Are you a woman on the path of growth and self-discovery?

Maybe you're going through a break-up, a spiritual awakening, a career shift, or need to reset and recharge from all the care taking of others.

Whatever transition you are experiencing in your life, you know you need a shift and you are ready for it.

This is far more than a girls' trip...

This is your opportunity to time to reclaim that Sacred Blissful part of yourself that has been there all along!

In our sacred space surrounded by the abundant jungle and the sea, we will breathe, move, create, and explore in community so you can...

Ignite your passion.

Awaken your joy.

Activate your intuition.

Break free of obstacles.

Illuminate your unique gifts.

Manifest your dreams with purpose.

Dive in!

It's gonna be juicy!

Creative Flow

Explore creativity in nature inspired by the elements. Using meditative practices, allow your intuition to guide you through, line, shapes and colors as you create beautiful representations to capture the beauty of the present moment. We honor our sacred earth by using sustainable natural pigments. No experience necessary!

Yoga & Meditation

You are invited to slow your body and your mind. Taking cues from nature, tap into the inner wisdom of your body, mind and spirit so you can hear the whispers of the soul. Breath, movement and meditation practices are designed with the intention for increased well-being of mind, body and souls for beginner and seasoned practitioners.

Shamanic Ceremony

Nourished by the abundant waters, the grounding rocks, the dense jungle and the glowing sun, you will tune into your true nature and deepen your spiritual connection with creation and yourself. Through ceremony, we will work energetically with the Earth and all of to release obstacles and bring your vision of bliss to fruition for transformation..

Experience Earth's Sacred Bliss

Awaken your sense of wonder and build connection with nature. While exploring you may find yourself: Standing in the heart of Costa Rica's oldest tree, floating in a tide pool while listening to waves crash around you, relaxing in the garden with hummingbirds dancing around you, exploring three levels of a waterfall while butterflies guide your way through the rainforest, covering yourself in clay and washing it off in fresh water that flows into the ocean, lying on a beach of small, colorful pebbles that hug your body, sitting in a river and allowing the fresh water to revive you before it spills into the ocean.

Each day you will be guided through practices and experiences exploring the elements of nature to build connections with your mind, body, soul, and nature in a supportive container.

There is plenty of time daily to relax or explore.

The options are endless – it's all about creating the experience that speaks to your soul.

Your Sacred Bliss Blueprint

Day 1: Step into the Sacred

This is where the transformation begins! You will step onto the magical grounds of your home away from home with its lush garden and expansive ocean view. While relaxing in a hammock, sip a refreshing pipa fría (coconut water) and settle into the pura vida. In the evening, we will gather to share our vision and intentions for this journey. We will enjoy dinner together and have our opening ceremony aligned with the energy of the new moon. This is where you leave the world behind and step into the sacred for your own transformation.

Day 2: Root To Rise

Get rooted! Ground into this beautiful location to feel supported and rooted as you focus your intention and get your hands on the earth as you create with wild clay.

Day 3: Freedom to Flow

Dive into the water element! Play and connect with the sea on the full day private boat tour. Snorkel and visit Tortuga Island, swim at remote beaches, and explore the mangroves. (Lunch and drinks provided.)

Day 4: Ignite Your Bliss

Connecting to the fire element and that divine spark within. What fuels your fire?

Day 5: Spread Your Wings

Are you ready to take flight? Tap into the element of air to find lightness in your being to rise above obstacles.

Day 6: Celebration of Gratitude & Intention

Our last day together, you will integrate the transformation and experiences from the week. We will put the final touches on our art projects, and you will have space to relax or explore. We will gather for our garden dinner party and closing ceremony journey sharing our community art project so that we all take a piece of each other & costa rica home. We will In our closing despacho ceremony, we weave our gratitude, intentions, & prayers together in an offering to pachamama to create ayni, or sacred reciprocity.

Day 7: The Journey Home

Your arms and hearts will be full of soulful souvenirs and your own creations as you return home.

What you'll take home...

• A toolbox of strategies to regulate your nervous system, tap into your inner wisdom & creativity

• Rituals for transformation

• An expanded ability to be present and intentional

• Increased clarity and confidence

• High end art supplies to continue your intuitive practice at home

• A deeper connection with yourself and nature and the elements

• New friendships and connections with heart centered women

• Wild clay ceramics piece created during class with local ceramitist

• Unforgettable memories and pictures of your pura vida adventures and friends

• Energetic shifts

• Insight and clarity to create your vision of life with intention

Your home away from home

This intimate oasis in paradise is nestled between the Montezuma River, the jungle, and the Pacific Ocean close to the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula. The energy is special here, and it's the perfect place to hold space for us on this soul journey. We have it all to ourselves so there is plenty of room to relax and play on the lush ocean-front grounds or take a dip in the tide pool.

The Blue Zone Cuisine and way of life is a huge part of the physical and spiritual shift that you can experience with locally sourced food. Breakfast will be provided at our hotel and evening meals will be catered by local restaurants, which will consist of locally sourced food. For lunch you will have the opportunity to explore many of the tasty, fresh food options what the town of Montezuma has to offer.

What's Included

Here are the soulful experiences we've curated for you!

• 6-night stay at a boutique hotel in Montezuma. We will be the only guests staying there!

• 5 full days of art, yoga, meditation and exploration to nourish your soul

• Daily transformative gatherings and classes

• Art kits for art making

• Traditional, homemade Costa Rican meals made fresh daily for breakfast and dinner (6 amazing breakfasts, 6 delicious dinners, 1 beautiful lunch)

• Transportation for included excursions

• Private, Full-Day Boat Tour & Snorkeling: This is an epic day play and an opportunity to find your bliss and sacred connection with the sea and the sun. snorkel off of tortuga island, follow the dolphins, swim at remote beaches, explore the mangroveslunch and drinks provided

• Wild clay sculpting class with local ceramicist Matías Braun to create a piece you get to bring home!

What's not included

• Airfare to/from Costa Rica

• Air or ground transportation to/from Montezuma/Cóbano

• Lunches (with the exception of the VIP Boat Excursion)

• Gratuities for all meals and activities included

• Personal, medical or trip cancellation insurance

• Optional excursions

• Spa services

• Alcohol (BYOB)

This journey has been curated for you if...

• You're feeling stuck and are ready for a shift or break.

• You value personal development.

• You have the desire to reclaim your power and become the author of your own story/life.

• You are curious to explore off the beaten path.

• You enjoy being in nature.

• You are open to guidance and support.

• You treasure making connections with amazing women.

• You need to recharge and reset.

• You enjoy a balance of relaxation and exploration.

• You want to tap into your inner creative self.

• You are all about celebrating sisterhood and straightening another woman's crown.

This retreat is probably not for you if...

• You do not enjoy hikes on uneven terrain such as rocky, sandy, muddy surfaces or inclines.

• You don't do well in the heat.

• You enjoy daily room service are looking for a resort experience..

• You like to sleep in until noon everyday.

• You prefer fast food versus healthy meals everyday.

• You are looking for a rigorous work out.

• You want a fast paced experience with little down time

Girls, this retreat is the BIGGEST investment in yourself that you will ever make!! I received profound messages/knowledge in all the experiences and adventures during the retreat.
I earned new friendships, experiences I would never have had and lots of insight in to my life that I was blind to before. I had a wonderful time, met awesome women that I feel I made lifelong connections with and had a major healing and learning experience on this retreat. I can’t recommend it enough. Candice and Amanda are amazing!! It’s so worth the investment in YOUR health and well-being!!

Cindy C.

★★★★★

Travel Info

The Sacred Bliss Retreat begins at 6:00pm on Sunday, July 13 with a welcome gathering, dinner and opening ceremony.

If you plan to arrive in Costa Rica on Sunday, July 13, you need to book a flight that arrives early in the day so you can then travel to Montezuma. Otherwise, plan on arriving the day before (Sunday, July 12).

Check-in: Sunday, July 13 at 2:00pm for rooms & 3:00 p.m. for Casa Sol Villa

(You can arrive as early as you like, as we can store luggage so you can enjoy as much of the place as possible.)

Check-out Saturday, July 19 at 11:00 a.m.

Luggage storage is also available, so you can leave at your convenience.)

Getting to Montezuma

Costa Rica has two international airports. You will fly to either Liberia (LIR) or San Jose (SJO) and then take a domestic flight (recommended) or shuttle.

• Flight: Take a quick flight from LIR or SJO to Cóbano (ACO) on Sansa or Green Airways. (Cóbano is a quick 15 minutes away from Montezuma).

• Shuttles: The hotel is happy to assist in arranging private or shared transportation from/to the airport or other locations in Costa Rica and group people together as needed.

Shuttle Companies for travel to Montezuma/Liberia, San Jose or other locations in Costa Rica

Zuma Tours

Tropical Tours

We are happy to recommend activities if you are arriving in Costa Rica early or extending your stay after the retreat.

Meet Your Guides

Candice & Amanda

Candice Lindsay, MA, Artist, Art Educator

Candice Lindsay is a Dallas-based artist Her wanderlust dramatically influences her work, and images of her travels peek through her paintings. She also experiments with various mediums to create collages and mixed-media artwork using a palette of vibrant colors. Her style is expressionistic to communicate the a sense place.

Candice is an Art Educator and received her Master's in Art Education from the University of Florida. She is an avid contributor to Arts education in the community She also works as an art educator consultant for professional development services to art educators. She has been active with Kettle Art Gallery since 2017.

Amanda Nitschke, M.S. CCC-SLP, RYT200, Shamanic Practitioner, Reiki Master

As a mom, spiritual mentor, speech-language pathologist, thought leader, best-selling author and public speaker, she weaves together her yogic and shamanic practices with over twenty years of experience treating children with neurodevelopmental differences.

Amanda is passionate about holding space for others as they awaken to their inner power and step into the fullest expression of their being by building connection on the physical, mental and spiritual (energetic) levels. She’s a yoga lover and a Mesa Carrier in the Q’ero tradition. Learn more about Amanda at www.pachayoga.org.