beauty and knowledge and kindness. I found solace thanks to you guys and Raiven.

Thank you for being so present and selfless. For infusing all the love languages. The long notes you (Emily) took and details and tailoring of care that you put into me is so unique. And the genuine quality time spent. Us sitting by the river was such authentic conversation, as well as the mealtimes. It felt like family for someone who didn’t have a family growing up. I really valued that and the laughter. This is what it feels like to laugh again and be happy when you release some trauma! There was true warmth and I got to open up. This is friendship I would want to see again. Such a homely and nurturing experience. You guys are such perfectionists with great attention to detail!

Absolutely I found all the modalities helpful. Talk therapy, breathwork, all of them! It alleviated some of the things I felt for sure. Thank you for teaching me how to breathe! It made me really be present and be like yo I don’t even breathe in the right way! I don’t have true insight from the little bits I’ve done but I know the effects of these can be profound and it inspired me to want to learn to practice on a daily basis. So much better than medicating yourself!

The setting was perfect natural beauty and serenity. Thank you for sharing your piece of paradise. This is my kinda luxury, jungle luxury! That beautiful waterfall that money can’t buy, a multi million dollar view! The sound of nature really did connect me to the earth in such a more profound way than one would think. Such a beautiful land and knowledge and wisdom and experience. I can’t wait to come back and see the progress and eat the grapes I planted and blessed with abundance and love!

Such appreciation for Mateo the chef also. Grabbing fresh organic vegetables and plants from the garden made for such a homely feeling. His knowledge and hospitality and delicious comfort food! Everything I ate was organic and from either from a local farmer or the garden. It inspired me to eat cleaner! The fruit bowls were the best I’ve ever had! All the love shows in your food.

I felt safe to share and validated. That long 1-on-1 session with you (Emily) helped with you giving a different perspective and you sharing your grief was so profound. It allowed me to share more and feel safer. Otherwise I don’t think I would’ve been able to connect with you at the level I did. I haven’t been listened to like that before so thank you for that and offering your reflection in a kind way.

I absolutely have more hope for the future. I think you’ve awakened different aspects of me in wanting to change my lifestyle and be an expat!! My sense of peace and stability and self love. You wrote down notes on things I said and repeated them to me which were really hard to hear but you’d gently remind me and ask permission to share a reflection. I’ll be taking a lot of stuff back with me. Being mindful of my words and my mentality, the different modalities. You’ve shown me life can go on after grief and it’s a choice on whether it does so in a beautiful way or a miserable one. You’ve inspired me to do the shadow work!

Never in my wildest dreams could I imagine a morning like this with the ceremony and view and breakfast and company. Although it initially seemed steep because I’m in a transition period, I do think the retreat is well priced. It was an investment in myself. The tailored modalities, the organic food, the land, the view, the yoga shala, the bed, the bathroom! I would be happy to pay tenfold if I wasn’t in a transition! Thank you so much for being such wonderful hosts and enlightening my life. Truly grateful to the Almighty, blessed and honored.

with myself, witness the perfection of nature, and comprehend that birth and death are integral parts of the constant process we all belong to. I felt heard and seen by Emily and Mateo, a rare experience for those of us who have lost children. Many people find it difficult to engage with us, to talk to us – accompanying such profound pain is incredibly challenging. Emily tailored the activities to my needs during the retreat, and Mateo prepared every meal using organic ingredients, many of which came from their own farm or were exchanged with nearby farms. Their food isn't just delicious; love is its main ingredient. I cannot forget to mention the incredibly cute Monchi (the small dog) and the three sweet cats who accompanied me during this incredibly healing and relaxing week.

This grief retreat in Costa Rica provided me with not just solace, but also a deeper understanding of life's natural cycles and the interconnectedness of all beings. Emily and Mateo's compassion, the delicious organic meals, and the serene environment, coupled with the company of their lovely pets, made this retreat an unforgettable and transformative experience. I wholeheartedly recommend this retreat to anyone seeking healing and a profound connection with themselves and the natural world. Muchas gracias, Emily, Mateo, Monchi, and the sweet cats, for this life-changing experience.

without any hesitation to any person who is seeking a safe space to just be yourself, fall apart if necessary, be vulnerable, be angry, be held, listened to with deep respect, reconnect with your body, spend time in nature, do deep soul work, learn tools that can support you... Come as you are. You will find two wonderful humans, Emily and Mateo that are ready to support you no matter what's going on for you.

Thank you so much Emily and Mateo for receiving me and offering a safe space for me to come through, allow myself to be vulnerable, feel the feelings and work through my grief and layers of traume from abuse and miscarriage. This retret happened at a point of very strong transition in my life and will remain a treasured memory. I will make sure to recommend it other women and men. I came not really knowing what to expect and I leave feeling a greater sense of awareness of myself and my healing journey, greater self compassion. Thank you for the work you do for the healing of others. Stay blessed and may your deepest hearts' desires be fulfilled. With love and in friendship, Elizabeth

trauma and give me the tools and knowledge to continue on my journey to peace + joy. Your guidance will continue to be a part of life. I've learned to let go and have a new born love for myself and my life. Thank you from the bottom of my open heart.

get it and they provide 1-on-1 specialised care where I was able to be vulnerable. I was so touched to have the opportunity to to plant a fruit tree in my son’s honor. I don’t want to lose this momentum. Maybe I should’ve booked two weeks! Thank you for your hospitality. The food is amazing! You guys should open a restaurant! I enjoyed the unintentional animal therapy too!

me so much love.

One of the highlights was a beautiful healing bath with Epsom salts and flowers and cacao. It was a really nourishing time that I experienced in their care. I felt really held and safe and had so much peace on their land with the quietude of nature all around and the Diamante waterfall in plain sight.

Such a beautiful view with the landscape all around - so tranquil and healing.

I am deeply grateful for the experience. I was going through probably the most challenging time of my life and they welcomed me into their space and held me in a very powerful transition time.

Their humbleness and their own life experience made it so that I could trust them to provide the safety and support that I needed and I felt comfortable to be where I was at in my journey.

I felt like I could be vulnerable and raw and real in my experience and share that openly with them. Because I know they’ve gone through deep grief I felt like I could also open up in that way and share my grief, and I can continue to do so knowing that they’re there for me and will offer their support and friendship no matter what. That feels really good.

So if you’re someone who’s experiencing a big life transition - the loss of a loved one or a shift in the relationship of some kind - or perhaps dealing with a shift in your own self whether it’s health-related or emotional - on every level physical, emotional, spiritual or mental - I highly recommend that you reach out for support and just know that Em and Mateo are holding that space in a deeply humble and welcoming way.

inspirational. I am also thankful for all the furbabies and their unconditional love. I look forward to staying in touch and visiting this tranquil paradise again and again. Much love and light.