Strong & Calm: Costa Rica
A Powerful Woman Yoga Retreat
Casual luxury on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast.
December 5 - 12, 2026
Save $300. Reserve your place with your deposit by August 30, 2026
You love your life. You do a lot. And most days, you handle it all.
But even when nothing is particularly wrong, your mind keeps running. There is always something to organize, remember, decide or do next.
For one week, someone else has thought about the details.
Active mornings. Afternoons to call your own. Very good food. Nature everywhere.
Just Imagine
You finish your morning yoga in an open-air shala, surrounded by nature.
Your body feels awake and open.
A warm breeze moves through the space.
You hear birds, waves, and jungle sounds all around you.
With coffee or tea in hand, you feel happy. There's nowhere else you need to be.
Rainforest Outside. Caribbean Sea Down the Path
We’ll spend the week at the Goddess Garden Eco Retreat Centre on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, right where the rainforest meets the sea.
The retreat centre is surrounded by jungle and protected eco-forests, with a long, quiet beach just a short walk from your room.
You’ll practice yoga, swim in the ocean, explore, eat very well and have plenty of time to rest.
A few days in, you may notice that you’re sleeping better, thinking more clearly and feeling good in your body again.
It’s surprising what a week away from the usual can do.
"This was an amazing retreat. I am so glad I went. A stunning, relaxing venue, amazing food, and wonderful women. A great balance of scheduled and free time. Donna is an outstanding yoga teacher, I felt myself getting stronger and more confident in just the one week of classes.
The workshops and meditations were impactful and helped me discern direction and steps for when I return home. Thank you Donna!!!" ~ Patti
You'll Love This Retreat If…
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You like starting your day with yoga and having the afternoon to yourself.
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You love being outside and feel better when nature is part of your day.
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You want the option to explore our corner ofCosta Rica, and the option to stay by the pool with a good book.
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You appreciate healthy food, a comfortable room and having the details handled for you.
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You enjoy spending time with interesting women, but you also value time on your own.
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You want to return home feeling stronger, well-rested, and ready to make more room for the things you enjoy.
If that sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.
"The Donna Davis retreat created a beautiful unique experience that invited you to challenge yourself to try new things in a beautiful environment.
Donna is a magnet who attracts amazing powerful women who are in harmony. The combo of yoga, writing and conversation workshops, along with excursions and unique opportunities, as well as personal time, and the dance party on the last night rocked! Coming back next year" ~ Mary
Your Strong & Calm Retreat Week
There is a rhythm to the week, but not a minute-by-minute itinerary. Mornings are for yoga and, on several days, our Powerful Woman sessions. Afternoons are yours. Evenings are simple and relaxed.
Your Daily Yoga Rhythm
Begin each day with an all-levels energizing yoga flow to wake up your body, build strength and mobility, and feel present. Classes are active and adaptable, with options so experienced students stay interested and newer students never feel left behind.
Mid-morning Powerful Woman Sessions are a signature part of my retreats. Through conversation, meditation, journaling and reflection, you’ll remember what you love, what lights you up at this point in your life and how to make more room for it when you return home. By the end of the week, you’ll have a simple personal plan to carry forward.
Evenings wind down with calming practices such as yoga nidra to help you relax, rest deeply, and sleep well.
Nourish Your Body
Meals are vibrant, fresh and plant-based, prepared by our private chef using local, organic ingredients.
We eat outdoors, family-style, with plenty of time for conversation and laughter.
The meals are one of the highlights of the week.
Time To Relax and Explore
Wake up to monkey calls, spend your days outside, and fall asleep to the sound of the ocean.
The daily rhythm gives you space to enjoy:
- Beach walks
- Pool time
- Naps
- Optional: Massages, local adventures and excursions
"The yoga, workshops and excursions and events are well thought out, with the right balance of activities and time for yourself. The yoga instruction is second to none.
I can’t recommend it enough." ~ Heather
Annie Has the Details Covered
My dear friend Annie Keeling will be with us throughout the week as our Retreat Host.
Annie has been the Retreat Host at every one of my international retreats. She helps with the daily flow, logistics, and is the go-to person for any questions that come up - think Julie the Cruise Director from The Love Boat 🛳.
Having Annie there means things run smoothly and you don’t have to worry about the details. You can just focus on enjoying your time.
"I first joined to spend a week with my friends and discovered that Donna and Annie brought together so much talent and experience, weaving together the athletic and philosophical aspects of yoga. They kept it real, down to earth, supportive, safe and fun, building a sense of community among incredible women from diverse backgrounds.
It was a treat to be in such casual luxury—a tropical paradise with easy access to adventure and deep relaxation." ~ Josee
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
What's Included
✔ 7-night stay at our boutique retreat center (Private or Shared Rooms)
✔ Plant-based meals created by our private chef
✔ Energizing morning yoga and restorative evening Yoga Nidra
✔ Powerful Woman meditation and journaling sessions
✔ Round-trip group shuttle between our San José airport hotel and the Goddess Garden
✔ One excursion TBD
✔ Time to rest, explore, and enjoy Costa Rica
✔ A supportive community of wonderful women
What’s Not Included:
- Airfare to San José (SJO)
- Hotel accommodation in San José on December 4*
- Hotel accommodation on December 12, if required*
- Retreat staff gratuities
- Optional excursions and spa treatments
- Alcoholic beverages
* Please see the ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE INFORMATION section below for more details.
ACCOMMODATION
Spacious and colourful, with air conditioning, private bath and WiFi.
Choose a single or double room based on your preference
BOOK YOUR RETREAT
Please read carefully:
Book your retreat by emailing our retreat travel agent Cathy Wassermann
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Include your name and let her know if you are booking with someone else.
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If you prefer your own room, please choose the single-occupancy option.
If you’re open to sharing, let us know. If another solo guest is also looking for a roommate, we may be able to pair you. A shared room cannot be guaranteed, so if a suitable match isn’t available, you would need to book a single room.
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Cathy will send you an online registration form and secure your deposit to hold your room.
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A non-refundable deposit of $750.00 USD is required at the time of booking. Final payment is due by October 7, 2026, and is 100% non-refundable from the final payment date to the departure date.
Airfare not included.
Cathy has many years of experience in the travel industry and works exclusively with retreat operators. She will be happy to help you through the booking process.
Email Cathy to Book Your RetreatARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE INFORMATION
Arrival — December 4
Plan to fly into Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) on December 4, the day before the retreat begins.
Our recommended hotel is the Holiday Inn Express San José Costa Rica Airport by IHG. This will be the meeting point for our group shuttle. The hotel stay is not included, and you are responsible for making your own reservation directly or through a booking website.
You are welcome to stay at another hotel. You will simply need to make your own way to the Holiday Inn Express in time for the group shuttle on December 5.
Group Shuttle — December 5
After breakfast on December 5, our included group shuttle will pick us up at the Holiday Inn Express and take us to The Goddess Garden. The drive is approximately five hours, and we will stop for lunch along the way.
The exact shuttle departure time will be confirmed closer to the retreat. It is currently expected to be around noon.
Departure — December 12
Our included group shuttle will return us to the Holiday Inn Express near the San José airport on December 12.
If you are flying home that day, please book a flight departing after 2:00 p.m.
Many flights leave earlier in the day. If your preferred flight departs before 2:00 p.m., plan to stay at a hotel near the airport on the night of December 12 and fly home on December 13. This additional hotel stay is not included.
Bookings will be made through our travel partner Wassermann Retreats
An affiliate of Direct Travel, 93 Main St South, Georgetown, ON L7G 3E5
Tel 905.873.2000 ext. 1232 | Email: cwassermann@dt.com | TICO #50023504
EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What airport should I fly into? What day should I arrive?
Are there optional activities/excursions I can sign up for?
Do I need yoga experience?
Can I come on my own?
What do I need to pack?
What currency do I bring?
How do I register?
Can I Use My Cellphone And Is Wifi Available?
For additional questions and to book, email Cathy Wassermann
Cathy is amazing! She can answer all your questions, and secure your spot with your $750 USD deposit.
Email Cathy Wassermann
