Costa Rica Women’s Retreat
Cahuita, Costa Rica
March 2 - 9, 2024
Join us for a ritual immersion for women, located in the jungle and beaches of the east coast of Costa Rica. We will spend 7 nights and 6 full days honoring the energies of the four elements and directions and cultivating the return to our own inner wild one. Expect morning group circles, adventurous excursions, evening transformational rituals, and plenty of time for relaxation on the beach, by the pool, or in the spa.
Ready to learn more? Keep reading and wander on…
Map It: Where we’ll be
We’ll be on the eastern coast of Costa Rica, near the town of Cahuita. We are just 200 yards away from gorgeous pristine beaches, so you’ll have access to the Atlantic Ocean whenever you want.
After flying into San Jose, we will have a group van shuttle us to Cahuita where we will settle in for the day. If you prefer not to drive the 4ish hours to our lodging, you can book a short tiny airplane from San Jose to Limon airport nearby.
Thoughtful Lodging: Where we’ll stay
Our home away from home will be The Goddess Garden, a beautiful retreat center using sustainable practices, nestled on 14 acres of beautiful jungle. The Goddess Garden is just 200 yards away from the beautiful Atlantic beaches and just a short ride away from the downtown of Cahuita.
With a pool, a spa, and beautiful rooms, it will be a comfortable place for us to lay our heads for the week together.
Here's a peek at your new digs, in the slideshow below:
Looking for even more photos? Check out the gallery here.
Discover: What we’ll do
We will connect deeply with our wild and cyclical nature, the elements, our bodies, and each other.
We'll find a balance of self-inquiry, group connection, and time to simply be.
Expect the following:
Morning movement and women's circle every day
Transformational evening rituals to ground and grow
Adventures and excursions into nature, including supporting a local indigenous village
Delicious nourishing meals
Rejuvenation and relaxation at the beach (only 200 yards away), pool, or spa
Circle + Ritual: A Return to the Wilds
Morning circle:
Our morning circles will be held after breakfast. They are an opportunity for us to connect deeply with our bodies and with each other at the start to the day. They will always include some form of movement, a sharing circle, and other experiences that may include meditation, journaling, divination and card-pulling,
The movement style:
Please note that this is not a traditional yoga retreat. While I am trained in yoga, and much of our movement will have a basis in either gentle vinyasa, hatha, or yin yoga, we will not stop there. I will also incorporate energy medicine practices, qi gong, intuitive movement, and dance into our experience. What we do will depend on the theme of the day and the energy of the group.
Ritual:
We will have four to five group rituals to honor each of the elements and the energetics that they hold and represent. These will incorporate any and all of the following: meaningful creative ceremony, communal spellwork, deep visualization and meditative practices or pathworking, guided or intuitive movement, reflection and writing exercises, divination, use of herbal allies, art making or crafting, and sharing or storytelling.
Some themes we may touch upon, relating to the elements:
Earth (North): Our roots, holy gardens, belonging, ancestral communion, grounding, presence, strength
Air (East) : Our loving breath, new beginnings, communication, mental clarity, expression, aliveness, joy
Fire (South) : Our inner flame, power, courage, confidence, lust, aligned + directed action
Water (West) : Our sacred flow, sacred feminine, creation, emotion, death & rebirth
The purpose of ritual is to embody a particular transformation. Whether we are looking to set intentions for manifestation, for healing, for revering an aspect of nature, for protection, or for banishing, we use ritual as a way to “act out” the transformation we are desiring.
Ritual is a very sacred space and I invite you to hold a reverence while in the ritual, including coming to the ritual sober and of clear mind. The nature of group ritual is that we are all holding the energy for each other, and we want our circle to be of deep presence, focus, and integrity.
New to yoga, circles, or ritual?
You don’t need any experience coming into this container, as long as you come with an open mind and open heart. This will be an intimate and transformative space. The nature of women’s circles and rituals is that it can sometimes invite us to look at aspects of our beings that feel emotional. If emotions arise, that is beautiful. That gifts us with an opportunity to let them flow and allow them to alchemize.
Enjoy some photos below of the spaces at the Goddess Garden and previous rituals led by Jen:
Local Cuisine: What we’ll eat
Meals will be local, nourishing, nutritious foods. Most meals will be primarily vegetarian; however, I have arranged for us to have chicken or seafood at least once per day for those who desire additional animal protein.
Breakfasts will include any of the following:
Costa Rican coffee and tea, fresh fruit juice, plain oatmeal (gluten free and vegan), fresh tropical fruits, dish with eggs, different types of fresh homemade bread, gluten free tortilla, homemade jellies and honey, plain yogurt, grains and nuts, local specialties like patacones, ripe plantains, pejivalle
A sample of lunches and dinners might include:
Bean burgers with fresh bread, Pineapple curry with mango, chayote & heart of palm, Mashed roots Caribbean style, Arugula & caramelized onion quiche, Ratatouille with kidney beans, Miso soup with tofu and mushrooms, Pad Thai noodles in peanut sauce, Vegetable stir fry, Spanish rice, Fennel salad, Lentil salad with fresh tomatoes, Cauliflower curry salad, mixed lettuce
Meals are served buffet style, and dietary restrictions can be accommodated if notified in advance.
Connection: The Meaning of It All
Our fast-paced digital lifestyle is draining us more than ever before.
Unplug from your daily grind for a week, and truly recharge your body, mind, and soul.
Whether it's with nature, with yourself, or with like-minded people, this retreat offers you the opportunity for true connection.
Here are some photos of previous retreats and events with Jen:
Your Retreat Leader & Ritual Facilitator
Jen Wyatt
Jen Wyatt, owner of Wander Free Wellness, is a teacher and facilitator of yoga experiences, women’s circles, moon rituals, and retreats. She has a Master of Arts degree in Teaching, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, is a certified yoga teacher at the 500-hour level, and is attuned as a Reiki healer. She believes that liberation of the true authentic self - in all its weirdness and wildness - is the key to lasting happiness and fulfillment. Jen guides others to come home to themselves by connecting deeply with the earth, with nature's cycles and rhythms, and with the depths of our often buried imagination and creativity.
She facilitates guided unique experiences that offer a safe space to unravel our layers of conditioning and suppression of the true self, to access the intuitive wisdom within, and to unveil our own limitless creativity. Through movement, ritual, story medicine, and activating imagination, Jen guides you to find freedom and homecoming within your own being. Jen strives always to embrace the magic of the tiniest moments, and vows to never let go of wonder and curiosity. Jen loves to write, make beaded jewelry, create art, and be in nature in all forms. You can find her in her greatest joy talking to the animals around her and singing to snails. May all beings be wild and free.
What's Included?
7 Nights lodging at The Goddess Garden Yoga Resort in Cahuita
Locally sourced breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Most of the meals will be vegetarian; however, I have arranged for animal protein (seafood or chicken) to be available at least once per day. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated if notified at least one month in advance.
Three group excursions to some of the areas best adventures and sights. One will be a visit to the Indigenous BriBri people, to learn about and support their village and community.
Daily morning circle, which includes any combination of the following: yoga, qi gong, energy medicine practices, intuitive movement or dance, meditative practices, divination, journaling, reflection, and optional sharing and storytelling.
Four to five group rituals honoring each of the elements and their corresponding energetics
Roundtrip airport transfers from San Jose airport (SJO) to The Goddess Garden and back (about a 4-5 hour ride, each way). Please do not book your flights until you hear the requirements for arrival and departure times. If you choose, you can take a small plane from San Jose to Limon, to avoid the drive, at your own cost.
An amazing goodie bag, filled with beautiful items from female small business owners, because I love gifting.
What's Not Included?
Airfare to San Jose Airport (SJO) - We will provide you with information on what your flight timing should be. Please do not book your flights until speaking with me.
Tips for your drivers and guides (this will be specified well in advance so that you can plan)
Alcoholic beverages
Massages or treatments in the spa
Additional excursions, activities, and transport during your own free time
Flights from San Jose to Limon Airport, should you opt to avoid the drive to The Goddess Garden, and would prefer to take a flight.
