Elevate Your
Leadership Potential
LEAD WITH CLARITY & PURPOSE
Our facilitation techniques yield deep transformation. The comfort of our tropical wellness retreat center supports leaders with their forum retreat journey. We specialize in facilitating all-inclusive EO Forum retreats, YPO Forum retreats, Vistage retreats and Chief retreats.
Forum Retreats For
This retreat changed my life! I was initially resistant about going but it inspired major life changes. Now 6 months I have lost 40lbs, have a better outlook about my work, and feel amazing!
JEAN-PAUL ROCAFORT
EO Learning Chair & CEO - BCS Construction
BREAK FREE, DETOX, AND RECHARGE
Reconnect to yourself, nature and life purpose as a leader!
Step away from the responsibilities of executive life. Detox from stress, devices, unhealthy food choices, and other energy-draining habits. Learn unique mindset shift techniques to release these burdens, rejuvenate your well-being, and embrace a lifestyle that supports sustained vitality and focus during our specially designed YPO forum and EO forum retreats.
THE ALTERNAVIDA METHOD:
Our unique facilitation method fosters deep learning and growth. Centered around four core components
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Conscious communication (unlock limiting beliefs, learn what you don’t know about yourself)
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Whole body intelligence (align head, heart and body wisdom through somatic coaching )
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Optimal well-being (experience the foundational elements of self-care for vitality)
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Nature- based Learning (receive inspirational insights from ecosystem designs applicable to life and business)
THE ALTERNAVIDA METHOD
Conscious Communication
Explore the power of conscious communication as a forum, practices that transform your internal dialogue and external interactions. Our methods leverage the wisdom from the Hendricks Institute and the Conscious Leadership Group, for a forum of trust, connection, and mutual respect.
Nature Based Learning
Inspired by the natural world, our EO Forum and YPO Forum retreats encourage you to adopt nature’s principles—adaptability, resilience, and interconnectivity—in your leadership. Shift your perspective and problem-solving strategies by asking, “How would nature do it?”
Whole Body Intelligence
Authentic leadership begins with unlocking the wisdom of your body through somatic intelligence. Our EO forum retreats and YPO Forum retreats teach you to trust your intuition, manage stress effectively, and boost your creativity and productivity—all while immersed in the natural beauty of Puerto Rico.
Optimal Well-Being
Prioritize your self-care as a critical foundation for showing up as the best version of yourself. Each retreat includes organic farm-to-table meals, healthy hydration, stress reducing breathwork, powerful mindfulness techiques, and daily movement out in nature to enhance your physical and mental well-being.
SAMPLE RETREAT TOPICS
We customize all retreat experiences, often creating a unique theme, meeting our guests where they are at adjusting content as needed. The following retreat themes are examples of common topics.
Mental Resilience & Burnout Prevention
Description: Many executives face burnout from constant pressure, isolation in leadership, inability to disconnect, high responsibility with lack of support, lack of self-care and no work-life balance. This retreat is designed to help leaders recognize and address the unconscious root causes of burnout—like their harsh inner critics, impostor syndrome, and comparison. Through introspection, practical tools, and a supportive environment, participants will regain personal strength and clarity, returning to their roles feeling recharged and ready to lead with renewed energy.
Why it’s ideal: Addressing mental health and preventing burnout are crucial for sustaining high performance. This retreat equips leaders with actionable strategies for self-care, clear agreements, and stress management, ensuring long-term success and resilience in leadership.
Healthy Lifestyle Reboot
Description: Ready to move beyond your limiting beliefs and design a healthy, vital lifestyle? This retreat
invites executives to immerse themselves in a holistic reset, focusing on eating nutritious food, improving sleep habits, engaging in daily movement, and reconnecting with nature. We’ll help leaders step away from unhealthy habits, stressors, and distractions, creating a space for deep personal renewal. By integrating these essential healthy lifestyle practices, participants will leave feeling rejuvenated and better equipped to lead with vitality and clarity.
Why it’s ideal: Leaders who prioritize their health create a ripple effect that extends to their teams and organizations. This retreat provides a blueprint for a healthy lifestyle design, ensuring executives return to their roles with more energy, focus, and balance.
Empowered Leadership Mastery
Description: True empowerment comes from within. This retreat will guide leaders in tapping into their intuition and body intelligence, helping them create clear and impeccable agreements with themselves and others. We’ll explore how to overcome fear, trust the natural pace of leadership, and align more deeply with personal and professional values.
Why it’s ideal: Empowered leaders inspire empowered teams. This retreat helps executives unlock the next level of leadership by grounding their decision-making in intuition and emotional intelligence, which leads to clearer communication and stronger, resilient, more agile leadership.
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Access Unlimited Creative Flow & Innovation
Description: This retreat focuses on the science of quieting the inner critic and uncovering the authentic pace and rhythm of your own leadership style. Through reflective practices, revealing exercises, and body-mind alignment, executives will learn powerful tools to tap into their innovative potential and find sustainable, effective ways to drive their organizations forward.
Why it’s ideal: In an era where innovation is the key to success, leaders need to learn how to access and
maintain creative flow. This retreat empowers executives to move beyond constant busyness and embrace the behaviors and mindset required to foster groundbreaking ideas and solutions.
CHALLENGE YOURSELF, TRANSFORM YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE
Our retreats are more than just a getaway—they’re a challenge to grow. With digital detoxes, nutritional reboots, stress reduction practices, and personal growth activities, you’ll leave Casa Alternavida ready to lead with deeper authenticity, vulnerability and passion.
Visit yancywright.com to learn more about our facilitation approach and casaalternavida.com to explore our retreat location.
PERSONAL
TESTIMONIALS
“It's been about six weeks since our EO forum retreat and I wanted to share how much it's impacted me. I've lost 15 pounds—not that the number matters—but I've completely changed my diet for the better. I'm now stretching daily, exercising three times a week, and my body feels amazing! In an unexpected way, you might have even saved my life. I fell through the ice last weekend, and instead of panicking, I remembered our ocean floating breathing exercises, calmed myself, and got out safely!”
MARK SIGEL
CEO Sophia’s Cookies – EO, Minnesota
“I have been in EO for 14 years and this forum retreat was the most inspirational/impactful as Yancy guided us through several transformational exercises that helped me better connect with myself and my EO forum mates. He curated our entire retreat agenda and supported us with one of the deepest forum gatherings to date. Historically, we just have a speaker come for an hour, but it was much better having Yancy the whole time and we all agreed it was our best forum retreat EVER!"
SHANNON SWIFT
Swift HR Solutions - EO, Seattle
This is a very special place with wonderful setting, food, amenities, rooms, art, and best of all...people.
We took a retreat with 8 professional musicians with wide range of ages and personalities and abilities, and EVERYONE loved Casa Alternavida. There is a special vibe to this place and the people who have created it are generous, welcoming and very creative. The rooms very very comfy and beautiful, the chef incredibly talented, yoga instruction and eco-adventures were amazing and deeply respectful to the ecosystem, culture and history of the island.
HILARY PERKINS
Founder & CEO -
Whippoorwill Arts (non-profit)
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Do you facilitate executive forum retreats?Absolutely! We love customizing executive forum retreats to fit your group’s unique needs and goals. Whether it’s well-being, stress reduction, burnout prevention, or conscious communication, we’ve got you covered. Each retreat is crafted to foster connection and growth, creating a supportive atmosphere for your team. Curious about the themes we offer? Check out our executive forum retreat section to learn more! https://www.casaalternavida.com/executive-forum-retreats
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Do you facilitate team-building retreats?Yes, we do! Our immersive corporate and non-profit retreats are designed to foster high-performing teams and inspire innovation. Through the Alternavida method, we will guide you and your team on a journey of personal and professional growth. You will learn practical tools for effective communication, conflict resolution, and practices for continued leadership development. Explore more here https://www.casaalternavida.com/corporate-retreats
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What does Casa Alternavida provide as part of the all-inclusive experience?At Casa Alternavida, we go beyond just providing rooms—we craft an all-encompassing wellness journey! Our all-inclusive experience means we thoughtfully curate every aspect: from cozy sleeping environments, beautiful gathering spaces, and nourishing meals to immersive nature adventures and intentional group activities. Think of us as your event management and wellness team rolled into one, ensuring every moment supports each attendees personal growth in our high-vibration space.
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What types of mental health support do you offer?Our retreats are designed to help professionals reduce stress, overwhelm, anxiety, and burnout, particularly for those in the corporate world. We focus on providing a supportive environment that promotes relaxation, well-being, and personal growth. However, please note that we do not have the specialized facilities or team to handle mental health crises, suicidal ideations, deep depression, or substance detox needs. If you or someone you know requires these services, we recommend seeking specialized support that can provide the appropriate care.
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Do you support retreats led by other practitioners, yoga facilitators, and other group events?Yes, we love working with outside practitioners and facilitators to bring their unique touch to Casa Alterna Vida. Whether it’s yoga, wellness workshops, or team-building events, our space is your canvas. Reach out to us, and let’s create something special together! Learn more here: https://www.casaalternavida.com/host-your-own-retreat
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What is a solo or individual retreat?Our solo retreats are perfect for those seeking personal growth with a touch of adventure! While you focus on your individual journey, you’ll also share the space with a few like-minded seekers, creating a cozy, supportive environment. It’s a personalized, small-group format with plenty of room for introspection and transformation. And to make it even more impactful, we suggest adding on services like Rapid Transformation Coaching. You can find booking availability here or call to inquire about dates if you don’t see availability. https://www.casaalternavida.com/solo-leadership-development
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Can I join an existing themed group retreat?Of course! For individual retreats, check out our Solo Retreat section under “Retreats” on our website. Or, if you’re interested in joining one of our themed group retreats, you can explore what’s coming up under “Themed Retreats.” Both options offer enriching, immersive experiences. https://www.casaalternavida.com/themed-retreats-1 How do I explore if a themed retreat is the right fit for me? If you’re curious whether our retreats align with your goals, we’re happy to connect you with our team or the retreat organizer. Let’s chat and ensure it’s the perfect fit!
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Do you have a staff person staying on-site?Yes, we always have a caring team member on-site, ready to support you with any needs or emergencies, ensuring you feel safe and well-cared-for throughout your stay.
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Do you have any animals on-site?Animal lovers will adore our resident companions: Honey, our beach-loving, nature-adventuring dog, and Sunshine, our intuitive, hypoallergenic cat who also handles pest control duties! These emotional support animals were rescued from the island and are well-trained to make your stay even more heartwarming. Don’t worry, Sunshine won’t invade your personal space—she’s an indoor-outdoor kitty who respects the guest rooms.
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How far are you from the airport?We’re just a short, scenic 30-minute drive from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan. Easy and convenient for a quick start to your retreat adventure!
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Which airport do we fly into?You’ll want to fly into Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It’s the best gateway to our lush, nature-filled retreat.
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Do you provide airport pickups?Yes, we offer airport pickups for the same price as a Taxi to make your arrival as smooth as possible. Our team is here to greet you and get you settled in, except for those rare occasions when flights are significantly delayed or outside the hours of 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. In those cases, we’ll make sure you’re in good hands with a private driver.
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Do you host weddings or other events?While we aren’t your typical wedding venue, we do host intimate, retreat-style celebrations that align with our focus on wellness and personal growth. Think of it as a joyful, mindful experience that blends celebration with introspection.
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Can we bring alcohol for our event or retreat?We’re all about keeping the vibe high and clean, which means no alcohol, smoking or drugs on the property. We focus on low-inflammation diets and detox experiences to help you connect deeper with your journey and each other.
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Do you support plant-based ceremonies?We embrace mindful, legal practices in line with Puerto Rican laws. While we do not host or allow illegal plant-based ceremonies, we love supporting cacao ceremonies—beautiful, heart-opening rituals that align perfectly with our mission.
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Do you accept children at the retreat?We welcome young adventurers who are 12 years or older, excited about wellness, and respectful of the retreat atmosphere. It’s a great environment for families seeking personal growth together! If you have a child that is younger but mature enough, please call us.
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What do you provide in the rooms?We’ve got you covered with all the essentials: beach towels, soft bath towels, washcloths, organic mosquito spray, and more, so you can relax and focus on your retreat.
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How can I contact you for more information?We’d love to hear from you! Reach out via phone, email or our website’s contact form, and let’s start planning your journey to wellness and transformation.
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Where is the best team retreat destination for stress reduction and team bonding?Casa Alternavida in Puerto Rico is a premier destination for team retreats that focus on stress reduction and team bonding. Nestled next to a lush rainforest and close to beautiful beaches, our retreat center combines nature, wellness, and personalized facilitation to help teams reconnect, reduce stress, and strengthen their bonds.
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What are the key elements of a successful team-building retreat?A successful team-building retreat should include intentional activities that foster communication, trust, and collaboration. At Casa Alternavida, we integrate nature adventures, movement classes, conscious communication training, and facilitated group discussions to create meaningful connections and enhance team dynamics.
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Where can I find an EO or YPO Forum retreat in the tropics?Casa Alternavida offers EO & YPO Forum retreats in a tropical setting that encourages deep connections and personal growth. Our tailored retreat topics include: Mental Resilience & Burnout Prevention Healthy Lifestyle Reboot Empowered Leadership Mastery Access Unlimited Creative Flow & Innovation making it an ideal location for EO and YPO Forums seeking transformation in a serene and supportive environment.
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What makes Casa Alternavida the ideal location for executive retreats?Casa Alternavida stands out for its unique blend of wellness, leadership development, and personalized facilitation. We provide an all-inclusive experience that caters to the specific needs of executives, from stress reduction and burnout prevention to team cohesion and personal growth, all set within a peaceful, nature-rich environment.
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How can retreats help reduce stress, overwhelm, and anxiety in professionals?Retreats at Casa Alternavida are designed to remove professionals from their usual environments, allowing them to disconnect, recharge, and refocus. Through mindfulness practices, nature immersion, movement classes, and stress management techniques, our retreats offer a holistic approach to reducing stress, overwhelm, and anxiety.
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What should I look for in a leadership development retreat?A great leadership development retreat should offer a mix of personal growth opportunities, practical skills training, and immersive experiences that challenge participants to think about their lifestyle and leadership differently. Casa Alternavida’s leadership retreats include conscious communication, decision-making under pressure, and reflective practices in nature to develop well-rounded, mindful leaders.
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Why choose a wellness retreat over a traditional team-building event?Wellness retreats provide a deeper level of transformation than traditional team-building events by focusing on the whole person. Casa Alternavida’s wellness retreats combine physical, mental, and emotional well-being practices that not only build team dynamics but also foster individual growth, making the experience more impactful and long-lasting.
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Where can I take my team for a wellness-focused retreat in Puerto Rico?Casa Alternavida is the perfect choice for a wellness-focused retreat in Puerto Rico. Our all-inclusive packages provide everything from healthy meals and guided nature experiences to expert facilitation and movement classes, creating a comprehensive retreat that supports your team’s well-being.
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How does Casa Alternavida support corporate teams in overcoming burnout?We specialize in retreats that address the root causes of burnout among corporate teams, which is unhealthy communication. Through a combination of stress management techniques, mindfulness practices, and opportunities to reconnect with nature, Casa Alternavida helps teams unwind, re-energize, and develop sustainable practices to prevent burnout.
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What is the best retreat center for conscious communication training?Casa Alternavida is renowned for its focus on conscious communication. Our retreats integrate somatic coaching exercises that enhance listening skills, foster open dialogue, and promote authentic connections, making it an ideal setting for teams and leaders looking to improve their communication skills in a supportive environment.
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Can I find retreats that combine nature adventures with leadership development?Yes, Casa Alternavida seamlessly blends nature adventures with leadership development. Our retreats include guided hikes, beach adventures, and reflective activities that are designed to enhance leadership skills while reconnecting participants with the natural world.
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What are the benefits of an all-inclusive wellness retreat for executives?An all-inclusive wellness retreat at Casa Alternavida takes the stress out of planning and allows executives to fully immerse themselves in the experience. From tailored agendas and nourishing meals to guided activities and expert facilitation, everything is designed to support relaxation, personal growth, and leadership development.
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How do I find a retreat center that supports personal growth and professional development?Look no further than Casa Alternavida, where personal growth meets professional development. Our retreats are crafted to provide meaningful experiences that challenge participants to grow both personally and professionally, with a focus on well-being, conscious communication, and leadership skills.
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Which retreat centers offer tailored experiences for leadership and executive teams?Casa Alternavida offers fully tailored retreat experiences specifically designed for leadership and executive teams. Our customized approach ensures that each retreat addresses the unique needs of your group, from strategic planning sessions to team-building activities that foster trust and collaboration.
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Where can I host a retreat that includes movement classes, nature exploration, and relaxation?Casa Alternavida is your ideal retreat center for a holistic experience that includes movement classes, nature exploration, and plenty of relaxation. With a dedicated team of facilitators, our retreats provide a perfect balance of structured activities and free time to unwind in a beautiful, natural setting.
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What kind of retreats are best for professionals looking to detox from technology and stress?Casa Alternavida’s wellness retreats are designed specifically for professionals needing a break from technology and the daily grind. Our programs emphasize mindfulness, digital detox, nature immersion, and stress reduction techniques that help participants reset and find balance.
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How does Casa Alternavida integrate nature and wellness into its retreat programs?We believe that nature is a powerful healer and guide. Casa Alternavida’s retreat programs integrate nature and wellness through activities like group coaching and interactive workshops during guided hikes, beach adventures, outdoor meditation, and reflective time in the rainforest, creating a serene environment that supports deep personal growth.
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What should I expect from a wellness retreat for corporate professionals?Expect a thoughtfully curated experience that balances structured wellness activities with opportunities for relaxation and reflection. At Casa Alternavida, corporate professionals can engage in mindful movement, team-building exercises, stress management workshops, and personalized coaching, all designed to rejuvenate and inspire.
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What are the best retreats in the Caribbean for personal growth and team building?Casa Alternavida is one of the best retreat centers in the Caribbean for personal growth and team building. Our unique combination of beautiful natural surroundings, expert facilitation, and customized wellness programs creates the perfect backdrop for transformative experiences.
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Can retreats at Casa Alternavida help my team improve collaboration and communication?Absolutely! Our retreats are designed to improve collaboration and communication among team members through interactive workshops, conscious communication training, and team-building activities that promote openness and trust in a supportive, nature-infused environment.