Are you a BIPOC woman in leadership craving more than the daily grind, tired of the relentless thoughts running through your mind, and feeling disconnected from the life you’re meant to lead? 

Are you suffering from long-standing pain and inflammation in the body that you know is a result of stress? 

Are you ready to stress less, love more, and truly thrive? 

Well, this could be the last vacation you’ll ever need—not because you won’t want to travel, but because you’ll leave here loving your life so much that you’ll never feel the need to escape it again.  

Join us for this transformative 6-day, 5-night retreat from June 22–27, 2025, at the Verdesana Retreat Center in the majestic mountains of Costa Rica. Nestled in eco-luxury lodging within a peaceful cloud rainforest, this sacred retreat offers you the chance to disconnect from daily noise and reconnect with your true essence.

During your stay, you'll be immersed in powerful healing practices such as Cacao Ceremonies, Sound Bowl Healing, Meditation, Yoga, and Hiking. These sacred rituals are designed to help you move stagnant energy and unblock your energy, allowing you to heal at a deep level. By clearing energy that may be stuck in your body, you’ll reconnect with your inner power, , and rediscover the radiant strength that resides within you. 

This retreat is not just a getaway—it’s a rebirth. You’ll leave behind toxic beliefs, awaken your spiritual gifts, and reignite the radiant fire within. Let this experience be the beginning of a journey filled with intention, community, and empowered living.

Your Guides:

Dr. Prudence Minton is a Leadership Coach and Professional Learning Designer with years of experience supporting leaders across the nation. She empowers school districts and educational leaders by delivering executive coaching and designing professional learning experiences that foster culturally responsive, transformative leadership.

Prudence’s spiritual journey has profoundly influenced her work. Alongside her husband and son, she has embraced sound healing  and meditation, which have become essential in balancing her life and enhancing her coaching practice. She believes that true leadership begins with self-awareness, and she incorporates this self-work into her coaching, guiding leaders to align their personal well-being with their professional impact.

As a retreat facilitator, Prudence creates brave, sacred spaces where participants can openly share, reflect, and learn from one another. Her goal is to inspire leaders to connect more deeply with themselves and their purpose, while cultivating the resilience and inner strength needed to guide their communities with compassion and clarity. Through this approach, she encourages participants to grow not only as leaders but as whole individuals, embracing both their personal and professional journeys.

Prior to her current role, Prudence co-founded and served as Chief Academic Officer for a Pre-K to 12 charter school network in Newark, New Jersey.

A recovering anger addict and people pleaser, Nuria McGrath is an Emotional Freedom Coach who guides dynamic change leaders balancing careers, relationships, and motherhood. These women often feel unappreciated and frustrated but deeply desire to cultivate loving relationships, while experiencing freedom and security in who they are. With certifications in meditation, identity-based life coaching, yoga, and Reiki, she offers healing and transformation services through her wellness business, Dragonfly Cultivated Healing.

As a career economist and former Coast Guard officer, Nuria knows firsthand the challenges of working in male-dominated fields, and how important it is for women to act authentically in their talents. She deeply understands the frustration and pressure that comes with these roles and is passionate about helping women step into their true power. 

Nuria has facilitated several transformative retreats, using a variety of healing mechanisms including dance, meditation, music, breathwork, song, gentle movement, and energy healing.

She lives in Fairfax, VA, with her life partner and husband, where they raise their three daughters and dog. Nuria enjoys writing, reading, yoga, meditation, traveling, gardening, and singing—always finding joy in having fun!

Mornings will begin with gentle yoga on an open-air deck, overlooking a flowing river and serenaded by birdsong, as the sun rises over the lush rainforest. You’ll enjoy gourmet, plant-based meals crafted from local ingredients to nourish your body and spirit. Each meal, each moment is designed to delight your senses and fuel your soul.

Afternoons will be filled with reflective journaling, freeing dance sessions, and liberating hikes through the cloud forest. You’ll engage in healing drumming ceremonies, pick fresh fruit straight from the trees, and honor the ancestors of the land, while building lasting connections with like-minded women who share your vision for growth, healing, and empowerment.

As the day winds down, relax in private hot pools and soak in the beauty of nature’s sanctuary. Evenings will end with intimate gatherings around the fire, where we’ll sing, share stories, and celebrate the sisterhood we’ve created, uplifting each other and deepening our sense of connection.