Reader,

September is flying by!

This is my favorite time of year, and I've been making the most of it. I spent the first week on the Vermont Long Trail, headed to Canaan, Vermont, for Doe Camp this past weekend, and I've managed to spend more nights sleeping outside than inside so far this month.

I'm actually headed back out onto the trail tomorrow, but before I go, I wanted to give you a little peek at what our week in Costa Rica could look like.

I've been working on a tentative itinerary, and I have to say, I'm getting even more excited about this retreat.

We'll have plenty of Strong Women, Strong Bones movement and learning, but we'll also have time to experience the incredible place we're visiting.

Here's a taste:

🌿 Yoga & Movement​
We'll practice together throughout the week, including some morning and evening sessions, with plenty of opportunities to move, stretch, breathe, and work on the things that help us stay strong and active.

🌱 Explore the farm​
We'll take a guided tour of the biodynamic farm and learn about regenerative agriculture and how Finca Luna Nueva grows food while supporting healthy soil and biodiversity.

🌋 Arenal Volcano​
We'll head out for an Arenal Volcano and Natural History Tour, with lunch included, then return to the lodge for some well-deserved free time.

🍫 Make chocolate!​
Yes, this is actually on the itinerary. We'll learn about the history of cacao, roast and grind cacao beans, and make our own organic chocolates using ingredients grown on the farm.

🌉 More adventure, if you want it​
The Arenal Hanging Bridges excursion is optional and includes more than 3 km of rainforest trails and hanging bridges through the forest canopy.

We'll also have time for the pool, spa, walking the trails around the lodge, birding, relaxing, eating good food, and simply enjoying being somewhere beautiful.

And this brings me to a question I've already been asked:

"Are you going to be doing strenuous outings? I'm not sure I'm in shape for that."

Nope.

This is a gentle, relaxing, go-at-your-own-pace retreat.

There are optional activities, and you can decide what sounds fun to you and what doesn't. There is no expectation that you need to be in "tip-top shape" to come.

I want to meet you, move with you, help you with your yoga and weight-training form, answer your questions, explore Costa Rica with you—and have a really good time together.

That's what this week is about.

Movement. Connection. Adventure.

And, of course, a little chocolate.

I've attached the tentative itinerary so you can see what we're dreaming up. Nothing is set in stone, and there will be plenty of opportunities to opt in or out depending on what you feel like doing that day.

​GET THE DETAILS & REGISTER FOR COSTA RICA HERE​

So if you've ever thought,

"I would love to go on a retreat with Andrea and these women..."

This is your chance. Here is the PDF tentative itinerary. Finca Luna Nueva Tentative Itinerary Feb 2027.pdf​

And I really mean it when I say that the women are the best part of this retreat.

We've spent so much time together online. Now we get to share meals, walk through the rainforest, practice yoga, learn together, laugh, and actually sit across the table from one another.

I would absolutely love to have you there.

In the meantime, think about joining me, explore the website, and I look forward to seeing you soon,

Andrea

PS - I have taken the month of September off from live classes, but I will be back in October, ready to start a new group of Strong Women Jumpstarters. If you have questions about what that is, I have all the details on my website: Strong Women, Strong Bones Jumpstart, see you in October!

The information provided is for general educational purposes only and is not intended to serve as medical or physical therapy advice to any individual. Please consult with your physician before starting any new exercise program. Any exercise has the potential to cause injury or physical problems.