A Women's Retreat in Costa Rica
Wild Dreams & Empowered Visions
January 3 - January 10 2026 | Anamaya Resort, Montezuma
Where Breakthroughs Meet Beach Views
"Between the waves and the wild sky, between the jungle and your awakening heart, there's a space where magic lives. Join us there, where dreams meet action and visions become reality."
Your Invitation To Transformation
Have you been feeling that persistent whisper calling you toward something greater?
That knowing that there's more waiting for you, if only you could create the space to hear it clearly? This isn't just another retreat. This is a courageous invitation to step into the arena of your own becoming.
Perched above the sparkling Pacific Ocean, surrounded by pristine rainforest and wrapped in endless horizons, Anamaya Resort becomes your sanctuary for an extraordinary week of fun, adventure and transformation.
Here, in this slice of paradise, you're invited to join an intimate circle of just 10 remarkable women for a journey that will:
✨ Blend spiritual play with practical vision-setting
✨ Transform dreams into actionable plans
✨ Create lasting connections with like-minded women
✨ Renew your spirit in breathtaking natural beauty
This is not just a retreat. It's the beginning of what comes next.
What Makes This Experience Extraordinary?
This retreat is crafted for women who hear the call for something more.
We believe that we can only truly become who we're meant to be when we're brave enough to show up imperfectly in a circle of other women who are doing the same. The research is clear: our brains are wired for connection, and transformation happens not in isolation but in community, especially when we feel truly seen and accepted. This retreat creates that rare and precious container—where together, we can shed the armor we've been carrying and discover what's waiting on the other side of perfectionism and fear.
Unlike typical vacations or standard wellness retreats, this experience weaves together ancient wisdom and modern transformation in a place of extraordinary beauty. Here, the magic of Costa Rica's natural environment combines with intentional community and expert facilitation to create a truly awesome experience—one where vision becomes clarity, dreams find their path to reality, and your authentic self emerges renewed.
This journey balances profound transformation with abundant joy—expect days filled with laughter, adventure, deep connection, and play. As you stretch into what's possible for the coming year, you'll discover that meaningful growth flourishes when nurtured by genuine fun and radical self-care. Our circle celebrates each breakthrough with equal measures of reverence and delight, creating an experience that feels as liberating as it is transformative.
The Beauty of Anamaya
Anamaya isn't just a location—it's a living sanctuary where magic comes alive.
Your home for this transformational week features:
Salt water infinity pool overlooking the Pacific Ocean where the boundary between you and the endless horizon dissolves, offering a daily reminder of your own limitless potential.
Private access to natural waterfalls just 900 steps from your door sacred spaces where the rushing water washes away old stories and limitations, creating room for new possibilities to emerge.
Exquisite accommodations built with non-toxic materials and organic fabrics so your body can release the subtle stress of environmental toxins, allowing for deeper rest and more profound insights.
Breathtaking ocean views mirroring the unlimited possibilities that lie ahead.
Quiet beaches that offer rare, uninterrupted quiet that modern life so seldom allows.
Your Journey Begins Now
All-inclusive means just that.
From the moment you land to the moment you depart: We handle everything so you can focus on what matters, you.
Pre-Retreat
Your transformation begins the moment you say "yes."
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You arrive already held in a web of support, with the initial awkwardness dissolved and ready to dive deeper from day one.
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You have physical reminders of your commitment to yourself and concrete ways to start preparing your heart and mind for the experience ahead.
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The seeds of insight are already germinating within you, allowing for deeper revelations and more meaningful breakthroughs during our time together.
Retreat
A Week of Inspired Experiences
Guided Circles & Workshops
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that quiet the noise of external demands and expectations, reconnecting you with your authentic voice—so you can finally hear the wisdom that's been trying to reach you through the chaos of everyday life.
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that bridge the gap between dreaming and doing—so you return home not just inspired but equipped with a concrete roadmap to bring your most meaningful aspirations to life.
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where your experiences and insights are witnessed and validated—so you can shed the isolation that comes with growth and draw strength from a community that sees your potential even when you doubt yourself.
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that gently dissolves the barriers you've built around your heart—so you can access deeper levels of intuition and creativity that remain untapped in your everyday life.
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to anchor your intentions and inspire bold and powerful action.
Yes, these are included too ;)
Decadent Self Care
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so you can experience what it feels like to be deeply cared for, recalibrating your standards for how you deserve to treat yourself in daily life.
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so the powerful experiences you have aren't just fleeting moments but become woven into the fabric of who you are becoming.
Adventure & Play
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that immerse you in nature's raw power and beauty—so you can reconnect with your own wild essence and remember what it feels like to be fully alive and present in your body.
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to a secret location
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embracing local culture with fun and joy
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and exploration.
Meals, Ease & Logistics
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so your body is deeply nourished while your spirit is renewed, creating the physical foundation for clarity and transformation.
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so you can release the mental load of planning and logistics, allowing your mind to rest and creating space for insights and breakthroughs.
Post - Retreat
Customized Action Plan
Your journey doesn't end when you leave Costa Rica—it deepens.
Shortly after you return home, you'll receive a beautifully crafted post-retreat action plan—a soulful roadmap filled with your most profound insights, breakthrough moments, and a personally curated action plan to sustain your momentum throughout 2026.
The clarity and courage you discover won’t fade when you return home but instead it will become the foundation for lasting change in your life.
(Airfare not included)
Choose Your Perfect Sanctuary
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To be kept up to date should we have a cancellation, please send us an email .
The Private Room Journey
Your personal haven for integration and reflection
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Embrace the sacred solitude that allows your transformation to unfold completely. Your private sanctuary becomes the perfect space for dawn journaling sessions, evening meditation, and midnight stargazing. These intimate spaces honor your personal rhythm and provide the perfect balance of community connection and private reflection—a true gift to your unfolding journey.
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The Shared Sacred Space
For deeper connection with a kindred spirit
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Experience the magic that happens when journeys intertwine. Many women discover that sharing space with a kindred spirit adds an unexpected dimension of richness to their retreat experience. Imagine whispered insights over morning coffee, late-night soul conversations, and the beautiful accountability that comes from witnessing each other's transformation. Bring your sister, your best friend, or allow us to match you with the perfect companion for this sacred adventure.
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All accommodations feature ceiling fans, air conditioning, and luxurious organic cotton or bamboo sheets.
Do you sense that your next chapter requires courage and clarity?
recognize that sometimes we need to step away from the familiar to see what's possible.
This gathering calls to the woman who:
Feels the stirring of something greater within her soul
Is ready to step beyond the familiar into a space of possibility
Values both structured growth and organic unfolding
Understands that the most powerful transformations happen in community
Seeks not just inspiration, but practical pathways to bring dreams into reality
"In the space between what is and what could be, magic lives. It's here we gather, to dream it alive together and create the path to make it real."
Limited To 10 Visionary Women
January 2026 marks the beginning of your next chapter. Ten women will begin their year by choosing themselves and their dreams, supported by the power of sisterhood and the magic of Costa Rica.
Will you be one of them?
Click above to schedule a time to connect and explore if this journey is the perfect fit for you.
About Your Hosts
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Laura is a catalyst for women's transformation, weaving together two decades of strategic business expertise with deep spiritual wisdom. As founder of Unfolding and a sought-after speaker at Canyon Ranch Wellness Resorts, Laura has guided hundreds of women through profound life transitions, helping them bridge the gap between inner wisdom and outer action.
Her own journey of transformation led her to study with world-renowned teachers and immerse herself in transformative experiences at Modern Elder Academy and other prestigious retreats worldwide. This extensive exploration has allowed her to craft an experience that combines the most powerful elements of personal growth work with practical strategy – a unique alchemy that sets her programs apart.
With an MBA from NYU Stern, executive coaching certification, and expertise in positive psychology, Laura brings both gravitas and heart to her work. As a regular featured expert at Canyon Ranch, past co-chair of the Modern Elder Academy Colorado Alumni Chapter, and co-facilitator of transformative Soul Journey online retreat experiences, she understands how to create the conditions for breakthrough insights and lasting change.
What makes Laura's guidance uniquely powerful is her ability to help women see what they cannot see for themselves, then translate those insights into actionable plans. She's mastered the delicate balance between surrender and strategy, between diving deep into spiritual truth and surfacing with practical steps forward.
This intimate retreat represents the culmination of Laura's wisdom, experience, and proven approach to women's transformation. She's crafted every element to support your journey from insight to action, from dream to reality.
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Kim’s mission is to facilitate deep and meaningful conversations around the choices we make. The author of The Book of Choice and creator of the creative self-discovery tool, Choice Mapping, she brings twenty-five years of coaching experience and a decade dedicated to choice work to guide people of all ages and stages through significant decisions, helping them move from feeling stuck to finding clarity and confidence in their choices.
Her commitment to active learning led her to become an xchange Certified Guide, mastering a cutting-edge methodology that creates powerful group experiences. This expertise, combined with her extensive background in marketing and entrepreneurship allows her to craft experiences that blend personal insight with practical implementation.
With her certification in conscious facilitation and her innovative Choice Mapping process, Kim brings both wisdom and practical guidance to her work. Through her signature program Choice Mapping Mastery and her engaging group experiences, she has developed a unique ability to create spaces where authentic change naturally unfolds. Her vision extends beyond individual coaching to bringing choice-making skills into education and organizations, creating a world where conscious decision-making becomes fundamental to learning and growth.
What makes Kim's guidance uniquely powerful is her exceptional capacity for deep listening combined with intuitive inquiry. She's mastered the delicate balance between thoughtful reflection and decisive action, between honoring past choices and consciously creating future ones.
During this retreat, Kim brings her expertise in Choice Mapping and conscious facilitation to create a safe, reflective space for exploring life's significant choices. She's crafted an experience that allows you to pause, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence in the decisions that shape your path.
FAQs
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All deposits and payments are non-refundable. We recommend getting trip insurance to cover yourself here.
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Once you’ve made your deposit for this trip simply email laura@yourunfolding.com to confirm which room you would like. Based on availability. If you see the room name listed in the section above then the room is still available (unless someone booked it in the last few minutes or something crazy :) )
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Airfare is not included in the price of the retreat. Click here for travel suggestions and info.
Ground transportation to Anamaya from the airport is included in the price of the retreat. There are a few options for transport, and you can review them here.
You will need a passport that has at least 6 months of expiration left on it prior to your return on January 10th.
Check in time is 3 PM on January 3rd. Check out time is 11 AM on January 10th.
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Anamaya has an amazing smoothie bar, beer, and wine available for purchase.
Tips for the Anamaya staff, drivers, and tour guides is not included in your fare. We recommend $10 a day tips for the staff.