Born to Thrive – Missy & David Hartley

Born to Thrive is a wellness retreat at Anamaya Resort in Montezuma, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, led by Missy and David Hartley. It is a week of sound healing, partner yoga and honest conversation about the life you actually want, set against the jungle and ocean of the Nicoya Peninsula coast. You can come on your own or bring someone you love.

Missy and David created the retreat to close out the Year of the Fire Horse and welcome the Goat, a shift from constant motion toward creativity, harmony and reflection. That seasonal turn gives the week its theme and its pace.

What to Expect

The week runs seven nights and weaves together three main threads: sound healing, partner yoga, and open conversation about how you want to live. The partner yoga suits couples, friends or family, and the format also works if you arrive solo and want to meet others. The conversations are meant to be practical and candid rather than abstract.

Anamaya describes its weekly retreats as customizable. At retreats like this one, guests can take part in the classes and workshops, or simply enjoy the meals, spa and wellness services, excursions, and time in a hammock or by the pool. You can shape the week around what you need, whether that is full participation or a lot of rest.

About Missy and David Hartley

Missy and David Hartley are the couple who created Born to Thrive and lead it together. Their offering draws on sound healing, partner yoga and guided conversation, and they built the week around the idea of leaving rooted, radiant and ready for what comes next.

The Setting

Anamaya Resort sits in the jungle above the Pacific in Montezuma, on Costa Rica's Pacific coast in the province of Puntarenas. The resort has been named one of National Geographic's World's Best Wellness Destinations for 2026, and it is in a Blue Zone. Guests choose a room based on the size of their party or their budget. Other things on offer around the retreat include healthy meals, spa and wellness services, an infinity pool, and excursions into the surrounding jungle and coast.

Before You Go

No prior experience is mentioned as a requirement, and the partner yoga and conversation format are open to people arriving alone or with a companion. Because the retreat is customizable, you can decide how much of the program to join. Booking at Anamaya starts with choosing your week, then selecting a room, then paying a deposit.