Contact Annette Franks at 614-785-1066 or Email AnnetteFranks@live.com
for all the updated information on the 2023 Retreat in Costa Rica
Register Directly for the 2023 Retreat with Annette Franks
"Radiant Health - Mindful Living Retreat"
at Pura Vida Retreat & Spa in Costa Rica
August 19 - 26, 2023
with
Annette Franks ~ Lori Candon
Vickie Saito ~ Al Wright ~ Maren Seubert
Rates start at $2000 Per Person and include SJO Airport Shuttle,
7 Nights Room, Three Meals per Day
and Entire Radiant Health - Mindful Living Program
$1,000 Deposit Required to hold your spot. Balance Due 7-15-2023
Space is Limited. Register Early.
RETREAT CANCELLATION POLICY:
Retreat Date August 19 - 26, 2023
$1,000 Minimum Initial Deposit Required
Final Balance Due July 15, 2023
If for any reason you need to cancel up to one month before the Final Balance Due date of 7-15-23, you may transfer your Initial Deposit paid (minus a $350 Cancellation Fee) to our next scheduled retreat at Pura Vida Retreat & Spa which usually runs the same time the following year.
OR, if you cancel anytime up to two months prior to the retreat start date, you may also request a refund for your Initial Deposit paid minus a $350 Cancellation Fee.
If you need to cancel anytime within two months of the scheduled retreat start date, you can transfer your Initial Deposit and balance paid to our next scheduled retreat at Pura Vida Spa minus a $350 Cancellation Fee.
In the event of an unforeseen state of emergency and Pura Vida Retreat and Spa is not able to operate and/or our retreat is cancelled for some unforeseen reason, 100% of our deposits will transfer to our next scheduled retreat at Pura Vida Retreat and Spa which is usually close to the same time the following year.
Retreat in 2023 Open to Everyone
Singles ~ Couples ~ Friends
~ Family
August 19-26, 2023
at Pura Vida Retreat & Spa in Costa Rica
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Annette Franks Body, Mind & Spirit Retreat Video
Pura Vida, meaning Pure Life, is located on a Private Estate
atop a Mountain in Costa Rica’s Alajuela Province
just 20" from the San Jose Airport (SJO)
Pura Vida is considered “Heaven at the Top of the World”
Tropical Splendor * Delicious Healthy Cuisine * Astonishing Nature
An Enlightening, Empowering and Energizing Week
Proactive Participation in Our Own Mind-Body Health and Wellness.
The week is full of daily integrative Mind-Body-Health Practices
including
Morning Yoga and Meditation, Medical Qigong and Vitality Enhancement Methods, Integrative Mindful Functional Movements and Inspired Dance.
Everyone is Welcome and No Prior Experience is Necessary.
Just bring comfortable clothes for ease of motion.
The Retreat combines Evidence Based Energy and Health Enhancement Mind-Body Practices that are designed for Enhancing our Health and Holistic Self-Care.
For more information visit www.AnnetteFranks.com.
Rates include Room, Three Meals per Day and Entire Retreat Conference
and Pura Vida Retreat & Spa Shuttle to and from Airport
.
$2000 per Person Tentalow Double Occupancy - $2200 Single Rate
$2200 per Person A-Frame Deluxe Room Double Occupancy - $2700 Single Rate
$2200 per Person Vista Deluxe Room Double Occupancy - $2700 Single Rate
$2300 per Person Kiva Upper Super Deluxe Double Occupancy - $2800 Single Rate
$2300 per Person Tri Level Super Deluxe Double Occupancy - $2800 Single Rate
For more information on Pura Vida Retreat & Spa in Costa Rica
and to view the Resort and Room Accommodations visit www.PuraVidaSpa.com.
To Register Call Annette Franks Directly at 614-785-1066
For More Specific Details and Program Schedule See Below:
It's an Easy Trip especially if you are traveling alone....Pura Vida Retreat & Spa is just 20" from the San Jose Airport and Pura Vida Retreat & Spa Staff will be at the Airport when you arrive to Pick you Up and Take you directly to the Spa.
Pura Vida Retreat & Spa is located 20 Minutes from the SJO Airport in Costa Rica
and 45 Minutes from Downtown San Jose
Airport Shuttles are pre-paid with your retreat package and
are available by Pura Vida Retreat & Spa To & From Airport.
Click on the link below to make your Shuttle Reservation.
For more information on Pura Vida Retreat & Spa in Costa Rica
and to view the Spa and Room Accommodations visit www.PuraVidaSpa.com
To Register:
Call Annette Franks at 614-785-1066
$1,000 DEPOSIT REQUIRED to Hold Your Space
Balance Due by 7-15-2023
Payable by Check or Credit Card
or Zelle
About the Retreat Leaders:
Annette Franks, M.Ed., is a Corporate Wellness Coach and Holistic Health Advisor. She has over 35 years counseling and consulting experience working with individuals, couples, families and companies. Annette has an Extensive Background in the Field of Energy Medicine and Mind-Body Health Practices including evidence-based Medical Qigong. Annette is a Certified Tai Chi Teacher and Certified Qigong Teacher from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi (IIQTC) and an IIQTC Tai Chi Easy Senior Trainer.
She is also Certified as an Integral Energetics Practitioner from the IIQTC in Santa Barbara, California.
Annette has Consulting Practices in Columbus, Ohio and Punta Gorda, Florida
and also teaches Integrative Mind-Body-Health Classes at Mount Carmel Health Systems in Columbus, Ohio and Florida Gulf State University (FGCU) in Florida.
As a Motivational Speaker, Annette conducts Relationship Workshops, Empowerment Seminars, Motivational Speaking Engagements and Corporate and Counselor Training Programs throughout the United States and Canada. Annette has been the featured guest on numerous TV talk shows and is a Keynote Speaker among Corporate America, including Fortune 500 Companies.
Lori Candon, RYT is a Yoga Teacher and also a Tai Chi Easy Senior Trainer from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi (IIQTC). She is a Health and Wellness Advocate and is passionate about being a teacher and creating community.
Her mission is to help individuals and communities to know and experience safety, vulnerability, ease, flow and connection-presence that she referes to as "Inner-Nature".
Lori is a passionate and powerful teacher empowering others to embody and ground their experiences enabling them to live fully from a place of inner strength and embodied awareness.
She currently lives in Columbus, Ohio and also has a home in Costa Rica.
Lori Candon - IIQTC Integral Qigong Ten Phases Demo Video
Tentative Schedule for 2023
Pura Vida Retreat & Spa will give Annette the exact Schedule times
and Classroom Locations the week before the Retreat starts.
The Schedule will be posted on Saturday August 19, 2023 for our Group
at the Main Office where you Check In and at the Wellness Center.
If you decide to come in a day or two early, please make sure you have arranged with Individual Reservations at Pura Vida Retreat & Spa directly for the extra night's room.....do register for the extra night early because sometimes they are full the Friday night before the Retreat starts. Sometimes we can get the same room as the room we have the retreat week and sometimes they need to put us in another room the night before our retreat starts if we choose to come in early.
Most people do love to come in early and relax a day ahead at
Pura Vida Retreat & Spa ......it's an amazing place to just 'Be' and unwind.
Saturday August 19, 2023
Arrival & Check - In during Afternoon Relax into Pura Vida Retreat & Spa
We'll have a Gathering Together on the Dining Room Balcony at 6:00 pm
before Dinner where you'll have a chance to meet others and receive your
Retreat Week Schedule with the class locations.
Opening Dinner Together at Pura Vida 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Sunday
6:30 am – 7:30 am Morning Gental Yoga and Meditation
No prior experience is necessary. Wear comfortable clothes for ease of motion.
Class every morning are designed for grounding and optimal health.
9 am Pura Vida Retreat & Spa Orientation
10:15 am – 12:15 pm
Radiant Health Class with Annette
Exploring the Health and Lifestyle Principles of Functional Medicine
No prior experience is necessary. Wear comfortable clothes for ease of motion.
Class every morning are designed for grounding and optimal health.
Afternoon & Evening Free Time
4:45 - 6:00 pm
Inspired Dance
Spa Treatments and Yoga Classes are available every afternoon
at Pura Vida Spa.
Enjoy the Amazing Heated Salt Water Pool.
Monday
6:30 am – 7:30 am Morning Gentle Yoga and Meditation
Morning Free-Time at the Spa
for Leisure Time or for Spa Treatments*
or
8:45 AM
- 2:00 PM
Join Us for the Group Excursion* to the Waterfall Gardens
(Spa Treatments & Excursions* are Optional and Cost Extra)
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Radiant Health Class -Functional Movements - Qigong
4:45 pm - 6 pm Inspired Dance
Tuesday
6:30 am – 7:30 am Morning Gental Yoga and Meditation
Morning Free-Time
or
8:45 AM - 2:00 PM Optional Tours
Canopy Tour Excursion (Zip Lining) (Cost is Extra)
or
Tour Excursion to the Doka Coffee Plantation (Cost Extra)
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Radiant Health Class -Functional Movements - Qigong
4:45 pm - 6 pm Inspired Dance
Wednesday
Free Time all Day for Full or Half Day Excursions
or Spa Treatments or Leisure Time.
Thursday
6:30 am – 7:30 am Morning Gentle Yoga and Meditation
9:00 am - 11:00 am Radiant Health Class - Functional Movements - Qigong
Afternoon Free – Time
4:45 pm - 6 pm Inspired Dance
8:00 pm Salsa Lessons with Pura Vida Spa
Friday
6:30 am – 7:30 am Morning Gentle Yoga and Meditation
9:00 am - 10:30 am Radiant Health Class - Functional Movements - Qigong
10:45 am - 12 pm Inspired Dance
Afternoon Free Time
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Closing Ceremony Together & Group Pictures
6:30 pm Closing Dinner Together
8:00 PM Fire Circle
Saturday August 26, 2023
Check Out by 11:00 am
Breakfast 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Lunch 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Dinner 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Our Retreat Group has Medical Qigong Classes.
If You like, Visit www.AnnetteFranks.com for Medical Research
on Medical Qigong and Tai Chi Practices
(Click on Free Wellness Materials
and then Click on the Medical Qigong and Tai Chi Button)
Annette is a Certified Qigong and Tai Chi Teacher from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi (IIQTC) and Lori is a Certified Tai Chi Easy Practice Leader.
Qigong and Tai Chi are Mind-Body Practices Enhancing Our Health and Vitality and Empowering Proactive Participation in Our Own Healthcare.
Qigong is like "Meditation in Motion".
The classes will focus on Vitality Enhancement Methods and Integral Qigong and Tai Chi Practices and are designed to relieve stress, improve physical balance and heart health, increase immune function and improve mental focus and clarity.
No prior Qigong or Tai Chi experience is necessary for the Retreat Week.
Comfortable Clothes for ease of movement is important in Qigong Classes.
Annette draws from years of training
and experience in Mind-Body-Health and Psychology
and Mind-Body Energy Medicine Practices.
She is Passionate about Integrating
Mind-Body-Spirit Health and Wellness Practices and
Empowering each of Us to be more Proactive
in Our Own Healthcare and Wellness.
*Excursions and Spa Treatments are Optional and Cost Extra (Excursions and Spa Treatments are Not Included in the Price of the Empowerment Conference - Contact Pura Vida Retreat & Spa for a list of the Spa Treatments and Excursions).
Make Your Reservation Early.
Space is Limited.
Some Airlines to SJO (San Jose) are
Southwest Airlines
American Airlines
United
Delta
TRAVEL DETAILS
SHUTTLE RESERVATION LINK
To make your shuttle reservation please follow the link below:
https://puravidaspa.com/shuttle-form/
When scheduling your shuttle let them know you are part of Annette Franks Radiant Health Retreat because your Shuttle transfers have been pre-paid with our Retreat Week.
Check out www.PuraVidaSpa.com for more information on what to bring and travel details. It is an easy trip....Just book your flight into San Jose and let Annette know your flight details and Pura Vida will be waiting for you with a Pura Vida Sign and your name on it after you go through customs and get and clear your luggage.
They take you directly to Pura Vida Spa...a 20 Minute trip from the airport....if you arrive early, most people get there in time for lunch at the spa and/or dinner.
You don't need a car...the spa has great excursions you can sign up for and do directly from the Spa.....see there Website for the list. It is a fun, easy way to experience pieces of Costa Rica....they do the work and planning.......we enjoy the experiences. The front desk will also help you reserve a car and driver if you want to go touring on your own during your afternoon free-times.
Unless you're choosing to stay longer or come in a day early,
Plan to Fly into San Jose (SJO) Airport Code on Saturday August 19, 2023
by lunch or early afternoon if possible
and then Fly out of San Jose on Saturday Afternoon August 26, 2023.
The Radiant Health Retreat Program starts with a gathering before Dinner on Saturday Evening at 6:00 pm on the Dining Room Balacony.
The Retreat ends on Friday Evening after Dinner.
Most Participants actually fly into San Jose in time for lunch on Saturday and fly out of San Jose on Saturday Afternoon on the Departure Day.
Many people find it more relaxing to get to Pura Vida Retreat and Spa in the early afternoon to relax and then stay for breakfast together without rushing in the morning to get an early flight out of San Jose. Pura Vida Spa Staff are wonderful about picking us up on time and getting us to the airport
at least 2 to 2 1/2/ hours before our scheduled flight out.
Please note you will need a Passport to fly in and out of San Jose, Costa Rica.
Please make your Shuttle arrangements ahead of time through the Pura Vida Retreat and Spa Shuttle Link to have Pura Vida Retreat & Spa pick you up and return you to the Airport in San Jose.
FOR EXTRA NIGHTS
Call Pura Vida Retreat & Spa directly
at 1-888-767-7375
and ask for Individual Reservations if you plan to come in
a day or two early or stay a few days later.
You pay and Register with Annette for the Retreat Week, however,
you book extra days through Pura Vida Retreat & Spa.
All retreat participants get a 10% discount on your extra nights stay.
If you have any specific questions about the Retreat Week Program
you can call Annette Franks directly at 614-785-1066.
ALL RESERVATIONS and PAYMENTS for the Retreat Week
are made directly through Annette Franks.
PERSONAL TRAVEL NEEDS
If you do plan to join us, here's a suggested list of
Personal Needs for Costa Rica Retreat Week:
Umbrella
Flashlight
Suntan Lotion & Sun Block
Warm Pajamas - Cool Nights atop a Mountain
Comfortable Casual Clothes all Week
Jeans and Long Pants for the Cool Nights
Sweatshirts & Light Jackets for the Cool Nights (in the Mountains)
Short Sleeve Shirts for the Day…Tees and Tank Tops
Shorts and Capri Pants for the Daytime
Comfortable Casual Clothes and Comfortable Walking Shoes
Sunglasses
Yoga/Workout Clothes or Comfortable clothes for Movement Exercises.
Your Special Shampoo & Crème Rinse & Soap if you prefer your own brand
(Pura Vida does provide Shampoo and Soap)
Sandals with Straps
Tennis Shoes for Hiking
Rain Jacket & Poncho
Bathing Suits
Costa Rica Map &Travel Guide
Blow Dryer
Face and Body Lotion
Bug Spray
Journal and Pen
Also visit Pura Vida Retreat & Spa's website for their suggestions
of what to bring and what they provide and their excursions.
SHUTTLE RESERVATION LINK
To make your shuttle reservation please follow the link below:
https://puravidaspa.com/shuttle-form/
When scheduling your shuttle let them know you are part of our Tai Chi and Qigong Immersion Retreat because your Shuttle transfers have been pre-paid with our Retreat Week.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION below needed for
Pura Vida Retreat & Spa Shuttle
to/from airport.
The cost of the Shuttle is already included in your retreat week, however, each person is responsible to make their Shuttle Arrangements themselves through the link above
at least two weeks in Advance. Please call or email Annette Franks if you have any questions or need the link emailed to you.
614-785-1066 or Email AnnetteFranks@live.com
Pura Vida Retreat & Spa Transportation Instructions
Pura Vida Shuttle Information To & From Pura Vida Spa & SJO Airport
Entry/Departure Requirements: The Government of Costa Rica requires that all foreign visitors must present a valid passport for entrance into the country. Passport must be valid for at least 30 days past your date of arrival. There is a $29 non-residency departure tax due when departing Costa Rica. The tax must be paid before you check-in with your airline. This can often be paid upon arrival to Costa Rica, but keep your receipt for departure. Since 2015 most airlines have been paying the departure tax with your airline ticket purchase, however, do check with your airline.
The servicing airport for Pura Vida Retreat & Spa is San Jose International “Juan Santa Maria” (SJO). The resort is about 20 minutes from the airport.
After passing through immigration and customs, you meet the driver outside the exit door. He will have a sign which reads, “Villas Pura Vida + your last name”.
If delayed, please call Reception in Costa Rica: 011-506-2- 483-0033.
If you are in already in the country of Costa Rica, then take off the 011 and 506 to dial the local number. The local number from the US is 678-388-9564.
Notify the reservations office if you plan to make your own way to Pura Vida Retreat & Spa. Should you need to schedule transfer for a day different from your arrival, the shuttle will only pick-up at SJO Airport and only at pre-arranged times. There are no refunds if you choose to use another form of transportation to and from the airport.
DO JOIN US IN COSTA RICA!
Annette Franks, M.Ed., LPC, HHA, CWC
Corporate Wellness Coach
Motivational Speaker ~ Professional Counsleor
Holistic Health Advisor
136 Northwoods Blvd.
Columbus, Ohio 43235
(614)-785-1066
www.AnnetteFranks.com
AnnetteFranks@live.com
A Week Long Life Enrichment Retreat in Costa Rica
