February 28 – March 7^th, 2025

Facilitators: Holly Celestine & Kimberly Schipke, M.S.

WHY COME? Really, why not? YOU need more

It’s Pura Vida Time

Step out of the confines of your day-to-day and experience the limitless potential of LIFE! Honestly, the reason I LOVE giving retreats is to support the actual experience of living your FULLEST life.

Whether it is profound, life-changing insights revealed during meditation and breathwork or feeling the power and excitement of doing something you never thought possible, a retreat setting allows us to feel, do, and experience MORE LIFE than we even thought possible!

We all need to devote time to allow our nervous systems to decompress, recalibrate, and rejuvenate so that we can see things more clearly. A nature-immersive experience with no hustle and bustle of a tourist town. This immersion in nature allows your nervous and energetic system to relax and unwind.

This 7-day, 7-night, all-inclusive retreat will give you an opportunity to explore and deepen your personal practice of connecting with your inner essence in a way we are unable to in day-to-day life.

The first step in owning your own energy and embodying you gifts is KNOWING and FEELING your own energy. This retreat will fully support you in experiencing more of your authentic self.

Samasati Yoga & Wellness Retreat Center. Samasati is in a rainforest near Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica, providing you with an intimate and authentic environment for nourishing your body, mind, and soul.

Journey to this lush, unspoiled, jungle paradise off the coast of the Caribbean where we will be the only retreat with full access to this 250-acre serene sanctuary. This retreat is for those who desire to be nurtured in letting go of the stressors in life.

Blue-zone Vitality, Energy Focused, & Adaptability!

This retreat is crafted to support recovery from challenging times and for those seeking revitalization! Offering you this sacred space to restore your mind, nourish and recharge your body, as well as deeply reconnect with spirit giving you a total body tune-up.

Samasati literally means awareness and balance. This tranquil environment is perfect for reflection, relaxation, and rejuvenation for a naturally supported return to wholeness. 

The days are lightly structured offering you an opportunity to enjoy light yoga, breathwork, movement, beach time, the pool, nature hikes, waterfalls, as well as spending a day in the life of the Indigenous Reserve of Talamanca at the BriBri Reservation, or simply master the art of doing nothing but relaxing in the jacuzzi or hammock.  

Dining – Farm To Table Delicacies 

Sitting in the mountain overlooking the lush Rainforest and Caribbean Sea below, the dining hall is a covered, open-air restaurant providing a dramatic, and unique dining experience. Serving 3 buffet style, locally sourced farm to table organic meals daily. Selections range from Caribbean fusion, Mediterranean Asian to Central American. Bread and pastries are baked fresh daily. Be ready to indulge in delectable desserts, which often feature chocolate made from organic, local cacao. If you have any day trips or tours planned, the staff will happily pack your lunch for you. 

The restaurant also includes a specialty bar, which serves rich Costa Rican coffee, tea, wine, beer, and fresh cold-pressed juices. The staff will happily accommodate any requests made in advance such as raw, vegan, gluten-free, dairy- free, or soy-free dishes and protein can be added to any meal for an additional cost.  

Release, Recharge, Renew and Have Fun~ 

While the retreat is its own serene sanctuary, you are by no means isolated. You’ll experience local culture, pristine Caribbean beaches with aquamarine waters that are home to both world class surfing and incredible snorkeling. In addition to sun and sand, explore the laid back yet lively town of Puerto Viejo featuring an array of outstanding restaurants, boutiques, bars, coffee shops, and even local farms. 

Indigenous Reserve of Talamanca Tour 

Indigenous Life & Customs, Shaman Visit, Chocolate Tasting & Waterfall! 

We will have an opportunity to experience A Day in the Life at the Bribri reservation, the country’s largest indigenous community and head of the canton of Talamanca.  

The tour includes a visit to a Bribri family where 5 generations live under one roof. There will be direct contact with the lifestyle of these people, where you’ll learn about their houses, how they cook, what plants they use for healing various diseases, how they produce chocolate, and a myriad of details about the Bribri lifestyle. Of course, you’ll get to help prepare and taste the homemade chocolate with different aromas and flavors. You will also be served a typical Bribri lunch. In addition, you will have an opportunity to grind chocolate and discover the secrets of this ancient process. You will also have time to see and purchase souvenirs created by the indigenous handicrafts before your visit ends. 

After the tour, the group will visit one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the area, the Volio waterfall, which is the highest in the area at 35 meters tall. After freshening up in the waterfall pools it’s time to start the journey back to the retreat center.  

Lodging Accommodations – Casitas – Effortless Relaxation 

Each wooden cottage was built with reclaimed wood from the area and are located within walking distance of the main reception and restaurant area. All have spacious verandas overlooking the Rainforest or the Caribbean Sea. Some have an additional bedroom in a lofted area above the main floor. The Casitas can accommodate two to four people. Beds are either King size, Double or Single size. 

Standard Classic Casitas 

Each Standard Casita (pictured above) are in their own secluded area in the forest. The standard accommodation is designed to give you a great deal of privacy and the benefit of developing new friendships and shared experiences with fellow retreat participants if desired. This is also a great way to share the experience with a friend or partner.  

Standard Casitas offer either two Single beds or one double bed on the main level, and a Double bed in the loft, a private bathroom, a terrace with a hammock, and is set in a little tropical garden planted with local flora.  

Premium Private Casitas 

The Premium Casitas (as pictured below) have windows that open to prime views of the Rainforest or the Caribbean Sea. Each of them is in its own secluded area in the forest and has a King bed, a private bathroom, a quiet terrace with a hammock and is set in a little tropical garden with local flora. These Casitas are ideal for couples or for those seeking full private lodging. 

Guest House with Shared Bathroom – Semi- Private Lodging  

For the solo traveler on a tighter budget. Allows for shared living space and two shared bathrooms with a private room for sleeping. Each guest house has a terrace with hammocks and allows the benefit of developing new friendships and shared experiences. Pictured below. 

All Lodging locations Feature: 

• Views of Caribbean Sea and Rainforest 

• Enclosed in its own secluded area within the retreat 

• Private Bathroom  

• The Casitas can accommodate one to four people. Beds are either King size, Double or Single size. 

• Attached Terrace with Hammocks (additional hammocks available upon request) 

• Linens and towels provided 

• Ceiling fan (additional fans available upon request) 

• Laundry service at additional cost ($20 per load) 

Here is a little clip for the BriBri Indian reserve excursion we will doing as a group!

What’s included in your retreat: 

This 7-day, 7-night all-inclusive package has been created to pamper and care for your soul. Enjoy a balance of adventure, breathwork, movement, sound & light therapy, and plenty of quiet down time.  

• One group call to get to know your co-participants and answer any questions prior to our departure date. (approx. 30 days prior to departure) Participate in Group Telegram Chat  

• Overnight accommodations at the COSTA RICA MARRIOTT HACIENDA BELÉN in San Jose on Friday, February 28th   

• Breakfast Saturday morning, March 1st, prior to departure to Samasati Retreat Center 

• Transportation to & from Samasati Retreat Center via private minivan. All parties arrive on 2/28/25 for first night at Marriott, San Jose and everyone departs together via private minivan approx. 9:00 am from the Marriott to retreat center, (approx. 4–5-hour drive). The drive is quite scenic as you will go through the mountains in a national park and stop at a spot serving local food. 

• Samasati Retreat Center accommodations (7 days & 6 nights of pure bliss) 

• 3 Delicious Meals Daily (breakfast, lunch, dinner) – Freshly prepared organic farm to table vegetarian meals with unlimited water, coffee, & tea available as well as fresh smoothies (upon request) with meals. Protein options are available at additional cost. 

• Daily yoga, movement, meditation, & breathwork are available each morning. 

• Private use of 200+-acre retreat center and nature reserve (hiking trails,
  pool, jacuzzi) no other guests will be on site during our stay. 

• Release, Recharge, Renew Workshop hosted by Licensed Vibrational Sound Therapist and Certified Trauma Therapy Coach, Holly Celestine 

• Group VibroAcoustic Sound Bath w/Suzanne Offutt & Holly Celestine 

• Green Light Therapy Workshop and Demonstration w/Kimberly Schipke 

• SpectroChrome Green Laser with Thermography workshop with Kimberly Schipke 

• A day in the life of the Indigenous Reserve of Talamanca – BriBri Reservation – Life, Customs, Shaman Visit, Lunch, Chocolate Tasting & Waterfall. 

• Transportation to beaches and local town for shopping. 

• Jungle bathing 

• Plenty of downtime to In-Joy tranquility, relaxation, and the solace you deserve 

• 1 Sacred Circle Cacao Ceremony (evening event) 

• 1 Sacred Circle Fire Ceremony & Ecstatic Dance (evening event) 

• Closing ceremony celebration dinner with Calypso band   

What’s Not included: 

• Roundtrip airfare to Costa Rica 

• Tipping of guides, drivers, and staff at Samasati  

• Personal expenses for spa treatments, private yoga sessions, personal massages, protein w/meal, and alcoholic beverages 

• Trip Protection Travel Insurance  

• Additional adventure excursions available daily which include: Ziplining, Horseback Riding on the Beach, Cahuita National Park Hiking, white water rafting, bird watching, and other adventure excursions 

• Personal purchases or souvenirs 

You had me at Costa Rica ~ Sign me Up!!

1. Premium Private Casita Accommodations

~Single private occupancy $4200 (one-time payment) or payment plans available. Reserve here.

~Double occupancy – $7600 (one-time payment) or payment plans available. Reserve here.

2. Guest House Accommodations

~Semi-Private Accomodations: $3800 per person (one-time payment). Space is limited to 5 guest rooms. Reserve here.

Refunds: In the unlikely event of the retreat cancellation due to COVID travel restrictions, deposits and payments will be refunded. In all other cases, deposits, and payments for reservations at Samasati are non-refundable, including early departure from retreat. 

We are so excited to offer this retreat hosted by Samsati Yoga & Wellness Retreat Center and we look forward to sharing this journey with you!  

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. You may contact me directly to submit your one-time payment or submit your deposit and set up payment arrangements.  

In Love and light~ Holly@energytuneup.net  936-446-9946 (also on WhatsApp) 

About Your Hosts: 

Holly Celestine is a Licensed Vibrational Sound Therapy Practitioner who is on a mission to liberate and activate human potential by clearing subconscious blockages held in the many layers of the body. 

In pursuit of avenues that bring the entire body into harmony and balance, she found that sound, frequency, and vibration play a vital role in the symbiotic connection to our mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Holly has received multiple certifications in a variety of modalities. She is an International Teacher and Advanced Practitioner for Biofield Tuning and is also a facilitator for Trauma-Tension Release Exercises (TRE), BBTRS Acute Trauma Therapy, Oxygen Advantage Breathwork, Massage Therapy, Usui Reiki Master, and Bodytalk.  

Holly layers her many years of experience with vibrational sound therapy, breathwork, and somatic trauma release therapy for targeted nervous system relaxation helping her clients feel a renewed sense of embodiment and deep inner peace.

Kimberly Schipke, MS is a biomedical engineer and the international resource coordinator for the Foundation for Alternative and Integrative Medicine. After overseeing clinical trials for pharmaceutical companies in 2009, she began studying the biofield, the Vedas, as well as the Zoroastrian culture and their Universal Divine Laws of Light and Sound. She started doing Biofield Tuning in 2012 and was an advanced international teacher for many years. In 2020 she began developing the Spectrochrome Laser to add coherent green light to help neutralize charge in the biofield. She has also recently studied ancient Egyptian temple science and biogeometry to also incorporate their wisdom into her work. Kimberly’s website is www.buygreenlaser.com