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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 […]
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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, […]
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How to Boost Your Confidence The Number One Pep Talk To Give Yourself Everyday A guest blog post written by Success Coach, Angel Marie I’m scared. Nobody’s going to care about what I have to say. I’m not wise enough yet. I care too much what other people think. I’ll never make it. Is it […]
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Certified NUSHU Group Facilitator and Founder of Well Refined, Courtney Evans, joined the NUSHU Surf Retreat in February 2023. What follows is her beautiful retelling of the time spent on retreat: “I spent last week in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica on a women’s surf retreat with NUSHU, a wellness collective I facilitate sharing circles for. I […]
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The NUSHU Urban Retreat offered a space for restoration, friendship, and learning. The third iteration took place at Jolie in downtown Manhattan. We were thrilled to bring back the Urban Retreat after two years of hiatus due to COVID. An annual day of wellness and appreciation for our local community, this retreat was true to […]