Inner Radiance Under the Full Moon in Scorpio: Alden's Energy Healing

Dates

Apr 19–24, 2024

Group Size

8–20 Travelers

Duration

6 days, 5 nights

Activity Level

Exploration

About This Trip

Join Alden's Energy Healing for her FIRST EVER retreat to celebrate the full moon in Libra 2024 in Costa Rica. This 6 day experience will bring us into a deeper sense of connection with ourselves, earth magick,and our spiritual community in person! Grounded on mama gaia, we will do energy cleansing and healing practices to help support our inner radiance. Many spiritual folks forget how important spiritual cleanliness is inside of their practice. This retreat is centered around being more aware of our spiritual hygiene. We will be incorporating spiritual and practical techniques to clear out stuffed up chakra centers, remove debris from our auric fields, and help us glow from the inside out. Let's gather and celebrate our divine oneness in the heart of Costa Rica.
$2,555USD
$2,777USD
Apr 19–24, 2024
6 days
Trip Closed

Meet Your Host

Alden's Energy Healing
Alden's Energy Healing

Practicing energy healing for over 6 years, Alden is a certified Reiki Master, Advanced Crystal Master, mystic, and intuitive channeler. She offers 1:1 distance healings via zoom, by proxy healings on YouTube, and runs a crystal boutique via Etsy—all under the magickal umbrella of Alden’s Energy Healing.

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Trip Activities

  • Mineral Garden Spa Treatment

  • On-site Hot Springs

  • Horseback Riding and Oropendola Waterfall

  • Rincón de la Vieja Volcano Hike

Included in Your Trip

  • Double occupancy in 3-star hotels

  • Local Guide throughout trip

  • All city transfers

  • Arrival airport transfer (until 5 pm on first day)

  • Departure airport transfer (morning of last day)

Not Included

  • International flights

  • Food and alcohol (except as noted)

  • Visas and travel insurance

  • Airport transfers outside of designated times

  • Tips for Guides

What's included by Your Host

Getting to Know You

Informal Gathering
Upon arrival, expect a smooth transition into the Costa Rican climate. We've created space here for all of you to arrive, settle into your rooms, and freshen up. Towards the end of the evening, we will all be coming together to be getting to know each other and prepping for an intention setting ritual.

Intention Setting Ritual & Spiritual Hygiene

Workshop
Start the second day with an auric field cleanse in the sacred hot springs & mud baths. By honoring our spiritual hygiene, we become more aware of our auric fields and boundaries. Learn about important facets of spiritual hygiene and do an intention setting ritual for the trip with Alden.

Sound Medicine Day Closing

Informal Gathering
We will meet in a circle to learn about toning and mantra chanting through our chakras, and join in a toning circle with the group!

Alden's Energy Healing Reiki & Crystals Teaching

Workshop
Group Crystal and Reiki Healing with intuitive downloads from Alden. Also learn how to be your own healer and send yourself healing energy to keep supporting your own field when you leave.

Evening Witchy Workshop

Informal Gathering
Connect with the divine earth mother as we prepare for the full moon in Libra with this evening witchy workshop.

Full Moon in Libra

Informal Gathering
Astrology of full moon, Music, Energy Work, Yoga Dance, & a Full Moon in Libra culmination and releasing ritual. Talking about what we have learned on the trip. What we want to keep and what we want to let go.

Shopping and Exploring the Area

Informal Gathering
A day to explore the area around Rincon De La Vieja and do an outing with Alden.

Gratitude & Goodbye

Informal Gathering
A quick touchpoint gathering about thanking the group and how to stay connected.

Itinerary

*All durations are approximate

Day 1

Info

Welcome to Costa Rica! Settle in and get ready for an incredible week.

Airport Transfer

2 Hours

TrovaTrip will provide 3 transfers from Aeropuerto Internacional Daniel Oduber Quirós (LIR) between 11 am and 5 pm

dinner

Dinner at the hotel is included.

Getting to Know You

Upon arrival, expect a smooth transition into the Costa Rican climate. We've created space here for all of you to arrive, settle into your rooms, and freshen up. Towards the end of the evening, we will all be coming together to be getting to know each other and prepping for an intention setting ritual.

Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin (or similar)

Accommodations may vary based on availability or group size, but no matter what, you can expect the same comfort and quality.

Night 1/5

Overnight in Rincón de la Vieja.

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Day 2

Info

After a workshop, enjoy a relaxing spa treatment and take advantage of the hotel's pools, onsite hot springs and hiking trails in between activities!

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

Mineral Garden Spa Treatment

2 Hours

Your experience begins with a body exfoliation, followed by a massage of your choice, and is completed with an antioxidant mask.

On-site Hot Springs

1 Hour

Enjoy the included hot springs at your hotel! Schedule for use is set by hotel and depends on weather conditions.

Intention Setting Ritual & Spiritual Hygiene

1 Hour

Start the second day with an auric field cleanse in the sacred hot springs & mud baths. By honoring our spiritual hygiene, we become more aware of our auric fields and boundaries. Learn about important facets of spiritual hygiene and do an intention setting ritual for the trip with Alden.

Sound Medicine Day Closing

We will meet in a circle to learn about toning and mantra chanting through our chakras, and join in a toning circle with the group!

Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin (or similar)

Accommodations may vary based on availability or group size, but no matter what, you can expect the same comfort and quality.

Night 2/5

Overnight in Rincón de la Vieja.

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Day 3

Info

Time to explore! After a morning workshop, you're off on an adventure to Oropendola Waterfall.

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

Horseback Riding and Oropendola Waterfall

3 Hours

This excursion will begin with a 45-minute ride through a scenic forest trail and a short hike alongside the river to La Oropendola Waterfall, in the Rincón de la Vieja National Park. The impressive 25-meter La Oropendola Waterfall tumbles down into a bubbling turquoise pool in the canyon of the Blanco River. This breathtaking tropical oasis is perfect for a refreshing dip and after relaxing and swimming at the oasis, you'll ride back to Hacienda Guachipelin.

Alden's Energy Healing Reiki & Crystals Teaching

1 Hour

Group Crystal and Reiki Healing with intuitive downloads from Alden. Also learn how to be your own healer and send yourself healing energy to keep supporting your own field when you leave.

Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin (or similar)

Accommodations may vary based on availability or group size, but no matter what, you can expect the same comfort and quality.

Night 3/5

Overnight in Rincón de la Vieja.

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Day 4

Info

It's time for another hike! Today you'll experience the impressive Rincón de la Vieja Volcano.

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

Rincón de la Vieja Volcano Hike

3 Hours

Rincón de la Vieja volcano at a towering 6,217 feet tall, is still active and is one of 5 volcanoes in the Guanacaste mountain range. The surrounding scenery and varied terrain on today’s easy hike will take you through lush green vegetation, under cool forest canopies, and past breathtaking waterfalls. Hiking through the changing environments with breathtaking ocean views will offer some memorable photo opportunities.

Evening Witchy Workshop

Connect with the divine earth mother as we prepare for the full moon in Libra with this evening witchy workshop.

Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin (or similar)

Accommodations may vary based on availability or group size, but no matter what, you can expect the same comfort and quality.

Night 4/5

Overnight in Rincón de la Vieja.

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Day 5

Info

Enjoy a day at leisure to enjoy your hotel's amenities, or ask your Guide for local recommendations.

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

dinner

Dinner at the hotel is included.

Full Moon in Libra

Astrology of full moon, Music, Energy Work, Yoga Dance, & a Full Moon in Libra culmination and releasing ritual. Talking about what we have learned on the trip. What we want to keep and what we want to let go.

Shopping and Exploring the Area

A day to explore the area around Rincon De La Vieja and do an outing with Alden.

Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin (or similar)

Accommodations may vary based on availability or group size, but no matter what, you can expect the same comfort and quality.

Night 5/5

Overnight in Rincón de la Vieja.

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Day 6

Info

Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. Until next time, my friend!

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

Airport Transfer

1 Hour

TrovaTrip will provide 2 transfers to Aeropuerto Internacional Daniel Oduber Quirós (LIR)

Gratitude & Goodbye

A quick touchpoint gathering about thanking the group and how to stay connected.

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Physical Activity Level:Exploration

These trips require some movement, but slow and steady is the name of the game. Maybe a mid-length walking tour or at-your-pace sightseeing. No rush.

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We get it—life happens. Here's how cancellations work depending on where you're at in the process:

Spot Pending

100% refundable
Not confirmed yet? No worries. You can cancel at any time for a full refund.

Spot Confirmed With 91 or More Days Before Your Trip

Partially refundable + credit towards a future trip
You'll receive a future trip credit for the amount of your down payment (minus a $100 cancellation fee per Traveler). This trip credit is valid for one year from the date it is issued. Additionally, any payments made beyond the original 25% down payment will be refunded to your original form of payment.

Spot Confirmed With 90 or Fewer Days Before Your Trip

Non-refundable
At this point, all payments are non-refundable because your experience is already in motion behind the scenes. By this time, our operating partners will be working with local businesses to secure your accommodations and finalize your activities.

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We strongly encourage purchasing travel insurance with trip cancellation coverage to safeguard your investment. With travel insurance, you're covered in case of unexpected events—from illness to emergencies—that could affect your plans. Life is unpredictable, but your dream trip doesn't have to be.

After booking, you'll receive a personalized recommendation for coverage tailored to your trip. For full details on our cancellation policy, please refer to our Terms & Conditions.

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Protect Your Adventure–Invest in Peace of Mind
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After booking, you'll receive a personalized recommendation for coverage tailored to your trip. For full details on our cancellation policy, please refer to our Terms & Conditions.

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