10/09/2025
Some places don’t just change your view—they change your rhythm. The Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica is one of those rare places. Here, the rainforest meets the sea—where ecosystems merge into one vast living expression of Earth itself.
Our new home in Costa Rica is near the Osa, and I’ll admit: it’s one of my favorite places on the planet. Living there full-time would be nearly impossible—its remoteness and wildness make daily life a challenge. Yet it’s exactly those qualities that make the Osa unforgettable. To arrive is to be transformed.
One of the only ways in is by riverboat, winding down the Sierpe River. On my first trip there—back in 1993—I traveled with my sisters in a dugout canoe carved from a massive Ceiba tree. The boat was long and narrow, with a small motor fixed to the back. Along the way, we picked up live chickens and even a small pig! We were all tucked in together, laughing and swaying as the canoe carried us closer to the Pacific.
I’ll never forget the moment the river gave way to the open sea. Our driver timed the entrance into the Pacific with the incoming waves, guiding us smoothly into the ocean. I told myself over and over, biting my nails: They do this every day. Trust the journey. Soon, we pulled alongside a dock, where men helped tie up the canoe and unloaded the chickens and the pig—supplies for the lodge’s chef we discovered! In that moment, I half expected Mr. Roarke and Tattoo from Fantasy Island to appear and announce, “Welcome!” Our adventure had just begun.
That trip changed me. At the time, I was an NICU nurse working endless hours, holding out for a few weeks of vacation each year. But the Osa called me back to myself. It reminded me what it meant to belong to this Earth—not just to live on it, but to be an Earthling. In many ways, it was the catalyst that eventually led me to leave the United States and root my life in Costa Rica.
Now, I’m inviting you to join me in this unforgettable place.
✨ January 23–29, 2026 | Osa Peninsula ✨
Together with wildlife photographer Sandy Sharkey Photography, we’ll:
🛶 Glide through the mangroves on a guided boat tour of the Sierpe River
🏝 Settle into La Paloma Lodge, where rainforest and ocean meet
🦜 Explore with guided birding, a night jungle walk, Corcovado National Park, and snorkeling at Caño Island
💫 Sink into unhurried rhythms—floating, wandering, and simply being
This retreat is intentionally intimate—just 8 participants—so there’s space to truly listen inward and let nature remind you how precious and luminous life can be.
👉 Learn more + reserve your spot here: https://eponicity.com/finding-peace-in-paradise
P.S. Newsletter subscribers receive a special discount. 🌿✨
