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The Wilder Reset

A private rainforest wellness immersion, shaped around you.

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Quiet rest in the infinity pool overlooking the Pacific Ocean
South Pacific · Costa RicaPrivate & personalizedImmersed in nature

YOUR RETREAT AT WILDER

Space to deeply breathe again.

At Wilder Sanctuary, we create deeply personalized wellness journeys for those craving restoration, reconnection and emotional renewal.

Hidden in the lush rainforest of Costa Rica, our sanctuary invites you into a slower rhythm of living through immersive nature experiences, inspired by the elements — Earth, Water, Fire, Air & Ether.

Every retreat is uniquely created to support your body, mind and spirit — whether you seek deep rest, clarity, transformation or simply space to deeply breathe again.

Rainforest spring plunge surrounded by tropical plants

MOMENTS FROM WILDER

Your Wilder Reset, in photographs

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THE ELEMENTAL JOURNEY

Guided by nature’s rhythms.

Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether inspire a living, evolving experience. Every journey is personalized, with space for rest, exploration and presence.

01 · Earth

Grounding & presence

Rainforest immersion, medicinal gardens and peaceful sanctuary living.

02 · Water

Flow & softness

Waterfalls, rivers, natural pools and the wild South Pacific coast.

03 · Fire

Warmth & aliveness

Candlelight, cacao, nourishing meals and shared moments under the stars.

04 · Air

Space & perspective

Breathwork, mindful movement and spacious moments of reflection.

05 · Ether

Stillness & integration

Sound, meditation and sacred rest, held by the rhythms of nature.

MOMENTS FROM WILDER

The living rainforest

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Garden-to-table plant-based dishes served on tropical leaves

NOURISHMENT FROM THE LAND

Deeply nourished, in every sense.

Living-foods-centered meals, fresh mountain spring and coconut water, cold-pressed juices, medicinal herbs, fermented foods and fresh sprouts are woven into your daily experience. Ingredients are freshly harvested from our gardens or sourced from local organic farmers and prepared with care and intention.

During your stay, explore our gardens and learn practical tools for integrating healthy choices into daily life, including sprouting, fermentation and juicing.

The open-air rainforest pavilion
The open-air rainforest pavilion
Rest in the wood-fired sauna
Rest in the wood-fired sauna
Botanical elixirs with flowers from the garden
Botanical elixirs with flowers from the garden

MOMENTS FROM WILDER

Nourishment, nature & ritual

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THE DAILY RHYTHM

Spacious days. Meaningful moments.

Each day unfolds in a gentle rhythm designed to create a harmonious balance between rest, movement, learning, and personal space.

Mornings begin with a gentle yoga practice to awaken the body, deepen connection to breath, and cultivate presence. These practices are accessible and supportive, inviting awareness rather than effort.

Throughout the day, experiences naturally flow between nature immersive experiences, nourishing meals, shared moments, wellness teachings and mindful practices.

Spacious free time is intentionally woven into the schedule. You may choose to swim in the pool, wander through our pristine 30-acre sanctuary, rest in a hammock, soak up the sun, receive an additional massage, or simply pause.

Afternoons invite integration—for napping, journaling, meditating, reading, or enjoying the stillness and beauty of the land.

THE DETAILS, THOUGHTFULLY HELD

Your time at Wilder.

What’s included
  • Private yoga & breathwork at our Rainforest & Ocean view Yoga Shala
  • Sound healing ceremony in Lily Pad Pavilion over Koi Fish Pond
  • Meditations & nervous system restoration
  • Guided Forest Bath to the Waterfalls & Natural Pool in our sanctuary
  • Jungle Excursions chasing more waterfalls
  • Green Door Rainforest SPA experience (wood-fired sauna & rainforest spring cold plunge)
  • Massages & bodywork
  • Botanical facials & beauty rituals
  • Garden-to-table plant-powered cuisine
  • Herbal elixirs & infusions
  • Cacao Ceremony under the stars
  • Beach Picnic at one of the most serene beached in Costa Rica
  • Healing Arts Therapy Session
  • Self-guided hikes through the miles of trails on our 30-acre sanctuary
  • Chakra gardens with multiple meditation & contemplation areas
  • Sacred rest in Rainforest Hummock lounge overlooking Pacific Ocean
  • Transfer service from Quepos airport to our sanctuary (20 min flight from San Jose) and all local transfers
  • Pre-retreat alignment & post-retreat integration
What is not included?

International flights, visa fees, travel insurance, personal purchases and optional additional body care rituals are not included. Your personalized proposal will confirm the experiences and arrangements for your stay.

The Tropical Casita nestled within rainforest gardens

STAY CLOSE TO NATURE

Your rainforest home.

Our Rainforest View Tropical Casita offers privacy, natural beauty and heartfelt hospitality. Crafted from wood and palm leaves, it is surrounded by lush gardens, with a queen bed, outdoor shower, mini kitchen and lounge area.

Garden trails connect your private space to the Bamboo House, Yoga Shala and Green Door Rainforest Spa.

Accommodation is arranged as part of your personalized retreat.

MOMENTS FROM WILDER

Inside your rainforest casita

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Lena Ropp with a freshly harvested cacao pod

THOUGHTFUL HOSPITALITY

With care, from Lena.

Retreat curator, living foods chef, certified herbalist and regenerative lifestyle educator, Lena Ropp brings more than a decade of experience in creating personal, nourishing experiences. Her work brings together vibrant plant-based cuisine, tropical herbalism and immersive time in nature. With a thoughtful eye for detail and warm, personal care, she shapes each retreat around the intentions and rhythms of her guests.

Meet Lena

MOMENTS FROM WILDER

The people & everyday moments of Wilder

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BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY

What is calling you to Wilder?

Every retreat is privately curated and deeply personalized. Tell us what is calling you here and the kind of experience you feel most drawn toward.

Complete the Retreat Inquiry Form. If we feel we are a beautiful fit, we will connect within 48 hours to begin crafting your experience.

Retreat Inquiry Form