Awaken Your Soul - Costa Rica Retreat

Come Back to Yourself · Women's Retreat

31 October – 5 November, 2026

Reserve Your Space
Reserve Your Space

This is what it feels like when life opens back up.

No experience needed
Come alone or with others
All levels welcome

Five nights in Costa Rica, where the jungle meets the Pacific and every day holds something that shifts something in you. Adventurous excursions to waterfalls, beaches and national parks sit alongside restorative healing practices, ceremony and the kind of connection with other women that stays with you long after you are home.

Every element of this retreat has been intentionally designed to help your heart soften, your breath deepen and your sense of yourself come back into focus. You show up. We take care of everything else.

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This retreat is for every woman who is ready to feel expansive again.

You are craving something more than a holiday. An experience that stretches you in the best possible way and lets you meet a version of yourself you may have lost touch with. You want to explore the raw beauty of Costa Rica, beaches, national parks, waterfalls and jungle, while also being held in a space that feels genuinely safe and nourishing.

This is for you if you value real connection with other women, the kind where you can go deep and laugh hard in the same conversation. If you are curious about practices like yoga, breathwork, sound healing and meditation, whether you are brand new to them or have been exploring for years. If you are ready to prioritise yourself, your nervous system, your joy and your sense of being truly alive.

You do not need to have anything figured out. You just need to be willing to show up.

Reserve Your Space
Reserve Your Space

Your experience includes

✦ Six days and five nights in Uvita, Costa Rica waking up to jungle and ocean views

✦ Three nourishing plant-based meals each day, cooked on-site with fresh local ingredients

✦ Round-trip airport transfers from and to San José so your journey feels easy from the start

✦ Daily morning yoga and meditation to gently wake up your body and mind

✦ Evening yin, nidra and sound to help your nervous system unwind

✦ EFT tapping and reiki sessions for emotional release and grounding

✦ Manifestation workshop to reconnect with your vision and inner compass

✦ Bonfire under the stars

✦ Breathwork release and receive ceremony to clear what you are ready to leave behind

✦ Cacao ceremony and sound bath for heart opening

✦ Plant wisdom workshop to learn about local traditions and ancestral knowledge

✦ Sound healing journeys to drop you out of your head and into your body

✦ Jungle walks and nature immersion in some of Costa Rica's most beautiful national parks

✦ Blue clay ritual at the beach to cleanse, play and reconnect with the earth

✦ A carefully designed journey that balances depth, adventure and spacious free time

Your Hosts

Simone Topel

Simone is the founder of Held Retreats and the thread that holds it all together. An ICF-certified coach, yoga teacher and speaker, she has spent years helping people rebuild confidence, reconnect with themselves and step into life more fully. Her yoga training spans over 650 hours across Rocket, Hatha, Ashtanga and Vinyasa, with specialist training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Yoga for Depression. She has taught everywhere from the beaches of Barcelona to corporate offices at Meta and PwC.

As a coach, Simone works with people on the things that actually matter: self-worth, identity, relationships, career and the quiet feeling that something needs to change. She has designed and led wellness programmes for global organisations including BMW and Moët Hennessy, and her retreats have consistently turned strangers into lifelong friends.

What makes Simone different is not just what she knows. It is the way she shows up. Warm, direct, real. She creates a space where people feel genuinely seen, often for the first time in a long time.

Devan Rylee

Devan is a sound healer, Reiki practitioner, EFT tapper and manifestation guide who has spent years travelling the world collecting stories, healing tools and a deep respect for both adventure and stillness. She will make you laugh, hold you when you cry and remind you with absolute certainty that you are not broken.

She created these retreats because she did not always have a safe circle of women to land in, and she knows how deeply that absence can be felt. Her gift is in the space she holds for other women: warm, fearless and completely without judgement. Every retreat she leads is part adventure, part rest, part healing and fully rooted in community, presence and heart.

Come as you are. You will be met exactly there.

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Reserve Your Place

Our Retreat Home

A boutique retreat centre tucked into the jungle mountains of Uvita, on Costa Rica's southern Pacific coast, surrounded by lush jungle with sweeping ocean views from the open-air yoga shala. You will have access to a saltwater pool and hot tub, beautiful communal spaces and gardens throughout the property, with all meals fully plant-based and prepared using organic, locally sourced ingredients, many from the property's own farm. Fully immersed in nature, every comfort taken care of, and the kind of place that slows you down the moment you arrive. A truly special setting to spend a week with an incredible group of women.

Reserve Your Space
Reserve Your Space

Your Investment

Secure your space with a deposit. Flexible payment plans available. We keep numbers intentionally small, so every experience feels personal. Earlybird pricing is available until May 31st or until all spots are filled — whichever comes first!

Casa Grande Shared Twin
$2768

Casa Grande Shared Queen
$2868

Bali Villa Shared Twin
$3227

Bungalow Suite Shared Twin
$3319

*1 Spot Left*

Bungalow Suite Shared King
$3419

*1 Spot Left*

Private Cabina
$3498

*1 Spot Left*

Private Bungalow Suite
$3598 SOLD OUT

All prices are in USD. Flights and additional extras are not included.

Questions line: Any questions at all? We would love to hear from you at hello@heldretreats.com

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Reserve Your Space

  • "I attended my first Wellness with Devan retreat in November 2024 after getting in on a last-minute cancellation, and it truly felt meant to be. I arrived not knowing anyone and left with new friendships, a deeper connection to my intuition, and my first truly impactful breathwork experience. The Canmore setting, the non-judgmental space, and the incredible energy made it unforgettable. I loved it so much that I attended the Sherwood Park retreat in July 2025 and immediately signed up again for this summer. Each retreat offers unique wellness practices, so every experience feels fresh and intentional. The spaces, ambiance, and intention Devan brings are unmatched. If I could attend every retreat, I would. Highly recommend."

    — Adrienne

  • "The whole experience of this retreat was amazing. From the very thought through yoga classes and workshops to all the small details that really put the whole experience together. Loving myself for investing in this retreat.”

    — Jennifer

  • "Honestly, I loved everything about it. It was a perfect mix of movement, adventure, chill-time and meaningful conversations. I know this is just me repeating myself, but: It has been a heartwarming, wholesome experience filled with nourishment for body, mind and soul. I would recommend this retreat to any woman interested in travel, meaningful connections, movement and general wellness. I took a leap of faith by joining the retreat and it was definitely worth it."

    — Laura

  • "My experience at the retreat was so special and one I’ll never forget. The environment created feels like a genuine safe space, where you are free to come as you are. The facilitators and activities throughout the weekend left me feeling renewed and relaxed, yet also energized and cracked open in a way that lead me to my next level of healing. It is such a blessing to take part in this space with a group of women all showing up for themselves! I can’t say enough good about these retreats. Every element is thoughtful, intentional & taken care of. If you attend, you will never regret it. 🤍"

    — Erin

  • "Attending the Women’s Wellness Retreat with Devan was such a grounding and beautiful experience. There was something so intentional and nourishing about the entire retreat. From the moment I arrived, everything felt thoughtfully curated. The setting, the pacing, the conversations, the care. Devan has a way of holding space that feels both gentle and strong, which allowed me to truly relax and reconnect with myself. I left feeling clearer, lighter, more inspired, and with meaningful connections to other incredible women. It was exactly the reset I needed!"

    — Lisa

  • “I was feeling really lost when I first arrived at the retreat. I hadn’t felt like myself for the past few months and I was struggling to find the motivation to move past my recent breakup, even though I really wanted to. I felt like I did a complete 180 after the retreat, I had so much more love for myself and I was actually excited to get back to my normal life so I could start integrating everything I learned. If you’re on the fence about whether you should sign up, don’t think about it for a minute longer. Sometimes it’s these split second decisions that can have the most impact on our lives. Whether it’s escaping the busy city, being in nature, connecting with likeminded individuals, joining a community, or working towards being the best version of yourself - whatever your reason is for signing up, you’ll get everything you’re looking for and much, much more. While I was sad as the retreat was coming to an end, I surprised myself with the renewed sense of confidence and excitement I was feeling to get back to my normal life and integrate everything I learned."

    — Tabeena

  • "I'm so glad I attended, it really lived up to my expectations. It struck the perfect balance between being chilled and relaxing, yet still offering a well-structured daily programme. The flexible itinerary meant that everyone got what they needed from the retreat. We had time to chill out, chat and be active during the classes and activities. Stunning location, healthy food and an amazing bunch of people. I would highly recommend to anyone thinking of going!"

    — Catherine

  • "This was a retreat where strangers become friends. A safe space that allows you to get to know yourself on a deeper level. A place full of laughters, cries and just a fun time. I left the retreat with answers, strength, energy, courage, a good portion of self love and just genuinely happy with what is. The silence, the time for myself and the conversations with great people helped me to find answers to some of my questions. Feeling lighthearted & very ready to walk through some new doors that opened up through this experience.”

    — Yada

  • "A journey of self-love, self-exploration, healing and growing. A beautiful opportunity to build a community of like-minded women, to laugh, to cry, and to learn. Something everyone should do at least once in a lifetime - I'm committed to making it an annual tradition. I couldn't have imagined a better experience. It was magical."

    — Laura

FAQs

A Few Things People Often Ask

  • You will fly into Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in San José. You will need a passport valid for the length of your stay and proof of a return or onward flight. Your retreat includes a group shuttle departing SJO at 8:00am on October 31st so you can relax and begin meeting the other women from the very start of the journey. The drive to the southern Pacific coast takes around four to five hours and is honestly part of the experience, jungle views, mountains and your first real taste of Costa Rica. We recommend arriving the day before on October 30th to rest after your flight. Nearby options include the Hampton by Hilton San José Airport, the Courtyard by Marriott San José Airport or a local Airbnb with an easy Uber to the airport in the morning. Your return shuttle departs Uvita at 9:00am on November 5th, arriving back to SJO around 2:00pm. Not sure about flights or where to stay the night before? Send us a message and we will happily help you plan the smoothest journey.

  • Most of our guests come solo and it becomes one of the highlights of the whole experience. Again and again, women arrive not knowing a single person and leave with friendships that last for years. Past guests have stayed in touch, travelled together, celebrated birthdays and even started businesses together. You will find your people here.

  • When you book your spot, you’ll be asked to share any dietary requirements or allergies which we will share with our chef. The menu for our retreat will be customized and planned in advance in accordance with the needs of the group. We’re also happy to accommodate vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets. If you require something more specific just drop us a message so we can make sure to prepare for you.

  • Flights to and from San José, any additional treatments or excursions beyond the scheduled programme such as massages, kayaking or surfing which can be arranged on-site during free time, and travel insurance which we strongly recommend for peace of mind.

  • The retreat is non-refundable, however exceptions may sometimes be made if we are able to fill your space. Please reach out and we will always do our best to support you.

For any other questions you might have, please take a look at our general list of FAQ’s or email us at hello@heldretreats.com

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