Horse and Soul with Danielle Mackinnon

Arenal, Provincia de Guanacaste, Tilarán, Costa Rica

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Tula Vida
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Duration: 7 days
Group size: 2 - 8
Horse and Soul with Danielle Mackinnon
Arenal, Provincia de Guanacaste, Tilarán, Costa Rica

Tula Vida
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5 reviews

$2,850
Deposit: $1,500
Duration: 7 days
Group size: 2 - 8

About this trip

Join Danielle Mackinnon for this transformative week of Soul Level connection with the Tula

Vida herd in an 80-acre jungle oasis located in Tierras Morenas, Costa Rica


Surrounded by volcanic energy, held by the ancient land, supported by the

natural world, Danielle and the horses will lead you on an unforgettable journey of

discovery, connection and self-clarity beyond your wildest hopes.


This 7 day immersive retreat offers a deep dive right into the natural world of

horses, where the secrets of harmony, connection, belonging and thriving are

abundantly shared.


2025 dates: 

Week 1: 28 February - 6 March 2025

Week 2: 8 - 14 March 2025

The Place - Tula Vida Ranch

Tula Vida Ranch, where we will be staying for all six nights, is home to 12 very special rescue horses. The horses live fully connected as a complete herd and during our time at the ranch each of us will be accepted and embraced right into that herd connection.


Tula Vida Ranch

Tula Vida Ranch is surrounded by 3 volcanos, an expansive sunset view and pristine rainforest, with rivers, springs and ponds - the horses roam freely in this stunning environment where you will find you can breathe more deeply and re-discover your flow.


Accommodation

Rooms are beautiful and comfortable with a terrace and individual bathrooms.  


The Villas are double rooms with private bathrooms and a stunning terrace. The Horse Manor has private rooms with a shared kitchen/living area and a stunning terrace where the horses may come and join you for your morning coffee. 


Our communal lodge is where we share meals, practice yoga and is a safe, comfortable space to rest. 


Nourishment

Meals are home-cooked with love, using fresh local ingredients.  Our water comes from our abundant natural springs and we have air fresh from the trees to breathe - everything is designed to be in harmony with the surroundings and support your mind, body and spirit to rest, re-energise and renew.


Environment and Herd

Tula Vida is 100% off-the-grid with its own solar power and fresh spring water living in harmony with nature while remaining a safe, comfortable human retreat. 


1000s of trees and plants are already planted, including a food forest and a nursery for endangered trees, to encourage the forest to regenerate and give wildlife corridors to pass through the neighbouring national parks.  It is a true sanctuary for all visitors, which includes shy tapirs, rare bell-birds and plenty of toucans, sloths and monkeys.


You can spend a lot of time out on the stunning property - with trails, rivers, waterfalls, valleys, primary rainforest and abundant wildlife - truly accessible nature.  


Tula Vida Foundation is also a 501c charity registered in the US with a mission to rescue horses in Costa Rica and sponsor people to come for transformational horse experiences and retreats.


A visit supports not just yourself but also the natural environment, the rescue horses, the local community who work with us and people without the means to have these kind of experiences.

What’s included

  • Transportation
    Roundtrip group transportation between Liberia International Airport (LIR) and Tula Vida at set times on Retreat Arrival/Departure Dates
  • Accommodation
    6 nights at Tula Vida Ranch with full access to miles of trails, surrounding horses, spring-fed pond and more
  • Meals
    3 meals per day, starting with arrival dinner on Day 1 and ending with departure breakfast on final day
  • Opening Ceremony
    Led by Danielle Mackinnon and the Tula Vida team of humans and horses: Unite in the healing, nourishing land of this corner Costa Rica and feel the natural energy start to work its magic
  • Horse Partnering Ritual
    At Tula Vida the horses decide which human to partner with! Words cannot describe the connections that are formed here with participants in past retreats
  • Daily Horse Experiences
    Transformational equine experiential learning with the Tula Vida herd - create a connection with a horse, become part of the herd, and see where connection can take you...
  • Intuitive Connections
    With support from the lush rainforest, we’ll play with our intuitive connections with the herd. Experience real-time psychic connections in the most moving way possible
  • Mindful Movement
    Start your day with optional gentle, energy-based mindful movement with Eric Kolesar
  • Nature Bathing
    Explore the land and feel the full embrace of vibrant Mother Nature all around you as you connect in, settling your whole system at every level
  • Sunset Ceremony
    Rituals are both soothing and powerful. Gather with us for a nightly mindful pause to watch the sunset paint the sky’s canvas and sink down over the horizon

What’s not included

  • Airfare
    You arrange your own travel to/from Liberia airport (LIR) in Costa Rica on retreat arrival/departure dates.
  • Trip insurance
    We require that travel insurance is purchased in case of any need to cancel, travel disruption or medical emergencies.
  • Tips
    This is optional but often people want to leave tips for staff and drivers

Available Packages

Shared room with bathroom
Deposit:$1,500

Sharing one of our beautiful rooms in the Villas, with a giant terrace and stunning views, located right next to the Lodge (for dining and yoga). 

Each room has 2 double beds, private bathroom, kitchenette, table and chairs.


$2,850
Deposit:$1,500
Private room with bathroom
Deposit:$1,700

A beautiful room with a double bed and private bathroom in the Lodge next to the restaurant, and these are popular so book yours fast!


$3,250
Deposit:$1,700
Private King with Master Bathroom
Deposit:$1,700

Our beautiful King room in the Villas, with a shower and corner bath plus a giant terrace and stunning views.

$3,399
Deposit:$1,700
Single room with bathroom
Deposit:$1,500

1 room with a single bed and private bath in the Lodge next to the restaurant.

$2,999
Deposit:$1,500
$2,850
Deposit: $1,500

Shared room with bathroom

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Tula Vida
5 reviews
With stunning, vibrant and accessible nature all around, Tula Vida offers transformational horse experiences and other retreats in Costa Rica aimed at supporting your whole system to settle back into balance, allowing the stress to melt away so you can (re)find your positive energy, self-connection and sense of harmony.

Reviews

My experience was an adventure of the soul. To ride on horseback along isolated, spectacular beaches, as far North as the Nicaraguan border was something very special. Costa Rica has such captivating beauty. Sally, Eric, Enrique and his family handled all the details with mastery. We were well fed on home made and delicious local cuisine, and everyone was so kind. This is a trip I will remember fondly.
By Thomas C for Swimming with Horses - Beach Ride on Jan 18, 2025
Thanks Tommy! It was such a fun experience for us also, thanks for coming!
By Tula Vida on Jan 18, 2025
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I am so pleased to have the opportunity to submit a review for the Wonderful Tula Vida, which I have visited several times. While it is hard to describe without being there, Sally, Eric, Nora, and all of their helpers, human, equine, and canine, provide the type of healing experience we all hope to find. The land and space are vastly beautiful and centering. Sally and Eric are amazingly tuned in and great healers, and the horses are wise beyond measure and help bring us to the place of calm and truth within ourselves that we seek. And, on top of this spiritually grounding experience, the accommodations and food are fantastic! Super sustainable, so well thought-out, and comfortable. I would highly recommend attending a retreat at Tula Vida!
By Nancy P for Tula Vida - Ranch Stay - Nancy on Jan 15, 2025
I had an amazingly profound experience with Sally, Eric, and the herd at Tula Vida Ranch. In fact, the impact of my stay at the ranch is still unfolding, and it’s taking me a couple of months even to begin to describe it. I had never been around horses, or even met a horse until I went to the ranch. A couple of years prior, I saw a YouTube video about horses, and it occurred to me that I would like to become a “horse friend” and that soulful calling is what guided me to Tula Vida. After a COVID-19 infection at the beginning of 2022 was followed by about 3 years of long-COVID symptoms, during which my stepfather, father, and mother all passed away within a year, my nervous system was deeply affected. I saw Sally in a video on the Instagram account of another creator that I follow who was visiting the ranch, and Sally was discussing the ways that horses regulate one another’s nervous systems and can also teach us how to regulate our own. Upon hearing that, I knew it was exactly what I needed. I reached out to Sally a few months prior to my trip to Costa Rica to ask about a private retreat, and with her thorough planning (and patiently answering my million questions), we mapped out my stay at Tula Vida, which included several “off-campus” excursions to go horseback riding in La Fortuna, tour the Hanging Bridges, visit the Las Pumas animal sanctuary, a Caño Negro riverboat tour, a visit to Lago Cote, and of course numerous coaching sessions with Sally, private experiences with the horses, Qi Gong led by Eric with the horses, delicious traditional Costa Rican meals, brilliant conversations, and so much more. While at the ranch, on hundreds of acres surrounded by volcanoes, I also had many spiritual experiences and my spiritual gifts opened up throughout my stay and even after leaving. I am incredibly grateful to have had this experience at Tula Vida, and I definitely plan to return to the ranch at some point. If you’re wondering if Tula Vida is for you, then it’s probably for you. I absolutely recommend a retreat at Tula Vida Ranch.
By Shawn L for Personal Retreat Shawn Luther on Jan 10, 2025
Thanks for these powerful words Shawn, it's great to hear how the deep experiences and tools are still with you and still giving to you - it was a pleasure to share part of your journey and we look forward to seeing you back here soon. I will let Minne know when you're coming so he can wait by your door!
By Tula Vida on Jan 10, 2025
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Everything I hoped for and more. Sally, Eric, the place , the horses; wonderful! Thank you also to Enrique for his expertise, and to everyone from Tula Vida. It was a very special and unique experience and their place is phenomenal. Enjoyed every minute.
By sarah v for Swimming with Horses - Beach Ride on Jan 08, 2025
Thanks Sarah, we really enjoyed having you all here!
By Tula Vida on Jan 09, 2025
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I cannot overstate how wonderful my stay was with Sally and Eric at Tula Vida in late May. This was my 6th time attending a retreat at Tula Vida and each time I marvel at how the experience gets better and better. The beauty of the landscape, the majesty of the retreat (what an incredible project!), the dedicated focus on sustainability, the comfort of the accommodations, and the amazing food are a big part of the experience, but the healing work we did with Sally and Eric and the herd taught me so much about my "inside world" - emotions, thoughts, nervous system, and I how see the world. It also helped me identify what I want to build on and what I want to let go of. The horses are all rescues at various stages in their healing, and they have "learned" through their own healing with Sally and Eric to be amazing healers themselves. My experiences with them have been very powerful and have stayed with me. The five fabulous dogs (and cat) all add to the experience. I can't wait to return!
By Nancy P for Mindfulness with Horses - private on Jun 07, 2024
Thank you Nancy - it really was a powerful week! We look forward to your 7th…
By Tula Vida on Jun 07, 2024
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