
Mindfulness With Monti
Mindfulness Based Counseling and Education
(512) 436-3722
Retreats
Sometimes the most radical thing you can do is rest.
I created Rest and Renewal Retreats for people who are ready to slow down, come home to themselves, and experience healing in a whole new way. The retreats blend trauma-informed therapeutic practices, mindfulness, and the restorative power of being somewhere truly beautiful. I will list the retreats here or you can link to my site here.
RETREAT: RESTORATION AND RENEWAL — THE HOME WITHIN
Blue Zone Montezuma, Costa Rica
February 22–28, 2027
About the Retreat
This is a trauma-informed, experiential retreat designed to deepen your connection to Self and Intuition. Set in the stunning Blue Zone of Montezuma, Costa Rica, you'll have six days of daily yoga, one day of psychedelic breathwork, and plenty of unstructured time for rest, processing, and making meaningful new connections.
This retreat is for you if...
— You're in trauma recovery and ready to go deeper
— You're craving a stronger sense of connection to yourself
— You want to rest, restore, and return home feeling different
Where We're Staying
Aves Hotel and Retreat Center is a 12-unit luxury eco-boutique hotel nestled in the hills above the Montezuma town center — one of Costa Rica's designated Blue Zones, known for longevity, community, and natural beauty.
Guests will enjoy:
• Daily gatherings and yoga in one of the largest ocean-view shalas in Costa Rica, surrounded by monkeys and tropical birds
• Access to two pools and spa treatments
• Concierge assistance for outings of your choice
• Walking distance to the famous Montezuma waterfalls and a zip line course
Your Hosts
Monti Pal, LPC — Based in Austin, Texas, Monti is a NARM (NeuroAffective Relational Model) Master Practitioner and trained in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy through the CIIS Center for Psychedelic Therapies and Research (CPTR) and MAPS. She brings a mindfulness-based, body-aware approach to trauma healing. www.mindfulnesswithmonti.com
Lisa Wheeler, LPC — Licensed in Texas and based in Costa Rica, Lisa specializes in abuse recovery and grief. She brings deep roots in the land and community where this retreat will take place. www.lisawheelertherapy.com
Ready to join us?
Spots are limited. If you feel called to this experience, we'd love to hear from you.
[Register here] [Have questions? Get in touch]


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