The Explore Retreat 2020 has been CANCELLED
It will possibly be rescheduled for
October 2021.
Inquire if interested as this event was sold out previously.
~ EXPLORE RETREAT 2020 ~
Yoga, breathwork and adventure in a Caribbean oasis, where the jungle meets the sea
OCTOBER 18-24, 2020
Aguas Claras Boutique Hotel
Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
You are invited to join us on a journey to the stunning jungles and beaches of CostaRica’s Caribbean coast, where we will gather together and explore our inner and outer worlds.
EXPLORE gives us the opportunity to take pause from our daily lives, step out of our comfort zone, our regular routines and come into presence. Held by the remarkable beauty of Hotel Aguas Claras, we will tune-in through Yoga, Meditation, Breathwork, and Conscious Movement. Offering compassionate attention to the parts of ourselves that are asking to be seen and heard, while embracing the support of our circle and surroundings.
As we consciously choose to experience the present moment each day, we will create opportunities for unresolved emotions and unintegrated experiences to rise, be witnessed by love and find resolve. Together we will listen to the deeper layers of our beings and as we choose to receive and let go, we will make space for something new. By releasing what was or what might have been and embracing what IS - we find freedom. To show up exactly as we are, with nothing to change and everything to love. Permission to be seen as the fullest, deepest and most authentic version of ourselves. This is the greatest gift that we can give to ourselves, our families, our communities and our world.
In the remarkable energy vortex of Puerto Viejo, we will be supported by Pachamama (Mother Nature) in a profound and tangible way. Here you can experience the warmth of the sun, the cleansing power of the ocean, the soft caress of the Caribbean breeze, the sweetness of cacao and the vibrant aliveness of the jungle. The monkeys will wake you with their calls, the sloths will remind you to slow your roll, the giant trees will reflect steady inner wisdom and the butterflies will offer a physical representation of transformation. The invitation to release that which no longer serves, and embrace a vision that is aligned with your heart and soul.
This offering is from the hearts of two women who have loved and lost in profound ways - wounded healers who are finding their way home through vulnerability and a rhythmic process of letting in and letting go. Who have been cracked open to their cores and through this ache, are remembering the importance of listening within. Both Kylie and Cathy have been held by the powerful embrace of Mother Nature when no words or actions could bring comfort and understanding felt impossible. This is the inspiration behind this unique and one-of-a-kind offering in a stunning retreat setting, where we can show show up exactly as we are, knowing that there is room for it all. Explore... i s an opportunity for you to experience the powerful gifts and people that have helped us heal - to be curious about your inner world and celebrate the vibrant aliveness that surrounds you and IS you. Here we will find deep rest, to have new experiences that stir our souls, and share this powerful space with other human beings who desire to fall more deeply into the arms of love.
EXPLORE gives us the opportunity to take pause from our daily lives, step out of our comfort zone, our regular routines and come into presence. Held by the remarkable beauty of Hotel Aguas Claras, we will tune-in through Yoga, Meditation, Breathwork, and Conscious Movement. Offering compassionate attention to the parts of ourselves that are asking to be seen and heard, while embracing the support of our circle and surroundings.
As we consciously choose to experience the present moment each day, we will create opportunities for unresolved emotions and unintegrated experiences to rise, be witnessed by love and find resolve. Together we will listen to the deeper layers of our beings and as we choose to receive and let go, we will make space for something new. By releasing what was or what might have been and embracing what IS - we find freedom. To show up exactly as we are, with nothing to change and everything to love. Permission to be seen as the fullest, deepest and most authentic version of ourselves. This is the greatest gift that we can give to ourselves, our families, our communities and our world.
In the remarkable energy vortex of Puerto Viejo, we will be supported by Pachamama (Mother Nature) in a profound and tangible way. Here you can experience the warmth of the sun, the cleansing power of the ocean, the soft caress of the Caribbean breeze, the sweetness of cacao and the vibrant aliveness of the jungle. The monkeys will wake you with their calls, the sloths will remind you to slow your roll, the giant trees will reflect steady inner wisdom and the butterflies will offer a physical representation of transformation. The invitation to release that which no longer serves, and embrace a vision that is aligned with your heart and soul.
This offering is from the hearts of two women who have loved and lost in profound ways - wounded healers who are finding their way home through vulnerability and a rhythmic process of letting in and letting go. Who have been cracked open to their cores and through this ache, are remembering the importance of listening within. Both Kylie and Cathy have been held by the powerful embrace of Mother Nature when no words or actions could bring comfort and understanding felt impossible. This is the inspiration behind this unique and one-of-a-kind offering in a stunning retreat setting, where we can show show up exactly as we are, knowing that there is room for it all. Explore... i s an opportunity for you to experience the powerful gifts and people that have helped us heal - to be curious about your inner world and celebrate the vibrant aliveness that surrounds you and IS you. Here we will find deep rest, to have new experiences that stir our souls, and share this powerful space with other human beings who desire to fall more deeply into the arms of love.
OUR SPACE
➳ Casa Floralia at Hotel Aguas Claras
➳ Daily Yoga and meditation with Cathy Cannon
➳ Breathwork journeys and conscious movement with Kylie Judge ➳ Massages at Samadhi Wellness Temple
➳ Excursions to animal refuge and local cacao farm
➳ Bike rides to local beaches
➳ Time to EXPLORE
Additional Explorations:
Surfing ✦ Snorkeling ✦ Spa ✦ Bodywork ✦ Markets
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YOUR GUIDES
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~ Cathy Cannon ~
Cathy is a lover of life and all of its possibilities, opportunities and simple moments. She has a generous spirit, a forgiving soul and a loud laugh. Cathy is a creator of the Illuminate Space; a space for the path to yoga: movement, breath, vibration and rest. She teaches yoga classes that focus on strength and recovery for the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies. Her current focus is to find the spaciousness to return to the creative intelligence of which we are all made. This happens best in moments of intense presence followed by surrendering stillness--like bursts of running uphill in the woods followed by laying in the grass, building heat through yoga asana followed by long guided meditation, or dancing to sweet exhaustion. Cathy has also led several retreats to date in beautiful locales, this will be her first international retreat. A lifelong learner, most recent highlights of her study and training include:
A 300 hour Ayurveda Health Coach certification through Katie Silcox' Shakti School to be completed early 2020. A 250 hour Natural Teacher with Jeffrey Rama Cohen and Andrea Boyd Cohen of Satsang Yoga Charleston--both master Jivamukti teachers. Currently focused on completion of a Para Yoga Nidra certification with Yogarupa Rod Stryker. Certification in Yoga For Athletes from Sage Rountree of Carrboro, North Carolina. Intensive study in Marma Therapy with Dr. Vasant Lad of the Ayurvedic Institute. Since January of 2019, a deep practice with Kathleen Barratt of Barratt Breathworks--powerful work which has facilitated alot of waking up.Above all, Cathy is driven by strength, clarity and--Love.
A 300 hour Ayurveda Health Coach certification through Katie Silcox' Shakti School to be completed early 2020. A 250 hour Natural Teacher with Jeffrey Rama Cohen and Andrea Boyd Cohen of Satsang Yoga Charleston--both master Jivamukti teachers. Currently focused on completion of a Para Yoga Nidra certification with Yogarupa Rod Stryker. Certification in Yoga For Athletes from Sage Rountree of Carrboro, North Carolina. Intensive study in Marma Therapy with Dr. Vasant Lad of the Ayurvedic Institute. Since January of 2019, a deep practice with Kathleen Barratt of Barratt Breathworks--powerful work which has facilitated alot of waking up.Above all, Cathy is driven by strength, clarity and--Love.
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~ Kylie Judge ~
Kylie is passionate about authentic connection and listening to the deep wisdom within. Her experience of moving through 20 years of chronic illness and later profound grief, led her to a point of re-birth - which began her journey home to love and Being Well. For the past 4 years she has been deep diving into the worlds of yoga, breathwork, tantra, conscious movement, and various presence practices. She is the Creatrix of Flow Wellness in Canada and Co-Founder of Breath and Being, together with her breath colleague Leah Barsher. Together with Leah and independently, Kylie offers breathwork workshops, retreats and 1:1 support in Canada, USA and globally.
With a formal background in elementary education, gymnastics and decades of living with Lyme Disease - the body, mind, spirit connection was clear and has provided a solid foundation for Kylie’s offerings. A profound loss, followed by a 3-week retreat in Nicaragua and shift in health, led Kylie to study both Clarity breathwork and Numa Somatics. She has since shared breathwork at the Envision Festival in Costa Rica, in small- town Portugal and in intimate settings throughout North America. Kylie also has a deep passion for herbalism, animals, and permaculture; she has been travelling to Costa Rica since 2007 when she fell in love with the land and it’s people. She and her husband now split their time between their homestead in small-town British Columbia, Canada and their co-op farm in Costa Rica at verdenergia.org while also supporting their various farm projects and initiatives @ weareblacksheep.org.
With a formal background in elementary education, gymnastics and decades of living with Lyme Disease - the body, mind, spirit connection was clear and has provided a solid foundation for Kylie’s offerings. A profound loss, followed by a 3-week retreat in Nicaragua and shift in health, led Kylie to study both Clarity breathwork and Numa Somatics. She has since shared breathwork at the Envision Festival in Costa Rica, in small- town Portugal and in intimate settings throughout North America. Kylie also has a deep passion for herbalism, animals, and permaculture; she has been travelling to Costa Rica since 2007 when she fell in love with the land and it’s people. She and her husband now split their time between their homestead in small-town British Columbia, Canada and their co-op farm in Costa Rica at verdenergia.org while also supporting their various farm projects and initiatives @ weareblacksheep.org.
ACCOMODATION
Our container for these 7 days in Puerto Viejo will be the stunning luxury arts boutique hotel- Aguas Claras.
Set just a hop and a skip from the golden sands of Playa Chiquita in Puerto Viejo, Aguas Claras is the only five star hotel on Costa Rica’s sunkissed Caribbean Coast. Nuzzled amidst tropical gardens beside the ocean, this space is a sustainable luxury destination where nature, arts and community harmoniously intertwine.
The life work of a local Costa Rican artist, Hotel Aguas Claras offers modern, characterful accommodation, with every corner of the boutique resort designed to deliver the Caribbean experience at its very best.
Our resting place will be a traditional Caribbean house with 5 bedrooms called Casa Floralia. Its corridor on the ground floor (Corredor Floralia) houses 3 of its rooms; each with 2 single beds and their own private bathroom, plus a lounge space and kitchenette.
Upstairs (Floralia Studio) has 2 bedrooms with King beds and their respective private bathrooms, plus a full kitchen and open living room. This house is perfect for large groups, as it has capacity for 10 people to fully enjoy all the amenities.
You can purchase a retreat package for a shared double room, private single or private couple.
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DATES
October 18th-24th, 2020 : Check- in between 4pm – 7pm
Shuttle leaves San Jose at 1pm from the arrivals terminal at
Juan Santa Maria Airport
(trip is approximately 4.5 hours)
October 24th, 2020 : Check out is at 11AM and group shuttle will depart hotel for return trip to San Jose at noon
DAILY FLOW
Schedules will vary slightly and final itineraries will go out to the retreat crew about a month prior to departure. Our schedule below gives you an overall picture of what our EXPLORE Retreat week will look like:
Day One - 18th
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Day Three - 20th
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PRICING
All prices are per person/ or per couple and include your choice of room, 2 delicious meals each day prepared with local and organic (when possible) ingredients and tuition for the retreat.
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A 25% deposit of your full retreat cost with your accommodation choice is required for registration.
Final Payments are due on July 15, 2020.
Your retreat can be reserved and purchased below or by mailing a check.
Please contact Cat Cannon for address to mail or drop-off your deposit
If you are attending with a friend or as a couple and would like to room together, please let us know at the time of registration, as there are limited room configurations available.
There are 2 king suites that can either accommodate a request for a private single or couples. There are 3 shared rooms available with 2 single beds in each room - 2 people per room.
Double Shared Room - $2600.00 pp USD
Single Private Room - $3400.00 pp USD
Couple Private Room - $4800.00 USD (per couple)
Cancellation Policy: Deposits are non-refundable. Final payment is due July 15, 2020. We suggest that you purchase travelers insurance to protect you from any money loss due to cancellation.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
• Transportation to and from Puerto Viejo in private shuttle bus that will depart at an arranged time from the airport in San Jose
• Tropical beverage and dinner upon arrival
• 6 nights accommodation at Hotel Aguas Claras in Puerto Viejo. Take a look at the website --- it is absolutely beautiful! Our group will get to enjoy the entire Floralia bungalow, which has multiple bathrooms, 2 kitchens and several areas to relax
• Early morning coffee/tea and fruit available before morning yoga
• Breakfast and Dinner each full day of the retreat
• Private Beach Access
• 1-2 Yoga Classes per day and 2 conscious breathwork opportunities
• A visit and tour of the Jaguar Refuge Center, where you can see monkeys, sloths and many other amazing animals being rehabilitated and LOVED!
• A tour at Caribbeans Farm followed by a chocolate tasting with a stunning view !
• Transportation to and from excursions
• A one hour deep tissue, relaxation or ayurvedic massage with local practitioner at Samadhi Wellness Temple near the hotel
• Use of hotel bikes during your stay
• Guided Bike Ride to Punta Uva Beach
• A special evening event
* You may choose to participate in as many or as few of the excursions as you like, it is your choice to sink into this retreat how you wish - we just ask that you let us know in advance. The town of Puerto Viejo itself has restaurants, cafes and shopping, as do the small beach communities of Cocles, Chiquita, Punta Uva and Manzanillo, which are located on the other side of town. There is lots to EXPLORE and our gorgeous hotel grounds itself offers a stunning pool, restaurant and bar ... so we have built in lots of “open space” in our flow - to ensure you have plenty of time to just be.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Lunches(Lunch is available at la carte at the hotel should that be your preference.) Or you can choose to buy your own snacks, try a local soda or try one of the other fabulous restaurants nearby!
• Accommodation for the night before of after the retreat(suggested accommodation lists and affiliated hotel offering discounts available)
• Transportation if you choose to make your own way to or from Puerto Viejo and will not be on the designated shuttle
• Spending money for the market, souvenirs
• Alcoholic beverages
• AIRFARE
PAYMENT
To register please submit the following:
1. An online registration form. Click HERE
2. Payment by clicking of of the buttons below and selecting either 25% DEPOSIT or PAYMENT IN FULL
(contact Cathy: if you need an alternate method of payment)
3. We will send you a form to collect your travel details by September 1st.
Your spot will not be reserved until the first two pieces are complete.
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TRAVEL INFO. AND TRANSPORTATION
Airport to fly into: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) – San Jose, CR Flights: Depending on where you are departing from in North America, your flight may have a stop over and could arrive later in the evening. If this is the case, we recommend that you fly into San Jose on the 17th and book a hotel that is near the airport, which is actually located in an area called Alajuela. This will give you time to rest, transition and be ready for your journey to Puerto Viejo the following day! See the recommended hotel options below. If you need other suggestions please let us know.
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Hotel Grano De Oro
Calle 30, Avenida 2 y 4, San José Costa Rica. *Affiliated hotel with Aguas Claras *Offers free Airport transfers 10% discount offered to retreat participants * Mention retreat at Aguas Claras when booking * Luxury (506) 2255-3322 info@hotelgranode oro.com |
Studio Hotel
50mts, North Cruz Roja, Santa Ana, San José, Costa Rica *15kms from airport * Offers airport transfers for 30$pp *Art and Boutique Hotel *excellent amenities and includes breakfast (506) 2282-0505 reservaciones@ costaricastudioh otel.com |
Hotel Brillasol El Roble de Alajuela
* 4km from airport * offers airport transfers *Mid-range-budget (506)2442-5129 info@hotelbrilla sol.com |
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Private Shuttle: Included in your retreat cost is transportation to and from San Jose. The private shuttle will pick-up at the airport restaurant Malinche (outside of arrivals to the right-hand side) and will drop-off at Aguas Claras Hotel directly on October 18th. It is approximately a 4 -5 hour drive to Puerto Viejo so the shuttle will stop for a break for bathroom and snacks along the way. The return trip will depart Aguas Claras mid-day on the 24th and will drop-off either at your preferred hotel or a convenient location in San Jose.
Public Bus: There are several public buses that run daily from San Jose to Puerto Viejo from 6am-4pm with the company MEPE. Check out their website for departure times and terminal location: https://www.mepecr.com/Ingles/HorarioS_P.html
By Air: There is a small airline that flies from the major airport in San Jose directly to the small airport in Limon. The Limon airport is approximately a 1 hour drive to Puerto Viejo. Flights run daily and usually have a morning, mid-day and afternoon option - there are strict baggage restrictions for these flights. Cost is usually around 95$ per person one way - check out Sansa for current prices and more info. – www.flysansa.com or contact their reservations department [email protected] / (506) 2290-4100
* Please note that you will also need to arrange a private pick-up from Limon to bring you to Aguas Claras if you choose this option. We can support you in arranging this through the hotel directly.
Car Rental: Should you wish to rent a car and drive yourself to Puerto Viejo, all major car rental companies have booths at the airport and can be booked in advance online. We recommend budget car rental for quality and customer service.
KYLIE AND CATHY LOOK FORWARD
TO EXPLORING WITH YOU!
