MYSTIC RAPTURE
Couples Intimacy Retreat
An entirely different doorway into intimacy.
Costa Rica, May 1 - 8 2027
Intimacy • Freedom • Pleasure • Adventure • Love
Join Amara
Let Amara and her dedicated team gently guide you and your beloved into a private, soul-stirring sanctuary, where intimacy transforms into both adventure and art.
Picture a week in a lush Costa Rican haven—where slow, passionate moments draw you irresistibly closer. Feel the beauty of your connection unfolding anew with every touch, every glance.
Imagine your footprints in the sand, hand in hand at sunset, the only thing on your agenda: deepening into each other.
Here, love becomes a numinous journey. Luxuriate in inspired, sacred moments, crafted exclusively for a small, select group of couples who cherish connection as a living, mysterious adventure of joy and bliss.
What if intimacy could move?
I have spent decades exploring what helps human beings come closer—through relationship, sexuality, ceremony, touch, inquiry, pleasure and the mysteries of the body.
And lately, something new has been calling me.
Move freely.
Something unlocks when the body is allowed to move without having to know where it is going.
An entirely different
doorway into intimacy.
A little about what is changing in Mystic Rapture—and why I am inviting couples into a different kind of exploration this year.
Romance & Adventure
Laughter, curiosity, adventure and the freedom to discover each other again.
Pleasure Without Performance
Pleasure as a way of paying attention—not something you have to achieve.
Tenderness & Depth
Quiet, honest connection, vulnerability, witnessing and the kind of intimacy that doesn't need to be rushed.
There are things we talk about for years...
And there are things we can only discover by living them.
Mystic Rapture is a week for couples who are ready to step outside the familiar ways they know themselves—and each other—and discover what becomes possible when the body is given room to breathe, move, play, feel and freely respond.
Because sometimes intimacy doesn’t need another conversation.
Sometimes it needs a new experience.
~ A different rhythm.
~ A little more space.
~ A little less knowing.
And sometimes, when we stop trying so hard to get somewhere, something inside us begins to move on its own.
You don't have to become someone else to fall in love again.
You may simply need enough space to meet the person who is already here.
The person underneath the habits.
Underneath the roles.
Underneath the stories you have told each other—and yourselves—for years.
The person who still wants to laugh.
Who wants to be surprised.
Who wants to be touched differently.
Who wants to dance.
Who wants to be desired.
Who wants to be seen without having to explain everything first.
Mystic Rapture is an invitation into those rooms.
And then there's
Costa Rica.
A place where the ordinary rhythms of life begin to loosen.
Ocean.
Jungle.
Warm air.
Birdsong.
Long meals.
Bare feet.
Moonlight.
Time.
You may wake up one morning and realize you have not checked the clock.
You may find yourself laughing with your beloved about something that would have seemed completely unimportant at home.
You may walk down the beach holding hands and suddenly feel how much life there still is between you.
That matters.
Because intimacy needs somewhere to breathe.
Seven Day Flow
Day 1 — Arrival & Soft Landing
Arrive. Exhale. Let the ordinary world fall away.
Day 2 — Awakening the Body
Presence, sensation, movement and the beginning of body inquiry.
Day 3 — The Art of Meeting
What happens when you meet the person in front of you—not the person you think you know?
Day 4 — Adventure & Play
A day to step outside the familiar and let curiosity lead.
Day 5 — Pleasure & Connection
Exploring pleasure without performance, expectation or having to get somewhere.
Day 6 — Depth & Celebration
Ceremony, intimacy, tenderness and the joy of being fully alive together.
Day 7 — Integration & Blessing
What are you taking home? What has changed? What wants to continue moving?
A small circle of couples
Mystic Rapture is intentionally intimate. Couples complete a short application and have a personal conversation with Amara before joining us. Not because you need to prove anything.
Because this kind of experience is best when the people in the room are genuinely willing to participate, explore and respect the boundaries of themselves and others.
Mystic Rapture is ideal for:
want to deepen and enliven an already-existing relationship
are curious about discovering new dimensions of intimacy
are willing to participate rather than simply observe
want spaciousness, adventure, pleasure and play
Mystic Rapture is not:
couples therapy
place to resolve acute relational crisis
a substitute for treatment of major unresolved trauma
You don't need a perfect relationship.
You do need willingness.
Curiosity.
Respect.
And a willingness to be surprised.
Your Week Includes:
*Private accommodations
*Meals
*Guided explorations
*Embodiment practices
*Curated adventures
*Private time as a couple
*Ceremony
*Personal support
Space is intentionally limited to just 8-10 couples, ensuring privacy and personalized guidance.
Meet Your Facilitators
Amara Charles ~ Light Weaver Keeps the Fire
I have spent more than three decades exploring the territories where intimacy, sexuality, spirituality, embodiment and relationship meet.
I am the author of The Sexual Practices of Quodoushka and the creator of Mystic Rapture and Deeply Bonded Love.
But these days, I am less interested in giving people answers than I am in helping them discover what their own bodies, hearts and relationships already know.
I know how to build the container.
I know how to keep the fire.
I know how to walk people toward a threshold.
And then I want to see what they do with the door.
Shyena Venice ~ Soaring Golden Eagle
Shyena Venice is a health and wellness expert and co-creator of Deeply Bonded Love.
She's an avid adventurer who has travelled the world helping men and women feel vibrantly healthy and alive in their bodies, minds and spirits.
She's also musician and a master masseuse who brings her light-hearted, healing touch to uplift and enlighten the spirit within everything she does. Her mission is to uplift and inspire others to feel vibrantly alive—and bring joyful, embodied love into every moment.
FROM AMARA
What couples discovered:
"Meeting the Pleasure Edge"
"My biggest 'aha' from Mystic Rapture was finding out how much pleasure I left on the table. I didn't think of myself as someone who said, well, you know, that's me, and that's just what it is. But apparently I would, because I was afraid and ashamed, I set a rule in our relationship that we would do it twice a week for sure. And. We would have all night long. 'cause I knew I could do THIS twice a week.' But now I, we, in this time, we experimented with connecting every day and oh my God, I really thought that there's a whole bunch more pleasure in the, the yellow part of the curve. You know, it wasn't just the, not just reaching for the 'amazing one.' But having something consistent, I was willing to do an experiment and try something in this container where we're all experimenting to find out what is our Pleasure Edge, and it was just one exercise that the Amara put together where she said, 'find your edge and breathe and see if you can rest and go further'. And that, just thinking about that thing, it slowly penetrated. And seeded and grew and we nourished this and now we're going home. We're continuing."_ Mark, Past Participant
"We have gone places that we have never gone to."
"My favorite thing has been the new connection that I have made with my lover. We have gone places that we have never gone to.. The biggest change that I saw in myself was learning to surrender more fully to my partner. The biggest change in my partner? He began to open his heart in the most beautiful way.” – Emily, Past Participant
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens when you give love somewhere new to go?
What can we expect from the Mystic Rapture Retreat?
Once we have spoken and you have registered for this retreat, you will receive a welcome packet containing a comprehensive list of everything needed to ensure an unforgettable experience.
Mystic Rapture is a week of guided exploration, spaciousness, adventure and connection for couples who want to deepen and enliven their relationship.
There will be structure, but the week will not be over-programmed. We will explore embodiment, movement, inquiry, pleasure, communication, play, ceremony and time together as a couple.
Some experiences will be guided. Some will be shared as a group. And some of the most meaningful moments may happen when you are simply given the space to discover each other in a new way.
Before the retreat, you will receive a welcome packet with everything you need to prepare.
Will we have enough private time as a couple?
Absolutely.
Spaciousness is an important part of Mystic Rapture. Alongside our guided experiences, there will be plenty of time for you to be together privately—to rest, explore, have an adventure, wander, talk, make love, or simply do nothing at all.
You are not coming to Mystic Rapture to be busy for seven days.
You are coming to have somewhere new to breathe together.
How many couples will atttend?
We are intentionally keeping Mystic Rapture small so that there is a sense of intimacy, ease and personal connection within the group.
We anticipate approximately 8–12 couples, with private accommodations for each couple.
We will share some meals and experiences together, while leaving plenty of room for each couple to have their own experience of the week.
What kinds of practices and experiences will we explore?
The heart of Mystic Rapture is curiosity.
We may explore movement and body inquiry, partner practices, communication, pleasure, sensuality, play, nature, ceremony and other experiences designed to help you become more available to what is actually here between you.
You will not be asked to perform intimacy or to do something simply because someone else is doing it.
The invitation is to discover.
Will there be nudity?
There may be moments of appropriate nudity within the retreat environment, but there is no expectation or requirement to be nude.
There will be no explicit sexual activity in group settings.
Every person chooses their own level of participation, and consent, comfort and personal boundaries are respected throughout the retreat.
What if we are shy or nervous about group experiences?
That's completely okay.
You do not need to arrive as the most adventurous couple in the room.
Many people feel a little nervous when entering an unfamiliar experience. We create clear agreements and invitations rather than pressure.
You always have the right to say yes, no, not yet, or choose a different way of participating.
Curiosity is welcome. Performance is not required.
Is Mystic Rapture couples therapy?
No.
Mystic Rapture is an experiential retreat, not couples therapy or trauma treatment.
It is intended for couples who have enough stability and willingness in their relationship to explore something new together.
You do not need to have a perfect relationship. You may have challenges, patterns or places where you want to grow.
What matters is that you are both willing to participate, listen, respect boundaries and remain curious about what is possible.
Mystic Rapture is not appropriate for couples currently experiencing acute relational crisis or seeking treatment for major unresolved trauma.
Amara has been a relationship coach for over thirty years. During this retreat, Amara will privately with each couple. Private issues may be discussed to overcome challenges and deepen your intimate experiences.
How will our privacy be respected?
Your privacy matters deeply to us.
We establish clear agreements around confidentiality, consent, photography and participation. Couples are never required to share personal information or experiences they do not wish to share.
And throughout the retreat, each person remains responsible for their own boundaries and choices.
How do we reserve a room?
Because Mystic Rapture is intentionally small, couples begin with a short application and a personal conversation with Amara.
This gives you an opportunity to ask questions, understand the experience more fully, and make sure the retreat feels like a good fit for both of you.
Once you are accepted, your deposit secures your place.
What is included?
Your Mystic Rapture experience includes:
Private accommodations
Meals during the retreat
Guided explorations and embodiment practices
Partner experiences and group experiences
Curated adventures
Ceremony and integration
Ample private time as a couple
Travel to Costa Rica is not included.
Specific accommodations, arrival information and additional practical details will be provided as part of your welcome materials.
What is the investment?
The investment for Mystic Rapture is $8,000 per couple.
A $1,000 deposit is required to secure your place following acceptance.
The remaining balance is due February 1, 2027.
Because the retreat is intentionally small and significant commitments are made on your behalf in advance, payments are non-refundable.
Please review the complete cancellation and transfer policy before registering.
What is the Cancellation policy?
What is the cancellation policy?
Once your place is reserved, payments are non-refundable.
If circumstances prevent you from attending, payments may be transferred to another Amara Charles program within the 18 month applicable transfer period, subject to the terms of the transfer policy.
We require you to have travel insurance that includes coverage for unexpected illness, emergencies and trip interruption.
Can we ask questions prior to registering?
Absolutely.
In fact, we encourage it.
Every couple who applies will have an opportunity to speak with Amara so you can ask questions, share anything you feel is relevant, and get a sense of whether Mystic Rapture is right for you.
You don't have to decide from a webpage.
Come have a conversation with us.Yes! Please click the link below to set up a 15 minute call with Amara Charles or Shyena Venice. Note: We will be speaking with each couple who applies for this retreat to ensure all your questions are addressed.
BOOK AN INQUIRY CALL HERE:
book.amaracharles.com/widget/bookings/amara-checkin
To begin the conversation, you may fill out a brief application to express interest in this retreat, and we will get back to you with more information
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Will there be travel support and more details offered?
Absolutely.
Detailed location, travel suggestions and essential items to bring will be included in your welcome packet which you will receive well in advance of your retreat.
Pura Vita.
Thank You.
Maybe that's the question I am most interested in exploring with you.
Not how to fix your relationship. Not how to become a better couple. But what might become possible when you step outside the familiar for a little while and give yourselves room to discover each other again.
After all these years together, there may still be parts of you your beloved hasn't met. There may be ways of touching, listening, moving, playing and being together that simply haven't had the space to emerge.
That's what I want to explore in Mystic Rapture.
You don't need to know exactly what you're looking for before you come. You just need enough curiosity to be willing to find out.
May 1–8, 2027 · Costa Rica
If something in you is responding to this, I'd love to talk with you about it. We'll have a conversation, answer your questions, and see together whether this experience feels right for the two of you.
Perhaps you will dance. Perhaps you will fly.
And perhaps you'll come home knowing something about each other that you couldn't have discovered any other way.
