Soulful Evolution Retreat:

“Awaken Your Authentic Self”

A Transformative Journey of Somatic Healing and Personal Empowerment



April 12-18, 2026

Costa Dulce - Eco Retreat

Playa Escameca

Southern Pacific Coast of Nicaragua

Space is limited to ensure a deeply personalized and intimate experience for each participant.

Secure your spot now for this life-changing journey!


Welcome to Soulful Evolution:

Awaken Your Authentic Self

Are you ready to release, realign, and awaken your truest self in a paradise of transformation?

Have you felt the call to reconnect with your authentic self—a part of you that life’s demands may have quieted?

The Soulful Evolution Retreat is your invitation to rediscover and step into your authentic power. Born from my personal journey of healing, growth, and self-discovery, this retreat is designed to guide you through your own transformation.

Whether navigating a life transition, seeking deeper healing, or breaking free from old patterns, this immersive experience blends trauma-informed somatic healing, breathwork, and holistic practices—all set against the stunning backdrop of Costa Dulce, Nicaragua.

This is more than a retreat. It's your time to evolve.


Soulful Evolution: Awaken Your Authentic Self is a transformative retreat designed to guide you through deep emotional release, inner healing, and personal empowerment.

Rooted in my EVOLVE framework and inspired by Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey, this immersive experience blends trauma-informed somatic healing, breathwork, and hypnotherapy - all through a therapeutic lens.

Throughout the retreat, you'll break free from limiting patterns, realign your mind, body, and spirit, and cultivate the tools needed to step into your most authentic, empowered self.

Join us on this journey to awaken your true essence and embrace profound transformation!

Hosted at the stunning Costa Dulce Eco-Lodge, an eco-friendly sanctuary nestled on a private beach along the Pacific Coast of Southern Nicaragua. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Playa Escameca, surrounded by lush nature, where locally-sourced farm-to-table meals nourish your body, and the peaceful environment nourishes your soul—creating the perfect space for inner reflection and growth.

This retreat is more than just a temporary escape; it’s a transformative hero’s journey of somatic healing and personal empowerment. With intuitive, personalized guidance in an intimate group setting, you’ll dive deep into your healing process, shedding old patterns and stepping into your authentic power.

Surrounded by serene landscapes and remarkable natural beauty, you’ll embark on a profound experience that realigns your mind, body, and soul—leaving you with the clarity and tools to live as your truest self.


Embark on a Transformative Journey to Awaken Your Authentic Self and Embody Your Soul’s Essence.


What Makes Soulful Evolution Unique:

Soulful Evolution offers a fully integrated approach to healing, designed for those ready to experience lasting transformation. Whether you're navigating a major life transition, seeking deeper healing, or looking to reclaim your authentic self, this retreat provides the space and tools for profound, lasting change.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I bring a unique therapeutic dimension to the retreat. My expertise ensures a safe and nurturing environment where you can process, heal, and explore your personal journey with full support.

In Soulful Evolution, you won’t just explore your inner world—you’ll be held in a safe, supportive space where self-discovery, growth, and deep healing take center stage. Your journey isn’t just about reaching a destination; it’s about embracing your well-being and evolving into your most empowered self along the way.

The EVOLVE Framework

Inspired by Joseph Campbell’s Hero's Journey, the retreat follows the EVOLVE framework, guiding you through a personal journey of healing, growth, and self-discovery:

  • Expansion: Open to new perspectives and possibilities, stepping beyond limitations to embrace growth.

  • Veracity: Embrace radical honesty, letting go of old masks to reconnect with your authentic self.

  • Openness: Cultivate emotional and spiritual receptivity, allowing healing and wisdom to unfold naturally.

  • Liberation: Release limiting beliefs, trauma, and emotional blocks, freeing yourself from the past.

  • Vision: Create a clear, empowered vision of your life, aligned with your soul’s deepest truths.

  • Empowerment: Step into your fullest potential, transforming your vision and life with clarity and confidence.

What You’ll Experience:

These transformative practices are an invitation to deep healing, guiding you to release old patterns, awaken profound self-discovery, and cultivate lasting transformation at every level of your being:

Somatic Healing
Release deeply stored emotions and heal trauma from within to restore your body’s natural sense of safety and flow.

Trauma-Informed Breathwork
Experience a deep release of emotional and energetic blocks, clearing space for healing and transformation. This practice helps you integrate new levels of awareness and clarity.

Hypnotherapy
Break free from limiting beliefs and thought patterns that hold you back, creating space for clarity, healing, and empowerment to emerge.

Inner Child Work
Reconnect with the younger parts of yourself, fostering self-compassion and healing past wounds to create a sense of wholeness and inner peace.

Mind-Body Reconnection
Align your mind, body, and spirit to create balance, harmony, and a deep sense of grounding.

Authentic Self Discovery
Peel back the layers of conditioning to connect with your true essence, aligning with your deepest values and desires.

Sacred Ceremonies
Participate in heart-opening rituals like cacao ceremonies and sound baths, designed to deepen emotional connection, foster release, and awaken your authentic self.

Nature-Based Healing
Immerse yourself in the healing power of nature—through private beach time, rainforest excursions, and meditative walks—helping you reconnect with your natural rhythms and inner wisdom.

Creative Expression Workshops
Explore art, journaling, or movement as tools to unlock creativity and process emotions, allowing new insights to emerge.

Resilience and Empowerment Practices
Cultivate tools for building emotional resilience, self-trust, and empowerment to carry your transformation forward into your daily life.

Integration and Reflection Time
Space to journal, reflect, and connect with yourself and others, helping to solidify the breakthroughs you experience during the retreat.

Who This Retreat Is For:

This retreat is ideal for individuals, professionals, and entrepreneurs, who are at pivotal life transitions, and are committed to doing the inner work. It is open to anyone ready for deep healing, self-discovery, and transformation.

Whether you’re seeking clarity in your life path, overcoming trauma, or striving for personal empowerment, this experience will help you reconnect with your true self and reclaim your authentic power.

Release, Heal, Restore, and Evolve.

Learn how you can use your mind-body connection to heal from the inside out and shift back into wholeness. I'm here to guide you through the intricate process of inner alchemy, helping you harness your inner power, reconnect with your true self, and align with your soul's essence.

It's all Aligning – FOR YOU.

Join Me For Soul-Aligned Transformation, Inner Empowerment, and Holistic Healing.

KEY ELEMENTS OF SOULFUL EVOLUTION

  • SOMATIC HEALING

    Release deeply held emotions and trauma through body-focused therapies, fostering profound inner healing.

  • TRAUMA-INFORMED BREATHWORK

    Engage in powerful breathwork sessions designed to unlock blocked energy, release tension, and create emotional freedom.

  • HYPNOTHERAPY

    Break free from subconscious limiting beliefs and cycles, empowering you to rewrite your inner narrative.

  • EVOLVE FRAMEWORK

    A journey of transformation using the EVOLVE process: Expansion, Veracity, Openness, Liberation, Vulnerability, and Empowerment.

  • MIND-BODY-SPIRIT REALIGNMENT

    Reconnect and harmonize the mind, body, and spirit to create lasting balance and inner peace.

  • INTEGRATION TOOLS

    Leave with tools and techniques to continue your journey beyond the retreat, for ongoing personal growth and inner healing.

DOORS ARE OPEN FOR THE 2026 SOULFUL EVOLUTION RETREAT!

SPACE IS LIMITED - APPLY NOW!

RETREAT INCLUDES:

  • 7 Days / 6 Nights at Costa Dulce Eco Retreat

  • Farm-to-Table Meals - Fresh, Locally-Sourced: Pre-breakfast, breakfast, lunch, and dinner (dietary needs accommodated).

  • Daily Practices: Somatic healing, trauma-informed breathwork, hypnotherapy, and more.

  • Morning Yoga or Breathwork: Start each day with clarity and energy.

  • Intuitive, Personalized Guidance from a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Trauma-Informed Facilitator

  • Special Experiences:

    • Turtle sanctuary excursion and sunset release.

    • Cacao ceremony for heart-centered healing.

    • Sweat lodge for deep renewal.

    • Sound bath for relaxation and emotional release.

  • Private Beach Access: Time for reflection and connection with nature.

  • Transportation: Roundtrip airport transfers included.

    Shuttle service is arranged to ensure a smooth arrival and departure experience.

    Please Note: If you’re unable to arrive within the designated time frames, a private shuttle can be arranged at an additional cost.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:

  • Airfare to and from Nicaragua

  • Travel Insurance:

    ALL participants must have travel insurance. Highly recommended!

  • Additional Personal Expenses, Excursions, or Activities

  • Late Arrival/Early Departure Transportation (outside parameters)

Other Activities Available:

Costa Dulce Eco Retreat is an idyllic sanctuary with private beaches, sustainable design, and immersive activities like:

  • Surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, and hiking.

  • Spa treatments (massage, facials, reflexology).

  • Excursions to nearby villages or San Juan del Sur.

  • Horseback riding

  • Jungle walks / Hiking

  • Salsa classes

Whether you’re looking for relaxation, beach time, spa options, excursions, or adventure, there’s something for everyone!

Investment in Your Soulful Evolution

The Soulful Evolution Retreat at Costa Dulce Eco Retreat Center in Southern Nicaragua, is a life-changing journey designed to nurture your mind, body, and spirit in a breathtaking natural setting. This intimate and transformative experience offers so much more than a typical vacation—it’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in profound healing, personal growth, and soulful connection.

EARLY BIRD PRICING (Limited Availability)

  • Double Occupancy: $3,000

  • Single Occupancy: $4,000

REGULAR PRICING

  • Double Occupancy: $3,500

  • Single Occupancy: $4,500


ACCOMODATIONS

Casa Horizon: Your Retreat Home Base

Casa Horizon will be our central gathering place during the retreat.

With its stunning ocean views, our yoga shala is perched just above the common area, creating a serene space for our practices.

The house features comfortable bedrooms and a private saltwater pool for relaxation.

For those seeking a little more seclusion, you can also choose to stay in the Costa Dulce cabins, located just steps away from Casa Horizon.

ACCOMMODATIONS

APPLY NOW & SECURE YOUR SPOT

ALL ROOMS HAVE OCEAN VIEWS


SHARED ROOM


EARLY BIRD RATE: $3,000

(LIMITED AVAILABILITY)

REGULAR RATE: $3,500

PRIVATE ROOM


EARLY BIRD RATE: $4,000

(LIMITED AVAILABILITY)

REGULAR RATE: $4,500


ALL ROOMS HAVE OCEAN VIEWS

Stay in eco-luxury with ocean views and serene spaces to retreat into.

Casa Horizon - Room 1

2 Queen Beds

Pool Side

Private Bathroom


Casa Horizon - Room 2

1 King Bed

Pool Side

Private Bathroom


Casa Horizon - Room 3

1 Queen and 1 Single Bed

Pool Side

Shared Bathroom


Casa Horizon - Room 4

Bunk Room - Pool Side

1 Queen and 2 Single Beds (Bunk bed)

Shared Bathroom


Jicaro Bungalow

1 King Bed

Private Outdoor Bathroom

Patio and Couch


Pitaya Bungalow

1 King Bed

Private Outdoor Bathroom

Patio and Couch


For those seeking a little more seclusion, you can also choose to stay in the Costa Dulce cabins, located just steps away from Casa Horizon.

Some bungalows may incur an additional fee depending on your choice.

PRICING, DEPOSIT, AND PAYMENT INFORMATION

TRAVEL INFORMATION

SOULFUL EVOLUTION

COSTA DULCE, PLAYA ESCAMECA NICARAGUA

Costa Dulce

Escameca Eco-Lodge

San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

North America +1 ‪(707) 505-9009‬

Nicaragua +505-8277-8009

WhatsApp +1 (501) 301-0353

info@costadulcebeach.com

 

FAQ’s

Frequently Asked Questions

Meet Caroline & Zeya

Zeya won’t be at the retreat with us, but she is a beach lover, just like her mama!

» Licensed Professional Counselor

» Certified Trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitator

» Certified Trauma-Informed Hypno-breathwork and Hypnotherapy Facilitator

» Certified Somatic-Based Master Jungian Life Coach

» Certified TRE® Provider


“The soul always knows what to do to heal itself.

The challenge is to silence the mind”

~ Caroline Myss

About Caroline:

Caroline McGrath, LPC, NCC, is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor and compassionate practitioner renowned for her holistic approach. Rooted in the interconnectedness of mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, Caroline integrates therapeutic practices, trauma-informed breathwork, coaching methodologies, and somatic healing modalities to empower her clients. She guides them to explore their inner selves, address past traumas, and cultivate resilience for a fulfilling life path.

Beyond traditional counseling, Caroline holds certifications as a Certified Trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitator, Certified Hypno-Breathwork and Hypnotherapy Facilitator, Somatic-Based Certified Master Jungian Life Coach, and a Certified TRE Provider. With these qualifications, she extends her methods to create safe and nurturing spaces where individuals embark on transformative journeys.

Recognizing the significance of self-care for healers, Caroline also specializes in supporting practitioners in replenishing and restoring themselves. She guides healers to navigate their paths to well-being, offering integrated approaches to effectively support themselves and their clients alike.

As the founder of Soul of the Lotus®, Caroline fosters holistic transformation, guiding clients on liberating journeys of self-discovery, healing, and growth as they break free from negative cycles and align with their true desires.

EARLY BIRD PRICING

SIGN UP DURING THE EARLY BIRD WINDOW AT A DISCOUNTED RATE!

EARLY BIRD PRICING APPLIES TO ALL ROOM ACCOMMODATIONS.

UNLOCK YOUR BONUS

Pay in FULL and Receive:

Private 1:1 Session:

  • Enjoy a personalized breathwork, hypno-breathwork, coaching, or healing session tailored to your needs.

Discount on Future Offerings:

  • Receive $400 off toward a future retreat or the 12-week EVOLVE group program.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT WITH YOUR $1,000 DEPOSIT

Please Note: The deposit is non-refundable.

To secure your place at the retreat, select your preferred accommodation option and submit your non-refundable $1,000 deposit. This deposit will be applied toward the total cost of the retreat.

Payment plans are available to make your experience more accessible.

Reserve your spot now and begin your journey to transformation!

Apply Now!

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