Private 5-Day Functional Nutrition and Nature Immersion Retreat in Costa Rica

The retreat takes place on a five-acre regenerative property in the mountains of Costa Rica, at 2,600 feet elevation. The climate is comfortable year-round, with nights cooling to about 65°F and days warmed by the sun, with clouds rolling in around 1 pm. The property includes a private pool, a riverfront cabin with a king-size bed, an outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven, and four ponds stocked with tilapia. You can wander through tropical gardens, cross a suspension bridge, or simply sit and listen to the river.

Laura Flanagan, your host, is a molecular biologist with nearly three decades of experience in science and over 25 years teaching movement and contemplative practices. She holds a Master's in Instructional Design, is trained in Functional Nutrition and Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis, and is a 500-hour yoga teacher, Yamuna Body Rolling practitioner and instructor, meditation teacher, and HeartMath facilitator. She lives on the property with her horses and chickens, and her work explores the connections between food, soil, movement, nervous-system regulation, and the natural environment.

What sets this retreat apart is its focus on functional nutrition and equine connection. Equine-assisted sessions are ground-based—no riding required—and focus on presence, awareness, and communication with horses. Yamuna Body Rolling is a therapeutic practice using specially designed balls to improve mobility and release tension, adapted to your level. Meals are personalized around your health goals and include fresh eggs from the hens and seasonal produce from the farm. You'll also receive a Functional Nutrition Cookbook with recipes tailored to support immunity, digestion, and energy.

The retreat is educational as well as restorative. Laura offers optional Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis for a deeper look at your health, and you'll learn how nutrition, movement, and nature can work together to support your well-being. You'll leave not just relaxed but with practical tools to integrate into your daily life. The location is peaceful and rural, but within 45 minutes of San Isidro de El General, and about an hour from beaches and waterfalls. It's an ideal setting for introspection and healing.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation in a private, fully furnished home - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals, personalized to your needs - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - Daily meditation classes - Specialized workshops (functional nutrition, cooking) - Cooking class using the Functional Nutrition Cookbook - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Transportation during the retreat - Luggage storage - Parking - Wi-Fi connection

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary