Creative Transformation
Retreat
12/2/’22 – 20/2/’22, COSTA RICA
Travel from the mind,
through creativity and embodiment,
into your heart.
- Are you someone who is taking their own happiness by heart,
and feels that it’s time to find your inner joy again?
- Do you want to create some movement in your life or own inner development?
- Are you someone who wants to take action now and find out how creativity and embodied therapy tools can support you in your daily life?
Then join us in the magical jungle of Costa Rica for
an unforgettable Creative Transformation Retreat!
Imagine sitting comfortably in a hammock or rocking chair, sipping a nice cup of tea, while watching incredible jungle and mountain views. The company of your new friends and songs of the birds in the background bring a smile to your face.
You sense that everything here is refreshing: the air, the waterfalls and rivers around, the new perspectives you are getting during the activities and conversations in your free time. The fertile jungle energizes you, the mountains share their steadiness and serenity. How inspiring and healing life is when you only take time to be, to connect, to receive.
The mystery of the Diamante Valley in Costa Rica… Let me tell you more!
The last 2 years have asked a lot of us. We needed to be flexible and adapt to major changes.
For many this has caused stress, anxiety, weight, negativity, self-doubt or feeling totally disconnected from oneself, one’s body or community.
So tell me, is this YOU?
You feel more than ever the urge to treasure the present moment?
You want to choose quality of life?
You believe that every situation carries opportunities for you and do you want to reveal them now?
You desire to develop and grow, to constantly free yourself from self-limiting beliefs and behaviors?
You yearn to reclaim your inner wisdom, playfulness and power to be the change you are longing for?
You desire a to be part of a tribe of like-mindeds, to transition and celebrate together into a new year?
You feel it’s time to step up and take full responsibility for your life, to create the life that your heart desires. Life can be short, NOW is the perfect time?
This deep transformational retreat was designed especially for YOU…
And that’s why you’re going to LOVE the Creative Transformation Retreat!
Let me tell you how this Creative Transformation Retreat can bring you clarity of mind, self-connection, excitement for life and feeling empowered again, -without endless talking-therapy or mind-loops!
In fact, you will notice that lasting transformation can also be fun, light, fast and in unity with others, while still getting the personal attention you long for.
How is this possible?
All the above questions need to be addressed with your whole being, and even more with your heart. That’s why you will participate in energizing morning practices and creative sessions full of life-tools that directly open the door to your inner wisdom and life energy.
It’s also important to take some distance from your daily environment to get new perspectives. 9 days of fresh air, pure food and time in nature is the perfect environment to reconnect again and naturally invite in your inner balance.
As social beings, we need the support of others. You will notice how being part of a group of like-minded people will deepen your transformational experience.
What YOU are going to walk away with…
So what can you expect if you spend 9 incredible days & 8 nights transforming and enjoying yourself, on an exquisite adventure in the fertile Costa Rican Diamante Valley?
The experience of peace of mind and an open heart as your inner compass.
Access to effective life-tools, to let go of weight you were still carrying and to find out what is really essential for your own happiness and quality of life.
Done with good intentions that after 1 month are totally forgotten? Get inspired again and leave with a clear direction and also a step by step personalized action plan in your back pocket to create the life that really fulfills you.
Tired of doing it all by yourself? Connect to a group of genuine full-hearted friends to share this common path, support each other’s life mission into the world and celebrate life with.
On top of all that, you will pick up a handful of creative practices to unlock your inner wisdom and power, day after day, the whole year round.
What if you look back within 1 year, feel the change in yourself, the difference you’ve made and be proud of reaching your goals?
Would that be worth coming to Costa Rica for?
But wait there is more…
BONUSES
Before your travel: make heart-to-heart connections and lifelong friendships in the Moving Hearts Therapy private Facebook Group!
Get acces to our private Whatsapp Group for all your pre-trip pratical questions.
To get the most from this amazing experience, receive a 1-on-1 call from Mieke before the event, to prepare you for the journey.
Location
The retreat-sessions will be facilitated in the venue of Shala Sol, nestled in the majestic Diamante Valley near Tinamastes, 20 minutes from the warm southern Pacific beaches of Dominical.
The center is surrounded by mountain vistas, which form an expansive backdrop of vital rainforest biodiversity, home to thousands of unique species of flora and fauna. The valley is a gemstone of pristine natural beauty with numerous waterfalls, rivers, streams and virgin tropical forest. The decor to instantly unwind and feel part of the whole creation.
Venue
Shala Sol’s large and open workshop space with wooden floor, in the middle of nature, facing the abundantly biodiverse forest is a beautiful respite for our inner journey. This is the perfect setting to unleash your creativity and get out of your mind, back into your body, to live from your heart!
There are several accommodation-types for each budget and needs available. Shala Sol and the neighboring Ecolodge Ecomaste, open their doors for our retreat-participants. Book through the website of Shala Sol to enjoy the special retreat-rates!
No matter where you decide to sleep, you will be in good hands and wake up with the sounds of the jungle!
Food
There is no doubt about it, Costa Rica offers a huge variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, and medicinal plants to indulge in. It’s a delight to prepare fresh, healthy and delicious food.
Our chef Maria has a heart for making the participants happy with full stomachs, with vegetarian and vegan meals to lick your fingers!
Gluten-free is possible on request. We will also be happy to accommodate your dietary restrictions.
Extra’s
Of course, no trip to Costa Rica would be complete without a hike through the jungle to the river or gorgeous waterfall, a swim at the beach and a campfire under the stars. Be prepared for some mesmerizing experiences, magic inside and outside you!
Another experience to enjoy and get a taste of lifestyle is to be found at Dominical, a small beach where surfers are to be caught taking the first waves. At sunset, this beach is a lovely place to close the day with a magical painting of the horizon where ocean meets sky. You would be surprised that there is so much life in such a small town!
Finally, no retreat without some personal self-care. This valley is packed with healers, available to give massages or energetic healings in a free moment. Don’t miss the opportunity!
Included
8 nights in cozy accommodation: bring your own tent, dorm-style, double or single options
Energizing morning practices, such as: laughter yoga, yoga, conscious dance and more
Deep dive Creative Therapy sessions, such as Art therapy, Psychodrama, Dance & Movement Therapy, Sound healing and more
Relaxing evening activities (ex. cacao-ceremony, campfire and more)
Time to connect and make friends
Healthy delicious organic meals
2 special menu’s: Valentine’s & last evening dinner
A guided hike to the breathtaking waterfall through the jungle
A cacao-cooking workshop
Visit to the beach town Dominical
All transportation for the group excursions
Pre-trip Preparation 1-on-1
Access to the private WhatsApp and Facebook Group
Excluded
Your travel to the venue or back home
Personal items such as souvenirs, a local sim card, laundry service
An optional meal or activity during your free time
Any additional personal sessions in wellness or coaching
Personal, medical or trip cancellation insurance
About Costa Rica
I just LOVE Costa Rica! I have lived there for 1 year and it was absolutely one of the best times of my life!
You will stay at the gem of Costa Rica, totally of the beaten track with lots of wildlife still around.
Did you know that Tico’s are very peace-minded? It even shows in their politics, Costa Rica has no army!
Costa Rica is generally very safe. Of course, you always need to use your common sense, as keeping your belongings close to you for example. Also as a solo traveling female, you can feel generally at ease.
People speak Spanish, but people interacting with tourists speak English, so you will have no problems wandering around in town. This is also the perfect place to get your Spanish classes no matter how basic or advanced you are!
There is quite a big stream of expat population, some of them looking for a heaven to retire, or conscious people seeking for a more balanced lifestyle with a laid-back mentality.
About Mieke, your retreat facilitator
It’s Mieke’s deepest belief that we all can create a life full of abundance and magic when we align ourselves and learn to be in and enjoy the present moment. No matter what we have encountered during our life, we all have the capacity to transform any burden into a special treasure. Life is one big adventure full of surprises. She deeply feels that we all can learn how to turn our life-experiences into a greater wisdom.
It’s her passion and mission to support people to find inner peace and freedom through creative therapies which increase consciousness, the key to happiness and harmony all-around.
With great care and her loving presence, she creates unique holistic transformational retreats that stay with you forever. You can be sure that you will leave differently than you arrived!
Through her 1-on-1’s and group sessions, she has helped loads of people over the globe, to reconnect with themselves, support them through difficult life-crisis’s and make the needed adjustments to get on track again, dancing the waves of life.
She is also the owner of Moving Hearts Therapy, a business to support people during transformational and inner journeys, specializing in creative art therapies, supporting nomads, expats, travelers and (young) adults. She focuses on therapy or coaching, workshops and retreats. Mieke has also written books to support other facilitators and loves to train and inspire her colleagues.
Her favorite things: a daily coconut or two in the tropics – spending quality time with people she loves with a big cup of tea, some good quality chocolate aside and wrapped up in a soft cozy blanket – bright colors, different textures and natural scents – open air dancing parties on a variety of rhythms with only ice-cream breaks until morning sun.
FAQ
What makes Moving Hearts Retreats so special?
All the retreats are taken care of with lots of attention and care for the participants. The holistic approach with a focus on mind-body-heart and soul enhances deep inner change. Mieke has a backpack of tools and a life full of work-experience to rely on.
All the activities are interactive, accessible and interesting whether it’s your first or 50th retreat. There is a balance between free time and therapeutic sessions, but you will receive a lot of value as Mieke always strives to give you efficient, practical and easy life-tools to take home as well. Sometimes you might have to remind her if you need a break, as she is unstoppable! She will always do her best to tune into the needs of the group and adapt the program accordingly.
What can I expect from this 1-on-1 preparation call with Mieke?
Mieke loves to start her personal connection with her participants before they have arrived. This 1-on-1 with each participant is very important for her to have an idea where each participant is coming from, what the general desires and needs are, to tailor the program accordingly.
During this talk you also get the chance to receive your answers so you can leave with peace of mind and know exactly what to expect and how to prepare for it. No worries, you will feel directly at ease talking with her!
How does a daily schedule look like?
This is a typical schedule, but can be subject to changes according to different activities: morning practice, breakfast, morning-session, lunch, small break, afternoon-session, dinner, evening-session.
Mind that you will also have free time-slots to explore the area or simply enjoy the place, usually in the afternoons or evenings. During excursions you will be free and by times also have an in-depth session in nature.
What to bring along?
We recommend bringing: bathing suit, sun-protection, sun-hat and sunglasses if you need, boots to hike, indoor slippers, your notebook, light clothing for hot days, long sleeves for mosquitos, comfortable clothing for movement practices, rain jacket in case of rain, natural insect-repellent, a water-bottle, towels.
We ask to bring biodegradable washing products as we are in the middle of the jungle and want to be mindful of our environment.
How will you deal with Covid-measurements during the retreat?
It’s difficult to tell beforehand as we don’t know the actual situation by February 2022. However, we will follow the Costa Rican guidelines. So far, life in the Valley is like living in a little bubble and covid-cases have been very rare.
How will arrival day look like?
You can arrive and check in at the venues between 2 and 5 pm. Dinner will be served at 6 pm. We will start our first evening activity at 7 pm. Please be sure you have arrived at least by 7 pm so you can participate from the beginning.
How will departure day look like?
We will end the retreat with a morning activity. You are asked to stay until the end of our last session. You will receive a last meal, so you are energized to hit the road again. Check out is at 1pm latest.
Do you have any other questions?
Do you want to accelerate your inner transformational process?
Are you ready to grasp the New Year as a special moment to let go of the old
and start 2022 feeling reborn?
Perhaps ‘the New YOU Retreat‘ is something for you!
