An Awakening Journey to Claim Your One Wild & Precious Life.
This retreat experience includes eco-comfort jungle accommodations, delicious & nutritious vegetarian meals, daily programming, outdoor play & plenty of time to explore, rest & dream.
Elemental wisdom from classical chinese medicine
Daily yoga
Daily meditation
Reflection & journalling
Somatic experiencing
Soundbath
Breathwork
Cold plunge (available daily)
Community acupuncture
Temazcal ceremony
Ziplining in the jungle*
*optional
Why Nicaragua?
Nicaragua is elemental & unpolished.
Life here is lived closer to the ground, closer to the body, closer to what matters.
Nicaragua doesn't ask you to become someone new. It invites you to shed what is unnecessary; to become more you.
This immersive experience is taking place at Eden on the Chocolata,
an intimate venue in the lush hills of San Juan del Sur.
Transportation to/from Liberia Airport (Costa Rica)
7 nights accommodation in a jungle cabana (single, double, triple)
Daily housekeeping
3 nourishing meals per day (mostly vegetarian)
Daily programming & adventuring (see above)
Keepsake journal & pen
Flights
Travel insurance
Extra food & beverages other than 3 provided meals/day
Optional excursions &/or wellness treatments
Gratuities
Why November?
November is the threshold season. It marks the transition from green (rainy) season into dry season.
The land is lush & alive from the rains; the air feels washed & fertile; there’s a palpable sense of exhale & renewal.
Threshold seasons are energetically perfect for letting go & letting in; for trusting & transforming.
Photo: Ines Prelovsek
Vicki Rivard is a space holder, alchemical healer & word weaver (& the author of the indie bestseller, brave new mama). Her teachings, treatments & travels honour the wisdom & celebrate the poetry of Classical Chinese Medicine which, at its core, is a medicine of the spirit.
Vicki is a graduate of the Advanced Chinese Medicine Diploma Program at the Institute of Traditional Medicine (Toronto) & is the recipient of the Karen Haffey Memorial Award for Leadership in Changing the World.
Since 2022, Vicki runs the award-winning Shen Studio on the shores of Lake Nipissing in Callander, Ontario. In this space, people come to see & be seen, to heal & be held, & to reconnect with the speck of starlight that lives in their heart (Shen).
Vicki has lived in 3 countries & has travelled to 15 more. SHENscape—the artery of The Shen Studio that brings together travel & medicine—was dream-woven over decades (& lifetimes).
It is with tremendous joy that Vicki invites you to join her in the wild wonders of Nicaragua & of your own beautiful, brave, beating heart.
Investment
The investment for this retreat ranges from $2775 to $3175, depending on chosen accommodation.
This price is in Canadian dollars and is inclusive of all taxes & processing fees.
Every attempt has been made to honour the fair exchange & to make this experience as accessible as possible.
*These prices increase by $300 on June 1, 2026.
Payment Plan
A $500 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of booking. The remaining fee is due by August 1st, 2026.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel before July 1st, 2026 = 100% refund
Cancel before August 1st, 2026 = 50% refund
Cancel on or after August 1, 2026 = No refund
"There are people who faciliate a retreat...and then there are those who become the space itself.
Vicki embodies a pure, tender presence you feel the moment you enter her field. She holds the collective with quiet strength while still tending to each individual heart with softness, care, and deep attunement.
Her leadership is not performative. It is embodied. Nurturing. Sacred. Soft.
What she brings cannot be taught, it is something she channels through presence, devotion to her work, and love.
To be held by her was a blessing. To be truly seen and loved in that space was nothing short of heart medicine."
— Sarah Arsenault
Huntsville, ON
"Vicki has an ability to deeply see you.
The words she speaks are the most beautiful poetry. They wrap you in a fuzzy blanket, calm your nervous system, & light a candle to soothe your soul.
While I live a whole country away, I can't wait to travel back to Vicki again. Worth the journey."
— Shelly Stone
Chicago, IL
Attending a retreat with Vicki is an incredibly nourishing and empowering experience. Vicki’s deep knowledge of Chinese medicine is beautifully woven throughout, making the whole experience intentional and truly wholistic.
Vicki is soft-spoken and compassionate. She creates a space where one feels supported and allowed to be vulnerable and to express truth in a very safe, non-judgmental environment.
Vicki has a unique gift for encouraging women to truly see, hear, and care for one another, inspiring connection amongst group members. She fosters an atmosphere of sisterhood that feels authentic and deeply needed.
I feel so grateful for having had such a meaningful experience. I heartily recommend a Shenscape retreat to any person seeking restoration and authentic connection.
— Lise Marleau Nesbitt
Callander, ON
"Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable."
— Mary Oliver
To book this retreat, you will be directed to Movement Travel.
LM Movement Travel Ltd. is affiliated with Nexion Travel Group—Canada, 380 Wellingston St., Tower B, 6th Floor, London, ON, N6A 5B5, TICO #1549342