Nurtured in Nature: A Yoga Retreat in Costa Rica

Join Kerry Walker and Carrie Mailloux on the Osa Penninsula

February 7-13, 2027

Registration is open and spots are going fast! 2 singles, 1 double and 1 tripple left

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Join us for our third annual retreat to Costa Rica’s breathtaking Osa Peninsula. This experience goes beyond relaxation and rejuvenation, offering a meaningful journey of connection to nature, to yourself, to your desires, and to the energy that moves through your life.

Step away from daily routines and distractions so you can reconnect with who you are at your core and explore what you want for the next chapter of your life. Surrounded by the tranquility, abundant wildlife, and magic of this tropical paradise, you’ll return home with a renewed sense of vitality, clarity, and purpose.

For those living in Vermont or other northern climates, this retreat offers the perfect opportunity to step away from the cold, dark days of winter and immerse yourself in the warm, nurturing embrace of the Costa Rican tropics. During your stay, you’ll be invited to disconnect from everyday life and reconnect with yourself and with the supportive community created during the retreat.

Release stagnant winter energy and feel your whole being come alive as you bask in the sunshine, breathe fresh ocean air, and enjoy vibrant, chef-prepared meals. Through nurturing practices such as yoga, meditation, breathwork, and journaling, you’ll have space to cultivate greater ease in your body and mind.

Afternoons are intentionally left open for you to unwind however you choose – take a leisurely walk on the beach, search for wildlife in the jungle, nap in a hammock, paddle through the mangroves on a kayak tour, or book a relaxing spa treatment.

Included in the cost of the retreat is an excursion to see dolphins and go snorkeling in the Gulfo Dulce. This trip was the highlight for many participants last year, and we are excited to return for another unforgettable experience.

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Class Offerings

Classes throughout the retreat will include flow, hatha, yin, restorative, and yoga nidra, as well as HypnoBreathwork. In every session, you’ll be encouraged to turn inward and experience the postures and movements from the inside out, rather than focusing on external appearance.

All classes are accessible to a wide range of bodies and experience levels. You’re welcome to attend as many (or as few) sessions as you’d like. Your time on retreat is truly your own.

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Where You’ll Stay

Your home in Costa Rica will be Nereus Retreat Center, located just outside Puerto Jiménez, where the rainforest meets the ocean.

Enjoy modern, spacious, air-conditioned rooms and wake each morning to the sounds of waves, howler monkeys, and tropical birds. The cuisine will be a highlight of your stay, featuring colorful, plant-forward, locally sourced meals prepared by a private chef and designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs.

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Excursion

Included in the price of the retreat is a day out on the Gulfo Dulce with a local biologist to observe wildlife and snorkel in the crystal-clear water.

In addition, guests will have the option to participate in additional excursions and experiences while in Costa Rica. These include a visit to a cacao farm to learn the art of chocolate making, guided bird tours around the property, kayaking through mangroves, or visiting Corcovado National Park—one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Although it represents only 3% of Costa Rica’s land mass, it contains more than 50% of the country’s biodiversity.

All excursions can be booked once you arrive, except for the Corcovado trip. Daily park admission is limited, and advance booking is essential. Please let Jen and Stuart (owners of Nereus) know during registration if you would like to join this excursion.

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What’s Included

• 7 days / 6 nights accommodations

• A boat trip/snorkeling excursion on the Gulfo Dulce

• Airport transfers from Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM)

• Three chef-prepared meals per day

• Daily meditation and yoga classes

• A private snorkeling and boat excursion on the Golfo Dulce (with opportunities to search for dolphins)

• Exclusive use of the retreat center

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Not Included

• Flights or transportation to Puerto Jiménez

• Alcoholic beverages

• Additional excursions

• Spa services

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We look forward to sharing this extraordinary landscape with you and supporting your inward journey.

Room Options and Cost

Single  room (shared bath with one other single room)-$2600

Double rooms with private bath-$2250/person

Triple rooms with private bath-$1950/person

The Retreat Center is handling the reservations.  Register here>

Rest, Reset & Reconnect in Portugal

October 17-23, 2027 – SOLD OUT

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Join us for a deeply restorative retreat in the stunning Algarve region of southern Portugal. Surrounded by dramatic cliffs, rolling countryside, charming villages, and the sparkling Atlantic coastline, this experience offers an opportunity to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and embrace a more intentional pace of life.

Step away from the demands of everyday routines and immerse yourself in a week designed to nourish your body, calm your nervous system, and restore your sense of balance. Through yoga, meditation, time in nature, meaningful connection, and moments of quiet reflection, you’ll create space to reconnect with what matters most and return home feeling grounded, refreshed, and inspired.

October is one of the most magical times to experience Portugal. The days remain warm and sunny, while the summer crowds have faded and the pace of life becomes noticeably slower. The Algarve’s natural beauty, combined with the tranquility of the season, creates the perfect environment for rest, renewal, and self-discovery.

Beyond the opportunity to rest and recharge, this retreat invites you to experience the richness of Portuguese culture and the perspective that comes from exploring a new part of the world. Travel has a unique way of expanding our horizons, helping us step outside familiar routines and return home with fresh insights, renewed inspiration, and a deeper appreciation for life’s possibilities.

Throughout the week, you’ll have opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture—wandering through charming villages, connecting with local artisans, sampling regional wines, and savoring Portugal’s incredible cuisine. Known for its fresh seafood, vibrant produce, artisanal cheeses, olive oils, pastries, and simple yet flavorful preparations, Portuguese food is celebrated as one of Europe’s hidden culinary treasures.

Whether you’re sharing a meal with new friends, exploring a nearby town, or watching the sun set over the Atlantic coastline, you’ll be invited to slow down and fully experience the beauty, culture, and rhythms of life in Portugal.

Throughout the week, you’ll be invited to disconnect from daily obligations and reconnect with yourself and the supportive community that forms during the retreat. Enjoy nourishing meals, breathtaking views, and the freedom to move through each day at a pace that feels right for you.

Afternoons are intentionally left open for relaxation and exploration. Lounge by the pool, soak in the hot tub, wander nearby hiking trails, explore charming Portuguese villages, enjoy a leisurely bicycle ride, or simply find a quiet place to read, journal, and take in the beauty of your surroundings.

Included in the retreat are several unforgettable experiences that showcase the culture and beauty of Portugal. Sail along the breathtaking Algarve coastline aboard a catamaran, participate in a traditional Portuguese tile-painting workshop, and enjoy a private wine and tapas tasting featuring exceptional local wines.

Class Offerings

Classes throughout the retreat will include a blend of flow, yin, restorative yoga, Yoga Nidra, meditation, breathwork, and other mindfulness practices designed to support relaxation and nervous system regulation.

In every session, you’ll be encouraged to move mindfully and cultivate awareness from the inside out, focusing less on how a posture looks and more on how it feels in your body.

 

All classes are accessible to a wide range of bodies and experience levels. You’re welcome to attend as many—or as few—sessions as you’d like. Your retreat experience is truly your own.

Where You’ll Stay

Our home for the week will be a beautiful private hillside retreat center in Portugal’s Algarve region.

Surrounded by nature and offering sweeping views of the countryside, the retreat center provides the perfect balance of comfort and tranquility. Amenities include a dedicated yoga studio and outdoor practice deck, a swimming pool, hot tub, hiking trails, and easy walking access to a nearby town.

The peaceful setting invites you to slow down, unwind, and fully immerse yourself in the retreat experience while enjoying all the comforts needed for a relaxing and rejuvenating stay.

Excursions/Activities

Included in the retreat are three unique experiences that highlight the culture, cuisine, and natural beauty of Portugal:

• A scenic catamaran sail along the spectacular Algarve coastline
• A traditional Portuguese tile-painting workshop, with your artwork professionally fired before departure
• A private wine and tapas tasting featuring exceptional local Portuguese wines

In addition, guests will have free time throughout the week to explore the surrounding area, visit nearby villages, hike coastal trails, or simply relax and enjoy the retreat center’s amenities.

What’s Included

• Transport from Faro Airport to the Retreat Center (Vans will be scheduled at a few times for you to choose from)
• 6 nights accommodations
• Daily yoga, meditation, and wellness offerings
• Daily Brunch and Dinner
• A scenic catamaran sailing excursion
• Portuguese tile-painting workshop
• Private wine and tapas tasting
• Exclusive use of the retreat facilities
• Access to the pool, hot tub, yoga studio, and hiking trails

Not Included

• Airfare to Portugal
• Travel insurance
• Massages and other spa services
• Alcohol outside of the included wine tasting
• Additional meals off-site
• Optional excursions and personal expenses

A week of movement, rest, connection, and discovery awaits in the sun-soaked beauty of Portugal’s Algarve coast. We look forward to sharing this unforgettable experience with you.

Room Options and Cost

Economy Double Room (2 people)– $2,300 per person SOLD OUT

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Standard Double Room (2 people)– $2,700 per person

 

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Premium Double Room (2 or 3 people) – $2,900 per person (double), $2300 per person (Triple) SOLD OUT

Studio Room – $2,800 per person

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Family Room (two adjoining rooms) – $2,000 per person (based on four-person occupancy) SOLD OUT

All room options provide comfortable accommodations within our private retreat center, allowing you to choose the experience that best fits your preferences and budget.

To book a Single Room all to yourself, add $400. Only available for the standard double rooms.

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Registration

Space is limited and rooms will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.

To register, email Kerry at Balanceyogavt@gmail.com with your room request. You can pay your non-refundable deposit by sending a check to PO Box 510, Richmond VT 05477 or paying by credit card (3.5% surcharge) here> 

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Your Retreat Host: Kerry Walker

Kerry Walker is an experienced retreat leader, yogini, and yoga therapist with

a passion for travel, exploration, and creating meaningful experiences for others. Known for her warm and welcoming presence, Kerry skillfully adapts her classes to meet the needs of every participant—from complete beginners to experienced practitioners.

Her teaching encourages students to slow down, listen inwardly, and reconnect with themselves in ways that are both healing and sustainable. Kerry’s intention is for each guest to leave feeling grounded, refreshed, and inspired, carrying a renewed sense of balance and well-being back into everyday life.

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A week of movement, rest, connection, and discovery awaits in the sun-soaked beauty of Portugal’s Algarve coast. 

Past Retreats

Spring Renewal

Join Kerry Walker in Andalusia Spain for a blissful, Week-long yoga retreat.

April 2024, 2025, 2026

 

This retreat is an invitation to tune in, relax, explore and feel renewed. We will enjoy nutritious local food, practice yoga, pranayama and mediation and explore the hiking trails in this sunny, beautiful region.

Reflect, Release and Reset

A fall foliage yoga retreat at the base of Mt. Mansfield in Underhill Vermont

2021, 2022

Autumn is a natural time of reflection as we start to release the energy of summer and look prepare for the winter and the new year. With all that has been going on in the world and in ourselves these last few years, it’s integral to take some time for yourself not only for reflection but also to soften your grip and release the things that are no longer serving you, consciously resetting yourself for the season ahead.

 

Come away on this four day, three night yoga retreat nestled  at the base of Mt. Mansfield in Underhill Vermont and nurture your body and soul. Give yourself a break from the demands of life, the constant advertising, texts, emails, phone calls etc.  Allow yourself to slow down, pay attention, feel joyful and alive. Each day will have its own theme, Reflect, Release and Reset. You’ll be supported with journaling prompts, thematic yoga classes, delicious food, cleansing saunas, long walks in the woods and enough free time to tune in and listen to your own rhythms and needs. 

You may be surprised how relaxing and refreshing a few days away can be. Join us for our second annual fall retreat.

Rest and Rejuvenate 2019: A Weekend Yoga Retreat – Sold Out

October 4th-6th, 2019
Underhill, Vermont

Before the busyness of the holiday season, escape to one of the most beautiful parts of Vermont for a rejuvenating yoga retreat with Kerry Walker, owner of Balance Yoga and fellow senior teacher Maggie Mae Anderson.

Allow yourself two full nights and three days to unwind, stretch, be pampered, and truly relax by the side of a brook surrounded by forests and changing leaves.

Each day you will have the option to attend a meditation class, two different yoga classes (including a 2 hour Restorative Yoga with massage class), take a dip in the streamside pool, rest in the sauna, take a nap, read a book, soak your feet in an herbal foot bath, and pamper yourself with a face mask to help soothe the body and quiet the mind. Both Kerry and Maggie Mae are experienced massage therapists and you are free to schedule a massage with either one during your weekend. There will be three delicious meals each day and plenty of time to explore the beautiful property. Mt. Mansfield is right out the back door and there are miles of trails to explore. If you are feeling adventurous, Maggie Mae will be leading a group up Mt. Mansfield on Friday afternoon.

Let go of your “to-do” list, take a break from your cell phone, and allow yourself a weekend of self-care and rejuvenation You will leave feeling rested, calm and ready for the season ahead.

Renew and Revitalize : A Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Northern VT

June 3rd-5th, 2022

with Kerry Walker and Maggie Mae Anderson

The past few years have caused many of us to lose our center. Navigating in these uncertain times has been deeply unsettling. We need to find our balance again. We, as humans, need to experience the full range of emotions, inward calm and outward exertion, a sense of groundedness and certainty and also the thrill of exploration and the unknown. If you have found yourself existing in only one of these, it is time to find your balance again.

Join Kerry Walker and Maggie Mae Anderson for a revitalizing weekend at Sky Meadow Retreat in Greensboro VT. Nourish your body with healthy food prepared by the local chef, participate in daily yoga and meditation classes tailored to your needs by two talented yoga therapists, walk in the beautiful Vermont woods, sit by the pond and journal, your time is yours. As part of our meditation and intention setting work, we will each make a handmade mala to use. You may also choose to get a therapeutic massage while here. We encourage everyone to take a technology break for a few days so that you can tune in to yourself.

Because of ongoing Covid-19 concerns, we have rented the entire 125 acre retreat center. Each participant can choose a room (a room in the barn, a yurt, cabin etc.) to have to themselves. When you sign up, please let us know which room you would like. We will assign them on a first come first serve basis. If you are coming with someone you feel comfortable sharing a room with, you may do that and each of you will save $50 on your retreat cost. Please click here to see room options.