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Costa Rica! Yoga Nutrition and Nature Retreat

Jan 27-Feb 3, 2024

The healing powers exert themselves almost instantly – daily stresses dissipate as you walk the tropical gardens, do yoga next to the pool, play in the surf on the beaches of Guiones, nosh on fresh fruit or simply stargaze and enjoy the soothing sounds of the jungle.

Join Jennifer Goodman, former Joffrey Ballet Dancer, and Monique Costello, Functional Medicine Wellness Chef & Coach, on a transformational retreat in Nosara, Costa Rica.

 

Recharge in Paradise!

Experience a week of movement, mindfulness and glorious nutrition.  You’ll have the space to focus on what’s most important – you.

Our relaxed approach offers everything you need to recharge, with carefully designed activities and hours of free time each day.

From movement classes on the beach, yoga under the palazzo, to watching turtles hatch, this retreat is your ultimate get away. 

Everything is completely optional plus we’ve worked in plenty of free time to just be, do or explore.

 

Our Private Villa: JADE

Our private villa is set just inside the jungle off the beach. Limited spots are available, you don’t want to miss this one!

Jade is a luxury boutique villa thoughtfully integrated into the surrounding jungle and a five-minute walk from the beach.

Surrounding the pool and garden are seven private bungalows, each with its own entrance, bathroom, and A/C.

Jade is within walking distance of incredible restaurants, coffee, surf, boutique designer shops, yoga classes, various unique jungle-style gyms, a market, and more.

 

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Nosara, Costa Rica Yoga Retreat



Costa Rica Yoga Retreat
Yoga Nutrition Retreat in Costa Rica

FAQ’s

How do I book my retreat?

Take a look at the available rooms. Contact Jennifer or Monique to place a non refundable deposit. As part of our booking process, we take the time to have a conversation with each prospective guest. It’s a zero-pressure call to answer your questions and get to know each other.

Deposits

A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot. Final payments are due 30 days prior to the start of the retreat.

What do I need to enter Costa Rica

A return flight ticket is needed when entering Costa Rica. The immigration officer will ask for it upon your arrival. Visitors to Costa Rica must have a valid passport. If you’re coming from outside the US, you may need to provide proof of vaccination. You can check what’s required here.

How do I get to Nosara? We are working on shuttle options, stay tuned.
Here are the key notes: Recommended Route 1 Fly into Liberia, Costa Rica. From there, you can fly SANSA Airlines to Nosara or we can coordinate your 2.5-hour private car to Nosara.  
Recommended Route 2   Fly into San Jose, Costa Rica. From there, you can fly Green Airways or SANSA Airlines to Nosara or we can coordinate your 5-hour private car to Nosara.
What’s included in the price? Seven night/Eight day stay at Jade Nosara Daily light breakfast, chef-prepared brunch, chef-prepared dinner and healthy snacks. two yoga classes per day.  Onsite villa manager/concierge to coordinate anything you’d like to do. Tips for Jade villa staff. Tips for Jennifer and Monique are customary, but not required.
How do I book my retreat? Take a look at the available rooms. Contact Jennifer or Monique to place a non refundable deposit.
Deposits A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot. Final payments are due 30 days prior to the start of the retreat.
What are the days like? The days are designed to balance space and structure, giving you the flexibility to make the trip yours while offering activities that help you connect with yourself. Everything is completely optional. You’ll find that each day follows a similar flow: 7:30-8:00 – Light breakfast. 8:30-9:45 – Morning yoga. 10-11 – Brunch at Jade. 11-4:30 – Free time. This is when you can go to the beach, walk the jungle trails, explore the town, or do any other activities like surfing, ziplining, ATVs, etc. 4:30-5:30 – Afternoon yoga. 5:30-6:30 – Watch the sunset on the beach. It’s a nightly ritual in the town with unforgettable, pure sunsets. 7:00-8:00 – Dinner at Jade. Times and activities will vary depending on the day, but this should give you a good feel for what the days are like.
What’s the food like? Two words – delicious and healthy. Meals are created by your wellness chef. Fresh fruit and breakfast snacks are set out each morning at 7am Brunch will be laid out at 10am each day. Dinner is anticipated at 7pm. All food sensitivities can be accommodated with notice. Throughout the day, you’ll have access to healthy snacks at Jade. There are also countless restaurants in the area if you’d like more to eat during the day.
Will I be hungry?
Predominantly plant-based breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks are cooked fresh by me, your wellness chef. This isn’t meant to be a detox retreat, though every past participant has left feeling lighter and, more importantly, connected intuitively with the impact food has on their body. We don’t want anyone to go hungry so you can saunter into the kitchen anytime for a snack and, as an added bonus, you may find yourself in a private li’l cooking class.
What should I pack? Here’s an awesome starting place for your packing list:
Passport (we recommend making a paper copy and keeping it separate from your passport)
Cash for any additional activities you’d like to do
Workout clothes (e.g., yoga, meditation)
Clothes for hanging at the villa Clothes to sleep in (rooms are air conditioned)
Swimwear
Sunscreen (we recommend reef-safe brands like Raw Elements)
Toiletries
Medications
Bug spray
Socks and underwear
Sandals or flip flops
Gym shoes you’re ok getting dirty (the streets aren’t paved)
Rain jacket or poncho; November-March is dry season, but rain is still possible
Refillable water bottle
Sunglasses
Beach towel
Any reading material
Small bag to bring to the beach or around town
Headphones Chargers

Optional Add-Ons

Optional adds-on are those activities that are available for an additional fee.

You deserve to treat your body and mind like they are the only ones you’ve got!

Optional Add-ons:
Surfing – Book a private or semi private lesson with the top surfers in Nosara.
Zip Lining – The longest, most exhilarating canopy tour in the world. crisscrossing the beautiful jungle.
Mountain Biking – Rent a bike and discover amazing jungle paths.
Tennis — Explore the Red Clay Courts in the Jungle!
Tour the Jungle on a 4-Wheeler – Rent a 4-Wheeler and ride through rivers and swim in a waterfall.
Fishing — Explore the beautiful nature around Guanacaste. Let us plan your trip out for the day.,
Horse Back Riding — We can have the horses delivered to Jade — enjoy riding along the trails and beach.
Yoga — Yoga, Pilates, sound Journeys and more!
Birding/Hiking – Find solitude on one of our many nature paths.
Olive Ridley and Leatherback Sea Turtles – about 10 Lunar cycles bring us early morning visits from both sea turtles as they return at the same time every year to lay eggs. About 60 days later, the baby turtles hatch and find their way to the ocean. Ask if they are laying eggs or hatching during your visit.

 

ACCOMODATIONS @ JADE

Relax and retreat to your own nest overlooking the amazing pool and jungle gardens.

Grand Bungalows: 5 available

A collection of one-of-a-kind spaces that feel as discreet as a private residence, each with its own style and appeal; great to share with another traveler. 

Bungalows are scattered around the pool. Put on a bathing suit and have a quick jump in the pool or read your favorite novel and disappear with the sounds of the garden.

Five Grand Bungalows Available:
$2,700 pp (shared room)
$3,700 solo travelers


Jungle suite: 2 available

Jungle Suites are designed with an exquisite level of detail, vaulted ceilings, and spacious interiors. Each Jungle Bungalow is a standalone building with its own private entrance, bath, and A/C. These offer a little more privacy, great for couples. 

Two stylish living spaces with interiors that remind you ‘home’ isn’t simply a place – it’s a feeling. Each has a private terrace blending seamlessly with the indoors and jungle gardens surrounding them. These suites can be set up as two twin beds or a king-size bed. The shower has a skylight that brings warm light into the bathroom.

These two suites live side by side in a duplex hidden behind a wall from the yoga pavilion. They are identical – just flipped around with the bedrooms on the exteriors of the building.

Two Jungle Suites Available:
$2,500 pp for couples
$3,700 solo travelers



Additional details coming soon, but don’t delay reserving your spot. This retreat is limited to 14 guests.

Get to know your retreat leaders:

Check out Jennifer at www.tinydanceryogi.com/

Check out Monique at www.happyeatshealthy.com/

 

Sedona Yoga, Nutrition and Nature Retreat 2023

Yoga Nutrition & Nature Retreat in Sedona

November 15-20, 2023

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Ready to save your preferred room? Jump over to Jennifer’s site:  https://www.tinydanceryogi.com/yoga-nutrition-nature-rereat-sedona
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Join Jennifer Goodman, former Joffrey Ballet Dancer, and Monique Costello, Functional Medicine Wellness Chef & Coach, on a transformational retreat in Sedona, Arizona.

Experience the magic and beauty that Sedona’s Red Rocks and Vortexes bring on this 6 day retreat filled with a variety of yoga practices, sunrise & sunset meditations within a vortex, healthy food, hiking and time in nature, nutritional coaching and cooking classes, and time for you to relax and rejuvenate your mind body and soul.

*Sample Itinerary:

Wednesday
4 pm check-in

dinner- welcome circle- sound healing +reiki

Thursday-Tuesday
8-9:15 am yoga

9:30 breakfast

free time/ hike

2 pm lunch

free time

5:30 pm gentle yoga/sunset meditation/fire ceremony/kirtan

7 pm dinner- quiet time

Monday
7:30-8:30 am yoga

9:00 breakfast

11 am check out

*Free Time includes optional hiking in the Red Rocks, shopping in town, bathing in the creek, cooking demos, jacuzzi, swimming pool, evening bonfires, and ChocolaTree visits.

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*30-minute Reiki sessions offered by Monique

*Additional massage and bodywork available onsite

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*Prices start at $2100 ​

What’s Included in Cost:
-Accommodations
-3 daily gourmet meals and snacks prepared by a wellness chef
– Healing Teas and Elixirs
-A variety of yoga practices twice daily, customized to accommodate all levels
– Guided Meditations
-Sunrise/Sunset Viewing
-Guided Hikes in the Red Rocks
-Jacuzzi/pool
-Firepit

(flights, transportation to and from the retreat house & massage services not included)

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See all the Sedona Retreat room options and save your preferred today at:

https://www.tinydanceryogi.com/yoga-nutrition-nature-rereat-sedona

Curious? Check out the FAQ’s below: 
Do I have to do all the yoga?
We offer 2 classes per day and you are welcome to engage in as much or little as suits you. Every class offers different forms and aspects, so you might be tempted to join each to learn which ones speak to you. Do men attend?
Absolutely! I’m not a typical ‘retreat’ person, so I’m nervous it will be too ‘woo woo’ for me.
I’ll be honest, I was worried about that at my first retreat too, so we create a very open environment where you can make it what you want it to be. What else do we do besides yoga?
Hike. Hot tub. Get a massage. Sit by the bonfire. Shop. Work on a puzzle. Read a book. Eat chocolate. Sleep in. Get another massage. Have a glass of wine, if desired. Bliss out in a reiki session. Learn Tai Chi. Bid farewell to the setting sun and cheer the sun rising.Can I get my own private room?
Yes! Shared options are also available if you come with a friend.

Will I be hungry?
Predominantly plant-based breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks are cooked fresh by me, your wellness chef. This isn’t meant to be a detox retreat, though every past participant has left feeling lighter and, more importantly, connected intuitively with the impact food has on their body. We don’t want anyone to go hungry so you can saunter into the kitchen anytime for a snack and, as an added bonus, you may find yourself in a private li’l cooking class.

Get to know your retreat leaders:

Check out Jennifer at www.tinydanceryogi.com/

Check out Monique at www.happyeatshealthy.com/

Click this link to view Moondance Retreat Center https://globalalliance.properties/sedona-listing/moondance-sanctuary

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**$500 nonrefundable deposit to reserve your spot

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**Contact Monique or email jennifergoodman1111@gmail.com to reserve your room!

Selfish Wellness

Selfish Wellness Program

The 21-day SELFISH Wellness Program

‘Put your oxygen mask on first’
‘You can’t fill from an empty cup’
You’ve likely heard these motivating phrases previously- did you act on them? If you did, it meant you were being selfish. Congratulate yourself!
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Being SELFISH is a good thing!  It’s about the importance of being self intuitive, self sufficient and self happy through self care lifestyle practices. Bottom line? It means you take care you first, leaving you strong enough, resilient enough and with enough energy  for all the rest.
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Being SELFISH isn’t just about treating yourself with dark chocolate, locking the door to take a bubble bath or binge watching 12 hours of your favorite new show…. (note: we don’t condone doing these from time to time, especially if that’s what brings you JOY!)
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But you also have a choice to create a life you DON’T NEED TO ESCAPE FROM.
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Enter the SELFISH Wellness program.

This program is focused on discovering your inner power to help you find balance, stop saying should’ve/would’ve/could’ve and to feel more than you’ve felt since … ??
We do this through nutrient-dense food,  thought provoking exercises, mouthwatering recipes, solutions for dealing with those who aren’t on your path, private facebook group with weekly interactive live kick off calls and check-ins, recipe demos, mini-meditations, simple & soothing stretch workouts, fun self-care challenges and more!
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Plus, one of the greatest benefits comes from the power of the community participating in the program alongside you.
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Self-care isn’t one size fits all. And healthy isn’t a size.

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Each of us are working through our own challenges. We’re all different with where we are on our path. So there’s flexibility in this program to control how lightly or deeply you engage.  It’s stress free and we’ll be there every step of the way.

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It’s estimated that it takes a minimum of 21 days to form a new habit. Be SELFISH and prioritize yourself to commit to the SELFISH 21-day Wellness Program with us for a stronger immune system, a more powerful digestive system, cleaner skin, deeper sleep, eliminate cravings, lower toxic load, reduce weight and gain tools to manage your selfcare your way.
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The Sedona retreat exceeded my expectations on every level.  Monique and Jennifer are experts in their fields and they gently, lovingly and enthusiastically led us for 5 days.  Our time was laid-back but purposeful – each day nurturing us with yoga, hiking, relaxation and dining on the most spectacula plant-based meals.  Monique is so welcoming in the kitchen, there can be an element of culinary education if you want it.  The combination of twice daily yoga, experiencing beautiful Sedona, and eating the healthiest of food truly had a restorative effect on my body…and it was these wise and wonderful teachers who had a transformative effect on my heart and soul.
Peggya  2022 retreat participant

Exciting special collaborations!

Taking care of ourselves isn’t just about food. How we move and breath has an effect on how we feel, how we sleep, and even on our nervous system! I’m thrilled to announce these collaborations:

MINI MEDITATIONS designed specifically for this program Jennifer Goodman.
SOOTHING TAI CHI SESSIONS focused on honoring your body through meditative movement with Jason Sherman
January 8th – 28th
We kick off on Sunday, January 8th and run through Saturday the 28th.
Do this from anywhere! Fully virtual!
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After registering via Papal (or reach out for additional payment options) you’ll receive an email with further details including pertinent dates to mark on your calendar.
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What’s all included?
  • a guidebook with thought-provoking exercises
  • a recipe book full of easy mouthwatering recipes
  • shopping lists
  • solutions for eating out
  • ideas for dealing with those who aren’t ‘eating your food’
  • a separate kick off call
  • weekly interactive live check-ins
  • live recipe demos
  • mini-meditations
  • simple & soothing workouts
  • fun self-care challenges
  • daily support
  • tools you can use for a lifetime
  • a private Facebook group
Have you been putting off your dreams? Suppressing them? Unsure how to reach them? This program is focused on discovering your power as you find balance and confidence, feel more alive, pain-free, happier and with boundless energy.
We are so excited to have you join us!
Payment can be made via
  • PayPal:  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/MoniqueCostello/347.00
  • Zelle:  to monique@happyeatshealthy.com
Utah yoga retreat

Yoga Nutrition and Nature Retreat in Southern Utah

Spring Rejuvenation Retreat in Southern Utah

April 21-25, 2022

Utah wellness retreat

Eat like a Wellness Chet

Register today to save your preferred room!

Get away for a relaxing & rejuvenating retreat of self care, yoga, nature, nourishing food, and exploration in beautiful Southern Utah.

Join Jennifer & Monique in an experience to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul.

With invigorating morning yoga and evening meditation and gentle movement , daily meals prepared by a wellness chef and nutritional coaching, guided hikes and walks in nature, stunning sunrises and sunsets, and free time!

All in a beautiful house setting surrounded by stunning scenery.

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Sample Itinerary:

Thursday
4pm check in- dinner- welcome circle

Friday-Sunday
8-9:15am yoga
9:30 breakfast

free time / hike
2pm lunch snack

free time
4:30pm gentle yoga / sunset meditation
6pm dinner

Monday
7:00-8:15am sunrise yoga
9:00 breakfast
11am check out

Perfect for a solo travelers, couples and friends!

Book a flight to Vegas and hop a spectacular scenic 2 hour shuttle to – St George, Utah.
Or fly directly into St. George airport & skip the shuttle.

What’s included:

  • Lodging
  • Daily yoga Practices
  • Gourmet meals at the house
  • Snacks
  • Herbal teas/coffee
  • Easy hiking
  • Relaxing in the sun
  • Napping/Reading/Free Time
  • Beautiful Scenery
  • Goddess card readings

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King bedrooms with private baths, king bedrooms and shared bedrooms with shared baths available.

Reserve your room preferred spot before they sell out! See the room options, photos and reserve on Jennifer’s site:

https://www.tinydanceryogi.com/spring-rejuvenation-retreat-in-southern

*Non-Refundable Deposit of $500 to reserve spot

Your retreat leaders:

Check out Jennifer at https://www.tinydanceryogi.com/
Check out Monique at https://happyeatshealthy.com/

*Contact Monique or email Jennifer for more info & to reserve your spot!
jennifergoodman1111@gmail.com

Does the food you eat affect your body?

Learn how the food you eat affects your body at our wellness vacation retreat.

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Wellness vacation for body balance

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Learn body intuition at our yoga nutrition and nature retreat

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Jump into the kitchen and learn how to cook like a retreat chef at home!

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sedona retreat

Retreats! Wellness Vacations! Get-aways!

How many times have you gone on vacation only to come back more stressed because you over did everything- food, booze, late nights and craziness?

What if you could take a vacation that centered around your wellness, offered chef prepared meals and returned you more rejuvenated than when you left, yet still allowed you to experience the local culture and offered free time to do whatever you wanted?

Did that description conjure of the idea of a retreat for you? I’m betting it didn’t.

Many people that ask me about my retreats have images of 6am workouts, icky green juices and strict afternoons spent isolated in a journal. Maybe some are like that.

nutrition wellness vacation

Delicious Nutritious Vacation

That’s why I’m more apt to use the word ‘wellness vacation’ over ‘retreat’. Basically, I wanted to create time away in the manner that felt good to me. That allowed me to explore and have fun but not undo all I’ve achieved. Waking up to aroma of fresh brewed coffee and tea is delicious no matter where I wake up. And I’m much more apt to do my morning workout/yoga when there are others joining me and I can do it in my pj’s. AND especially when I know a scrumptious, home-cooked meal is following.

Each retreat offers some form of movement, usually 2x per day.

The retreats I do with my fabulous yoga partner Jennifer Goodman are yoga specific, meaning 2 yoga classes are offered each day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge and many different forms of yoga. Even my luke-warm-on-the-yoga-aspect guest have found a new love for yoga.

I have an upcoming retreat with pain and movement specialist Stacey Stone. I’m particularly fond of anyone with a focus on pain as my own chronic pain challenges is what lead me down this path some years ago. Stacey brings a more classic workout to the mornings with a new approach to learning how to live in your body in the afternoons.

There’s excursions every day. Hiking, shopping, sunrises, sunsets, fishing, boating…. just depends on the location, weather and interests.

How could I forget to mention the rest of the food? Lunches, snacks and dinner. It’s all MONIQUE FOOD, as my friend Karen calls it. Nourishing, delicious and gorgeous.

Everything is optional. Some people skip the morning session to sleep in. Some skip the prepared dinner to go to a local restaurant while others buy wine for dinner, pool lounging and hot tubing. Honestly, I view this as YOUR vacation; you should do want you want.

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…I wanted to create time away in the manner that felt good to me….that allowed me to explore and have fun, but not undo all I’ve worked to achieve.

Of course, you get out of it what you want. I’ve have a multitude of clients who found my retreats transformational. Some used this time to get a handle on their morning routines and there are many others took the opportunity to reset, recharge and rejuvenate. Always there is laughter. Sometimes there are tears, camaraderie, release and compassion. There are definitely daily hugs!

What every single attendee has always said is that they learn about themselves, they learn more about how food affects them and they make a special bond with fellow retreater’s in days versus what typically takes years to do.

The most important is what to you want do get out of your time away? Do you want to lay like a slug and drink sugary drinks by the pool for 10 straight hours? (no judgement here- I’ve done it and it’s appropriate at certain times 😉 You be you!

fun energy in Sedona

2022 Wellness Vacations / Retreats:

  • St Croix
  • Utah
  • Sedona

If the above sound more like your style, save some dates! This year I have three options for you:

  • St. Croix – right on the water (March)
  • Utah – just steps from Zion National Park (April)
  • Sedona – magical and energetic (November)

Final details will all be shared very, very soon. Reach out with questions or to place an early bird deposit which gets you nice fat discount!

Can’t wait to see you on the retreat / wellness vacation,
Monique

sedona hiking retreat

With love from Sedona

off the grid in montana

Virtual Event: Off the Grid in Montana- informational session

If you’re ready to get away from it all (including your phone and computer), I’ve got the solution for you. My Off the Grid in Montana Wellness Vacation. 

This isn’t a hard, itinerary-driven retreat. Wellness comes in many forms and we are creating an opportunity for you embrace the time you need to rejuvenate and heal. There’s stunning trails if you’re ready for a solid hike; but there’s so much see without even getting on a trail. Want to try your hand at fly fishing? Or maybe you prefer to sit by the fireplace and read a book? You get to decide.

A few quotes from last year:

“…take a wellness break in a beautiful, natural setting”

“It was a great way to disconnect and recharge my batteries”

“I’m going to do this every year!”

 

This virtual event will last about 30-45 minutes, depending on the number of questions.

What will I learn?

  • Everything 🙂
  • Location, arrangements, what to expect, weather, accommodations, packing, food, and more

How do I sign up?

Send an email to Monique: monique@happyeatshealthy.com . You’ll receive a calendar invite with zoom link for June 1st at 7pm CT.

Hope to see you there!

Montana Retreat

Off the Grid in Montana

Adventure awaits for those ready to really get away.
Stunning setting nestled in the Beartooth Range, situated right on the Boulder river. Each day is yours to claim – Whether it’s glorious hiking, moose watching (fingers crossed), or lounging on the patio overlooking the river with a G&T in hand. The fall colors are right out of ‘ A River Runs Through It’ (which was filmed nearby lower on the mountain.)
No internet service available (seriously, you need this!) unless you have a satellite service. Rustic cabins with running water (full bathrooms with shower), heated by fireplace and potbelly stoves. Shared accommodations across three cabins with king & queen & full beds (one private cabin with a full living/kitchen/bath and bedroom is available – great for a couple or friends.) There is a land line phone.
Our on-site mountain man will teach you to build a proper fire, cook pancakes outside with bacon on the grill, how to cast a fly rod and then grill up that fresh catch.
It’s the most exciting, relaxing, beautiful, adventurous thing you’ll do in years. You owe it to yourself to Get Off the Grid!

We’ll have group activities each day that you can partake in. Or you can sit by the fire and read a book, go for a simple walk or an intense hike, polar plunge in the glacial water of the Boulder River, try your hand at fly fishing or work on a jig saw puzzle. The adventure is what you make it!

Here’s a little snippet of of last year:

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Here’s what a few of our guest from last year said:
“…take a wellness break in a beautiful, natural setting”: 
“This experience was my first trip to Montana and I can’t wait to go back!  Getting into the mountains was just the break I needed to refocus on my health and relaxation. Monique is a wonderful host who welcomed us into her family’s charming cabins located within the most gorgeous national park. Morning walks, fly fishing, hikes, and cooking lessons were coupled with down time for books, cards and puzzles. Breakfast from the grill, healthy meals and snacks, and cocktail hour with mountain views made you feel like you were at sleep-away camp for adults! I would recommend the Montana trip without hesitation for anyone looking to take a wellness break in a beautiful, natural setting.”
-Carrie J
“It was a great way to disconnect and recharge my batteries”:
“Montana is one of the most beautiful place I’ve ever visited! The rustic quarters were quaint and comfortable and the environment Monique created was so unique and special. I experienced so many firsts, from learning to fly fish and building a proper fire to seeing gentle moose in the wild. We hiked, saw wildlife, dipped our feet in the river with a GnT in hand and completely relaxed. It was a great way to disconnect and recharge my batteries!”
Julie L
This isn’t a hard, itinerary-driven retreat. Wellness comes in many forms and we are creating an opportunity for you embrace the time you need to rejuvenate and heal. There are lots of trails which offer stunning views if you are ready for a solid hike; but there’s so much see without even getting on a trail.
Sample Itinerary:

Saturday: arrive, drive up the mountain. Welcome dinner and acclimation.

Sunday-Thursday
8am-ish -> morning walk (completely optional!)
9:30-ish -> breakfast
11 am hike, fish, play, free time, lunch as desired
4 pm-ish ->Afternoon snack & cocktail hour (as desired)
6pm dinner and stories from the day

Friday- check out
Breakfast
Drive down the mountain

We’ll eat good. We’ll sleep deep. We’ll completely let our hair down. For fun we might even pull some Goddess Cards.

Contact Monique for more information and to place a deposit.
Prices start at $1,200 per person.

What’s Included in Cost:
– Fire-heated shared accommodations for 7 days, 6 nights (one private cabin available- great for couples or friends!)
– Goodie bag on arrival
– Electric blankets on beds
– Gourmet meals and snacks prepared by a wellness chef
– All daily activities
– Guided hikes
– Polar plunge
– Optional hands on cooking class
– Wellness-led discussion during meals
– Learn anything from our Mountain Man

(flights, alcohol & massage services not included).
**$500 nonrefundable deposit to reserve your spot

FAQ’s:

Is there running water? Yes

Is there electricity? Yes

Is there internet? NO!  A land-line phone on site.

Will I see wildlife? Maybe. Last year we experienced 2 moose and deer. So majestic.

Do I have to hike? Nope. You can do whatever feels good! Hang in front of the fire, have a glass of wine or sit on a large rock on the side of the river with a cup of tea and journal. It’s your time.

Is the hiking hard? Depending on the trail you take, it can be a a good work out. But walking on the road gives a great opportunity for a healthy walk.

What will the weather be like? Every year is different and weather is unpredictable, but it’s essentially gorgeous fall  Mountain weather in the day reaching 60’s and 70’s with chilly mornings in the 30’s.

What to wear: Layers, lots of them. See above statement on weather. I tend to be cold, so for morning walks I wear leg warmers, coat, hat and mittens. By the end of the walk, when the the sun peaks over the mountain ridge, the layers get peeled off.

Utah Yoga Retreat

Spring Rejuvenation Retreat near Zion National Park!

~1 private queen bedroom and 1 shared bunk space left!~

Spring Rejuvenation Retreat near Zion National Park!  Thursday, April 22- Sunday, April 25

Get away for a relaxing, self care weekend of yoga, nature, nourishing food and ample relaxation time with a stunning backdrop of Snow Canyon State Park!

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This simple 4 day, 3 night retreat to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul with daily morning yoga and calming evening meditation. Enjoy daily meals prepared by a Wellness Chef (all food preferences/allergies accepted- please inform ahead of time.) All set in a beautiful house setting with room to roam & outdoor space to social distance.
Miles and miles of hiking trails and stunning scenery.

Explore Snow Canyon State Park, practice yoga, watch the sunrise/sunset or read a book. Go on hikes. Unwind. Join in on the cooking or just enjoy delicious meals. All king beds – perfect for singles, couples or friends. Soak in our private hot tub. Tune into your intuition with a Goddess card reading while sipping a warm evening elixir by the outdoor firepit.

Sample Itinerary:
Thursday
4pm check in- dinner- welcome circle
Friday & Saturday
8-9:15am yoga

9:30 breakfast- free time / hike
2pm lunch snack- free time
4:30pm gentle yoga / sunset meditation

6pm dinner, evening elixir and goddess cards by the fire.

Sunday
7:00-8:1 5am sunrise yoga

9:00am breakfast
11 am check out
Perfect for a solo travelers, couples and friends!

~Book direct to St. George (SGU) via Denver, or fly to Las Vegas and hop a spectacularly scenic 2 hour shuttle to – St George, Utah.

What’s included:

  • Lodging
  • Core activating yoga (accessible for everyone)
  • Meditation
  • Gourmet meals at the house
  • Snacks
  • Herbal teas/coffee
  • Easy hiking
  • Relaxing in the sun
  • Napping
  • Hot tub
  • Fire pit
  • Shared pool
  • Goddess card readings
Available rooms:
Remaining Available rooms:
One Queen room w/ private bath across the hall
Single: $1,100
Shared by 2: $ 1650
Two (2) bunk beds in a shared room with a private bath
Single: $750 pp
April 22-25th

Your retreat leaders: Check out Jennifer at www.tinydanceryogi.com/

Check out Monique at www.happyeatshealthy.com/

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Sedona Yoga, Nutrition and Nature Retreat

*This retreat consistently sells out every year- don’t wait to save your private room!**

Wellness Retreat

Sedona Yoga, Nutrition and Nature Retreat

Join Jennifer Goodman and Monique Costello on a transformational retreat in Sedona, Arizona.

Experience the magic and beauty that Sedona’s Red Rocks and Vortexes bring on this 6 day retreat filled with a variety of yoga practices including sunset meditations within a vortex, healthy food, hiking and time in nature, nutritional coaching and cooking classes, and time for you to relax and rejuvenate your mind body and soul.

*Sample Itinerary:

Sunday
6pm check in- dinner- welcome circle- sound healing +reiki

Monday -Wednesday
8-9:15am yoga- 9:30 breakfast- free time/ hike- 2pm lunch- free time
5:30pm gentle yoga/sunset meditation- 7pm dinner- quiet time

Thursday
7:30-8:45am yoga- 9:00 breakfast- 11am check out

*Free Time will include optional hiking in the Red Rocks, shopping in town, bathing in the creek, cooking demos, jacuzzi, swimming pool, evening bonfires

*30 minute Reiki sessions offered by Monique for $50 a session

*Additional massage therapist onsite

View the retreat space Moondance Sedona at https://www.gccalliance.properties/vacation-rental-home.asp?PageDataID=132705

*Prices start at $1900

**Private Cottages available upon request that are a 1 minute walk way.

$500 nonrefundable deposit to reserve your spot.

*Optional group shuttle provided to/from Phoenix Airport to retreat center.

Check out Jennifer at www.tinydanceryogi.com/

Check out Monique at www.happyeatshealthy.com/

**Email jennifergoodman1111@gmail.com  for room, pricing, and payment options.

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**Private Cottages available upon request that are just a 2 minute walk way.

Weekend California Retreat

Malibu Weekend Retreat!

As you make your way out of hibernation, your body and soul deserve a reset to prepare for this more energetic time of year. Just as nature has its growth and rebirth, it is necessary for us to blossom as well. Treat yourself to this deep dive weekend in an intimate experience where we will not only connect with ourselves but also with each other. Through yoga practices, time in nature, healthy food, and lessons on nutrition, we’ll learn more about nourishing ourselves, inside and out.  We’ll feel better in our bodies and we’ll connect with our souls.

Weekend California Retreat

Malibu Yoga and Nutrition Retreat

Sample Itinerary

Friday, April 3rd: 

After 2pm: Arrival and introductions

4pm Get acquainted snack hour

5pm: Light yoga or meditation + intention setting

6pm: Evening meal

8pm Evening Sound healing & group reiki

Saturday, April 4th:

Fresh coffee & Tea + Quiet Hours

7:30 am: Yoga

9-10 am: Nourishing breakfast

11-1pm: Free time

1 pm: Lunch

2-6pm Afternoon hike or outdoor adventure

6:30pm: Yoga

8pm: Evening meal

Sunday, April 5th

Fresh coffee & Tea + Quiet Hours

7:30 am: Yoga

9-10am: Nourishing breakfast

10am: Bring it home nutrition discussion and closing meditation

Check out by 12pm

Highlights:

4 yoga/meditation practices

Times to connect with nature

Quiet hours every morning before first practice

Chemical free products to use, including shampoo, conditioner and lotions.

2-night accommodations

5 plant-based meals + snacks, beverages and healing elixirs

Cooking instruction

Digestion talks

Welcome gift

Food

The weekend offers you the opportunity to roll up your sleeves and cook with a nationally recognized wellness chef. Meals will be vegan and gluten free friendly:

Fresh coffee & tea daily

2 Breakfast meals

1 Nourishing lunch

2 Evening meals

Snacks

Evening moon mylk

Healing elixirs

While the team is not 100% vegan on a regular basis, they believe strongly in a plant based diet as a way to energize, nourish and reset the body and the hope is you’ll take away a few tips and tricks to incorporate more plants in your diet back home.

Pricing:

Single and double occupancy starting at $600 per person

Not included: 

Airfare and transportation to and from the retreat location, any meals preferred away from the retreat house setting and alcohol.

Cancellation Policy:

A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price. Deposit is non-refundable, if booking is cancelled.

Remaining payment due by 14 days prior to arrival.

Email jennifergoodman1111@gmail.com  or Monique.costello@gmail.com for payment options.

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Retreats and Wellness Vacations- Save the dates!

Save the Dates!

Yoga Retreats 2020:
Telluride: June 25-29th
Sedona: October 15-20th

Yoga Retreats 2021:
Costa Rica: January/February

Wellness Weekends 2020: coming soon!

Sedona Retreat: Yoga, Nutrition and Nature

Join Jennifer Goodman and Monique Costello on a transformational retreat in Sedona, Arizona. Experience the magic and beauty that Sedona’s Red Rocks and Vortexes bring on this 6 day retreat filled with a variety of yoga practices including sunset meditations within a vortex, healthy food, hiking and time in nature, nutritional coaching and cooking classes, and time for you to relax and rejuvenate your mind body and soul.

*Sample Itinerary:

~Thursday~

4pm check in

yoga

dinner

welcome circle

~Friday-Monday~

8am yoga

9:30 breakfast (a cooking class will be provided during 1 breakfast)

Free time (hiking in the Red Rocks, explore the town, bathe in the creek)

2pm lunch (a cooking class will be provided during one lunch)

Free time

5:30 gentle yoga (2 evenings will be sunset yoga in a vortex)

7pm dinner (a cooking class will be provided during 1 dinner)

~Tuesday~

8am yoga

Breakfast

11am check out

*Complimentary 20 minute nutritional coaching sessions provided by Monique

*30 minute Reiki sessions offered by Monique for $50 a session

*Prices start at $1900.

See images below for rooms and pricing.

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*$500 non refundable deposit to reserve your spot.

View the retreat space Moondance Sedona at https://globalalliance.properties/moondance

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*Check out Monique at https://happyeatshealthy.com/

*Email yoganutritionnatureretreat@gmail.com for questions and to reserve your spot.

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