MEMORIES

WOMEN’S MINDFULNESS RETREAT

Santa Teresa, December 2019

Cultivating Genuine Presence & Confidence from the Inside Out

The lush tropical paradise of Santa Teresa was the site of a week-long Women’s Retreat where 10 ladies, from different backgrounds, with different stories, came together for a week of rejuvenation, mindfulness meditation, yoga and sister bonding.

Settling into beautiful Casa MarBella with its comfortable rooms, refreshing pool and breathtaking views was the perfect way to unplug from the daily grind they left behind and prepare themselves for a week of restoration and self-exploration.

Check out the 2019 Women’s Retreat slideshow HERE

Each day began with a delicious breakfast together, followed by some loving kindness meditation and discussions around the subjects of self-love and self-compassion. Then it was off for a day of adventure: traversing jungle trails in our rugged 4x4s, hikes to waterfalls, swims in secluded natural freshwater pools. One day was spent volunteering at Costa Rica’s Wild Sun Rescue Center where the group built squirrel boxes for the center and were rewarded with a fabulous vegetarian lunch.

In between all of our adventures there was a “free day” whose only requirement was that each woman prioritize herself. For some that meant getting a massage, sunbathing by the pool, reading or journal writing. Others headed to the beach for a swim or surf lesson, while still others went shopping and out to lunch – whatever made them happy.

And throughout the week the group enjoyed invigorating yoga sessions, calming meditation, delicious meals made with fresh farm to table ingredients, evening circles, good conversation, and then there were the sunsets — gorgeous, drenched in natural color, unforgettable.

Together we found our bliss in this incredible corner of the world, flanked by a warm ocean, a lush jungle teeming with wildlife and new-found friends. It’s a trip we’ll remember forever.