Come with us on a journey that will reconnect you with nature & allow you to release and renew.
In this unique retreat - Your body, mind and soul will indulge in the natural elements of Costa Rica, where the Elements flow free amidst the wild jungles, untamed rivers, and glorious sun.
Renew and replenish in the wild elements of Costa Rica. Bask in the sun. Breathe in the ocean breeze. Walk beneath the tropical rainforest canopy. Bathe under wild waterfalls. Discover local healing plants. Restore your energy in harmony with the elements of nature and let your tensions melt into rejuvenation.
Join us at a jungle oasis in central Costa Rica where mango trees thrive, passion flowers bloom and healing herbs abound. Here you can treat your body and soul to the delights of nature, be nourished by delicious inspired meals prepared with the freshest local ingredients, and reconnect with your own rhythm and spirit.
Begin your day with yoga practice and pranayama in the open-air shala. End your day around the fire, under a warm starry night sky. Spend the day by the ocean, and walk barefoot on the sand. Hike to a forest waterfall, and let it shower over you. Explore the healing plants of this tropical region with guidance from two herbalists. Indulge in an array of bodywork, spa treatments and healing offerings. Take a dip in the pool, and soak in the sunlight. Let the healing elements of this wild, beautiful space fill your being.
This Retreat is for you if you wish to:
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Replenish your heart and your soul in the wild elements
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Release the pressure of your regular routine
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Rediscover your inner & outer worlds
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Renew those parts of you that need to rest
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Connect with Mother Earth and other like mind souls
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Visit this unique and magical oasis in central Costa Rica
Highlights of this journey:
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Daily Hatha Yoga; Meditation & Pranayama in the open-air Shala
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Ancient Plant Wisdom walks and talks
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Rest cradled by Nature amidst the mango trees and sounds of the living forest in your beautifully appointed suite
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Three delicious meals a day crafted in collaboration with local chef and our beloved Chef Chris
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Waterfall and Beach Excursions
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Leisure time for jungle exploration, lounging by the pool or self-discovery
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Release & Unearth your potential, spirited connection, and PLAY!
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And so much more...
Ama Tierra
Comfy Accommodations
Allow yourself to truly relax in the peace and security of the Costa Rican mountains.
Tastefully designed and decorated for you to enjoy the serenity of your surroundings, each suite features one or two queen beds, a spacious private bath with shower/bath tub, and your very own terrace and garden with outdoor seating.
Hardwood furniture and a locally harvested teak wood ceiling bring the ambiance of the forest into your room.
The sleeping area has either one or two comfy queen-sized beds, divided by a half-wall. Ceiling fans, a refrigerator, tea/coffee maker, phone, complimentary snacks and Fiberoptic WiFi are your amenities.
A Day at the Retreat
Each day we will immerse ourselves in a new element as we explore the many facets.
7:00 am Tea | Coffee | Juice
7:30 am Yoga
8:30 am BREAKFAST
10:00 am Activity
1:00 pm LUNCH
2:00 pm Free Time (Optional Treatments)
5:00 pm Discussions
6:30 pm DINNER
8:00 pm Gather
A retreat is an opportunity to reconnect with ourselves and heed the deeper calling of "coming home" to our true self.
Daily Yoga|Meditation|
Pranayama
Plant Wisdom|Discovery Walks and Talks
3 Healthy Meals daily Local & Guest Chef
Beach|Waterfall|Hiking Excursions
Are you ready to release the daily pressures and renew and replenish your wild soul; to dance under the canopy of stars, and to reclaim your place in the untamed web of life on this Beloved Earth?
Join us on this wild journey of soulful exploration and let the primal pulse of the elements guide you home.
Soul Investment
Includes:
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Accommodation for 5 nights and 6 days
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Three delicious healthy meals a day and snacks
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Retreat Program & Activities
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Transportation to Waterfalls & Beach
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Airport transfers
What is not included:
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Flights
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Travel & medical insurance
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Option treatments e.g. massages, astrology, hypnosis
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Beach excursion day does not include lunch
Shared Accommodations (2 people)
Early Bird $2400
(book before June 30th)
$2800
Private Accommodations
Early Bird $2800
(book before June 30th)
$3200
PLEASE READ THE CANCELLATION POLICY BEFORE BOOKING
Space is limited to 16 guests, so get your bestie and book today!
The Facilitators
Your hosts, Carrie Taylor & Tamara Segal have crafted a deeply restorative, life-giving retreat experience, in collaboration with gourmet Chef Chris Bryne, and the peaceful majestic offerings of Ama Tierra. This is a retreat experience you do not want to miss.
Carrie Taylor
Carrie’s relaxed energy and soothing voice leads one into a deep state of inner calm tapping into inner wisdom where specific challenges can be addressed.
Certified with the NGH as a Consulting Hypnotist as well as QHHT certified and has been helping people improve their lives with hypnosis since 2015. Carrie has been practicing yoga for close to 3 decades and is a RYT 200 yoga instructor leading slow flow and Yin classes since 2012.
In both her yoga classes and hypnosis sessions, she encourages people to connect with their inner messenger and learn how to nurture from within to make positive changes in their lives. Her love of healing comes from the profound personal transformations she has experienced over the years in her own life and enjoys sharing these tools with others. You can learn more about Carrie at www.carrietaylor.ca
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Tamara Segal
Tamara works with plants as medicine to help facilitate healing on a holistic level, in line with nature. She finds that nature’s medicine in its simplicity carries a deep wisdom that can facilitate profound healing on many levels. She prepares medicines from wild plants which she harvests from the land where she lives, in Prince Edward County ON. She runs a private practice, creating custom herbal blends, and offering nutritional support as well as suggesting other natural approaches to help restore and maintain vibrant health. Tamara also offers guided wild edible & medicinal plant tours throughout her region, sharing with others her deep appreciation and connection with the wild abundance surrounding us all. She has been gratefully immersed in this work since 2003, and is a Registered Herbalist with Ontario Herbalists Association. You can learn more about Tamara’s work at www.hawthornherbals.com
Chef Chris Byrne
Chef Chris has been preparing inspired, gourmet plant based meals for over 20 years. He makes magic on a plate, expressing his art through bringing delightful and complex flavours together to tantalize any palate with comforting, nourishing goodness. He is trained in macrobiotic principles, along with traditional and contemporary Japanese and Indian culinary techniques as well as raw cuisine. Along with running his own catering company for many years, Chef Chris has lent his expertise in various plant based, gourmet kitchens and healing centres, including spending time as the executive chef at Grail Springs spa in Bancroft Ontario. Through studying and working with his partner, Tamara Segal, a Registered Herbalist, he has gained a passion for harvesting and preparing local wild foods. You can view his beautiful culinary creations on Instagram @chefchris2112, or via his website www.chefchrisbyrne.com
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