{"id":2261,"date":"2020-07-22T17:04:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-22T21:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine.vacayou.com\/?p=2261"},"modified":"2023-11-03T19:03:56","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T23:03:56","slug":"well-qa-the-retreat-costa-rica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/well-qa-the-retreat-costa-rica\/","title":{"rendered":"Well Q&#038;A: Why Diana Stobo Creates Time and Space to Heal at The Retreat Costa Rica"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When I visited The Retreat Costa Rica in June 2019, I was immediately transported by the sweeping views and energy that surrounds the property because of its location in the middle of crystal mountain in <a href=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/destinations\/central-america\/costa-rica\">Costa Rica<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There were so many things I loved about my time at The Retreat. But my most unusual memory is practicing yoga while a peacock\u2014affectionately known as Tarzan\u2014strutted around the studio!&nbsp; That\u2019s one image that will stay with me forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this Well Q&amp;A, we meet the owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/destinations\/property\/the-retreat-costa-rica\">The Retreat Costa Rica<\/a>, Diana Stobo. I feel like I\u2019ve known Diana&nbsp;for much longer than the three years it\u2019s actually been.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through traveling together on Global Wellness Summit industry trips to <a href=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/destinations\/mexico\">Mexico<\/a>, Thailand and China plus numerous meals in Manhattan, I\u2019ve gotten to know Diana, watching as she&#8217;s created and expanded The Retreat Costa Rica. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her story is a good one and I think you&#8217;ll see why this founder\/owner is a wellness innovator with spectacular taste and superpowers as a chef.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-2261 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/well-qa-the-retreat-costa-rica\/the-retreat-costa-rica_mainpool\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Retreat-Costa-Rica_MainPool-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2287\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2287'>\n\t\t\t\tMain Pool\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/well-qa-the-retreat-costa-rica\/the-retreat-costa-rica_vidamia_pool\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Retreat-Costa-Rica_VidaMia_Pool-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/well-qa-the-retreat-costa-rica\/the-retreat-costa-rica_junior-suite-chan\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Retreat-Costa-Rica_Junior-suite-Chan-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2288\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2288'>\n\t\t\t\tThe Retreat Costa Rica Junior Suite Chan\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/well-qa-the-retreat-costa-rica\/the-retreat-costa-rica_suite-exterior-view\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Retreat-Costa-Rica_Suite-exterior-view-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2278\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2278'>\n\t\t\t\tSuite Exterior View\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/well-qa-the-retreat-costa-rica\/the-retreat-costa-rica_diningroom\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Retreat-Costa-Rica_DiningRoom-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2289\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2289'>\n\t\t\t\tDining Room\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/well-qa-the-retreat-costa-rica\/the-retreat-costa-rica_food-11\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Retreat-Costa-Rica_Food-11-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/well-qa-the-retreat-costa-rica\/the-retreat-costa-rica_pool-sunset\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Retreat-Costa-Rica_Pool-Sunset-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"The Retreat Costa Rica pool\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/well-qa-the-retreat-costa-rica\/the-retreat-costa-rica_vidamia_entrance\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Retreat-Costa-Rica_VidaMia_Entrance-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/well-qa-the-retreat-costa-rica\/the-retreat-costa-rica_vidamia_lobby\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Retreat-Costa-Rica_VidaMia_Lobby-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Vida Mia Healing Center and Spa lobby\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/well-qa-the-retreat-costa-rica\/the-retreat-costa-rica_vidamia_lounge\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Retreat-Costa-Rica_VidaMia_Lounge-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/well-qa-the-retreat-costa-rica\/the-retreat-costa-rica_vidamia_treatment-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Retreat-Costa-Rica_VidaMia_Treatment-2-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Vida Mia Healing Center and Spa treatment\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-retreat-costa-rica-taking-healing-seriously\">The Retreat Costa Rica: Taking Healing Seriously<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1595434769545\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Sallie: What motivates you to do what you do? What is your \u201cWhy?\u201d \u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><em>Diana: I spent over a decade immersing myself in healing my emotional well-being and my confused body.\u00a0It was through food, love, spirit work, emotional release and movement that I found myself and my health thriving. As an innate teacher of life, I desperately want to provide a safe haven for others to thrive as well. My greatest joy that keeps my passions alive is when I hear the healing stories\u00a0and transformations that come from the guests who have visited The Retreat.<\/em><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1595435430142\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Tell us what makes The Retreat Costa Rica different from other Immersive Wellness Resorts? \u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><em>D: I have been so\u00a0fortunate to have traveled the world and to some of\u00a0the best healing centers. I have taken from each place my favorite and most effective parts of\u00a0the experience and built The Retreat around them.\u00a0<br\/><br\/>Providing time and\u00a0space to heal is part of my philosophy. The Retreat creates a soothing blank canvas for each guest to engineer their own healing experience with the right ambiance, coziness and a safe feeling of home. For cultural and familial intimacy, the vibration of our crystal mountain is a perfect setting. The food is thoughtfully and lovingly prepared to soothe and heal the body. We work close to nature on all our\u00a0spa and healing treatments, providing holistic medicine, herbal remedies and ancient philosophies.\u00a0Once our guests visit, they express their profound transformations and vow to return again and again.<\/em><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1595435563811\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">During a visit to The Retreat what are some \u201cnot-to-be-missed\u201d experiences? \u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><em>D: There are so many fun things that inspire and make you feel young and alive. The crystal mountain nature hike with the river swings is a fun\u00a0endorphin release. Cooking classes with our chef not only inspire but show you the simplicity of good food. And a\u00a0consultation with our Ayurveda doctor who prescribes a\u00a0balancing program\u00a0on the spot\u00a0that can quickly shift and change your body, mind and soul into alignment.\u00a0Our traditional\u00a0Ayurveda program is as real as it gets (outside of Kerala, the birthplace of Ayurveda). Which brings me to the\u00a0\u201cnot to be missed\u201d queen bee, The Vida Mia Healing Center and Spa which is a\u00a0masterpiece of\u00a0aesthetics and relaxation. Everything is designed to maximize your healing potential.<\/em><br\/><br\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Retreat-Costa-Rica_VidaMia_Treatment-3-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Retreat-Costa-Rica_VidaMia_Treatment-3-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Retreat-Costa-Rica_VidaMia_Treatment-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Retreat-Costa-Rica_VidaMia_Treatment-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Retreat-Costa-Rica_VidaMia_Treatment-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Retreat-Costa-Rica_VidaMia_Treatment-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Retreat-Costa-Rica_VidaMia_Treatment-3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Retreat-Costa-Rica_VidaMia_Treatment-3-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Retreat-Costa-Rica_VidaMia_Treatment-3-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Retreat-Costa-Rica_VidaMia_Treatment-3-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Retreat-Costa-Rica_VidaMia_Treatment-3-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1595446081772\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Tell us about your cuisine philosophy? \u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><em>D:<\/em> <em>The cuisine is based on my healing\u00a0remedy of\u00a0anti-inflammatory foods. Get Naked Fast is my best-selling book, which includes the\u00a0\u201cknow the no\u2019s\u201d list. These have healed many gastrointestinal issues, balanced hormones\u00a0and helped with weight loss and management, all while exciting and pleasing the palate. Our food is our magic, filled with life force energy and the\u00a0\u201cPura\u00a0Vida\u201d love from the Costa Rican culture.<\/em><br\/><br\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Retreat-Costa-Rica_Food-23-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Retreat-Costa-Rica_Food-23-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Retreat-Costa-Rica_Food-23-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Retreat-Costa-Rica_Food-23-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Retreat-Costa-Rica_Food-23-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Retreat-Costa-Rica_Food-23-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Retreat-Costa-Rica_Food-23-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Retreat-Costa-Rica_Food-23-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Retreat-Costa-Rica_Food-23-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Retreat-Costa-Rica_Food-23-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Retreat-Costa-Rica_Food-23-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1595446171675\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is your \u201cwellness routine?\u201d (food, skincare, fitness equipment, etc)?\u00a0Please name three to five.<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><em>D: Sleep &#8211; sweat &#8211; green juice &#8211; sex<\/em><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1595446188625\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Tell us something that very few people know about you! \u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><em>D: I am an open book, so I think it would be hard-pressed to find something that is hidden &#8211; although\u00a0assumptions are always made about me and the ones that take the time to dig deeper and get to know me will find there are many layers. I am a deep pool of emotion, a\u00a0plethora of knowledge, I have many faces and wear many hats. \u00a0I am a woman of\u00a0substance.<\/em><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1595446133695\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">We know you are a very talented chef!\u00a0Please share a recipe with our readers?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><em>D: Many say our Dark Chocolate Quinoa Cake is the <\/em>&#8220;<em>Best Cake in the World.&#8221; We serve it for Birthday Celebrations here at The Retreat\u2019s Boca Dulce Restaurant.<\/em><\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-cake-in-the-world\">Best Cake in the World<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recipe-for-dark-chocolate-quinoa-cake\">Recipe for Dark Chocolate Quinoa Cake<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-loftocean-shortcode-tabs lo-tabs\"><div class=\"lo-tabs-titles\"><a href=\"#\">Ingredients<\/a><a href=\"#\">Directions<\/a><\/div><div class=\"lo-tabs-content\">\n<div class=\"lo-tab-content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cake\">Cake:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 ounces dark chocolate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00be cup coconut oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 1\/3 cup almond flour\/meal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 cups cooked quinoa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup coconut sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 1\/2 tsp baking soda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tsp cinnamon&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6 oz coconut yogurt (vanilla)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp vanilla powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 large eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc tsp salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ganache\">Ganache:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10 oz dark chocolate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00be cup coconut milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup raspberries for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lo-tab-content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cake-1\">Cake:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preheat oven to 350F degrees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grease a 9-inch spring-form pan with cooking spray.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simmer 2 1\/3 cups water in a medium pot. Place a medium bowl on top of pot and add the 8 ounces dark chocolate and the coconut oil. Stir until fully melted (8-10 minutes). (Keep the medium pot and water on the stove to use later for ganache).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In a large bowl mix almond flour, quinoa, coconut sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In a small bowl, mix coconut yogurt, vanilla, and eggs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the melted chocolate\/coconut oil mixture and coconut yogurt mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until fully incorporated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pour cake batter into the greased pan and bake for 50-55 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let cool slightly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ganache-1\">Ganache:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reheat the water to a simmer in the pot on the stove.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place medium bowl over the water and add chocolate and coconut milk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stir until completely melted and add coconut milk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drizzle the ganache over the cake, top with raspberries and serve!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-diana-stobo\">About Diana Stobo<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"427\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/diana-stobo-the-retreat-costa-rica-chair.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-post-2261 wp-image-2276\" style=\"width:241px;height:360px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/diana-stobo-the-retreat-costa-rica-chair.jpeg 427w, https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/diana-stobo-the-retreat-costa-rica-chair-200x300.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Diana Stobo knows the challenging journey to optimum wellness and has found a way to share her wisdom with others on a similar path. Celebrity chef, best-selling author, health and wellness life coach and founder\/owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/destinations\/property\/the-retreat-costa-rica\">The Retreat Costa Rica<\/a>, she is an innovator in the global wellness industry and self-proclaimed \u201cspa junkie and detox diva.\u201d Diana\u2019s passion for helping people heal themselves is rooted in her past struggles. Battling multiple conditions while raising three children, she decided to take control of her health. Through a combination of nutrition, detoxification, exercise, and meditation, she lost 100 pounds and became a passionate advocate for helping people.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Diana\u2019s specialty has always been food as a modality for change, her education and expertise lie in life transformation and spirit coaching through quantum physics and the Law of Attraction. Her goal at The Retreat Costa Rica is to offer a transformational healing center where guests can escape their daily stresses and reset their internal sense of balance in a nurturing and gentle environment. Her signature wellness programs and gastronomic concepts are offered in a peaceful setting that stills the mind and inspires the soul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Retreat Costa Rica\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iXzFXAAUdUM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Vacayou<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Vacayou [pronounced VACAY &#8211; YOU], we believe that travel has the power to change lives. The power to <strong>revive, rejuvenate and redirect your inner wellness warrior<\/strong>. And that\u2019s why we\u2019re here. Vacayou brings the world of wellness travel to you!<br><br>No matter how far or how adventurous, our team scours the globe to curate the best in wellness travel. But the booking process can often be time-consuming and complicated. We\u2019ve made it much easier for you to <strong>search, discover, and book wellness and active vacations<\/strong>. With Vacayou\u2019s Instant Book, <strong>your dream wellness getaway is now just one click away<\/strong>.<br><br>Start the trip of your lifetime today, with <a href=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/\">Vacayou<\/a>. 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