Ser Visto
Retreat with Deva Shantay & Elena Brower
December 7-14, 2024, at Loma Sagrada in Nosara, Costa Rica
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To be seen is a gift…
This intimate retreat explores what it means to see and be seen through practice, in a small group, with pockets of silence, steeping your cells in the warmth and nourishment of the natural world.
Each day, experience:
Yoga, meditation, ceremony and other portals of connection. Time to travel within and discover deeper depths of Self. Each experience curates the experience of Ser Visto (to be seen).
The intimate container in the sacred Costa Rican jungle will hold you safely, inviting you to see and be seen, welcoming vulnerability, releasing old patterns that bind, to align with your true north.
Each meal, taste:
Be nourished by organic, local ingredients prepared with Ayurvedic principles, to cultivate health and wellness. In Ayurveda, all dis-ease begins in the gut; at Loma Sagrada, health and wellness is at the forefront of our practices. See firsthand what it takes to bring food to your plate once you explore the seven acres of restored pasture. Witness how permaculture transforms an arid environment into a food oasis. From the fruit orchard to the herb terraces, food garden surrounded by chickens and bees to your plate, your culinary experience is curated to foster balance and harmony within your body and around us all.
Each night, rest:
Flowing with Mother Nature is another important aspect of being in retreat at Loma Sagrada. With both sunrise and sunset experienced each day and night from the top of the sacred knoll, you’ll have twelve hours of light, 6am-6pm hours. Close to the equator, establishing a healthy daily rhythm is an integral part of your experience. Once night falls, you will sense the energetic shift from vibrancy toward nurturance; the flow of each day will ride this gentle, relaxing wave. Wind down consciously to prepare for deep rest, so necessary for connection and healing.
Your Guides
Deva and Elena have dedicated their lives to being in service; their shared desire is to hold space for you to discover your purpose, your healing and new depths of meaning.
DEVA SHANTAY
Seer and visionary endowed with the gift of intuitive sight, master yoga therapist (E-RYT 500, IYT 1000), Ayurvedic practitioner and chef, advanced medicinal aromatherapist, fine artist, dedicated mother and co-creator of True Nature Healing Arts Foundation in Carbondale, Colorado, USA and Loma Sagrada in Nosara, Costa Rica—two sacred spaces that support inspiration, connection and self-discovery. Deva supports clients in understanding their karmic obstacles so they can discover and live their life purpose. She is able to see deeply into her client’s subconscious, bringing awareness to that which is unresolved, suggesting ways to call forth greater alignment, harmony and purpose. Currently residing in Costa Rica, offering individual and group sessions (virtually and in-person), workshops, retreats and yoga teacher trainings globally.
ELENA BROWER
Mother, mentor, poet, artist, volunteer, bestselling author and host of the Practice You Podcast, Elena Brower has taught yoga and meditation since 1999. After graduating Cornell University in 1992, she designed textiles and apparel for almost a decade before shifting her focus to yoga, meditation, art and writing. Her books, Art of Attention, Practice You, Being You and Softening Time walk us through stages of practice, life and listening. Elena's Perceptive Parenting audio course is a key resource for parents; her yoga practices and meditations are featured on Glo. She works to elevate bright futures for girls, women and children through her support for Girls on Fire Leaders, On The Inside and Free Food Kitchen. She received the Buddhist Precepts from Roshi Joan Halifax in 2023 and is now a candidate for Chaplaincy. Her spoken word poetry can be heard on Above & Beyond's Flow State albums.
Location
LOMA SAGRADA (Sacred Knoll)
NOSARA, COSTA RICA
On-Site Lodging
LOMA SAGRADA
Brand new, custom, ecological, award-winning accommodations in a one-of-a-kind jungle setting, featuring luxurious contemporary design with locally harvested teak wood and organic linens.
Main House
2 rooms + 2 baths (sleeps 4)
The Main House features two private rooms that can accommodate a king or two twin-size beds for a couple or two singles.
Each room has a sitting area, full bathroom and balcony overlooking the jungle and ocean with panoramic views and epic sunsets over the pacific.
Pricing:
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY—$10,720 /pp
SINGLE OCCUPANCY—$12,720
Guest House
2 rooms + 2 baths (sleeps 4)
The Jungle Guest House features two private rooms with king beds and full baths.
The rooms share a full kitchen, living room and patio nestled in the jungle in a beautifully constructed repurposed shipping container.
Pricing:
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY—$10,470 /pp
SINGLE OCCUPANCY—$12,470
Garden House
1 room + 1.5 baths (sleeps 2)
The Jungle Garden House sits above the permaculture farm in a U-shaped floor plan with private sleeping areas featuring two queen beds with a shared bathroom.
Below the bedrooms there is a prep kitchen for the food garden with a second, half bathroom.
Pricing:
SINGLE OCCUPANCY—$10,220 /pp
Off-Site Lodging
Ansui House
In Nosara's South Guiones beach, Ansui House is a quiet, safe home in a gated community, surrounded by nature offering a fully equipped kitchen and common space, a saltwater infinity pool with ocean views and quiet workspaces allowing you to immerse in deep peace.
We will provide a shuttle to escort for our guests to/from Loma Sagrada daily.
Amethyst Room
King bed + ensuite bath (sleeps 2)
The corner king bedroom has a full ocean view, a larger desk at which two people can work, a closet with hanging space, shelf space and drawers.
With the largest bathroom in the house, this room also has an oversized soaking tub for two, a private outdoor garden for post-shower or post-tub, a double sink and yummy robes for two. On the corner of the property, this room is the most private, surrounded by trees and plantings.
Rose Room
Queen bed + ensuite bath (sleeps 2)
The queen bedroom has a full ocean view, its own ensuite bathroom with shower, a queen bed that can become two twin beds, a private patio and space for practice or movement, a closet with hanging, shelf and drawer space, plus a desk and a dedicated shelf for your carry-on suitcase.
Pricing:
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY—$10,500 /pp
SINGLE OCCUPANCY—$12,500
Emerald Room
Queen bed + ensuite bath (sleeps 2)
The queen bedroom has a full ocean view, its own ensuite bathroom with shower, a queen bed that can become two twin beds, a private patio and space for practice or movement, a closet with hanging, shelf and drawer space, a desk and a dedicated shelf for your carry-on suitcase.
Pricing:
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY—$10,500 /pp
SINGLE OCCUPANCY—$12,500
Amenities
All accommodations are designed with locally harvested teak wood and organic linens, AC, Wifi, an in-room safe and laundry facilities onsite.
Property
The seven acre property is comprised primarily of pristine Costa Rican jungle with a creek on the north side and ranch land with cows and horses to the south.
It’s a short walk to two wonderful beaches, Playa Guiones with some of the best surf in the country and Playa Garza, a local’s paradise and quiet fishing village.
As the crow flies, the property is 900 feet from the ocean, with the top of the knoll sitting at 125 feet above sea level, offering Panoramic views in every direction and postcard sunsets over the Pacific.
Sanitation
We have three Bionest septic systems that turn human waste into clean water that can be used to drip-irrigate the landscape.
Water
With our dedication to clean land, water and air, we created a state-of-the-art water purification system that creates medical-grade purified water but then adds minerals and energy, creating a drinking water we call “Fountain of Youth.” The water system removes chemicals such as fluoride and chlorine from the water as well as heavy metals and sediment.
Pool
We also have one of two freshwater pools in Costa Rica (quite possibly all of Central America), that does not employ chemicals like chlorine, bromine or saltwater to manage water quality. Saltwater pools utilize a process that still creates and uses chlorine to manage the water. In our pool, biological life is managed holistically with various high-tech equipment from all over the world, creating a medicinal and soothing swimming experience.
Food
We have worked to enhance the natural environment through holistic building techniques and permaculture design which aligns the natural flow patterns of the sun, wind, water and land. We have three primary growing areas situated within the lush jungle landscape.
First, there is an organic jungle garden with chickens, beehives, an herb drying room, and a biodigester that composts food scraps and other organic waste into a liquid fertilizer and gas that powers the Jungle Garden Casa’s stove.
Second, we planted a fruit orchard on the top of the knoll, surrounding the Temple Rancho ceremonial site, with over 30 species of fruit trees. You can walk through a meandering pathway to pick and enjoy the amazing exotic fruits.
The final growing area is a multi-leveled herb terrace with both medicinal and culinary herbs, that includes a fire circle and purification lodge. Our goal is to grow much more food than we need and share it with the community.
Details
INCLUDES
Yoga, Meditation Connection & Ceremony with Deva & Elena
3 Gourmet, Organic, Meals Per Day
World-Class Lodging (With A/C)
NOT INCLUDED
Flights To/From Costa Rica
Airport Transfer To/From Loma Sagrada
Gratuity For Loma Sagrada Staff
Optional Spa Treatments
PAYMENTS
A non-refundable and non-transferable $500 deposit is required to reserve participation. Don’t wait, room availability is limited. 50% payment is due with acceptance and the final 50% of payment is due 45 days (October 23rd) before the retreat.
REFUNDS
The $500 deposit is non-refundable. The 1st installment of 50% payment is refundable until 45 days before the retreat. After October 23rd all payments are non-refundable. Please, do not make any travel arrangements before receiving confirmation of registration.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
It is highly recommended that you purchase Travel Insurance, which protects your investment in case you need to cancel (including “cancel for any reason” coverages), as well as coverages for expenses incurred due to weather & travel delays, personal property loss, and emergency medical services needed during your trip. Please review policies carefully to choose the coverage you need.