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Anna Twinney
Costa Rica
Aug 2 - 9, 2026
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Tula Vida
$3,997
Deposit: $1,000

About your trip

"Wild Heart Awakening: Equine Wisdom & Soul Discovery in Paradise"


Imagine a journey that transcends traditional life coaching—a deeply intimate exploration of self, healing, and connection, where the majestic horses of Costa Rica become your most profound teachers and mirrors of your inner landscape.


Guided by Reach Out to Horses in collaboration with Tula Vida herd:

·  Anna Twinney: Internationally renowned horse whisperer and animal communicator, bringing nearly three decades of transformative wisdom 🦋

·  Vincent Mancarella: Master of energy medicine and soul guidance, helping you unlock your deepest purpose 🌟

·  Our Wise Equine Co-Facilitators: Free-roaming horses who see your authentic truth and guide you home to yourself 🐎

What Makes it Unique?

This is more than a retreat. It's a pilgrimage of the heart—an invitation to reconnect with your most authentic self, calibrate your outer world with your Soul’s purpose, intentions, and Destiny, guided by the wisdom of the horses, the healing power of energy work, and the transformative magic of human potential.


The Retreat's Essence 

Our journey interweaves Anna Twinney's equine communication expertise with Vincent's soul-centered coaching, creating a unique pathway to personal transformation through the wisdom of horses, nature, and inner guidance.   

What Does the Experience Involve?

The 5 Elements Journey Our retreat will explore personal transformation through an immersive experience connecting participants with five powerful dimensions:

  1. Oneself (Personal Exploration)
  2. The Land (Environmental Connection)
  3. The Horses (Equine-Assisted Coaching)
  4. Spirits Guidance (Intuitive Development)
  5. The Coaches (Expert Facilitation)

Unique Experiences Include:

  • Deep soul work through equine-guided coaching
  • TLC: a Pre-ride check & trust-based training technique
  • Advanced animal communication and telepathic connection 
  • Energy healing practices
  • Shamanic journey experiences
  • Transformative life coaching in nature's most powerful settings
  • Meditation in sacred natural spaces

Participant Experience:

  • Daily mindfulness and self-reflection practices
  • Holistic personal development strategies
  • Trauma-informed healing approaches
  • Intuition development exercises

Intimate Group: This exploration of the Soul is limited to ensure each participant receives the nurturing attention they deserve. This experience promises not just a vacation but a profound journey of healing, discovery, and rebirth. 🦋

A Sacred Sanctuary - Tula Vida Ranch

Nestled in the ethereal embrace of three ancient volcanoes, Tula Vida Ranch spans 80 pristine acres of Costa Rican paradise. This off-the-grid sanctuary harmoniously blends modern comfort with natural wonder, powered by the sun and nourished by crystal-clear spring waters. Here, where civilization gently fades into wilderness, your transformation begins.


Your Sacred Space 🏡 Choose your perfect haven from our thoughtfully designed accommodations:


·  The Villas: Luxurious retreats with sweeping volcanic views

·  The Lodge: Intimate sanctuaries near our communal heart


Each space offers its own magical connection to the surrounding landscape, with modern comforts seamlessly integrated into the natural environment.


A Sense of Home

Our guests often comment how quickly they feel like they belong here, with welcoming humans, animals and the land itself. Our rooms are designed as a retreat from the wilds of nature - calming, comfortable spaces where you can relax and rest well as you process your insights and connect deeper with yourself. We are here to support you.


Nature's Classroom 🌺 Your journey unfolds across:

·  Miles of pristine horse trails through virgin rainforest

·  Sacred working spaces both covered and under open sky

·  A stunning rooftop yoga deck floating above the canopy

·  Rivers, springs, and meditation ponds

·  Open-air dining areas where community flourishes


Nourishment for Body & Soul 🍃 Experience the authentic flavors of Costa Rica through lovingly prepared local cuisine, shared family-style in our communal dining area or as picnics in nature's cathedral. Our culinary offerings honor both traditional wisdom and modern dietary needs.


Perfect Climate for Transformation 🌅 Blessed with year-round temperatures of 65-85°F and refreshing mountain breezes, Tula Vida provides the ideal setting for deep inner work. Our proximity to Lake Arenal (15 minutes), La Fortuna's adventures (90 minutes), and Guanacaste's beaches (2 hours) allows for endless exploration.


Sacred Accessibility ✨ Despite our pristine wilderness setting, we're just 90 minutes from Liberia International Airport (LIR), making your journey to transformation seamlessly accessible.

Here, where three volcanoes stand sentinel and pristine rainforest whispers ancient wisdom, every element has been thoughtfully curated to support your transformative journey with Anna and Vincent. This isn't just a retreat center—it's a living, breathing sanctuary where magic and reality dance as one.


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Tula Vida Foundation is a 501c charity registered in the US with a mission to rescue horses in Costa Rica and sponsor people to come for transformational horse experiences and retreats.


A visit to us supports not just yourself but also the natural environment, the rescue horses, the local community who work with us and people without the means to have these kind of experiences.

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Meet Your Equine Guides

Masters of Presence & Connection 🐎

At Tula Vida, our horses aren't just participants—they're wisdom keepers, healers, and transformational catalysts living in sacred harmony with the land. Roaming free as a natural herd, they embody the very essence of authentic connection and present-moment awareness.


The Wisdom of the Herd 💫 

These extraordinary beings are masters of:

·  Reading energy and emotional truth beneath human facades

·  Creating profound nervous system regulation through their mere presence

·  Facilitating genuine connection through vulnerability and authenticity

·  Navigating group dynamics with grace and natural leadership

·  Offering mirror-like reflection of our truest selves


Natural Healers & Teachers 🌟 

Unlike humans, our equine co-facilitators:

·  See through social masks to perceive your authentic essence

·  Respond to pure energy rather than constructed stories

·  Prioritize "being" over "doing"

·  Welcome emotions as bridges to deeper connection

·  Actively work to create harmony and balance within the group


The Science of Connection ✨ 

Research confirms what ancient wisdom has always known: horses actively regulate human heart rates and nervous systems through their presence alone. At Tula Vida, you'll experience this healing resonance firsthand as our herd guides you toward your own natural state of balance and presence.


Sacred Partnership 💖 

These wise beings choose to participate in our work, offering their gifts freely and authentically. They become your companions in transformation, supporting, challenging, and illuminating your journey with their profound wisdom and gentle presence.


Are you ready to ride into your most powerful self?

Don't Miss Out!

This is your invitation to dive deep into the waters of transformation, where sacred waterfall pools wash away what no longer serves you. 


Here, through the profound wisdom of horse-human connection, you'll rediscover your own wild nature. Under volcanic skies that whisper ancient stories, you'll reconnect with your soul's purpose, remembering who you truly are in this paradise where magic still dances freely. 🌈


"Where horses become mirrors, elements become teachers, and transformation becomes inevitable.” ~ Anna Twinney

What's included

Equine-guided coaching

Let the horses guide you toward your own natural state of balance and presence.

Learn the TLC method

Experience a profound introduction to Trust-based Leadership and Compassionate Communication (TLC), Anna's revolutionary approach to horse-human connection

Horseback Journeys

Enjoy 3 magical horseback rides in rural Costa Rica

Talk to the Horses

Practise advanced animal communication and telepathic connection

Life Coaching

Gain transformative insights with Vincent's life coaching in nature's most powerful settings

Mindful Movement

Move your body back into its flow on the stunning rooftop yoga deck

Sound Journey

Immersive sacred ceremonies including restorative sound healing

Tools & strategies

Daily mindfulness, self-reflection & personal development practices

All meals onsite

Local, farm-fresh and Costa Rica style cooking, we eat meals family-style together

7 nights accommodation

At Tula Vida Ranch in a stunning, comfortable room

Free Day

An extra day to explore more of Costa Rica's delights & activities

Airport Transfers

A group airport transfer at 2pm on arrival day / 8am on departure day from Liberia airport (LIR)

What's not included

Airfare

You purchase your own flight

Insurance

We require you to purchase your own trip insurance

Extra activities

Activities & transport other than as listed above are at additional cost

Alcohol

We do not serve alcohol onsite

Tips & extras

Discretionary & optional

About your organizer

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With stunning, vibrant and accessible nature all around, Tula Vida offers transformational horse experiences and other retreats in Costa Rica aimed at supporting your whole system to settle back into balance, allowing the stress to melt away so you can (re)find your positive energy, self-connection and sense of harmony.

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