RB & Soul To Sole Wellbeing Retreat

March 18–23, 2025 | Manzanillo, Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

A week of reconnection, presence, and deep inner work.

We gathered for a Wellbeing Retreat in Costa Rica, set in the peaceful surroundings of Manzanillo, Santa Teresa , one of the most beautiful ocean-view locations along the coast.

Together, we created a space to slow down, reconnect with ourselves, and experience a deeper sense of clarity, joy, and self-worth.

There was time to breathe. To reflect. To come back to what truly matters.

And while this retreat has already happened… the journey continues.

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The Experience

In March 2025, we gathered in Manzanillo, Santa Teresa for a deeply nourishing Wellbeing retreat in Costa Rica, co-created with Soul to Sole Wellbeing.

Surrounded by jungle and ocean views, our days began with the sounds of nature, birds, monkeys, and the rhythm of the sea, creating a space that naturally invited us to slow down and reconnect.

Throughout the retreat, we explored a blend of yoga, meditation, surf, and holistic wellness practices, alongside unique experiences like sunset horseback riding and time immersed in the local Pura Vida lifestyle.

There was space to relax and unwind… and space to go deeper.

Supported by a safe and open environment, many experienced meaningful shifts—reconnecting with joy, clarity, and a deeper sense of self.

The Location

We stayed at Calamocha Eco-Lodge, a place that felt truly unforgettable.

Perched above the jungle with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, the setting offered a rare blend of wild nature and quiet luxury. Surrounded by lush greenery, open skies, and endless ocean, it was a space that invited deep presence and connection.

Days were spent between the infinity pool, open-air spaces, and the peaceful corners of the lodge—with the sounds of monkeys, birds, and the ocean as a constant backdrop.

Tucked away in nature, yet close to the beaches of Santa Teresa and Manzanillo, it created the perfect balance between seclusion and exploration.

It was more than a location; it was an experience in itself.

Read more about Calamocha Eco-Lodge here.

Find videos of the different houses in the lodge here:

La Casita

Casa Mangos

Jungle Lodge

The Menu

Food was a beautiful part of our Costa Rica Wellbeing retreat.

We enjoyed fresh, organic, and nourishing meals prepared on-site by a local chef: from tropical fruits and fresh juices to thoughtfully crafted breakfasts and evening dinners.

Each meal became a moment to slow down and take it all in, often shared alongside breathtaking sunsets over the Nicoya Peninsula—one of the world’s few Blue Zones.

Simple, vibrant, and deeply nourishing… for both body and soul.

The Program

Yoga & Pilates

Breathwork, Vinyasa flow, and Pilates. Evening Yin Yoga session: Restore and renew your aching muscles and spirit

Holistic Therapies
You will have plenty of time to let Carla work out your tension and rebalance your energy as you relax and let go. You can choose from treatments such as aromatherapy massage, energy healing with reiki or angels, reflexology, Indian head massage, deep tissue massage, sound healing therapy, life coaching session or chakra balancing.

Cacao Ceremony
A delicious and heart opening event to calm you and open your heart.

Sound Healing
The evenings are enchanting and star-studded events. Imagine a Sound Bath healing, laying down under the stars. The sound from these bowls enlivens you and resets your nervous system at a cellular level

Horse-riding
An experience not to be missed. Enjoy our two-hour sunset horseback riding adventure. Leaving our venue and going through the jungle down to the breath taking Manzanillo Beach. You will feel the freedom and abundance all around you as gallop down the beach

Surfing

Participate in a two-hour surf lesson with our local surfs and learn how to ride the Pacific Ocean waves. Even if you’re a beginner, you will walk away from this experience energised and refreshed from the inside out.

RB & Soul To Sole Wellbeing Retreat hosts: Anette and Carla

Anette Bastviken

Co-founder of Radical Broccoli and certified yoga-instructor. Together with her sister she runs one of Norways biggest wellness podcasts, retreats, a membership, wellness shop and a online platform connecting thousands of people who are inspired to live their best life. Anette created Radical Broccoli in 2018 with her Sister, after ending her career at the Norwegian Defence University College. Anette holds a MA in War Studies, from King's College London and has the last 7 year dedicated her time to helping people become the best version of themselves from the inside out.

Carla Mclean

Carla started Soul to Sole Wellbeing because she loves to help and empower people to have good health, find their joy and to live their best life now. Carla offers retreats around the world, Holistic Therapies, Life Coaching, Yoga, and Energy/Vibrational work and learning. She has worked with thousands of clients, helping them to overcome the obstacles stopping them from living in full Joy and loving themselves, reconnected to their true nature.

Carla and Anette met at a retreat in Costa Rica in 2022 and by coincidence, ended up living in the same small surf town, Manzanillo in Costa Rica. They became friends instantly, and knew they were destined to work together and create experiences to elevate people's lives. Carla and Anette want to show you that living in your joy is a shortcut to all your manifestations. They will empower you to find clarity in your life and to go after the dreams you have been carrying in your heart.

Testimonials from our last retreat

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More testimonials:

"This was just what I needed. Such a beautiful space, people and exciting schedule, with a perfect balance between emotional work, new learning, fun, free time and connection to our inner voice. The food was absolutely delicious, the house and atmosphere was beautiful, and the crew was super loving. Just a wonderful experience that I will live on for a long time."

"The retreat was very transformative. I didn’t really know what to expect and didn’t think we would go so deep, but it turned out it was very needed and has actually changed my life. I’ve never experienced a community that has been so open and loving where so many share and are vulnerable because it’s such a safe space to do so. In addition the place was magical, the food was absolutely delicious and the atmosphere was so relaxing. A magical and life changing week ❤️"

"The RB team created a wonderful experience! The food, activities and workshops was amazing. There is a perfect balance between free time and scheduled time. I had a transformational week and the catch up calls with the participants afterwards fills me up with so much joy! Highly recommend to anyone who want to connect with other spiritual and open minded people"

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