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July 2026 Sisterhood & Chocolate Retreat
Meet YOur Co-Hosts
Amy Falk Weinberger & Dana Rafal Fink welcome you to
a week of WOW - Women of Wisdom!
It's a journey of celebration, rest, nature, art, and nutritious food. Together we bring our light and joy into the world through a Jewish lens in beautiful Costa Rica. We add sloths, chocolate, and the magic of Pura Vida!
Shabbat Dinner
Preparing shabbat together is good for our souls and according to Jewish tradition, “Shabbat is not simply a good idea, but a Mitzvah.” Lighting candles, breaking bread together, sharing stories, and singing elevates and recharges our souls to help create connectedness.
When Shabbat ends at sundown Saturday,
Preparing shabbat together is good for our souls and according to Jewish tradition, “Shabbat is not simply a good idea, but a Mitzvah.” Lighting candles, breaking bread together, sharing stories, and singing elevates and recharges our souls to help create connectedness.
When Shabbat ends at sundown Saturday, Rabbi Marci Vitkus transitions us to the Havdalah service to welcome the new week of peace and vibrancy.
Meet Rabbi/Cantor Marci Vitkus
Rabbi Marci brings the ruach to Flo Retreat Center for our Shabbat and Havdalah services and the celebration of Rosh Chodesh!
We are so happy to welcome Rabbi Marci back to the jungle.
Flo Studio Art Project
Art and nature converge at Flō’s Art Studio inspired by our Artist-in-Residence, Lisa Mathis, also known as Mona Lisa!
Lisa has inspired hundreds of adults and children to tap into the "inner-artist" that she truly believes we all possess.
"Artists have been so kind to me to share what they have learned and it is my privilege and honor to pass that along to the other artists coming behind me".
Rosh Chodesh - New Moon Celebrations
Rosh Chodesh - New Moon Celebrations
Why the new moon?
In our tradition, each month begins with a new moon. The Hebrew calendar is
the way the Jewish people have tracked time for millennia. For the past few
centuries Rosh Chodesh has been one of Judaism‘s best-kept secrets.
We know how inspiring this practice can be, and we are so excited to share it with you.
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Our Mitzvot projects
Rosh Chodesh - New Moon Celebrations
Our retreats support our local Uvita community. Choose one or both mitzvots to participate in when you visit Flo Retreat Center:
1. Shop at your local second hand stores for children books In English and Spanish.
2. Become a sponsor for the Costa Ballena Lifeguard Program.
July 2024 Sisterhood & Chocolate Retreat
Meet YOur Co-Hosts
Inspiring Each Other
Inspiring Each Other
Amy Falk Weinberger & Gisele Pintchuck welcome you to
a week of WOW - Women of Wisdom!
It's a journey of celebration, rest, and adventure for like-minded women, who wish to continue to bring light and joy into the world through a Jewish lens against the magical and beautiful landscape of Costa Rica. And chocolate is part of the adventure!
Inspiring Each Other
Inspiring Each Other
Inspiring Each Other
“Women need other women in their lives who think they are a big deal. No competition, no backhanded comments, no jealousy, just an ‘I love you, I support you and there is no one on earth like you’ kind of energy.” - Maria Shriver
The Joy of Shabbat
Inspiring Each Other
The Joy of Shabbat
Preparing shabbat together is good for our souls and according to Jewish tradition, “Shabbat is not simply a good idea, but a Mitzvah.” Lighting candles, breaking bread together, sharing stories, and singing elevates and recharges our souls to help create connectedness.