If you’re a woman who is feeling disconnected from your body, your sensuality, or that fire inside you—you’re not alone. Join us in Costa Rica for a soul-stirring, pleasure-filled week where we’ll melt away shame, awaken your desires, and help you fall wildly in love with yourself again.
High in the mountains, nestled deep in the Costa Rica cloud forest, a magical place awaits you. A landscape alive with lush, emerald green and soft mist curling around moss covered trees and blooming orchids.
Welcome to Verdesana!
You are greeted with a hot towel, delicious mocktails, and a beautiful spread of scrumptious delights sure to please every palette.
The dedicated staff are there to ensure that all of your needs are taken care of so that you can completely unwind, relax and focus only on you.
The perfect setting for a week to reconnect with your body, rediscover your sensual self and open to new possibilities surrounded by the wild beauty of nature.
You settle into our first circle, surrounded by a group of kindred women, enveloped in an overwhelming sense of unity and understanding.
The air pulsates with a tangible warmth and vulnerability, as we pour our hearts out, sharing deeply personal tales of our evolving bodies, shifting relationships, and intimate experiences.
In this sacred space, a profound realization washes over you - you are truly not alone on your evolving journey.
Let’s be honest—life’s transitions can leave you feeling disconnected from your body and unsure of your desires.
As your sexuality shifts and evolves, it’s natural to feel confused or even frustrated. You may wonder if something’s wrong with you, or fear that your sense of vitality and passion is slipping away.
And yet, in a world that often tells women to stay small, quiet, and agreeable, it’s no surprise that so many of us feel muted.
We're handed a narrow range of emotions we're "allowed" to express, and expected to keep it all together—no matter what we’re carrying.
Add to that the subtle and not-so-subtle traumas most women experience, and it’s easy to see how our sense of power, voice, and sensual aliveness can slowly disappear.
Alright, girlfriend—let’s get real.
You’ve spent enough time putting everyone else first, ignoring your own needs, and letting that inner fire flicker down to a faint glow.
That ends now.
It’s time to kick shame to the curb, ditch the guilt, and tune back into you—your body, your desires, your pleasure.
There’s a whole world of juicy sensuality, untamed confidence, and unapologetic joy just waiting for you to say yes.
This retreat is your permission slip to stop shrinking and start shining.
Let’s turn up the heat—and bring that gorgeous, turned-on woman inside you back to life.
POP QUIZ
If you answer "Yes" to any of these questions, then you owe it to yourself to join us for our
Awaken Your Sensual Self Costa Rica Retreat!
✔ Wouldn’t it be amazing to feel fully alive in your body again—instead of just powering through your days?
✔ Do you want to shift out of stress and reactivity—and step into calm, clarity, and confident embodiment?
✔ Wouldn’t it feel incredible to release the old guilt, shame, and silence—and finally feel free to own your sexuality without apology?
✔ Are you ready to want to want again—not just sex, but passion, joy, and playfulness in every area of your life?
✔ Are you ready for this next chapter of your life to be your invitation to deeper pleasure, more self-love, and unapologetic self-expression?
✔ Wouldn’t it be beautiful to trust your body again—and experience pleasure that’s all for you?
✔ Wouldn’t it be reassuring to know you’re not alone in navigating intimacy and relationship challenges?
This isn’t just a getaway—it’s a reclamation.
Set against the backdrop of the breathtaking Costa Rica cloud forest, this luxurious, week-long retreat invites you to step away from the noise of daily life and reconnect with the most essential relationship of all—the one you have with yourself.
You’ll be held in a nurturing space where your nervous system can finally exhale.
Here, you’ll have the spaciousness to rest, reset, and receive—from deep connection to soul-nourishing hot springs, to moments of quiet reflection surrounded by nature’s calm.
During this transformative week, you will:
• Awaken the wisdom of your body through sensual movement, breathwork, and embodiment practices that help you feel grounded, radiant, and fully alive.
• Release the shame and silence around your sexuality and embrace a new, empowered narrative—one rooted in self-love, curiosity, and permission.
• Reignite your sensual self and discover what you truly want—sexually, emotionally, and spiritually.
• Learn how to regulate your stress response so you can meet life’s challenges with grace and clarity, rather than reactivity or shutdown.
• Enjoy rest, relaxation, and deep nourishment in the healing waters of natural hot springs, gourmet meals, and quiet moments designed for integration and restoration.
• Reconnect with your joy and your feminine power through sacred sisterhood, laughter, guided rituals, and curated experiences that support your wholeness.
• Leave feeling deeply embodied, clear, and turned on by life again—not just sexually, but soulfully.
You’ll be supported by expert guidance and a loving community of like-hearted women who, like you, are ready to stop playing small and start living fully—on their own terms.
Welcome to Verdesana!
Welcome to Verdesana —your jungle-chic sanctuary perched high in the cloud forest of Costa Rica.
Here the air is fresh, the energy is alive, and nature wraps around you like a soft, warm blanket.
Step out of the grind and into a world where hummingbirds dance through the trees, sacred hot pools await your surrender, and every moment invites you to slow down, soften, and come home to yourself.
Hike misty trails, soak in warm mineral waters under the stars, and gather with soul sisters in a space designed for deep rest, reconnection, and sensual awakening.
Your Nest in the Clouds
At Verdesana, your accommodations are more than just a place to sleep—they’re a sacred space to rest, replenish, and return to yourself. Each handcrafted cabin offers quiet luxury, earthy elegance, and stunning views that bring you into deep communion with the natural world.
Whether you’re tucked into a cozy private cabin or sharing space with a kindred soul, every detail has been designed to support your comfort and ease.
Imagine this…
You wake to the soft rustle of leaves and the call of tropical birds as a warm tray of fresh coffee or herbal tea is delivered right to your door. You sip slowly on your private balcony or cozy up in the sitting area, wrapped in a plush blanket, watching the mist dance through the trees.
The air is cool and crisp, scented with wood and the morning dew. Your body softens. Your breath deepens. You remember what it feels like to be held—by the earth, by this space, by yourself.
Each cabin features:
• Luxurious Queen Size beds with premium linens for deep, restorative sleep
• Spacious ensuite bathrooms with modern comforts and organic amenities
• Private balconies ideal for journaling, meditating, or daydreaming
• Comfortable sitting areas for reading, reflection, or intimate conversation
• Sustainable design using cypress wood harvested from the land itself
• Sweeping views of the mountains, forest, or nearby river
Choose from private cabins for full solitude, semi-private two-bedroom cabins with private rooms and a shared bath and common space, or a shared cabin if you’re coming with a friend or open to sisterhood and shared experiences.
If you really want to treat yourself as the Queen that you are, stay in the VIP cabin perched above it all with a soaking tub, fireplace, and private deck where the mountains feel like they’re yours alone.
No matter where you stay, you’ll be wrapped in warmth, beauty, and deep, grounding peace.
Plant Based Goodness
Verdesana prides itself on delivering creative, mouth watering, gluten free, gourmet plant based meals and we promise you will not be disappointed!
You start your day with an array of fresh fruit and home baked bread, followed by a traditional Costa Rican breakfast of Yoquitas. At lunch time you feast on a tomato tartare served on tortillas topped with avocado mash and a hearty sweet potato and ginger curry.
The three course dinner is the main event. A scrumptious salad with fresh ingredients and herbs grown on site. Risotto balls filled with a delicious mixture of mushrooms paired with a hearty escalavida sauce.
For dessert, you feast on the sensual taste and texture of chocolate soufflé topped with fresh berries and coconut cream.
You also can purchase goodies from the Wellness Bar such as specialty coffee drinks, protein smoothies, home made elixirs, and fresh juice.
Agenda for Your Weeklong Sensual Awakening Journey
Subject to Change**
Day One: Welcome to Paradise ✨ (Feb 9)
Arrive in San José by 1:00 PM and meet your fellow goddesses as we journey together to Verdesana, your sanctuary for the week. Enjoy a delicious welcome spread, playful introductions, and time to settle in, breathe deep, and let the beauty of the land hold you. In the evening we gather by the fire under the stars—hearts open, connection blooming.
Day Two: Activate Sacred Empowerment 💫 (Feb 10)
Begin your day with an Inner Goddess Meditation to awaken your inner knowing and ground into your body’s wisdom. From this rooted place, we dive into the power of your nervous system—learning how to recognize activation, release old patterns of blame and shame, and shift into self-love and sovereignty. Through connection, somatic tools, and sacred witnessing, you’ll begin to reclaim your body as your greatest ally. This is your invitation to step into safety, take back your power, and rise in your truth.
Day Three: Get Back in Your Body, Babe 💃 (Feb 11)
Today we awaken the body temple. Through breath, movement, and nervous system rituals, we begin to shift from stress to sensual presence. In the afternoon, a heart-opening cacao ceremony invites you to move with joy and freedom—dancing your truth, claiming your space, and letting your body lead the way.
Day Four: Touch the Sky 🌋 (Feb 12)
We rise together—literally! Today’s adventure takes us to the breathtaking Irazú Volcano, high in the Cartago Mountains. On clear days, you’ll glimpse both oceans from the summit. Afterward, the day is yours to wander, rest, or journal as you integrate the magic and let your body be still.
Day Five: Unleash Your Yoni* 🔥 (Feb 13)
Today is a full-body YES to your feminine power. We begin by releasing shame and rewriting the story of your sensuality. Walk the sacred labyrinth, sink into Yoni meditation, and let the healing waters of the hot springs awaken what’s been dormant. As the sun sets, we gather for sound healing—a dreamy, soul-soothing integration.
* Yoni is a Sanskrit word meaning “sacred space” or “source”–a way of talking about the whole of the female genitals with reverence and a little sparkle. It’s not just anatomy; it’s intuition, power, pleasure and magic all in one word.!
Day Six: Valentine’s Day, a Day of Self-Love💘 (Feb 14)
It’s Valentine’s Day, and today it’s all about YOU. Through self-love rituals, mirror magic, and joyful celebration, you’ll remember just how radiant, sexy, and powerful you truly are. We close our week with a soulful final drum circle that sends you home glowing from the inside out.
Day Seven: Return Radiant ✈️ (Feb 15)
After one last tropical breakfast together, we’ll say our heartfelt goodbyes and head back to the airport, forever changed. You’ll leave with new sisters, a renewed sense of power, and a heart full of juicy memories. This isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of your next chapter.
What’s Included:
- 6 nights accommodations at the luxurious Verdesana Retreat Center (Room and Pricing Options below)
- Private Transportation to and from Verdesana
- 6 Tropical Paradise Healthy Breakfasts
- 6 Scrumptious Plant Based Lunches
- 6 Mouth Watering Gourmet Dinners
- Welcoming Reception
- All Group Activities (e.g Sound and Cacao Ceremonies)
- Group Excursion to Irazu Volcano
What’s Not Included:
- Air Transportation to and from Costa Rica
- Trip insurance
- Wellness Bar (Available for purchase)
- Massages
- Tips and Gratuities
- Private Coaching Sessions with Xanet or Rachel (can be booked separately--limited availability)
We’ve Got Bonuses for You Too!
⭐ Pre-Retreat 1:1 Coaching Call with Xanet or Rachel
⭐ Free Access to Xanet’s Reclaim Your Desire Online Program
⭐ Free access to Rachel’s 28 Day Boot Camp for the Brain
⭐ Gifts that will come in handy for the retreat
⭐ Pre-retreat group call to get to meet your Soul Sisters
Retreat FAQ: Everything You Want to Know
(and Maybe Didn’t Think to Ask!)
Please arrive at San José International Airport (SJO) by 1:00 PM on February 9 so we can travel to Verdesana together. The retreat ends the morning of February 15, and we’ll have you back at the airport in time for flights departing after 1:00 PM.
Our home for the week is Verdesana, an Imiloa Retreat Center, situated in a stunning sanctuary nestled in the lush Costa Rican mountains. Think luxury meets wild nature—with hot pools, rainforest views, and exquisite accommodation
This retreat is designed especially for women who are ready to reconnect with their sensuality, reclaim their power, and nourish their relationship with their bodies. Women come from all walks of life—what they have in common is a desire to feel more alive, free, and lit up from within. This will be a trusting and safe space for BIPOC folks, women, and individuals who identify as non-binary.
Not at all. In fact, most women who attend have never done a retreat like this before. We create a warm, welcoming, non-judgmental space where you can show up exactly as you are. Nervousness is normal—and often a sign you’re right on the edge of something powerful.
Yes. Both Rachel and Xanet are certified trauma-informed practitioners, and we’ve designed this retreat with deep care, sensitivity, and consent at the core. We understand how vulnerable it can feel to reconnect with your body and sensuality. You’ll never be asked to do anything that doesn’t feel right for you, and you’ll be supported every step of the way.
This is a sensuality-focused retreat, not a sexually explicit one. However, there will be opportunities in the privacy of your own room to explore your body. There will be no nudity in our group setting. You will always be at full choice to participate in the practices and we will always honor your boundaries.
Yes! While we offer beautiful experiences each day, there’s plenty of space built in for rest, reflection, hot pool soaking, journaling, or simply wandering the grounds and doing absolutely nothing.
Think comfy, flowy, breathable clothing you can move and relax in. Bring a bathing suit, layers for the cooler mountain evenings, a journal, and something that makes you feel sensual (maybe a silky robe or a favorite dress). We’ll send you a full packing list before you go.
Yes! Many women choose to come with a friend, sister, or soul companion. Just let us know when you register and we’ll be sure to room you together if that’s your preference.
Any cancellation will result in the loss of the $500 deposit. 50% payment is due on July 1, 2025. The remainder is due on October 15, 2025. A cancellation made between September 1, 2025 and October 15, 2025, will result in a loss of 50% of the trip price. Any cancellation made after November 9, 2025 will result in total loss of the trip price. This is why we STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU to purchase Cancel For Any Reason Trip Insurance to safeguard your investment. You can use our suggested Travel Guard Insurance online and choose from several policy options. You will also be required to sign a Travel Insurance Form or Waiver if you choose not to purchase insurance.
Meet Your Hosts
Xanet Pailet
Xanet is a nationally recognized sex and intimacy educator and coach and bestselling author of Living an Orgasmic Life: Heal Yourself and Awaken Your Pleasure. She is a former NYC health care lawyer who lived in a sexless marriage for over two decades. After experiencing her own sexual healing and awakening in 2011, she transitioned her career into a full-time sex and intimacy educator and coach and is now based in Asheville, North Carolina.
Xanet believes that pleasure is our birthright and she is passionate about helping individuals find their way back into their bodies, their desires, and their pleasure. Over the past decade, she has helped rescue hundreds of couples from unsatisfying sex lives and has helped women who are sexually shut down learn how to love themselves, their body, and reclaim their desire.
Xanet is a certified Somatica Sex and Intimacy Coach, Somatic Sexologist, Holistic Pelvic Care Practitioner, Tantra Educator and Somatic Experiencing Trauma practitioner. She has been on the faculty of 1440 Multiversity, Ecstatic Living Institute and the Somatica Institute.
Rachel Grant
Rachel Grant is a disruptor of traditional modes of healing, creator of the Beyond Surviving program, international speaker, podcast host, and Sexual Abuse Recovery Coach with an M.A. in Counseling Psychology. She is also the author of Beyond Surviving: The Final Stage in Recovery from Sexual Abuse.
Based on her educational training, study of neuroscience, and lessons learned from her own journey, she has successfully used the Beyond Surviving Program since 2007 to help survivors of childhood sexual abuse who are beyond sick and tired of feeling broken and unfixable break free from the pain of abuse and finally move on with their lives.
