New Approach: The Retreat
August 2026 | Ojochal, Costa Rica
Seven days in Costa Rica to restore what ambition has taken, navigate perimenopause with joy and confidence, and rebuild what sustainable success requires
New Approach Retreats: Costa Rica
Our Costa Rica Retreat this August includes 7 days on the coast perched high above a tropical canopy where you’ll receive whole body somatic nutritional counseling with a Registered Dietitian and epidemiologist specializing in holistic methods to confidently embrace perimenopause and renew your inner spark.
New Approach’s meditation sessions are designed to rediscover your joy and embrace this transition to the next chapter, customized menus for your body designed by private chefs made with local ingredients chosen and prepared specifically for optimized hormone-balancing and anti-inflammatory properties, guided nervous system restoration, an anti-inflammatory toolkit, personalized healing sessions, and more.
Take this moment to discover your expansive power, release from all that’s been constricting you, and embrace your next exciting chapter. You’re not alone in this. You have a team.
For our exclusive retreat, the team will work with you to build wellness resources for:
Restoration from burnout.
Navigating perimenopause with confident ease.
Tools to reduce inflammation so you can feel revitalized and inspired.
Custom-tailored programs that listen to your body’s harmony.
Recovering from burnout is no small feat. You didn’t get here alone, and you weren’t meant to heal alone. Fortunately you have a team.
All-inclusive restorative retreat in Costa Rica includes:
Flights | Villa | Private Chef | Guided Somatic Meditation | Holistic Care | Team of Clinicians
Investment: $13,500
Early Bird Discount: $13,500 $12,000 (before February 15)
Core Experience
7 Days / 6 Nights in Luxury Villa
Sanctuary with a private patio overlooking the Costa Rican rainforest.
Outdoor pool. High speed WiFi. Air-conditioning — because we love the sun, but not hot flashes.
Everything you need to be comfortable.
All-Inclusive Meals by Private Chef
Hormone-balancing, anti-inflammatory cuisine prepared by local & world-class chefs.
Hands-on cooking class. Customized culinary toolkit tailored for your needs.
Every meal designed to support your body's wisdom — not override it.
Daily Holistic Sessions
90-minute group sessions with Emahlea, plus private 1:1. Holistic evidence-based program.
Nervous system restoration. Somatic practices and a toolkit for life. Sleep protocols.
A step-by-step clinician-designed guide to reigniting your spark and restoration to embrace the next chapter.
What Women Are Saying
“I cannot recommend Emahlea enough! She has been an incredible support in my journey, helping me discover things about myself that I never realized. She is not only extremely knowledgeable but also thoughtful, kind, genuine, and truly extraordinarily brilliant.”
Emahlea Wilcher Google Review
“I’m so THANKFUL for Emahlea’s assistance with one of the most challenging periods in my life. She had great suggestions, always helpful and authentic. I appreciate everything she did for me.”
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The Retreat
(Only 5 spaces are still available.)