Uvita, Costa Rica · January 24–30, 2027
ECO SOMA
Life/Art Retreat
ECO SOMA
Life/Art Retreat
Slow down and reconnect to yourself and the rhythms of the natural world. Be nourished by present moment awareness, movement, and creativity in a dance with ocean, earth, and sky.
Slow down and reconnect to yourself and the rhythms of the natural world. Be nourished by present moment awareness, movement, and creativity in a dance with ocean, earth, and sky.
Uvita, Costa Rica · January 24–30, 2027
ECO SOMA
Life/Art Retreat
Slow down and reconnect to yourself and the rhythms of the natural world. Be nourished by present moment awareness, movement, and creativity in a dance with ocean, earth, and sky.
El Nido Uvita · jungle, ocean, studio
What
An intimate
6-day eco-somatic movement retreat.
Grounded in the Tamalpa Life/Art Process, we will work with movement, drawing, writing, sounding, and witnessing as expressive art modalities.
Daily embodied inquiry and creative exploration will take place in indoor and outdoor spaces, in relationship with nature.
El Nido Uvita · jungle, ocean, studio
What
An intimate
6-day
eco-somatic movement retreat.
Grounded in the Tamalpa Life/Art Process, we will work with movement, drawing, writing, sounding, and witnessing as expressive art modalities.
Daily embodied inquiry and creative exploration will take place in indoor and outdoor spaces, in relationship with nature.
A relaxing pool, cold plunge, vibrant gardens, spacious movement studio, covered lounge, fire pit, and private beach access just a 5-minute walk away.
Our little nest
Retreat center
Where
Where
El Nido Uvita rests between lush jungle and the Pacific ocean.
El Nido Uvita rests between lush jungle and the Pacific ocean.
Nourishment
Local seasonal meals
Local chefs source ingredients from nearby farmers and fishermen: tropical fruits, locally caught fish, organic vegetables, and Costa Rican dishes with a modern twist.
Stay
Single or double rooms
Accommodations are single or double occupancy, with private bathrooms and A/C in all rooms. Vegan, pescatarian, omnivore and other dietary needs will be met with intention.
Meet your facilitators
Tamalpa Life/Art Practitioners,
18 years in the making.
Cameron Richardson
Cameron Richardson
Cameron Richardson, MA/RSMT
Movement-based expressive arts therapist · Somatic ecologist
Cameron is a movement-based expressive arts therapist and somatic ecologist who explores the connection between the body and the natural world as a source of healing, creativity, and belonging. A Tamalpa Life/Art Practitioner with more than 30 years of experience, she leads retreats, supports trauma recovery, and teaches somatic expressive arts in Asheville, NC and Uvita, Costa Rica.
Kate CLEARY
Kate CLEARY
Kate Cleary
MFA/RSME
ISMETA Registered Somatic Movement Therapist & Educator
Kate is a somatic movement and expressive arts educator and coach who explores the wisdom of the moving body as a source of awareness, creativity, and authentic expression. A Registered Somatic Movement Educator with BA and MFA degrees in dance, she leads retreats, teaches embodied mindfulness, and guides nature-based experiences that deepen connection to self and the living world.
Kate & Cameron met in 2009 at Sea Ranch, Ca.
They met during a place-based expressive arts retreat led by Soto Hoffman while studying at the Tamalpa Institute with Daria and Anna Halprin. They have actively imagined working together ever since, and are excited to offer this eco-somatic movement retreat in Costa Rica 18 years later. Kate and Cameron are both ISMETA Registered Somatic Movement Therapists and Educators and Tamalpa Life/Art Practitioners.
Meet your facilitators
Tamalpa Life/Art Practitioners,
18 years in the making.
Cameron Headshot
Cameron RICHARDSON
Cameron Richardson, MA/RSMT
Movement-based expressive arts therapist · Somatic ecologist
Cameron is a movement-based expressive arts therapist and somatic ecologist who explores the connection between the body and the natural world as a source of healing, creativity, and belonging. A Tamalpa Life/Art Practitioner with more than 30 years of experience, she leads retreats, supports trauma recovery, and teaches somatic expressive arts in Asheville, NC and Uvita, Costa Rica.
Kate Headshot
Kate CLEARY
Kate Cleary, MFA/RSME
ISMETA Registered Somatic Movement Therapist & Educator
Kate is a somatic movement and expressive arts educator and coach who explores the wisdom of the moving body as a source of awareness, creativity, and authentic expression. A Registered Somatic Movement Educator with BA and MFA degrees in dance, she leads retreats, teaches embodied mindfulness, and guides nature-based experiences that deepen connection to self and the living world.
Kate & Cameron met in 2009 at Sea Ranch, Ca.
They met during a place-based expressive arts retreat led by Soto Hoffman while studying at the Tamalpa Institute with Daria and Anna Halprin. They have actively imagined working together ever since, and are excited to offer this eco-somatic movement retreat in Costa Rica 18 years later. Kate and Cameron are both ISMETA Registered Somatic Movement Therapists and Educators and Tamalpa Life/Art Practitioners.
The experience
A PLACE FOR RESTORATION, ARTISTRY, AND EMBODIED PRACTICE.
A PLACE FOR RESTORATION, ARTISTRY, AND EMBODIED PRACTICE.
Practice
Somatic movement
Daily movement explorations that help you listen, regulate, strengthen, and inhabit your body with more nuance.
Place
LUSH LANDSCAPE
Ocean air, rainforest texture, warm light, and spacious pauses create the sensory field for deep, present moment awareness.
Guidance
Held with care
Professional facilitation, thoughtful pacing, and an intentional container for guests who seek to experience both depth and ease.
Daily flow
A NATURAL rhythm of practice, nourishment, rest, and integration.
A NATURAL rhythm of practice, nourishment, rest, and integration.
Sunrise + breakfast
Coffee, tea, juice, snacks
Afternoon session
Guided movement & embodied inquiry
AM session
Guided movement & embodied inquiry
Sunset + dinner
Free time through sunset, then dinner
Brunch + free time
Nourishing community meal followed by time to rest, swim, wander, journal, or be with the land.
PM session
PM session
Integration
Integration
How to join
Limited to 12 participants.
Limited to 12 participants.
Complete the application so we can ensure an intentional, cohesive group. Upon acceptance, a $500 deposit secures your place. Choose double occupancy for $2,400 or single occupancy for $2,800 through the booking link provided. Balance is due by December 12, 2026.
Complete the application so we can ensure an intentional, cohesive group. Upon acceptance, a $500 deposit secures your place. Choose double occupancy for $2,400 or single occupancy for $2,800 through the booking link provided. Balance is due by December 12, 2026.
Retreat center
OUR LITTLE NEST
A relaxing pool, cold plunge, vibrant gardens, spacious movement studio, covered lounge, fire pit, and private beach access just a 5-minute walk away.
Retreat details
Everything included, and what to arrange on your own.
Everything included, and what to arrange on your own.
PROVIDED
Group shuttle from San Jose (SJO) to El Nido Uvita on January 24, and return shuttle on January 30 | 6 nights accommodation | 5 days chef-prepared local seasonal meals and snacks | 6 days eco-somatic expressive arts programming co-facilitated by Kate and Cameron | Art materials | Pool, cold plunge, lush gardens, covered lounge, movement studio, fire pit, restaurant-grade kitchen | Private beach access | Waterfall excursion | Oceanside Sand Mandala Meditation
Group shuttle from San Jose (SJO) to El Nido Uvita on January 24, and return shuttle on January 30. 6 nights accommodation. 5 days chef-prepared local seasonal meals and snacks. 6 days eco-somatic expressive arts programming co-facilitated by Kate and Cameron. Art materials. Pool, cold plunge, lush gardens, covered lounge, movement studio, fire pit. Private beach access walk. Waterfall excursion.
Ocean-side Sand Mandala Meditation.
Not included
Not included
Flights/airfare | Hotel in San Jose on January 23, the night before the retreat starts | Final night dinner out at a local restaurant | Add-ons, including massage options | Travel insurance, which is encouraged
Flights or airfare. Hotel in San Jose on January 23, the night before the retreat starts. Final night dinner out at a local restaurant. Add-ons, including massage options. Travel insurance, which is encouraged.
Flights/airfare | Hotel in San Jose on January 23, the night before the retreat starts | Final night dinner out at a local restaurant | Add-ons, including massage options | Travel insurance, which is encouraged
Pura Vida - see you in Uvita!
Pura Vida - see you in Uvita!
