Are you ready to experience the amazing healing gifts of nature and horses together in Costa Rica? For 8 days and 7 nights, come and relax near the beaches and in the mountains of this luscious country while experiencing the magic and healing of horses. During this retreat, you will get to spend time and connect with 3 different groups of horses; open to all levels of riding experience. Whether you’ve never been on a horse before or you’ve owned a horse for your entire life, this retreat is for you! Options available for family & other retreat companions who want to join, but don't want to participate in horse activities.
Day 1: Saturday -
Arrivals and check-in at the Flor de Esterillos Cabinas
Snacks and welcome gathering followed by beach sunset with fresh juice elixirs with coconut water
Opening circle and beach fire
When you arrive in Flor de Esterillos, they will show you to your beach cottage. They encourage you to explore the beach and the hotel grounds! Rest your bones, enjoy the view of the ocean, and start to connect to all the magical gifts the land has to offer. You will have time to unpack and settle into your space, explore, take a nap, or visit the beach!
Look forward to having the whole group together for dinner. Here, you will get to meet other retreat members who are going on this amazing journey with you! After dinner, you will have a 30-minute gathering to talk about the week’s schedule and to bring your energy together in gratitude for all that blessed you to help you arrive, and for all that’s to come!
Day 2: Sunday -
Meditation (optional)
Morning Dragon Flow yoga
Breakfast
Visit CR Beach Barn to meet Sylvia and spend time with the horses
Beach ride
Wellness services (optional) or free time for journaling, meditation, beach, hammock time, nap, etc
Dinner
Day 3: Monday -
Today is a free day for excursions, beach time, and wellness services.
Meditation (optional)
Breakfast
Beach horseback ride
Activity time (optional) or free time for journaling, meditation, beach, hammock time, nap, etc
Dinner
Evening private beach cacao ceremony
Day 4: Tuesday -
Meditation (optional)
Breakfast
Mountain horseback trail ride and lunch at Hacienda Las Colinas
Afternoon free time - Space for wellness services or activities
Dinner
Day 5: Wednesday
Meditation (optional)
Breakfast
Leave to travel for Lake Arenal to visit Dances with Horses Ranch
Stop for lunch along the way at traditional Roadside Soda
Arrival and check-in at Dances with Horses Ranch
Meet your teacher, Nancy Zintsmaster, a Carolyn Resnick-trained horse whisperer and instructor, for a welcome social: champagne, organic kombucha, fresh strawberries, tropical fruit, and Costa Rican chocolate
Meet the herd of loving horses that you will be connecting with over the next few days
Dinner
Day 6: Thursday -
Day 1 of the clinic - Carolyn Resnick Method: "The Power of Connection with Horses"
Meditation with horses
Evening optional visit to natural hot springs in La Fortuna
Day 7: Friday -
Day 2 of the clinic - Carolyn Resnick Method: "The Power of Connection with Horses"
Closing circle: Sunset meditation with the horses overlooking Arenal Volcano
Day 8: Saturday -
Breakfast
Departures
In holistic medicine, we don’t use the word HEALING as a means to describe what we do for you, we use it as a means to describe what your body does on its own with the proper education, coaching, and tools.
At Thrive Worldwide Wellness we are here to not only educate you, but also to empower you, and support you with the right tools and action plan for your success. This includes a variety of online services and in person experiences to help you achieve balance and restoration of overall health in your body, mind, and soul.
In order to heal, the body needs time and consistent commitment. I will create a customized wellness program to support you in restoring your health. This plan will have goals and a timeline outlined for your success.
In order to rebalance your body, you must implement healthy lifestyle changes, including stress management techniques, a healthy diet, and exercise that is in alignment with your current level of health.
You also need to remove all things blocking you from your path to health. This includes removing toxins from every aspect of your lifestyle: food toxins, toxic cleaning products, toxic personal care products, toxic situations, and toxic thoughts.
You will be served with locally sourced and organic food prepared by a local chef.
The following meals are included:
Breakfast
Dinner
Drinks
The following drinks are included:
Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Organic
Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Pescatarian
Lactose Free
Whole food
A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price. The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
