Where to begin?

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Over 25 years ago, I took a well-deserved vacation abroad that changed my life. Like many transformative journeys, it started with a deep need to pause, rest, and reconnect with myself.

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I didn’t need to fake my death and steal a new identity like in the movies (though I joked about it!). I simply chose to walk away from a lifestyle that no longer nourished me.

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A Crossroads and a Leap of Faith

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In the midst of a quarter-life crisis and professional burnout, I quit my corporate job, gave up my apartment, stored my belongings, and entrusted my beloved dog to my family.

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Then I booked a one-way ticket and backpacked solo to Costa Rica, determined to leave behind the life I no longer wanted.

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It was the best decision I ever made.

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From Burnout to Purpose

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At 27, I found myself in a small valley in the Cloud Forest of Costa Rica. I landed a role as assistant cook and English teacher at a quaint hostel—and quickly became the head cook, then the general manager.

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I was in my element: cooking, connecting, listening to stories, sharing my own, and making people feel at home. Without realizing it, my coaching journey had begun.

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The stress melted away. My body healed. I felt truly alive and fulfilled. I wasn’t making much money, but I felt rich in purpose. I belonged. And I had a vision.

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A Vision Comes to Life

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Eventually, I left Montaña Linda with a dream: to create my own wellness center in the tropics—a home where I could inspire and care for others.

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Today, I’m living that dream.

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Alongside my life partner Armando, I’ve built Tambo Ilusión Retreat Center on Armando's breathtaking nature reserve in the Peruvian Amazon. It’s a place where guests reconnect with nature and themselves, feel nourished, and leave transformed.

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We offer wellness retreats filled with yoga, nourishing food, enriching conversations, and meaningful soul-care practices.

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One of the greatest joys of my life is that I now share this sanctuary with three beautiful horses—Ayla, Knight, and Sky. Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamed of having a horse. That childhood dream has become a living, breathing part of my daily life and my work.

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I am currently studying equine-assisted therapy and integrating more opportunities for meaningful interaction with my horses into the retreats I offer. Their wisdom, presence, and sensitivity bring something profoundly healing to those who spend time with them.

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A Lifelong Wellness Quest

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I’ve always been on a wellness quest. I’m a lifelong learner with a passion for sharing what I’ve discovered—especially in a retreat setting.

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I believe deeply in the power of self-care, nature, and travel as catalysts for personal growth and healing. Our land is part of the National Protected Areas of Peru, and it’s an honor to offer life-changing experiences in this sacred space.

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“If you keep on doing what you’ve always done, you’ll keep on getting what you’ve always got.”
— Kuchandwisdom

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Ready for a Reset?

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Do something different. Come spend quality time with us in the Amazon. We specialize in personalized retreats that receive raving reviews and lasting results.

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And if you can’t travel at the moment, I also offer coaching from the comfort of your home. Reach out for more details—I’d be honored to support you on your wellness journey.

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