WILD RADIANCE RETREAT
Costa Rica
April 22 - 27, 2025
An invitation to reconnect with the vibrant, powerful woman within you
What is Wild Radiance?
To me, it means meeting, celebrating, and embodying the untamed, truest, most authentic version of you.
It takes courage to hold this kind of loving space for ourselves, to give ourselves permission to filter through the noise, the conditioning, the imprints of the past that become gatekeepers to our freedom, to discover our own inner radiance.
To be 'wild' is an invitation to dance with your vulnerabilities, breathe life into your desires, and cultivate a deep connection with the natural, unbridled beauty that resides within you.
What would happen if you showed up for yourself this way?
If you’re curious to find out, then welcome. This is for you.
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CONNECT
I’ve witnessed, time and time again, the profound power that unfolds when women come together. There is a profound healing of the collective sisterhood wound, a remembrance that when women gather, it is medicine, and it is magic (I even wrote an essay about it for grad school!).
There’s simply nothing like sharing space with other women and engaging in practices that bring us closer to ourselves and one another. It’s in the presence of each other that the energy amplifies, that we truly feel seen and heard. The magic of witnessing and being witnessed is transformative—it’s where healing happens, where we remember that we’re not alone on this journey.
I believe that every soul who answers the call to join this space was meant to meet one another, each one contributing their own unique ingredient to the collective alchemy. This retreat is limited to an intimate group of 5-7 women for a deeply connected experience.
CONNECT
I’ve witnessed, time and time again, the profound power that unfolds when women come together. There is a profound healing of the collective sisterhood wound, a remembrance that when women gather, it is medicine, and it is magic (I even wrote an essay about it for grad school!).
There’s simply nothing like sharing space with other women and engaging in practices that bring us closer to ourselves and one another. It’s in the presence of each other that the energy amplifies, that we truly feel seen and heard. The magic of witnessing and being witnessed is transformative—it’s where healing happens, where we remember that we’re not alone on this journey.
I believe that every soul who answers the call to join this space was meant to meet one another, each one contributing their own unique ingredient to the collective alchemy.
AWAKEN
We will start our days with intentional morning practices, to move together in ways that help you feel more deeply connected to your body. With yoga and fitness classes led by local women who are deeply skilled in their craft, we’ll awaken our muscles, our breath, and connect to the strength of our mind, body, and spirit.
This isn’t about perfecting poses or hitting fitness goals—it’s about showing up as we are, honoring our bodies, and feeling the power of movement in a way that brings us back to ourselves.
AWAKEN
We will start our days with intentional morning practices, to move together in ways that help you feel more deeply connected to your body. With yoga and fitness classes led by local women who are deeply skilled in their craft, we’ll awaken our muscles, our breath, and connect to the strength of our mind, body, and spirit.
This isn’t about perfecting poses or hitting fitness goals—it’s about showing up as we are, honoring our bodies, and feeling the power of movement in a way that brings us back to ourselves.
CREATE
Creative exploration will be woven throughout our time together. This is an invitation to give yourself permission to play, to take risks, and to throw perfection out the window (as a recovering perfectionist myself, this is a deeply therapeutic practice for me!).
When we let our inner child guide us, something profound happens—we reconnect with the innate parts of ourselves that know how to create simply for the joy of it.
CREATE
Creative exploration will be woven throughout our time together. This is an invitation to give yourself permission to play, to take risks, and to throw perfection out the window (as a recovering perfectionist myself, this is a deeply therapeutic practice for me!).
When we let our inner child guide us, something profound happens—we reconnect with the innate parts of ourselves that know how to create simply for the joy of it.
RELEASE
I’ve had the honor of facilitating hundreds of breathwork experiences, and one thing I know for sure: no two are ever the same. Each session is unique, reflecting where you are in this moment and what your soul is ready to explore.
Our breath is a profound healer, a gateway to parts of ourselves we may have forgotten or pushed aside. Breathwork invites us to access areas of the brain where old imprints and stories are stored—the ones that quietly shape our reality from behind the scenes. Through this practice, we’re given the chance to gently meet those parts of us with love and compassion, to feel what needs to be felt, and to let go of what no longer serves.
This isn’t about “fixing” anything; it’s about meeting ourselves fully, just as we are. Breathwork offers us a way to create new imprints, ones that are aligned with the life we are ready to step into. With each conscious inhale, we plant seeds of a new reality, and with each exhale, we let go of what holds us back.
RELEASE
I’ve had the honor of facilitating hundreds of breathwork experiences, and one thing I know for sure: no two are ever the same. Each session is unique, reflecting where you are in this moment and what your soul is ready to explore.
Our breath is a profound healer, a gateway to parts of ourselves we may have forgotten or pushed aside. Breathwork invites us to access areas of the brain where old imprints and stories are stored—the ones that quietly shape our reality from behind the scenes. Through this practice, we’re given the chance to gently meet those parts of us with love and compassion, to feel what needs to be felt, and to let go of what no longer serves.
This isn’t about “fixing” anything; it’s about meeting ourselves fully, just as we are. Breathwork offers us a way to create new imprints, ones that are aligned with the life we are ready to step into. With each conscious inhale, we plant seeds of a new reality, and with each exhale, we let go of what holds us back.
REST
Throughout the retreat, you’ll be encouraged to encounter your edges and lean into the growth that comes with stretching beyond your comfort zone. But just as importantly, we will prioritize rest and replenishment—because true transformation happens when we’re nourished and resourced.
The gift of true rest is something our nervous systems desperately need. So often, we’re caught in a cycle of doing, pushing, and running on empty, leaving little space for healing.
Throughout the week, you’ll have the luxury of time to relax by the pool, take in the views, not to mention receive what many past participants have deemed the best massage of their lives!
REST
Throughout the retreat, you’ll be encouraged to encounter your edges and lean into the growth that comes with stretching beyond your comfort zone. But just as importantly, we will prioritize rest and replenishment—because true transformation happens when we’re nourished and resourced.
The gift of true rest is something our nervous systems desperately need. So often, we’re caught in a cycle of doing, pushing, and running on empty, leaving little space for healing.
Throughout the week, you’ll have the luxury of time to relax by the pool, take in the views, not to mention receive what many past participants have deemed the best massage of their lives!
FEEL
To feel is to be alive. That means ALL of it—every sensation, every emotion: pleasure, pain, ecstasy, heartbreak, shame, bliss, guilt, numbness, anger… All of it is sacred. All of it is worthy of your love.
Throughout our practices and every moment in between, you will be invited to feel what is alive for you, to become the loving witness of what comes up moment to moment and to feel it all.
By resourcing into safety, both internally and externally, we can fully give ourselves permission to meet whatever we encounter with love and compassion.
FEEL
To feel is to be alive. That means ALL of it—every sensation, every emotion: pleasure, pain, ecstasy, heartbreak, shame, bliss, guilt, numbness, anger… All of it is sacred. All of it is worthy of your love.
Throughout our practices and every moment in between, you will be invited to feel what is alive for you, to become the loving witness of what comes up moment to moment and to feel it all.
By resourcing into safety, both internally and externally, we can fully give ourselves permission to meet whatever we encounter with love and compassion.
MOVE
Through dance and other movement practices, we’ll tap into our body’s innate wisdom, trusting it to guide us to move energy and emotions.
Dance is not only joyful and freeing but also deeply healing—a practice with therapeutic benefits supported by scientific research (yep, I wrote an essay about that too!). Movement will be our guide to connect with ourselves, express what words cannot, and find joy in the rhythm of our own bodies.
So dance like nobody’s watching (because they’re not) and let the body lead the way—no rules, no judgment, just pure freedom and fun.
MOVE
Through dance and other movement practices, we’ll tap into our body’s innate wisdom, trusting it to guide us to move energy and emotions.
Dance is not only joyful and freeing but also deeply healing—a practice with therapeutic benefits supported by scientific research (yep, I wrote an essay about that too!). Movement will be our guide to connect with ourselves, express what words cannot, and find joy in the rhythm of our own bodies.
So dance like nobody’s watching (because they’re not) and let the body lead the way—no rules, no judgment, just pure freedom and fun.
REWILD
Nature will serve as the sacred container for our time together, offering an invitation to allow the wild surroundings to remind you of the wild within you. Here, where the jungle meets the ocean, the land serves as an ally to alchemize and restore. I’ve seen it. I’ve felt it.
Nature will be woven into every part of our retreat. We’ll give back to the land through simple rituals, and enjoy time on the beach to connect with the elements.
REWILD
Nature will serve as the sacred container for our time together, offering an invitation to allow the wild surroundings to remind you of the wild within you. Here, where the jungle meets the ocean, the land serves as an ally to alchemize and restore. I’ve seen it. I’ve felt it.
Nature will be woven into every part of our retreat. We’ll give back to the land through simple rituals, and enjoy time on the beach to connect with the elements.
NOURISH
Every meal is a gift from this land, featuring a vibrant array of locally grown fruits and vegetables that nourish both body and soul. The diverse, colorful ingredients reflect the abundance of this land, reminding us of the deep connection we share with the earth.
Through these meals, we’ll honor the nourishment that this land provides, fueling ourselves with care and intention. It’s a practice of receiving, savoring, and giving thanks for the vitality that sustains us.
Also worth mentioning: all-you-can-drink coconuts! 🥥
NOURISH
Every meal is a gift from this land, featuring a vibrant array of locally grown fruits and vegetables that nourish both body and soul. The diverse, colorful ingredients reflect the abundance of this land, reminding us of the deep connection we share with the earth.
Through these meals, we’ll honor the nourishment that this land provides, fueling ourselves with care and intention. It’s a practice of receiving, savoring, and giving thanks for the vitality that sustains us.
Also worth mentioning: all-you-can-drink coconuts! 🥥
EMBODY
After nearly two decades as a professional photographer, Wild Woman sessions feel like the culmination of my life’s work—a space where photography becomes a sacred act of witnessing. At the end of our retreat, you’ll have the opportunity to step in front of my lens and be seen as you truly are.
These sessions are an invitation to embody the wisdom, power, and freedom you’ve uncovered throughout our time together. It’s not about perfection or performance—it’s about being fully present in your body, honoring your journey, and allowing your authentic essence to shine. This is your moment to celebrate all that you are.
P.S. I am so passionate about these sessions that I’ve dedicated my entire Master’s thesis to study the transformative potential they have to deepen women’s self-connection
EMBODY
After nearly two decades as a professional photographer, Wild Woman sessions feel like the culmination of my life’s work—a space where photography becomes a sacred act of witnessing. At the end of our retreat, you’ll have the opportunity to step in front of my lens and be seen as you truly are.
These sessions are an invitation to embody the wisdom, power, and freedom you’ve uncovered throughout our time together. It’s not about perfection or performance—it’s about being fully present in your body, honoring your journey, and allowing your authentic essence to shine. This is your moment to celebrate all that you are.
P.S. I am so passionate about these sessions that I’ve dedicated my entire Master’s thesis to study the transformative potential they have to deepen women’s self-connection
CASA LUNA
I am blessed to call Casa Luna home. It truly is a sanctuary; the land seems to hold its own kind of wisdom. I am deeply humbled to be the steward of this space, a haven where people come to heal, rest, and reset. Time and again, I’ve watched it work its quiet magic, offering exactly what each person needs.
It’s an honor to welcome you into this sacred space and share its gift of renewal.
For much of my life, I lived disconnected from my body, perpetually unaware of its needs or desires, not feeling like it even belonged to me. Reclaiming my Wild Woman through movement, sacred sexuality, and emotional embodiment has transformed my relationship with myself and the world around me. Quite frankly, it has changed my life.
This retreat is a culmination of all that I’ve learned and lived. It’s a sacred space for women to pause, breathe, and rediscover the beauty and wisdom that already lives within them.
For much of my life, I lived disconnected from my body, perpetually unaware of its needs or desires, not feeling like it even belonged to me. Reclaiming my Wild Woman through movement, sacred sexuality, and emotional embodiment has transformed my relationship with myself and the world around me. Quite frankly, it has changed my life.
This retreat is a culmination of all that I’ve learned and lived. It’s a sacred space for women to pause, breathe, and rediscover the beauty and wisdom that already lives within them.
“Davina held the perfect balance of leading the discussions while also participating with open vulnerability. She created a circle that encouraged full acceptance of each other, and ultimately, of ourselves. I am so grateful for the amount of time Davina committed to the group. It allowed me to create the same much needed space for myself.”
THUY-LIEN
REGISTER
starting at $2,200.00
Book your spot with a $500 deposit. Final balance due on March 22nd 2025
INCLUDES:
🏨 5 nights at Casa Luna in the hills of Samara
🥗 All meals, organic, local, and freshly prepared
🚌 Private transportation in a comfortable car or shuttle
🤸🏻 Local outings to the beach, and other activities
💆 1-hour massage
👥 Intimate group (5-8 women)
🫁 Breathwork journey
🧘🏽♀️ Yoga practice
🌴 Connection to nature
📸 Wild Woman photo session
… and so much more
ITINERARY
(subject to change)
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Arrival by 2pm at Casa Luna
Opening ceremony
Welcome dinner -
Yoga
Primal release
Beach
Evening practice -
Breathwork
Pool, massages, self-care
Ecstatic dance -
Workout
Pool & self-care
Beach & Wild woman shoot
Dinner in Samara -
Yoga
Breathwork
Closing ceremony
Closing dinner -
Morning practice
Breakfast
Departure
“Davina is a real inspiration to me in embodying the divine feminine. She not only knows her own feminine energy well, she radiates femininity in her presence.
She has inspired me so much to look for that divine feminine within myself, as I was often been hiding it in this world. During Davina's ecstatic dance I met my divine feminine. It was so beautiful, full of love and held with care and joy too. I felt so free and liberated. Davina, thank you for your true gift to this world and your beautiful feminine essence.”
NICOLINE
FAQ
F.A.Q.
WHERE IS THE RETREAT TAKING PLACE? HOW DO I GET THERE?
The retreat will be taking place at Davina’s family home, Casa Luna, which is located just outside of the town of Samara, in the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica. To get here, you will need to fly into Liberia (LIR) airport. The shuttle driver (included) will meet you as you step outside, and drive you to Samara, about 2 hours away.
WHEN DO I NEED TO ARRIVE & DEPART COSTA RICA?
The retreat starts at 2pm on April 22nd.
As such, you will likely need to fly into Liberia on April 21st (or sooner) and book a hotel in Samara (we will provide suggestions).
You are welcome to add more time in Costa Rica before or after the retreat, and we will help you coordinate transport as needed.
WHAT WILL TAKE PLACE DURING THIS RETREAT?
Together, we will dive into many practices (see itinerary), all of which aim to return us to our authentic self. We will also have plenty of time to dive into conversation around the dinner table, lounge by the pool, and find moments of stillness for ourselves.
WHO IS THIS RETREAT FOR?
The retreat is open to all women over the age of 18 who are seeking to form a deeper relationship with themselves, with others, and with the world around them.
HOW DO I KNOW IF THIS IS FOR ME?
We strive to bring together a group of individuals for whom this experience is in alignment.
Prior to booking your trip, we can schedule a discovery call with you to answer any questions and make sure that you are a good fit for this retreat.
HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE PART OF THE RETREAT?
The retreat will be a small, intimate group of 5-8 women.
WHO IS LEADING THE RETREAT?
The retreat will be led by Davina Palik, with support from a couple of other local facilitators for some of the practices (ie: yoga, massages)
WHAT KIND OF SUPPORT WILL BE PROVIDED AROUND THE RETREAT?
Davina will host a group call leading up to the retreat, as well as integration calls afterwards, all of which aim to make this a deeply nourishing and supportive experience.
WHERE WILL WE BE STAYING?
We will be staying at Davina’s family home Casa Luna. The rooms are chosen by participants during the booking process.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
5 nights of accommodation at Casa Luna, all meals (local, organic, and freshly prepared), private ground transportation in a comfortable car or shuttle, a 1-hour massage, local outings to the beach and various activities, as well as all practices, teachings, and ceremonies on the schedule.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
We suggest packing light and making comfort a priority. April in Costa Rica can see some rain, but is otherwise quite warm. You will need minimal clothing during your time here (shorts, t-shirts, light dresses, bathing suits, and flip flops!)
IS COSTA RICA SAFE?
Costa Rica is considered a safe country to visit. Travellers to Costa Rica are recommended to exercise the usual travel precautions (storing valuable items in the room safe, keeping an eye on personal bags while moving around, etc…).