COSTA RICA

Our sanctuary in Costa Rica, where we’ve guided retreats for almost three decades, has magically shaped us. Ancient trees and vibrant birds thrive here, creating an atmosphere brimming with possibility and alive with the energy of transformation. It’s a land once revered for its transformative beauty. A place steeped in power, where the elements cleanse, inspire, and guide each of us back to the sacred wild within our hearts.

Our Offerings

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    A Return to the Sacred Wild Retreat

    Winter 2026
    An elemental immersion for soul,
    body & earth

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    Rainforest Medicine Retreat

    February 2026
    5 Day Retreat

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    Romanced by the Elements Retreat

    An intimate journey into love, presence, and sacred connection.

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    Private Retreats

    Winter 2026
    Personalized 7 day retreats for
    individuals or couples

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Costa Rica as a Living Teacher, a Wild Companion, a Sacred Mirror

  • We remember the moment nearly three decades ago when a small group of us gathered at The Living Centre, stirred by an inner call that whispered the name of a little-known land—Costa Rica.

    At the time, we had no idea that this place would become the fertile ground where our relationship and our life’s work would take root. That it would deepen our path. Awaken our truest voice.

    We came because the land called us.
    We came to listen.

    More than thirty years ago, Lorenna and I followed an inner call that led us to this land. We didn’t come for a program, or an opportunity, or a plan. We came because the land called through its silence and rhythm.

    We arrived with open hearts, ready to listen deeply to its ancient wisdom and begin a sacred journey of remembering.

    From the beginning, Costa Rica revealed herself slowly.
    Through the stillness of the rainforest.
    Through the pulse of the ocean.

    Through the eyes of the tree elders who welcomed us, and through the soil beneath our bare feet.

    We knew we were stepping into something ancient, something alive—something that would become part of us.

    This land has been a great teacher. The elements here are dynamic, intense, and bring life to everything they touch—including us:
    The fire of the sun
    The breath of the wind
    The cleansing rains
    The steady presence of the Earth
    The vast spaciousness of the sky

    All of it has taught us to see with new eyes, to walk with greater humility, to listen with our whole beings.

    We wanted to share what we experienced with others.
    Come and remember—that was the invitation.

    Remember the language of the Earth.
    Remember the wisdom of the body.
    Remember that we are not separate from nature, but made of it.

    Over the years, we have returned again and again—each time deepening our relationship with the land and with ourselves.

    We’ve offered ceremonies beside waterfalls, planted seeds in rich volcanic soil, danced under the moon, and held space for people to meet the raw, unfiltered truth of who they are.

    The land has met us in every season of our lives.

    It has held our grief, our joy, our questions, and our quiet prayers.

    It has shown us what it means to live in right relationship—with nature, with ourselves, with each other, and with the great mystery that we are all a part of.

    We offer retreats in Costa Rica because the land itself is medicine.

    It opens what has been closed.
    It softens what has been hardened.
    It calls forth the wild, the wise, and the sacred within.

    This is a living part of it. It holds the same vision we do—a return to wholeness, to truth, to the rhythm of life.

    After all these years, Costa Rica is no longer a place we go.

    It is a place that lives in us—a place we carry in our breath, our work, our love.

    It continues to guide us.
    It continues to nourish us.

    And it continues to welcome those who are ready to remember what truly matters.

    If your heart is ready to remember what truly matters, we invite you to join us in Costa Rica - where the land breathes life into your body, your soul, and your spirit.

Walking the Path in Costa Rica

Stories of Transformation

  • “This retreat left me deeply relaxed and clear about the direction of my life. I appreciated the mix of intellectual learning, embodied practices, and meaningful reflection.

    Lorenna and Shantree offered exceptional care and guidance. The support, the space, the land… it was all exactly what I needed.”

    -Steve

  • “This experience changed me in ways I didn’t even know I needed. I expected something meaningful, but I had no idea how much tension I was holding and how numb I had become.
    The waterfalls, the river, the ceremonies, the conversations… the sun, the beauty - whew. It was incredible. Now I know what it feels like to be fully alive in my body, and I’m not letting that go.
    This was an exceptional experience I’d recommend to anyone. I feel renewed. Thank you.”

    -Becky

  • T”his experience changed my life. I learned to be present with my emotions, not just when life is calm, but always. The daily meditation, movement, and fabulous vegan meals helped me ground deeply into my body, connect with Spirit, and nourish myself in new ways.

    One lesson stood out: Follow your bliss. Say yes to life. That’s now my mission and even the name of my new business.

    Lorenna and Shantree supported me through every challenge with presence and wisdom. People could feel the shift in me when I returned. This retreat was a return to what really matters.”

    -Sarah

  • “This retreat awakened every part of me. My ego dissolved, old fears surfaced and released, and I met my true self again. "There you are," I thought, "I won’t let you go." The places Lorenna and Shantree guided us to, waterfalls, hidden caves. It was like stepping into a fairytale. The beauty alone sparked dreams and insights I never knew I carried. I came home to a new world... because I had changed. Deep thanks to both of you.”
    -Jill