Horse and Soul with Danielle Mackinnon

Arenal, Provincia de Guanacaste, Tilarán, Costa Rica

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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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1 review

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

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:$2,000

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:$2,000
Private room with bathroom
Deposit:$2,000
Sold Out

2 rooms with double beds and private bath in the Lodge next to the restaurant, and these are popular so book yours fast!


$3,100
Deposit:$2,000
Private King with Master Bathroom
Deposit:$2,000
Sold Out

Our beautiful King room in the Villas, with a giant terrace and stunning views, located right next to the Lodge (for dining and yoga). 

$3,450
Deposit:$2,000
Single room with bathroom
Deposit:$1,500
Not Available

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

$2,999
Deposit:$1,500


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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

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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