Nature Immersion: A journey inward
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About this Event
During this experience you get to embrace everything about yourself, within a safe healing space surrounded by nature. This retreat will take you in a deep and loving therapeutic experience of self awareness within the exhuberant and peacefull nature of Macaw Lodge.
Batsù Journey has devoted many years to the manifestation of the heart path and Carmela will carefully guide you and offer you tools for inner inquiry while immersed in a gorgeous mountain lodge where Costarican nature truly manifests. You will feel the space needed to go deep into inner work and stand strong on the needs of your mind, body and spirit. During this retreat you will join Carmela in daily Meditations, Yoga practices, sound bath sessions, many visits to the river and a closing ceremony with delicious Cacao drinking.
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You will Receive
- Daily Meditations and Pranayama practices in introductory course modality.
- Daily morning Body Flow Yoga sessions for all levels.
- A full body relaxation workshop using Thai Massage techniques.
- Afternoon Therapeutic Yoga and relaxing sessions with Sound Healing.
- Many walks and Meditation experiences at the river.
- Each participant gets a Tarot card reading in a one on one session with Carmela.
- A loving closing ceremony where we share drinking of locally grown Cacao as an offering to the time spent together.
- Hapé and Sananga, shamanic medicine application. These medicine plants are not psychoactive and they are offered to enhance and deepen the innerwork during meditation. This is completely optional and thourough explanations will be given during the retreat.
- Free time to rest and enjoy the beautiful venue will be also an important part of this retreat.
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When & Where
January 8 - 12 2026
April 1 - 7 2026About Macaw Lodge, San José, Carara
Nestled among the hills and lush jungles of the Cerros de Turrubares, in the Central Pacific region of Costa Rica, Macaw Lodge is more than just an eco-resort. It is a paradise where you can pamper your senses and discover the genuine natural wonders of Costa Rica.
Around the lodge is a tropical botanical garden of 5 hectares with more than 500 species of heliconias and bromeliads from all over the world, including ornamental, medicinal and agricultural plants. Wherever you look or walk there is something amazing to see and experience! The 264-acre property offers eight acres of cultivated trails where you can stroll through the giant black bamboo forest, hike to the waterfall and take a refreshing swim, enjoy a break in the gazebo overlooking the lagoon or take refuge in the palm forest. Stop to participate in a rejuvenating exercise at one of the two outdoor yoga studios, explore the fruit and cocoa orchard, or take a guided tour of the sustainable farming operation and learn more about hydroponics, aquaponics, vermiculture and composting.
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The Yoga Classes & Meditations:
The morning meditation sessions will be guided with simple pranayama (breath work) tools and some sound healing support.
The morning yoga sessions will be dedicated to alignment, sequencing, creating strength and mobility within healthy boundaries.
The therapeutic sessions will be intended for full body, mind and heart relaxation through yin and restorative yoga, along with sound healing and basic calming massage techniques.
The main goal for these practices will be to guide the participant to move and open space in the body, to be able to relax and ground.
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The Inner Journey
Carmela encourages inner work as much as any other practice during her retreats. Her psychology background enhances the possibility of working the heart path and opening support spaces for the participants to willingly address emotional weights. This work is done with extreme care and responsibility for everyone to feel safe.
Also Carmela has chosen the loving and powerful essence of Cacao, Hapé and Sananga as medicines plants to be carefuly offered and honored during her retreats.
The shamanic sessions remind us that everything is interconnected and that the closeness to the natural world could provide answers and wonderful findings regarding our deepest emotional inquiries.
The teacher creates a safe and sacred space for all these magnificent teachings to do their work, providing integration and support.
Rates Include:
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Yoga practices, meditations, workshops, ceremonies and hikes.
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Accommodations in Macaw Lodge
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This is one of Macaw Lodge’s highlights. The food is absolutely amazing, healthy and preprared with so much love by local women.
(Any food restriction will be carefully attended.)
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All day coffee and tea station.
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One comfortable shuttle there and back will be taking all the participants to the retreat.
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Carmela will surprise you with a loving and thoughtful present to welcome you to this experience.
Rates per Person in USD:
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Standard double occupancy (room for two)
January 8 - 12 (4 nights): $1260 usd
April 1 - 7 (6 nights): $1670 usd
Beautiful and spacious room with 2 queen beds, spectacular lake view, private bathroom with all amenties.
Wifi available.
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Standard single occupancy (1 person)
January 8 - 12 (4 nights): $1460 usd
April 1 - 7 (6 nights): $1970 usd
Beautiful and spacious room with 2 queen beds, spectacular lake view, private bathroom with all amenties.
Wifi available.
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Bungalow double (bungalow for two)
January 8 - 12 (4 nights): $1300 usd
April 1 - 7 (6 nights): $1730 usd
Bungalow with 1 single bed and 1 queen bed, private balcony with amazing mountain view, private bathroom with all amenities.
Wifi available.
FAQs
These rates don’t include:
-Airfare.
-Extra beverages.
-Accommodations in San José.
-Transportation in San josé.
-Travel insurance.
Arriving to Costa Rica:
-Airport to fly into: Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
-Recommended hotels to stay in San José if you arrive before the event, 10 minutes from the airport and located in a very nice area:
Double Tree by Hilton, Cariari, Aeropuerto. Free airport shuttle!
Country Inn and Suites by Radisson, San José Aeropuerto (best price). Free airport shuttle!
Payment Methods:
-PayPal to Carmela: carmela@batsujourney.com
- Direct deposit through Charles Schwab Bank (USA):
Mark Washburn
Zelle: washburn@jambotrade.com
Name: M (space) Washburn
- Wire Transfer to Costa Rica:
Carmen Valverde
Bac San Jose
IBAN account: CR92010200009476787025
-$300 (non refundable) deposit to reserve your space.
-For a full refund, we require at least 30 days’ notice prior to the start date of the retreat.
-Cancellations made within 15-29 days of the start date will receive a 50% refund.
-Cancellations made within 14 days of the start date are not eligible for a refund.
-If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another individual. Please notify us at least 7 days in advance of the retreat start date to facilitate the transfer.
-Participants who do not show up for the retreat without prior notice will not be eligible for a refund or transfer of registration.
-In the event of unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters, political unrest, or other situations beyond our control, we reserve the right to cancel the retreat. In such cases, participants will receive a full refund.
-If we must cancel the retreat for any reason other than force majeure, participants will receive a full refund of all payments made to date.
-Please note that refunds will be processed within 30 days of receiving the cancellation notice. We recommend that participants consider purchasing travel insurance to protect against unforeseen circumstances that may necessitate cancellation.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.