Calm Strength & Soul - Costa Rica Oceanside Retreat

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Calm Strength & Soul - Costa Rica Oceanside Retreat

Where Body, Mind and Soul Align
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A Soul-full Experience! Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica - May 19-25, 2027 ( 7 Days, 6 Nights)

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A Soul-full Experience!

7 days. 6 nights. One ocean. A stronger, softer, truer you.

Our Calm Strength & Soul Retreat has been lovingly designed as the place where movement and stillness work together. Come as you are. Leave lighter, stronger and clear about what comes next.

On Costa Rica’s soothing South Pacific coast, where the jungle meets the sea, we invite you into a week that strengthens you from the inside out.

Here, fitness and wellness aren’t separate pursuits. They are one practice. Each morning you move your body with purpose. Each evening you tend to your heart, your mind and your spirit.

You will swing kettlebells to the sound of the waves with Jodi Barrett, creator of the Calm Strength Method, in sessions designed to build real strength and calm your nervous system at the same time.

You will soften into soundscape meditation, ritual and fire circle with Dawn James, who has guided healing retreats on three continents for over 12 years.

Together, through guided journaling and honest conversation, you will explore seven dimensions of wellness that shape a whole, balanced life.

Release what no longer serves you. Receive what you are ready for. Return home strong, in body, mind and spirit.

An Oceanside retreat

Less than 200 steps to the Ocean
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The week ahead

Day 1 - Arrive & Open

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Welcome Ceremony and Sunset Beach Gathering

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Welcome to Calm Strength & Soul Retreat

Arrive at your home for the week and settle into the rhythm of Pura Vida.
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Welcome ceremony

DateWednesday, May 19, 20274 pm
Welcome ceremony to open the week with intention.
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Sunset beach gathering & introductions

Sunset beach gathering & introductions.
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Evening Conversation: What Am I Ready to Release?

Evening Conversation: 'What Am I Ready to Release?' — plus a playful icebreaker to spark connection from day one.

Day 2 - Strength Begins in the Body

Physical · Mental Wellness
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Today we wake the body and quiet the mind

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Beach: Silent Walking Meditation before breakfast ( optional)

DateThursday, May 20, 2027
Morning beach gratitude and intention-setting practice — anchoring into the “why” behind this gentle return.
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Kettlebell Session with Jodi. An introduction to the Calm Strength Method

DateThursday, May 20, 20279:30 am

Session 1: Mobility with Movement
Bodyweight movement with mobility, followed by an introduction to your kettlebell.

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Personal Time

Time1 pm
Duration4 hrs
Swim, journal, lounge, or stroll the beach. Discover the nearby village shops and lunch spots just steps from the retreat — yours to explore at your own pace.
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Wellness Journal Circle: Physical & Mental Wellness.

DateThursday, May 20, 2027

Personal Journal Book provided by Dawn:
What helps me slow down and feel present? We explore how we honour and recharge our bodies, the thought patterns and stresses we carry, and how to notice burnout before it arrives. If my body could talk, it would say…

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Day 3 - Sound & Soul

Emotional · Spiritual Wellness
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Building on yesterday's foundation, today moves from effort into deep stillness.

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Movement & Reflection

A silent walk along the beach and connect with the elements ( light, air, earth, water)

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Kettlebell Session with Jodi: Rhythm and Connection

Kettlebell training focusing on rhythm, connection, and your five-point check-in system.

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Personal Time

Space to rest, integrate, and let the morning's insights settle.
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Wellness Journal Circle: Emotional & Spiritual Wellness

Personal Journal Book provided by Dawn:

What do I need to let go of, and what do I most need to heal? We explore joy, healthy boundaries, and whether we are living in alignment with our values.

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Sound Bath with Dawn

Duration45 minutes
A deeply soothing Sound Bath with Dawn, held under the stars at the oceanside yoga shala.
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Day 4 - A Taste of Costa Rica

Nourishment, culture and connection to the land
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A Delicious Costa Rican Cultural Experience

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Artisan Cacao Plantation Tour & Tasting

"Travel back in time and experience how the Mayans used cacao. Experience a Cacao Ceremony in an authentic Mayan's house.

Then learn how cacao trees grow and get hands-on experience transforming cacao into chocolate.

And yes, lots of taste testing! This is only a small taste of what you will experience at this Artisan Cacao Farm.

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Day 5 - Growing Together

Social Wellness
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Today we celebrate connection and curiosity

Kettlebell Session with Jodi: Rhythm and Connection

DateSunday, May 23, 20279:30 am

Session 3: How Do You Want to Move as You Age?
Training that connects to what you want to keep doing in life. Explore how strength supports the way you want to move now and in the years ahead.

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Personal Time

Process, dream, and let your next steps take shape.
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Wellness Journal Circle: Social Wellness

Personal Journal Book provided by Dawn: Social & Intellectual Wellness. Who supports me, and how can I step outside my comfort zone to grow? We map our support systems and explore what inspires us.

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Day 6 - Ready to Receive

Conscious & Intentional Living
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Adventure * Strength * Ceremony under the stars.

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Morning (optional) Carara Adventure Nature Park

Duration3 hours

Canopy & Zipline Adventure

Fly over the jungle on an unforgettable canopy adventure for everyone, featuring 10 cables and ocean views.

An unforgettable experience full of adrenaline and natural beauty in the heart of Costa Rica.

Ready for a breathtaking adventure? Our canopy tour is perfect for families, couples, and groups looking for thrills and a deep connection with nature.

The adventure begins:

A short 5-minute ride in our 4x4 truck will take you to the top of the mountain, where excitement awaits. From there, you will descend through 10 cables and 12 platforms, including 2 hanging bridges.

Breathtaking views:

Throughout the tour, you will enjoy spectacular views of the mountains of Carara National Park, one of the most visited parks in the country, and the majestic Pacific Ocean.

Get ready to capture amazing photos and create unforgettable memories!

Suitable for beginners and experienced adventurers. This is a spectacular nature-first experience!

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Kettlebell Session with Jodi

How to Continue Training
How do you train at home while staying connected to yourself? We’ll discuss how to keep training, introduce the KBStronger app, and explain how to access your training and stay connected with Jodi.

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Evening Fire Circle: What Am I Ready to Receive?

DateMonday, May 24, 20276:30 pm

A powerful closing ritual around the fire.

Six days ago, we named what we were ready to release. Tonight, around the fire, we open ourselves to what is ready to come in.

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Day 7 - Closing & Commitment

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Carrying It Home

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Closing Circle

Closing words from Jodi and Dawn, followed by each participant sharing what they are carrying home.

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Your Personal Commitment

DateTuesday, May 25, 20278 am

Drawing on a week of journaling, each guest writes a letter to themself, a promise for the person they are becoming. Each letter includes three commitment statements and seven action statements, one for each dimension of wellness.

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Accountability Partner (optional)

DateTuesday, May 25, 20278 am

Before leaving, you choose a retreat colleague to share your commitments with and plan a monthly check-in for the next three months.

What's Included

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What's included

Private and shared room options available

Breakfast and dinner included daily; lunch on your own

All workshops and handouts

Artisan Cacao excursion fees included

Oceanside personal massage

Airport transfers Included, to/from San José (SJO) International airport

All group ground transportation provided

What's not included

Flights to/from Costa Rica

Trip insurance

Carara Adventure Park ( an add-on option)

Entry fee: $125

ABOUT YOUR HOSTS

Meet Dawn and Jodi
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The Calm Strength & Soul Duo!

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Dawn James

Soulfull Healing Retreats

Dawn has designed and hosted retreats on 3 continents over the past 12 years. A guide in emotional healing, soundscape meditations, and energy work, Dawn brings deep presence and soulful ritual to every gathering—helping guests release what no longer serves them and reconnect with what does.

Dawn is also an award-winning author, 14x published author, and guides others to share their story at www.dawnjames.ca

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Jodi Barrett

BPAS | Master Level KBStronger & Kettlebell Kickboxing | MKC (Maxwell Kettlebell Cert) 

Jodi Barrett is the founder of KBStronger and author of I Don’t Do Vanilla. Based in Calgary, she helps people build strength, confidence, and a deeper connection to their bodies through kettlebell training and her Calm Strength approach.

Her coaching combines purposeful movement, breath, and awareness of stress and recovery. Expect clear instruction, honest encouragement, and room to laugh while you learn. She focuses on strength you can use in everyday life and on learning to trust yourself along the way. Learn more at www.kbstronger.com

Map of the trip locations

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A. Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica

Playa Hermosa, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

How to Get Here

Private Group Shuttle Pick Up & Drop off to SJO airport
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Fly to SJO airport code; we look after the rest

We look after you the moment you arrive at Juan Santamaría International Airport ( SJO - airport code). Our private shuttle(s) will pick up the group early in the afternoon at a scheduled time and whisk you from the heart of San Jose city along the Pacific Coast to your final destination, approximately a 90-minute drive.

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