SHE WHO LEADS
A Co-Created Content-Creation Retreat in Costa Rica
September 15th - 20th 2025
A retreat for the facilitators, space holders, and soul-led creatives who are usually the ones holding it all.
This is a unique gathering for women who guide, lead, coach, teach, and serve others — a place to recalibrate, replenish, and be held in return.
Part sanctuary, part creative incubator, this retreat blends business and wellness in a way that feels regenerative and real. Over several nourishing days together in Costa Rica, we’ll circle, rest, and exchange offerings — each woman will have the opportunity to both facilitate a session (if she chooses) and receive the work of others. Breathwork, movement, ceremony, coaching, and creative arts may all find their place.
This retreat also includes professional support to elevate your presence in the world:
You’ll receive a portrait session that reflects your essence as a facilitator, and your facilitation will be beautifully documented, giving you meaningful imagery to share your work with the world in a way that feels true and alive.
A space of reciprocity, sisterhood, and visibility. A space to be seen, to give from the overflow, and to gather the medicine you need to keep showing up for the work that calls you.
Come as you are. Leave feeling filled, focused, and fully resourced, with imagery, inspiration, and connection that ripple far beyond our days together.
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“I feel so honoured to have done this with you. Thank you for allowing me to show myself in so many different ways, it felt vulnerable but also very empowering.”
JOEY
🧘🏽♀️ REST & REPLENISH
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Costa Rica, enjoy nourishing meals, optional massages, and deep, restorative practices.
CONNECT
I’ve witnessed, time and time again, the profound power that unfolds when women come together. There is a profound healing of the collective sisterhood wound, a remembrance that when women gather, it is medicine, and it is magic (I even wrote an essay about it for grad school!).
There’s simply nothing like sharing space with other women and engaging in practices that bring us closer to ourselves and one another. It’s in the presence of each other that the energy amplifies, that we truly feel seen and heard. The magic of witnessing and being witnessed is transformative—it’s where healing happens, where we remember that we’re not alone on this journey.
I believe that every soul who answers the call to join this space was meant to meet one another, each one contributing their own unique ingredient to the collective alchemy.
🫶🏼 GIVE & RECEIVE
Share your modality in an organic, supportive setting and experience the work of others.
AWAKEN
We will start our days with intentional morning practices, to move together in ways that help you feel more deeply connected to your body. With yoga and fitness classes led by local women who are deeply skilled in their craft, we’ll awaken our muscles, our breath, and connect to the strength of our mind, body, and spirit.
This isn’t about perfecting poses or hitting fitness goals—it’s about showing up as we are, honoring our bodies, and feeling the power of movement in a way that brings us back to ourselves.
📷 EXPAND YOUR BRAND
Be photographed as you lead, teach, and embody your practice, so you leave with stunning images for your website and social media.
CREATE
Creative exploration will be woven throughout our time together. This is an invitation to give yourself permission to play, to take risks, and to throw perfection out the window (as a recovering perfectionist myself, this is a deeply therapeutic practice for me!).
When we let our inner child guide us, something profound happens—we reconnect with the innate parts of ourselves that know how to create simply for the joy of it.
📷 CONTENT CREATION IMMERSION
We’ll explore different locations for photo shoots, ensuring you walk away with a fresh collection of images that showcase your essence in action.
RELEASE
I’ve had the honor of facilitating hundreds of breathwork experiences, and one thing I know for sure: no two are ever the same. Each session is unique, reflecting where you are in this moment and what your soul is ready to explore.
Our breath is a profound healer, a gateway to parts of ourselves we may have forgotten or pushed aside. Breathwork invites us to access areas of the brain where old imprints and stories are stored—the ones that quietly shape our reality from behind the scenes. Through this practice, we’re given the chance to gently meet those parts of us with love and compassion, to feel what needs to be felt, and to let go of what no longer serves.
This isn’t about “fixing” anything; it’s about meeting ourselves fully, just as we are. Breathwork offers us a way to create new imprints, ones that are aligned with the life we are ready to step into. With each conscious inhale, we plant seeds of a new reality, and with each exhale, we let go of what holds us back.
👯♀️ SISTERHOOD & CONNECTION
This is a space of collaboration, not competition. We’re here to support and uplift one another in our respective missions.
REST
Throughout the retreat, you’ll be encouraged to encounter your edges and lean into the growth that comes with stretching beyond your comfort zone. But just as importantly, we will prioritize rest and replenishment—because true transformation happens when we’re nourished and resourced.
The gift of true rest is something our nervous systems desperately need. So often, we’re caught in a cycle of doing, pushing, and running on empty, leaving little space for healing.
Throughout the week, you’ll have the luxury of time to relax by the pool, take in the views, not to mention receive what many past participants have deemed the best massage of their lives!
“Wow. I'm sitting here with so many emotions. These images capture the essence of the energy I want to bring into this world. I see the child, the mother, the wild woman, the healer, I see the parts of me wanting to be healed, I see softness and grace and I see immense power and strength. I'm flowing as one with the nature around me. I AM nature in these photos. So beautiful and graceful. Thank you for bringing these into creation. These images will forever be so close to my heart. You're magic. ✨️”
BADRIA
CASA LUNA
I am blessed to call Casa Luna home. It truly is a sanctuary; the land seems to hold its own kind of wisdom. I am deeply humbled to be the steward of this space, a haven where people come to heal, rest, and reset. Time and again, I’ve watched it work its quiet magic, offering exactly what each person needs.
It’s an honor to welcome you into this sacred space and share its gift of renewal.
For much of my life, I lived disconnected from my body, perpetually unaware of its needs or desires, not feeling like it even belonged to me. Reclaiming my Wild Woman through movement, sacred sexuality, and emotional embodiment has transformed my relationship with myself and the world around me. Quite frankly, it has changed my life.
This retreat is a culmination of all that I’ve learned and lived. It’s a sacred space for women to pause, breathe, and rediscover the beauty and wisdom that already lives within them.
For much of my life, I lived disconnected from my body, perpetually unaware of its needs or desires, not feeling like it even belonged to me. Reclaiming my Wild Woman through movement, sacred sexuality, and emotional embodiment has transformed my relationship with myself and the world around me. Quite frankly, it has changed my life.
This retreat is a culmination of all that I’ve learned and lived. It’s a sacred space for women to pause, breathe, and rediscover the beauty and wisdom that already lives within them.
“Davina held the perfect balance of leading the discussions while also participating with open vulnerability. She created a circle that encouraged full acceptance of each other, and ultimately, of ourselves. I am so grateful for the amount of time Davina committed to the group. It allowed me to create the same much needed space for myself.”
THUY-LIEN
APPLY
To ensure a deeply aligned and collaborative experience, She Who Leads includes a simple application process. This allows us to curate a diverse group of women with varied offerings, backgrounds, and gifts, creating a dynamic space where everyone feels inspired, supported, and seen.
If you feel called to join us, we invite you to apply by sharing more about yourself, the work you do, and why this retreat speaks to you. Whether you lead with movement, mindfulness, creativity, coaching, or any other modality, we’d love to learn more about what you bring to the circle.
This isn’t about “qualifying”, it’s about resonance and co-creating something powerful, together.
“Davina is a real inspiration to me in embodying the divine feminine. She not only knows her own feminine energy well, she radiates femininity in her presence.
She has inspired me so much to look for that divine feminine within myself, as I was often been hiding it in this world. During Davina's ecstatic dance I met my divine feminine. It was so beautiful, full of love and held with care and joy too. I felt so free and liberated. Davina, thank you for your true gift to this world and your beautiful feminine essence.”
NICOLINE
FAQ
F.A.Q.
WHERE IS THE RETREAT TAKING PLACE? HOW DO I GET THERE?
The retreat will be taking place at Davina’s family home, Casa Luna, which is located just outside of the town of Samara, in the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica. To get here, you will need to fly into Liberia (LIR) airport. The shuttle driver (included) will meet you as you step outside, and drive you to Samara, about 2 hours away.
WHEN DO I NEED TO ARRIVE & DEPART COSTA RICA?
The retreat starts at 2pm on September 15th
As such, you will likely need to fly into Liberia on September 14th (or sooner) and book a hotel in Samara (we will provide suggestions).
You are welcome to add more time in Costa Rica before or after the retreat, and we will help you coordinate transport as needed.
WHAT WILL TAKE PLACE DURING THIS RETREAT?
During this retreat, you’ll take turns leading and receiving practices, get photographed while facilitating, receive personal portraits, and co-create content with other facilitators. It’s a unique blend of embodied leadership, creative collaboration, and business support—all in a nourishing retreat setting.
WHO IS THIS RETREAT FOR?
This retreat is for women who lead—facilitators, space-holders, coaches, and creatives ready to collaborate, be seen, and uplevel their content and impact.
HOW DO I KNOW IF THIS IS FOR ME?
If you hold space for others and crave a space to be held, co-create, and walk away with aligned content and clarity in your leadership, this is for you.
HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE PART OF THE RETREAT?
The retreat will be a small, intimate group of 5-8 women.
WHO IS LEADING THE RETREAT?
The retreat will be led by Davina Palik, with support from a couple of other local facilitators for some of the practices (ie: yoga, massages)
WHERE WILL WE BE STAYING?
We will be staying at Davina’s family home Casa Luna. The rooms are chosen by participants during the booking process.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
5 nights of accommodation at Casa Luna, all meals (local, organic, and freshly prepared), private ground transportation in a comfortable car or shuttle, local outings to the beach and various activities, as well as all practices, teachings, and ceremonies on the schedule.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
We suggest packing light and making comfort a priority. September in Costa Rica can be rainy, but is otherwise quite warm. You will need minimal clothing during your time here (shorts, t-shirts, light dresses, bathing suits, and flip flops!)
IS COSTA RICA SAFE?
Costa Rica is considered a safe country to visit. Travellers to Costa Rica are recommended to exercise the usual travel precautions (storing valuable items in the room safe, keeping an eye on personal bags while moving around, etc…).