Goddess Activation: A Journey Towards Wholeness in Costa Rica with Katie Wells
Your TourHero
Katie Wells M.F.A. is the founder of Interweave Conscious Movement®. She has studied movement her whole life, and has had the joy of teaching for over 25 years. As a dance artist, mind~body~spirit coach, retreat director, mother, and part-time Professor, Katie is devoted to cultivating embodied experiences for more love towards ourselves and the world.
After earning a master’s degree in Dance from the University of Boulder, Katie has journeyed deeper into the healing powers of movement. She is a certified teacher in Spiritual Embodiment from Judith Blackstone and is trained in a variety of somatic and art based modalities for physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. For years Katie has been developing embodied ways to bring personal growth through archetypes and chakras. She has designed courses such as Intro to Somatics, Emotions as Guides, Chakras in Motion, and Journey of Empowerment. Katie’s performances and teaching have been presented across the USA as well as in Italy, Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Mexico. Visit her website here: www.interweave.love
Duration
7 days · 6 nights
Travel Date
Feb 1 – 7, 2025
Activity Level
Moderate
Group Size
12 – 15
Transportation
Van
Tour Price
Your Fellow Explorers
Age range
21+
Travel interest
Wellness, movement, nature, feminine bonding
Fellow Travelers
Debra
HarrilynYour Local Guide
The Goddess Garden is a serene eco-retreat located in Cahuita, Costa Rica, near the pristine beaches of Cahuita National Park. This enchanting wellness center offers a tranquil escape, surrounded by lush rainforests and vibrant wildlife. The retreat features open-air yoga studios, a professional spa, and a range of rejuvenating activities. Guests can enjoy yoga and meditation sessions, indulge in spa treatments, and explore the breathtaking surroundings through guided nature walks and excursions to nearby beaches and national parks. The Goddess Garden is a haven for those seeking relaxation and connection with nature in the heart of the Costa Rican jungle.
Feel your sacred wholeness and embrace all of the parts of yourself on this amazing 7-day retreat to the shores of Costa Rica! Center and restore after the holidays to move into a fuller you. Experience life-enhancing femininity and supportive sisterhood as we begin to embrace all of the parts of ourselves. Bathed in acceptance, we travel through group sessions pairing an archetypal goddess to each chakra. We explore the grounded goddess, the sensual goddess, the fierce goddess, the compassionate goddess, the creative goddess, the wise goddess, and the cosmic unity goddess. This effective curriculum has been developed and shared for eight years, offering a journey into embodied wholeness as we come home to ourselves with more love.
The Workshops
Chakras and goddesses are powerful ways into the body, psyche, and inner divinity. They assist us in honoring our strengths and accepting our imbalances as we transform them into empowerment. These sessions are skillfully held, weaving intuitive dance, yoga, meditation, breathwork, sound healing, group sharing circles, journals, song, and self-care practices.
We welcome female-identified people of all colors and faiths who seek connection and growth.
Testimonials
“What an absolutely incredible experience this retreat was last Fall. I would HIGHLY recommend it for all women.” – Allyson C.
“I experienced such profound breakthroughs in my psyche, opened locked doors to my heart, bathed with loving support from attending goddesses. I feel cleansed and ready to continue my life’s work…” – Jessica Valles
“I was surprised how bonded I felt after the first day. I have a new relationship with my body and a newfound love for dance.” – Christina Behrens
“I am an introvert and connecting with others can be stressful but also vital. Katie approached these meaningful interactions in a way that felt safe and did not overwhelm me.” – Rhiwena Slack
Participant Interviews from the Fall Goddess Retreat
Cancellation policy
TourHero, the retreat host, and the tour operator reserve the right to cancel or reschedule this trip up until October 26, 2024. If the departure is canceled out of your control, you will be alerted by this date and will receive a full refund.
In this case, TourHero is not responsible for your preparation expenses, such as airline tickets, extra accommodations, loss of work, or any other cost associated with preparing for your trip. We recommend booking travel insurance, along with refundable flights/accommodations in case of cancellation.
Refunds for deposits
We will hold your spot as soon as you put down your deposit. However, if you decide to cancel your trip, we will be unable to refund your deposit.
Refunds for fully-paid trips
You may change or cancel your trip up until October 26, 2024 for a refund. After this time, no refunds will be given.
Trip cancellation due to COVID-19
A full credit will be issued if the tour is canceled when there is full border closure due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. This credit can go towards booking a future TourHero tour (see our COVID-19 guarantee on the tour itinerary page). We suggest buying your own travel insurance for coverage of cancellations within 30 days of the tour commencing for reasons other than a full tour cancellation.
Your TourHero
Katie Wells M.F.A. is the founder of Interweave Conscious Movement®. She has studied movement her whole life, and has had the joy of teaching for over 25 years. As a dance artist, mind~body~spirit coach, retreat director, mother, and part-time Professor, Katie is devoted to cultivating embodied experiences for more love towards ourselves and the world.
After earning a master’s degree in Dance from the University of Boulder, Katie has journeyed deeper into the healing powers of movement. She is a certified teacher in Spiritual Embodiment from Judith Blackstone and is trained in a variety of somatic and art based modalities for physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. For years Katie has been developing embodied ways to bring personal growth through archetypes and chakras. She has designed courses such as Intro to Somatics, Emotions as Guides, Chakras in Motion, and Journey of Empowerment. Katie’s performances and teaching have been presented across the USA as well as in Italy, Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Mexico. Visit her website here: www.interweave.love
Duration
7 days · 6 nights
Travel Date
Feb 1 – 7, 2025
Activity Level
Moderate
Group Size
12 – 15
Transportation
Van
Feel your sacred wholeness and embrace all of the parts of yourself on this amazing 7-day retreat to the shores of Costa Rica! Center and restore after the holidays to move into a fuller you. Experience life-enhancing femininity and supportive sisterhood as we begin to embrace all of the parts of ourselves. Bathed in acceptance, we travel through group sessions pairing an archetypal goddess to each chakra. We explore the grounded goddess, the sensual goddess, the fierce goddess, the compassionate goddess, the creative goddess, the wise goddess, and the cosmic unity goddess. This effective curriculum has been developed and shared for eight years, offering a journey into embodied wholeness as we come home to ourselves with more love.
The Workshops
Chakras and goddesses are powerful ways into the body, psyche, and inner divinity. They assist us in honoring our strengths and accepting our imbalances as we transform them into empowerment. These sessions are skillfully held, weaving intuitive dance, yoga, meditation, breathwork, sound healing, group sharing circles, journals, song, and self-care practices.
We welcome female-identified people of all colors and faiths who seek connection and growth.
Testimonials
“What an absolutely incredible experience this retreat was last Fall. I would HIGHLY recommend it for all women.” – Allyson C.
“I experienced such profound breakthroughs in my psyche, opened locked doors to my heart, bathed with loving support from attending goddesses. I feel cleansed and ready to continue my life’s work…” – Jessica Valles
“I was surprised how bonded I felt after the first day. I have a new relationship with my body and a newfound love for dance.” – Christina Behrens
“I am an introvert and connecting with others can be stressful but also vital. Katie approached these meaningful interactions in a way that felt safe and did not overwhelm me.” – Rhiwena Slack
Participant Interviews from the Fall Goddess Retreat
Timeline
- Day 1 · February 1, 2025 · Cahuita
- Arrive in Costa Rica
- Group transfer from airport to accommodation
- Check-in at the Goddess Garden Eco Resort
- Opening ceremony
- Dinner
- Evening workshop: Root ~ Gaia
- Sound healing session
- Day 2 · February 2, 2025 · Cahuita
- Breakfast
- Sharing circle
- Morning workshop: Continue with Root ~ Gaia
- Lunch
- Afternoon beach workshop: Sacral ~ Oshun
- Dinner
- Fire pit conversation: Solar Plexus ~ Sekhmet
- Day 3 · February 3, 2025 · Cahuita
- Breakfast
- Morning workshop: Continue with Solar Plexus ~ Sekhmet
- Lunch
- Free time
- Dinner
- Evening workshop: Heart ~ Kwan Yin
- Day 4 · February 4, 2025 · Cahuita
- Breakfast
- Morning workshop: Sharing circle and Heart ~ Kwan Yin
- Lunch
- Free time
- Dinner
- Evening workshop: Throat ~ Saraswati
- Songs around the fire pit
- Day 5 · February 5, 2025 · Cahuita
- Breakfast
- Free time
- Lunch
- Free time
- Dinner
- Evening workshop: 3rd Eye ~ Hecate
- Day 6 · February 6, 2025 · Cahuita
- Breakfast
- Morning workshop: Restorative Yoga
- Lunch
- Free time
- Dinner
- Evening workshop: Crown ~ Shakti
- Goddess party
- Day 7 · February 7, 2025 · Departure
- Breakfast
- Restorative yoga class
- Closing ceremony
- Check out of accommodation
- Group transfer from accommodation to airport
- Journey ends
Details
Day 1 · February 1, 2025
Get to know your new sisters and begin activating your Root chakra
Feel the warm, universal embrace of Costa Rica as you step off of the plane and into your week-long wellness retreat. You'll be transferred to the Goddess Garden, an eco-resort in beautiful Cahuita. Watch as the gentle flow of the tide brings in positive energy from the ocean, inviting you to look inwards and transform yourself. After checking into the accommodation and taking a moment to marvel at Costa Rica's wonders, attend an opening ceremony where you'll be introduced to the concepts that create the structure for our retreat. Then, after dinner, we'll have our first workshop, a session combining movement, meditation, reflection, and connection. We'll be turning our focus towards our Root chakras, connecting with Gaia and reclaiming the temple of the body. By arriving present in your body, grounding with the earth, and establishing comfort with the group, you will be led in a process of calming the nervous system as stress and tension fall away. A sound healing session will cap off the day, affording us time to wind down and prepare for rest.
Day 2 · February 2, 2025
Begin moving upwards through your chakras with workshops and group conversations
Good morning! Rise to an amazing view with the sunlight glinting off of the waves and head to breakfast. Savor a nourishing meal before a sharing circle where you can discuss your feelings and begin setting intentions for the day. It's then time for our morning workshop where we will continue our work with our Root chakras before transitioning upwards to our Sacral chakras, invoking the goddess Oshun. Oshun governs the waters and sensuality, so we will hold this class on the beach and center the end of our workshop around sacred sensuality and flow. Staying on the beach, we will further connect with Oshun and our Sacral chakras as we expand our study of flow into the world around us. Admire the waves and the poetic lilt of the coastline before returning to the resort for dinner and a fire pit conversation that will introduce us to our Solar Plexus chakra and the fiery goddess Sekhmet, igniting your self-worth and helping you discover and honor your boundaries.
Day 3 · February 3, 2025
Build your self-worth before blossoming into compassion
Today is all about the Self and how it relates to the greater world that surrounds you. Our post-breakfast morning workshop will focus on power yoga, once again allowing us feel our power and strength as we hone in on our Solar Plexus chakras and learn how to uphold our boundaries. After lunch, you'll have a bit of free time before our evening workshop that transitions to our Heart chakras. This workshop will incorporate sacred dance of moving from the heart as well as a guided self-soothing meditation in candle light, calling in Kwan Yin, the goddess of compassion. Discover a sense of deep self-compassion before we bring that compassion outwards and feel the same level of care for our surroundings and the divine universe that we inhabit.
Day 4 · February 4, 2025
Share your thoughts, discover authenticity, and express yourself through song
Cahuita comes to life as the sun shines down upon the retreat. Fuel your body and spirit with breakfast before our morning worksop that continues our work with the Heart chakra as we use the form of Authentic Movement to open our hearts as a loving witness. This workshop will also double as a sharing circle, allowing you to turn your compassion into words as you share your thoughts and feelings with the group. Explore or rest with some free time in the afternoon before we have an evening workshop built around the Throat chakra and the goddess Saraswati. We will discover more of our authentic selves with playful games and journaling. In an environment surrounded by supportive sisters, you'll be empowered to speak your truth without judgment. Then, under shimmering stars, we'll meet around the fire pit to sing songs, laugh, and finish stepping into authenticity.
Day 5 · February 5, 2025
Enjoy a free day before an evening 3rd eye workshop
The schedule for today is slightly different. For the majority of the day, we'll have free time so that you can absorb the lessons of the retreat and give yourself the care you need. Use this time to integrate all that we have discovered and experienced. You're free to explore the nearby town or the local tourist attractions as you journey through introspection. You're free to go wherever you're called. It's not until after dinner that we will have a workshop. Under the night sky, we'll begin to activate our 3rd eyes, deepening into intuition and gaining an understanding of our souls' paths. We will go on a shamanic journey to meet Hecate, the goddess of wisdom, as she helps us to cut away what no longer serves us and lights our way with new clarity. We will also participate in blindfolded dancing to go deep within our inner vision.
Day 6 · February 6, 2025
Activate your Crown chakra and celebrate the retreat with a goddess party
It's the final full day of our Costa Rican wellness retreat, and we're going to begin with a restorative yoga workshop. Through meditative relaxation and deep poses, you'll feel a strong connection between your mind and body, furthering the work we've already done. Lunch, free time, and dinner will then lead us to an evening workshop based around the final chakra, the Crown chakra. Invoking the all-powerful goddess Shakti, we will expand into cosmic unity, feeling one with everything and enjoying a sensation of absolute harmony. The joy of this retreat peaks with a festive evening Goddess Party as we celebrate the progress we've made as sisters. We dress up, eat cake, laugh, play, and step into our goddess selves!
Day 7 · February 7, 2025
Complete your transformation and head home
We've finally reached the conclusion of our Costa Rican escape. With your journey through the chakras complete, all that is left is to wrap up our experience with a restorative yoga class and a closing ceremony. Allow gratitude to course through you as you say goodbye to your newly-found sisters and the amazing vistas of Cahuita. With that, you'll be transferred to the airport to fly home. Safe travels, and thanks so much for joining us!
Accommodation
The Goddess Garden Eco Resort
The Goddess Garden is a captivating eco-retreat and wellness center nestled in the heart of the Costa Rican jungle, close to the quaint town of Cahuita in the Limon Province. Situated on the Caribbean coast and only a short walk from the pristine white sand beaches of Cahuita National Park, this retreat is surrounded by lush tropical rainforests and vibrant wildlife, creating a perfect sanctuary for relaxation and rejuvenation.
The Goddess Garden offers a variety of facilities and activities designed to enhance your stay. These include two spacious, open-air yoga studios providing a serene setting for practicing yoga, meditation, and other wellness activities, as well as a professional spa and wellness center that offers various treatments such as massages, facials, and body wraps. The retreat also features comfortable and elegantly designed rooms, each with its own unique charm and equipped with modern amenities. Guests can choose from a range of accommodation options, including private rooms, shared rooms, and luxurious suites. During your stay, you can also participate in various activities, such as guided nature walks, birdwatching, and exploring the nearby beaches and national parks. Room type: Triple occupancy. Room configuration: Twin beds.
Included
- 6 nights in The Goddess Garden Eco Resort
- Shared triple occupancy in accommodations
- All activities described in the itinerary
- Transportation between activities and accommodation
- All meals
- One group airport arrival transfer
- One group airport departure transfer
- The use of one Yoga shala at all times
- Yoga props and sound system
Not included
- Flights
- All food not mentioned in inclusions
- Optional add-ons
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
FAQ
What happens if I need to cancel my trip?
Please check the cancellation policy section on this itinerary page for specific details.
Will TourHero or the operator take care of my visa (if applicable)?
Travelers are responsible for researching visa requirements and obtaining a visa if needed. Please check government websites to ensure you have the necessary documents, along with passport requirements, before your departure date. This includes necessary transit visas, permits, and vaccinations required prior to travel and any required reciprocity fees for the destination. TourHero will provide a booking confirmation document after purchase, which may be needed to obtain a visa.
If your visa is denied for any reason, TourHero will issue a refund based on the cancellation policy. However, we are unable to provide a refund after the cancellation due date has passed.
Do I need a passport for this trip?
A full and valid passport is required for all persons traveling to any destination outside of one’s home country. Most international tours require a passport that's valid for at least six (6) months beyond the scheduled end of your itinerary. TourHero will not issue refunds based on passport issues such as renewals or lost passports.
What's included in the price?
Please check the inclusion and exclusion sections above. You'll find information about included meals, transfers, flights, and activities. If you have any questions or need support, please contact hello@tourhero.com.
Available add-on
1:1 mind, body, spirit coaching session
Book a one-on-one coaching session where Katie will help you progress with holistic wellness involving your mind, body, and spirit. One session will be available on each day of the trip.
Price: USD 80
6 spots left
Double occupancy upgrade
Upgrade from a triple occupancy room to a double occupancy room at the resort.
Price: USD 365
13 spots left
Single occupancy upgrade
Upgrade from a triple occupancy room to a single occupancy room at the resort.
Price: USD 640
15 spots left
Cancellation policy
TourHero, the retreat host, and the tour operator reserve the right to cancel or reschedule this trip up until October 26, 2024. If the departure is canceled out of your control, you will be alerted by this date and will receive a full refund.
In this case, TourHero is not responsible for your preparation expenses, such as airline tickets, extra accommodations, loss of work, or any other cost associated with preparing for your trip. We recommend booking travel insurance, along with refundable flights/accommodations in case of cancellation.
Refunds for deposits
We will hold your spot as soon as you put down your deposit. However, if you decide to cancel your trip, we will be unable to refund your deposit.
Refunds for fully-paid trips
You may change or cancel your trip up until October 26, 2024 for a refund. After this time, no refunds will be given.
Trip cancellation due to COVID-19
A full credit will be issued if the tour is canceled when there is full border closure due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. This credit can go towards booking a future TourHero tour (see our COVID-19 guarantee on the tour itinerary page). We suggest buying your own travel insurance for coverage of cancellations within 30 days of the tour commencing for reasons other than a full tour cancellation.
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- Close out the first day of our retreat with a healing sound bath, allowing the power of frequency to help you release and heal. - Pexels: Antoni Shkraba
- Feel the warm, universal embrace of Costa Rica as you step off of the plane and into your week-long wellness retreat in Cahuita. - Unsplash: Nathan Farrish
- We will continue our work with our Root chakras during today's workshop. - Facebook: The Goddess Garden Yoga Resort - Cahuita, Costa Rica
- A journey to the beach after lunch will allow us to further connect with Oshun and our Sacral chakras as we expand our study of flow into the world around us. - Facebook: The Goddess Garden Yoga Resort - Cahuita, Costa Rica
- Gather around the fire pit and feel the presence of the goddess Sekhmet as you ignite your self-worth and discover and honor your boundaries. - Pexels: Tom Swinnen
- Explore the Goddess Garden and beyond with your free time. - Facebook: The Goddess Garden Yoga Resort - Cahuita, Costa Rica
- Movement and mindfulness will allow us to discover a sense of deep self-compassion. - Unsplash: William Farlow
- A sharing circle and a variety of different poses and movements will allow us to connect with our Heart chakras and the enlightened goddess Kwan Yin. - Unsplash: madison lavern
- Return to the yoga space for an evening workshop built around the Throat chakra and the goddess Saraswati. - Facebook: The Goddess Garden Yoga Resort - Cahuita, Costa Rica
- Under shimmering stars, we'll meet around the fire pit to sing songs, laugh, and finish stepping into authenticity. - Unsplash: Joshua Earle
- Explore, sink into self-care, and connect with your sisters with a free day. - Facebook: The Goddess Garden Yoga Resort - Cahuita, Costa Rica
- We'll begin to activate our 3rd eyes, deepening into intuition and gaining clarity of our souls' paths. - Unsplash: Motoki Tonn
- Through meditative relaxation and deep poses, you'll feel a strong connection between your mind and body, furthering the work we've already done. - Pexels: ROMAN ODINTSOV
- Invoking the all-powerful goddess Shakti, we will expand into cosmic unity, feeling one with everything and enjoying a sensation of absolute harmony. - Unsplash: Anton Shuvalov
- Add-on: 1:1 mind, body, spirit coaching session - Unsplash: Dane Wetton
- Add-on: Double occupancy upgrade - The Goddess Garden
- Add-on: Single occupancy upgrade - The Goddess Garden