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Held by the Waters Retreat
Nourish your soul. Flow with the sacred. Reconnect with your emotional body.
Women's Retreat Hosted by Rebecca Walker and Carla Jans
~ February 13-18, 2026 ~
Near San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua
Reclaim Your Flow. Reignite Your Soul.
Journey into the source of life with Carla Jans and Rebecca Walker
Water has the answers! Something powerful awakens when we slow down and return to the sacred waters within. Surrounded by the rhythms of the ocean and the lush embrace of nature, this retreat is an invitation to soften, feel, and reconnect. When we bring our awareness into the body, to our womb, our waters, our soul, we begin to remember who we truly are beneath the noise.
Held by the Waters Retreat is designed to support you in releasing what no longer serves, so you can reclaim your flow, reignite your soul, and rise with deeper clarity, connection, and purpose.
Carla and Rebecca’s intention is to guide you deeply into your body and remembrance so that when you return home, you feel renewed from the inside out, aligned with your essence, and ready to live from your deepest truth. Feeling deeply into the mother current and flow, you are invited to surrender, to feel, to rise.
Held on the Pacific Coast of Nicaragua near San Juan del Sur, this intimate experience takes place in a boutique ocean-view retreat house, where the ocean speaks and the land holds you. Let the water guide you back to yourself.
What to Expect:
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Morning yoga/meditation for alignment for your day with views of the ocean
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Land and Water Ceremonies
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Year in Review Workshop
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Cacao Ceremony
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Ecstatic Dance
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Waterfalling Chasing
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Womb Reclamation Ceremony
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Heart-opening connection with others
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Time for integration, reflection and clarity (and shopping)
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Cozy accommodations on the ocean to hold you through transformation
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Magic and synchronicities
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Some unexpected surprises along the way!
We have two room types of your choice -
See below for what's included in your retreat experience.
Serenity Suites
A spacious private room with a king or queen bed and its own bathroom — perfect for solo reflection or sharing with a soul sister. 1 spot remaining!
Investment: $3000 Solo $2700 Shared
The Collective Cove
A warm and welcoming shared bunk room for up to four women, with a shared bathroom — perfect for solo travellers ready to connect in sisterhood and shared retreat magic. 1 Room Available with 4 beds. 2 spots remaining!
Investment: $2400
Deposits paid by credit card with a 4% charge or through e-transfer to carlafayjans@gmail.com (and save the 4% processing fee). Bring a friend and you will get $100 off your spot.
Are you ready to return to your inner waters and rise from within?
Join Carla and Rebecca in Nicaragua for a soul-nourishing retreat that awakens the sacred flow of your body, emotions, and spirit.
Through embodied practices, sacred ceremony, and the power of sisterhood, you’ll soften, release, and remember who you truly are.
This retreat invites you to slow down, feel deeply, and reconnect with the rhythm of your heart and the wisdom of the waters.
With yoga, ecstatic dance, cacao, water rituals, meditation, and time in nature, you’ll be guided back home — to clarity, flow, and a deeper sense of self.
Your Hosts
Just over two years ago, Carla and Rebecca met for the very first time on a retreat. By a twist of fate (or perhaps divine orchestration), they were paired together in the same room… and even had to share a bed.
What began as a week of shared space quickly blossomed into a deep, soul-level friendship. The kind that feels like you’ve known each other for lifetimes. In the sacred container of that retreat, they experienced the true magic of sisterhood: the kind that holds you, sees you, and invites you into your fullest self.
Retreats had always been places of transformation for them where stillness could be found, where the heart could open, and where the waters could whisper their wisdom. The waters had called them home before, and when they dreamed of creating a retreat together, they knew it could only be held by the water’s edge.
Because that’s where they had found their peace.
That’s where they had found themselves.
And that’s where they hope you will too.
If you would like a payment plan, you can secure your spot with a NON REFUNDABLE $650 CAN deposit. Deposits can be made by e-transferred to carlafayjans@gmail.com or paid by credit card with a 4% charge.
Payment 2: $650 CAN due on September 1, 2025.
Payment 3: $650 CAN due October 1, 2025
The remaining payment is required by December 1, 2025.
You can email for a payment plan that is flexible for you. Bring a friend and get $100 off your spot.
What's Included:
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6 days & 5 nights accommodation and FULL experience (extra night accommodations on February 12 evening if you would like to arrive early.)
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All breakfasts included, 2 Lunches & 3 Dinners
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Water Ceremonies & Cacao Ceremony
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Womb Reclamation Ceremony
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Year in Review Workshop and Journal
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Daily yoga, meditation and transformative workshops
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Beach days and on-site pool
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Waterfall hike and exploring
What's NOT Included:
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Airfare to and from Managua or Liberia airport
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Transportation to and from the retreat space (assistance can be provided to book)
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Travel and Medical Insurance (required)
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Spending money (2 lunches, 2 dinners, and gifts)
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Accommodations before or after the retreat (if you choose)
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Private photographer session with Rebecca
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One-on-one Inner Waters session with Carla
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Getting There
Fly into Managua International Airport — approximately 2.5 hours from the retreat space.
Alternatively, you can fly into Liberia Airport in Costa Rica, which is about 2.5 hours from the retreat space and requires a border crossing.
We’re happy to help coordinate shared transportation with other attendees based on your arrival airport.
How many meals are not included?
There will be 4 meals not included — 2 lunches and 2 dinners — when we’ll explore local restaurants and shops.
Expect to spend around $7–$15 CAD per meal, depending on your preferences.
What currency should I bring?
USD is widely accepted in Nicaragua and can easily be exchanged for Cordobas (the local currency).
Some local shops accept USD, but Cordobas are recommended. We’ll stop at an ATM on our shopping day for those who wish to withdraw local currency.
Please note:
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Bring small USD bills in good condition (no rips or tears)
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Canadian bills are not accepted or exchangeable
What if I have food allergies?
Please reach out to us directly if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions. We’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.
What does a typical meal look like?
Breakfast will be continental-style and may include:
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Yogurt, granola, eggs, and fresh fruit
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Juice, coffee, tea
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Gallo pinto (rice and beans), fried plantains, fresh cheese, and tortillas
Lunches and dinners will feature traditional Nicaraguan dishes served family-style.
Can I book a private session with Rebecca or Carla?
Yes! You’ll have the option to add on a 30-minute private session at checkout.
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Rebecca offers Reflections of You photography sessions by the ocean — a beautiful way to capture your radiant essence. To add a session head here.
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Carla offers Inner Waters Sessions to help you gain clarity on your soul’s path and reconnect with your inner waters and sacred truth. To add a session head here.
"If you are looking for personal growth in your life and ways to figure out who you really are and how you can be true to yourself, look no further. This retreat has all of that and way more. I highly recommend Carla and her friends to help lead and guide you into yourself."
Lynn L.
Cancellation Policy
Deposit is non-refundable.
Cancellations before 90 days will be refunded minus the deposit.
Cancellations 30-60 days will be refunded 50% minus the deposit.
Cancellations within 30 days of our travel date will not receive a refund but you can sell your spot to someone else.