Nurtured by Nature

A 7 day immersion for women to root back into their natural rhythms, experience the healing power of nature, and find some much needed relief.

Bocas del Toro, Panama

October 3-10, 2026

Nurtured by Nature is a women’s retreat designed to help you slow down, settle your nervous system, and reconnect with your true nature. Held between the ocean and the jungle in Bocas del Toro, this experience invites you to step out of constant stimulation and into a more natural rhythm of living- which ultimately feels very relieving.

(Insert deep sigh moment here!)

Through daily movement, meditation, mindfulness, and immersive nature-based experiences, you’ll explore how being in relationship with the natural world supports clarity, healing, and meaningful change. Rather than “working on yourself,” you’ll be guided to feel, sense, and listen to what your body and inner world are already communicating.

You’ll be guided through embodied practices, gentle inquiry, creative expression, and A LOT of time outdoors to reconnect with your own cycles, intuition, and sense of aliveness. Being held by nature and by a small, supportive group allows your barriers to soften and self-trust to grow.

7 nights and 6 days of being nurtured by nature (and by your guides).

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    The Property

    Our favorite place to be: Bluff Beach. More than four miles of golden sand and turquoise water in front, a jungle alive with animals behind, and lush grounds to wander in.

    Join us at the beautiful Bluff Beach Retreat with 3 fully equipped casitas, an open-air yoga studio and a 65-foot lap pool.

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    All You Need

    This retreat was designed to simply be a great time filled with the essentials to feeling alive and well. We don’t feel like you need more and more to feel amazing- but really you need the best of the basics- super nourishing food, deep rest, mindful movement, great company, and the healing power of your presence in nature.

    You can turn your planning brain off knowing everything is taken care of for you. All you need to do is relax and enjoy the moments.

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    Explore

    To us, this is home. And we want to show you the most stunning places that still blow us away after years of living here.

    We will spend most of our time on the beach road, but we will also take you on a boat excursion to explore the archipelago- with time to snorkel, swim, and dive in a little deeper to this special place.

MEET YOUR GUIDES

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Hi! We are Kelly and Keara! Two women inviting you to this special place that we live for a week full of connection, fun, and beauty.

We want your experience to feel effortless, eye-opening, and special. Whether you are craving adventure, connection, or just a little time to breathe and recharge- we feel this retreat has something for you.

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Kelly Yonston thrives off of bringing people together though movement, mindfulness, and play. Here in Bocas she works as a school psychologist, mindfulness and yoga teacher. Her first priority is creating a safe space where everyone feels a sense of belonging and togetherness. From there, everything unfolds beautifully. She weaves her training in psychology and mindfulness into everything she guides in a relatable and lighthearted way. Kelly loves to teach, play, and lead by example.

Kelly’s Inspiration for Nurtured by Nature

I’ve lived in Bocas del Toro for 8 years and one of my main reasons for moving here is the incredible nature.  Being surrounded by the ocean, the jungle, and the elements changed me in a way I wasn’t expecting.  It changed how I felt, how I consumed, how I saw life, and how I experienced myself. 

Over the years, my reverence for the natural world has only deepened, as well as my desire to care for it.  One of my goals for Nurtured by Nature is for others to experience these same healing and transformative powers of the earth.

This retreat is a simple invitation to reconnect with what’s essential - in the environment and within yourself.

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Keara Mahoney loves making things feel seamless, special, and a little bit magical- whether it’s finding the perfect hidden beach or adding thoughtful touches that make your stay unforgettable. With a background in hospitality and a deep love for Bocas del Toro, she creates spaces where where people can truly relax, feel seen, and soak up the moment.

Keara’s Inspiration for Nurtured by Nature

When I came to Bocas, and more when I arrived in Bluff, I felt something inside me deeply relax.  In Bluff, there is no option to “get out” into nature here–it’s the opposite, nature gets into you. You simply cannot avoid its presence, its persistence, and above all, its humbling energy.

In our world of modification, customization, and convenience, we rarely extend the invitation for nature to lead, let alone to dictate. 

During Nurtured by Nature, we surrender, integrate, and align ourselves with the vibrancy of the jungle, the rhythm of the ocean, and we slip sweetly back into a natural flow. I want to see people enjoy themself and slowly open back up and soften to the beauty of nature.

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The Transformation You’ll Experience

Nurtured by Nature is designed to create change you can feel in your body. Over seven days, the environment, practices, and community work together to support deep shifts. By the end of the retreat, women often experience:

  • A More Regulated Nervous System

    Daily movement, breathwork, mindfulness, and extended time in nature allow your body to move out of constant planning and stress mode. We can’t stress enough how just being in this space calms the nervous system.

  • Clarity around what truly matters to you

    With fewer distractions and a slower pace, you gain insight into what you genuinely want - separate from expectations, conditioning, or external pressure. Many women leave with renewed confidence in their decisions and a stronger connection to their inner truth.

  • A deeper connection to your inner nature

    Through embodied practices, meditation, and our elements-based workshop, you’ll explore how the forces of nature live within you. These experiences help release stored stress and emotion, allowing you to feel more whole, grounded, and aligned with how you function best.

  • A sense of belonging and connection

    Sharing this journey with others dissolves isolation and fosters meaningful connection. Like ecosystems in nature, you’ll experience what it means to be part of something larger while honoring your unique role within it.

  • Renewed creativity and curiosity

    Nature thrives on variety, expression, and movement. Through creative, fun, and playful experiences, you’ll rediscover imagination, creative confidence, and the joy of creating without an agenda. This is an invitation to let your natural creativity come alive again.

  • A healthier relationship with Mother Nature

    By reconnecting with where your food comes from, learning about herbal wisdom, and experiencing nature as a living system, many women leave with a deeper respect for the planet and a desire to make more mindful, sustainable choices in daily life.

  • Feeling your your feminine nature

    Through time in nature, movement, rest, and creative exploration, you’ll reconnect with the feminine qualities of intuition, receptivity, and cyclical wisdom. This retreat invites you out of constant effort and into a place of receiving — learning to listen, soften, and respond to life in a way that feels natural, nourishing, and deeply aligned.

  • Tools and reflections that shift you

    You’ll leave with embodied lessons, sensory anchors, and nature-based rituals you can return to anytime. These practices help you reconnect with the state of clarity, calm, and presence you cultivate during the retreat.

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What’s Included

All of This

  • Accommodations in our off-grid property with daily cleaning service

  • Three buffet meals daily prepared with local ingredients by our private chef, sunrise coffee and tea, daily happy hour with mocktails and appetizers. Honestly- the food is SO GOOD. Our chef Nicole knocks it out of the park with the freshest, healthiest, most delicious meals with tons of love and local ingredients.

  • Movement, meditation, breathwork classes with Kelly

  • Creative and nature-based workshops and classes for self-exploration

  • Bicycles to explore the beach road

  • Island adventure excursion (a full day boat trip to snorkel and visit other islands) with transportation to and from

  • Transportation from Bocas airport to hotel

  • Taxes

Optional Add ons

  • Massages or body work at the on-site studio

  • Horseback riding through the jungle to a hidden lagoon

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Not Included

  • Airfare to Bocas del Toro

  • International flights from the USA to Panama City (PTY) will need to be purchased individually as well as a domestic flight from Albrook airport (PAC) to Bocas del Toro (BOC)

  • Ground transportation from the international airport to the domestic airport will also be paid individually (we recommend Uber)

  • Depending on arrival time, you most likely will spend one night in Panama City before traveling to the islands. We have a partner hotel in the city which has a reasonable rate for $70/night (up to 2 guests)

  • Travel insurance (highly recommended)

What last past participants are saying…

  • Barefeet Retreat is my top retreat experience to date! Kelly and Keara created an incredibly restorative experience where my nervous system got the reset it was desperately needing. This was all the care and attention I could have asked for, with the perfect mix of relaxation and immersive adventures in nature that I crave, shared with a small group of people that quickly felt like family. So grateful for every moment!

    2024 Bare Feet Retreat Participant

  • Barefeet Retreat restored my mind, body and soul, allowing me to rediscover myself after a long period of disconnection. I signed up without any expectations, and left with a sense of peace I haven’t felt since childhood. To my surprise, saying goodbye was the hardest part.

    2024 Bare Feet Retreat Participant

  • I have never been on a wellness retreat and did not know what to expect, but words cannot express how much this trip meant to me. It was a great mix of activities and relaxation. The retreat center and food were amazing, and the company of fellow retreat-goers was even better. I honestly couldn’t have asked for a more perfect experience.

    2024 Bare Feet Retreat Participant

This Retreat
is For People who:

love the natural world or want to reconnect with it

crave a reset for their nervous system

live in cities or high-pressure environments

feel overstimulated or emotionally exhausted

are navigating a big decision or transition

desire a deeper relationship with their own feminine rhythms

value meaningful experiences that shift their perspective

are interested in yoga and embodiment practices

Who This Retreat is
NOT For:

❌ Those looking for a party atmosphere or a luxury vacation.
❌ Anyone unwilling to step outside their comfort zone.
❌ People expecting a rigid, highly structured itinerary.
❌ Those not open to mindfulness, self-reflection, or personal growth.
❌ Anyone uncomfortable with being in nature or without constant digital connection.

Accommodations at the beautiful

Bluff Beach Retreat

  • A cozy bedroom with a wooden bed, dark blue bedding, and white pillows, opening to a balcony with two chairs and lush tropical greenery outside.

    Private Room

    Comfortable queen size bed, en-suite bathroom, powerful fans and large windows for ventilation.

    3 private rooms available.

    $2,690 per person
    includes all taxes and fees

  • A bedroom with wooden floor and walls, two beds with dark blue bedding, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, windows with wooden blinds, a mirror, and a door leading to a bathroom.

    Double Occupancy

    Two twin sized beds per room with large bathroom, high powered fans, and slatted windows to let the breeze flow.

    8 spaces available for double occupancy rooms.

    $2,290 per person
    includes all taxes and fees

  • Three beds with blue bedding and pillows in a tropical hotel room with wood furniture, ceiling fans, and tiled floor.

    Triple Occupancy

    These rooms have three twin beds, share a large bathroom and have access to patio space.

    3 spaces available for triple rooms.

    $1,890 per person
    includes all taxes and fees

What past year’s participants are saying…

  • My experience at the Barefoot Retreat was transformative. I learned valuable mindfulness strategies that I now carry with me daily. It was a perfect blend of relaxation and personal growth in a serene setting. I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to attend. It exceeded my expectations

    2024 Bare Feet Retreat Participant

  • The Barefeet Retreat far surpassed all my wildest dreams and expectations. Not only was it a gorgeous facility and environment, but the entire experience was heaven. From the pre-trip communications down to the daily activities and fresh food made specifically for my dietary needs, this was perfection. It's a wonderful choice for those looking for a true getaway with opportunities to relax, explore, and energize those areas of life that get neglected in our busy, overstimulated lives. I would do this over and over again and it was worth every penny. Life changing for my mental and physical health!

    2024 Bare Feet Retreat Participant

  • One week of pampering myself, listening to myself, stretching my body by breathing consciously, nourishing myself with this delicious food prepared with love, meditating at sunrise on the beach, talking, listening, observing the monkeys and birds daily... . thank you Kelly and Keara for your respectful guidance ! I had a memorable journey!

    2024 Bare Feet Retreat Participant

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THIS IS

Bocas del Toro, Panama

We are thrilled to invite you to join us on this annual seven day, six night adventure to the place we call home- Bocas del Toro, Panama.  This tropical island archipelago of Panama is known for its rich biodiversity (they call it the Galapagos of the Caribbean!), beautiful beaches, and clear waters. There are a few main islands and hundreds of small ones scattered throughout, but we will be staying on the largest one, pictured above, called Isla Colon.

The giant stretch of golden sand seen above is Bluff Beach. There are a handful of hotels, some residents but mostly lots of undeveloped area just waiting to be explored and enjoyed. One of our favorite activities is taking the bikes (provided by Bluff Beach Retreat) and biking down the jungle trail to La Piscina or Blue Lagoon for a dip in the protected pools.

You will love all the wildlife in the area: monkeys, sloths, toucans, parrots and other tropical birds are always around. At certain points of the year the waves in Bluff Beach attract international surfers, but during October the waves are very small so you can swim and float in the turquoise waters!

There are always periods of life when you feel you are going through the motions or when you feel far from your heart.  Times where you feel disconnected, uninspired, stuck, flat, or just exhausted from the day to day.  It’s hard to think our way out of this place.  So often it is an experience that helps to jumpstart feelings of joy, connection, clarity and a renewed outlook on life.  Retreats, more than typical vacations, are a beautiful opportunity to give yourself an experience that can transform your whole energy, your inner world, and the way you see things.  You take that energy back home with you and it has been amazing to witness the positive changes people experience afterwards.

Our goal is that you’ll leave feeling more grounded, more present, and in awe of yourself and the natural world.

It’s time to remember what it feels like to truly relax, have fun, let go, feel alive in your body, and to give yourself what you need.  

Why Retreat?

I'm ready for this

Are you in? Reserve Your Spot Now!

Limited spaces available. Early-bird pricing ($200 off) ends January 31st.

Click HERE to complete the registration form and we’ll be in touch!

Still have questions? We’ve got answers.

Send us a message or read the FAQs below.

  • This retreat would be a good fit for people who:

    • Would like to travel to Central America

    • Someone who wants to travel but doesn't want to be alone the whole trip

    • Someone who loves retreats or has been wanting to go to one

    • Someone who is craving a healthy "detox" /cleanse.

    • Someone who wants a fun adventure

    • Someone who appreciates nature

    • Someone who needs a boost of good energy in their life

    • Someone who loves yoga and/or mindfulness- or wants to start a practice

    • Someone interested in meeting new people and trying new things

  • While you do not need any yoga or meditation experience, a basic level of fitness is best for this retreat as we will be moving, biking, walking, and swimming in the sea. Meditation will be guided every step of the way.

  • Register by February 1 and enjoy a $200 early-registration savings.

    A $500 nonrefundable deposit secures your spot. The remaining balance is due July 1.

    If plans change, cancellations made between July 1 and September 1 receive a 50 percent refund of the balance paid. After September 1, refunds are not available, though you’re welcome to transfer your reservation to another participant.

  • You can pay with Zelle, Venmo, PayPal or credit card (3% transaction fee). A $500 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is made to reserve your spot and the remainder is due by July 1.

  • The fastest/easiest way to get to Bocas is by taking a flight from where you are to Panama City (PTY) Tocumen International Airport (Step 1) and then the next flight from Panama City (from Albrook Airport- different than the international airport) to Bocas del Toro (Step 2). Let us know if you need help with this.

a few more words…..

  • Thank you Kelly and Keara for such an amazing experience! Great place, great activities, best people! It was my first one, for sure not my last one!

    2024 Bare Feet Retreat Participant

  • The entire experience was perfect. Can’t wait for the next one.

    2024 Bare Feet Retreat Participant

  • This was my first retreat ever and it exceeded all my expectations. Kelly and Keara made us all feel at home , safe and offered just the right amount and kind of transformative experiences I was needing.

    2024 Bare Feet Retreat Participant