Root to Rise – Jacqueline Burbage

Root to Rise is a customizable wellness retreat in Costa Rica led by Jacqueline Burbage at Anamaya Resort in Montezuma, on the Pacific coast of Puntarenas. It is built for people who want to slow down and come back to themselves, and who would like to decide for themselves how much to do and how much to rest. The week blends somatic movement, mindfulness and deep rest, with room to add adventure if that is what you need.

What to Expect

The retreat runs for seven days at Anamaya, and its focus is simple: slow down, breathe deeply, and remember who you are beneath the busyness. Jacqueline Burbage guides the week through somatic movement, which attends to how the body feels from the inside, alongside mindfulness practices and unhurried time to recover.

The shape of the week is yours to set. Anamaya's weekly retreats are designed so that guests can join the classes and workshops, or skip them and simply enjoy the meals, the spa and wellness services, the excursions, or an afternoon in a hammock or by the pool. Root to Rise is described as a retreat where you create your own balance of renewal and adventure, so a quiet week and an active one are both a fair use of it.

The material does not list a daily schedule or session times, so expect the specifics to be shared by the retreat as the week approaches.

About Jacqueline Burbage

Jacqueline Burbage leads Root to Rise at Anamaya Resort. Her approach here draws on somatic movement, mindfulness and rest, with an emphasis on returning to a steadier sense of yourself rather than adding more to do.

The Setting

Anamaya Resort sits in the jungle above the ocean near Montezuma, in the Puntarenas region of Costa Rica. The resort has been named one of National Geographic's World's Best Wellness Destinations for 2026, and it overlooks the Pacific in a Blue Zone, an area known for the longevity of its residents.

Guests choose a room according to the size of their party or their budget. Meals are healthy and delicious, and the grounds include a spa, an infinity pool, hammocks, and access to waterfalls and jungle excursions. The practical order of things is to pick the week you want, choose a room, and then pay a deposit to hold your place.

Before You Go

Nothing in the description asks for prior experience, and the retreat is built around choice, so you can take part in as much or as little as suits you. Spaces are limited. Spa treatments and excursions are optional extras to consider as you plan your week.