ECOVILLAGE
Immersion Retreat
La Ecovilla, Costa Rica | Winter 2026
Experience a retreat where ecological connection, sensory immersion and conscious living converge to enliven your whole being.
Reweaving Ourselves into the Tapestry of Earth through Community, Ceremony & Daily Practice.
Step into a living experience of regenerative culture. These retreats offer a deeply rooted immersion into ecovillage life, where land stewardship, communal rhythms, and elemental living form the foundation. Each day is shaped by shared meals from the garden, eco-somatic practices, sacred ceremony, and participation in the daily flow of village life. Reconnect with the wisdom of the Earth, the nourishment of simplicity, and the power of community devoted to co-creating a more beautiful world.
This is an invitation to live the principles of an ecovillage lifestyle, where Earth connection, cooperation, and conscious living are woven into each moment. Set within a thriving land-based community, this immersion is for individuals or groups who long to reconnect with a slower, more intentional way of being. Each retreat is shaped by the season, your intentions, and the daily rhythms of nature.
You’ll be welcomed into the living pulse of village life, where regeneration is not just a concept, but a practice of land, body, spirit, and culture.
Who This Retreat is For
This ecovillage immersion is for individuals or couples who are drawn to a slower, more intentional way of living and want to experience life fully embedded in nature and community. It’s ideal for those who:
* Seek a deep reconnection with the Earth, seasonal rhythms, and elemental living.
* Desire immersive daily practices including eco-somatic movement, sacred ceremony, and mindful participation in village rhythms.
* Are inspired by community, cooperation, and conscious living as a path to personal and collective renewal.
* Wish to integrate the principles of an ecovillage lifestyle into their own life in a meaningful, embodied way.
This retreat is perfect for those ready to step fully into the living culture of an ecovillage, where regeneration is not just a concept but a daily, embodied practice of land, body, spirit, and culture.
Your Path of Regenerative Living
This unique retreat offers you an immersive experience of living in harmony with nature and community. Each day is shaped by rhythms that restore balance, shared meals from the permaculture garden or local farmers’ market, elemental practices, and ceremony. Guided by the wisdom of regenerative culture, you are invited to slow down, realign, and discover how your unique path weaves into the greater whole. This retreat is to reconnect with yourself, others, and the Earth in ways that inspire lasting transformation..
What’s Included
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Honouring the give-and-take relationship with land and life systems.
During the retreat, you’ll enter into practices that awaken a sense of mutual care with the soil, plants, and living beings around you.
This living exchange reminds us that what we tend outside also nourishes.
Practices for deepening connection:Observing and listening to the rhythms of nature
Mindful interaction with plants, stones, water, and wildlife
Sensory immersion walks in forests, rivers, or meadows
Daily reflection on your relationship with the natural world
“When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe.” – John Muir
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Rooting in community as an extended ecosystem of belonging.
Shared meals, stories, and daily rhythms become threads that weave us back into the larger family of life.
Through these bonds, we remember that thriving is always a collective experience.
Practices for deepening connection:Group circle discussions and storytelling
Shared ritual and ceremony
Partnered or group movement practices
Collaborative creative activities (sound, dance, or art)
“We are all relatives. What we do to the web of life, we do to ourselves.” – Indigenous Wisdom
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Moving with the sacred forces of Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Ether.
Ceremony and embodiment invite you to experience these elemental presences as living guides for your renewal.
They awaken ancient memories of balance, guiding you toward harmony with both inner and outer nature.Practices for deepening connection:
Sunrise and sunset ceremonies with fire, water, or air
Guided breathwork and movement aligned with each element
Water purification or reflective practices near streams or lakes
Grounding exercises like barefoot walking or earthing
“The elements are our first teachers, patient, constant, and alive.”
– Unknown
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Participating in cycles that restore vitality and renew life.
Through interactive experiences and intentional choices, you’ll learn how every action can seed resilience and balance.
In this way, you become an active participant in Earth’s regenerative processes, weaving your life into her renewal.Observing seasonal and daily cycles in nature
Reflective journaling on personal growth and ecological awareness
Participating in rituals and Ecstatic dances that honour renewal and transformation
Mindful walking and meditation in natural surroundings
“What we restore in nature, we restore in ourselves.” – Robin Wall Kimmerer
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Cultivating wholeness of body, heart, and spirit as part of Earth’s aliveness
Daily practices of movement, reflection, and rest support your inner flourishing while harmonizing with the wider web.
This embodied vitality becomes a radiant offering, strengthening the resilience of the community and land alike.Practices for deepening connection:
Morning movement wave-motion, or flow practices in natural spaces
Mindful eating and sensory awareness exercises
Restorative meditations and periods of stillness
Breathwork and energy awareness in alignment with the elements
“When the body is vital, the spirit sings.” – Ayurvedic Proverb
Retreat Investment
Five-Day Retreat for One Person: $2,800 USD
Pricing includes all sessions, meals, herbs, private accommodation, and personalized support.
Five-Day Retreat Two (Couple or Friends): $2,400 USD each
Includes shared or private accommodation and full programs for both participants.
Five-Day Retreat for a group of 3 or more: $2,200 USD each
Payment plans available upon request.
ALSO INCLUDED
Seasonal, locally sourced plant-based meals enjoyed in community settings
Gentle morning movement & breathwork attuning to Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Spirit
Immersive nature walks and river swims
Group sharing or partner exercises to reflect on lessons, insights, and connections
Note: Transportation to/from La EcoVilla is not included (we’re happy to assist with booking).
Retreat Information
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Ecovilla Costa Rica is a remarkable embodiment of uniqueness and beauty, seamlessly blending regeneration living with the breathtaking natural environment. Nestled amidst lush landscapes, next to the majestic machuca rio its eco-friendly architecture harmonizes with the surroundings, showcasing the beauty of natural materials and thoughtful design. The vibrant community thrives on principles of permaculture and regenerative agriculture, creating a living ecosystem nested next to the muchuca river that not only produces organic food but also enriches the local biodiversity.
The beauty of Ecovilla lies in its strong sense of community, where collaboration and shared values foster deep connections among residents. This nurturing environment encourages holistic wellness and nature-connection, enhancing individual and collective well-being.
Overall, Ecovilla is a sanctuary that embodies the harmony between human life and nature, inspiring those who seek a conscious and fulfilling lifestyle in a beautiful, interconnected world.
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For more information & to register, contact:
Email info@thelivingcentre.com
WhatsApp - 519-652-9109
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1. Deposit Requirements:
A deposit of $1000.00 US is required upon registration to secure your spot.
The balance is due 60 days prior to the retreat start date -
2. Cancellation Policy:
45 days or more before the retreat: Full refund of any payments made (minus a cancellation fee of $200 US).
30 to 45 days before the retreat: 50% refund of total payment.
Less than 30 days before the retreat: No refunds will be issued.
3. Transfer Policy:
Participants may transfer their registration to another person up to 30 days before the retreat. Notification must be given in writing.
4. Special Circumstances:
A partial refund may be considered on a case-by-case basis in case of emergency or illness.
5. Retreat Cancellation:
If the organizer cancels the retreat, all payments will be fully refunded.
6. Changes to the Policy:
The organizer reserves the right to amend this policy. Any changes will be communicated to participants.
Your Guides
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Shantree Kacera, RH, DN, Ph.D.
Ayurvedic Practitioner | Ecological Herbalist | Permaculture Educator
My journey into regenerative living began in my early years and deepened as a young adult living in ecovillages, where I experienced firsthand the harmony of community, the joy of caring for the land, and the subtle rhythms of regenerative life. Those years planted the seeds for a lifetime of learning, a practice that is lived in the body, felt in the heart, and guided by the Earth itself.For the past 45 years at The Living Centre, I have built on those early lessons, weaving together Ayurveda, plant medicine, and ecological wisdom into a living laboratory of regenerative practice. The Centre has grown into both a sanctuary and a classroom, a place where reciprocity, regeneration, and vitality are not just understood but lived and shared every day with everyone who comes here.
To me, regenerative living is simple and yet profound. It is an immersive, lifelong practice. Every choice we make, whether connecting deeply with the land, honoring the elements, or nurturing community, is an opportunity to restore balance, vitality, and harmony for ourselves, for others, and for the Earth.
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Lorenna Bousquet-Kacera
Founder of Shamanuhe Earth | Deeptime Teaching | Permaculture Educator
My journey into regenerative living and ecosomatic practice began long before I knew it had a name. Working on fishing boats, exploring the wilds of the Yukon Territory in my twenties, and for the past 27 years, alongside Shantree, I have cultivated a living landscape at The Living Centre - a sanctuary and a laboratory of life where the principles of permaculture, plant medicine, and embodied wisdom converge.
I guide people into deeper connection with their bodies, the Earth, and the rhythms that sustain life. Through tending the land to designing regenerative spaces, leading rituals, and exploring the intelligence of the body, I have created offerings that honour the interconnection of all life.
I am a permaculture educator, an ecosomatic guide, and a witness to the transformative power of living in alignment with the Earth and with ourselves. I invite others to step into this living practice, remember their own intelligence, resilience, and creativity, and experience firsthand how life rooted in reciprocity and vitality can transform both inner and outer landscapes.
Stories of Transformation
