The people around you are either your circle or your cage..

Let me show you what finding your circle feels like.

Why My Retreats?

I’m all about creating experiences that push you out of your comfort zone in the best way possible. No fluff, no distractions—just powerful moments that change how you see yourself and your life. My retreats are a blend of adventure, movement, and deep personal exploration, designed to help you step into the person you’re meant to be.

If you’re craving a break from keeping it all together and want to be surrounded by people who are as ready for a shift as you are, these retreats are for you. They’re not just about escaping your daily life—they’re about stepping into a completely different version of yourself. It’s a chance to leave behind the habits, expectations, and beliefs that no longer serve you and embrace a week of letting go, exploration, and connection.

My Why?

I started hosting retreats back in 2013 after having a list of places I wanted to visit but no one to visit them with. I shared a post on Instagram asking if anyone wanted to join me in exploring the world. Fifteen direct messages later, the trip was booked. It was one of those ‘is this really happening?’ moments where a group of strangers became friends, and we’ve continued adventuring ever since.

That first trip sparked more. We reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, trekked the Inca Trail, conquered the four peaks of our Indonesia Volcano Trek, learned to salsa in Cuba, surfed in Portugal, and made wine in France—all while eating delicious food, being kind to our bodies, and diving into self-discovery workshops.

But my retreats are about more than just the destinations. It’s about helping people break free from their comfort zones, see themselves in a new light, and unlock their potential. It’s about creating a space where you can show up authentically, explore parts of yourself you didn’t know existed, and build connections that last a lifetime.

Nosara, Costa Rica, is where it all began for me. My first-ever surf retreat was here, and now it’s the place our family calls home. There’s a magic to this place that’s hard to put into words, but every time I host a retreat here, I see people transform in ways they never imagined. I’m thrilled to welcome you to experience this magic first hand.

Leave the weight behind:

8th to 15th March 2025 in Nosara, Costa Rica.

This retreat is your invitation to pause from your current reality.

To set down the weight of doing it all and embrace a space where you can just be. Designed for anyone craving reconnection, and renewal, this experience will help you step away from the pressure of holding it all together and get the weight off your shoulders. Here, you’ll find the freedom to explore who you are, rediscover what lights you up with our incredible activities, and connect with a community that sees and supports you.

It’s time to leave the overwhelm behind and step into a week that’s entirely yours and return to your life feeling lighter, clearer, and more aligned.

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Testimonials:

“Carly organised such an amazing trip for the group – we all had our struggles with the altitude, tiredness and personal goals but we didn’t feel pressured to keep up with the group and at every point Carly and the exodus team made sure we were able to catch-up. Such an amazing group of girls all with there own stories and struggles that we openly talked about and helped each other along with. No one was left out even at the hardest point and we were all able to have a good laugh and reflection period at the end of each day.”
“Doing the Inca trail with Carly was an unforgettable experience that I can’t even describe. The trek was so well organised with extra day in Aguascalientes and Cusco. Our guide Wilburt was so lovely, helpful and full of patience and fun. To top this up, this trek wouldn’t have been such a highlight if it wasn’t for Carly and her bags of enthusiasm, laughter and care for everyone. All of us made such a genuine human connection whilst we trekked which made this so special. I cried all the way home overwhelmed with the emotions. Thank you Carly and the team, you made a dream come true!”
“I had such a blast on your retreat and am so happy to have done it! I thought you really took care of all of us and were very thoughtful in catering to what everyone wanted. I was really grateful of being able to go out and explore while others wanted to sunbathe or relax.”
“One of the most incredible trips I have been on! Carly, Exodus and the 9 other fabulous gals made this experience of a lifetime! The Inca Trail has always been on my bucket list, so as soon as I saw this - I knew I had to book - and it exeeded my expectations by miles! This has beaten any other group trip I have been on, and Carly - what a wonderful, caring, fun and super positive person who was truly there for all of us. I highly recommend any future challenges/retreats with Carly! But leave a space for me ;)”
“I loved the idea of going onto a journey like this alone and having the possibility of getting to know new people. Sharing sweaty workouts, fun and silly evenings at the pool and a beautiful insight into the real moroccan life really brought this group of lovely ladies closer together and left us friends.”
“I absolutely loved the whole trip and am so thankful to have gone. Everyone in our group was so great, hilariously funny and with such amazing passions and stories of their own. I just hope that I’ll be able to see everyone again soon! Thank you thank you for organizing such wonderful experiences for us all!”
“I knew I needed something like this but I could not have imagined how refreshed and happy I was going to be. Loved every single moment of it. The team was incredible. Always cheerful and available to help. I recovered the energy and motivation to start exercising regularly again and I am so glad I did. I feel better, both emotionally and physically and I have made very good friends from this retreat. What can I say? I will definitely book again. I can only encourage all the women out there to take a moment for themselves because we truly deserve it 😊 “
“Carly's Portugal retreat was a really beautiful experience. Although we had so many activities to get involved in, it felt very relaxed and there was no pressure to do anything you didn't fancy. This created a safe and free space for everyone to just be themselves and have honest and authentic conversations, which was usually very inspiring!
As well as this, the accommodation and food was gorgeous! After 5 days of movement, meditation, healthy food, rest, and conversation I left the retreat inspired and feeling I understood myself that little bit more.
Huge thanks to Carly and the team for creating this experience!”

Help me choose our next retreat destination, it could be your choice!

My sole purpose of retreats is to create a safe space for you to switch off from your normal routine and discover a new version of yourself.

Planning retreats can be tricky and so if you could share with me where you would love to visit, the time of year that you are most likely to be available and if you would prefer to attend a retreat alone, as a couple of with your family it helps me to create the perfect escape for you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be a certain fitness level?

Each Retreat is unique but they’re all based around getting you to fall in love with yourself and realizing your potential. Everything is adapted no matter your fitness levels, experience, ability, gender. disability or age and the meals provided are glorious, there’s no skipping calories or restricting, we eat and fall in love with new recipes.

Which retreat is best for me?

I host three types of Retreats, both are suitable for everyone but are very different In style. My ‘Retreats’ are focused around you. I am your coach, mentor and friend. We live together as a big family in a villa and I take care of all of your needs but my primary focus is to make you fall in love with yourself, move your body and have fun. My ‘Challenge Retreats’ are based around us being a team, we conquer something together such as climbing MT Kilimanjaro, the Inca Trail, I am very much on the journey with you and spend time before the Challenge giving you all the tips and tools to feel your best to complete the challenge.

My day retreats are the perfect taster session, a chance to see what happens in longer retreats condensed into one day, workshops, movement, food, fun and treats, its a great way to experience a retreat without needing to take time off.

Can I come on my own?

90% of people who attend my retreats attend solo and in most cases it’s their first ever solo trip. I also have friends and mothers and daughters, sisters. Don’t let the idea of coming alone put you off. It genuinely makes for a better experience as you’re putting yourself out there and can really discover yourself, not to mention make lifelong friends.

How does it work?

Found the Retreat for you, Amazing! Just click the link and you’ll receive an email with more information and the opportunity to ask any questions you need answered. Once the full group is confirmed I’ll be in touch via WhatsApp and invite you to a WhatsApp group for that group so that you can all get to know each other, get excited and plan a meeting point for those of you traveling from similar destinations / airports.

Retreats are one of my favorite aspects of my career and I honestly love nothing more than escaping with you and watching as you all realize your potential. I've watched so many of my guests transform their lives on Retreats and I can’t wait to see you do the same!