Rising Moon Retreat
Imagine…You’re Invited To…
Take a deep breath and picture yourself sitting by the pool relaxing without a worry or care in the world. Knowing that this is your time and there’s plenty of it. Feeling connected with yourself, your heart and your joy.
Imagine…starting your day watching the sun rise or sleep in. Follow this with a peaceful morning yoga practice to connect your breath, body, soul and inner goddess.
Lots of time to sit, reflect, journal and breathe…and listen to your heart, your quiet thoughts, the jungle sounds, the ocean. Or join others in surf lessons, hiking and other fun activities all available to you should you wish.
Tap into your inner goddess spirit and harness the energy of the divine feminine through ritual, connection and sacred dance.
Feel your heart open and sing with joy as you give yourself the gift of retreating into the jungle and yourself. Reconnect with your spirit, your voice and your love. Rejoice as you awaken to what is possible for you and leave with renewed passion for life and connection with your heart and soul.
Experience what it feels like to let go…to surrender. Discover the tools you need to stay connected at home. Awaken to the beauty within you as you retreat to Costa Rica and the Rising Moon Sisters Retreat.
It’s time to reclaim your essence and reconnect with your inner power. Join us on a rejuvenating retreat where we’ll rediscover our true selves, bond with fellow goddesses, and have fun!
Let’s prioritize our well-being and embrace the journey back to our inner goddesses.
Imagine..
..having time…
…to do what YOU want to do even if that’s nothing at all.
We invite you to join us in Nosara, Costa Rica at Casas Kismet
Feb. 22 – March 1, 2025
Retreat
Away from distraction, busyness and obligations to anything other than you. As a women only retreat our combined feminine energy is more powerful and expands us all. Whether you are joining us to have some fun, experience something new, heal, find some peace and quiet or all of the above this Rising Moon Retreat is waiting for you.
Reconnect
With nature, your heart, your soul and each other. Reconnect with your prana (life force energy) and learn how it flows through us and where it might be getting stuck. Each day we will focus on a different element as we journey through them all during our week together. Enjoy connecting with your Rising Moon Sisters as we support and share with each other.
Rejoice
In having time to sit, be and do what you feel called to do. Enjoy new friendships and feel the lightness within that comes from you loving you. Give yourself the gift of indulgence because you deserve it and join us for a week of rest, relaxation, mindfulness, meditation and movement.
Renew
your commitment to yourself and your happiness and healing. Head home feeling lighter, excited and full of love for yourself and life. You know where to go and what to do now. Simply close your eyes and hear the ocean, feel the tropical air and connect back here knowing you have the tools to live a life that feels in tune with your inner rhythm.
Welcome to Casas Kismet
Our home away from home
Dates for 2025 are up and available to book! We will gather on;
Feb. 22 – March 1, 2025
Only question now is – are you joining us?
Casas Kismet is a boutique retreat center and vacation rental property located in the Guanacaste Peninsula, home to one of the five blue zones in the world. People in blue zones are known for living longer, happier, healthier lives than the average person. On your journey to Casas Kismet we want you to revitalize your mind, body and soul.
Located in Nosara, a quiet surf town known for its world class surf breaks and a 2.5 hour drive from Liberia airport. Casas is nestled on top of a quiet ridge in Playa Pelada. They have created this exclusive space in the jungle that allows for you to come and immerse yourself in nature.
Our hosts love supporting the local economy, so the food comes from local farmers and markets.
It’s a short 10 minute walk to the beautiful beaches of Playa Pelada, as well as local restaurants and shops.
Kismet means destiny, so join us and create your own destiny while living the pure and simple life in Costa Rica.
Pura Vida!
The Food
In their words:
Food to nourish the mind, body and soul
The food that we eat each day has a powerful effect on our health. Eating high quality fresh foods in the right quantity and combination with the right balance of essential nutrients will enable you to see & feel truly dramatic positive changes in both mind & body. At Casas Kismet they love food and take seriously it’s origin, journey and preparation. Tasty meals, that are both nutritious and wholesome, revitalize the body and are one of the highlights of your stay at Casas Kismet.
The Eating Experience
Meals at Casas Kismet are fun and communal experience. They’re a great way to meet and enjoy the company of your retreat sisters, make new friends, share your day with each other and many laughs.
Meals are served pool side in the outdoor dining area.
Locally Sourced
Nosara region is one of the 5 Blue Zones in the world meaning which means that people here live longer, healthier lives with many living past 100. One of the reasons is rich, fertile soil and healthy lifestyle. All of our food on retreat is local to the Nicoya Peninsula “Blue Zone”. So it’s super fresh and tasty and prepared on the premises.
A night out!
One night while we are there we will head into town and enjoy a local restaurant and give the staff at Casas Kismet a break.
We are looking forward to our night out together partaking in the local culture and cuisine.
ACCOMMODATIONS & BOOKING
Click below to choose the date you want to join us and view the room options available as well as booking instructions.
Click below for room and booking details for
March 2-9th, 2024
Click below for room and booking details for
Feb. 22 – March 1, 2025
Daily Itinerary
- 7:30-8:30am Morning Practice (yoga, meditation, pranayama)
- 8:30-9:30am Breakfast
- After Breakfast Workshops and inner work
- 1-2pm Lunch
- Lunch – 5:30pm Free time (perfect for naps, reading, tours, walks to the beach and booking a message.)
- 5:30pm Group activity
- 7pm Dinner
- After Dinner Free time and socializing
- Later.. Moon gazing and bedtime..
(Schedule subjected to change)
Retreat to Costa Rica starting at
$1975
Prices are Per Person and include:
How to book your dream retreat with us:
Please read through carefully:
- Select the room you would like to stay in. Also choose a second option based on what is available (look at room selection above).
- Email Cathy Wassermann or Lisa Diem to start the process. Include your name and the rooms you would like. Also let us know if you are booking with someone else (friend, sister etc.). Keep in mind this retreat is only for women. Contact info just below this.
- Cathy Wassermann will send you an online registration form and take your deposit to hold your room.
- Book your vacation time from work and start dreaming of warm sunshine, beautiful ocean waves and healing sisterhood in Costa Rica.
Bookings will be made through our travel partner Wassermann Retreats, an affiliate of Vision Travel Solutions, 328 Guelph Street, Georgetown, ON L7G 4B5, TEL 905.873.2000 ext. 1232
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***Terms & Conditions***
-A Non-refundable deposit of 750.00USD is required at time of booking.
-Final payment for 2025 is due December 6, 2024 and is 100% non-refundable from final payment date to departure date.
-Airfare is not included.
Whats Included
- Daily yoga & meditation with Lisa
- Daily workshops with Elisabeth & Lisa
- Soundbath & Sacred dance with guest teachers
- 7 nights/days accommodation
- 3 meals per day (except for one night)
- Wifi in all the rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Pool & beach towels
Whats NOT Included
- Airfare
- Ground transportation
- Travel insurance
- Bevrages
- Gratuity (approx. $80-$100 for the week)
- Spa treatments and excursions
- One dinner out at a local restaurant
YOUR RETREAT GUIDES
Lisa Diem
RETREAT DIRECTOR & YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Our yoga instructor Lisa Diem (Fenelon Yoga and Wellness) is a certified 500hr+ yoga educator and has 1000’s of hours of training, as well as reiki level 2. Lisa specializes in women’s retreats and use’s her many skills to bring forth experience’s that have been lead from her heart. She is certified and trained in Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Children’s Yoga, Meditation and speciality workshops. Lisa loves to share these passions with other women. Her style of yoga is the same way she lives her life, gentle, flowing and loving. Her love of yoga, life and fun natural energy comes to shine in each of her classes. Pranayama (Breath work), Asana (Postures) and Meditation are all incorporated together bringing awareness to “the self” in each class. Bringing the breath, the mind and the body together as one, she believes yoga can literally change our lives on and off the mat. Helping others to live their best life is something Lisa loves to do! As well as yoga, Lisa has embraced her ancestral roots of paganism. In 2015 Lisa became a Priestess (under the teachings of Ann Moura by Shelly Sias and Sally Dilatto of Cassadaga, Florida). Learning the old ways of using herbs, crystals and intention to bring forth natural healing.
Lisa has been married to her husband Chris for 26 years and they have 3 grown sons and are now grandparents to two. They moved from Toronto in 1997 and now live a quiet life in Fenelon Falls, Ontario on Sturgeon Lake.
Passionate about gardening Lisa enjoy’s spending the spring, summer and fall in the vegetable garden and flower beds. Blessed to live near water she love’s spending days on the lake canoeing and swimming. In the winter spending time in Nosara, Costa Rica by the ocean. Being of the water sign, you can say she is a water baby! Lisa has been running retreats for many years and finds great joy in being able to curate these retreats and share her offerings with other like minded women of all ages. She looks forward to hosting you in Nosara, Costa Rica.
ELISABETH PARSONS
RETREAT DIRECTOR & SPIRITUAL GUIDE
Elisabeth has worked in the field of Women’s health, wellness and self-care for over 20 years. She founded Fit4You in 2000 and took over Core Expectations in 2015. She has presented at international conferences and spent over a decade teaching courses to other health and fitness professionals before she turned her focus to women going through separation and divorce. She uses a holistic model to guide her clients and members forward through one of the most difficult stages of their life incorporating traditional coaching as well as spiritual tools as appropriate.
It is this spiritual journey that takes us all to Costa Rica. To further her spiritual learning she has obtained a certification as a Breath and Meditation Coach with Escape Haven; Energy Healing Certificate from the Academy of Energy Healing and Restorative Yoga teacher training from Sarovara Yoga. Elisabeth believes strongly in each woman’s ability to heal herself and create the life she wants and deserves. It all starts with self-care and self-love, the focus of the Rising Moon Sisters Retreat in Nosara, Costa Rica, March 2023.
Her open mindedness, flexibility and passion has supported and inspired 1000’s of women through honest and effective coaching, membership and online courses.
Elisabeth is married to Glen and is the proud mother of 4 adult sons; step mom to three and a mother-in-law. She is also mom to her happy and enthusiastic forever puppy, Finnigan.
Her favourite pastimes are to learn from other spiritual guides, witches and to practice moon magic. Also mountain biking, skiing, spending time with family and friends and watching the sun and moon rise.
ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS
How To Book
More information on how to book is also above.
Bookings will be made through our travel partner Cathy Wassermann of Wassermann Retreats, an affiliate of Vision Travel Solutions, 328 Guelph Street, Georgetown, ON L7G 4B5, TEL 905.873.2000 ext. 1232, cwassermann@dt.com
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What are the payment options?
A non refundable credit card deposit of $750 US is required at time of booking to hold your room. The remaining balance is due December 6th, 2024 and will be charged to your card then.
Bookings will be made through our travel partner Wassermann Retreats, an affiliate of Vision Travel Solutions, 328 Guelph Street, Georgetown, ON L7G 4B5, TEL 905.873.2000 ext. 1232, cwassermann@dt.com
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What is the agenda, and do I have to participate in everything?
Of course not. Everything is optional. You have chosen the Rising Moon Sisters retreat for a reason so choose to do whatever feels right to fulfill that purpose.
You can find the agenda on this web page.
What is the cancellation policy?
All retreat payments are 100% non-refundable.
Things to do nearby?
Check out the excursions on Casas Kismet’s website to see if any of those interest you. You can also speak with the concierge when you arrive to find out what you might want to explore.
There are two beaches within walking distance and Nosara is not far.
www.casaskismet.com
Do I need to arrange transportation from Airport to the resort?
There are two major international airports in Costa Rica.
The closest is Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) – Liberia, CR
Liberia’s airport is the major airport closest to Nosara, It is approximately a 2.5 – 3 hour drive from Liberia to Nosara by car/shuttle. We are suggesting that guests fly in to LIR and catch a group shuttle (approx $40 USD) or private shuttle (approx $150 USD) to Nosara.
Our travel partner Wassermann Retreats and our hosts as Casas Kismet can help with some group bookings of this shuttle. Speak to the travel agent about this if you are interested at time of booking please. You will need to share your flight info well before day of arrival.
What are the extras should I budget for?
- Excursions (approx. $70-$140 each) optional
- One midweek meal (dinner) in town
- Alcohol – for sale at Casas Kismet and in town
- Travel / Cancellation insurance
- Gratuities. At the end of the week it’s nice to leave the lovely staff at Casas Kismet something to show our appreciation. The norm is approx. $80-$100. We will put out a box and then it will all be dispersed among the staff by the owners.
- Souvenirs
- Transportation into town or to beach unless you walk.
- Shuttles to and from the airport – this can be arranged for you
Are there excursion?
Yes, of course! These are at an extra cost and available to you these need to be booked before the retreat.
- zip-lining
- horseback riding
- hiking
- surfing
- ATV waterfall tour
- ATV coffee tour
- ATV jungle tour
- Kayak or Sup in the mangroves
- Catamaran sunset tour
- These and others can be arranged for additional cost (average $70-$140/person, per activity).
Should I buy travel insurance?
We strongly recommend that you purchase insurance. The cost of travel insurance is much less compared to the financial loss you could be protected from if you must interrupt or cancel your trip unexpectedly. The cost of medical insurance is also small in comparison to the potential costs of unexpected medical emergencies while travelling. Make sure to include any potential Covid related expenses.
Note: We are only able to sell out of country medical insurance to Canadian residents
Is there a packing list?
This is the fun part! Packing, anticipating etc. We will be sending you a packing list after your final payment but well before the trip so you can have lots of time to organize and pick up the things you need/want.
Now That You’re in, Its Time to Dream & Imagine
Follow Us
“Yoga is the journey of the Self,
Through the Self,
To the Self.”
–The Bhagavad Gita
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri: 9 AM – 5 PM
Sat-Sun: 10 AM – 3 PM
Phone
Address
Fenelon Falls, Kawartha Lakes Ontario
fenelonyoga@gmail.com