“The Chosen Collective Retreat is an act of love. The love between guides, husband and wife, Dio and Kris who showed up for us each with joy, readiness and seamless adaptability. Together they crafted a space for healing and exploration with what felt like divine timing. The love for the diversity and lush nature of Costa Rica, met with the generous spirit of its people.The love for given family, those past and present in Limón, felt in celebrations, in passing, and in the warm friendly shores of the Atlantic. The love of chosen kin in the twelve of us— Black, Brown, trans, queer— a community made and extended with such ease. I moved through the days, through the tours, lessons, beaches, performances, meals, waterfall, national park, massage, nights out dancing- and can’t believe it was only six days. This experience was transformative and poured into me in ways I couldn’t anticipate. Until next time, thank you! Pura vida.
Elizabeth Mudenyo, Arts Administrator & Poet