Powerful Woman Costa Rica

A yoga retreat for women who do a lot and are ready to
stop feeling 'on' all the time.


Where the Rainforest Meets the Caribbean Sea
December 5 - 12, 2026

If you love being outdoors.

If you love how yoga makes you feel.

If a week with movement, nature, sunrise mornings, beach time, awesome food, amazing women, and time to rest sounds pretty amazing right now...

Join Me In Costa Rica

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.

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.

You'll practice yoga, move your body, breathe deeply, swim in the ocean, explore nature, 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.

What You'll Notice Right Away

Women tell me that after just a few days...

They start sleeping better, thinking more clearly, feeling less pressure, and remembering how good it feels to feel good in their body again.

It’s amazing what a week of yoga, nature, rest, and good food can do.

Book Your Retreat
"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

You'll Love This Retreat If…

  • You do a lot for others and are ready for a reset that feels uplifting and restorative.
  • You love being outside and feel better when you’re close to nature.
  • You want a week with movement, rest, good food, beach time, and great women.
  • You like having a simple rhythm to your day, with space to do your own thing.

If this sounds like you, you’ll feel right at home here.

"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?

“I love my life and I do a lot… but I’m tired of always being switched on.” 🙋

Women, our lives are full right now. Aging parents, grown kids, relationships, work, homes, planning, organizing… remembering all the things.

This retreat is a chance to step out of your normal routine for a week and spend time doing things you love that help you feel good.

Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast is an amazing place for that.

Nature slows you down in the best way, and the daily flow leaves you feeling refreshed, energized, and really good in your body.

🌿 Morning yoga to strengthen your body and clear your mind

🌿 Evening practices that support deep sleep

🌿 Chef-prepared plant-based meals made with simple, local, organic ingredients

🌿 A supportive circle of amazing women 

🌿 Unhurried days with time for beach walks, nature, adventure, and rest

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Your Powerful Woman Retreat Week

As soon as you arrive, you exhale. You step away from routine, responsibility, and noise and into a space designed just for you.

Your Daily Yoga Rhythm

Start your day with energizing morning Yoga in an open-air studio surrounded by jungle sounds.  

Mid-morning Powerful Woman sessions include journaling, meditation, and breath work. Simple practices you can continue to use in your everyday life.

End your day with Yoga Nidra, a deeply relaxing practice that helps you unwind and sleep really well.

Nourish Your Body

Meals are vibrant, fresh and plant-based, prepared by our private chef using local, organic ingredients.

Shared outdoors, family-style they leave time for lots of conversation, laughter, and time to slow down.

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
  • 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
I'm Ready - Sign Me Up!
Donna Davis -
Your Retreat Leader
As a yoga teacher and trainer for over 25 years, my passion has always been to create meaningful, immersive experiences that help women reconnect with what truly matters in their lives.
Life has thrown me its share of curve balls—losing my mom and later undergoing brain surgery were huge wake-up calls. They reminded me that life is short, and we owe it to ourselves to stop living by “shoulds” and doubts.
This is your life—live it fully! It’s time to nurture your inner power, take charge of your health and happiness, and create a life that truly lights you up.
Through nourishing plant-based food, yoga, and intentional living, I believe we can build strength, develop habits that support us, and spark real, lasting change.
Whether it’s through my yoga studio, online platform, TV show, or transformative retreats, my goal is always the same: to inspire women to live their best lives and confidently embrace the incredible possibilities ahead.
This retreat is an invitation for you to do just that! 💛

Donna Davis - Your Retreat Leader

I’ve been teaching yoga for over 25 years, and what I love most is creating experiences that help women feel good — in their bodies, in their minds, and in their lives.
Life has definitely given me a few wake-up calls, including brain surgery several years ago. It reminded me how important it is to stop waiting for the “perfect time” and really enjoy life while we’re living it.
Costa Rica has become one of my favourite places in the world. I love the combination of nature, movement, good food, rest, adventure, and connection. There’s something about being there that helps people relax, breathe deeper, and come back feeling refreshed and energized.
Through yoga, plant-based living, journaling, and simple daily practices, I love helping women create routines and habits that support them long after retreat is over.
I’d love to share this experience with you. 💛
"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
Join us for this transformative experience.
"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 Meditation and Journalling sessions
✔ Space to rest, explore, and reconnect with yourself
✔ A supportive community of awesome 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

✔ It is suggested you arrive in San Jose the evening of December 4 (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


Double Occupancy - Two Queen Beds

  • $2899 USD pp double

Single Occupancy - Limited Availability

  • $3599 USD pp single.  

BOOK YOUR RETREAT

Please read carefully:

Book your retreat by emailing our retreat travel agent Cathy Wassermann 

  1. Include your name and let her know if you are booking with someone else. 

  2. Cathy will send you an online registration form and secure your deposit to hold your room.

  3. 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 Wassermann

Arrival information:

  • It is suggested that you ly into Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) on December 4.

  •  This allows time to settle in, connect as a group, and transition out of travel mode.

  • After breakfast the next morning we take the shuttle to the retreat centre (about 5 hours), stopping for lunch along the way. 

  • 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 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

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

Your Retreat Leader - Donna Davis

Donna Davis is a 500-hour certified yoga teacher with over 25 years of teaching experience. She specializes in yoga and movement for women, with a focus on sustainable strength, stress reduction, and simple daily practices that support long-term health and wellbeing.
As the founder of the Powerful Woman Movement, Donna is based in Ottawa, Canada and has guided hundreds of women through yoga classes, retreats, workshops, and online programs.
From first 5Ks and marathons to first Sun Salutations — and even handstands — she loves helping women build confidence, feel strong in their bodies, and enjoy the process along the way.
"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