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Our founder, Vanessa Cornell, invites you to experience the magic of Nosara, Costa Rica, through her carefully curated guide. She shares her favorite hidden gems, wellness spots, and must-visit eateries that capture the essence of this vibrant town. I return to Nosara again and again. It was the first destination surf trip I ever took […]

Destination Spotlight: Nosara, Costa Rica

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Something is shifting. More and more women are stepping into the freedom of solo travel. This isn’t about running away from responsibilities or chasing a perfect snapshot for social media. It’s about something deeper—reconnecting with yourself, rediscovering your independence, and stepping outside the patterns of daily life that can leave us feeling stuck. Recent studies […]

Why Women Are Choosing the Freedom of Solo Travel

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A few weeks ago, the serene beaches and lush landscapes of Nosara, Costa Rica, became the perfect backdrop for this year’s Mastermind Retreat. With 11 heart-centered women coming together, it was a week filled with love, laughter, and connection in ways we could have only imagined. This retreat wasn’t just an escape; it was a […]

The NUSHU Mastermind Retreat, October 2024

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Sofia Estrella, a writer and Certified NUSHU Group Facilitator, shares her transformative experience at the 2024 NUSHU Surf Retreat in part one of her four-part guest blog series. Years ago, when I learned that I could only love others to the degree I loved myself, I also uncovered fear. I alone knew how truly insignificant […]

Surf Retreat Guest Blog: What Does It Look Like To Woo Yourself?

NUSHU Surf Retreat

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This April, we traveled to Nosara, Costa Rica, for our annual Surf Retreat with 25 incredible women. It’s by far one of our favorite offerings because no one comes out of the week unchanged. In just seven days, 25 women gathered for a week of surf, sun, and sisterhood. Masks were shed, vulnerabilities were embraced, […]

2024 NUSHU Surf Retreat

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Sofia Estrella is a writer and Certified NUSHU Group Facilitator. Here, Sofia shares her story how she began to develop self-trust through writing, community, and the power of NUSHU Group. When I look at these two photos side-by-side, I think of the Robert Frost poem. You know the one, especially since we’ve all had moments […]

How I (Began to) Develop Self-Trust, by Sofia Estrella

Photo of Sofia Estrella in 2023, exhibiting self-trust.