About this retreat:
The Heroine's Journey Retreat is an invitation for women from all walks of life to come together and explore the transformative journeys of their lives through the lens of Maureen Murdock's "Heroine’s Journey."
We had created a ceremonial retreat experience to honor our sacred faculties of expression, bonding in community, bridging, putting back together, discovering and healing.
Because of the nature of this deep work, it will be a very intimate event - with only 12-14 spaces available. Connecting with the Earth will be essential, and so we have ensured a nature-immersive experience alongside a river, in the footsteps of the highest mountain in Costa Rica: Chirripó. A place of unparalleled beauty, boutique accommodation, gourmet food, movement, ritual, and sisterhood.
This retreat offers a profound space for healing, where each participant’s journey is both witnessed and honored, fostering a unique sense of empathy and communal support among all who attend.
Journey Through Self-Discovery
We will approach each phase of this journey with theory, practice, storytelling, rituals, dance and music chosen to engage the body, mind and heart:
Reflective Learning: Understand the four pivotal phases of transformation—The Rupture, The Descent, The Emergence, and The Return
Movement and Expression: Engage with somatic movement, dance and music to reconnect with your physical self.
Rituals and Circles: Experience the power of shared rituals and women’s circles, fostering deep connections and communal healing
Nature Immersion: Enjoy the enlivening power of the lush surroundings, perfect for reflection and rejuvenation.
Facilitated by
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Costa Rican social entrepreneur, of multicultural origin. Producer of the podcast "The Heroine's Journey," empathy activist, TEDx speaker, and cancer survivor.
She holds a Master's degree in Medical Anthropology from SOAS University of London and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and International Relations from New York University.
As the founder of ConversABLE, she has impacted thousands of people by teaching Nonviolent Communication to government officials, United Nations representatives, and vulnerable communities.
She also serves in the roles of:
Co-founder of Wondermore, facilitating internal and external journeys (intentional travel and experiences).
Co-founder and backing vocalist of the Costa Rican all-women-led band Passiflora, with over 3 million views on YouTube.
Producer of "Resilience," an internationally acclaimed short film about her journey of healing through cancer.
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Nandi is a yoga and contact dance (free movement expression) teacher, Nonviolent Communication facilitator, and co-author of the children's book "Costa Rica para peques."
She loves stories that highlight our shared humanity and creative co-creation, which led her to collaborate with Christine on this project. Nandi also collaborates with Chris on designing intentional travel experiences for women at Wondermore and has extensive experience as a facilitator at ConversABLE. This background provides her with a unique framework that influenced the approach of THJ Podcast, aiming to make it feel closer to the listener's heart.
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Sarah is a seeker, sense-maker, storyteller and somatics practitioner who dances with the question "What does it mean to be human?", and invites people to connect deeply with themselves, others, and the world around us. She practices the martial art of aikido - the art of peace - and is a student of wisdom traditions old and new.
She is a lover of language, music, and nature and is delighted to be a part of The Heroine's Journey Retreat.
About the Heroine’s Journey
The Heroine's Journey (THJ) invites us to move from individualism to interdependence; from self-sacrifice to the art of receiving; from competition to collaboration; from obsession with answers to welcoming questions; from asking "what can I get for myself?" to "how can I serve life?"
Using this archetypal map, we can begin to understand our personal stories of change with deep insight, compassion, and inspiration.
When we embark on the Heroine's Journey, we cross a threshold into a pathless forest.
In the darkness, we must reconnect with our intuition to survive. We learn to embrace chaos and are guided by a different kind of light, an inner knowing.
Daily Itinerary Highlights
Morning Awakening: Start with somatic exercises to awaken the body.
Focused Sessions: Dive deep into each phase of the Heroine’s Journey, from the initial rupture to the eventual return
Community and Connection: Engage in dialogues and group activities to foster support and understanding among participants
Evening Rituals: Participate in mourning rituals, offering a safe space for communal healing and reflection
Río Chirripó is a boutique hotel with comfortable rooms and luxury suites. Join us and explore the lush tropical grounds and delight yourself with exquisite locally sourced healthy dishes.
Río Chirripó prides itself on being a healing sanctuary, located in the mountains of Costa Rica, near the base of the mystical Cerro Chirripó
The word 'Chirripó' comes from the indigenous word meaning 'land of eternal waters'.
The whole region is known for its therapeutic energy and medicinal waters.
Investment
Rates:
Early Bird:
We have limited availability for this rate, so it will be available until July 25th, or until the maximum number of spaces available is reserved. Whichever comes first.
Suite room for single occupancy $1290 +iva = $1460
Standard room for double occupancy (beds are not shared): $780 +iva= $881
Regular: from July 25th to October 15th.
Suite room for single occupancy: $1490 +iva= $1684
Standard room for double occupancy (beds are not shared): $890 +iva= $1006
Late: from October 16th to November 15th
Suite room for single occupancy: $1690 +iva= $1910
Standard room for double occupancy (beds are not shared): $1090 +iva= $1232
Important: We have a limited number of suites available.
What's included:
Accommodation for 3 nights
Delicious and healthy meals (3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners)
Afternoon snacks on days 1, 2, and 3.
Continuous coffee and herbal tea station
Materials
Surprises
What's not included:
Transportation
Additional snacks
Signing up is super easy!
You just need to fill out the registration form and then make the payment according to the accommodation option you want.
Payment methods:
If you are Costa Rican and/or living here: you can pay by bank transfer or with credit or debit card. Additionally, if you have Credomatic cards, you can pay with zero interest for 3 months.
If you live outside of CR: you can pay with credit or debit card.
Bank transfer information:
IMPORTANT: Please send the payment receipt to heroinejourneyproject@gmail.com; the payment receipt is essential to consider you officially registered for the retreat.
USD Account
Christine Raine Rodríguez
ID: 1-1164-0957
IBAN: CR82010200009469889535
BAC Account: 946988953
CRC Account
Christine Raine Rodríguez
ID: 1-1164-0957
IBAN: CR72010200009469889618
BAC Account: 946988961
For card payments and zero interest for 3 months:
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Please consider:
That there are limited spots available for this retreat. Therefore, spaces are reserved upon receipt of payment. If you are unable to make the full payment, you can reserve your spot with a non-refundable deposit of $200. To maintain the Early Bird or Regular price, you must pay the total amount before the end date of that rate; otherwise, the rate applicable will be the one in effect on the date you complete the payment. Please note that for the Early Bird rate, availability of spaces also affects our ability to maintain this rate.
