RADIANT LIVING

WOMEN'S WELLNESS, YOGA, AND NATURE RETREAT

February 15th-February 22nd, 2025

With Sue Van Raes and Lauren Lewis

Bodhi Tree Resort ~ Nosara Costa Rica

THIS RETREAT IS SOLD OUT. PLEASE ADD YOU NAME TO THE WAITLIST BELOW AND WE WILL CONTACT YOU IF A SPACE OPENS UP!

On this retreat you will be guided through daily practices that support your health through women's yoga, self-exploration, personal transformation, nutritional wisdom, nature, and pleasure.  We will remind you how to slow down, rest, reflect, and ignite a sacred relationship to self, food, and your body. 

• Women’s Heart Opening Yoga :: Practice Vinyasa + Yin + Meditation

• Women’s Workshops :: Deepen into embodied intentions, inspired living, and personal transformation.

• Nutritional Wisdom :: Nourish yourself with local organic food and mind-body nutrition.

• Restoration :: Enjoy deep rest and rejuvenation with space to fill up your cup

• Self Discovery :: Craft a soulful relationship with yourself

• Community :: Connect with other like-minded women

• Nature :: Experience the adventure of your dreams.

Join us in experiencing this very special retreat illuminating the self-care, yoga and food-centric aspects of the feminine.  Practice yoga amongst the jungle breeze, watch the beautiful Costa Rican sunsets on the beach, explore the feminine aspect of yourself with a sacred circle of women, and bask in the brilliance of a transformational week where you can come home to yourself.

A TYPICAL DAY WITH US:

• Coffee/ tea bar/ pre-yoga nibbles

• Morning vinyasa yoga (all levels)

• Intention Circle

• Organic Nourishing Breakfast 

• Free time: Beach, Explore, Rest, pool side swim, spa

• HEALING Whole foods lunch

• Afternoon ImmersionS: Personal transformation AND health

• YIN yoga

• Sunset beach play / free time

• group dinner delicacies

OUR UNIQUE RETREAT INCLUDES:

• Food-centric nutritional wisdom to ignite your senses

• Exquisite, organic, local, whole-foods ~ hand selected for health and healing

• Unique immersions focused on health, nutrition, healing and happiness

• Boutique Accommodations ~ 7 minute walk to world class beaches and central to local shops and restaurants

YOUR RETREAT FACILITATORS:

Sue Van Raes:

When we immerse into a week just for ourselves, personal break throughs happen. In our busy day to day lives, we often get stuck in the daily grind, pushing through and rarely seeing life in the big perspective of our health and happiness. In my experience, international retreats give us a chance to get out of our day-to-day go-tos and perspectives to see things a little differently, learn new practices that serve our higher good, and take a much needed break to unwind, restore and tap back into our feminine nature and wisdom.

I have led over 30 international and local retreats. I host women's groups live and virtually with participants from all over the world.  It is a deep love I have to see women prioritize themselves and their health and support each other in their desires and intentions.  Each time we venture on retreat, beautiful things happen, both internally in how we emerge more resourced, rested and clear and in the beautiful relationships we form with other women on a similar quest.  

One women can change anything. Many women can change everything.

Lauren Lewis:

"There is nothing more exciting to me than helping someone begin to notice how their physical, emotional, and spiritual states respond by preparing pure, balanced and delicious meals with the intention of well being. Simply by choosing food that properly nourishes our body, we are capable of taking the role of healer and placing it in our own hands. The sense of empowerment gained by this piece of knowledge is profound."  

After college, Lauren attended the School of Natural Cookery to follow her passion for plant-based cooking, and has operated a personal chef and culinary education business for 13 years. In 2000, Lauren found and fell deeply in love with yoga. Yoga and mindful cooking have such congruency and Lauren has found deep passion aligning these two practices.

By intuitively attending to our most basic needs – breath, movement and healing food – I believe we can show up fully to live our most vital lives. 

OUR RETREAT ACCOMODATIONS

We are thrilled to be hosting EAT. BREATHE. NOURISH at The Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort, located in the foothills of Nosara, Costa Rica. This world class resort was designed to flow with the nature that surrounds us. You can begin your day with a cool-down in your outdoor shower or a dip in the salt-water infinity pool at sunrise. Soothing fountains and waterfalls guide you through the local fauna on your way to your bungalow. Open the door to find a star-lit shower, luxurious cotton sheets and a canopied bed that promises a well-deserved rest. All bungalows have air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi and modern amenities abound. Security staff is available 24 hours a day and housekeeping staff will keep your room looking as beautiful as the first day you arrive.

The yoga shalas are the perfect backdrop to our intentionally designed yoga classes and workshops with gorgeous views of the sunsets. Feel the breeze caress your skin as you gaze out over the jungle and beyond to the ocean. With hardwood floors, 360 degree views, there is no better spot to take a deep exhale.

This amazing yoga resort is equipped with a juice and smoothie bar, wine and alcohol bar, Pilates studio, fitness studio, spinning studio, saline infinity pool, boutique, spa, complimentary bikes and shuttle to town and beach and so much more. 

ROOM DESCRIPTIONS:

BODHI VILLA

This spacious unit features a king bed with dramatic high ceilings, a wet bar filled with local delights, Egyptian cotton sheets, air conditioning and a laptop-sized safe. Unwind by lounging on your outdoor patio couch as you hear the sounds of wildlife in the distance.

KING BUNGALOW 

This unit features a king bed with dramatic high ceilings, a wet bar filled with local delights, Egyptian cotton sheets, air conditioning and a laptop-sized safe. Unwind by lounging on your outdoor balcony as you hear the sounds of waterfalls in the distance

SHARED CASITA

This spacious unit consists of two bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchenette, living area, air conditioning, wifi and an outdoor patio. Unwind by lounging on your large outdoor patio as you hear the sounds of waterfalls in the distance.

DELUXE CASITA

This spacious unit consists of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchenette, living area, air conditioning, wifi and an outdoor patio. Unwind by lounging on your large outdoor patio as you hear the sounds of waterfalls in the distance. The difference between a shared casita and a deluxe casita is that with deluxe, each bedroom has its own bathroom.

QUEEN bungalow

This unit features two queen beds with dramatic high ceilings, a wet bar filled with local delights, Egyptian cotton sheets, air conditioning and a laptop-sized safe. Unwind by lounging on your outdoor balcony as you hear the sounds of waterfalls in the distance. Refresh in your open air, rainfall shower. 

Tree top Queen

This unit features a queen bed with a view of the jungle, a wet bar filled with local delights, Egyptian cotton sheets, air conditioning and a laptop-sized safe. Unwind by watching the sunset from your  balcony or take a dip in the Bodhi Village pool below

Tree top King

This spacious boutique unit features a king bed with a stunning aerial view of the jungle, a wet bar filled with local delights, Egyptian cotton sheets, air conditioning and a laptop-sized safe. Unwind by watching the sunset from your balcony or take a dip in the Bodhi Village pool below.

Ganesh Villa

Ganesh Villa is our newest and most luxurious accommodation. It includes one king size bed, walk-in closet, en suite bathroom with a double rain shower, full kitchen, outdoor lounge and a private pool.

Do you have questions? We are happy to chat with you and answer any questions you may have. Please schedule a FREE RETREAT CONSULTATION below!

REFUND POLICY

*TRAVEL INSURANCE RECOMMENDED: In the event of cancellation at any time, for any reason, and by any party, Sue Van Raes, Lauren Lewis and the Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort WILL NOT be held responsible for refund of airline tickets, ticket change fees or other travel expenses. For these reasons we STRONGLY URGE that you purchase travel insurance to protect your investment.

If you are concerned with ensuring that you can receive a full refund for unforseen circumstances above and beyond your control, purchase travel’s insurance with a cancel for any reason clause. These insurance companies include Global Rescue, Ripcord, and AIG. These policies can be crafted to cover the cost of your entire retreat and your airfare for a very reasonable fee.

If you cancel on or before October 1, 2024:

• Your retreat is transferable minus a $250 processing fee if your space is filled. If your space is not filled, you will forfeit your entire deposit.

• If you made any payment other than the deposit before that date, however, the remainder of your payment will be refunded to you promptly (i.e. after deduction of the above amounts).

• All applicable refunds will be issued by the end of February, 2024

If you cancel after October 1, 2024

• You will not receive a refund – including entire tuition balance.

Due to our contract with Bodhi Tree, this Cancellation Policy is firm. Please see COVID refund policy below for COVID-19 specific cancellations.

Covid-19 Cancellation Policy: We understand that due to COVID-19, travel conditions and restrictions beyond our control are a possibility.

• In the event that Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort or Boulder Nutrition may cancel due to COVID-19, or in cases where COVID-19 travel restrictions make travel to Costa Rica prohibited by the Costa Rican government, participants may receive a full refund of any tuition balance paid. 

• Cancellations for reasons other than specified will be subject to our standard Cancellation and Refund Policy.

Please note that the COVID-19 Cancellation Policy does not apply in the following cases:

• Participants who choose to withdraw over general concerns or anxieties related to COVID19.

• Local city or state virus conditions that fall short of prohibiting travel.

• Any regional quarantine requirements that may apply to your return (early or otherwise).

• Cancellation due to failure to comply with Costa Rica entry requirements.

• If the participant becomes sick before or en route to the reteat.

Questions?  We would be happy to help.  Go ahead and set up a retreat consultation below and one of us will contact you.

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