Upcoming Retreats
Location: Puerto Viejo De Talamanca, Costa Rica
Dates: January 23rd-30th, 2023
Teachers: Chad Passa, Lisa Hart, Ash Renee Miller, Talese Clark
Join Chad, Lisa, Renee and Talese in the Costa Rican Jungle on a 7-day purpose-filled adventure in the rainforest. You will be immersed in the beautiful nature as you find your Entrepreneurial Path to Purpose. You will dive deep into your dreams, explore your desires and goals, and face your fears and obstacles. Come with us and align with your purpose and leave with your business launched.
Daily yoga, meditation and intentional activities to frame and guide your path toward your entrepreneurial journey. And your life!
Some of the activities will include:
- Ziplining across the jungle, where you will have the chance to see howler monkeys, sloths and other wildlife
- Visit an indigenous tribe where you will learn all about their natural habitat and the healing power of plants grown on their farm, they will also show us how to make chocolate and yes, you get to eat it, (being chocolate wasted is a real thing!) and then wrap it all up with a visit to a gorgeous waterfall.
- Bike ride to the end of the road in Manzanillo, where we will explore the stunning Refugio Nacional Gandoca-Manzanillo.
Things you will learn:
- The fastest way to success & financial freedom
- The easiest way to mental clarity
- The simplest path to attain any dream
- Remove emotional blockages
- Remove physical attachments
- Remove mental restraints
- Break the mold of old unserving beliefs
Drawing from their deep backgrounds of Entrepreneurship, Yoga, Five Element Acupuncture, powerful life experiences, and other spiritual traditions, Chad, Lisa, Renee and Talese will lead a week of practice, actions, guidance, and communion with nature. Join us! Embellish and bolster your life’s philosophical and practical foundations to get you started on your best future!
Your Guides
Chad, Lisa, Renee and Talese are excited to take you on this adventure of a lifetime. Learn more about them below.
What will I gain on this retreat?
You’ve always dreamt of being an entrepreneur, but you’re stuck in the cycle of working the 9-5. Maybe it’s fear, maybe it’s money, maybe it’s your mindset. Maybe you’re ready right now, but you just don’t know where to start. Whether you’re the former or the latter, we are excited to help you begin this next chapter in your story. You will be guided on this retreat to dig deep into your fears, find what is holding you back, and be empowered to remove those road blocks.
You are probably wondering, is it really possible to have my business started in just seven days WHILE on this retreat? Well, the answer is YES! Chad will guide you through the process of developing or refining your vision, while Lisa and Talese will be standing by ready to handle all the legal logistics of opening your business such as: picking a business name, filing your articles of organization, and obtaining an EIN. We will also cover other topics such as marketing ideas, how to find your audience, and creating a website.
Accommodations
Standard Suite
Shared room and bathroom; beds will be separated into singles for solo travelers. Daily housekeeping is provided.
$2,497 per person
Payment plans available
Be immersed in the jungle, dip in the pool, relax on the porch, or chill in a hammock. This facility has it all. Surrounded by lush gardens, you will hear the noise of the beautiful birds, the “howling” monkeys, and the natural sounds of the jungle from wherever you are. You will be provided with daily housekeeping and breakfast. The best part, it is only a seven minute walk to one of the most admirable beaches on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica.
Itinerary
Our days will be filled with purposeful sessions/workshops, yoga, relaxation time, zip lining, bike rides, a waterfall tour and meditation.
You are free to do as you please during times not listed below.
**Please note schedule may change according to group size or other factors.
What is included in the price?
- Sleep Accommodations
- Transportation to and from San Jose to Puerto Viejo
- Daily Breakfast
- Zip Line Tour
- Daily Yoga and Meditation
- Bike Rental
- Daily Housekeeping
- All Sessions/Workshops
- Indigenous Tribe/Waterfall Tour With Our Favorite Tour Guide “Jungle Man”
- Hotel in San Jose (Jan 29th)
- Business Start-Up (filing fees not included)
Your Financial Responsibilities On The Retreat
You are responsible for your flight arrangements to and from San Jose, Costa Rica. If you need assistance finding the best flight options for you, our team is glad to help. You must be at our meeting point in San Jose (TBD) by 10:30 AM on January 23rd.
You are also responsible for your lunch and dinner every day. Breakfast is included. You will be given a pedal bike that you are welcome to use to go grocery shopping and make your own food, or go explore the many wonderful restaurants around town.
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Meet Your Hosts
Ash Renee Miller
Our Very Special Guest – Wellness Coach
Ash Renee Miller is passionate about holistic healing, conscious wellness, & guiding others as they navigate their own healing journey. She has traveled & lived on 5 continents teaching hatha yoga & yin and has her Master’s Degree in Five Element Acupuncture & Chinese Herbalism, she loves to meditate and is happiest outside immersed in nature. She is an entrepreneur at heart & ran a successful real estate practice in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ashley’s life completely changed after becoming very sick in 2010. This event inspired a drastic shift in her lifestyle, eating habits and thought processes as her entire life began to align with healing and wellness. She is an advocate for educating & servicing others through Chinese Medicine & acupuncture.
Lisa Marie Hart
Small Business, Life and Mindset Coach
The “brains” of the operation. Lisa is an accomplished entrepreneur. She has helped others create over 200 businesses, as well as start and operate 30 businesses on her own, one of which was the 5th fastest growing business in the state of Utah. Over the course of her entrepreneurial career, Lisa has learned all aspects of running a business, and has a great passion for helping others achieve their dreams of owning their own successful business.
Lisa is a real estate agent in Utah and Nevada and has been a real estate investor since the late 90’s.
After the unfortunate suicide deaths of both her mother and sister, and passing of her father due to cancer, Lisa found a passion in helping others find their love for life, a passion project she calls ihartlife.
An avid health nut, you’ll often find Lisa reading (learning), traveling, taking a spin or yoga class, hiking, and spending time with her family.
Chad Ashley Passa
Transformative Guide and Motivational Speaker
The social one of the group, Chad is a natural born performer. As a retired rock singer, songwriter and artist, he knows what it takes to captivate an audience.
He is a natural with his words and conviction whether he’s on stage or one on one. You can’t escape his philosophical conversations. With a fearless approach and pure intent, he “ tells it like it is,” even if it means sacrificing a relationship for the greater good.
Throughout the years Chad has fueled his dreams with the skills he developed as a general contractor and has used real estate investing as leverage to fund his passion projects.
Chad has developed a lifestyle around minimalism that has gifted him the ability to serve others. With his unique non-attachment principles, he helps others reach their goals faster, and exposes how the mind is blocking their progress.
He enjoys spending time with his family, writing, serving others, doing yoga, hiking, meditating and traveling the world.
Talese Kay Clark
Small Business Coach
The youngest of the group, Talese is the over achiever. As a straight A student in high school, she enrolled in college to finish up her high school credits while concurrently earning college credit.
Talese began her journey into real estate investing at age 19 and also started a rental car business. She also took over the daily operations of the family accounting business, (prior to it’s sale) managing over 65 clients and assisting entrepreneurs in launching their businesses.
She has since found a passion in Ayurveda and is currently enrolled in school to become an Ayurvedic Health Practitioner.
In her spare time, you’ll find her practicing yoga, playing with her dog, and traveling across the globe.
We look forward to meeting you!
