Wellness Retreat
A deeply supportive sanctuary and therapeutic retreat for women in a full or changing chapter of life ready for rest, reflection, and a renewal.
April 7 - 11, 2027
Sovereign Soul:
from Burnout to Renewal Retreat
A restorative retreat for women in a full or changing chapter of life ready for rest, reflection, and a renewed connection with themselves.
We will gather from April 7 - 11, 2027 at the beautiful Aves Hotel & Resort. Tucked into the lush hills above Montezuma,
this boutique wellness retreat center is located within Costa Rica’s famous Nicoya Peninsula Blue Zone —one of the rare geographic regions in the world where people live the longest, healthiest, and happiest lives.
Surrounded by vibrant jungle canopy and soothing panoramic ocean views, the location itself is medicine for your body, mind, and soul.
Your Location:
A Sanctuary in the Blue Zone
When you spend years prioritizing everyone else's needs, your body, mind and soul “keep the score” and bear the burden. You might notice:
Physical Exhaustion: Waking up tired, even after a full night's sleep, or difficulty sleeping.
Emotional Depletion: Feeling irritable, anxious, and/or disconnected from your passion, creativity, vitality, and joy.
The "Always On” Feeling: Chronic stress can make it challenging to truly relax, even when you have a moment of downtime.
Existential feelings of “who I am” beyond my career and family roles
This isn't a personal failure, shortcoming or a lack of motivation. It is chronic stress and burnout. When our nervous system spends too long in a state of chronic stress and high alert, we cannot simply think our way back to calm. We have to involve the body & spirit.
Our Therapeutic
& Somatic Modalities
We combine evidence-based nervous system regulation, trauma-informed yoga, sound healing, expressive art therapy, and personalized 1:1 care to help your body safely return to a state of ease.
Please note that all retreat activities are optional.
We invite you to honor your needs.
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Gentle, invitational movement that honors your body's wisdom. Every practice focuses on choice, comfort and autonomy—no flexibility or prior experience required. This is yoga for all ages and bodies.
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Understand the science of your stress response. Learn practical, everyday integrative tools and resources that are easy to implement in daily life to find calm and peace.
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Safe, confidential evening circles to connect with each other, be deeply heard, and leave feeling connected and less alone. Isolation leads to human suffering. We heal in community. Something powerful happens when supportive, like-minded women gather.
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Externalize your internal world without needing the perfect words. Creative art practices to express and bypass the analytical mind. We will be utilizing collage, and mixed media and no prior art experience is needed. You may be surprised at how much you enjoy this hour as we create, play, and relax. Play and art are healing, meditative, restorative and decrease anxiety and stress responses.
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Immersive soundscapes and gentle somatic practices designed to soothe the vagus nerve, clear stuck energy, and induce deep cellular rest.
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Dedicated, private time with me during the retreat to focus entirely on your specific life circumstances and personalized goals. Please note that scheduling a 1:1 session during the retreat is optional.
Your Experience Includes
Every detail is curated so you can step away from your to-do list and solely focus on your health and well-being.
Restorative Lodging: Beautifully designed rooms and suites at Aves Resort configured for deep, peaceful rest, and proximity to the natural world.
Nourishing Meals & Refreshments: Enjoy 3 chef-prepared meals per day (vegetarian, gluten-free and other dietary needs accommodated) featuring anti-inflammatory local ingredients that support your health and vitality. Tea, coffee, and refreshing alcohol-free beverages will be available throughout the day. Please note that this retreat will be alcohol and substance free in consideration of guests in recovery. We kindly thank you for your understanding and invite you to nourish your body, mind and spirit during this restorative wellness experience.
Personalized Support: One-on-one individual coaching at no additional cost (limited spots will be available daily with sign-up on site).
Daily Interactive Workshops: Small groups sessions blending expressive art therapy, trauma-informed yoga, and somatics to support your nervous system & well-being.
Spacious Free Time: Ample unstructured time to schedule a massage, walk to nearby waterfalls, read in a hammock, swim, visit the cold plunge and sauna, nap, or connect with other women.
Post-Retreat Integration: Online Group post-retreat at no additional cost and optional continued group and 1:1 support. This is a container & community with no end date. We are here for you.
Make a Difference: 10% of retreat proceeds will be donated to the nonprofit organizations Phoenix Center and She Recovers. Thank you for making a difference.
What is included?
Chef-prepared healthy meals
Trauma-Informed Yoga
Sound Healing
Expressive Art Therapy and all materials
Private 1:1 Coaching sessions during the retreat (optional)
New practices & tools to integrate into your daily life to support your well-being
A private 60-minute 1:1 session with Sarah following the retreat to support integration
Three post retreat group integration gatherings on Zoom (included) with option to continue gathering monthly
Beginning 2027 renewed, restored, and deeply supported in a welcoming, inclusive & supportive community
Optional:Massage (not included in retreat cost & can be scheduled upon arrival at the Resort)
What does the schedule look like?
A detailed program will be provided closer to the retreat date. Mornings begin with trauma-informed yoga (optional) and a healthy, nourishing local breakfast. Swimming, sauna, a dip in the cold plunge, reading in a hammock, napping, art, and opportunities for 1:1 and group support - including massage and coaching - are available during the day. We end our days in community, connecting in sharing circles under Costa Rica’s breathtaking night sky. When women gather in a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space, something powerful happens. We heal in community.
A Sample Day in Our Sanctuary
Our schedule balances therapeutic activities with plenty of space to breathe and just be.
Arrival time on January 1 will be from 3-5pm, and departure on January 5 by 11:00. Please note that activities on our daily schedule are always optional. We invite you to honor your own needs.
7:00 - 7:50 – Trauma-Informed Yoga and meditation in an open-air shala with a panoramic view of the ocean (or sleep in)
8:30 - Nourishing Chef-Prepared Breakfast (or sleep in)
10:00 – Expressive Art Therapy Workshop
12:30 – Healthy Chef-Prepared Lunch
1:30 – 4:00 - Unstructured Restorative Time & 1:1 Coaching (optional): Utilize this time to book a massage, walk to the ocean or local waterfalls (off site), swim, visit the cold plunge and sauna, journal, read or nap in a hammock, or schedule a private holistic coaching session (optional).
4:00 - 5:30 – Trauma-Informed Yoga or sound healing in an open-air shala with a panoramic view of the ocean
6:00 – Restorative Chef-Prepared Dinner & Warm Connection
7:30 - Evening Circle: Each day comes to a peaceful close as we gather in circle under the stars. When women gather in a safe, supportive container, something powerful happens. We heal in community.
If you feel the call, listen to what your body needs… A Sacred Pause.
Our retreat - and post-retreat integration and ongoing support - is an investment in your own health and well-being.
We look forward to welcoming you, supporting you, and meeting you exactly where you are.
Your Guide for the Retreat
I am Sarah Rosen Garrett, LCSW-S, RPT-S, RYT-200. As a trauma-informed psychotherapist with over 22 years of experience, trauma-informed yoga teacher, Reiki master practitioner, and sound healer, I designed this retreat to bridge trauma-informed therapies with somatic, body-based nervous system restoration, and a safe, supportive community.
During the last 6 years, after experiencing the depths of traumatic grief during the initiation of perimenopause and menopause, a series of spiritual awakenings led me to years of deeper healing, advanced training in holistic therapies, integration, and transformative growth. Having personally walked this path, it would be my profound honor to walk beside you.
My guiding philosophy is that true healing is not about managing symptoms; it is an act of deep, sovereign reclamation. The remembering of who you truly are underneath any painful or traumatic life experiences.
You do not need to be fixed, managed, or pushed beyond your limits. You are experiencing a normal response to overwhelming stress, trauma, or life events. This is a judgment-free, positive, and safe therapeutic container where you can drop your responsibilities and let yourself be deeply supported. Learn more about me here.
I look forward to welcoming you to beautiful Montezuma, Costa Rica.
“Sarah has an intuitive gift for creating intentional space to rekindle creativity, foster connection, and reconnect with your authentic self. Whether you are seeking an opportunity for individual or collective regulation, meaningful reflection, trauma healing, or renewed connection with yourself and others, Sarah’s retreats invite deep interpersonal exploration within a warm, nurturing, and supportive environment.
Lindsey Crelia, LCSW-S, RPT-S, RST, Psychotherapist
"Sarah creates a therapeutic environment that is warm, welcoming, and deeply grounded in trauma-informed care. She has expertise in Expressive Art Therapy, Yoga, Reiki, EMDR, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and other trauma-informed modalities that honor the mind, body, and spirit. Sarah has a unique ability to help clients explore difficult experiences with compassion and creativity, allowing for meaningful insight and lasting transformation. She skillfully meets each person where they are, tailoring the therapeutic process to their individual needs, strengths, and beliefs.
Sarah is also exceptionally skilled at creating and leading healing retreats and other immersive therapeutic experiences. She understands the importance of approaching this work through a trauma-informed lens, creating spaces that prioritize emotional and psychological safety, choice, consent, pacing, and connection. Her grounded presence and ability to hold space allow participants to engage in meaningful healing while feeling supported and respected throughout the process. She balances structure with flexibility, recognizing when to gently guide, when to invite deeper exploration, and when simply to be present with what emerges.
Her authenticity, clinical expertise, and holistic approach make her an exceptional therapist and retreat facilitator for those seeking healing from trauma, navigating life transitions, deepening self-understanding, or reconnecting with their inner resilience. I highly recommend Sarah to anyone looking for a healing experience that combines evidence-based practices with creativity, heart, and respect for the whole person.”
Earley Barnes-Ullrich, LCSW-S, RPT-S™, EMDRIA Approved Consultant™ Psychotherapist
“After decades of meeting the needs of others, I felt like I was stalled out in an intersection--having lost my momentum and my way. Sarah guided me back to myself and helped me tap into the joy and clarity that had been within me the whole time."
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“I have had the honor and joy of working with Sarah over many years. She carries a presence about her that makes you feel a deep sense of warmth and love. She helps people believe that more things are possible in their lives. In her many years of experience, she has created magic in the form of art, connection, collaboration with nature, and deep trauma healing. She truly believes in the power of the human soul, and this shows in the well-being of the people she works with.”
Alice Seitzer, LCSW, LCDC, RYT-200, Psychotherapist, Registered Yoga Teacher
The Private Room | $3,777* (early bird sale = $3,111 until Nov. 1). A Private Sanctuary designed specifically for deep relaxation and integration. Includes a completely private room with en-suite bathroom, ensuring an uninterrupted, quiet space to independently decompress, journal, and rest after 1-on-1 and group sessions. Begin the new year in your own private healing sanctuary.
*10% of retreat proceeds is donated to the nonprofits Phoenix Center and She Recovers.
The Shared Integration Container | $2,777* (early bird sale = $ 2,111 until Nov. 1). Perfect for those who find comfort in community and wish to heal alongside a kindred spirit. True recovery from burnout rarely happens in complete isolation. A shared space places you in a spacious, thoughtfully curated double-occupancy room with a fellow retreat participant navigating a similar path toward wellness and renewal. We intentionally pair roommates based on a pre-retreat alignment questionnaire to ensure a harmonious, deeply supportive space. Each shared space features separate, comfortable beds, an ensuite, plenty of room for personal unpacking and relaxing, and easy access to serene communal areas. This option is designed to foster authentic connection, shared moments, and a built-in mirror of support as you both process deep somatic releases and emotional healing throughout our 5 days. Begin the new year with both connection and deep renewal.
*10% of retreat proceeds is donated to the nonprofits Phoenix Center and She Recovers.
A deeply supportive sanctuary and therapeutic retreat for women in a full or changing chapter of life ready for rest, reflection, and a renewal.
Important Details
Additional information regarding travel and arrival will be shared after registration
Participants are responsible for travel costs to and from Aves Resort. Our team will be available to offer support and share transport options and other resources.
Retreat schedule may be subject to change to best meet group needs.
Liability: Retreat activities do not substitute for medical or mental healthcare. Please consult with your personal healthcare providers before registering for this retreat.
Non-Refundable Deposits: All deposits and payments are non-refundable.
Final Balances: Deadlines for final payments and balances are non negotiable. Missing a cutoff date may result in a forfeited spot and loss of your deposit.
Terms & Policies: All sales are final. No refunds or transfers will be offered.
Travel Insurance: It is highly recommended for attendees to secure trip cancellation & travel insurance.
This is an investment in your own health & well-being… Leave feeling deeply renewed, supported & inspired!
Please note that our early bird sale and reduced rate will end on November 1, 2026. As this is an intentionally small and therapeutic retreat, space is limited.
Important Details
Additional information regarding travel and arrival as well as a questionnaire related to your unique needs & goals will be shared after registration.
Participants are responsible for travel costs to and from Aves Resort. Our team will be available to offer support and share transport options and resources.
Retreat schedule subject to change to best meet group needs.
Liability: Retreat activities do not substitute for medical or mental healthcare.
Non-Refundable Deposits: All deposits and payments are non-refundable.
Payment Plans & Final Balances: Deadlines for final payments and balances are non negotiable. Missing a payment plan cutoff date may result in a forfeited spot and loss of your deposit.
Terms & Policies: All sales are final. No refunds or transfers will be offered.
Travel Insurance: It is highly recommended for attendees to secure trip cancellation and travel insurance.
This is an investment in your own health & well-being… Leave feeling deeply renewed, supported & inspired!