Wild Women's Jungle Retreat

Join us for a hands-on creative immersion in the jungle. Go to depths you can only reach when held by a wild and healthy ecosystem, hosted by the local people who tend it. With enough time to not just taste but truly live a different way of life--one where every day we're woken by the sunrise and monkeys, the rain punctuates our moments of release, and our daily routines are rituals following nature's cycles--give yourself an opportunity to remember your own nature and your own wild. We'll be learning new hands-on skills and creating in artistic ways, spending time in the potent portals of the raw jungle, creek and ocean, and sharing in womb-focused group activities, all supported by El Cerrito's local hosts who are experts in living with and from the jungle. Come to give your body a profound reset, come to touch new internal depths, come to remember how powerful your own two hands are.


Why here?

Welcome to the jungle--a pulsating vortex of healthy ecosystem--a living model of cooperation, complexity, abundance, and rapid death/rebirth cycles. The Osa Peninsula is home to some of the most untouched nature on Earth, hosting 2.5% of the world's biodiversity. On our property you will see everything from ants to monkeys to toucans, all playing their role in an interconnected world. As humans the jungle requires of us that we play our role too. Far from a sanitized version of reality, we will drop you right into the action, supported by humans who know how to live in harmony and mutual respect with the jungle. It is a raw and real environment, where falsehood doesn't stand a chance. The jungle will challenge you, comfort you, hold your yells and your shakes and your tears like no other. The nature here feels like a benevolent supportive teacher, and the hosts of El Cerrito offer the space as a sanctuary and an experimental learning space. We invite you to experience this potent medicine field!



Why an immersion?

We believe in slow, ethical travel with participants rather than spectators. We believe retreats can go so much deeper when you drop into the on-the-ground reality of the place you're visiting. In a local immersion, you can get a sense of the social and cultural context, meet the community, and become a part of our way of life. You'll see neighbors stop by to gift us fruit when they have extra, and join in the bounty. You'll see your hosts change their plans on a dime when a community member needs help, and you'll have opportunities to contribute your skills too. You'll hear stories of the pain and the miracles of this vibrant and quirky small town, and create new stories of your own. Rather than just theorizing about what it's like to live off-grid in tune with nature, let your body make the transition, learning to wake up with the monkeys and slow down with the sunset. Here you can turn future fantasies into realities...have you always wanted to harvest your own vegetables, or build your own furniture? This is not a dress rehearsal--when you're in the jungle, the time is now. What will you make? How will you walk? Who will you be in the wild? Let the jungle show you the magic of a different way of being, embodied and lasting.


Why us?

Feel what it's like to be held by an all-star team of four. We have hosted many years of laughter and tears and shedding and transformation here, and we're honored to share this unique experience with you! You can expect humility, generosity, some healthy nudges out of your comfort zone, and open arms that feel like home the moment you arrive.


Who is this for?


-Those looking to get out of the comfort zone, try new things, meet new people, and catalyze lasting change in their lives.

-Those who know that engaging responsibly with our environment matters, and who are excited about being respectful members of a community.

-While this is a women's retreat, El Cerrito is a queer, trans-inclusive space. Feel free to get in touch if you’d like to schedule a call to assess if this would be a supportive place for you.