If you’re a heart-centered woman who’s spent years showing up for everyone else—your family, your work, your community—while quietly putting your own needs on hold… this retreat is for YOU!
Feeling Exhausted & Overwhelmed?
Ready To Replenish ?
Escape to COSTA RICA for a soul-nourishing WOMEN'S retreat designed to deepen your connection within. Through mindfulness and immersion into nature, you'll learn to cultivate more peace and ease.
Embrace a transformational journey that fosters self-compassion and establishes self-care practices to nurture your well-being.
Join us and take this first step to RECHARGE!
Picture this:
Imagine waking up in your cozy cabin as golden sunlight filters through the trees. Just outside your door, your favorite morning drink—whether it’s rich coffee, soothing tea, creamy cocoa, or a zesty ginger tonic—awaits you. You step onto the deck, greeted by the soft sounds of nature and the flutter of hummingbirds dancing in the morning light. You pause. You breathe it in. You’re already beginning to soften, to settle, to recharge.
As your body gently awakens, you wander down the walking path, taking in the soothing symphony of birdsong before joining the group for a nourishing and delicious breakfast—fueling you for a day of renewal and discovery.
After breakfast, we gather at the temple for Morning Circle—an intimate space to connect with others, speak from the heart, and explore what’s truly alive in you. With intention, you move into a mindful labyrinth walk just outside the temple, deeply nurtured by the flow of the river and the lush rainforest surrounding you.
You find a quiet nook beneath a tree to journal—letting your heart’s whisperings find their way to the page.
Later, Chef Luis prepares another creative and colorful lunch, served on the open-air patio with stunning views. In the afternoon, you opt for a soul-soothing massage followed by a luxurious nap, giving your body what it needs.
You rejoin the group for a meditative art experience—Mindfulness Mandala—designed to quiet the mind and ignite creativity. As the day begins to wind down, a stroll along one of the guided forest paths stirs both your senses and your appetite.
You return to a five-star, plant-based dinner crafted with love—nourishment for your body, mind, and spirit. The day ends with restorative yoga and a sound bath ceremony in the temple, gently guiding you into deep rest and peaceful sleep under the stars.
Why This Retreat?
Reconnect with Yourself
Step away from the noise and tune back into your breath, body, and inner wisdom.
Release Anxiety Gently
Let go of the quiet weight you’ve been carrying and invite calm and clarity back in.
Prioritize Guilt-Free Self-Care
Give yourself permission to rest, reflect, and receive without needing to earn it.
Reignite Clarity & Direction
Feel the thrill of your inner spark returning as you reconnect with what truly matters.
Feel Spiritually Grounded
Root into a deeper sense of peace and alignment that lasts beyond the retreat.
Return to You
This is not an escape. It’s a powerful, purposeful return to the woman you’re becoming.
Our Promise
By the end of this retreat, you will have reconnected with your inner wisdom, deepened your spiritual practices, and uncovered the next layer of your life’s purpose—so you can move forward with clarity, peace, and joy.
Here’s What Awaits You:
A Lush Sanctuary surrounded by vibrant flowers and trees, immerse yourself in nature’s calming beauty.
Soulful Sisterhood
Connect deeply with like-hearted women in meaningful, supportive conversations.
Nourishing Plant-Based Cuisine
Savor delicious, healthy meals prepared with love to energize and restore you.
Mindful Practices
Explore grounding rituals, journaling, art, movement, and breathwork to calm your nervous system.
Rest & Rejuvenation
Unwind with spa treatments, serene walks, and luxurious time to simply relax.
Integration & Inspiration
Leave with practical tools and mindful habits to bring this sense of peace and clarity into your everyday life.
Come home to yourself—and BE the woman you most want to be.
A stunning setting surrounded by beautiful trees and vibrant flowers, where you can connect with amazing women Engage in deep conversations about your feelings, indulge in rejuvenating spa treatments, and enjoy serene walks in nature. With art tools for mindfulness and pure relaxation, this is your opportunity to recharge and nourish your spirit.
Who Will Join You on This Journey...
You’ll be surrounded by a soulful group of like-minded women—each navigating her own “what’s next” and ready to embrace the beauty of this next chapter. Together, we’ll share stories, offer support, and inspire one another to explore bold possibilities with open hearts.
This is more than a retreat—it’s a sisterhood. A sacred space where you’ll feel seen, heard, and deeply connected as we grow, reflect, and rise together.
Why Should You Be Here?
YOUR SELF CARE!
"To love onself is the beginning of a lifelong romance"
~Oscar Wilde
The integrity to speak the truth
The courage to cause no harm
The compassion to act from love, even in the face of injustice
The mindfulness to drive, speak, and consume with care
What You Will Experience...
Each element of the Mindful Recharge Retreat is intentionally designed to calm your nervous system, awaken your senses, and restore your inner rhythm.
Awe Walks in Nature
Wander through lush, breathtaking Costa Rica rainforest landscapes to quiet your mind, open your heart, and reconnect you with wonder.
Sound Bath Healing
Surrender to the soothing vibrations of crystal bowls and sacred sound, inviting deep restoration and emotional release.
Cacao Ceremony
Sip heart-opening ceremonial cacao in sacred circle — a ritual of connection, clarity, and inner expansion.
Restorative Yoga
Move gently, breathe deeply, and reconnect with your body through nourishing, nervous-system-friendly yoga sessions before ending your day.
Natural Hot & Cold Pools
Awaken your senses with the healing contrast of mineral-rich hot and cold water immersion — refreshing and deeply rejuvenating.
Creative Expression Sessions
Tap into your inner creativity through mindful art experiences that invite play, insight, and joyful self-expression.
Mindfulness & Meditation Circles
Gather in soul-soothing spaces to breathe, reflect, and drop into presence — together. Connect with other women at a deep level and form lasting friendships.
Spa Pampering
Experience the ultimate relaxation with a soothing massage at the serene spa. Take a moment for yourself , where a skilled therapist will melt away your stress and rejuvenate your mind and body.
Plant-Based Culinary Experience
Enjoy delicious farm-to-table, chef-created plant-based meals made with love, intention, and fresh local ingredients to nourish body, mind and soul.
Spacious Free Time
Soak in the stillness. Wander barefoot. Luxuriously take a nap. Journal under the trees. Watch the sunset and later the stars. This is your time to simply be.
CABINS
Rest. Reconnect. Restore.
Each cabin is a serene sanctuary nestled in nature, designed to soothe your soul and surround you with quiet beauty.
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FOOD
Every meal is an experience of deep nourishment—for your body, mind, and soul
Our private chef lovingly prepares plant-based, farm-to-table cuisine using fresh, local ingredients that are as vibrant and healing as the lush rainforest that surrounds you.Whether served in The Heart, our warm and welcoming dining space, or outdoors on the open-air patio overlooking the Costa Rican canopy, each dish is presented with care and intention. This is food that fuels, delights, and supports your transformation—luxuriously prepared for you, so all you have to do is receive.
TESTIMONIALS
Jill Belconis
"I had the most incredible experience at the Costa Rica Women's Retreat! The location was absolutely stunning, with lush tropical landscapes and breathtaking views at every turn. The resort was luxurious yet cozy, offering the perfect space to relax and connect with nature.
The food was phenomenal—fresh, flavorful, and nourishing, with options that catered to everyone's tastes. The retreat activities were thoughtfully curated, from invigorating yoga sessions, art activities, meditation and guided nature hikes.
Most importantly, the people made this retreat unforgettable. The sense of community and support among the women was truly inspiring. I left feeling rejuvenated, empowered, and with friendships I'll treasure for a lifetime. I can’t recommend this retreat enough!"
Eileen Nilson
I had the opportunity to attend the Verdesana retreat in December. It was such an inspiring and fulfilling week. We participated in Women's Circles that made you contemplate and consider your life choices and your future goals.
The meditations were thought provoking and challenged your thoughts. The sharing was inspiring. It gave me the opportunity to broaden my thinking and consider so many alternatives that were shared.
The hikes were beautiful. I experienced the joy and love of nature again. It gave me time to stop and observe the beautiful flowers and amazing green ferns and trees.
The sharing in groups made me self reflect and the journaling made me capture my true feelings. I had the time to really spend time with myself. I also loved the connections I made with all the participants. We became so close. I still keep in touch with some of them.
I set goals for myself when I returned home and I have continued to journal and meditate. It has truly changed my daily routine and has made such a welcome change in my life. I highly recommend the retreat. It is a fantastic life experience!
Joanie Rosley Griffin
The retreat on the surface was a tough topic for me. I tend to be go go go and not want to sit still do yoga or meditate. I found the art projects particularly challenging. However, I committed and participated fully and the artwork I created sits next to my desk and I see it every day.
My personal mantra has stuck with me - being useful, I am happy, I am
Living my best life. It’s a work in progress of course - but it has stuck and I’m living into that daily !
A Bit about Brenda Zappitell and Lisa Foulger:
Dear Beautiful Woman,
This is your invitation to pause.
To step away from the noise and return to what’s real — your breath, your body, your inner knowing. At our Women’s Mindful Recharge Retreat, we gather in nature and sisterhood to rest, reconnect, and remember who we are.
This is sacred space — a place to exhale, to feel held, to come home to yourself.
I’m Brenda — a Professional Artist, TQ Certified Coach, and Certified Mindfulness Facilitator trained by renowned teachers Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. I bring a unique blend of creativity, trauma-informed presence, and deep compassion to this work. With a background in social work and law — and a personal journey of healing from complex PTSD — I know how powerful it is to be truly seen, heard, and supported. My passion is helping women return to their inner wisdom and rediscover their voice.
And I’m Lisa — a Leadership Coach and lifelong seeker of meaning and growth. I help women break through mindset blocks and navigate major life transitions like divorce, career shifts, retirement, and loss to navigate their authentic paths. Seventeen years ago, I relocated to Costa Rica and rebuilt my life from the ground up.
The most profound shift I’ve made is from achieving to being—my personal path of letting go of external expectations to become the woman I choose to BE and to live from inner wisdom and a profound sense of AWE! Now, I guide women to do the same: to reconnect with their truth and create lives that feel authentic, grounded, joyous, deeply fulfilling and free.
Together, we’ve created a space where you don’t have to fix, prove, or push — only soften, receive, and remember your power.
Say yes.
To yourself. To your healing. To your wholeness.
With love,
Brenda & Lisa
