Costa Rica Women’s Self Love Retreat- Sedona Empowerment Photographer
I am so grateful for this Costa Rica trip! I was invited to photograph (and do a little participating) in this beautiful all women’s Self-Love retreat. I met some INCREDIBLE women. Every morning I started my day at the beach, jumping in the ocean and releasing anything that did not serve me. Funny how the ocean can just take it away right? We stayed at a small retreat center resort called Sol Sanctuary. It was STUNNING. And just small enough to feel intimate with no giant lobby or any fancy things to take you out of nature. The pool was lovely, great food, the people that work there are so absolutely fabulous.
WHAT IS SELF LOVE?
Self-love is the gentle, ongoing practice of accepting yourself—flaws, strengths, and everything in between. It’s treating yourself with the same kindness, patience, and compassion that you would offer to someone you deeply care about.
It’s not about being perfect or thinking you’re better than others. It’s about recognizing your worth, setting boundaries, and prioritizing your well-being. Self-love looks different for everyone—it can be as simple as resting when you’re tired, speaking kindly to yourself, or letting go of things that no longer serve you.
At its core, self-love is about embracing who you are, not just when you feel accomplished or put together, but even in your messy, vulnerable moments. It’s knowing that you are enough, exactly as you are. 💛
Some of the highlights from this retreat were - breathwork, yoga, hearing women’s stories, the beautiful alter, releasing, sharing, the cacao ceremony, the rituals, the howler monkeys, hot springs, swimming in a waterfall, making new friends, oh and EVERY SINGLE WOMAN THERE.
This is Cheryl and Lisa (above) who are the ladies behind the magic of the retreat. They are LOVELY.
To all of these beautiful strong women, THANK YOU with everything I have. You inspired me to so much more than you will ever know. I am the luckiest photographer in the land.
