International Women's Retreat

Guanacaste Province, Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rica

AB
A Brooks Gathering
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Mar 1 - 8, 2025
Group size: 1 - 15
International Women's Retreat
Guanacaste Province, Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rica

A Brooks Gathering
  • Email address verified

Mar 1 - 8, 2025
Group size: 1 - 15

About this 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
  • animal sanctuary
    all the local animals famous in Costa Rica in one location

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 and beach excursion

Available Packages

SINGLE Standard Room
Deposit:$300
Only 2 left

STANDARD ROOM SINGLE ACCOMMODATION - $3,300

Standard Rooms- 6 main lodge rooms available

$3,300
Deposit:$300
DOUBLE Standard Room
Deposit:$300
Only 2 left

STANDARD ROOM DOUBLE ACCOMMODATION - $3,000

Standard Rooms- 6 main lodge rooms available

$3,000
Deposit:$300
SINGLE Upgraded Accommodations
Deposit:$300
Only 1 left

UPGRADED ROOM SINGLE ACCOMMODATION - $3,800

Includes the 2 jungle cabins and the 2-bedroom Ramadasa house (one person per Ramadasa bedroom =single)


UPDATE: only 1 jungle cabin remaining


$3,800
Deposit:$300
DOUBLE Upgraded Accommodation
Deposit:$300
Only 1 left

UPGRADED ROOM DOUBLE ACCOMMODATION - $3,500

Include the 2 jungle cabins and the 2-bedroom Ramadasa house (one person per Ramadasa bedroom =single)


UPDATE: only 1 jungle cabin remaining

$3,500
Deposit:$300
SINGLE Suite Accommodations
Deposit:$300
Available until July 15, 2024Sold Out

SUITE SINGLE ACCOMMODATION - $4,000

Includes the 2 locations: Pericos villa  (1 queen bed) and the new Amethyst villa (1 king bed OR 2 twin beds)


UPDATE: SOLD OUT

$4,000
Deposit:$300
DOUBLE Suite Accommodations
Deposit:$300
Available until July 15, 2024

SUITE DOUBLE ACCOMMODATION - $3,700

Includes the 2 locations: Pericos villa  (1 queen bed) and the new Amethyst villa (1 king bed OR 2 twin beds)


UPDATE: SOLD OUT

$3,700
Deposit:$300


Itinerary

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

Your Organizer


AB
A Brooks Gathering
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.