Nestled in the lush beauty of Costa Rica, our Unstuck Creative Retreats are immersive 4–7 day experiences designed for women craving space — space to slow down, create, reflect, and reconnect. Co-led by Lisa Balsdon and trauma-informed coach Penny, these retreats center around guided creative exploration as a powerful doorway back to clarity and self-trust. No artistic experience is required. This is not about perfection or performance — it’s about expression, curiosity, and giving your hands something meaningful to do while your mind finally exhales. Throughout the retreat, you will engage in a variety of accessible, process-focused creative practices including: - Art journaling - Collage - Mixed media techniques applied to personal creative pieces - Jewelry making - And other playful, hands-on projects designed to spark insight and inspiration Each activity is thoughtfully guided, allowing creativity to unfold naturally while encouraging reflection, conversation, and personal discovery. Retreat days are intentionally spacious and may also include: - Facilitated group dialogue - Journaling prompts and integration time - Gentle movement or nature walks - Nourishing shared meals - Time to rest, laugh, and connect With over 25 years of experience supporting women’s growth and transformation, Lisa brings a grounded, professional foundation to the experience, while Penny ensures a trauma-informed, emotionally safe environment throughout. Set against Costa Rica’s tropical landscape, Unstuck is more than a retreat — it is an invitation to pause, create, and leave with renewed perspective, deeper self-awareness, and creative practices you can carry home with you. Find out more at https://luxliferetreats.ca/retreats/

Website Link

www.luxliferetreats.ca

What's Included

Our package pricing will include accommodations, dedicated creative spaces for both work and play, guided creative sessions featuring engaging techniques to explore, and nourishing meals designed to support creativity and focus. If requested, we can also incorporate yoga or breathwork sessions. Some crafting supplies will be provided, and a detailed list of additional items to bring will be shared in advance.

What to Bring

We will provide a "what to bring" list upon inquiry and or registration. It can vary from retreat to retreat, based on theme and vibe.

Leader Bio

Lisa Balsdon is a Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer, Yoga Teacher, TCM Acupuncturist and creative facilitator with over 25 years of experience supporting women’s health and personal growth. Alongside her formal training and continuing education in health and lifestyle coaching, Lisa has long integrated arts and crafts as a powerful tool for reflection, regulation, and reconnection. Her approach centers on process over product using simple, guided creative practices to help women slow down, calm the nervous system, and access deeper self-awareness. In her retreats, creativity is not about perfection or performance. It is about creating space space to breathe, to explore, and to reconnect through your hands in a way that feels grounded, meaningful, and real.

Other Information

Please inquire about retreat dates and any personalized small group bookings we are a boutique retreat experience and will take dates upon request.