COSTA RICA
You are Your Own Inner Healer
with Dr. Betsy Rippentrop & Kristin Hanggi
May 9-16, 2026
SOLD OUT
Join Dr. Betsy and Kristin Hangii for a week of restoration as you “Return To Your Own Inner Healer”. Real healing is never about adding something new, but rather remembering who we are. Healing happens when the conditions are right – when there is enough presence, slowness, time, and trust. This retreat will provide just that.
It has been said that the antidote to anxiety is creativity. When we can channel our energy into creative pursuits that align with our personal true north, we not only find relief but also purpose.
Days include meditation, yoga, journaling, vision work, intuitive practices, imagination exercises, blueprint mapping, and embodied ritual. Plus plenty of time for swimming, walking on the beach, and nourishing your body with healthy fresh food.
Dr. Betsy & Kristin synchronistically crossed paths via their love for the “Heroine’s Journey” and share a passion for feminine empowerment. Dr. Betsy brings decades of experience with depth psychology and its integration with yoga and non-ordinary states, and Kristin brings creative magic that helps people reconnect with their creative blueprint, intuition and inner compass as a pathway to healing.
Details of this Retreat’s Content:
Day 1: The Body + Intuition: Learning to Listen
Your body is a creative receiver. We will work with somatic listening to identify where intuition lives in the body. Today we ground, and build trust with our inner wisdom.
Day 2 The Inner Compass: Reclaiming Self-Authority
We must dissolve the myth of an external healer or savior who will rescue us. Today we deepen into our own instincts and creativity as the guidance system we can rely upon.
Day 3: Trusting Your Desires
We so often diminish our preferences vs trust unapologetically what our soul is asking for. Today we listen to preference and desire.
Day 4: The Creative Blueprint: Your Personal Design
Your life purpose, or creative blueprint, is like no one else. What if your preference and desires are your medicine?
Day 5: Vision as a Healing Force
Imagination may be one of the most healing tools we have despite our training to not trust it. Today we focus visualizing our future self and turning imagery into actionable steps.
Day 6: Integration: Living as Your Own Healer
As we prepare to transition home, it is helpful to own what self healing looks like and how to override old pattering. Today we design and commit to self-authorship.
Included in this retreat are:
- Daily morning yoga and meditation
- Afternoon healing rituals that include meditation, yoga nidra, shadow work, creative exploration, and conscious movement
- A cacao ceremony
- Chakra readings
- Personalized contact with Dr. Betsy & Kristin
Additional Bonuses of this Retreat include:
- Access to medical doctors at the Longevity Center – Targeted treatments include epigenetic testing, heavy metal detoxing, ozone therapies, ozone sauna, and IV vitamin and antioxidant treatments.
- Detox Cleanse Program – It is easy to cleanse with the beautiful food choices at Blue Spirit and this program adds supplements and support to really get your body revitalized
- Guiones Beach – Blue Spirit sits atop of a hillside overlooking a three-mile-long white sand beach along the Pacific Ocean. Guiones beach is home to a Turtle Refuge, which preserves the flora and fauna along the entire length; no building is permitted. Blue Spirit is located at the quiet end of the beach, where swimming is easy, thanks to the gentle current.
- Saltwater Infinity Pool – You will enjoy the soft feel of the water, which is soothing to skin and hair and may just be lucky enough to spot monkeys in the trees surrounding this pool.
Travel, Additional Information & FAQ’s
TRAVEL TO BLUE SPIRIT
Blue Spirit takes care of all of the details regarding shuttle transfers between Blue Spirit and the different airports in Costa Rica. The two international airports in Costa Rica are: Liberia International Airport (LIR) and San Jose International Airport (SJO).
It is recommended to fly into Liberia, which has been recently expanded with increased numbers of flights from the US and Canada. Shuttle transfers from/to Liberia on Saturday’s (12-4pm and 7-8:30pm) for $60 per person each way. An alternative option is to take a 40-minute short domestic flight between San Jose and the Nosara airport (20 min. taxi from Blue Spirit). Shuttle rates are more expensive on day’s other than Saturday and from San Jose. Please CLICK HERE for those details and to reserve your shuttle or private taxi.
Please plan to arrive on Saturday (anytime … our first meal together will be dinner) and depart on Saturday. The last class will be Friday evening, and our last meal will be breakfast on the last Saturday. General check-in time for rooms is 4pm on the first Saturday, check-out is10am on the last Saturday. Luggage can be stored safely if you arrive early or depart late. There is a $29 departure tax payable at either San Jose or Liberia airport before exiting Costa Rica. This is often included with your flight.
ABOUT COSTA RICA
While it may seem remote, Costa Rica is easily accessible from the United States and Canada. Costa Rica has not only become known for its spectacular nature, bio-diversity, and ecological tourism, but also as a country whose values reflect many of the ideals embraced by those of us interested in world peace, environmental preservation, excellent education, and a high standard of health care. It is unique in Central America as it has the longest uninterrupted democracy, no standing army in more than 50 years, and a 95% literacy rate.
BLUE ZONE®
Blue Spirit lives in one of the world’s five Blue Zones®: Nosara, on the Nicoya Peninsula. Blue Zones® are recognized areas where people live the longest and report the highest levels of wellbeing.
ABOUT NOSARA
In the last 10-years Nosara has grown quietly into one of the hip holistic hot-spots on the planet. Nestled along the coast with 3 unspoiled stunning beaches protected as a turtle refuge – Playa Guiones, Playa Pelada, and Playa Nosara – this peaceful and vibrant international community of nature lovers, surfers, yogis, and families truly embraces the Costa Rican ‘Pura Vida’ lifestyle.
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AMENITIES
Gourmet Vegetarian Cuisine: Your stay at Blue Spirit includes three gourmet vegetarian meals a day. A few times each week few serve fresh, locally caught fish. The daily lunch and dinner buffet includes a pure food option, which offers greens, grains, and legumes without oils or seasonings. We purchase the food from local farmers and organic produce when available.
Blue Spirit Café: If you like to start your day with a healthy superfood smoothie, fresh coconut water or fresh vegetable juice, or prefer to indulge in an afternoon cappuccino with some raw food snacks or French pastries, the Blue Spirit café is your spot.
Blue Spirit Store: Whether you forgot your sunscreen at home or wish to treat yourself or friends at home with a little gift from Costa Rica: the Blue Spirit Store offers women’s and men’s apparel, spiritual books and CDs, gift items and snack foods, as well as personal and sundry items.
Wireless Internet: Complimentary wireless service is available throughout the main building. For your convenience as well, there is a single computer station located in the lobby.
Saltwater Infinity Pool: The environmentally friendly saltwater pool located near the Main Building has views of the mountains and the jungle surrounding Blue Spirit.
Guiones Beach: Blue Spirit sits atop of a hillside overlooking a three-mile-long white sand beach along the Pacific Ocean. Guiones beach is home to a turtle refuge, which preserves the flora and fauna along the entire length; building is not permitted. The north and mid sections of Guiones beach offer great surfing to beginners and advanced alike. Blue Spirit is located at the quiet South end of the beach, where swimming is easy, thanks to the gentle current. The 700 foot walk (220 meters) from Blue Spirit to the beach transverses lush grounds full of mango trees and coconut palms.
SPA & LONGEVITY SERVICES
Whether your tissues are holding some core tensions, or you’d like some sound advice on nutrition, wish to transform a painful relationship issue, or simply are in the mood to be pampered with a tropical body polish or a luscious facial treatment… all Blue Spirit body-workers, therapists, and counselors are highly qualified, excel in what they do, and enjoy being of service.
EXCURSIONS
There is so much you can enjoy when you are not in your class! Whether you stay on the premises for a free Salsa dance class, lounge at the saltwater infinity pool, or participate in a fire ritual on the beach in the evening, there are fabulous activities for guests who like to venture further. We offer: Horseback riding on the beach, surfing lessons, surf board rentals, canopy zip line tour, river kayaking, bird-watching tour, waterfall hike, stand up paddle surf, and turtle refuge tour.
Your Guide
Betsy Rippentrop, PhD is a licensed psychologist and certified yoga and meditation teacher who uniquely blends science, psychology, mysticism and spirituality into her classes. She courageously guides people into deeper awareness of their body and mind, and is especially adept at translating psycho-emotional concepts into somatic experiences in the body. She has been in clinical practice for nearly 20 years and has owned Heartland Yoga for 14 years. She has authored numerous academic papers on the mind-body connection and is author of Chakra Healing: Renew Your LifeForce. She teaches courses and retreats nationally and internationally and can be found weekly at her popular podcast Tend Her Wild. For more info on Dr Rippentrop, visit www.dryogamomma.com.
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Kristin Hanggi is a Tony-nominated director, writer, and producer whose work spans Broadway, film, and television. She directed the international hit Rock of Ages and has developed bold original work across mediums, including the HBOMax film Accidentally Brave. A graduate of UCLA and USC and recipient of UCLA’s Distinguished Alumni Award, Kristin is also the co-host of Let’s Play: The CREATE Podcast. For over two decades, she has mentored artists and led retreats and workshops for creatives around the world. She is known for teaching the Heroine’s Journey and guiding individuals to reconnect with their creative blueprint, intuition, and inner compass as pathways to self-trust and healing. Check her out at www.kristinhanggi.com
Ocean View Rooms
These luxury rooms have step-out balconies and beautiful ocean views. The rooms are tastefully furnished and provide the perfect space for 2 people. Each room has a king-sized bed or two twins, with a private bathroom with solar hot water and air conditioning.
Double Occupancy: $3295 per person – SOLD OUT
Single Occupancy: $4295 – SOLD OUT
Mountain View Room
The Mountain View Room has a step-out balcony and large windows with an extraordinary mountain view to take in the true sound healing in Costa Rica. Located in the main building, the room is tastefully furnished and provides the perfect space for one or two people. It has a king-sized bed or two twins with private bathroom with solar hot water, and air conditioning.
Our last room can be single OR double occupancy!
Double Occupancy: $3195 per person
Single Occupancy: $4095
Nature Suite
These suites are very cozy and situated on a hillside overlooking the lush vegetation. They have natural wood frame structures and private bathrooms with an outdoor shower overlooking the jungle. Each Suite has a king sized bed or two twins, a separate enclosed porch with a desk, solar hot water and air conditioning. The suites are a short walk up the hill to the main building.
Last room can be single or double occupancy.
Double Occupancy: $3095 per person
Single Occupancy: $3795
Hermitage Room
The hermitage rooms provide privacy and elegance while being cozy and less expensive. Located in the main building, many of these rooms have partial views of the ocean or the mountains. They have either a queen/king sized bed or 2 twin beds, private bathroom with solar hot water and AC.
Double Occupancy: $2595 per person
SOLD OUT
Single Occupancy: $3395
SOLD OUT
Eco-Cottage
The cottages are situated in lush vegetation, allowing for a sensual experience with nature. They are simple and natural wood frame structures with screening for natural ventilation. Each cottage sleeps two people and has a private bathroom with ambient temperature water shower, or you can use our shared bathhouse with hot water showers. The Eco-cottages are situated below the main building and involve a short hike (50+ steps) up to get to the main building.
SOLD OUT
Double Occupancy: $2195 per person
Single Occupancy: $2595
Platform Tent
Each tent has a queen-sized air mattress and is placed on a platform under a wooden roof for protection against the sun and rain. The tents are surrounded by nature and close to the shared bathhouse. All linen, pillow and towels are provided to guests.
SOLD OUT
Single Occupancy: $2295
INCLUDED:
7 nights accommodations
Meals starting with dinner on evening 1
Use of property facilities, beach cove & pool
Classes and workshops with your teachers
NOT INCLUDED:
Travel to Liberia, Costa Rica and to Blue Spirit Retreat Center (shuttles available)
Spa services and excursions, gratuities to center staff
Refunds and Cancellations: Refund less deposit ($695) before February 1, 2026. No refunds after February 1, 2026. Due to arrangements made with our vacation hosts, there can be no exceptions to this policy.
If you place a deposit, the balance due will be set to charge in equal installments starting the month after deposit through Feb 2026, unless other arrangements are made. Participants will be required to sign the application and liability waiver to participate on this trip.
We HIGHLY recommend that you consider purchasing Travel Insurance. Travel insurance companies like travel Guard and Trawick International offer policies that insure your investment in case you need to cancel (including “cancel for any reason” coverages), coverages for expenses incurred due to weather & travel delays, personal property loss and emergency travel medical. Please review policies carefully to choose the coverage you need.
We recommend that you consider purchasing trip insurance to protect your investment. Travel Guard and Trawick International are two providers that we recommend. Please review policies carefully to ensure they provide the coverage you need.
We recommend that you consider purchasing trip insurance to protect your investment. Trawick International and Travel Guard are two providers that we recommend. Please review policies carefully to ensure they provide the coverage you need.
