Awaken your body, mind and soul in Costa Rica on a retreat designed exclusively for therapists
Enjoy 7 nights on retreat at the beautiful Ahki Retreat House in Nosara, Costa Rica where you will restore, replenish and renew!
This retreat is designed to nourish your body, mind and soul. Our retreat will include yoga, meditation, 3 delicious meals a day and inspiring group sessions where we will share our collective wisdom and create a clear vision on how to thrive as therapists.
There will be opportunities for luxurious spa treatments, lots of built in downtime to relax in the saltwater pool, read a book or lounge in a shaded cabana, outings to some of the most breathtaking beaches in the world and excursions for fun and adventure too like horseback riding on the beach or surfing lessons.
Every therapist deserves the space and time to retreat and recharge!
And this retreat was designed by a therapist for therapists just like YOU!
This retreat is designed to nourish your body, mind and soul. Our retreat will include yoga, meditation, 3 delicious meals a day and inspiring group sessions where we will share our collective wisdom and create a clear vision on how to thrive as therapists.
There will be opportunities for luxurious spa treatments, lots of built in downtime to relax in the saltwater pool, read a book or lounge in a shaded cabana, outings to some of the most breathtaking beaches in the world and excursions for fun and adventure too like horseback riding on the beach or surfing lessons.
Every therapist deserves the space and time to retreat and recharge!
And this retreat was designed by a therapist for therapists just like YOU!
Lodging and Food
Spend 7 nights in the embrace of one of the most spectacularly designed retreat properties in Costa Rica. Ahki is a private boutique retreat center built on the lush tropical jungle mountains with expansive views of the Pacific Ocean as far as the eye can see. As soon as you arrive, you instantly feel transported to a place of peace, balance and well-being.
Beauty surrounds you from the salt water pool to the shaded outdoor yoga deck, you will be immersed in the rich flora and fauna of one of the world's most amazing "Blue Zones" - a center for health and happiness.
There are 6 expansive cabana's with private baths for each which accommodate 3 guests per cabana. Each room has outdoor sitting space on a deck with chairs or hammocks.
Your room includes:
Ahki has a wonderful team of chefs and kitchen staff who put so much love and attention into every detail of every dish they prepare for guests. You'll enjoy nourishing, delicious vegetarian meals with additional protein upgrade options available. The kitchen staff source local organic produce to use in every dish and make fresh blended fruit juices daily. There are plenty of vegan and gluten/dairy free options available and the Ahki staff can accommodate any specific food allergies or sensitivities you may have.
All meals are served in the open air dining room with beautiful views of the mountains, pool, garden and ocean.
Beauty surrounds you from the salt water pool to the shaded outdoor yoga deck, you will be immersed in the rich flora and fauna of one of the world's most amazing "Blue Zones" - a center for health and happiness.
There are 6 expansive cabana's with private baths for each which accommodate 3 guests per cabana. Each room has outdoor sitting space on a deck with chairs or hammocks.
Your room includes:
- Private baths with large, luxurious indoor/outdoor showers
- Fine Linens
- US style on-demand heaters for reliable, safe, environmentally-friendly hot water
- Handcrafted Costa Rican hardwood furniture, made by local artisans
- 3 Full Vegetarian Meals a day
- All Day Coffee/Tea and Fruit
- Daily housekeeping
Ahki has a wonderful team of chefs and kitchen staff who put so much love and attention into every detail of every dish they prepare for guests. You'll enjoy nourishing, delicious vegetarian meals with additional protein upgrade options available. The kitchen staff source local organic produce to use in every dish and make fresh blended fruit juices daily. There are plenty of vegan and gluten/dairy free options available and the Ahki staff can accommodate any specific food allergies or sensitivities you may have.
All meals are served in the open air dining room with beautiful views of the mountains, pool, garden and ocean.
What will we experience?
This exclusive retreat is designed to provide you with 2 distinct experiences in 1 week.
1. Thrive as a Person - permission to completely relax and recharge while focusing on your own self-care and well-being.
and
2. Thrive as a Therapist - an opportunity to learn how to scale and grow your practice through interactive and experiential workshops.
Thrive Workshops will include:
- Self-Care for Therapists - Practicing with Consistency
- Shifting into an Abundant Money Mindset
- Working Smarter, Not Harder
- Claiming our Authority
- Creating Mandala's for Insight and Growth
- Guided Imagery as a Path to Presence and Peace
You will return home feeling:
- Renewed and Recharged
- Inspired and Awake
- Connected to your Purpose and Passion
- A Profound Sense of Joy and Gratitude
- A Refreshed Sense of Clarity and Direction
Sample schedule:
6:30am Coffee, Tea, Water Available
7:30am Morning Yoga / Meditation
8:30am Breakfast
9:30am Thrive Workshop
12:00 Lunch
1-5pm Free time to enjoy a spa treatment, pool time, local excursion, solitude or relaxation
5:30pm Dinner
6:30pm Evening Circle; wisdom sharing, fire ceremony or guided imagery
Thursday evening we enjoy a beautiful sunset dinner off property at La Luna Restaurant on the beach.
1. Thrive as a Person - permission to completely relax and recharge while focusing on your own self-care and well-being.
and
2. Thrive as a Therapist - an opportunity to learn how to scale and grow your practice through interactive and experiential workshops.
Thrive Workshops will include:
- Self-Care for Therapists - Practicing with Consistency
- Shifting into an Abundant Money Mindset
- Working Smarter, Not Harder
- Claiming our Authority
- Creating Mandala's for Insight and Growth
- Guided Imagery as a Path to Presence and Peace
You will return home feeling:
- Renewed and Recharged
- Inspired and Awake
- Connected to your Purpose and Passion
- A Profound Sense of Joy and Gratitude
- A Refreshed Sense of Clarity and Direction
Sample schedule:
6:30am Coffee, Tea, Water Available
7:30am Morning Yoga / Meditation
8:30am Breakfast
9:30am Thrive Workshop
12:00 Lunch
1-5pm Free time to enjoy a spa treatment, pool time, local excursion, solitude or relaxation
5:30pm Dinner
6:30pm Evening Circle; wisdom sharing, fire ceremony or guided imagery
Thursday evening we enjoy a beautiful sunset dinner off property at La Luna Restaurant on the beach.
Your Retreat Guide
Megan Gunnell, LMSW, Psychotherapist, International Retreat Leader, Writer, Speaker, Founder & Director of the Thriving Well Institute, Founder of The Thrive Advantage Group has extensive experience as a therapist and retreat guide. She has hosted local, national and international retreats for over 20 years and loves building intentional space for purpose, passion and connection. Her retreats combine a healthy balance of restoration for the body and mind with inspiration for the spirit. She believes in the power of self-care, presence and mindfulness and knows that when we travel to exquisite retreat destinations we have the capacity to transform and awaken our soul. For more about Megan click here.
Travel Details
Guests must have a valid passport that does not expire 6 months within the time of travel.
You are required to purchase individual travel insurance for your trip. We recommend Allianz or Travel Insured.
Plan to fly to the Liberia, Costa Rica Airport.
Plan to arrive before 2pm on 3/12 and depart after 1pm on 3/19, so that you can take advantage of the free ground transportation to and from the Liberia airport. If you travel outside of these times, you will be responsible for your own transportation to and from the retreat.
When you arrive in the Liberia airport, you'll clear customs, retrieve your luggage and will be greeted by the Ahki transportation staff. You'll take a shuttle to Ahki which is approximately 2 hours away.
You are required to purchase individual travel insurance for your trip. We recommend Allianz or Travel Insured.
Plan to fly to the Liberia, Costa Rica Airport.
Plan to arrive before 2pm on 3/12 and depart after 1pm on 3/19, so that you can take advantage of the free ground transportation to and from the Liberia airport. If you travel outside of these times, you will be responsible for your own transportation to and from the retreat.
When you arrive in the Liberia airport, you'll clear customs, retrieve your luggage and will be greeted by the Ahki transportation staff. You'll take a shuttle to Ahki which is approximately 2 hours away.
What's included
- 7 nights shared accommodations with private bath
- 3 nourishing meals a day
- coffee, tea, fruit all day
- daily yoga or morning meditation
- thrive workshops provided by Megan
- daily housekeeping services
- all transportation to beach and excursions
- transportation to and from the Liberia, Costa Rica airport
- access to the pool, yoga deck (with yoga mats and props provided), swinging beds in the shaded cabana's, hammocks and a cozy library too!
- 3 nourishing meals a day
- coffee, tea, fruit all day
- daily yoga or morning meditation
- thrive workshops provided by Megan
- daily housekeeping services
- all transportation to beach and excursions
- transportation to and from the Liberia, Costa Rica airport
- access to the pool, yoga deck (with yoga mats and props provided), swinging beds in the shaded cabana's, hammocks and a cozy library too!
What's not included
- airfare to the Liberia, Costa Rica airport
- travel insurance
- spa services
- adventure outings (like surfing lessons or horseback riding on the beach)
- add on protein options for dinners, additional snacks and drinks
- gratuity to staff
- travel insurance
- spa services
- adventure outings (like surfing lessons or horseback riding on the beach)
- add on protein options for dinners, additional snacks and drinks
- gratuity to staff
Registration
Your investment is $2900 for a shared triple room.
Save your space with a $500 deposit today and pay your remaining balance by November 1st, 2021.
* If you'd like to room with specific guests who you know are also registering with you, please let us know and we will accommodate those requests.
If you're traveling solo, we will place you with the perfect roommates!
Save your space with a $500 deposit today and pay your remaining balance by November 1st, 2021.
* If you'd like to room with specific guests who you know are also registering with you, please let us know and we will accommodate those requests.
If you're traveling solo, we will place you with the perfect roommates!
Details and things you should know
- This retreat is alcohol and substance free.
- Due to the extensive planning for this retreat, all payments are non-refundable and non-transferrable. There are no exceptions to this policy, even in the case of force majeure.
- Costs associated with passports (required), airfare or travel changes, medical or travel insurance, gratuities and taxes, spa services, additional snacks or other non-alcoholic drinks not included, tours or excursions and the $29 country departure fee are not included and must be covered by the guest.
- The retreat property is built on a hillside and has steps and stairways to get from your housing area to the main house or yoga deck.
- We will be visiting Costa Rica during the dry season, expect warm/hot days and cooler evenings. Guest rooms have fans and wonderful cross breezes, but no air conditioning.
- Ahki has a water filtration system making the water safe to drink for guests.
- Bath and pool towels, all bath products (shampoo, conditioner and body wash), yoga mats and props are all provided.
- You do not need an electrical adaptor if traveling from the US.
- You can use USD in Costa Rica for cash tipping or cash purchases.
- More questions? Email Megan directly at: [email protected]
- Due to the extensive planning for this retreat, all payments are non-refundable and non-transferrable. There are no exceptions to this policy, even in the case of force majeure.
- Costs associated with passports (required), airfare or travel changes, medical or travel insurance, gratuities and taxes, spa services, additional snacks or other non-alcoholic drinks not included, tours or excursions and the $29 country departure fee are not included and must be covered by the guest.
- The retreat property is built on a hillside and has steps and stairways to get from your housing area to the main house or yoga deck.
- We will be visiting Costa Rica during the dry season, expect warm/hot days and cooler evenings. Guest rooms have fans and wonderful cross breezes, but no air conditioning.
- Ahki has a water filtration system making the water safe to drink for guests.
- Bath and pool towels, all bath products (shampoo, conditioner and body wash), yoga mats and props are all provided.
- You do not need an electrical adaptor if traveling from the US.
- You can use USD in Costa Rica for cash tipping or cash purchases.
- More questions? Email Megan directly at: [email protected]
