Reignite your purpose. Restore your energy. Reconnect to why you became a vet.

Veterinary medicine was never supposed to cost you yourself. Join us in the lush heart of Costa Rica for a transformative retreat experience designed exclusively for veterinary professionals. These aren’t just getaways - they're soul-deep recalibrations that combine continuing education, personal renewal, and impactful conservation  at Wild Sun Rescue Center.

Overview Summary

A series of transformational retreats for Veterinary Professionals

Welcome to the Wild Sun Veterinary Wellbeing Retreat series - where professional growth, deep rest, and wild-hearted purpose converge. Across two unique retreats hosted at Wild Sun Rescue Center in Cabuya, Costa Rica, veterinary professionals will earn CE credits while gaining invaluable tools to support mental health, prevent burnout, and reignite passion for the work that matters most.

Whether you’re seeking a deeper connection to your ‘why’, needing a full nervous system reset, or wanting to explore global conservation efforts - this is your invitation.

Retreat menu & Dates

Wellbeing in Veterinary Communications (Certificate Program)
🗓 February 15-21, 2026
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The Thriving Veterinary Professional: Strategies for Sustainable Well-being
🗓 March 1-7, 2026
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Course Summary + RACE CE Credits

Each retreat is designed to offer 10 hours of RACE-approved Continuing Education credits, integrating:

• Mind-body wellness practices

• Compassion fatigue recovery tools

• Trauma-informed communication

• Eco-connection for sustainable resilience

• Collaborative, small-group learning in paradise

Explore the retreat best aligned with your needs and learning goals.

Who This Is For

Veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and students who are: 

• Seeking mental, emotional, and physical restoration

• Longing for meaningful professional development that actually feeds your soul

• Curious about conservation and giving back to wildlife

• Ready to grow beyond the clinic walls while expanding their impact

🌴 Whether you’re deep in burnout, newly licensed, or decades into practice - this is for you.

About Wild Sun Rescue Center

Set on a breathtaking hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Wild Sun is a rescue, rehabilitation, and release center for wildlife in Costa Rica. It’s a place where healing happens on every level - animal, ecosystem, and human. You’ll experience the rare opportunity to connect your veterinary calling with global conservation efforts, hands-on learning, and soul-nourishing nature.

What You Can Expect (Retreat Logistics)

• 7 days / 6 nights at Wild Sun’s private eco-campus

• Daily workshops, group discussions, and wellness sessions

• Optional service work supporting animal care or ecological projects

• Ample time to rest, explore, and reflect

• Gourmet, locally sourced meals and tranquil jungle surroundings

• Community with like-hearted veterinary professionals
  
  
  

Accommodation

Stay in beautifully designed rooms tucked into the lush Costa Rican landscape.
Options include:

• Single Occupancy: Private comfort and calm

• Double Occupancy: Shared with another retreat attendee

• Guest Occupancy: For non-veterinary companions (space limited)

All rooms feature natural decor, AC, coffee and tea station, mini fridge, and jungle and ocean views that make you breathe easier from the moment you arrive.

Fun & Activities

This isn’t just a work trip - it’s a return to joy:

• Guided waterfall hike

• Beach bonfires & stargazing

• Bioluminescent bay tour

• Sunset swims at the infinity pool

• Sound bath and daily yoga

• Optional: chocolate-making, horseback riding, surf lessons, massage, or ATV adventures
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Pricing + How It Works

📍 Course registration: $500 (includes all CE sessions + materials)
🏡 Accommodation, meals, & activities package:

• $3475 – Single occupancy

• $2975 – Double occupancy (both veterinary participants)

• $1500 – Guest occupancy (non-veterinary companion)

Payment plans available. Flights and transportation to and from Wild Sun not included.

👉 View Individual Retreats for Full Breakdown & Add-Ons 

What’s Included

• 6 nights lodging

• 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners

• CE workshops & live sessions

• Group excursions + daily yoga

• Retreat workbook & ritual tools

• Access to Wild Sun Rescue Center

You’ll Leave With...

✅ RACE CE hours in deeply meaningful topics
✅ A regulated nervous system and restored energy
✅ Practical tools to maintain wellbeing in daily veterinary life
✅ Realigned purpose and pride in your profession
✅ New friendships with fellow veterinary professionals
✅ A contribution to global conservation

Our Conservation Commitment

When you join this retreat, you’re not just caring for yourself - you’re supporting wildlife, habitat restoration, and education. A portion of every retreat goes directly to Wild Sun’s mission of conservation, including their pioneering work with endangered spider monkeys and scarlet macaws.

Healing you heals the world.

Speaker Bios

Dr. Corey Blake (February retreat)

Dr. Corey Blake is a leadership and somatics coach, experienced veterinarian, and former practice owner who specializes in nervous system restoration, trauma informed communication, and redefining the experience of leadership.

Dr. Sonja Olson (March retreat)

Dr. Sonja Olson is an experienced emergency veterinarian and wellness coach who helps veterinary professionals manage stress, find balance, and build emotional resilience. With over 25 years in the field, she combines clinical expertise, mindfulness, and neuroplasticity-based coaching to empower individuals and teams to thrive.

What Others Are Saying

💬 Dr. Macey Camplair

"This retreat gave me the space to breathe again. As a full-time emergency vet, I didn’t realize how depleted I was until I arrived. Every session, every conversation, every quiet moment in nature helped me reconnect to myself - and reminded me why I chose this profession in the first place. I returned home with more clarity, confidence, and calm than I’ve had in years."

💬 Dr. Lindsey Miller

"This wasn’t just continuing education - it was transformational healing. I’ve been to plenty of conferences, but nothing has impacted me like this retreat. The balance of personal growth, professional tools, and connection to wildlife reignited my passion for medicine and my capacity to care. I can’t recommend it enough."

💬 Dr. Lura Jones

"Corey and the Wild Sun team created a truly sacred space for vets to heal, learn, and reconnect. The blend of CE, personal development, and conservation made this unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. I felt completely seen, supported, and inspired - and I left with tools to use every day in practice and in life."

💬 Dr. Caitlin Vaughn

“I’ve had the honor of witnessing Sonja in her element - as a speaker, a facilitator, and a true connector of people - and every time, I walk away feeling more grounded, inspired, and connected to what truly matters.

What sets her apart is her genuine kindness, her curiosity about the deeper rhythms of life, and her unwavering commitment to healing - of individuals, communities, and the planet. She doesn’t just talk about wellness; she embodies it. And her ability to create meaningful, transformative experiences is something truly special.

If you’re seeking a guide, a teacher, or a facilitator who brings integrity, warmth, and depth to her work, I cannot recommend Sonja enough. She is the kind of person who leaves a lasting imprint, not just in what she says, but in how she makes you feel.”

Additional retreat leaders and speakers will be listed on each retreat’s page.

Ready to Join Us in Costa Rica?

Two life-changing retreat options. One powerful location. All the restoration you’ve been craving.

👉 Explore Retreat Options & Register Now
(Spaces are limited – don’t wait to reclaim your wild.)

UPCOMING RETREATS:

Feb 15-21, 2026
Dr. Corey Blake
Wellbeing in Veterinary Communications (Certificate Program)

mar 1-7, 2026
Dr. sonja olson
The Thriving Veterinary Professional: Strategies for Sustainable Well-being