Elemental Pathways: A Sacred Journey with Horses

Costa Rica

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Tula Vida
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7 reviews
Aug 24 - 31, 2025
Group size: 3 - 12
Elemental Pathways: A Sacred Journey with Horses
Costa Rica

Tula Vida
  • Email address verified
7 reviews

Aug 24 - 31, 2025
Group size: 3 - 12

About this 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

Available Packages

Private room with bathroom
Deposit: $1,000
Only 1 left

There are 5 private rooms available, each with a double bed and their own bathroom.

Single supplement is $200.


Price is per person and includes 13% service tax: $3,997

$3,997
Deposit: $1,000
Shared Room
Deposit: $1,000
6 left

There are 3 double rooms available - these are large rooms, each has 2 double beds and a private bathroom.  There is a large shared terrace outside.


Price is per person and includes 13% service tax: $3,797

$3,797
Deposit: $1,000
King Room with bathtub
Sold Out

There is only 1 of these available - this room has a King bed and a private bathroom with a shower and a bathtub.


Price is per person and includes 13% service tax: $3,997


(For a couple who wants to guarantee sharing this room, you can book 1 shared room option plus this room option and we will put you together in this room

$3,997


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Tula Vida
7 reviews
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.

Reviews

DH
It’s Almost Impossible to Write a Review for a Place Like Tula Vida… Why? Because it’s hard to capture the magic of a place you feel you’ve never been to— and yet, somehow, like your soul remembers it. Tula Vida isn’t just a destination. It’s a feeling. A breath. A surrender. Nestled in the hills of Tierras Morenas, this serene sanctuary is the very definition of unplugged peace—ironically, with all the Wi-Fi you could need if you do wish to stay connected. But the truth is, you won’t want to. Because what’s calling you here is the real connection. The landscape stretches in every direction—fields, pastures, trails—offering a full immersion into the rhythms of nature. Horses roam freely, and there’s nothing quite like waking up to the gentle sound of hooves just outside your door. Morning, noon, and night, these beautiful creatures become your neighbors, your meditation, your joy. The rooms are cozy, airy, and absolutely perfect. The showers? A dream. Everything is designed for comfort, rest, and deep exhale. And then—there’s the food. Authentic Costa Rican cuisine, made with love and served with such warmth it almost feels like a spiritual experience. Each meal becomes a gathering, an offering. Sally, Eric, and the entire staff welcome you not as guests—but as family. Their hospitality is beyond generous; it’s sincere. You feel seen. Held. Nourished. Tula Vida is not just a retreat from the world. It’s a return to yourself. If you’re longing to rest, to breathe, to remember what life feels like— This is the place. I look forward to coming back ! Deborah Hanlon
By Deborah H for Deborah Hanlon on Mar 24, 2025
Tula Vida is a beautiful ranch in Costa Rica where I experienced a life changing experience with Danielle MacKinnon and Tula Vida’s Sally, Eric and Nora, and of course, the horses and dogs at the ranch. This was my second time being at Tula Vida and practicing animal communication and connecting with the horses. Afterward, when I reflected on my week there, I was honestly surprised by how many soul lessons I had received in such a short time. I am truly grateful for the life management skills and energy management techniques I practiced during my time at Tula Vida, and I am amazed by how much I have been able to integrate these into my everyday life after arriving home. When I got home, I reread my journal and was stunned by how much I had grown during that short time. I am unable to articulate the profound, life-changing activities that my group participated in-these should be experienced in person. Thanks to my time at Tula Vida, I am a different person than I was when I arrived at Costa Rica!
By Kendra W for Horse and Soul with Danielle Mackinnon on Mar 15, 2025
My experience was an adventure of the soul. To ride on horseback along isolated, spectacular beaches, as far North as the Nicaraguan border was something very special. Costa Rica has such captivating beauty. Sally, Eric, Enrique and his family handled all the details with mastery. We were well fed on home made and delicious local cuisine, and everyone was so kind. This is a trip I will remember fondly.
By Thomas C for Swimming with Horses - Beach Ride on Jan 18, 2025
Thanks Tommy! It was such a fun experience for us also, thanks for coming!
By Tula Vida on Jan 18, 2025
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I am so pleased to have the opportunity to submit a review for the Wonderful Tula Vida, which I have visited several times. While it is hard to describe without being there, Sally, Eric, Nora, and all of their helpers, human, equine, and canine, provide the type of healing experience we all hope to find. The land and space are vastly beautiful and centering. Sally and Eric are amazingly tuned in and great healers, and the horses are wise beyond measure and help bring us to the place of calm and truth within ourselves that we seek. And, on top of this spiritually grounding experience, the accommodations and food are fantastic! Super sustainable, so well thought-out, and comfortable. I would highly recommend attending a retreat at Tula Vida!
By Nancy P for Tula Vida - Ranch Stay - Nancy on Jan 15, 2025
I had an amazingly profound experience with Sally, Eric, and the herd at Tula Vida Ranch. In fact, the impact of my stay at the ranch is still unfolding, and it’s taking me a couple of months even to begin to describe it. I had never been around horses, or even met a horse until I went to the ranch. A couple of years prior, I saw a YouTube video about horses, and it occurred to me that I would like to become a “horse friend” and that soulful calling is what guided me to Tula Vida. After a COVID-19 infection at the beginning of 2022 was followed by about 3 years of long-COVID symptoms, during which my stepfather, father, and mother all passed away within a year, my nervous system was deeply affected. I saw Sally in a video on the Instagram account of another creator that I follow who was visiting the ranch, and Sally was discussing the ways that horses regulate one another’s nervous systems and can also teach us how to regulate our own. Upon hearing that, I knew it was exactly what I needed. I reached out to Sally a few months prior to my trip to Costa Rica to ask about a private retreat, and with her thorough planning (and patiently answering my million questions), we mapped out my stay at Tula Vida, which included several “off-campus” excursions to go horseback riding in La Fortuna, tour the Hanging Bridges, visit the Las Pumas animal sanctuary, a Caño Negro riverboat tour, a visit to Lago Cote, and of course numerous coaching sessions with Sally, private experiences with the horses, Qi Gong led by Eric with the horses, delicious traditional Costa Rican meals, brilliant conversations, and so much more. While at the ranch, on hundreds of acres surrounded by volcanoes, I also had many spiritual experiences and my spiritual gifts opened up throughout my stay and even after leaving. I am incredibly grateful to have had this experience at Tula Vida, and I definitely plan to return to the ranch at some point. If you’re wondering if Tula Vida is for you, then it’s probably for you. I absolutely recommend a retreat at Tula Vida Ranch.
By Shawn L for Personal Retreat Shawn Luther on Jan 10, 2025
Thanks for these powerful words Shawn, it's great to hear how the deep experiences and tools are still with you and still giving to you - it was a pleasure to share part of your journey and we look forward to seeing you back here soon. I will let Minne know when you're coming so he can wait by your door!
By Tula Vida on Jan 10, 2025
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