🐎 Radical Connection: The Tula Vida Experience

Tula Vida Equine Sanctuary | Costa Rica

Connection changes everything.

Not the connection that comes from trying harder.

The connection that comes from becoming fully present.

Present with yourself.
Present with nature.
Present with what is true.

Set on 80 breathtaking acres of rainforest, rivers, and open pasture, Tula Vida is home to a conscious herd of horses who roam freely and invite us into a different way of being—one rooted in authenticity, trust, and connection.

Whether you're seeking clarity, healing, renewal, or simply space to breathe, this retreat creates the conditions for you to slow down, reconnect, and remember what matters most.

This is not a riding retreat.

It's a remembering.

💫 This Retreat Is for You If...

• You long to slow down and reconnect with yourself

• You spend so much time caring for others that you've lost touch with your own needs

• You are navigating change and looking for clarity about what's next

• You crave authentic connection—in a world that often feels rushed and disconnected

• You want to trust yourself more deeply and live with greater confidence and ease

• You feel called to spend meaningful time in nature and remember what truly matters

• You are ready to stop performing and start showing up as your whole self

🐴 Why Horses?

• They invite authenticity.
Horses don't care about your title, accomplishments, or carefully crafted story. They respond to what is real, helping you reconnect with your most authentic self.

• They deepen presence.
Horses live fully in the moment. Time spent with them naturally draws you out of overthinking and into direct experience.

• They help build self-trust.
Through their honest and immediate feedback, horses offer opportunities to explore boundaries, confidence, and relationship in a safe and supportive way.

• They support nervous system regulation.
The presence of horses can help create a sense of calm, grounding, and connection, allowing the body to settle and the mind to quiet.

• They reveal patterns with compassion.
The herd often mirrors dynamics we don't realize we're carrying, creating powerful opportunities for insight, growth, and transformation.

• They reconnect us to wonder.
Whether you're watching the herd move across the pasture, standing quietly beside a horse, or walking through the Costa Rican landscape, you'll be reminded that life doesn't always have to be rushed.

🧭 What to Expect

• Equine-facilitated awareness experiences (no riding)

• Guided exercises focused on self-trust, presence, and connection

• Time for reflection, journaling, and integration

• Opportunities to explore boundaries, authenticity, and relationship

• Nervous system regulation practices and embodied awareness

• Spacious support from Deborah and the Tula Vida team

• Plenty of time to rest, laugh, connect, and simply be

🌺 Your Invitation

Connection changes everything.

The connection you have with yourself.
The connection you have with others.
The connection you have with the natural world.

This retreat is an invitation to step away from the noise and return to what is real.

To slow down.

To reconnect.

To remember.

I look forward to walking this path with you.

Deborah

A Glimpse Into Our Time Together

While each retreat unfolds organically, here's a general sense of the rhythm of our days together:

Arrival Day

• Group transportation from Liberia Airport or Mystica Resort

• Arrival and time to settle into your accommodations

• Lunch and time to explore the sanctuary

• Welcome gathering and introductions

• Sunset and dinner together

Day Two

• Breakfast and morning connection with the herd

• Introduction to the world of horses and horse partnering

• Equine-facilitated awareness experiences

• Time for reflection, rest, and integration

• Lunch and dinner together

Day Three

• Morning Qi Gong with the horses

• Equine mindfulness and connection practices

• Nature immersion and exploration of the sanctuary

• Optional activities such as paddleboarding, hiking, or time with the herd

• Lunch and dinner together

Departure Day

• Breakfast at Tula Vida

• Closing reflections and farewells

• Time to say goodbye to your horse partner and the herd

• Group transportation to Liberia Airport

Throughout the Retreat

• Meaningful time with the horses

• Opportunities for connection, insight, and self-discovery

• Time for journaling, reflection, and rest

• Beautiful Costa Rican meals and breathtaking scenery

• Spaciousness to slow down and simply be

There is no pressure to do.

Only space to be with what arises.

To wander.

To wonder.

To rest.

To remember.