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  • Start date
    July 26, 2025 at 2:00 pm
  • End date
    August 2, 2025 at 10:00 am
  • Maximum guests
    18

Imagine Yourself~
Sipping oolong tea beside the pool as the setting sun slowly sinks behind gently swaying palms, a gentle breeze delights your senses with the aquatic notes of Costa Rican toasted coconut and cedarwood…

…it’s the end of an incredible day for and about YOU spent experiencing the exotic pulse, uplifting feminine energy, the sweet perfumes of orchids, and magnificent chaos of the sounds of the jungle.

You laugh with new friends, sharing the experience of an Ayurvedic Treatment, Sound Healing or Aquatic Massage.  You are connecting and having deeper conversations than you have had in years with your new Tribe, who already feel like soul sisters.

Encircled by mountains, pristine gardens, panoramic views and distant volcanos. you can hardly believe that, at last, you’re here… nourishing your mind, body and spirit.

For YOU and about YOU!

… you’re going to LOVE the Whole YOU Retreat Pura Vida.

It’s 7 nights of self-discovery, delicious food, culture, restoration, yoga, rejuvenation, health & wellness, Friendship – and FUN – something we ALL desperately need!

This carefully curated experience was designed for YOU combining the ultimate in re-launching your life with a new starting point and a heart-opening travel adventure that you’ll remember for a lifetime.

There’s something about the magical energy of this tropical paradise and connection to this Tribe that will inspire you and your imagination – the perfect place to gather, restore your spirit, and energize you for what’s ahead!

What YOU Are Going to Walk Away With…

So what can you expect if you spend 7 incredible days and nights Rediscovering YOU and enjoying yourself on an exquisitely decadent adventure to Costa Rica?

→ Well, what if you got the EXACT inspiration you needed to design the perfect next chapter in your life that has you eagerly jumping out of bed each and every morning?

→ What if you finally figured out why YOU do the things YOU do? Why do some patterns repeat? What holds you back and what lights you up? 

→ And what if you had access to a group of feminine thought leaders willing to generously share their expertise with YOU and your mission in the world?

→ And what if you could learn how to meet and nurture new friendships and build a Tribe of support?

→ And on top of ALL THAT, what would it mean to you to load up on self-care with daily yoga options, HIIT classes, Eco-Adventures, Spa treatments, and so much more!?!

Would THAT make it worth coming to Cost Rica?

Yes, without a doubt!

By the end of the 7 nights, you will be overflowing with personal connections, ah-ha moments, intuition led insights and life-launching strategies to help you joyously move in the direction of your dreams and best life.

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to fill your cup, amplify your clarity, solve challenges, know where you belong, and powerfully step into your WHY… all within a completely safe, authentic and empowering community of like-minded women.

The feminine shift is happening. Are you ready to be a part of it?

The Venue…

Pura Vida Retreat & — Tucked serenely in the clouds, nearly a mile above the city, the Whole You Retreat welcomes you to Pura Vida. Directly translated Pura Vida means pure life. In Costa Rica the term Pura Vida is used more to say that everything is great, life is good, and nothing is worth getting stressed out over.

— plus, Pura Vida has its own private pool just for its guests.  Ahhhhh……

The Cuisine…

Let’s get this straight right from the start — Costa Rican food is simply delicious — perfect for our vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. 

Delicious dishes are lovingly prepared from fresh local produce and regional purveyors. Served buffet-style in our inviting dining hall, all meals feature both North American and Costa Rican vegetarian, fish and chicken dishes to tempt your taste buds and nourish your body and soul. We also can accommodate specialty diets with advance notice.

Complimentary coffee, tea, alkaline water and filtered water are available throughout the day. The wine and juice bar in the dining hall stocks sulfite-free, organic wines, Costa Rican and Central American beers, and bottled water. It is also the place for fresh smoothies, and custom-blended chai and turmeric elixirs.

The food reviews include ~ Delicious and Healthy, Plentiful, Amazing, and Absolutely Divine! The staff is lovely, helpful and always kind and accommodating.

What’s Included:

  • Eight days and seven incredible days and nights together with daily deep-dive personal growth sessions and lots of juicy conversations all week!

  • Beautiful accommodation in a shared or private nature-friendly room with lush garden or epic mountain views, surrounded by a tropical and vibrant paradise. Vistas are naturally ventilated so you can enjoy Pura Vida’s ideal year-round temperatures. Pura Vida Retreat & Spa spans more than 8 acres at 4,900 feet above sea level surrounded by coffee plantations overlooking Costa Rica’s Central Valley.

  • Three daily delicious meals lovingly prepared from fresh local produce, and regional purveyors. Served buffet-style in an inviting dining hall, all meals feature both North Americanand Costa Rican-style vegetarian, fish, and chicken dishes to nourish your body and soul.

  • Yoga Classes (14 opportunities throughout the week)

  • High intensity interval training ~ HIIT (3+ opportunities)

  • Three private one-on-one 45-minute Whole YOU Launch Sessions, one with each of the thought leaders, to plan and map out your journey so you are eager and never overwhelmed

  • Three post-retreat launch 30 minute follow-up connections, one with each of the thought leaders

  • Author autographed copy of Lady and the Tribe

  • Author autographed copy of the Un-Diet

  • Gifts from leaders

  • Airport Transfers

  • Resort Welcome Orientation

  • Connections to last a lifetime

What’s Not-Included:

  • Your round-trip airfare from home

  • Other non-included items Eco Excursions, Spa services, and laundry.

  • Personal, medical or trip cancellation insurance

Flights

Arrive into the San Jose (SJC) on August 3rd before 4pm if possible so we can pick you up and get you settled in before dinner.

If you want to come earlier or stay later for some exploring – You may book additional nights at a reduced rate.

For more information and book please visit our website below.

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    Brenda Ridgley

    BRENDA RIDGLEY is a certified midlife women's life coach, author, speaker, and girlfriend guru who loves helping women connect, find success, and discover joy through friendship. Her mission is to support women who have lost themselves in their roles as wife, mother and professional and help them connect to their passions, purpose and people. Through her coaching, workshops, retreats, and podcast ~ Find Your Lady Tribe, Brenda helps women connect and communicate with respect, love, and trust. She holds an MA in human resources and has spent decades cultivating her own Tribe.

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