The Experience
Escape the cycle of reactive living and step into a week intentionally designed to restore clarity, purpose, and direction. Set along the pristine waters of Costa Rica's Golfo Dulce, this immersive experience blends leadership development, holistic wellness, and unforgettable adventure in one of the world's most biologically diverse destinations.
Watch dolphins glide alongside your boat at sunrise, explore the rainforest, fish the rich Pacific waters, snorkel vibrant reefs, and reconnect with nature in a way that few places on Earth can offer. These experiences aren't simply excursions—they're woven into the retreat itself, creating space for reflection, meaningful conversation, and the perspective that only comes from stepping away from everyday life.
Through immersive workshops, guided introspection, movement, nourishing local cuisine, and moments of stillness, you'll return home with renewed energy, greater clarity, and a practical roadmap for your next chapter. Whether you're leading a business, a family, or simply searching for what's next, this retreat is designed to help you reconnect with what matters most and move forward with confidence and intention.Come home renewed, refocused, and ready for what comes next.
Find Your Purpose. Define Your Legacy.
The Costa Rican Sanctuary
Located on the wild Southern Pacific coastline, Amaka Ocean Living Lodge offers a sacred space to detach from digital noise and return to your center. Surrounded by ancient rainforests and the emerald waters of Golfito Bay, this sanctuary provides a synthesis of quietude, expansion, and discovery.Your journey includes the finest natural offerings—from mindful paddling through mangroves to jungle treks and deep ocean voyages. Savor gourmet, earth-to-table cuisine and find restoration through therapeutic spa rituals. Every moment is meticulously curated to heal your body, still your thoughts, and harmonize with your highest self.With only ten premium rooms overlooking the marina or jungle-clad peaks, the environment remains deeply personal. It is a vessel for authentic dialogue, internal shifts, and profound belonging. This isn’t just a destination; it is the sacred stage for your transformation, vitality, and true homecoming.
FEBRUARY 8 - 13, 2027
LOCATION: Gulfo Dulce, COSTA RICA
Secure Your Spot
Connect with a circle of intention-driven leaders. Register for our January session to engage in sacred exploration and bespoke workshops crafted for elite pioneers seeking deeper meaning and spiritual clarity in the jungle.
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Kathleen Petrone
Founder & President, Academy For Successful Speakers
James Evanow is a dynamic and charismatic speaker who has a passion for helping people discover their true purpose in life. He can help you find fulfillment by developing awareness of your inner self, discovering goals and dreams which will truly make you happy, and teaching you tools for empowerment and achieving success.
Jeff Garner
Executive Director, King's Community Action Organization
I want to thank James for being here today, we are all going to walk away from his speech today, feeling better about ourselves, feeling better about our mission as an agency, as well as our personal mission, so we feel blessed to have James in our presence and we look forward to working with James in the future.
Dr. Jonathan Pascarella
Dentist, Entrepeneur, Investor
Working with Maggie has been an absolute life changer for me! She has taught me so much about nutrition and health, but on top of that, she is truly one of the most caring people I have ever met. She took the time to listen to my struggles and was able to cater solutions to many of my needs. Thank you Maggie.