Retreats are our passion, whether it is local or international we always make sure you have the best time! After 7 years of running SOLD OUT retreats we have our systems down pat! Our retreats are fun, soulful and transformative.
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At Above Average Wellness, where we strongly advocate for the importance of dedicating time to oneself. A fantastic way to achieve this is by embarking on a retreat, and we offer a diverse range to suit everyone's preferences. From our Mini Day Retreats held at the yoga studio in Edmonton to local women's retreats and international retreats worldwide.
Our retreat experiences prioritize flexibility, empowering you to tailor the retreat to meet your individual needs. While we don't exclusively offer an all-vegan menu, we are attentive to allergies and provide a selection of healthy options. Our approach doesn't involve lengthy headstands or extended silent meditation sessions. Instead, you'll discover newfound flexibility in your body, heart, and mind.
At Above Average Wellness, we don't take everything too seriously, recognizing that life is meant to be enjoyed. However, we do facilitate sessions designed to create profound healing experiences. The best part? There's no rigid schedule; you decide what to participate in. Your time is truly yours to embrace and enjoy!
What we hope that you leave our retreats with is a new sense of yourself and what it means to be in community, and we also hope that you learn a lot of cool stuff along the way!
Here is what we currently have to offer.
Our retreat experiences prioritize flexibility, empowering you to tailor the retreat to meet your individual needs. While we don't exclusively offer an all-vegan menu, we are attentive to allergies and provide a selection of healthy options. Our approach doesn't involve lengthy headstands or extended silent meditation sessions. Instead, you'll discover newfound flexibility in your body, heart, and mind.
At Above Average Wellness, we don't take everything too seriously, recognizing that life is meant to be enjoyed. However, we do facilitate sessions designed to create profound healing experiences. The best part? There's no rigid schedule; you decide what to participate in. Your time is truly yours to embrace and enjoy!
What we hope that you leave our retreats with is a new sense of yourself and what it means to be in community, and we also hope that you learn a lot of cool stuff along the way!
Here is what we currently have to offer.
June 11-14
60 min North Of Edmonton
Imagine stepping away from the busyness of everyday life and into a space where rest and play coexist. Over three nights, you’ll be nourished with movement, creativity, nature, and community. You may arrive carrying the weight of daily life, but you’ll leave feeling lighter, renewed, and deeply connected, with a heart that remembers joy and a spirit that feels restored.
What’s a Restival? It’s part retreat, part festival. A retreat offers restoration, a chance to slow down, reflect, and be held. A festival brings play, celebration, and connection. At The Common Thread Restival, we weave the two together into a healing experience for women of all ages and stages.
Why "The Common Thread" because no matter our age, background, or story, women share something powerful that ties us together: courage, grace, resilience, and a desire for authentic connection. This gathering is about weaving those qualities into a tapestry of belonging, where every woman feels seen, supported, and celebrated.
60 min North Of Edmonton
Imagine stepping away from the busyness of everyday life and into a space where rest and play coexist. Over three nights, you’ll be nourished with movement, creativity, nature, and community. You may arrive carrying the weight of daily life, but you’ll leave feeling lighter, renewed, and deeply connected, with a heart that remembers joy and a spirit that feels restored.
What’s a Restival? It’s part retreat, part festival. A retreat offers restoration, a chance to slow down, reflect, and be held. A festival brings play, celebration, and connection. At The Common Thread Restival, we weave the two together into a healing experience for women of all ages and stages.
Why "The Common Thread" because no matter our age, background, or story, women share something powerful that ties us together: courage, grace, resilience, and a desire for authentic connection. This gathering is about weaving those qualities into a tapestry of belonging, where every woman feels seen, supported, and celebrated.
November 29-December 6, 2026
Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
SUPER Earlybird Ends December 31, 2025
Imagine yourself in a place where rainforest and ocean surround you with beauty, where sloths, monkeys, and vibrant macaws are your neighbors, and where time slows just enough for your inner world to breathe. You are released from responsibilities, roles and expectations, and when your eyes pop open in the morning, the way that you feel when you exhale... its different. With Trista Davis and Gillian Soder, you’re invited on an experience unlike any other, a week of growth, rest, connection, and delight among kindred souls.
You will not just relax. You will reset. By the end of the week your breath is longer, your body is softer, your mind is clearer, and your choices feel simpler. Exhale becomes a way of being that you can bring home.
What You Get
-7 nights at Vida Asana or partner hotel 100m away
-Airport transfers with the group, or 120 USD if arriving separately
-All meals, except lunch out during a tour
-Guided day trip to Manuel Antonio National Park
-One massage or Reiki session
-A complete curated program: yoga, movement, sound healing, women’s circles, personal development workshops
- An epic swag bag
-Filtered water on site
The Experience
Mornings open with breath, movement, and the kind of quiet that does its work without you forcing a thing.
Afternoons invite adventure or deep rest. Hammocks, the pool, the beach, and excursion or a bike ride through coastal air.
Evenings gather us for circles, practices, and conversation that lands. You will laugh. You may cry. You will feel held.
Your Sanctuary: Vida Asana
Tucked between lush rainforest and the Pacific shore, Vida Asana is a sanctuary dedicated to simplicity, nature, and soulful community. You’ll find open-air jungle yoga shalas, hammock gardens, a pool with sun decks, and lounge areas surrounded by mature jungle and a river.
Rooms are thoughtfully designed with air conditioning, fans, private bathrooms, and everything you need for comfort while keeping the focus on connection and renewal. The property is close enough for a short bike ride or walk to the beach, and bicycles are offered on site.
Vida Asana’s kitchen philosophy is “garden-to-table”: fresh, largely organic meals with dietary accommodations thoughtfully prepared. Meals are crafted to nourish body and spirit, giving you the energy to fully enjoy your retreat.
Who This Is For
-You are ready to stop holding your breath for everyone else and start breathing for yourself
-You want real rest and real growth in the same week
-You want connection with kind people and skilled facilitation that meets you where you are
-You want to bring home simple daily practices that actually fit your life
How You Will Leave
You’ll leave with breath that feels like it belongs to you again, a steadier nervous system and a kinder inner voice, clear next steps for what to release and what to pursue, and new friendships alongside a trusted toolkit of practices you will use.
What Makes Exhale Different
You’ll be guided by two seasoned facilitators who blend somatic practices, nervous system regulation, movement, meditation, and transformational group work, held within a design that balances structure with freedom so you can choose rest or adventure without guilt, in a place that does not distract you from yourself, it returns you to yourself.
Ready to Exhale?
Breathe out the noise. Exhale is a week that loosens your shoulders, steadies your nervous system, and brings you back to the part of you that already knows what you need. Rainforest to your left, ocean to your right, and time finally on your side. You arrive carrying a lot. You leave carrying only what matters.
Your life will still be there when you return, and you will meet it differently. With a longer breath. With more trust. With Exhale in your bones.
Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
SUPER Earlybird Ends December 31, 2025
Imagine yourself in a place where rainforest and ocean surround you with beauty, where sloths, monkeys, and vibrant macaws are your neighbors, and where time slows just enough for your inner world to breathe. You are released from responsibilities, roles and expectations, and when your eyes pop open in the morning, the way that you feel when you exhale... its different. With Trista Davis and Gillian Soder, you’re invited on an experience unlike any other, a week of growth, rest, connection, and delight among kindred souls.
You will not just relax. You will reset. By the end of the week your breath is longer, your body is softer, your mind is clearer, and your choices feel simpler. Exhale becomes a way of being that you can bring home.
What You Get
-7 nights at Vida Asana or partner hotel 100m away
-Airport transfers with the group, or 120 USD if arriving separately
-All meals, except lunch out during a tour
-Guided day trip to Manuel Antonio National Park
-One massage or Reiki session
-A complete curated program: yoga, movement, sound healing, women’s circles, personal development workshops
- An epic swag bag
-Filtered water on site
The Experience
Mornings open with breath, movement, and the kind of quiet that does its work without you forcing a thing.
Afternoons invite adventure or deep rest. Hammocks, the pool, the beach, and excursion or a bike ride through coastal air.
Evenings gather us for circles, practices, and conversation that lands. You will laugh. You may cry. You will feel held.
Your Sanctuary: Vida Asana
Tucked between lush rainforest and the Pacific shore, Vida Asana is a sanctuary dedicated to simplicity, nature, and soulful community. You’ll find open-air jungle yoga shalas, hammock gardens, a pool with sun decks, and lounge areas surrounded by mature jungle and a river.
Rooms are thoughtfully designed with air conditioning, fans, private bathrooms, and everything you need for comfort while keeping the focus on connection and renewal. The property is close enough for a short bike ride or walk to the beach, and bicycles are offered on site.
Vida Asana’s kitchen philosophy is “garden-to-table”: fresh, largely organic meals with dietary accommodations thoughtfully prepared. Meals are crafted to nourish body and spirit, giving you the energy to fully enjoy your retreat.
Who This Is For
-You are ready to stop holding your breath for everyone else and start breathing for yourself
-You want real rest and real growth in the same week
-You want connection with kind people and skilled facilitation that meets you where you are
-You want to bring home simple daily practices that actually fit your life
How You Will Leave
You’ll leave with breath that feels like it belongs to you again, a steadier nervous system and a kinder inner voice, clear next steps for what to release and what to pursue, and new friendships alongside a trusted toolkit of practices you will use.
What Makes Exhale Different
You’ll be guided by two seasoned facilitators who blend somatic practices, nervous system regulation, movement, meditation, and transformational group work, held within a design that balances structure with freedom so you can choose rest or adventure without guilt, in a place that does not distract you from yourself, it returns you to yourself.
Ready to Exhale?
Breathe out the noise. Exhale is a week that loosens your shoulders, steadies your nervous system, and brings you back to the part of you that already knows what you need. Rainforest to your left, ocean to your right, and time finally on your side. You arrive carrying a lot. You leave carrying only what matters.
Your life will still be there when you return, and you will meet it differently. With a longer breath. With more trust. With Exhale in your bones.
December 6-13, 2025
Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
Super Earlybird Ends December 31
Imagine a week where both of you remember how to breathe again. Rainforest on one side, ocean on the other, and time opening just enough for the two of you to slow down, laugh, and reconnect. Mornings arrive soft. Afternoons invite you to adventure, float, or nap. Evenings gather you in easy company under warm skies. You step out of roles and routines and into the simple relief of being together without a to-do list between you.
This retreat is for couples who want to rekindle warmth and play, strengthen communication, and share a little adventure along the way. You will not just relax. You will reset. By the end of the week your breath is longer, the edges feel softer, conversations flow more easily, and what matters most feels closer at hand.
What You Get
-7 nights at Vida Asana
-Airport transfers with the group, or 120 USD if arriving separately
-3 meals per day
-Guided day trip to Manuel Antonio National Park
-One massage or Reiki session per person
-A complete curated couples program: yoga and movement, partner practices, breathwork, playful connection workshops, circles that feel safe and real
-An epic swag bag
-Filtered water on site
The Experience
Mornings open gently with breath, movement, and partner practices that help you listen to each other without words and set you up for a day of connection.
Afternoons offer adventure or deep rest. Hammocks, the pool, the beach, a bike ride through coastal air, or a guided excursion.
Evenings bring mindful conversations, games nights, simple rituals, and time that feels easy. It is all about you being together as a couple.
Your Sanctuary: Vida Asana
Tucked between lush rainforest and the Pacific shore, Vida Asana is a sanctuary devoted to simplicity, nature, and soulful community. Open-air jungle shalas, hammock gardens, a pool with sun decks, and lounge areas framed by mature trees and a nearby river.
Rooms are calm and comfortable with air conditioning, fans, and private bathrooms. The beach is an easy walk or bike ride, and bicycles are available on site. Everything you need is close. Nothing you do not need is in the way.
Vida Asana’s kitchen follows a garden to table philosophy and is one of the most sought after food experiences in the area. Fresh, largely organic meals with thoughtful accommodations for food preferences. Food that leaves you clear and well fed so your energy can go to connection, play, and rest.
Who This Is For
-You want to step out of busy and back into us
-You are ready for real rest and real reconnection in the same week
-You want simple tools for touch, trust, play, and communication you can bring home
-You want skilled, gentle facilitation and a kind community around you
-You are open to making new friends, having epic adventures and connecting with like minded humans
How You Will Leave
You will leave with breath that feels like it belongs to you again, shared rituals that make daily life softer, clearer ways to ask for what you need and listen for what your partner needs, a steadier nervous system between you, and memories that remind you how good it can feel to be on the same team.
Facilitated by Trista with James co-leading, the week weaves somatic practices, nervous system care, movement, meditation, and real-world connection skills in an accessible way. The design balances structure with freedom so you can choose rest or adventure without guilt. The place does not pull you away from yourselves. It brings you back to each other.
Ready to Save Your Spot?
Your life will still be there when you return. You will meet it differently. With a longer breath. With more ease between you.
Click Below for the full itinerary. Our sign up here.
Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
Super Earlybird Ends December 31
Imagine a week where both of you remember how to breathe again. Rainforest on one side, ocean on the other, and time opening just enough for the two of you to slow down, laugh, and reconnect. Mornings arrive soft. Afternoons invite you to adventure, float, or nap. Evenings gather you in easy company under warm skies. You step out of roles and routines and into the simple relief of being together without a to-do list between you.
This retreat is for couples who want to rekindle warmth and play, strengthen communication, and share a little adventure along the way. You will not just relax. You will reset. By the end of the week your breath is longer, the edges feel softer, conversations flow more easily, and what matters most feels closer at hand.
What You Get
-7 nights at Vida Asana
-Airport transfers with the group, or 120 USD if arriving separately
-3 meals per day
-Guided day trip to Manuel Antonio National Park
-One massage or Reiki session per person
-A complete curated couples program: yoga and movement, partner practices, breathwork, playful connection workshops, circles that feel safe and real
-An epic swag bag
-Filtered water on site
The Experience
Mornings open gently with breath, movement, and partner practices that help you listen to each other without words and set you up for a day of connection.
Afternoons offer adventure or deep rest. Hammocks, the pool, the beach, a bike ride through coastal air, or a guided excursion.
Evenings bring mindful conversations, games nights, simple rituals, and time that feels easy. It is all about you being together as a couple.
Your Sanctuary: Vida Asana
Tucked between lush rainforest and the Pacific shore, Vida Asana is a sanctuary devoted to simplicity, nature, and soulful community. Open-air jungle shalas, hammock gardens, a pool with sun decks, and lounge areas framed by mature trees and a nearby river.
Rooms are calm and comfortable with air conditioning, fans, and private bathrooms. The beach is an easy walk or bike ride, and bicycles are available on site. Everything you need is close. Nothing you do not need is in the way.
Vida Asana’s kitchen follows a garden to table philosophy and is one of the most sought after food experiences in the area. Fresh, largely organic meals with thoughtful accommodations for food preferences. Food that leaves you clear and well fed so your energy can go to connection, play, and rest.
Who This Is For
-You want to step out of busy and back into us
-You are ready for real rest and real reconnection in the same week
-You want simple tools for touch, trust, play, and communication you can bring home
-You want skilled, gentle facilitation and a kind community around you
-You are open to making new friends, having epic adventures and connecting with like minded humans
How You Will Leave
You will leave with breath that feels like it belongs to you again, shared rituals that make daily life softer, clearer ways to ask for what you need and listen for what your partner needs, a steadier nervous system between you, and memories that remind you how good it can feel to be on the same team.
Facilitated by Trista with James co-leading, the week weaves somatic practices, nervous system care, movement, meditation, and real-world connection skills in an accessible way. The design balances structure with freedom so you can choose rest or adventure without guilt. The place does not pull you away from yourselves. It brings you back to each other.
Ready to Save Your Spot?
Your life will still be there when you return. You will meet it differently. With a longer breath. With more ease between you.
Click Below for the full itinerary. Our sign up here.
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