Powerful Woman Costa Rica
A transformational week for women who hold everything together - and are ready for a true reset.
Where the Rainforest Meets the Caribbean Sea
December 5 - 12, 2026
If you’re craving space to breathe…
If you want to feel strong and rested in your body…
This retreat is your pause, your exhale, and your return to yourself in a way that feel alive and energizing.
Just Imagine
You finish your morning yoga in an open-air shala, immersed in 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. The kind of happy that comes from feeling good in your body and having nowhere else you need to be.
Your Home Away From Home
We’ll be spending the week at the Garden Goddess retreat centre, on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, right where the rainforest meets the sea.
It’s surrounded by jungle and protected eco-forests, and there’s a long, quiet beach just a short walk from the rooms. You really feel like you’re in nature the whole time.
What I love about this place is how naturally it supports both movement and rest.
You practice yoga, move your body, breathe deeply, and feel that sense of strength and ease yoga brings. And then you rest, knowing there’s nowhere else you need to be and nothing you need to do next.
It’s a great setting for women who love being outdoors, love how yoga makes them feel, and want a week that includes movement, nature, sunrise mornings, beach time, and real rest.
What Women Notice Right Away
Women often tell me that within the week they start to notice:
- Sleep deeply
- Think clearly
- Release pressure
- Feel strong without pushing
- Remember what it feels like to feel good
I think you'll feel a huge shift from the first day!
"This retreat is a fantastic coming together of strong, compassionate and caring women. It’s a supportive environment to build your yoga practice and start or continue your self care journey. Costa Rica is a beautiful setting." ~ Loreen
This Retreat Is For You If…
- You do a lot for others and know you need time to pause and reset.
- You want to feel good in your body, without pressure or overdoing it.
- You’re ready to reconnect with joy and come home feeling grounded and energized.
If that sounds like you, I've designed the week to meet you right where you are.
"Guided with love and ease Donna provides an experience that uplifts and heals by connecting us back to ourselves. It cannot be explained in words it can only be felt. A true gift to ourselves.
Thank you Donna for your wisdom and humour that creates a safe space for all ❤️" ~Stacey
Why Costa Rica Now?
Women in this season of life are carrying so much - aging parents, grown kids, partners, work, homes, caregiving, organizing, planning, remembering…
You deserve care too.
And you don’t have to wait for “the right time”.
Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast is the perfect place to slow down and reconnect with your vitality and joy.
This retreat gives you all of that in one place.
🌿 Morning yoga to strengthen your body and clear your mind
🌿 Evening practices that support deep rest
🌿 Plant-powered meals - simple, local and organic. Food that helps you feel nourished, focused and energized.
🌿 A supportive circle of like-hearted women
🌿 Space - unhurried days and time to rest
This is your moment.
Your Powerful Woman Retreat Week
As soon as you arrive, you let go of feeling 'on'. You step away from routine, responsibility, and noise and into a space designed just for you.
Your Daily Yoga Rhythm
Begin your day with energizing morning Yoga in an open-air studio surrounded by jungle sounds. This is a practice that builds strength without exhaustion.
Mid-morning Powerful Woman sessions include journaling, meditation, and breath work. Tools that help you maintain your clarity when you get home.
End your day with Yoga Nidra for deep rest. Soothe your nervous system and drift off to a restorative nights sleep.
Nourish Your Body
Meals are vibrant, fresh and plant-based; prepared by our private chef using organic, local ingredients.
Served outdoors, family-style creating a joyful space for connection, conversation, and laughter.
The food is a celebration of health, vitality compassion and connection.
Time To Simply BE
Wake up to monkey calls, fall asleep to ocean breezes, and soak in nature that nourishes your soul.
The daily rhythm give you space to enjoy:
- Beach walks
- Pool time
- Naps
- Massage
- 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
"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
"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. Her rapport, respect, and relationship with Annie was fantastic. They are a very cool team with multiple talent. 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
Be Well Supported
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.
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 + restorative evening Yoga Nidra
✔ Powerful Woman Sessions: journaling, meditation, mindset & self-care
✔ Space to rest, explore, and reconnect with yourself
✔ A supportive community of like-hearted women
Arrival Ease and Transportation
✔ All group transportation to and from The Goddess Garden is included and organized for you, so you don’t need to navigate logistics on your own
✔ The retreat begins together the evening of December 4 upon your arrival in San Jose (please see the 'Book Your Retreat' and FAQ sections below)
What’s not included:
- Airfare to San Jose (SJO)
- Accommodation on December 4 in San Jose (please see the ''Book Your Retreat' and FAQ sections below)
- Retreat staff gratuities
- Optional excursions and massages
- Alcoholic beverages
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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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 is amazing. She has many years of experience in the travel industry and works exclusively with retreat operators.
Email Cathy WassermannArrival information:
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Fly into Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) on December 4.
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The retreat begins together the evening before. This allows time to settle in, connect as a group, and transition out of travel mode.
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After breakfast the next morning we take the shuttle to the retreat centre (about 5 hours), stopping for lunch along the way.
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All group transportation to and from The Goddess Garden is included and organized for you, so you don’t need to navigate logistics on your own.
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The first night accommodation in San Jose is not included. We will have a suggested group hotel close to the airport.
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
"I first joined to spend a week with my friends, and discovered that Donna and Annie brought together so much talent and experience to weave 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 be in such casual luxury - a tropical paradise with easy access adventure and deep relaxation" ~ Josee
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
"My experience at the Powerful Women Yoga Retreat [March 2025] was nothing short of transformative. A heartfelt thank you to Donna for making her dreams a reality for women like me—creating a space of empowerment, healing, and growth. Special thanks also to both Donna and her Annie for the incredible planning, organization, and unwavering support that made every moment so special... every part of the retreat was thoughtfully designed.
Through the yoga classes, meditation sessions, and journaling exercises, I experienced a profound journey of self-discovery. I was able to understand, process, and finally overcome a 15-year-old wound, something I never thought possible. This retreat will forever hold a special place in my heart, and I am immensely grateful for the connections, growth, and memories that it provided." ~ Trish
