Expand Beyond Recovery La Anita Rainforest Jungle Retreat, Costa Rica

A healing retreat for recovering women who want to feel grounded, inspired, connected—and wildly alive.

The Expand Beyond Recovery La Anita Rainforest Jungle Retreat is designed for women in recovery who feel disconnected, stalled, or uninspired—and are ready to reconnect with their wisdom, their bodies, and the magic of nature.

Because you deserve to expand beyond recovery.

You deserve to feel rooted, vital, intuitive, and whole.

Why This Retreat?

Recovery—just like life—moves in cycles. Some seasons feel expansive. Others feel stagnant. You may outgrow your practices, feel stuck in your story, or crave deeper community and guidance.

After facilitating 30+ transformative retreats, one truth has become undeniable:

When recovering women gather, magic unfolds.

And when we gather in a place as sacred as La Anita, Mother Nature becomes an active part of your healing.

Imagine…

✨ Beginning your mornings with quiet connection

Sipping coffee on your veranda as hummingbirds dart through flowering bushes. Feeling rested, present, and in tune with yourself.

✨ Deep embodiment practices that support lifelong recovery

Trauma-informed yoga, gentle movement, meditation, and Qigong designed to calm your nervous system and reconnect you to your body. Practices you can bring home to continue your healing.

✨ Circles that awaken your inner wise woman

Daily sharing, listening, and learning with like-minded recovering women—expanding your capacity for love, truth, and emotional resilience.

✨ Nourishment from the land itself

Savoring authentic Costa Rican dishes made with cacao, tropical fruits, herbs, vegetables, and medicinal plants grown directly on the farm. Feeling nourished, grounded, and restored.

What’s Included

A full Expand Beyond Recovery program blending healing, embodiment, and soul-centered connection:

• Meditation & Breath Practices

• Daily Sharing Circles

• Trauma-Informed Yoga / Dance / Qigong

• Workshops + Optional 1:1 Coaching

• Cacao & Chocolate Tour + Ceremony

• Local Costa Rican Cooking Class

• Spacious downtime for rest, reflection, and integration

Optional add-ons:
Massage/bodywork with local therapist Graciela, horseback riding, rainforest hikes, hot springs + volcanic mud experiences (additional fees apply).

About La Anita Rainforest Ranch

Located in a lush valley between the Miravalles, Rincón de la Vieja, and Santa Maria volcanoes, La Finca Anita is a working Costa Rican farm surrounded by extraordinary biodiversity.
Here you’ll find:

• Cacao, heart of palm, tropical fruits, herbs & vegetables

• Medicinal plants and exotic flowers

• Wildlife found nowhere else on earth

If you crave nature, quiet, and deep connection—this retreat is for you.

Travel to La Anita

La Anita is approximately 1.5 hours from Liberia International Airport (LIR).

Your retreat includes:
✔ Private group shuttle to and from the airport
✔ Support with travel planning

Two affordable, comfortable hotels sit directly across from the airport if you’d like to arrive early or stay an extra night—each offering free airport shuttles. And if you’d like to get in some beach time before or after you leave, the airport in Liberia is only a half-hour from two beaches – Playa Hermosa and Playa Coco.

Who This Retreat Is For

This experience welcomes women recovering in any area of their lives—substance recovery, burnout recovery, emotional recovery, life transitions, relationship healing, and beyond.

In honor of those recovering from substances, this is a fully sober retreat. No alcohol or drugs are permitted on the property.

Give Back with Your Healing

A portion of all proceeds supports the SHE RECOVERS® Foundation, helping continue their mission to end stigma, inspire hope, and create community for women in or seeking recovery.

Join Us in Costa Rica!

Give yourself a week to breathe, reclaim your power, reconnect with your intuition, and expand what recovery feels like in your body and your life.

Escape to the rainforest.

Return to yourself.

Expand Beyond Recovery

Prices are in US dollars.

 Payments are strictly non-refundable, no exceptions can be made.  

Please confirm your retreat dates in your calendar before you book and before you make your final payment ($500 deposit to secure your spot; payment plan options are available). In the event of a cancellation, partial transfers of fees paid to a future retreat MAY be permitted; based on specific circumstances and available retreat options. 

By registering and paying your deposit for this retreat, you agree to the above cancellation policy.

Thank you for your kind attention and adherence.

Payton Kennedy, CPRC, RYT, SRDC

Founder, Expand Beyond Recovery, Lead Facilitator

Payton Kennedy is a women in long-term recovery from alcohol use disorder, co-dependency, overworking/burnout, and relinquishment trauma. She is the founder of Expand Beyond Recovery, a program for recovering women featuring embodiment, movement, curated and original content & coaching activities. She writes a monthly journal on recovery topics. She works and volunteers with the SHE RECOVERS Foundation - a North American organization committed to supporting women in recovery.  

Payton is Dancing Mindfulness Facilitator (Institute for Creative Mindfulness) and creator of SHE RECOVERS Dance, a guided movement experience promoting self-awareness, body positivity, freedom, joy, and empowerment. Payton is currently studying 5 Animal Qigong Teacher Training with White Tiger Qigong.  She is also a certified Life & Professional Recovery Coach, a SHE RECOVERS Coach, and a certified Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher. She offers private 1:1 coaching and yoga, as well as group programs and sessions including the Embodied Book Club and the Empowered (Word of the Year) program.

"It is true bliss to guide and create spaces for women seeking healing, change and growth. My mission is to help women embrace their unique lived experiences and cultivate a resilient, joyful, embodied and expansive recovery, no matter what they are recovering from."

Rebecca Sawyer, Retreat Coordinator & Movement Guide

Rebecca is grateful to be in recovery from alcohol use disorder, trauma and cancer. Her journey of sobriety and the healing has reaffirmed her belief in the strength of authenticity and vulnerability, as well as the potential for positive transformation no matter what you are recovering from. 

Rebecca has a background in event planning and coordination, and has traveled the world both professionally and for leisure. She is a passionate and dedicated yoga, dance and fitness coach/instructor, known for infusing her classes with a blend of mindfulness, strength, and joy. Rebecca has been part of creating Adaptive Fitness programs as she is committed to making health and wellness accessible to to all, and at any age. 

 We are all thrilled to share space with you, support and guide you into an expanded version of your recovery and healing!

 Q. I've never been to Costa Rica. What's the airport and customs like?

A. The Liberia International Airport is a small and easily-navigated airport. In our experience, customs is a efficient process. We will be organizing shuttle service to and from the airport. For maximum efficiency, we ask that check in with us BEFORE you book your flight; flights arriving between 2PM and 5PM on arrival day are optimal. You also might want to consider coming in a day or two earlier to either relax and decompress from travel at one of two nearby hotels OR have a beach day at one of the nearby beach communities. 

Our check-out time on departure day is 11AM but our private shuttle service will bring the group to the airport together (there are good amenities and shopping at the airport) for the earliest flight out.

Q. I've never been on a recovery retreat. What can I expect?

A. You can expect an intentionally curated experience that includes both rest from your busy life and a reset or reaffirmation of your recovery (no matter what it is that you are recovering from). Connection is paramount on this journey...spending time with women who are on a similar path and yet unique in experience, is inspiring and impactful. A retreat can be a time when you create space for healing, for reflection and for envisioning what is next. It can also be a time to reconnect to yourself and practice deep rest. Every retreat is different and there is no right way to do one! If you come with an open mind and open heart, yours will be exactly what you need! 

Q. Okay, I see "rainforest"...will it be raining all the time? What will the weather be like?

A. November is the transition month between the rainy and dry season in the Upala region of Costa Rica; each passing day brings less rain. In previous years, we've had an equal amount of rain and sun. Day time temps average in the mid 80s and stay fairly warm at night. Rains can occur daily, but typically don't last long. When the sun is out, it can be very warm! 

In our experience, the rains at La Anita Rainforest Ranch are a part of the healing and cleansing experience of this retreat. The lush, green jungle and abundance of flora and fauna is a living example of this. That said, if you are someone who suffers from seasonal depression disorder or just simply prefers more sunnier and dry environments, this retreat might not be for you. Recommended gear for rain is a waterproof hiking boot or rubber boot, a rain jacket and a hat. You might also want to bring a small umbrella for walks back to your cabin at night.

Q. What about bugs...particularly mosquitoes? 

A. There are mosquitos, spiders and other "creepy-crawlies" in Costa Rica - we are in the jungle of course! We recommend bringing repellent along for outdoor activities and closed-toe shoes for walking jungle paths. Unless you are immune-comprised or have specific health reasons, you do not require any vaccinations for Costa Rica travel. 

Q. What do I need to bring with me? Will you provide a packing list?

A. Yes, we will provide a packing list and complete Retreat Guide closer a few months out so you can plan accordingly.

Q. Are there any stores nearby in case I need something?

A. There is cute little store (a "soda" as they are known in CR) a short walk away. There is also a store with basic supplies a 10-minute drive from La Anita.

Q. Do you recommend travel/health or trip cancellation insurance? 

A. We do! Life happens, please protect your investment and yourself while traveling. Think of it as self-care. :)

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