A Women's Regenerative Life Immersion
Recharge. Reset. Refocus.
A seven-day women's retreat at the edge of the Costa Rican rainforest, designed to slow your pace, sharpen your clarity, and return you to the rhythm of a life you actually want to be living.
The Feeling
This is a week designed for women ready to step out of the noise and into something quieter, deeper, and more alive. Days unfold between rainforest walks, ocean afternoons, sound and movement, and long meals shared at the table.
The setting holds you. The programming gives you something to lean into when you want it, and space when you don't. By the end, you'll have moved through a complete cycle: arrival, immersion, exploration, and a closing ceremony that asks you to name what you're ready to carry forward.
It is part retreat, part reset, part return to yourself.
Guided By
Throughout the week, Gretchen leads us through her R³ practice — Recharge, Reset, and Refocus — a grounded framework for examining the many dimensions of a well-lived life. From the opening 360° self-assessment to the closing integration ceremony, her presence threads a quiet, intentional rhythm through every day.
Gretchen Fox PalmerR³ Practice · Lead Facilitator
Sara Champagne is the founder of Avia Collective, a Transformational Experience Designer, Heart Math mentor, international wellness event producer, and regenerative travel advocate. She leads The Art of Bliss retreat with presence, intuition, and deep reverence for connection. A community builder, facilitator, and lifelong learner, she believes transformation comes not from becoming more, but from remembering that we are already whole, especially in moments of change and responsibility.
Sara ChampagneFounder, Avia Collective · Retreat Host
The Venue
Tucked into the rainforest at the foot of Costa Rica's tallest waterfall, the retreat venue — Vajra Jahra — is a private sanctuary built to disappear into the landscape. Twelve standalone villas with floor-to-ceiling glass, private terraces, and uninterrupted views of the jungle canopy.
An infinity pool. A hot tub. Quiet trails. An open-air dining pavilion where most of the week's meals will be served. Mornings open with birdsong; evenings close with the distant sound of the waterfall.
The Week, Day by Day
The arc of the week is designed to move with you. Anchored by Gretchen's R³ practice, with space woven between for the unhurried magic of Costa Rica itself.
Arrival at the venue via private transportation, welcome drinks, and unhurried time to settle. Swim, nap, explore, or simply be.
Opening R³ Circle: The 360° Life AssessmentA guided reflection across the many dimensions of a well-lived life. We close the day with a welcome dinner featuring farm-fresh Costa Rican cuisine, followed by a Latin dancing lesson to open the week with movement, laughter, and connection.
A day focused on embodiment and reconnecting to your natural rhythm. Morning mindful movement practice opens the day.
R³ Session: Intention SettingA reflective practice to clarify the future you want to create and the feeling state you want your life to hold. A guided rainforest hike and grounding blue clay ritual connect us to the land. Evening at leisure — pool, hammocks, or quiet company.
A full day on the Pacific. We head to Bahía Ballena and Marino Ballena National Park for a whale-watching boat tour through one of the longest humpback migration seasons in the world.
Time on the water for swimming, ocean presence, and spaciousness. Throughout the day, gentle reflection on the intentions you're carrying forward. Return to the venue for a relaxed evening.
A day that invites softness, creativity, and imagination. Slow morning, brunch by the pool.
R³ Vision Board BrunchA creative session where you translate your intentions into visual form — leaving with something tangible that holds the life you're calling in. Free afternoon for rest, massages, or nature time. Hands-on Costa Rican cooking class in the late afternoon, then a shared dinner of what you've created together.
Connection through land, food, and self-awareness.
R³ Session: Regenerative vs. Depleting LivingA practice that helps you see where your energy is being spent, restored, or drained in daily life. A visit to a regenerative farm grounds the conversation in the rhythms of the land itself. Afternoon rest and integration, closing with a wine tasting dinner designed for storytelling and ease.
A full-spectrum Costa Rica day. A journey to a secret waterfall. A visit to a local artisan market. A beach sunset gathering.
R³ Integration Ceremony & BonfireA closing ritual to release what no longer serves you and commit to the changes you're ready to embody. A bonfire under the stars.
Morning coffee, breakfast, and unhurried goodbyes. Departures or onward travel.
Included
Not Included
Optional add-ons can be arranged in advance — just mention them when you reach out.
This is an intentionally small group. If The Art of Bliss is calling you, reserve your spot directly, or book a quick call first if you have questions.
Have Questions?
Ready to reserve? Use the Reserve Your Spot button above to book directly. Prefer to talk first or have questions before you commit? Send a note below and Sara will be in touch within two business days.