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“Pura Vida Retreat” with Jacquie O’Malley

A Retreat For Women

Playa Grande, Costa Rica

April 16-21, 2024

(with Guest Instructor Melinda Williamson)

PURA VIDA is calling you.
 
Are you looking for time to relax, rejuvenate and reset? Are you interested in bringing peace into your life by practicing yoga and meditation? Would you like to detox from negativity, unhealthy food and unwanted habits? Are you ready to jumpstart your body into health and wholeness? 
 
If so, the “Pura Vida” (Enjoy Life) retreat in Playa Grande, Costa Rica is the perfect opportunity for you. Led by skilled and extremely knowledgeable, Jacquie O’Malley, this retreat offers a healing and rejuvenating experience for women of all ages who are ready to reconnect with their inner selves, and rediscover their sense of purpose and joy.

Designed to foster inner transformation and personal growth, this retreat incorporates a blend of mindfulness practices, yoga, oracle card readings, and sound healing, creating an oasis of peace and restoration for women in need of a break from the hectic pace of daily life.

With all meals, accommodation, airport shuttle services, and a magical sunset sailboat ride included, you can allow yourself to fully immerse in the abundant natural beauty and tranquility of Costa Rica, while cultivating mindfulness, self-awareness, and a sense of connection with other like-minded women on the same healing journey.

Whether you’re looking to begin or deepen your mindfulness/yoga practice, explore new spiritual practices, or simply relax and rejuvenate by the beach, the “Pura Vida” retreat offers a supportive and nurturing space where you can reconnect with yourself, and leave feeling renewed, empowered, and connected to the beautiful goddesses around you.

 

Meet Your Retreat Leaders

Jacquie’s passion for wellbeing began at an early age following the loss of her mother, which ignited her spiritual journey to search for meaning within herself. Throughout the years, she has pursued various avenues towards personal development, including a Masters Degree in Counseling, Level 1 & 2 Holistic Life Coaching, a three-month personal retreat in Spain, and multiple silent retreats globally. For over two decades, she has been guiding and coaching individuals and groups, and teaching mindfulness for over 10 years. Additionally, she leads monthly women’s circles, creating a supportive space for women to connect and grow.

As a testament to the transformative power of mindfulness, Jacquie is a living example of how it has helped her manage her emotions and overcome daily stressors, start her own business, and be the mother she has always wanted to be. It has positively impacted her family, friends, and clients’ lives, and she is passionate about sharing this with others to help them feel more joyful and connected to themselves.

When not working, Jacquie enjoys cooking plant-based meals, rollerblading, dancing, and reading. She also loves watching Ted Lasso, hanging out with like-minded people, being in nature, and traveling.

Melinda set out on her wellness path in 2001 to care for patients as a registered nurse.  She found her niche in labor and birth and felt most at home caring for women and empowering her patients to use their intuition and power in birth and motherhood. It became clear in the birth room that simply her presence in support of women changed the energy dynamic. She began to understand the strong energy of a woman’s heart as the perfect support in all areas of life. 
Jacquie came into Melinda’s life in her late 30s and taught her how to sit still and listen through mindfulness, which caused a real “shake-up” in her life, opening her eyes to her conditioned lifestyle. Studying yoga and completing her RYT 200 hour Vinyasa Flow training changed her understanding of higher power and her connection to Spirit and the Earth. 

She went on to study Divine Mother in the Priestess Rising Magdalene Rose Mystery School where she connected deeply to her sisters all over the world and began to feel our ancestral wounding and understand the change this world needs to propel the divine feminine. During this time, she awakened her Wild Woman Archetype and deepened her understanding of her authentic self.  She learned the ancient art of Women’s Circles and the power that women feel and radiate when in circle together. Her future lies in holding sacred space for herself and women anywhere who desire to deepen their connection to their true authentic selves without apology.

Sample Schedule

7-7:30am Sunrise Meditation

7:30-8:30am Morning Vinyasa Class

9-10am Breakfast

FREE TIME

12:30-1:30pm Lunch

FREE TIME

6:30-8:30pm Dinner

9-10pm Restorative Yoga

About The Venue

This boutique beach hotel is the perfect spot for a Playa Grande vacation with close proximity to the beach and consistent surf. Visitors can enjoy the two onsite yoga studios with year-round retreat offerings and the Playa Grande restaurant located in the treetops which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and a sunset happy hour. The hotel hosts special events and several weddings each year, but it is the people and the overall vibe that make it truly special and worth experiencing. Just 75 meters from one of the most beautiful white sand beaches in the world, Playa Grande’s three-mile stretch offers numerous surf breaks for visitors to explore.

Please see www.ripjackinn.com for more information

What’s Included:

  • Five nights lodging at Rip Jack Inn in Playa Grande, Costa Rica
  • Three meals daily in a tree top restaurant
  • Daily yoga and meditation with Jacquie
  • Shuttle service to and from Liberia airport
  • Sunset sailboat excursion
  • Concierge service
  • High speed WiFi

What’s NOT included:

  • Airfare to Liberia
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Tips
  • Extra Excursions
  • Laundry
  • Spa Treatments
  • Travel Insurance

Things To Keep In Mind:

  • A $750 deposit is require to hold your spot
  • Final payment is due 1/9/24
  • Due to the financial responsibility of Jacquie and Panacea Retreats for booking and holding the retreat property, all payments are non refundable. It is strongly recommended that you purchase travel insurance within 14 days of booking to access “Cancel Anytime” coverage (Travelguard, Squaremouth, Tinleg and Good Allianz are good options).
  • It is strongly recommend you wait until the trip is confirmed to run before booking airfare or making any non-refundable travel arrangements.
  • Fly into Liberia airport ideally by 3pm
  • Currently, there are no COVID requirements to enter Costa Rica or the United States (for US citizens)

Please reach out to Erin at erin@panacearetreats.co with any additional questions.

Accommodations

Pick and choose your preferred room below. All rooms have private bathrooms, air conditioning, in-room safe, and ceiling fans. Pricing includes lodging, three meals a day, airport transfers, a sunset sailboat excursion and daily yoga and meditation. We will do our best to place you with a suitable roommate, if you’re looking for one. If we’re unable to find one, you’ll be placed in a single room accommodation.

 

Prices are all *PER PERSON*

Standard Room Single $2597 

These rooms are located under the restaurant so they are the most budget friendly rooms due to some noise (possibly until 10pm). They are each tastefully and individually decorated. Each hotel room has a small outdoor patio and a hammock hanging out front. The hotel rooms have one queen and one single bed.
 
*It is very hard to hear sounds of the restaurant with A/C or fan on.
 
Includes: Air Conditioning, Private Baths, Daily Housekeeping, Ceiling Fans, Coffee Maker, Toiletries, Hot Water and an In-Room Safe.
 

Standard Room Shared (For Two) $2347pp

These rooms are located under the restaurant so they are the most budget-friendly rooms due to some noise (possibly until 10pm). They are each tastefully and individually decorated. Each hotel room has a small outdoor patio and a hammock hanging out front. The hotel rooms have one queen and one single bed.
 
*It is very hard to hear sounds from the restaurant with A/C or fan on.
 
Includes: Air Conditioning, Private Baths, Daily Housekeeping, Ceiling Fans, Coffee Maker, Toiletries, Hot Water and an In-Room Safe.
 

Deluxe Room Single- $2695

The two rooms are located in a stand alone building that include an outdoor patio space. They are each tastefully and individually decorated. Rooms include either a Double, Queen or a King Bed.
 
Includes: Outdoor Seating, 32″ Flat Screen TV, Mini Fridge, Air Conditioning, Private Baths, Daily Housekeeping, Ceiling Fans, Coffee Maker, Toiletries, Hot Water and an In-Room Safe.
 

Deluxe Room Shared (For Two) $2397pp

The two rooms are located in a stand alone building that include an outdoor patio space. They are each tastefully and individually decorated. Rooms include either a Double, Queen or a King Bed.
Includes: Outdoor Seating, 32″ Flat Screen TV, Mini Fridge, Air Conditioning, Private Baths, Daily Housekeeping, Ceiling Fans, Coffee Maker, Toiletries, Hot Water and an In-Room Safe.

Bungalow (For Two) $2455pp

*Only 1 available, please reach out about single person pricing
The bungalow has two queen size beds in a room separated by French doors. The front room comes with a comfy couch. The bathroom has an open spa type shower with smooth river rocks on the floor to massage your feet after a day at the beach. The bungalow has beautiful Costa Rican hardwood throughout.
 
Includes: Outdoor Seating, 32″ Flat Screen TV, Mini Fridge, Air Conditioning, Private Baths, Daily Housekeeping, Ceiling Fans, Coffee Maker, Toiletries, Hot Water and an In-Room Safe.

Suite (For Two) $2697pp

*Only 1 available, please reach out about single person pricing
Suites have one large bedroom, and a large living room with kitchenette.  Each family suite has an outdoor patio that overlooks one of our two swimming pools.
Includes: Outdoor Seating, 32″ Flat Screen TV, Mini Fridge, Air Conditioning, Private Baths, Daily Housekeeping, Ceiling Fans, Coffee Maker, Toiletries, Hot Water and an In-Room Safe.
 
 

Suite (For Three) $2445pp

*Only 1 available, please reach out about single person pricing
Suites have one large bedroom, and a large living room with kitchenette.  Each family suite has an outdoor patio that overlooks one of our two swimming pools.
Includes: Outdoor Seating, 32″ Flat Screen TV, Mini Fridge, Air Conditioning, Private Baths, Daily Housekeeping, Ceiling Fans, Coffee Maker, Toiletries, Hot Water and an In-Room Safe.

 

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