“A week of intentional self-care can be the reset you’ve been longing for.”

I’m Lynsea.
I offer a variety of holistic practices and have been in the wellness industry for over two decades. Of all the ways I support others, retreat facilitation is where my work feels most alive and aligned. I’m an intuitive retreat facilitator devoted to creating deeply nurturing, heart-centered retreat experiences specifically designed for women.

In February 2025, I co-facilitated a women’s wellness retreat in Costa Rica with Goddess of Light Retreats. That experience truly affirmed my calling to hold sacred space in this powerful land.

For more than a decade, I’ve facilitated regular wellness retreats, workshops, and sacred ceremonies at HEART Retreat, an equine-assisted therapy farm in Ontario, Canada. This ongoing work has shaped my grounded, compassionate approach to retreat leadership and my ability to create safe containers where people feel seen, heard, and supported. It has also given me the gift of working with the grounding presence of the herd and honoring the wisdom that horses bring into our healing spaces.

I’m especially looking forward to facilitating retreats during this special Year of the Fire Horse — a year that encourages leadership and invites us to step into what truly makes us feel alive. As we weave in the powerful energy of the horse, we’ll embrace our own inner freedom, making this retreat not just a time of rest, but a step into the life you’re meant to lead.

Through Pura Vida Paradise, my intention is to help you remember the importance of sacred self-care, the natural rhythms of the earth, and the gentle wisdom of living a pura vida life — rooted in presence, balance, and heart.

Costa Rica holds a very special place in my heart, and I love sharing about this land with others. There is something about being here that invites deep nourishment for the soul. From my very first visit with my family, I felt an immediate sense of grounding and belonging — as though the land itself gently invites you to soften and breathe. I’ve personally visited most of the locations we’ll explore during our excursions, from the breathtaking beauty of La Paz Waterfall Gardens to the vibrant Central Pacific Coast region. This familiarity allows me to offer a sense of ease, comfort, and presence throughout our journey.

In my retreats, I weave sacred ceremony, heart-centered practices, and somatic awareness to create a nurturing environment where you can slow down, reconnect with the earth, and honor your own needs. I’ve seen how transformative it can be when women give themselves the space to rest and simply be. For many, a week of intentional self-care becomes the reset they’ve been longing for.

Lynsea C