I booked a private retreat with my two teens. Sally and Eric are incredible hosts and retreat guides. With decades of experience, they made me feel completely welcome and trusting of how to be in relationship with the herd and the land. Just what my nervous system needed. And the food was phenomenal. The accommodations comfortable. I just felt so supported in every way. Thank you, Tula Vida!

I had the most transformative and soul-affirming experience at Tula Vida for “The Well Within.” Words fail to capture the magic of the land, horses, people (cooks and ranch hands and of course, Sally and Eric), and the inviting accommodations. I left feeling the most regulated in my nervous system than I have in my entire life, and with tools and felt experience to bring it home. I felt safe and supported and nourished in every sense, in each moment, and it allowed me to do the deep work of healing. Thank you to Tula Vida, and I encourage everyone to book their spot or set up a call with Sally!

Being at the "Connecting to the Well Within" Retreat at Tula Vida, facilitated by Sally and Eric , was a most serene, joyful, and transformational experience. They, and their magnificent herd of horses and sweet dogs, wrapped us in love and care, providing us with the opportunities to peer into ourselves and expand our thinking about who we are and how these reflections can help us to appreciate oneself, while at the same time continue to grow on an emotional level. Tula Vida is an oasis of serenity and beauty. Being there is a beautiful gift to give yourself!

The retreat with horses I attended at Tula Vida was everything I hoped it would be, and so much more. Sally and Eric have created an environment that nurtures and supports their guests. The moment you arrive you are warmly greeted by the pack and feel the love and warmth of this magical place. The property is absolutely, stunningly beautiful, the rooms are large and comfortable and the views are breathtaking. The high point for me was time spent with the beautiful herd. The horses are every size, shape, color and age. Each one has its own history and they are all loving and gentle thanks to the life changing love and care they have received since arriving here. Over the course of our week together, Sally and Eric guided us through exercises that taught us how to respect, approach and bond with the horses. These special creatures are never forced or coerced to do anything - and always treated gently. It is difficult to describe how rewarding and heart-expanding this experience is. It settles in your heart and stays with you long after you say good-bye. In short, it is life changing. Sharing delicious, nutritious authentic Costa Rican meals beautifully presented by Shirley and her kitchen crew was a great way to gather and get to know each other better. Each meal was also a time to reflect on our experiences and express what we were grateful for in that moment. The sunsets at dinner were the perfect ending to each day. The mission at Tula Vida is to care for their animals, leave the land better than they found it and support their neighbours and community. I was a wonderful week of discovery. Don’t hesitate to come here. Your world will be brighter and you will be better for taking this marvellous journey.

This was my ninth visit to Tula Vida and it certainly won't be my last. This retreat, the Felt sense of Being, provided me with the nervous system reset I was hoping for, and more. It is hard to find the correct words to describe being there, we have to experience it ourselves. The space for connecting deeply with the horses could only be provided by really experienced healers like Sally and Eric, and an environment such as this. Our experiences with the horses, with Sally and Eric, the dogs, and the power of the 85 acres of land and its beauty also gave me tools to take home and utilize to preserve the experiences. I was also so impressed with the eco-preservatory stance of the retreat and the sustainability vision, including an incredible garden providing visitors with the most nourishing food, while the land is treated with great respect. The off-site trip to the El Jilguero ecotourism project site and forest led by Eric gave us a rich understanding of the ecology of the area, and was just an awesome experience. The whole experience was supported by a wonderful attentive staff, efficient transport with friendly English-speaking drivers, fantastic and authentic food, super comfortable rooms, including strong and consistent Wi-Fi, and a warm community feel. I was also privileged to see some of the rescue work inaction, and it was just awe-inspiring. I can't wait to return.