A Soulful Leadership Retreat for Therapists and Practice Owners
January 31 - February 5, 2027
Verdesana by Imiloa Palo Verde, Costa Rica
Coming Home to Congruence
If you're a therapist or practice owner who has spent years holding everything together for everyone else and quietly lost track of yourself underneath it, this is your invitation to come back. Join us in Costa Rica for six nourishing days of renewal, reflection, and genuine connection. Return home calmer, clearer, and more joyfully yourself.
Lead from the Inside Out
As therapists and practice owners, we lead every day — in the room with our clients, in the ways we hold our teams, and in the ongoing work of guiding our own inner world so we can stay present, connected, and show up with integrity.
But when you spend your days attuning to everyone else’s needs, it’s easy to drift out of alignment with yourself.
Your vision gets buried under the pace of daily demands.
Your values get overshadowed by responsibility.
Your energy gets stretched thin by being the one who’s expected to hold everything together.
You want to feel aligned, grounded, and present — not just for others, but for yourself.
Are you being called to slow down and renew yourself?
Coming Home to Congruence is your invitation to pause, reconnect, and realign.
An eco-luxury retreat designed to help you remember who you are beneath all the doing… and lead from that place.
During your time at Imiloa, every detail is thoughtfully tended to so you can fully arrive. From nourishing meals and daily movement practices to guided adventures and attentive on site staff, this retreat is designed to offer five days of being deeply cared for. From your first coffee in the morning to evenings by the bonfire, support is always close at hand, allowing you to rest into the experience without needing to manage or plan.
This Retreat is for you if…
✓ You’re a therapist, supervisor, or practice owner who needs space to restore, reflect, and realign
✓ You want your professional leadership to feel aligned with your personal values
✓You’re curious about how your inner world shapes your professional relationships, boundaries, and business culture
✓You want deeper, more meaningful conversations with colleagues who “get it”
✓You’re craving nourishment, not another productivity workshop
✓You’re longing for a reset that honours both your humanity and your professional role
Coming Home to Congruence Retreat in Costa Rica
A luxurious setting and space to realign your inner compass so you can lead — in therapy, in business, and in life — from the truth of who you are.
Guided Teachings
Applying Satir’s Iceberg, survival patterns, and congruence to leadership, practice culture, and the inner life of the therapist
Experiential Practices
to slow down, reconnect, and embody insights rather than just think about them
Small-group Dialogue & Guided Inquiry
Integrating the self of the therapist with the self of the business
Intentional Rest, Nature Time, and Solitude
Because congruence begins with presence, not pressure
Retreat Details
When? January 31 - February 5, 2027
Where? Verdesana by Imiloa in Costa Rica
What? 5-night/6-day immersive retreat including teaching, experiential learning, nourishing freshly prepared meals, staff available to care for you from dusk till dawn, reflective time, and restorative space
How much? Prices are dependent on the cabin of your choice (see the descriptions below). Includes transportation from SJO airport to Verdesana, Facilitation, Program Materials, All Meals and Accommodations.
Does not include round trip airfare, travel insurance, optional spa services or accommodations needed before or after the retreat.)
How many people? This retreat is intentionally limited for depth, safety, and connection
Your Stay at Imiloa
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Perched at the highest point of the property, the VIP Mountain Cabin offers a deeply private and elevated retreat experience. Surrounded by sweeping views of forest covered mountains, this spacious cabin invites rest, reflection, and uninterrupted presence.
$5997 USD (monthly payment plan available after initial $500 deposit).Designed for comfort and seclusion, the cabin features a king sized bed, a private deck for taking in the mountain air, and a fireplace that creates warmth and ease as the evenings settle in. A soaking tub with expansive views of the surrounding landscape offers a place to unwind fully, allowing nature to be part of the experience.
This cabin is ideal for guests seeking added privacy, quiet luxury, and a setting that supports deep rest and restoration.
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The one bedroom private cabins offer a peaceful and comfortable retreat for solo guests seeking privacy and restoration. Thoughtfully positioned throughout the property, each cabin is designed to support rest, reflection, and a sense of ease.
Two of the cabins are nestled close to the river, where the gentle sound of flowing water creates a naturally calming atmosphere. The third cabin offers a serene garden view with added seclusion, providing a quiet and private setting surrounded by lush greenery.
Each cabin features a queen sized bed, a private ensuite bathroom, and a furnished deck where guests can enjoy the forest or garden views and take in the rhythms of nature. These cabins are an ideal choice for those who value personal space while still feeling held within the retreat environment.
$5247 USD (month payment plan available after initial $500 deposit.) -
The two bedroom semi private cabins offer the most spacious accommodations on the property, thoughtfully designed for guests who value both personal space and shared connection. Each cabin includes two private bedrooms, each with a queen sized bed, allowing for rest and retreat while remaining part of a communal living experience.
The cabins feature a generous shared living room and a large furnished deck, creating space to relax, reflect, and connect in a comfortable, unhurried way. Surrounded by forest, garden, or mountain views, these cabins invite a sense of openness and grounding within the natural landscape. A shared bathroom serves both bedrooms with ease and comfort.
These cabins are ideal for two guests who want the privacy of their own bedroom alongside the ease and warmth of a shared living space.
$4750USD ( monthly payment plan available after initial $500 deposit) per person. -
The one bedroom shared cabins offer a spacious and thoughtfully designed setting for guests who wish to share space while maintaining comfort and ease. Each cabin features a single bedroom with two queen sized beds, making it an ideal option for friends or two guests who prefer their own bed within a shared room.
The cabin includes a shared ensuite bathroom and a furnished deck overlooking forest or garden views, providing a peaceful place to unwind and take in the surrounding landscape. With generous space and a calm, grounded atmosphere, these cabins support rest, connection, and a sense of being at home within nature.
These cabins are well suited for guests who value shared experience alongside comfort and simplicity.
$4250 USD (monthly payment plan available after initial $500 deposit) per person.
What You’ll Experience
Guided Teachings applying Satir’s Iceberg, survival patterns, and congruence to leadership, practice culture, and the inner life of the therapist.
Experiential Practices to slow down, reconnect, and embody insights rather than just think about them.
Small Group Dialogue & Guided Inquiry integrating the self of the therapist with the self of the business
Intentional Rest, Nature Time, and Solitude - because congruence begins with presence, not pressure.
Meet Your Guides
This retreat is guided by Lisa Catallo and Jennifer Nagel, two experienced therapists and leaders who bring complementary strengths to the work of congruent leadership.
Together, they support therapists and practice owners who are ready to realign their inner truth with how they lead, work, and live.
Lisa brings clarity, structure, and sustainability to the practical realities of practice ownership and leadership, while Jennifer offers depth, embodiment, and a relational lens that supports meaningful, lasting change.
Their shared commitment is to create a space that is both deeply human and highly supportive — where insight is grounded, nervous systems are cared for, and leaders leave feeling clearer, steadier, and more aligned.
Jennifer Nagel
Jennifer Nagel is a therapist, facilitator, and teacher with decades of experience guiding people through meaningful personal and relational change. She supports therapists and practice owners who want to lead with greater congruence — aligning who they are on the inside with how they show up in their work, relationships, and lives.
Jennifer draws from the Satir Transformational Systemic Model, and embodied somatic awareness to create spaces where insight becomes lived experience and change becomes sustainable. Her work is both practical and deeply human, helping leaders move beyond over-responsibility and self-doubt into clarity, integrity, and inner alignment.
Lisa Catallo
Lisa Catallo is a therapist and group practice mentor who helps therapists and practice owners create work that feels sustainable, aligned, and human. Drawing from her experience as a clinician and group practice owner, Lisa supports therapists in caring for their nervous systems while also building clear systems and structure in their businesses. Her approach blends reflection, leadership, and practical strategy so therapists can thrive personally and professionally without burning out.
What a Typical Day May Look Like
Each day unfolds as a gentle rhythm — beginning with inner attunement, moving into embodied exploration, allowing space for restoration, and closing with grounded integration.
7:00 am - Morning activity - optional yoga, meditation, movement
8:30 am - Breakfast
10:00 am - Morning Workshop - Inner Alignment & Embodied Process
Our workshop sessions are gentle, reflective, and experiential. Through guided conversations, quiet exercises, and meaningful connection, you will explore what congruence means in your life right now.
Together, we will create space to notice what feels aligned, what feels out of sync, and what is ready to shift.
This is not about fixing yourself. It is about remembering who you are, and coming home to that place within you.
12:30 pm - Lunch on site
1:30 pm - Each afternoon is intentionally spacious and restorative. Every day will offer something different, from spa time and hot pools, to a guided hike in nature, to structured reflection and journalling.
You will also have intentional alone time to think, breathe, and integrate what you are learning. This is not about filling every minute. It is about creating space for clarity, renewal, and thoughtful leadership.
4:30 pm - Afternoon Workshop - Integration & Congruent Leadership
Our afternoon sessions are grounded, practical, and integrative. Through guided discussion, structured exercises, and supportive dialogue, you will explore how congruence can be expressed in your business, leadership, and daily decisions.
Together, we will clarify what needs to be strengthened, simplified, or restructured so your outer life reflects your inner knowing.
This is not about pushing harder. It is about creating a way of working that feels honest, sustainable, and true to you.
6:30 pm - Dinner
8:00 pm - Evening activity - eg. bonfire, sound healing, music, fire ceremony
January 2027 Retreat
January 2027 Retreat
Catch a glimpse of the beauty at Verdesana by Imiloa. Imagine yourself here, healing, connecting, refreshing.
Verdesana by Imiloa, Costa Rica
Nestled in the lush tropical cloud forests of Costa Rica, Verdesana by Imiloa is a sanctuary designed for deep restoration, reflection, and reconnection. Surrounded by regenerative forest, flowing water, and expansive mountain views, the land itself invites you to slow down, exhale, and return to your natural rhythm. This is a place where nervous systems soften, clarity emerges, and presence becomes effortless.
Verdesana offers thoughtfully designed spaces for both solitude and community—open-air gathering areas, forest paths, and tranquil corners that support introspection and embodied practice. Nourishing, plant-forward meals are prepared with care, emphasizing vitality, comfort, and connection to the land. Every detail of the environment reflects Imiloa’s commitment to conscious hospitality, sustainability, and reverence for nature.
Held in this setting, Coming Home to Congruence is supported not just by the retreat container, but by the land itself. Verdesana provides a grounded, spacious backdrop for releasing over-effort, reconnecting with your inner compass, and remembering what it feels like to lead—from your body, your values, and your truth.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Verdesana is located in the central mountains of the country, in the province of Cartago, about 1.5 hours from the capital city San Jose. It is a quiet, secluded and peaceful environment at 1600 meters of altitude, surrounded by mountains and cloud forest. You can look up ‘Verdesana Forest’ on Google Maps to get the specific geographic location of the campus.
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Yes! We have several small trail systems located directly onsite. Hikes offsite the property are also available. Please inquire with our onsite team if you want to book a guided hike.
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We provide a vegan menu. Before arrival, you are sent a form to include all of your personal information, such as allergies or dietary needs. Our kitchen team will ensure that all of your allergies are considered while preparing your food.
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Our private ground transportation will depart from SJO domestic airport at 2:00PM on the arrival day of your retreat. Please account for time to go through customs and immigration. This process can take as little as 15 min, and as much as 2.5 hours, depending on the day at the airport and how busy it is. After you exit the airport we will have a representative waiting for you with a sign, and the representative will guide you to the domestic terminal where you will wait with the rest of your group for departure at 2:00PM.
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We want your experience to feel spacious from the moment you register, and part of that is knowing your investment is protected.
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance that includes Cancel for Any Reason coverage before your trip. For Canadian travellers, providers such as TuGo, Blue Cross, Manulife, and CAA Travel Insurance are commonly used and worth exploring to find the right fit for your situation.
Some participants also choose to add a Global Rescue membership, which provides emergency medical evacuation, field rescue, and security evacuation services worldwide. This is separate from travel insurance but can offer an additional layer of peace of mind when travelling internationally.
We want you to arrive in Costa Rica feeling genuinely at ease — and taking care of these practical details ahead of time is part of that.
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Cancellation Policy
We understand that circumstances can change. Please review our cancellation terms carefully before registering.
Deposits and non-refundable portion
The $500 deposit is non-refundable from the date of payment. In addition, $2,500 of your total investment (inclusive of the deposit) is non-refundable at any point after registration. This reflects the commitments we make to our venue, facilitators, and planning partners well in advance of the retreat.
Refund schedule for the remaining balance
The balance above $2,500 is subject to the following schedule:
✓ On or before November 30, 2026: fully refundable
✓ December 1 to December 31, 2026: 50 percent refundable
✓ On or after January 1, 2027: non-refundable
Credit option
If you are unable to attend, you may request a credit toward other programs or services offered by the Hosts. Credits are granted at the Hosts' sole discretion and are not guaranteed. Requests must be submitted in writing, and approved credits must be used within 60 days of the retreat start date. Program availability cannot be guaranteed.
Medical emergencies
In the case of a documented medical emergency, the Hosts may offer a partial credit toward a future retreat, less any administrative or unrecoverable costs. This is offered at the Hosts' discretion.
Retreat cancellation by the Hosts
If the retreat must be postponed or cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control, including natural disasters, war, pandemic restrictions, or government travel advisories, the Hosts are not held liable for associated costs such as flights, travel insurance, or personal expenses. In these cases, registered participants will be offered either a place in a rescheduled retreat or a credit toward a future program of equivalent value. Credits offered under this clause are not subject to the 60-day limit.
How to request a cancellation or credit
All cancellation and credit requests must be submitted in writing to info@congruentpractice.com. The date of receipt will determine which tier of the refund schedule applies.
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