November 30 -December 6th, 2025
Verdesana Retreat Center
UNWOUND
A Myofascial Immersion in Costa Rica
Where tension once ruled, flow returns.
Clenched bodies soften.
Where depletion hollowed, regeneration rises.
Worn-out patterns find a new rhythm.Human evolution isn’t waiting.
It’s here.
Step into it.
This is a true immersion.
The Verdesana property is sacred, regenerated land — a living, breathing organism.
You'll be invited to stay fully on-site for the retreat's duration.
No distractions. No interruptions.
Just you, your body, the group, and the land.
Expect to unplug from the outside world —
and plug into something far older, deeper, and more alive and connected within you, your body, and your fascia.
We’re in interesting times, and the modern human is evolving.
To truly heal or elevate past wounds and patterns, there comes a point when you have to unplug — not to escape, but to remember.
Set within 100 acres of regenerated forest, Verdesana offers more than beauty — it offers refuge. Trails weave through native groves, gardens, and across quiet bridges, leading to hidden riverbanks and bonfire clearings. Hummingbirds flash through the trees, while deer, coatis, and wild pigs pass unseen and felt.
Here, surrounded by the wild intelligence of the land, the body begins to soften, listen, and remember. Healing is not forced — it rises naturally when we finally step out of the current of mundane to-dos and come back to the pulse of the earth.
It’s where the body is waiting.
Why UNWOUND?
Real healing begins when the noise falls away — and what’s left is the raw, living rhythm of your own being.
It sounds exhilarating.
It sounds disorienting.
Because every true evolution asks you to linger — right there, where the old falls away and the new is not yet named.
Who is this for?
This retreat is for the ones who have kept going — showing up, achieving, tending — even while carrying pain they can’t explain and tiredness they can’t shake.
It’s for those whose drive has gotten them far — but who are starting to feel the cost of always pushing through.
It’s for those whose hips ache, whose shoulders brace, whose necks stiffen — and who are ready to listen to what their bodies have been trying to say.
It’s for those who can feel something new stirring inside — a possibility they can’t quite name yet, but know they’re ready to meet.
It’s for those whose bodies carry not just memories, but wisdom — the kind of wisdom that can no longer be ignored.
You don’t need fixing.
You don’t need another plan.
You need space — real, grounded, body-intelligent space — to listen to what’s already inside you.
To let your body unravel.
What makes UNWOUND unique?
UNWOUND is a space to unplug — not just from devices and distractions, but from the patterns that have kept your body locked down.
Over six days in the regenerated forests of Costa Rica, you’ll step away from demands, routines, and expectations — and into daily myofascial immersion sessions, body-focused rituals, and slow, steady sensory exploration.
Together, we move, share, and listen — not to fix each other, but to witness, to learn from, and to give permission.
This is not about pushing harder or performing better.
It’s about creating the conditions where the body can do what it already knows how to do: unwind, recalibrate, and evolve.
As we release together and individually.
What’s Included:
6 nights / 6 days of luxury accommodations in forest cabins nestled within fully regenerated jungle land
3 freshly prepared, locally sourced vegan meals per day and snacks
Morning mobility and movement sessions
Daily fascia-based immersion workshops and guided Myofascial practices
Rituals, body-centered meditations, and somatic/nature explorations
Individual, partnered, and group awareness-based Myofascial work
Access to hot pools, forest trails, gardens, and a private riverbank
Wi-Fi in common areas (and strong encouragement to stay unplugged)
Group transportation to and from San José Airport (SJO)
Beyond schedules, beyond routines — here’s what UNWOUND invites.
A collection of microtransformations — Deep change happens in small recognitions and embodied realizations.
The bravery to meet what the body holds — Scars, trauma, patterns, and emotions — faced without bypassing or rushing.
The discovery of your own intuitive strengths — Honoring that body-trust looks different for everyone, and building confidence in your body's language.
A new understanding of limits and thresholds — Learning the difference between true physical limits and the discomfort that precedes healing.
Permission to rest and opt out — Recognizing that real listening sometimes means staying still, without shame or judgment.
The deeper weaving of bodily wisdom and intuitive senses — Integrating sensation and subtle energy into one living, embodied knowing.
What You’ll Practice at UNWOUND
Upgrading fascial skill and body literacy — Trusting your own technique instead of mimicking movements.
Deciphering your body’s language — Moving beyond pain or discomfort into meaning and message.
Learning to work with pain instead of bracing against it — Seeing pain as a portal, not a problem.
Recognizing long-held restriction patterns — The silent templates that have been running the show beneath the surface.
Unplugging the mind’s loops — Allowing the body to lead the way forward.
Permission for emotional expression — Connecting emotional and physical releases without shame.
Understanding subtle energy — Learning to hear the quieter frequencies of your body’s communication.
Deepening trust in your body's needs — Moving from second-guessing to knowing.
What awaits you:
Frequently Asked Questions:
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Verdesana is located in the central mountains of the country, in the province of Cartago, about 1.5 hours from the capital city San Jose. It is a quiet, secluded and peaceful environment at 1600 meters of altitude, surrounded by mountains and cloud forest. You can look up ‘Verdesana Forest’ on Google Maps to get the specific geographic location of the campus. ription text goes here
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No. You are responsible for your flight from your home airport to SJO airport.
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San Jose (Juan Santamaria) International Airport. The airport code is “SJO.”
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You don’t need to be an expert in fascia or Myofascial Release to attend.
If you’ve ever been curious about your body’s deeper patterns — or if you’ve explored body-based practices like yoga, Pilates, somatic therapy, or movement work — you’ll be right at home here.This retreat is built for those who are ready to listen inward, explore sensation, and trust that their body holds more wisdom than they’ve been taught to access.
Whether you’re a practitioner, a patient, or simply a person who’s been carrying pain and wants a different way in — you belong here. -
This retreat is built around the language of the body — including pain.
If you’re carrying long-standing discomfort, this work will meet you there. That said, you’ll need to be able to get on and off the mat (sometimes multiple times a day), explore sensation through movement, and stay present with what arises.
This is not a retreat for passively receiving — it’s for those who are willing to stay engaged, even with the hard parts. -
No one’s here to perform. This isn’t a fitness retreat. But you do need a certain level of physical readiness — the ability to be on the floor for extended periods, to explore pressure and sensation, and to participate fully in your own process.
If you’ve worked with your body in yoga, Pilates, self-care, or healing movement, you’re likely a great fit.
If you’re concerned about stamina or mobility, reach out before registering — let’s feel into whether this is the right space for you. -
It’s both — but not in the way you might expect.
You’ll learn fascia-based techniques you can use long after the retreat ends — but more than that, you’ll learn how to actually feel your body’s language, unwind tension, and trust what’s rising.
It’s immersive, not performative.
It’s therapeutic, not clinical.
And it’s designed to create change — not just for your body, but in how you relate to your body moving forward. -
✔️ You’re curious about the language your body is speaking — and willing to slow down enough to listen.
✔️ You’re able to get on and off the floor and stay present through guided movement, pressure, and release.
✔️ You’ve already stretched, strengthened, managed, or medicated — and you know something deeper is calling.
✔️ You don’t need to be “fixed.” You’re ready to be met.
✔️ You want to explore your body’s wisdom without performance, pretense, or small talk.
A note from Renie
You don’t need me to convince you. It’s that intuitive curiosity that has you reading this far. Something inside of you stirs... lean into that.
That inner rumble has a message for you. It wants to be heard.
The possibility of exploring your fascia, in the jungle of Costa Rica, with a group of willing participants who feel the same nudge as you, isn’t your everyday opportunity.
Bringing two+ decades of doing this work, seeing the transformations, witnessing the body on the other side of a release, harnessing the power of the group— this retreat is that, only different.
The group that joins will be willing to show up for themselves, ready to step up to hold space for the group, with eyes open to witness, hearts open to feel, with a desire to move through what no longer needs to be held.
I don’t take your consideration lightly. Please reach out with Q’s. And above all else check in with your intutitve knowing.
It will be my honor to bring this group through the eye of the needle.