Nectar of the Goddess
Sacred Women’s Retreat

On the edge of the Costa Rican wilderness, shines Guaria de Osa Eco-Lodge. Where lush tropical rainforest is your backyard, and your front yard is over a mile of secluded, pristine Pacific Ocean beach.

The Osa Peninsula is one of the most biologically diverse places on the planet, according to National Geographic and is still relatively untouched by the tourist crowds. You won’t find big hotels here.

Our eco-lodge is a remote, secluded, absolute paradise. Let the sound of ocean waves and bird songs lull you to sleep. The sound of toucans, macaws, and monkeys echo through the private ethnobotanical gardens that surround Guaria. There is abundant wildlife all around you.

Several species of marine turtles lay their eggs on Guaria’s beach. There is a marine turtle conservation effort to keep these sweet little creatures safe. We may be lucky enough to see a hatching while we are there!

Guaria de Osa is a hidden gem and a truly unforgettable, magical place.

No wifi. No cell phone service. No cars. No roads. Walk barefoot comfortably on the earth for your entire stay. Talk about getting grounded!

In addition, 20% of your fees to Guaria go to Rainforest Conservation and Cultural Heritage Projects among rainforest communities in Amazonian Ecuador & Perú, and similar projects on the Osa Peninsula. In choosing to attend this retreat, your participation supports concerned people working towards constructive regional and global change. Learn more here.

(As many of you who know me know, I am INCREDIBLY picky when it comes to nature spots. I have searched high and low and believe this jewel of the Osa Peninsula to be absolutely, truly magical. Owned and run by people who are doing good work in the world, you can rest assured I’ve curated a deeply luscious, vibrant, and sacred experience for you. We’ll be on the edge of the Costa Rican wilderness, well cared for and blisssssed.)

During this retreat, we will dive into the heart of the feminine. Practices are curated to allow the “Nectar of the Goddess” to spring forth. This is the kundalini, your life force, your divine creativity, your sacred essence, the sweetness of being alive, your exquisite, beauty, passion, love! The Nectar of the Goddess is the essential you. It’s the you that you came here to be, on this planet, in this lifetime.

Our days together will be aimed and holding you, in your entirety, in sacred and loving space. All of you gets to show up for this retreat, in exactly the space you are in. You can do as little or as much as you want of the scheduled daily activities. Nothing is required of you.

You’ll have the chance to deeply unplug from the grind of life, from your daily routine, from the modern world, and immerse yourself in wild nature. This alone can create profound life changes, healing, and deep bliss.

We’ll add to this great, wide and deep container of mother nature with curated practices to awaken, align with, and allow your essential self to bloom. This can create deep and lasting changes in your body, mind, soul and life.

We’ll practice daily Taoist Tantric practices to attune to and nurture your deepest essence. This is Taoist Priestess self-initiation. These practices include qi gong, breath work, movement, self-massage, visualization, and more. Nicole has curated some of the most potent, gentle, loving, and exquisite practices that bring deep level healing, nurturing, and self-love to your cells. Powerful healing practices for integrated sexuality, merging the spiritual and sexual nature will be offered. These practices truly call forth the Nectar of the Goddess, allowing you to feel love bubble in your cells as never before! This includes jade egg practices to invoke this feminine essence at your core, the kundalini, the ultimate healing force, delta of all creation…

We’ll also dive into kundalini yoga, breathwork, meditation and mantra. This powerful practice aims to soothe the nervous system, balance the hormonal system and release deep seated stress in a gentle way. It is a powerful practice to clear, heal, integrate the trauma and the drama of life. It awakens creativity, intuition, vitality and a deep connection to your own soul and spirit. It works quickly to peel back the layers, revealing the inner shining gem that is YOU!

In addition, we’ll be creating altars to invoke ceremonial space and ritual. Calling in those goddesses, those spirits, guides who can help us in the ways we need. We’ll create altars on the earth to invoke the power and magic of this place. You’ll also bring small offerings for the land to ensure you walk in beauty and respect while you are here. This is a powerful sacred space that will guide our time together and allow us to co-create some very real magic.

Experience flower baths as a way to bless the sacred temple of your body, cleanse the aura of past hurts and heartbreak, and open to the abundant flow of love in the universe.

We’ll gather every day in intimate circle to share as much or as little as we like of our experience. Experience sisterhood, support, being seen, loved, and celebrated. We will also be guided to offer songs in order to connect deeper with this land, with your own guidance, and with the healing elementals that support us.

From the moment to step foot onto this land, you will be encircled by the loving intention that you be held by the Goddess, that you be held in whatever medicine it is your soul most thirsts for. Prayers will be prayed for you that move beyond words, spiral out. Prayers of remembering who you are. Prayers for coming home deeply into the home of YOU.

So, so much magic.

Comfortable and cozy, built from sustainable fine hardwood, surrounded by gorgeous fragrant trees, fruit orchids, medicinal plants, pleasing rainforest fauna sounds. All rooms offer comfortable beds and bedding, bath towels, mosquito nets, shelves for your beach treasures, en suite eco bathrooms, and more. Lounge on your private deck or swing in a hammock as you watch the moon rise.

Each room offers glorious views. There are garden rooms overlooking the ethnobotanical wonders that surround you. Beach cabins offer views overlooking the ocean. (Beach cabins are first come, first served, so book soon!)

Retreat rate varies based on your selected accommodations:

Three Ocean View Beach Cabins: Double occupancy beachfront cabins with views of the sparkling Pacific.
Three Bungalow Rooms: Double occupancy bungalow rooms with tropical garden views and glimpses of the ocean.
Three Basic Bungalow Rooms: Spacious triple occupancy rooms with tropical garden views.
The Dorm: Five occupancy with tropical garden views.

All meals are included and made fresh at the eco-lodge. There are no processed foods served from the kitchen.  All meals are homemade on the premise.  The kitchen is also able to accommodate most dietary needs. Most meals are vegetarian however other options are also offered.  They make their own tahini and coconut milk from local coconuts daily! Tea, organic coffee, and cacao also included (with delicious guayusa amazon tea).

One of the best parts of this place is the journey there! It is an epic adventure. Check out these details on the journey to Guaria de Osa.

• International airfare to San Jose Airport (arriving on Feb 21st or earlier, flying out Feb 29th or later)
• Domestic land + air travel to and from Guaria de Osa once in Costa Rica – approximately $200 (all reservations will be made for you to ensure an easy breezy journey into the Costa Rican wilderness)
• One night stay at San Jose hotel on Feb 21st upon your arrival (approx. $88 for solo room, we are happy to arrange a roomate if you’d like to cut cost)
• Private healing sessions with Ashley
• Gratuities

Nicole Nardone + Ashley McDonell

Pricing varies based on accommodations. Space is limited to sign up early to make sure you get the accommodations you desire!

Dorm: $1690 ($1890 after Nov 11)
Basic Bungalow Room (triple occupancy): $1800 ($2000 after Nov 11)
Bungalow Room (double occupancy): $1865 ($2065 after Nov 11)
Beach Cabin (double occupancy): $1935 ($2135 after Nov 11)

Ocean View Beach Cabins: Double occupancy beachfront cabins with views of the sparkling Pacific.
Bungalow Rooms: Double occupancy bungalow rooms with tropical garden views and glimpses of the ocean.
Basic Bungalow Rooms: Spacious triple occupancy rooms with tropical garden views.

Payment through Venmo is preferred. 

Cancellation Policy

Your first payment is non-refundable ($1,085 for beach cabins and superior rooms, $1015 for standard bungalow rooms, $950 for basic bungalow rooms, $840 for the dorm). However, this fee is transferable for a later stay with Guaria de Osa, organized by you, through Guaria de Osa. The remaining balance is refundable before January 15, 2020. No refunds given after January 15th, 2020.