ll explore practices that support emotional regulation and self-sovereignty, helping you rewrite the internal patterns that keep you looping through stress or self-doubt. As the forest restores your body and mind, you’ll start to design a new rhythm — one you can carry home with a sense of renewal and connection.

By the end of the week, you’ll have not just inspiration, but a clear outline for how to re-enter your world grounded, present, and empowered to live in alignment with what truly fuels you.

Verdesana will remind you that you don’t need to escape your life — you simply need to remember how to live it.

Awakening in the Forest Retreat

The Awakening in the Forest retreat at Verdesana is a celebration of renewal, inner peace, and the joy that comes from remembering your place in the greater whole. Each day, surrounded by the reverence this land holds for life itself, you’ll begin to feel the rhythm of pura vida — the Costa Rican way of living in harmony with what is natural, simple, and true.

Verdesana is more than a destination — it’s living proof of regeneration. Once-depleted land, now lush and thriving, it stands as a testament to what happens when we nurture instead of extract, when we live in connection rather than competition. The forest doesn’t thrive alone; it thrives together. Each tree, root, and river works in communion, showing us that living divided isn’t living Divine.

Through your personal and group experiences, you’ll explore how this truth applies to your own life — how unity, compassion, and emotional sovereignty create inner ecosystems that support lasting wellbeing. You’ll rediscover what it means to move through the world, guided not by force, but by flow.

As you walk the river paths, soak in the hot springs, and share heart-opening circles beneath the canopy, you’ll begin to craft a new vision for your life — one that mirrors the wisdom of the forest: deeply rooted, interconnected, and alive with possibility.

The Venue

From the moment you arrive at Verdesana, the forest welcomes you with a softness you can feel in your whole body. Your curated experience begins instantly — with fresh mountain air, the sound of the river below, and a sense of calm that settles over you like a warm embrace.

Nestled high in the Costa Rican mountains, Verdesana sits on 100 acres of regenerated forest — a sanctuary that feels worlds away from the demands of daily life. As you pass through its wooden gates and walk along the lush, tree-lined pathways, you’ll discover open-air gathering spaces, warm natural textures, and quiet corners designed for reflection, rest, and ease.

Protected, private, and intentionally crafted, Verdesana offers sweeping views of the forest canopy, hidden thermal pools, and hand-carved river stones that lead you into a deeper connection with the land. It is both expansive and intimate — far from the noise of the world, yet close enough to feel the heartbeat of mother earth with every breath.

Can you imagine the gentle mountain breeze brushing your cheeks as you rest beside the warm soaking pool, the afternoon sun filtering through the leaves while you savor a moment of pure stillness? Can you feel the grounding sensation of waking in a peaceful, beautifully designed room, knowing that as soon as you step outside, you’ll be greeted by nothing but beauty, calm, and the sacred hush of the forest rising to meet you?

At Verdesana, everything — from the architecture to the pathways to the meals — is crafted to support your restoration, your clarity, and your return to yourself.

The Food

From the moment you arrive at Verdesana, the forest welcomes you with a softness you can feel in your whole body. Your curated experience begins instantly — with fresh mountain air, the sound of the river below, and a sense of calm that settles over you like a warm embrace.

Nestled high in the Costa Rican mountains, Verdesana sits on 100 acres of regenerated forest — a sanctuary that feels worlds away from the demands of daily life. As you pass through its wooden gates and walk along the lush, tree-lined pathways, you’ll discover open-air gathering spaces, warm natural textures, and quiet corners designed for reflection, rest, and ease.

Protected, private, and intentionally crafted, Verdesana offers sweeping views of the forest canopy, hidden thermal pools, and hand-carved river stones that lead you into a deeper connection with the land. It is both expansive and intimate — far from the noise of the world, yet close enough to feel the heartbeat of mother earth with every breath.

Can you imagine the gentle mountain breeze brushing your cheeks as you rest beside the warm soaking pool, the afternoon sun filtering through the leaves while you savor a moment of pure stillness? Can you feel the grounding sensation of waking in a peaceful, beautifully designed room, knowing that as soon as you step outside, you’ll be greeted by nothing but beauty, calm, and the sacred hush of the forest rising to meet you?

At Verdesana, everything — from the architecture to the pathways to the meals — is crafted to support your restoration, your clarity, and your return to yourself.