7 days / 6 nights package
Certain weeks available (see dates below - ask us for other).

Customizable on request - choose a different length of time, mix of activities or other dates

Your sanctuary in wild nature. Your time. Your pace.

Imagine waking up to the sounds of nature, feeling the warm breeze on your skin, staring out into the awe-inspiring vastness of the volcano valley where the horses graze peacefully, and knowing that for the next week, your only job is to slow down, let your senses be nourished, and breathe.

This is your invitation to reconnect.

We are here to support you.

DATES

Available weeks to book this package:

• 2 December 2025

• 26 January 2026

• 19 May 2026

• 21 June 2026

• 27 September 2026

• 6 December 2026

Please ask for alternative dates that suit you as these may also be possible!

This experience is for you if:

• Life feels like too much—and you need space to breathe.

• You’ve tried resting, reading, even retreating—but you need some time for yourself

• You love animals and nature and know they have more to teach you.

• You want solitude, but not isolation. Quiet, but also connection.

• You want to feel like you again—a re-set of positive energy

There’s no “right” reason to come. Just the feeling that maybe it’s time.

Rediscover a sense of of awe

Tula Vida Ranch is simply awe-inspiring. The expansive volcano views.. The vibrant nature. The bird song. The sturdy, stunning buildings. And the calm, majestic herd of grazing horses all around.

The psychological benefits of experiencing awe are well-documented—it has been shown to lower heart rate, increase oxytocin (the feel-good hormone), and reduce inflammation.

A recently published article explains:

"Experiencing awe regularly is deeply beneficial for our mental well-being because it helps us to feel connected to something bigger than ourselves."

This retreat is your chance to step away from the noise, immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring presence of horses and nature, and return home feeling refreshed, rebalanced, and reconnected.

Here’s what’s waiting for you…

🌿 Your own private sanctuary – A beautiful private room with breathtaking views
🍽️ Farm-to-table meals – Nourishing, homemade food made with fresh, local ingredients
🐴 Four unforgettable horse experiences – Connect deeply with our intuitive herd
💦 A day at the local hot springs – Let the warm waters melt away stress
🏇 Horseback riding adventure – Ride to a hidden waterfall deep in the jungle
🧘‍♀️ Qi Gong with Friesian horses – Move, breathe, and feel their powerful yet gentle presence
🌱 A tour of our garden and hydroponics system – See sustainability in action
🚶‍♀️ Time for you – Walk the trails, journal, or simply soak in the beauty around you
🚐 All local transportation included – Just arrive, and we’ll take care of the rest

We are here to support you.

Tula Vida isn’t just a place—it’s a feeling.  

A space where time slows down, where horses help you tune into yourself, and where nature reminds you what truly matters.

There is a real sense of belonging and care that is deeply felt by guests:

"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."

We are here to support you.

Find your own sense of Balance

No group schedule, no pressure. Just nourishing experiences designed to gently bring you back into balance, in a setting that feels like nature is holding you.

This week was designed for those who want a balance of private and shared time. Who want to experience Tula Vida and all that we offer, without the structure of a retreat.

With a mix of private experiences, space and time for reflection, fun offsite adventures as well as shared group meals, this is an easy week to say yes to and get a whole mix of amazing experiences packaged just for you.

Design your Own Custom Retreat

And you can ask us about customising it even more to get the retreat you have been dreaming of! For example, maybe you want more (or less) horse time. Maybe you'd rather go paddleboarding than horse riding. Perhaps there is a zipline with your name on it. Or perhaps you only have 4 days to spare.

Whatever it is, just ask and if we can, we will make it happen (email sally at tulavidateam@gmail.com).

Horse and Nature Experiences

We include guided nature and horse experiences, breathing tools, mindful movement, coaching, play and fun, as well as space and support for your own reflection or practice time in beautiful spaces. 

With the Tula Vida horses as guides, you will get to know your own unique nervous system better and explore how to work with it (rather than against it) to create the state, feeling or energy that you want more of. The goal is not to control everything (control is an illusion). The practice is to build a flexible and resilient nervous system that can handle whatever happens - like the horses.

Other things the horses model and teach us:

-  Stress management

-  Being rather than just Doing

-  Becoming truly present and mindful amidst distractions

-  Leading ourselves through times of distress

-  Emotional and social intelligence - building connection in challenging circumstances

-  Cultivating presence and positive, inspiring energy

-  Belonging in the herd, connected and supported

**No prior horse experience is necessary – all levels are welcome.  Tula Vida horse activities will be mainly on the ground.**

Away from the sights and sounds of busy human life, we have created an oasis for both humans and horses. Every time we step onto the land we feel the power of the natural world to soothe, nourish and restore us. 

Tula Vida Ranch

Tula Vida Ranch is surrounded by 3 volcanos, an expansive sunset view and pristine rainforest, with rivers, springs and ponds - the horses roam freely in this stunning environment where you will find you can breathe more deeply and re-discover your flow.

We are 100% off-the-grid with our own solar power and fresh spring water living in harmony with nature while remaining a safe, comfortable human retreat. We even have good internet!

Accommodation

Our rooms are beautiful and comfortable with a terrace and individual bathrooms.  

The Villas are double rooms with private bathrooms and a stunning terrace. The Horse Manor has private rooms with a shared kitchen/living area and a stunning terrace where the horses may come and join you for your morning coffee. 

Our communal lodge is where we share meals, practice yoga and is a safe, comfortable space to rest. 

**ask us if you would like to extend your stay or go to the beach before or afterwards**

Nourishment

Meals are home-cooked with love, using fresh local ingredients.  Our water comes from our abundant natural springs and we have air fresh from the trees to breathe - everything is designed to be in harmony with the surroundings and support your mind, body and spirit to rest, re-energize and renew.

Environment and Herd

We have planted 1000s of trees and plants already, including a food forest and a nursery for endangered trees, to encourage the forest to regenerate and give wildlife corridors to pass through the neighboring national parks.  It is a true sanctuary for all visitors, which includes shy tapirs, rare bell-birds and plenty of toucans, sloths and monkeys.

We spend a lot of time out on the stunning 80 acre property - with trails, rivers, waterfalls, valleys, primary rainforest and abundant wildlife - truly accessible nature.  

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Tula Vida Foundation

We also have 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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📅 Various dates available - select your starting date in the booking calendar (or email us at tulavidateam@gmail.com to plan your own ideal week).

Is this calling you?

If this retreat speaks to your heart, we’d love to welcome you.

📍 BOOK NOW to reserve your spot.