Aguas Claras, Provincia De Alajuela, Upala, Costa Rica, Costa Rica
The Expand Beyond Recovery La Anita Rainforest Jungle Retreat is designed for women in recovery who feel disconnected, stalled, or uninspired—and are ready to reconnect with their wisdom, their bodies, and the magic of nature. Because you deserve to expand beyond recovery. You deserve to feel rooted, vital, intuitive, and whole.
Why This Retreat? Recovery—just like life—moves in cycles. Some seasons feel expansive. Others feel stagnant. You may outgrow your practices, feel stuck in your story, or crave deeper community and guidance. After facilitating 30+ transformative retreats, one truth has become undeniable: When recovering women gather, magic unfolds. And when we gather in a place as sacred as La Anita, Mother Nature becomes an active part of your healing.
✨ Beginning your mornings with quiet connection, sipping coffee on your veranda as hummingbirds dart through flowering bushes. Feeling rested, present, and in tune with yourself. ✨ Deep embodiment practices that support lifelong recovery such as trauma-informed yoga, gentle movement, meditation, and Qigong designed to calm your nervous system and reconnect you to your body. Practices you can bring home to continue your healing. ✨ Circles that awaken your inner wise woman with like-minded recovering women—expanding your capacity for love, truth, and emotional resilience. ✨ Nourishment from the land itself with authentic Costa Rican dishes made with cacao, tropical fruits, herbs, vegetables, and medicinal plants grown directly on the farm. Feeling nourished, grounded, and restored.
Trip Length
Full Immersion (6-8 days)
Travelers
3 spots available
Trip Type
Wellness Retreat, Yoga & Movement, Personal Growth, Spiritual Retreat, Cultural Immersion, Eco & Nature Retreat
Dates
7 Nov 2026 – 14 Nov 2026
This trip is provided by
Expand Beyond Recovery1 trip listed
Fully Dry
This experience welcomes women recovering in any area of their lives—substance recovery, burnout recovery, emotional recovery, life transitions, relationship healing, and beyond. In honor of those recovering from substances, this is a fully sober retreat. No alcohol or drugs are permitted on the property. Fresh juices, sparkling water, coffee and tea are all available to guests throughout the retreat.
Morning Meditation & Yoga and breakfast
A selection of activities including Cacao Farm Tour & Chocolate Tasting; horseback riding; massage therapy; authentic "Tica" cooking class
Afternoon Mindful Movement (Yoga, Dance, Qigong); dips in the River; rest and relaxation
Dinner and Sharing Circle
Expand Beyond Recovery retreats are for recovering women who are seeking an intentional, sacred, and embodied experience to ignite and expand their recovery and healing.
Eco Lodge
Private and shared accommodation in beautiful hand-built cabanas. All cabanas have ensuite washroom/shower and private deck with chairs and hammock.





Accommodation is included in this trip.
All Meals
Dining style
Dietary options
Activities are included in this trip.
Not included: flight to Costa Rica, Liberia International Airport (LIR); trip cancellation/travel insurance; optional massage therapy services; optional day-time excursion to Natural Hot Springs for hike/lunch/etc.
| Timing | Refund Policy |
|---|---|
| 48 hours after booking | 100% refund including deposit |
| After 48 hours | deposit non-refundable |
| 61+ days before departure | remaining payments refunded 100% |
| 31–60 days | remaining payments refunded 50% |
| 30 days or less | no refund |
Expand Beyond Recovery
Payton Kennedy is a certified Life & Professional Recovery Coach (IAPRC), a SHE RECOVERS Coach, and a certified Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher & Dance Facilitator. She is a consultant with the SHE RECOVERS Foundation and is founder of Expand Beyond Recovery, a whole-body approach to recovery and wellness, with both online and in-person programs and retreats. Payton's event planning and production experience dates back to 2009 and includes events, weddings, conferences and retreats from 12-500 people.
My own recovery from alcohol addiction and the experience I've gained working in recovery spaces gives me a unique view of the nuances of this journey; the delicate balance of commitment, inspiration, and practice, with self-care, acceptance, and the exploration of authenticity. My personal and professional experiences are infused in everything I offer and are the foundation in my work with women to help them develop more confidence, clarity, and self-trust as they grow and expand in recovery.
As a recovering woman and a creator of dozens of recovery circles, retreats and events for over the past eight years, I’ve experienced and witnessed how time in nature, and in-person connection sparks healing, change and magic. And it happens in a very short period of time which is why a retreat can be so transformational. Stepping into new spaces and experiences that will strengthen and nourish you as you grow is what expanding BEYOND recovery is truly about.
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