common curiosities
There is a lot to consider when choosing to spend time away from home and work with international travel and an itinerary facilitated by someone else.
Here are some factors I assume you will want to know more about as you decide whether The Edge Retreat is for you.
Do not hesitate to book time or send me a message with any curiosities or concerns you need clarified that aren't here!
what's pavones like?
Pavones is a small surf town at the southern most end of the Southern Zone of Costa Rica. The local community has built its economy around surf and ecotourism, without creating a dominating ecological footprint. The roads are partially paved, but many are still dirt roads and slow going. The beaches are undeveloped: no high rises beachside and miles of black sand, rocky beach ready for your low tide walking. The economy is proudly locally-run: mom & pop shops and absolutely no mainstream chains. People will wave back if you wave; town mainly shuts down around 8PM; the community is extremely proud of its natural beauty. If you want a kind of rustic that feels back to the roots, a no-frills kind of breathtaking splendor, and the kind of quiet that is disturbed by wildlife and waves - Pavones is your place. If you are looking for easy access to modern luxuries and your everyday accoutrements outside of what we serve and offer at the Residence, Pavones may not be the place for you this time.
what's the residence like?
The Edge Residence is the most luxury home available for rent in Pavones. It is about a 10 minute walk from the best swimming beach in Pavones. Perched atop a steep yet walkabout (ability-dependent) hill, you will feel away from it all with the convenience of being able to walk off the property for independent exploration. The space itself is fully air conditioned, providing welcome respite from the February tropical sun. It has high-speed WiFi throughout strong enough for any connection you are required to maintain while you're away. Every bedroom opens out to a wrap around porch with breathtaking views of the water and steps down to an infinity pool overlooking Gulfo Dulce. The common space where the Seed and Soil development sessions will be facilitated is equipped with comfy couch seating and a large dining table to engage with content in a way that suits your needs best. There will be coffee, tea, fresh juice and filtered water throughout the day as well as a constantly refreshed arrangement of tropical snacks
What kind of physical ability is needed?
Unfortunately, The Residence is not ADA approved. There is a set of stairs between the ground floor with the bedroooms and the main floor with the common space. While we will provide transportation to/from all excursions, if you want to be able to leave The Residence you will need to walk down and up a 400 meter hill. Finally, the majority of the excursions I will choose from when curating your itinerary will be physical: surfing, horesback riding, hiking, dancing, etc. We will tailor the activities to push the edge of your ability level within reason.
how unplugged will i be?
I will ask you to leave your phones in your rooms during development sessions and encourage you to bring them only in airplane mode for excursions for photos. That said, this is not a "tech detox" retreat (unless you choose it to be!) There is high speed WiFi available and if you have an international cell plan you will find cell service throughout most parts of town. Because I will be designing a personalized itinerary, if there are any meetings or family touchpoints that are non-negotiable during your time, I'm sure we can accommodate them. What may impact connectivity is the real possibility of power outages. These are common yet most often short-lived. They are almost always welcomed as a reminder to power down and soak up the sights and sounds around us.
Who else will be there with me?
The Edge Retreat is intentionally designed in small group format. There will be three other people attending alongside you; four total with myself as the single and main facilitator. The four attending will share a floor of four private bedrooms. I will be onsite each day before breakfast and will leave The Residence after dinner each night. There is a property manager who lives on-site and is available 24-hours a day. There will be two chefs in the kitchen preparing breakfast, lunch, dinner and the circulation of nourishing snacks. The housekeeper will visit daily. We will invite a yoga instrcutor, pilates instructor and/or a fitness instructor on-site daily based on your personalized fitness goals and the itinerary.
can i bring A Plus One?
This retreat is designed for each person in attendance to go through the full experience. I want you to feel the space and safety to be whatever version of yourself that you need to as you move through the immersion. Having your significant partner or a close family member with you will be a limitation (even if lovingly so.) You may certainly encourage someone close to you to come attend the retreat as a participant.
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I will be hosting a couples transformative retreat at a later date, so if this is something you're interested in, please let me know and stay tuned!
can i bring my team?
Yes! If you'd like to make this retreat an executive offsite, book time with me and we will choose new dates that are best for your team.
what can i expect from the week?
In short: personal growth.
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You will leave this time with an embodied awareness of your self-imposed limitations, practical tactics to continue practicing uprooting and overcoming those limitations. You will have clarity on who you are here to be in this lifetime - and who it is time to show up for in that way. You will leave with a sense of fulfillment and pride of walking your leadership talk and taking yourself on with courage and compassion. '
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How we'll accomplish that: facilitated personal development content, private 1:1 coaching sessions, and a daily itinerary of activities that meet you at your edge. Sometimes these activities will be the group together, in pairs, or individual.
Tell me more about getting there
There are a few different ways to get to The Edge at Pavones.
Check out the options and considerations in more detail here.
What medical care is available?
There is a clinic in Pavones for basic illnesses, ailments and injuries which can arrange emergency medical evacuation to San Jose should it be needed. There is also a pharmacy in town. The nearest hospital for emergency medical care is 1-1.5 hours away.
What is included in the retreat price?
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Two private coaching sessions prior to the retreat to align on your goals and personalize your itinerary.
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Taxi transportation to The Residence once you arrive in Golfito or Pavones.
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Four days of custom personal development programming, designed for leaders at a point of growth and transformation. This is 2-4 hours of group workshops and 30-90 minutes of 1:1 coaching available each day.
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All excursions designed and scheduled specifically to meet and stretch your growth edge.
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Transportation to/from all scheduled activities.
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Optional daily movement, selected and scheduled to support your goals and challenge your growth edge.
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All meals, snacks and natural drinks starting with dinner Saturday night upon arrival and ending with light breakfast that will be available for Friday morning during check-out.
What's not included?
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International airfare / travel costs getting to Costa Rica.
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Domestic airfare / travel costs getting to Pavones.
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Alcohol. The chef may choose to include a wine or cocktail with a dinner, but it will be dependent on the group goals and dynamics. You are welcome to keep wine or beer in the fridge and mix alcoholic beverages after programming is complete.
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Additional wellness services outside of your personalized itinerary. Want an evening yoga session on the pool deck in addition to the morning workout that was scheduled for you? Go for it! Want a deep tissue massage on the deck outside your bedroom? Do it! Want a sunrise surf lesson every morning? We can arrange that. I will ensure you have a full list of options to make your time exceptional, and any additional activities will be an additional cost.
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Accommodations after check-out on Friday February 13th.
What's the cancellation policy?
Once you decide The Edge is the experience you are ready for now, I will ask for a non-refundable $500 deposit. From there, I get it: life happens! If you need to cancel your reservation I will honor an 80% refund up to three months before the retreat and a 50% refund up to two months before the retreat. Cancellations made any closer to the retreat run the risk of being ineligible for a refund.