Ride, share and learn with famous mustang whisperer, Anna Twinney, intuitive coach, Vincent Mancerella and the Tula Vida team

Imagine a journey that goes beyond 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 - as you take a journey together both on the ground and in the saddle.

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 🐎

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

Oneself (Personal Exploration)

The Land (Environmental Connection)

The Horses (Equine-Assisted Coaching)

Spirits Guidance (Intuitive Development)

The Coaches (Expert Facilitation)

Our retreat weaves together the magical tapestry of personal transformation with three extraordinary horseback adventures, each designed to unlock different dimensions of your spirit and potential.

Throughout these journeys, Anna Twinney's expertise in horse whispering, animal communication & energy healing, alongside Vincent Mancarella's transformative coaching, will create a holistic approach to healing.

The horses are not solely tourist guides, instead sacred guides; mirrors reflecting your innermost truths, barriers, and unlimited potential.

Between rides, you'll have opportunities for coaching, energy healing sessions, meditation in nature, and personal reflection.

The volcanic landscapes, rainforest canopies, and vibrant ecosystems of Costa Rica serve as a living, breathing backdrop to your personal metamorphosis.

This is 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.

Unique Experiences Include:

• 3 horseback-riding adventures in special, secret places

• Equine life coaching

• TLC: a Pre-ride check & trust-based training technique

• Telepathic animal communication 

• Energy healing practices

• Shamanic journey experiences

• Coaching sessions

• Meditation in sacred natural spaces

• 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. 🦋

Nestled in the ethereal embrace of three ancient volcanoes, Tula Vida Ranch spans 85 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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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?

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

Anna Twinney:

The Voice for the Voiceless Internationally renowned horse whisperer Anna Twinney stands as a revolutionary bridge between worlds, transforming the landscape of human-animal connection for almost three decades.

From her dynamic beginnings in the British Police Force to becoming one of the world's most sought-after animal communicators, her extraordinary journey has earned recognition from British Royalty and the US Government alike.

Through her pioneering Tri-Factor of Truth methodology—uniting body language, telepathic connection, and energetic resonance—Anna has conducted over 20,000 consultations across 44 countries, touching lives through Reach Out to Horses® and the Anna Twinney Animal Linguists Academy.

Her innovative work spans from rehabilitating high-value thoroughbreds to revolutionizing rescue organizations' approaches, creating groundbreaking programs that give "throwaway" horses a second chance.

A celebrated author, speaker, and media personality, Anna has shared her transformative methods through television appearances, international speaking engagements, and published works.

Her diverse expertise as a medical intuitive, healer, mediator, and spiritual guide has produced over 500 hours of educational content, reaching students worldwide. Whether training China's Endurance Team or gentling untouched horses, Anna's work goes beyond traditional boundaries, creating transformative spaces where the whispered wisdom of animals changes lives forever.

Vincent Mancarella:

The Inner Wisdom Architect Vincent Mancarella stands as a remarkable bridge between practical wisdom and spiritual transformation, weaving together three decades of diverse experience in healing arts, energy medicine, business leadership, and spiritual guidance. As a transformative life coach and steward of Whispering Feather Farm, Vin's philosophy centers on the profound understanding that we manifest our reality through subconscious patterns, habits, and beliefs.

Drawing from his journey from New York data programmer to skilled rancher and spiritual guide, Vin helps others discover their soul's deepest purpose. His holistic approach reveals how life experiences—from relationships to synchronicities—serve as profound messages from the soul. Through his roles as a qualified holistic health counselor, medium, healer, author, and gifted vocalist, he demonstrates that living a spirit-led life enhances rather than diminishes practical success.

As a key figure in Reach Out to Horses®, Vin combines sharp business acumen with spiritual wisdom, overseeing program development and media presence while maintaining the work's sacred essence. His exceptional abilities in land protection, house clearings, and animal communication further exemplify his unique gift for bridging physical and spiritual realms, guiding others to uncover and manifest their deepest aspirations. 

The Retreat's Essence Our journey interweaves Anna'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.

This Sacred Sanctuary is hosted by Sally and Eric: Where Heaven Meets Earth 🌿

Your journey begins the moment you step off the plane into Costa Rica's warm embrace. Our group airport transfer becomes your first taste of "Pura Vida"; that sweet letting go as the lush landscapes of paradise unfold before you.

As you wind through mountain roads toward Tula Vida, something shifts. The constant hum of digital life begins to quiet. You're encouraged to unplug, to let your phone rest, to remember what presence feels like.

Arriving at the ranch, you're greeted by Sally, Eric, Anna, Vin, the 5 Tula Vida dogs and the horses themselves; curious, gentle witnesses to your arrival. The land welcomes you: volcanic peaks standing sentinel, pristine rainforest whispering ancient secrets, and an energy so palpable you can feel it settling into your bones.

As the sun descends, we gather for our welcome dinner. Around the table, under the Costa Rican sky, we share stories of what called you here and begin weaving the threads that will bind this intimate group throughout the week. Anna and Vin hold space for your arrivals to this place and to this moment in your life's journey.

This is a threshold crossing from the life you left behind to the transformation that awaits.

Your journey of transformation begins in the pristine natural sanctuary of Costa Rica, where Vin and Anna welcome you with warmth and presence, taking time to understand your personal journey and aspirations as they set the retreat’s container.

We gather with Vin for a walking meditation within the pasture and amongst the horses that plants the seeds for the magical week ahead. Each moment of this first day serves as a gateway to the transformative journey that awaits, where horses become mirrors, teachers, and catalysts for profound personal growth.

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Your afternoon begins with a profound introduction to Trust-based Leadership and Compassionate Communication (TLC), Anna's revolutionary approach to horse-human connection. In this sacred morning session, you'll discover how authentic presence becomes the gateway to deeper understanding.

Through carefully crafted exercises, you'll learn to:

🤝 Embody authentic presence that horses naturally respond to

💝 Create soul-level connections that go beyond traditional boundaries

🌸 Speak the subtle language of energy and intention

✨ Transform understanding into mutual trust

🎯 Build foundations for lifelong healing partnerships

With these essentials in your heart, you'll journey on horseback through the emerald embrace of the rainforest in SILENCE, where every step becomes part of your story of self-discovery. As you traverse ancient trails the jungle itself becomes your teacher in the language of intuition and connection. The morning's TLC practice naturally unfolds in real-time as you and your horse navigate the lush landscape together.

The combination of TLC foundations, jungle wisdom, and transformative guidance creates a perfect alchemy for profound personal awakening. Your equine companion carries you off the beaten path. 

Your journey of transformation begins at sunrise with a gentle yoga session, awakening body and spirit as the tropical birds herald the new day. 

As the day unfolds Vin weaves in a powerful exercise that illuminate how personal thought patterns manifest reality, helping you unravel internal barriers and connect with your deeper purpose.  

As you set out to traverse ancient trails with your horse, the sacred rhythm of rural life reveals itself; in the aromatic sugar plantation, the sweet press of sugar cane, and the whispered stories of generations past. This is a one-of-a-kind experience, stepping back in time to share in a very local, rustic, cultural process of making sugar with methods and equipment 100+ years old.

Your Costa Rican hosts will prepare a traditional country meal, offering fresh flavors that mirror the authenticity of your inner work. In this sacred space where butterfly gardens dance, the guitar comes out and village life hums in the distance, you'll discover that external journeys often mirror internal ones. 

Your day unfolds at the local lake, where the majestic volcanos stand guardian over spring waters that hold ancient wisdom. This extraordinary journey begins with Anna guiding you through advanced telepathic communication practices deepening your connection with your equine partner before your shared aquatic adventure. In this heightened state of awareness, you'll discover how water amplifies intuitive abilities, creating perfect conditions for profound inter-species dialogue as your experience culminates in a profound lake swim with your horse.

As you both enter the crystalline waters, boundaries dissolve and trust deepens. This sacred communion becomes a living metaphor for surrender and connection, while the volcanic energy channels through the waters for deep cellular renewal. 

Your day begins with the gentle practice of energy healing with our equine partners. Under Anna's expert guidance, you'll learn to sense and work with the subtle energy fields that connect all living beings. The horses, natural healers themselves, become both teachers and recipients as you discover your own innate healing abilities.

As morning unfolds into afternoon, Anna guides you through advanced telepathic communication practices to deepen your connection with your equine partners. In this heightened state of awareness, you'll discover how silence amplifies intuitive abilities, creating perfect conditions for profound inter-species dialogue. Through guided exercises and one-on-one practice with our wise equine guides, you'll begin to hear what cannot be spoken; the whispers of heart-to-heart connection that flow beneath words.

This is a day of subtle magic, where the invisible becomes tangible and the language of the heart becomes fluent.

The day closes with a powerful sound healing ceremony, where ancient tones and crystal bowls help integrate your transformative journey.

This is the heart of our work together—the day where everything converges. Here at Tula Vida, with 3 days of foundation beneath you, Anna guides you through deep coaching sessions with the horses as your mirrors. You'll weave together all the elements of your experience; from telepathic communication to energy work, from trust to transformation.

You will experience her renowned liberty and obstacle course work; a journey far deeper than physical navigation. This unique approach, born from decades of wild horse observation, bridges the gap between natural behaviors and domestic horse training.

As you move through the course, Anna's unparalleled ability to read both horses and humans creates personalized learning experiences, revealing insights about your own patterns while deepening understanding of your equine partner.

Through carefully designed experiences, the horses reflect back your patterns, your blocks, your brilliance. Vin and Anna work in tandem; Anna translating the horses' wisdom while Vin guides you through the personal breakthroughs that arise. This sacred practice time allows you to embody your newfound abilities with confidence and grace, supported by the gentle presence of our wise equine teachers.

The afternoon offers space for integration and personal reflection; one-on-one coaching sessions where Vin helps you anchor these profound shifts into practical vision and purpose. Like the river finding its inevitable path to the sea, you'll gain crystal clarity about your life's true direction.

By day's end, you'll have touched something eternal within yourself; that core of authentic power and purpose that the horses have been reflecting back to you all along. This is where transformation becomes inevitable.

Your journey begins as your horse carries you along ancient waterways, where each river crossing becomes a metaphor for crossing thresholds in your own life. As you navigate crystalline waters together, your equine companion's confidence mirrors the growing trust within you. The jungle whispers its secrets as you wind your way to a hidden waterfall—nature's cathedral of transformation.

Beneath the cascade's powerful veil, experience a profound moment of cleansing and renewal. Your horse stands peaceful in the sacred pool, becoming both anchor and witness to your transformation. Here, where mist meets majesty, Anna and Vin’s week of guidance into deep energetic practices and the waterfall's thundering voice washes away old stories and limiting beliefs.

As the afternoon unfolds, this cleansed state creates the perfect foundation for profound personal inner work. Through one-on-one coaching sessions in this charged natural setting, you may choose to dive deep into your soul's calling. Vin’s intuitive guidance helps you clear remaining energetic obstacles, transforming the day's water ceremonies into practical vision and purpose. Like the river finding its inevitable path to the sea, you'll gain crystal clarity about your life's true direction.

This day is a journey through Costa Rica's pristine waters and an alchemical blend of natural power with spiritual guidance, where the eternal rhythm of flowing water meets the timeless wisdom of your own heart's knowing.

The afternoon unfolds in the healing embrace of natural hot springs, where volcanic-heated mineral waters soothe tired muscles and integrate the week's profound experiences. As you soak in these ancient healing waters, reflection comes naturally; memories of the journey, gratitude for the lessons, excitement for what lies ahead.

Before returning to Tula Vida, we'll visit local artisan shops where you can find treasures to carry home; handcrafted reminders of this sacred time. Each souvenir becomes an anchor, a touchstone connecting you back to the magic of this week whenever you need it.

As the sun begins its descent, we gather for a closing ceremony. Around the crackling fire pit, Vin leads a powerful integration ritual, where sharing stories and setting intentions become part of the eternal dance of completion and new beginnings. Here, under the stars, you'll celebrate your transformation while anchoring your visions for the path ahead.

After our transformative week together, this free day offers you the perfect opportunity to explore Costa Rica's endless wonders at your own pace. Begin with a nourishing breakfast at Tula Vida, grounding yourself in the peace you've cultivated throughout the retreat.

Let your spirit guide your choices for the day in this space to honor your journey in whatever way calls to your soul.

Maybe you will choose:

🥾 A mindful hike on the property's pristine trails with the horse herd 💆 A nurturing massage or craniosacral session 🌸 Peaceful reflection in the hammock or in nature's embrace 🐴 Additional time with our equine companions 🌺 Adventure offsite to a wildlife rescue, a waterfall hike, a rainforest canopy on exhilarating zip lines.

We're happy to arrange transportation and bookings for any offsite activity that calls to you, ensuring your final day in Costa Rica perfectly complements your retreat experience. Whether you seek adventure or relaxation, this day is yours to design.

Included: 🍳 Breakfast 🥗 Lunch (if onsite) ✨ Activity planning assistance 

Let us help you create the perfect finale to your Costa Rican journey of transformation.