*Pura Vida translates to pure life. It’s a Costa Rican philosophy that values life’s simple treasures; to live a peaceful, uncluttered life with deep appreciation and connection to nature, friends, and family.
The Pura Vida retreat will be a moment in time rooted in connection, love, and strengthening the mother daughter bond.
Have you noticed your daughter spending more time indoors and less time outside exploring?
Do you miss her wild imagination and creative spirit?
Have you felt your daughter prioritizing screens?
Is she grabbing food that depletes rather than nourishes?
Do you worry about maintaining a deep connection during middle school and high school?
Here is an invitation to co-create a profound experience with your daughter.
Our Mission
Our fast paced world may prevent us from taking time to slow down and to be present with the beautiful moments that sit right before us. Let’s rise together as we tap into the healing powers of nature. Allowing ourselves to just be. A thoughtfully curated experience includes time to connect with your daughter, with other moms, and with yourself. Life is about collecting experiences and memories. This will be a memory you’ll hold in your heart for a lifetime.
Grace Dunn
Grace has spent the last 20+ years as an elementary school teacher, learning specialist guiding neurodivergent students, and adjunct faculty member at UNCA. She is the Director of Learning Support at Marin Montessori School. Additionally, Grace is a certified mindfulness and yoga teacher. Grace’s personal journey led her on a quest to find peace and contentment. She discovered ancient wisdom traditions, positive psychology, and nutrient dense food was the formula for living an intentional life full of joy. Grace also believes nature is our greatest teacher and writes about it in her bi-monthly newsletter on Substack.
Grace lived in Nosara, Costa Rica from 2018-2019. It was a transformative experience for the family. Grace and her two daughters were always drawn to the healing powers of nature, but living a barefoot lifestyle for a year created an even deeper connection to the Earth. Grace and her girls return to Costa Rica as often as possible to embody the Pura Vida life, reconnect with friends, and remember why it is so important to slow down.
Shanan Burk
Shanan has been an entrepreneur and business owner since 2007. She is a mother of a 14 year old daughter and a 12 year old son. Shanan and her family have traveled to Costa Rica multiple times over the course of the last twenty years. Nosara feels like their second home. Shanan’s personal journey has led her to explore positive psychology, health & wellness, nutrient dense food and spirituality. She has spent years investing in personal development and gathered wisdom from various healers, thought leaders, and yoga philosophy. Homesteading is one of her deep passions and she has a wealth of knowledge pertaining to raising goats, chickens, fruit trees, veggies, herbs, and even wine making. Her garden feeds her family all year round.
Shanan lives with her husband, two children, and countless animals on their farm in Northern California, located 40 miles north of San Francisco. Shanan is beyond excited to lead this retreat and share the wisdom, joy, and experiences that Nosara has given her over the years. Life in the Blue Zone gifts visitors with a perspective shift. She is honored and humbled to bring a beautiful and life changing experience to you and your daughter.
What’s Included
- 5 nights accommodation
- Daily yoga and movement for the group
- 3 delicious, organic, locally sourced meals each day – catered to any dietary requirements
- Daily group sessions focusing on themes of gratitude, resilience, sparking joy, connection, and self-love
- One surf lesson
- Aerial yoga, local waterfall hike, sound healing, ecstatic dance, and more
- One dinner out at our favorite local restaurant
- Transportation to and from Liberia or Nosara airport
- Additional “add ons” - zip-lining, massage, reiki, astrology reading, or mother/daughter photography session
the space
We host our retreat in a private resort nestled within the Costa Rican jungle, ensuring an exclusive, secluded experience.
BLUE ZONE
Situated in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, this region boasts inhabitants who lead incredibly long and fruitful lives. Experience their secret first-hand.
PRICING
One queen bed
Private kitchen & living space
Private balcony
Private ensuite bathroom with large shower w/ bathtub
$4,500
One queen bed
Private kitchen & living space
Private balcony
Private ensuite bathroom with large shower w/ bathtub
$4,500
Two queen beds
Private courtyard
Private ensuite bathroom
$4,500
One king bed
Private courtyard
Private ensuite bathroom
$4,500
One queen bed
Covered front porch
Private ensuite bathroom
$4,500
Shared with another family
XL bunk rooms
2 private bathrooms
The mother-daughter retreat exceeded all expectations. Being able to connect with my daughter in such a meaningful way, in such a stunning location, while surrounded by such soul-filling support was the opportunity of a lifetime. The entire trip was curated to create an unforgettable experience. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!
— Brooke Baglietto