UNBOUND RETREAT

Peace Retreat | Playa Negra, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

UNBOUND RETREAT is a 5-day deeply curated retreat blending Ayurveda, Sound, and Sacred Ceremony in the heart of the Costa Rican jungle with top facilitators in their field.

Centred around themes from Serena’s memoir Unbound, you’ll experience four nights/five days held in a sacred container where you’ll dissolve conditioning, reclaim your body and voice, and harness the power of your ancestry to break deep-seated patterns. You’ll leave lighter. Fiercer. More sovereign.

Join Serena Arora, Laura Pasacreta and other top guest facilitators for this profound experience that will leave you feeling unequivocally Unbound.

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Why we co-created this retreat:

You deserve to live fully embodied — to feel free, to move through life with boldness and authenticity, not just grit your teeth to get through the day.

And yet…

• You wake up with a low buzz instead of that spark you used to have.
• You say “yes” too many times, then collapse into exhaustion and resentment.
• You know you're meant for a grander version of yourself — but it's buried under burnout, obligation, and heaviness.
• You've done the work, used the tools — yet something still blocks you from living Unbound.

That's because the problem isn't just external — it's the inner structural system built to protect the parts of you that once felt unsafe. A nervous system wired for survival. A fascia system frozen in fear. A lineage of silenced voices. A longing for belonging you've never quite known how to access.

That’s why we designed this retreat. So you can:

• Experience deep nervous system regulation, remove stagnation, and prevent burnout through a sustainable Ayurvedic lens.

• Unravel cultural conditioning and reclaim your voice through conscious communication.

• Honor ancestors and break patterns through ceremony to restore and repair your energetic lineage.

• Unbind with a soulful community, nourishing vibrant food, and lush nature.

If you've been saying, “There has to be more than this,” let's talk.

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Itinerary

DAY 1 — THE INVITATION (ARRIVAL)

This is your invitation to step out of the loops that keep you small — and return to the rhythm of your body, your lineage, and your power. Let the jungle meet you where you’re at.

The shuttle will bring you directly to Peace Retreat from Liberia Airport. Settle into your jungle accommodations of choice, head to the beach, sit at the pool, or explore the small surf town of Playa Negra. We will dine together at 6pm, followed by an opening ceremony to welcome each of you to the first day of this life-changing experience.

DAY 2 — UNMASKING THE WOUND

7am: The unbinding begins. Start the process with a therapeutic yoga class with Serena Arora.

8:30am: Breakfast

9:30am: Not just surviving, but thriving, learn practical and effective practices through an Ayurvedic lens to continue your unbinding long after you return home.

12pm: Lunch

1pm: Unveil ancestral wounding through a channelled ancestral painting session with Lydia Beech.

4pm: Free Time

6pm: Dinner

7pm: Release it all in a sound bath ceremony with Laura Pasacreta in the evening.

DAY 3 — THE UNBINDING

7am & 9:30am: Break free from conditioning and release the binds of your lineage (and your past relationships) with a powerful morning session filled with accessible movement and insightful conversation with Kevin McQuillan before and after an 8:30am breakfast.

12pm: Lunch

1pm: The afternoon will be free for you to pre-plan an excursion, explore the area, and indulge in a healing spa experience.

6pm: Dinner

7pm: We will gather in the evening for a stories, sound, and cacao ceremony that will support the work you’ve done—both for yourself and your ancestry.

DAY 4 — THE REMINERALIZATION

7am: This day will bring you back to your natural circadian rhythms. Regulate and reset your nervous system with a guided morning beach experience.

8:30am: Breakfast

9:30am: Learn (and take home) an effective Ayurvedic self-care practice and food as medicine approach.

12pm: Lunch

1pm: Find deep restoration with the power of flower essences, and create your own custom blend for a collective yoni steam to follow.

4pm: Let your body exhale and relish in your renewed essence of vitality and radiant energy in a final ceremony.

6pm: Dinner

DAY 5 — THE INTEGRATION (DEPARTURE)

Everything will be organized for your trip back to Liberia airport and your trip home.

Leave feeling lighter yet more fulfilled, calmer yet more alive, and better equipped to navigate life’s transitions with sustained strength and ease.

Should you wish to extend your stay, please indicate that option at checkout.

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Retreat Details & Inclusions

Dates: December 9 - 13, 2025
Location: Peace Retreat Wellness Center & Spa in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Price: $899 - $1,099 (varies by accommodation)
What’s Included:

4 nights accommodation at Peace Retreat Wellness Center & Spa
3 nourishing & delicious meals per day (starting with dinner on December 9th and ending with breakfast on December 13th)
Daily sessions, practices, and ceremonies with top experienced facilitators and experts in their field
1:1 private session with Laura to discover your inherited core issues and what is needed to mobilize a life-changing breakthrough.
Unparalleled growth, transformation & supportive community
Arrival shuttle transportation from Liberia International Airport (LIR) on December 9th
Departure shuttle transportation to Liberia International Airport (LIR) on December 13th

Not Included:

Airfare
Spa treatments & Excursions
Extra nights/meals at Peace Retreat Wellness Centre and Spa

Important Extras:

This retreat is a transformative immersion that will unveil the freedom buried within your depths and Peace Retreat Costa Rica is the ideal container for this nourishing experience for your body and remembrance for your soul.

All meals, snacks, and baked goods at Peace Retreat are plant-forward, fresh, and made in-house — a sensory experience in themselves.

Coffee, tea, juice, smoothies, wine, and beer will be available to you during the retreat.

Although there will be scheduled “down time” and opportunities to integrate during the retreat, our days together will be mostly focused on deep session work. There will be one afternoon to take part in excursions such as surfing, hiking, ziplining, and spa treatments (pre-booked once registration is confirmed.)

Should you wish to venture to surrounding areas, other parts of the country, or partake in guided plant medicine ceremonies, we recommend that you arrive early and/or stay after the retreat.

Extra days at an additional cost can be added to your package at checkout should you wish to stay at Peace Retreat.

Be sure you’re traveling with a valid passport that has an expiry date past six months.

Have return travel information ready upon entry to Costa Rica.

*Please also refer to the FAQ section below.

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Facilitators

Serena Arora

B.ED | M.HT | Yoga Therapist | Ayurvedic Health Practitioner | Bestselling Author

Serena is the feminine embodiment of courageous freedom who has lived many lives—the trailblazer, the truth-teller, the daughter of immigrants, the teacher, the healer, the author, and the woman who fearlessly rises, falls, and rises again.

With over 25 years of experience as a yoga therapist, training facilitator & director, and Ayurvedic health practitioner, Serena helps women uncover the “why” behind their imbalance and believes that when women heal their relationship with themselves, they heal generations before and after them.

Serena now lives in the lush jungle of Costa Rica with her beloved partner, where she facilitates trainings and hosts retreats at their wellness retreat and spa on the Pacific Gold Coast.

Laura Pasacreta

**MA | Quantum Healer | Flower Essence Therapist/Herbalist | Sound Healer**
Laura Pasacreta, owner of Bare Energetics, is a seasoned multi-disciplinary healing practitioner with over 10 years of training & clinical experience.
Laura is specialized in guiding clients to bloom through transformation, sound healing, flower essences and herbal medicine.
Over the last 15 years, Laura has healed herself from multiple autoimmune illnesses and severe burnout through flower/PEMF medicine. She uses her activated gifts of flower medicine, clairsentience, and claircognizance to hold sacred space for others.

Guest Facilitators & Support

Kevin McQuillan

E-RYT 500 | Owner of Peace Retreat | Creator of McQuillan Method

Kevin is a Human Development and Relationship Expert, and the creator of McQuillan Method—a transformative framework that bridges psychology, communication, and embodied practice. His work helps people uncover the unconscious patterns that shape their behavior and relationships, and replace them with strength-based strategies rooted in clarity, courage, and connection.

With over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, teacher, and coach, Kevin brings both practical wisdom and therapeutic precision to his programs and trainings. His approach integrates mindset, nervous system regulation, and relational repair to create lasting personal and interpersonal change.

Taught internationally through workshops, retreats, and online platforms, McQuillan Method offers a direct path from self-protection to self-expression—turning human struggle into structured growth.

Andara Christina Michael

RYT-500 | Certified Therapeutic Ayurveda Yoga Specialist

Andara is a retreat facilitator and business operations consultant from Kansas City. After leaving the corporate hustle in early 2020, Andara began consulting for wellness companies and holistic businesses. Her various projects took her to Chicago, Thailand, Seattle, and the Pacific coast of Costa Rica where she served as operations manager, facilitator, and yoga instructor at Peace Retreat Wellness Centre. She currently resides in San Jose, Costa Rica and enjoys weight lifting, scuba diving, and trips to the nearby mountains and volcanoes.

Lydia Beech

**BA | Multi-Media Artist | SUP instructor**
Lydia is an artist with a passion for creating beautiful things and a love for experimenting across artistic mediums.

Her journey started with ceramic sculpture, and after studies and work in the UK, she embraced glass blowing. Following a world-traveling adventure, Tamarindo, Costa Rica became her home, inspiring a boutique where she showcases her diverse artworks, from paintings to handmade clothing and jewelry.

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FAQs

The Unbound Retreat is substance free. We ask that all participants abstain from consuming mind-altering substances in the days prior to and during the retreat.
Yes! Serena, Laura and Andara have a combined 40 years of facilitation and teaching experience and are somatically trained. Rest assured that your facilitators will hold your retreat container with strength, care and experience.
Yes. You will need a valid passport that expires no earlier than 6 months prior to your arrival date to Costa Rica.
Peace Retreat sits about 2 kilometers from the coast. The small town of Playa Negra is a 15 minute walk from the retreat center, and the beach is another 10-15 minutes past that (depending on your pace).
Our retreat schedule has built-in “integration” time that will give you the opportunity to relax, walk to the beach, enjoy the on-site spa, or take part in a local excursion. That said, not all activities may be available during our scheduled breaks. If extra activities are important to you, we recommend you arrive to Peace Retreat a day or two early and/or extend your stay after the retreat.
Not to worry! All confirmed retreat guests will be given the necessary packing lists and preparation information required via email. The most important item to note is that you need a valid passport that expires no earlier than 6 months prior to your arrival date.
Of course! We recommend taking some time before or after the retreat to enjoy all that Guanacaste, Costa Rica has to offer. Once you complete your booking, we can direct you to the Peace Retreat team to coordinate your extra nights.
Absolutely! Peace Retreat’s on site Body at Peace Spa has a perfect menu of treatments to supplement your retreat experience. After you book, we can help to coordinate your spa booking during a time outside of our retreat sessions.
Peace Retreat’s hilltop location and open-air concept allows for a very comfortable experience, especially in December. If you prefer to have a room with air conditioning, please select the “Bungalow” accommodation choice.
Please email us at thrive.naturally@gmail.com and we’ll be happy to answer any additional questions.