A 6-night immersive retreat for expectant couples seeking deep connection, embodied birth education, and intentional preparation for the sacred transition into parenthood.

This is more than a babymoon, it’s a conscious journey into parenthood. 

Nestled on the healing land of Holos in Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast, this retreat is designed for couples who want to nourish their relationship, explore embodied birth preparation, and welcome their next chapter with clarity and confidence.

Whether you're early in your pregnancy or into your second trimester, this is an invitation to pause, reflect, and prepare together.

1. What is the best way to get to HOLOS?

- The closest airport is San José (SJO). We recommend renting a car for flexibility or coordinating private transport. Holos can assist with reliable recommendations by contacting us at [email protected]

 
2. What is your refund policy?
- You can find our policy here.

3. Can I stay longer after the retreat?

- Yes! HOLOS would love to have you. You can find more info at HOLOS's Nightly Nest Stays or their Nightly Home Stays.

“I knew almost nothing about hypnobirthing when I my wife and I began taking Sara's class . But from the first session, I also knew that it was exactly what we needed to prepare for the birth of our second child. Sara taught us that we did not have to be controlled by lingering anxieties from our prior birthing experience (preterm emergency C-section) or ongoing pressures created by society and our care providers. Instead, she taught us to recognize and embrace a mindset of calm empowerment: the complete opposite of the anxiety and chaos that seems thrust upon us. It was not easy, but Sara is a wonderful teacher, and with each session, I felt stronger, more capable of helping my wife take the heroic journey into this new birth. As I supported my wife through a triumphant VBAC home birth, I watched her use Sara's techniques and I used them myself. I couldn't be more grateful for what we learned, and I strongly recommend Sara's class.” - Jordan Seal

"We welcomed Finley Gabriel Franklin on June 7th and 2:49pm after a natural delivery with amazing, beautiful support from our doulas. All of the yoga, learning, support, and growth that I received from you over the past many months was critical in so many ways- not only in preparing my body and helping me know what to try at different times during labor and delivery, but especially in knowing how to go inward with my breathing, how to listen to my body, and channel strength during labor and delivery. I couldn't help but think about an early mantra you shared in class afterwards about the power of women- the 'what if we told women the truth about birth' one. I'll never second guess the power of the female body ever again and am excited to encourage other women to do the same. Sending you so much love and appreciation for your beautiful and positive impact on the mama community. <3 Thank you!"  With gratitude, -Janelle

My wife and I enrolled in Sara's Hypnobirthing course and are were thrilled with Sara's expertise, guidance, exercises, and instruction.  The course helped guide us through and prepare us for the birthing experience and primed us for an amazing, positive welcome into the world for our child. Sara's instruction helped prepare my wife for a calm, in-control birthing experience, while providing me the knowledge and tips to be the best partner and support for my wife as I could be before, during, and after birth.  We finished the course being stronger and more knowledgeable parents-to-be, and have been able to continue to use the lessons and tips in our new parenthood phase of our lives. We recommend Sara to anyone who wants to empower their partnership to better understand and prepare for the birthing experience, and for strengthening their relationships in the process.  - Eric Scott Sembrat

“Although we did not have the birth we envisioned, we used the tools we learned in Hypnobirthing including the surge breathing, relaxing during surges, music, and communication. The hospital team was wonderful and honored our wishes as much as they could while trying to keep me and baby safe. We are grateful to you and everything you taught us and will continue to recommend hypnobirthing to anyone who will listen. It was a very important part of us becoming good birthing partners.” - Becky and Patrick

"I would describe Sara as Enthusiastic, youthful, engaging, and personable. Confident in her knowledge, experienced with teaching this to many other couples, experienced with her own birth, and knowledgeable about the overall birthing community. I thought my husband would complain about the time commitment, but we both walked away from the class with something to think about and tools to practice and feeling like it was a great investment of our time." - Rashida Shoemaker, Atlanta, November 2019