Epona Retreats
Majestic Adventures & Inner Journeys
Extraordinary locations in Costa Rica, Italy, Portugal & Morocco
Celebrating Ten Years of International Retreats in 2025!
A Doorway to Adventure
Intuitive Animal Companions
Immersive Cultural Experiences
Our Signature Emotional Health and Wellness Processes
Why choose an Epona Retreat?
These are not your typical wellness getaways. They are thresholds.
At Epona Retreats, we create carefully held, small-group experiences designed for those ready to pause, listen deeply, and step into what's next.
With 10 years of leading international retreats and nearly 20 years in private practice as a psychotherapist, I’ve learned that real transformation doesn't come from continual striving, or endless verbal processing of your challenges, or adding more to your to-do-list. It comes from having a carefully cultivated space where you feel safe enough that softening happens organically, where defensive parts can relax, and where your authentic self can emerge - and be felt, seen, and known - creating the foundation for what's ready to unfold in your life.
These retreats offer structure, safety, and embodied practices you will carry home - so you leave not just inspired, but changed.
What guests experience:
– A softening that creates space to breathe, reflect, and hear what's ready to emerge.
– Clarity and grounded perspective during times of transition.
– Honest connection without roles or performance, allowing you to be seen and see others with authenticity.
– Simple, embodied practices you can integrate into daily life, long after you return home.
Upcoming Retreats:
🌿 Portugal – October 2025
🌿 Italy – October 2025
Spots are intentionally limited to preserve intimacy and personalized attention.
If you feel the call, this is your invitation to step in.
Click here to read previous guest reviews.
Exceptional Hosts
At Epona Retreats, we believe the place you rest, eat, and gather deeply shapes your experience. Our hosts are carefully chosen partners who share our commitment to soulful hospitality, sustainability, and care in every detail - from the food you taste, to the linens you slip into at night, to the quiet beauty of the land itself.
These are not just beautiful destinations; each has been intentionally created as a sanctuary for rest, reflection, and renewal. You can feel the difference in spaces designed with healing in mind, where the meals are prepared with intention, the materials respect the earth, and the warmth of your welcome is genuine.
We spend years cultivating these relationships because the right hosts create a foundation of safety, beauty, and presence that supports your deep rest and transformation.
Wherever you choose to join us, you will find yourself held by environments that reflect and uphold the values you carry in your heart.
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Emotional Wellness
What guests experience:
- A softening that creates the space to breathe, reflect, and truly listen to what is ready to emerge.
- Clarity about what matters most, especially during times of transition or uncertainly.
- Genuine, unhurried connection, allowing you to be seen and see others without the masks we often wear.
- Simple, embodied practices you can carry home to help you stay connected to what matters most, even in the middle of everyday busyness.
Together, we create a container where it is safe to soften, share, and be with yourself in the most sacred way. Using skilled facilitation and embodied practices, you’ll have the chance to move through what feels stuck and discover a deeper sense of belonging within yourself and with others.
Guests often share that this part of the retreat is what they didn’t know they were longing for: a space where vulnerability feels welcome, and where courage meets gentle, unwavering support.
Cultural Immersion
Our retreats are enriched by thoughtfully curated excursions that connect you to the living heartbeat of the place you’re visiting. Guided by locals who love their land, you’ll taste traditional flavors, walk quiet ancient streets, and witness the artistry and rhythms that make each location unique.
These experiences aren’t just sightseeing - they are invitations to slow down and receive the spirit of a place, fostering genuine connection and a deeper sense of belonging in the world.
Whether sharing a meal prepared with local harvest, visiting family-run vineyards, or exploring sacred sites, these moments weave into your retreat journey, reminding you of your place in the wider human story - and how nourishing it is to open to the beauty of the world, together.
Holistic Practices
At Epona Retreats, we believe true nourishment touches every part of you - body, mind, heart, and spirit. Our holistic approach weaves together restorative spa treatments, organic, nourishing farm-to-table meals, gentle movement, and practices that support emotional health and spiritual renewal.
Through yoga, meditation, and embodied therapeutic practices, your mind can quiet, your body can soften, and your heart can open. Emotional support and guided reflection create space for clarity and ease, helping you reconnect with yourself in a way that feels kind, gentle, and real.
These practices aren’t just activities on your schedule; they are invitations to align with what matters most, to feel present in your own skin, and to return to your life with a sense of grounded joy and meaningful connection.
'The best part? ...it doesn't feel like therapy. It feels like full-on, blissed-out joy!'
Previous Guest Review
'To say that the entire experience was magical would be an understatement. From the moment I made the decision to go, I was handled with care, gentleness and a spirit of hospitality. Jody and the Epona staff do not miss a beat when it comes to details and creating an experience that fosters expansion and freedom. I would recommend this opportunity to anyone! 10/10'
Morocco 2023
Who can benefit from an Epona Retreat?
Epona Retreats are designed for those who long for deeper connection, real rest, and a space to remember what truly matters. If you feel called to step away from the noise and tend to your inner world in a beautiful, nurturing environment, you may find yourself at home here.
- Do you love the idea of travel but feel overwhelmed by planning and wish you could simply arrive, be cared for, and choose connection or solitude as you need?
- Are you a caregiver, therapist, or healer who spends your days supporting others and now needs time to receive nurturing yourself?
- Are you navigating burnout, feeling uninspired, or longing to rekindle your sense of purpose and aliveness?
- Are you in a life transition or at a crossroads, seeking clarity away from your usual surroundings?
- Do you yearn for a safe, skillfully held space to explore your inner landscape and reconnect with yourself?
If any of this resonates, this may be the invitation you’ve been waiting for.
We would love to welcome you. Click into any retreat on this page to learn more or to reserve your spot.
'This was my first Epona Retreat but I'm sure it won’t be the last. THANK YOU Jody - for your compassionate heart, your understanding of self, and your zest for fun. You are a true example of “Living Your Best Life”. The retreats are professionally planned, well-priced and magically therapeutic. A truly soul searching experience that I would highly recommend - Oh yes - did I mention FUN!!!!'
Italy 2022