Our task is to say a holy yes to the real things of our life as they exist – the real truth of who we are… ~ Natalie Goldberg
Join Meghan and Jamie for an inspirational retreat on the stunning Pacific Coast of Costa Rica.
Imagine waking up every day knowing that you will be cared for and nourished and that there is space for you and your dreams.
Imagine spending time in lush, abundant surroundings, all of which whisper to you that anything is possible.
Imagine spending 6 days in a circle with other women: creating community, journaling, practicing gratitude, making magic, holding space for each other, and believing in our dreams.
Imagine a space where there is nothing to change, nothing to fix and nowhere to be, apart from listening to yourself and learning how to hear and follow your own Holy Yes.
WHAT IS A HOLY YES?
The Holy Yes is the knowing that makes you take a deep breath whenever you think about your dream.
The Holy Yes knows without a shadow of a doubt that this decision is the right one.
The Holy Yes knows all of the reasons why this is crazy, but it knows to its toes that it is actually the only sane choice.
The Holy Yes immediately connects you with helpers, guides and magic.
The Holy Yes is the only choice you can make.
And you can make it. With space, with practice and with support you will hear that voice again and you will know what to do.
And that’s what The Holy Yes Retreat is all about.
It’s about you honouring yourself with time for yourself. It’s about you connecting to your own energy ~ to the divine spark within. It’s about you remembering who you are. It’s about you being completely taken care of ~ in paradise ~ while you connect with other women, with your spirit, with your voice…
It’s about you.
WHAT WILL IT BE LIKE?
Magical. Vibrant. Warm. Joyful. Transformational.
The magic will begin as soon as you say yes. When you register, you will receive an email from us confirming all of the details.
As the retreat gets closer, you will also receive all the practical details you need to make the journey easy, from how to
arrange for travel to suggestions of what to pack. We want all of the externals to be light so that you can focus your attention on the journey within.
As soon as you arrive, you will feel the magic of paradise – the scent of the tropics, the sounds of the wildlife, the tastes of fresh, organic food, and the warmth and welcome of this part of the earth.
Then we will gather – like-spirited women ready to connect to ourselves, to one another and to the truth in our hearts. We will begin a time of shared meals, guided adventures – within Costa Rica and within ourselves – and together we will discover magic. Each of us will be changed by what we share.
WHERE WILL WE STAY?
Picture yourself in a 4* hotel on the south pacific coast of Costa Rica with infinity pool, spa, and an attentive staff to take care of you. Toucans and monkeys play in the trees around the hotel. We’ll gather together for breakfast and dinner in the lovely open-air restaurant with its view of the sea (where every single thing on the menu is gluten free!) On most days after breakfast we will travel to our very own beautiful house for the rest of the day, where we will dream and write and stretch, have lunch and fruit and coconuts, swim and laugh and tune in to our own Holy Yes. There will also be plenty of time to rest, reflect, or even book a spa treatment. It is all about caring for you.
THE HOUSE
While we are sharing the hotel with other guests, we will have an entire ocean-view mansion to ourselves every single day! With a circular terrace, a covered eating area, an infinity pool, and stunning ocean views, you will feel like you have properly arrived in paradise. All of this wonder and beauty will open you up up up, so you have lots of room to dream of possibilities.
WHAT WILL WE DO?
In our workshops we will be exploring themes such as gratitude, presence, longing and listening as over the week we reclaim our Holy Yes. Our schedule also includes time for journaling, sharing, daily movement practice, and lots of time for reflection or hanging out by the pool. We will spend one morning at the beach, followed by a barbecue lunch, and another morning playing in the jungle.
WHAT WILL WE EAT?
We’ll be eating all of our meals at the hotel together; indulging in fresh fruit, eggs, and Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican rice and beans) for breakfast. There will be meat, fish and vegetarian options for lunch and dinner. The hotel owner has his own permaculture farm where his team grow many of the fruits and vegetables and herbs used in the restaurant. In their own words, the hotel is ‘the first international gourmet cuisine 100% Gluten Free restaurant in Costa Rica.’
WHY COSTA RICA?
The motto for Costa Rica is Pura Vida. In English, this means ‘pure life’, and there isn’t a better way to describe this country! Even though Costa Rica only takes up 0.03% of the planet, it hosts more than 5% of the world’s biodiversity. It is impossible to come here and not see or eat something remarkable. It is the place that called Meghan in her own Holy Yes. We are so excited to share this beautiful country with you.
Did you know that there are 52 species of hummingbirds in Costa Rica?
It is a place made for dreaming. It is a place that will stir your senses. It is a place full of magic and miracles.
We invite you to join us…
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
All of your accommodation, all breakfasts, dinners, four lunches, all retreat activities, supplies for the workshops, tea, coffee, juice and lots of coconuts!
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?
Airfare, airport transfers*, alcohol, accommodation before or after the retreat (although the hotel will offer you a discount if you would like to stay before or after), one lunch (you’ll be able to choose for yourself where you want to eat when we visit the surf town of Dominical), spa treatments, (there is a spa on site and plenty of down time to book yourself some pampering) and sunscreen.
HOW WILL I GET THERE?
We will email you all with lots of travel suggestions once you register, but please remember that travel is not included in the price of the retreat.
*The hotel will be running one (pre-booked only) airport shuttle from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría in San Jose on Monday morning, and one back to the airport after breakfast on Sunday. These and only these shuttles are complementary. Any airport transfers apart from this shuttle are not included and will cost approximately $200. We strongly recommend that you fly to San Jose the day or a few days before and stay in one of the hotels nearby. Then you will make the shuttle and be refreshed and ready for the retreat. Another option is that you could rent a car at the airport and spend time exploring this beautiful country before and/ or after the retreat.
(Juan Santamaría airport is approximately 3 – 3.5 hours away from the hotel, depending on traffic.)
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS AND PRICING
There are 12 spaces available for this retreat.
Private Deluxe Room – $ 2,500
Shared Deluxe Room – $ 1,800
Deluxe Rooms are richly decorated with Colonial and Asian details, all with ocean or jungle view from their terraces or balconies. A/C and two ceiling fans, Cable TV, WiFi access, mini bar, safe, coffee maker, private bathroom with bathtub/shower and hairdryer, alarm clock, and telephone are all included. Deluxe Rooms have one queen size bed or two beds (queen + full size). These rooms are located in front of the infinity edge swimming pool.
Private Jungle Room – $ 1,900
Shared Jungle Room with twin beds – $ 1,500
Jungle Rooms are decorated in Caribbean style with private balconies looking at the tropical forest. A/C and ceiling fan, mini bar, safe, Cable TV, private bathroom with shower, and telephone are all included. Jungle Rooms have one full size bed or two separate twin beds. The access is by stairs (about 40 steps) and there is also a ramp.
TO REGISTER
When registering, you will be asked to either pay a $500 deposit or the full amount. Please note that all room bookings are subject to hotel availability and no room choice/ booking is confirmed until you receive it from us in writing. In the event that your chosen room is not available, we will contact you and discuss options. You will also fill out a brief questionnaire about your room preference, any food allergies, etc. After you secure your spot, if you chose to pay a deposit, we will be in touch with you about paying for the remainder. You’ll be able to choose to pay in one or two further instalments. All retreat fees must be paid in full by December 1, 2015.
You must either pay a deposit or pay in full to secure a spot at the retreat. You do not need to have a PayPal account to use Paypal, as they will process all major credit cards and cheques. If you would rather pay the deposit by PayPal and the remainder via bank transfer, simply let us know.
DISCLAIMER
Costa Rica is a country that is home to active volcanos and with both a Caribbean and a Pacific Coast. This means that ‘acts of God’ are a distinct possibility. In the event of acts of God or unforeseen circumstances, the organiser reserves the right to reschedule the Holy Yes Retreat.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Because of the nature of this retreat, cancellations will not be fully or partially refunded, but your spot is transferrable. This means that if you find that you can’t come, you can sell or gift your spot to someone else. If the retreat is full and we have a waiting list, we will help you make contact with the next person on the list.
There will be no exceptions to this policy.
ANY QUESTIONS?
We want you to be sure about this, so if you have any questions, please contact us.
YOUR GUIDES
Jamie Ridler is a creative force! From her popular Creative Living with Jamie Podcast to her inspirational Behind the Scenes vlogs, from innovative workshops to inspirational blogging, Jamie helps others bring their creativity to life! As founder of Jamie Ridler Studios, she has helped thousands of women around the world find the confidence and courage to discover and express their creative spirit, whether that means re-discovering their artistic self or bringing more of their creative capacity to their life and business. Jamie is a magic maker, a possibility awakener and a deep believer in dreams!
Meghan Genge is a storyteller, a teacher and author of the inspirational novel, Unfurl. After learning very early how precious life is, she started a journey that involved many leaps of faith and a firm belief in magic. She has taught in classrooms, lecture halls and beside campfires, and now knows for sure that the most powerful way to reach the soul is by telling it a story. Meghan and her husband have just sold nearly everything and moved from the UK to the southern coast of Costa Rica and are now beginning the process of creating a sacred art and creativity space in the jungle. You can read more about their adventure here.
