Accommodations are spread across the beautiful landscape and nestled amongst the tropical hills, offering privacy and seclusion with vistas of the ocean and jungle canopy. Enjoy the rustic luxury of these spacious casitas, which feature comfortable beds with hand woven sheets, gauzy sheer curtains to filter the sunlight and oil lamps and candles for softly lit evenings. Most accommodations have private hammocks for lazy afternoon naps. Each casita has its own unique and individually designed private bathroom with hot water and an open-air shower with a view. Note: While there is some cell phone reception at the top of the property, depending on your provider, access to signal is limited. We take this as an opportunity to immerse ourselves in a very pure nature setting and detox from technology so that our systems can unwind and deepen into a state of peace. What a gift!

​"It is hard to put into words how life changing The Essential You retreats are for me. I have returned from each one lighter, and more me. My friends have said I look and act calmer. I am so grateful for the safe space, tools, and experiences Dana provides to explore my authentic self. She leads us through an organic process where we get to discover, reflect, nourish, and play along the way. The stuning retreat location lays a foundation for grounding and wonder at every turn. I am beyond satisfied with this retreat!"  —Susan Gorry

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"Dana is an amazing human being with such an open heart that she expresses to everyone so beautifully. She's a gifted healer, teacher, and incredible retreat leader. If you choose to receive her gifts, you will truly be blessed for the experience." —Julie Bentley​

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"The Essential You Retreat is truly a delight to the soul, mind, and body. It combines grounded intuitive instruction, free time to explore oneself and the ocean, beautiful collective experiences, and a sensational daily menu. Dana holds space in such a beautiful, powerful way, and I felt inspired and supported by her presence. She is certainly meant to be leading these retreats." —Andrew Cox

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"Words cannot express the gift Dana has given me by designing The Essential You Retreat. Each day had its own theme and activities that brought me into deep connection with the other attendees, the earth/divine, and self.  So quickly the group became a family, holding each other in our most vulnerable moments and celebrating each other in our joys and triumphs. We enjoyed so much laughter, conversation, the sound of both silence and beautiful music. The spirit of the land calls to those who are ready to listen. The staff is there with sweet smiles and generous hands. The healers are out-of-this-world. I went into the retreat ready to change my life, and I came back more deeply rooted, connected with myself, and having broken free from certain bounds and attachments that held me for years." —Tanya Markle

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"Dana’s 'Essential You' retreat was exactly that - essential! I felt so open and free during the whole experience, at a much needed time in my life. I found a lot of SELF. Dana is a remarkable being and I'm beyond satisfied for meeting a woman like her. Thank you Dana!" —Tkeyah Cook

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“Dana delivers a unique experience for all, offering many gifts through her own vessel of beauty, grace, love, understanding, fun, and humor. She simultaneously leads the individual and the group through a transformative process while developing a harmonious community of heart and soul. I walked away from this retreat with clarity, direction, insight, new friends, and a better person. 5+ stars for Dana.” —Sandy Adamski

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"This retreat has been life changing for me. Dana held an amazing space for inner connection and brought together an incredible community. I loved the breath work, energy, sound healing and aura practices, and got so much insight. This has been a great catapult for me to bring this new found clarity and balance into my life. Thank you Dana - please keep sharing your light and love with all - it's contagious." —Brad Bemis

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"The sense of support and community we were able to build with each other is one of my biggest takeaways from the Essential You retreat. I loved feeling so open to share my triumphs and difficulties, because we were all feeling open, thanks to the authentic container Dana held. And I absolutely loved my private reading with Dana! It was validating, reaffirming, and highly accurate without feeling like I was being told what to do. This retreat was a total reset!" —Erin English

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“I highly recommend Dana! The energy work that she offers is truly incredible. I've had the pleasure of taking yoga classes with her, having my aura read by her, and also had the opportunity to take a meditation course taught by her. All experiences have been heart-expanding, inspiring and uplifting! The wisdom and kindness Dana offers in her work is something I will forever deeply cherish.” —Lydia Stern