The Journal
Stories, reflections, and field notes from our retreats and the coast of Costa Rica.
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A retreat into nature became a journey of returning home to myself — and
rediscovering presence in motion, the ocean, and stillness.
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Surfing Again at 47
Surfing at 47 and coming back to the ocean has felt, in many ways, like learning all over again. My body is different. My hormones are different. In fact, my mind plays tricks on me some days, whispering doubts, old expectations, and comparisons I no longer want to carry…
365 Days Sober: What Sobriety Taught Me About Transformational Travel and Designing Retreats That Change You
A glass of wine here, a drink at dinner, a beer after a surf, all felt like harmless, mindless reflexes. What I didn’t know, or rather wasn’t aware of, was the effect that consistent alcohol consumption had on my health and my relationships with others. But perhaps the most…
More than a Destination, a return to self
Costa Rica is inherently magical. It’s indescribable, but felt and known by those who have had the privilege of walking the beaches, witnessing the jaw-dropping sunsets, hearing the power of the howler monkeys, meeting and laughing with locals, and simply watching as your days feel longer and filled with…