Join us for our 2nd annual Mother Daughter Retreat! Grab your mother, daughter, grandmother and enjoy a few intentional days together in paradise. Grow in your love and awareness of one another.

Honor your Self and the sacred bonds with the women in your life. This year we will explore the tropical shores, culture & rainforest of the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica! Truly this will be the experience of a lifetime that you, as a mother or daughter, will cherish always.

SPACE IS LIMITED.

Dates:

4 days/3 nights

October 18-21, 2024

Location:

We have the pleasure of staying at Aguas Claras Boutique Luxury 5-Star Hotel on gorgeous Playa Chiquita near the sweet beach town of Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. We carefully selected Aguas Claras as our accommodation site this year because of the sweet origin story of the hotel, created by a mother-daughter duo, inspired by art, women owned, with nature conservation and community initiatives! Read their story here and learn some of the ways they give back to land and community here. Besides all that goodness, the place is GORGEOUS. Check it out.

Map it here.

In addition to luxurious, artfully designed accommodations at Aguas Claras,

You Can Enjoy:

• Spacious, comfortable rooms with King or 2 Single bed arrangements

• Concierge & Tour Planning Service

• Daily House-Keeping & Turn-Down Service

• WI-FI

• Complimentary Banana Bicycle Use

• Complimentary Parking

• Fast-Dry Service for Towels & Bathing Suits

• Poolside Service: Full Bar & Restaurant Service, Plush Towels & Sunbeds

• Full Use of Facilities: Pool, Yoga Shala, Common Spaces & Gardens

• Easy “Oceanside” beach access to Chiquita Beach via our private gate & pathway

• Full Bar & Restaurant Service from 11AM to 5PM at DaLime Beach Club

• Chiquita Beach, a quiet, semi-private, sandy beach. Swim, snorkel & sunbath

• Beach Towels, Hammocks, Lounge Chairs, Daybeds

• Snorkel Gear Available

• Complimentary Kayak Use

• Restrooms & Rinse Station onsite

Your Custom Curated Retreat Includes:

• Specially Hand-Selected Welcome Gifts

• Opening & Closing Circle

• Full Breakfast a-la-carte each morning at Aguas Claras

• Gourmet Dinners at local restaurants: Spicy Coconut, El Rincon Porteno, and Papaya at Aguas Claras

• Daily Morning Yoga in the Yoga Shala

• Cacao Farm Tour & Heart-Opening Ceremony at BriBri Reservation with a picnic lunch

• Transportation & Entry to Cahuita National Park

• Custom Curated Creativity Workshop

• Mother-Daughter Bonding Activities

• Daily Sharing Circles & Evening Mothering Circles

Not Included:

• Transportation to Retreat Location

• Travel Insurance (mandatory)

• Lunch on day 2

Getting Here:

By Air:

Fly into Juan Santa Maria International Airport (SJO). From there you can catch a quick puddle jumper to Limon Airport or hire a driver and hit the road.

By Car:

We can connect you with a trusted, personal driver to provide ground transportation from the airport, as needed.

You’re welcome to drive your own car, as well. If a rental is desired, we can recommend a company.

What to Expect (Sample Agenda):

Day 1: Welcome to Retreat

Arrive at Aguas Claras Boutique Luxury Hotel

Enjoy Welcome Drinks & Welcome Towels

Settle into your 5-star accommodations with your mother/daughter, explore the grounds, the beach, etc.

Opening Circle; Welcome Gifts, Group Agreements, Intention Setting & Honoring Ceremony in Community Shala

Dinner at Papaya Restaurant at Aguas Claras

Evening Mothering Circle in Floralia House

Day 2: Mother Earth

(Optional) Yoga in Community Shala

Full Breakfast a-la-carte at Aguas Claras

Sister Circle in Floralia House

Nature Hike & Exploration of Cahuita National Park with Volunteer Opportunity

Free Afternoon:

Explore Puerto Viejo on your own…shop, beach, lunch

Relax at Aguas Claras Pool, lounge or enjoy some quiet time to yourself

Dinner at El Rincon Porteno Restaurant

Evening Mothering Circle in Floralia House

(Optional) Star Gazing on the Beach

Day 3: Grandmother Medicine

(Optional) Yoga in Community Shala

Full Breakfast a-la-carte at Aguas Claras

Cacao Farm Tour & Heart-Opening Ceremony at BriBri Reservation with a picnic lunch

Creativity Workshop…Mother/Daughter Bonding

Dinner at Spicy Coconut Restaurant

Evening Mothering Circle in Floralia House

(Optional) Star Gazing on the Beach

Day 4: Daughters & Dreams of the Future

(Optional) Yoga in Community Shala

Full Breakfast a-la-carte at Aguas Claras

Closing Celebration and Ceremony Circle

Investment:

Early Bird (First 5 to reserve): $2662 per mother & daughter ($1331 each)

Regular: $2900 per mother & daughter ($1450 each)

Partial scholarships and payment plans are available upon qualification.

Elements Wellness is delighted to present our Bali Full Circle Wellness Retreat!

Join facilitators Buffie Diaz, MA 500 E-RYT and Special Guests on this transformational journey of a lifetime. Life always comes full circle. When we trust the cycles and journey of life, we can trust in the power of our presence in every moment. Take time in the center of the circle, reflect back, look forward, find yourself residing at the center.

We have the privilege of staying at Floating Leaf, voted the World’s Best Yoga & Wellness Retreat Center. https://balifloatingleaf.com/

Welcome all who are rushed, weary, and ready to live more deeply. Retreat in beautiful Bali at the world-renowned Floating Leaf Eco Retreat Center with us as we pause in paradise to remember who we are and what it is we are wanting in life. With the help of the lush environment and a complimentary Signature Balinese massage, we will relax long enough to feel safe, to drop pretenses and performances. Carefully curated experiences, including a charity trek and Balinese cultural inclusions and ceremonies, will invite us to be fully present and embodied in the moment.

Each morning we will begin with gentle, intentional movement and thought-provoking prompts to carry us throughout the day. Throughout the day enjoy conversations filled with ease and compassion, gourmet meals, culturally inclusive activities, and thoughtfully crafted experiences in which you can know yourself on new and exciting levels. We will also have time for an art and culture shopping tour, a visit to a water temple, and an offering-making class. With our tailor-made, flexible schedule, you will have no worries or decisions to make, except for how you want to enjoy your free time; poolside with new friends or taking some quiet time with complimentary tea for yourself.

Come away from your time in Bali with a renewed perspective and enriched outlook on life, ready to share loving kindness with all those around you.

Included:

7 days and 6 nights accommodations at world-renowned Floating Leaf Eco-Luxury Retreat Center in Bali

• 3 healthy and hearty meals per day (dinner on day 1 and breakfast on final day)

• 2 Community Circles per day

• Daily Yoga & Meditation

• Daily Retreat Workshops & Activities

• Roundtrip airport transfers

• Welcome Dinner with Traditional Dancers and Musicians

• Special Farewell Dinner

• Intro to Bali Culture

• Art and Culture Shopping Tour

• Charity Inclusion

• Ricefield walk/ Bali Water Temples

• Purification Ceremony and Rituals at Sacred Water Temple

• Purification Ceremony at Floating Leaf

• Signature Balinese Massage

• Offering Making Class

Also Included:

Welcome drink, refreshing face towel, and welcome foot massage upon arrival

Use of yoga hall and property grounds per itinerary

Unlimited complimentary filtered drinking water

Three rooftop terraces offering dramatic views of the Indian Ocean & Bali’s majestic volcanoes and the surrounding rice fields.

Fresh tropical fruits daily

Complete expert concierge services

Daily housekeeping

The Ultimate Bali Travel Guide - an 80+ page handbook filled with everything you need to know about visiting Bali

Free high-speed wireless internet

In-room safe/lock box

Not included:

Airfare

Location:

Floating Leaf Eco-Luxury Retreat Center

Investment:

Single Occupancy: $3650

Double Occupancy: $3350

Payment Plans:

Initial non-refundable deposit: $500

Monthly payment plans available with recurring payments due on 1st of the month.

All tuition is due August 1, 2023.

"Worlds best yoga and wellness retreats" ~ Condé Nast Traveller

"Best Luxury Retreats in The World" ~ FORBES
"The premiere retreat center and best-personalized service" ~ VOGUE

Luxury Hotel and Spa of The Year 2019/2020~ The Luxury Travel Guide

Most Outstanding Luxury Eco Retreat ~ 2019 Health and Wellbeing Awards
#1 choice for luxury-oriented, eco-conscious travelers ~ Harper's BAZAAR
Best Restaurant ~ Indonesia Best of the Best Awards 2018

"The #1 Yoga Retreat in Bali" ~ The Huffington Post
Top Retreat Center in Bali ~ TripAdvisor
2016-2019 World Luxury Spa Awards
“Best in Retreat Center in Asia” ~ Yoganonymous
2016-20 World Luxury Hotel Awards
“The healthiest getaway” ~ USA TODAY

ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE
Floating Leaf is proud to be a true eco-friendly retreat center. We care deeply for the environment, the local community, and the preservation of the rich Balinese heritage. Our mission is to be an exemplary model for sustainable living without sacrificing comfort or service. You can learn more about our Environmental and Community initiatives on our website

STRATEGIC LOCATION

• Floating Leaf is located in the traditional seaside village of Sukawati near some of the best surf on the planet

• We are centrally located a short drive from Ubud, Sanur, the airport and a variety of beaches and attractions

• We enjoy a micro-climate that offers constant breezes so humidity and bugs are not an issue unlike the more touristed areas

STATE OF THE ART FACILITIES

• The Yoga Sanctuary - A185 m² (2000 ft²) green yoga studio/classroom with dramatic ocean and volcano views

• 12 spacious eco-luxury guest rooms with deluxe amenities and 5 more rooms at The Bodhi Leaf

• The Healing Saltwater Pool with chromatherapy and meditation areas

• The Melati Spa - 2 award-winning spas featuring organic products, expert therapists, herbal steam room, jacuzzi and more

• Organic Permaculture Garden - Vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers for use in our restaurant, spa and wellness programs

• High definition projector, sound system, mats, bolsters, inversion chairs, slings, swings, hammocks and so much more
  

FOCUS ON WELLNESS

• Farm-to-Table Restaurant featuring organic, locally-grown gourmet spa cuisine with ingredients grown on property

• Two full-service Balinese spas with an indulgent menu of services

• Team of wellness experts to facilitate personal transformation

• Award-winning, deeply authentic cultural experiences around Bali

• 5-Star service and high-quality organic amenities
  

Calling All Mothers, Daughters, Grandmothers & Granddaughters (ages 8+)

Recall your body as a sacred temple;

nourish it (feast!)

allow her creativity to flow (custom-curated experiences: art, dancing, storytelling, hiking, foraging, altar-making)

find pleasure in the moment (laughter & fun) together in the best of Mother Earth’s Nature!

Come alive in the colors of the dust on this 4 day/3 night retreat in magical Sedona. Wake each morning in a cozy cabin on Oak Creek at Briar Patch Inn, the #1 rated Bed & Breakfast in Sedona 10 years running! Enjoy a delicious breakfast with a view on the back porch of the lodge, snug in your cabin, or best of all, creek-side.

Unroll your mat and unwind your mind, body, and spirit with daily yoga, meditation, and more with Buffie, E-RYT500 and Lauren, RYT200 in our beautiful garden space. During your free time schedule a massage, enjoy a guided vortex tour, or take time to reconnect with yourself in nature. Join us for creative workshops and optional excursions to Bell Rock and Peace Park. Grab lunch at a local, organic eatery & explore the shops on the way back to the Inn to get a taste of Sedona for yourself.

Come together with the group for a delightful catered dinner by our local chef. Enjoy sharing the experiences of your day around the table. Gaze up into the night at the famous, brilliant night sky of Sedona on your own or with an optional guide. This experience will be powerful, life-enriching, and unforgettable.

Investment:

$1347 shared accommodations

$1747 single accommodations

Grab your spot today! Space is limited!

Shared or Private rooms in main cabin.

Private cabins are also available!

Contact us to register!

Join Buffie Diaz, RYT500 & Emily Ramirez, Special Guest Healer & Reiki Master as we enjoy time together at Hale Akua Garden Farm and Eco-Retreat http://www.haleakua.org/

Invite self-transformation as you practice daily Yoga , Meditation, & Compassion Exercises that you and your loved ones will benefit from for a lifetime. Enjoy ocean views while relaxing beside the salt water pool and hot tub. Indulge in 3 delicious & nutritious meals a day brought especially to you by Cindi's Wholistic Catering.

Connect deeply with the earth as we experience Sound Healing, a Labyrinth Walk and Sacred Ceremony, & opportunities to ground yourself while volunteer gardening in the best of Maui's lush sacred gardens.

Experience the Maui sunset with easy access to Haleakala National Park. Relax while whale watching or participate in our optional community service morning as we show compassion to the planet by cleaning up Maui's world-renowned beaches. Customize your experience with massages, surfing, excursions to nearby Twin Falls Maui Waterfalls & much more.

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Investment:

•Shared (3-5 persons/cottage) $2150pp
•Double (2 persons/cottage) $2650pp
•Single accommodations available
by request.

Contact us to register!

PURA VIDA is a phrase you will see and hear everywhere in Costa Rica, it means “pure life” or “simple life”. Experience the Pura Vida way of life for yourself on retreat!

Immerse yourself in the magic of Costa Rica during this 6 day/5 night retreat with
Lead Teacher Buffie Diaz, 500RYT

We have the privilege of booking our stay once again with the Award-Winning
Encantada Ocean Cottages! Encantada boasts clean & cozy rooms, shaded pool, outdoor lounge, yoga on beachfront shala, beach access, Salt restaurant & bar with daily happy hour.
Check out reviews and photos here on their website:
www.encantadacostarica.com

- Included –
All activities are meant to enrich your stay and your life. While I would love for you to indulge and benefit from every activity, each activity is OPTIONAL for you.

• minimum twice daily yoga (restorative, yin, vinyasa & more)
• use of open air yoga rancho facing ocean and all yoga props (mats, blocks, straps & meditation cushions)
• guided meditation
• deep relaxation (yoga nidra)
• 3 hour silent retreat
• rejuvenating community
• healthy & fresh foods
• lush jungle environment
• relax on pristine beaches of Costa Rica's west coast
• interact with exotic wildlife
• custom welcome gifts, retreat packet/materials & fresh coconuts upon arrival
• visit to famous crocodile bridge
• farewell bonfire celebration
• optional community service project (indicate if interested)

- Additional Experiences –

o Tour Manuel Antonio National Park
o Monkey Mangrove Tour
o Horseback Riding on the Beach
o Surf Lesson
o 60 Minute Massage
o Ziplining
o Waterfall Rapelling
o Nauyaca Waterfall Hike
o White Water Rafting

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Investment:

• $1650pp


Scholarships & payment plans available.

Contact us to register!

Join us for our 2nd Annual Cape San Blas: Girl’s Getaway Retreat!

Enjoy daily gentle yoga and guided meditation while breathing in the salty ocean breeze. Relax and unwind with luxurious beachfront accommodations and delightful plant-based meals prepared for just for you.

Indulge your senses with a relaxing massage, a horseback excursion along the secluded beaches of Cape San Blas, or opt take a rejuvenating swim in the ocean or dip in the salt-water pool.

The luxury of self-care and an unhurried sense of well-being awaits you.

Includes:

Luxurious beach-front accommodations

3 plant-based gourmet meals a day

Daily Gentle Yoga

Daily Guided Meditation

Daily Wellness & Self-Care Workshops

Use of bicycles and beach equipment

Additional options:

Horseback Riding

Massage

Excursions

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Investment:

Shared room: $450 per person

Double room: $650 per person

Single Room: $950 per person

Emerge from this rejuvenating nature retreat weekend with a renewed sense of deep connection with Pachumama, Mother Earth.

Join hosts Debi Kermeen & Buffie Diaz for

forest bathing

horseback trail ride

outdoor yoga - meditation

process art- drum & fiber

bonfires - cooking

dancing - drumming stargazing - breathing

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Investment:

$379 per person in a shared cabin, includes all meals, activities & accommodations

Contact us to register!

FULL EMBODIMENT RETREAT
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NANTAHALA, NC
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JUNE 4-6
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WOMEN, COME
to know yourself
to become yourself
& to just feel what it is to BE YOUrself through fun & play, body movement, laughter, tears, art, guided dance, nature immersion & nourishing, wholesome meals crafted with love just for you.
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FEATURING

EMBODIED MOVEMENT // JESSIE

CREATIVE EXPRESSION // ELLEN

YOGA // MEDITATION // BUFFIE

ECSTATIC DANCE // JULIE

moonlit cacao ceremony

cozy accommodations

ayurvedic self-care

wholesome meals

evening bonfires

meditative hike

labyrinth walk

laughter yoga

unity circle

stargazing

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Investment:

$ 539 per person in shared yurt or cabin

Private rooms/ cabins available. Inquire for rates.

SOLD OUT! Thanks for all the love.

Realign with life on this 4 day/3 night retreat in a cozy cabin on Oak Creek at Briar Patch Inn, the #1 rated Bed & Breakfast in Sedona 10 years running!
Check out the space briarpatchinn.com

Enjoy a delicious breakfast fireside in the lodge, snug in your cabin, or best of all, creekside.
Unroll your mat and unwind your mind, body, and spirit with daily yoga with Buffie RYT500 in the beautiful garden space. During your free time schedule a massage, take time to reconnect with yourself in nature, or join us on one of our optional excursions to Bell Rock, Peace Park, or a Guided Vortex Tour. Grab lunch at a local, organic eatery & explore the shops on the way back to the Inn to get a taste of Sedona for yourself. Receive guidance during our group sessions and optional one-on-one sessions with featured retreat guest and Life Coach, Molly Green. Come together with the group for a delightful catered dinner by a local chef. Enjoy sharing the experiences of your day around the table. Gaze up into the night at the famous, brilliant night sky of Sedona on your own or with an optional guide. This experience will be powerful, life-enriching, and unforgettable.

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Investment:

$ 827 per person in shared Ponderosa cabin

Personal/Group Cabins available. Inquire for rates.