For the woman who loves meaningful conversations, quiet mornings, beautiful places, and calming self-care.
Space to rest, reflect, and return renewed.
5 spots left
Dear friend,
If you're longing for a few days where no one needs anything from you... where your only responsibility is to care for yourself, keep reading.
As one year gently closes and another begins, we've been dreaming about creating a different kind of New Year's retreat.
One that gives you permission to slow down before the new year begins.
To rest deeply.
To move your body in ways that feel nourishing.
To spend time in nature.
To enjoy delicious meals, meaningful conversations, and plenty of time to simply be.
And to welcome the new year with intention.
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Interested in joining us?
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Our retreat location
We're gathering at Mystica Lodge & Retreats, a peaceful retreat center surrounded by rainforest, lush gardens, and sweeping views of Lake Arenal.
We invite you to explore the retreat center and accommodations on the Mystica Lodge & Retreats website.
Who this retreat is for
This retreat may be a good fit if you:
- Spend a lot of your life caring for others—at work, at home, or in your community.
- Hold big visions and make things happen, but recognize that you also need time to replenish yourself.
- Are curious, reflective, and open-minded, and enjoy meaningful conversations.
- Feel yourself needing a genuine pause before the new year begins.
- Are recovering from burnout, grief, or a significant life transition, and feel ready to reconnect with yourself in a supportive environment.
- Sense that you're heading toward burnout and want to care for yourself before you reach that point.
- Appreciate a balance of quiet reflection, nature, laughter, and connection.
- Are excited by the idea of spending six days with a small group of thoughtful women in a beautiful setting.
Retreat details
Dates
December 29, 2026 – January 4, 2027
Six nights.
Investment
Choose the room that feels right:
Standard room: $2600 (double) / $2800 (single). Rooms in Main Lodge.
Upgraded accommodation: $2700 (double) / $3160 (single). One Jungle Cabin left.
Suites are now fully booked.
Your stay will include:
- Six nights of accommodations
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Retreat sessions and facilitated experiences
- Restorative yoga, Yoga Nidra, guided visualizations, journaling, sound baths, and other retreat activities
Not included:
- International airfare
- Travel insurance
- Airport transfers (if applicable)
- Optional excursions
- Alcoholic beverages and personal purchases
About your guides
Tiwana Merritt
Outdoor Educator • Facilitator • Community Builder
Tiwana is based in Darwin, Australia, and has spent her career living and working in diverse cultures around the world. She loves bringing people together through meaningful experiences in nature and has a remarkable gift for helping people feel welcome, connected, and at ease.
Whether she's leading an outdoor adventure or gathering people around a shared table, Tiwana creates an atmosphere that's warm, joyful, and full of possibility.
Heidi Weiland
Holistic Coach • Retreat Facilitator • Yoga Teacher • Ayurvedic Counselor
Heidi loves creating healing spaces where people can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and experience the kinds of conversations and practices that stay with them long after they return home.
Her retreats blend restorative yoga, guided visualization, reflection, Ayurveda, and nervous system support to create experiences that are both grounding and deeply nourishing. Heidi divides her time between Anchorage, Alaska, and São Paulo, Brazil, and believes that travel has a unique way of expanding our perspective and bringing us back to ourselves.
What participants say about our retreats...
“It was nourishing on every level.”
The blend of yoga, meditation, and time for quiet reflection was perfectly balanced. I appreciated the small group intimacy and the simple touches, like sharing tea together, that made it feel ceremonial.
“I didn’t realize how much I needed this until I was there.”
Taking time away from the busyness of life helped me reset my energy and perspective. I walked away not only more relaxed but also more present and inspired.
“The retreat was exactly what I needed.”
I left feeling lighter, more grounded, and deeply cared for. The practices were gentle but powerful, and the whole experience felt like a reset for my nervous system.
“I felt safe to truly let go.”
From the moment I walked in, there was a sense of calm and welcome. The space, the pacing, and Heidi’s presence created an environment where I could drop out of my busy mind and reconnect with myself.