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International Women's Retreat 2026
A Brooks Gathering
8 reviews
Mar 14 - 21, 2026
International Women's Retreat 2026
Guanacaste Province, Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rica
Mar 14 - 21, 2026
A Brooks Gathering
8 reviews
$3,300
Deposit: $300
About your trip
When women gather together, healing happens. Join Amy as she and a circle of other women create a sacred space in the mountains of Costa Rica to explore nature, writing, and community as a source of transformation and joy.
We will immerse ourselves in the experience with silent mornings, labyrinth walks, meditation, bodies of water (waterfall pool, onsite river and lake, and the Pacific Ocean), tropical excursions, and guided workshops. These unique opportunities will release what is holding you back and welcome what is patiently waiting to serve you.
Note: All retreat payments are transferable, but not refundable. Please consider purchasing travel insurance to cover life's surprises.
What's included
transportation
transportation to and from our retreat center to the Liberia Airport and ALL excursion-related transportation
accomodations
7 nights of accommodations a Mystica Lodge and Retreat Center (you choose your room/villa/suite)
meals
all meals during your stay using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients (also includes meals during excursions)
beach excusion
a full day at the Playa Hermosa beach with lunch at Bosque del Mar resort
yoga
three 60-minute yoga classes with healer and amazing instructor, Lori Myles-Carullo
volcano excursion
a trip to nearby volcano/town, La Fortuna, for zip-lining through the rainforest, lunch, soaking in the hot springs, and shopping in town
sunset boat tour
a sunset catamaran tour of the expansive Lake Arenal (water fun and karaoke included)
resort accommodations
unlimited use of Mystica's jungle sanctuary, natural dipping pool, outdoor terrace, and meditation labyrinth
dance party
Marimba dance party with a local band
waterfall visit
mini-hike to a beautiful waterfall with photo opportunity
What's not included
international flight
book your own flight via your preferred airline (destination: Liberia Airport, Costa Rica)
tips and gratuities
tips for resort staff, drivers, and additional service providers (suggested amounts will be provided upon request)
additional services
wellness therapies (massages, Reiki, infrared sauna, etc), optional mini-excursions (kayaking, horseback riding)
alcohol
wine/beer available at meals; beer/mixed drinks available on catamaran, hot springs, and beach excursion
Sample Itinerary
Mon-Thurs
Monday
7:30am Morning Yoga with Lori (Yoga Sanctuary)
8:30am Breakfast
10-11am Opening Group Session
11am-1pm Free time/Wellness Therapies
1pm Lunch
2-6pm Free Time/Wellness Therapies
5:30pm Sunset labyrinth walk
6:30pm: Dinner
7-8pm Evening Group Session (fireplace)
Tuesday
7am Breakfast
8am Excursion: La Fortuna
10am Zip-lining/canopy tour
1pm Shopping in La Fortuna, souvenir shopping, lunch at Ecotermales, and Hot springs
4:30pm Return to Mystica
6pm Dinner
7-8pm: Evening Group Session (under the night sky)
Wednesday
7am Optional hike to Ceiba Tree
8am Breakfast
9am Optional mini-excursions: Kayak on Lake Arenal/horseback riding/Wellness Therapies
1pm Lunch
2:30-3:30pm Midday Group Session (Yoga Sanctuary)
4-6pm Free Time/Wellness Therapies
6pm Dinner
7-8pm: Evening Group Session
Thursday
7am Breakfast
7:30am Excursion: Playa Hermosa Beach Day
12pm Lunch at Bosque del Mar
4pm Return to Mystica
6pm Dinner
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1. Guanacaste Province, Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rica
Guanacaste Province, Nuevo Arenal, Costa RicaAbout your organizer
A Brooks Gathering
8 reviews
Amy is an enthusiastic leader who brings women together for rest, healing, and adventure. She facilitates professional development classes, creative writing workshops, local & international retreats, and social justice actions. As a public school educator and in her group offerings under A Brooks Gathering, LLC, Amy empowers participants to learn more about themselves, connect with others, and step into new roles. As a Reiki practitioner, she uses healing energy to help clients reduce stress, clear emotional blocks, and activate peace.
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