Field Notes — Slow Living, Vol. I

A return to the feminine rhythm through slow living.

For the woman ready to step out of survival, and into presence.

THE ESSENCE

A homecoming to your feminine wisdom.

Odara means peace and beauty in Portuguese, a name that embodies the gentle strength, softness, and wisdom of the feminine. It is the essence that guides every one of our retreats.

Through the art of slow living, we return to nature's rhythm. Nestled on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, where lush jungle meets the endless ocean, we create space to slow down, soften, and remember what it feels like to truly be present.

For seven days, ten women gather in community to step out of survival mode and into the quieter intelligence of the body. Through breath, movement, rest, and meaningful connection, we reconnect with our natural cycles, our intuition, and the wisdom we carry within.

— Bianca & Sofia

The experience

A womb awakening journey

Woman resting on the shoreline with a conch shell

Sacred ceremony

Womb Activation, Sound Healing & Microdosing

Guided womb activation journeys held in sacred ceremonial space and supported by sound healing. A deep immersion into the body where stored emotions release and creative life force awakens. Optional, intentional microdosing with Psilocybin opens expanded states of awareness and inner insight.

Discover more about Conscious Microdosing & Soundhealing Journey →

Women holding a water ceremony at sunset by the ocean

Rooted remembrance

Ancestral & Lineage Healing

We carry stories that are not only ours. Through guided workshops on ancestrality and lineage healing, you will explore the patterns, beliefs, and imprints that live within you and gently begin to transform them. This is a space to honor where you come from, while choosing what you wish to carry forward.

Woman floating in turquoise water under soft rain

Cyclic wisdom

Feminine Cycle Awareness & Intuition

An initiation into cyclic living, learning to align your life with the phases of your menstrual cycle. We explore hormonal rhythms, emotional intelligence, and the bridge between your womb and your inner voice — a powerful return to feminine wisdom.

Woman riding a white horse along a palm-lined beach

Earth as guide

Nature Immersion & Slow Exploration

Long walks along the beach, golden sunsets, and the ocean regulating your entire being. Horseback riding through jungle and shore, reiki therapy with horses for deep grounding, and slow afternoons of tide-pool spa rituals under the sun. Nature becomes your co-facilitator.

Discover more about Soul to Soul: An Equine Connection Experience →

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Embodied safety

Nervous System Regulation & Somatic Healing

Blending neuroscience and ancient wisdom, you will learn practical tools to regulate your nervous system and shift out of chronic stress patterns. Through somatic practices, you will begin to feel safer in your body, more present in your life, and more connected to your emotions.

Woman painting on a canvas by the sea — Image — @pinterest

Creative expression

Art Therapy

Through ceramics and painting workshops, you will reconnect with your creative essence, a portal to intuition, pleasure, and emotional expression. No performance. No pressure. Just creation for the joy of being alive.

Woman in a yoga pose on golden dunes at sunrise

Slow mornings

Daily Rituals & Embodied Living

Each day begins slowly and intentionally. Gentle yoga and lymphatic activation awaken the body with softness, supporting detoxification and hormonal balance. Guided meditation and breathwork anchor you into presence and inner safety.

Abundance of fresh tropical fruits and spices — Image — @pinterest

Tierra y mar

Nourishment as Medicine

You will be deeply nourished with organic, locally sourced meals, prepared with love and intention. Food becomes more than sustenance, it becomes a ritual of connection, grounding you back into your body and the intelligence of nature.

THE HOSTS

Held by two.

Friends, collaborators, and lifelong students of the slow. Bianca and Sofia hold the container together.

Bianca Ciabattari

INTEGRATIVE GYNECOLOGY · PLANT MEDICINE FACILITATOR

My path has always been guided by a deep curiosity about the connection between the body, the mind, and the innate wisdom within every woman. As a medical doctor, yoga teacher, certified psychedelic practitioner, and women's health guide, I blend modern science with ancient healing traditions such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. I believe healing begins when we slow down enough to truly listen to our bodies. My intention is to create spaces where women feel safe, deeply seen, and supported in reconnecting with their inner wisdom, embracing their cyclical nature, and finding a path to wellbeing that feels authentic to them.

Sofia Mazzolini

HOST & CURATOR

Rooted in spirituality and shaped by my own healing journey with endometriosis, I know intimately what it means to search for guidance that feels truly aligned, compassionate and whole. Five years in the wellness world, from meditation and sound healing facilitator to experienced curator, only deepened that knowing. Odara is the space I once needed, where women can slow down, feel seen, return to their bodies, and remember they were never meant to heal alone.

THE SANCTUARY