A Magical Retreat in Costa Rica

I have been practicing Yoga with Candace for several years now in New Smyrna Beach. I have attended not only her mini retreats @ our local yoga studio but also participated in the Costa Rica retreat in 2024.

She is one of the most warm, kind, and calming souls I have ever met. One feels immediately safe in her presence. The Costa Rica Retreat venue was magical. Excellent food; Welcoming staff; accommodated all our various dietary requirements. Excursions were an adventure and everyone could participate at their level of comfort. Of course, yoga sessions each morning and evening were always relaxing and meditative.

Friendships were developed throughout the week facilitated by Candace’s excellent facilitator skills. An added bonus is always when her husband Damien joins us as he did on this retreat!

An Unforgettable Journey Through South Africa

In spring 2025, I attended an incredible retreat hosted by Candace, a gifted yoga instructor, and her husband, Damien, an experienced guide.

I had always wanted to go to Africa but wasn’t sure where I wanted to go or if it would even happen. I am not used to any kind of group travel. I have always just traveled on my own, creating my own itinerary. It’s hard for me to give up creative control. However, once I read the very detailed description of the offerings on this 2-week exploration of Cape Town and the bush, my interest was captured immediately!

Candace organized this trip to include the absolute best of these areas. Being from Cape Town herself, I felt I could completely trust her, and it paid off! Not only did I feel welcomed from the very moment I stepped foot in the lovely home where we spent the first week and a half, but I felt totally at home with Candace and Damien the instant we met. Each day was carefully planned out, filled with mindfulness, healthy foods and activities, and exploration of the magnificence of South Africa. This couple is so knowledgeable and passionate about travel and sharing their wealth of experience.

For someone who was a bit ambivalent about letting go and allowing herself to be taken care of and pampered, I can say with 100% joy and appreciation that I would happily follow them anywhere.

You will not only NOT be disappointed on a retreat hosted by these two amazing humans, but you will come away with incredible memories of an incomparable journey of a lifetime.

Review for South Africa Trip

In April 2025, my husband and I embarked on an adventure of a lifetime with Candace & Damien Britton to South Africa. Knowing that our beloved hosts are from Capetown and also renowned international travelers gave us peace of mind to book the trip and it was truly a remarkable experience.

Candace was incredibly well-organized prior to the 15-day trip. She provided a detailed & full itinerary, hosted zoom calls so we could meet with our fellow travelers & ask her any questions, suggested the best & most useful items to pack (charcoal, sandcloud towel, versatile/multi-use clothing were all excellent & well-used recommendations) & made the planning fun and easy. They greeted us warmly at the airport and gifted us a sweet welcome basket upon our arrival at the hotel. We had the most delightful accommodations, the most delicious breakfasts and Candace provided Zen-like yoga sessions every day! Damien told us all about the history & nature of all the sights & his enthusiasm to share his hometown was endearing and so appreciated!

From admiring the adorable & tiny penguins at Boulders Bay to kayaking past hand-sized starfish off the Capetown coast, to experiencing the thrill of hiking through mind-boggling biodiversity in the fynbos biome of Table Mountain (did you know Table Mountain alone has more plant species than the entire United Kingdom?!), to surfing, shopping, exploring, enjoying a 13-course, South African meal with drumming, dancing and traditional facepaint art, and all culminating with the multiple safari game rides through Pilanesburg National Park- where we were blessed to watch the stunning elephants, rhinos, hippos, springbok, giraffes and so many more native animals in their natural habitat- well, it left us breathless with awe & wonder.

Candace and Damien have a gift of putting their clients at ease and making us ALL feel like world travelers. Their confidence, experience, knowledge and adaptability are what place them in the tier of excellence for retreat leaders.

They guided Jason & I on a journey of a lifetime & I would highly recommend traveling with them for YOUR international adventure!

Three Adventures, Countless Memories

Three trips, three completely different adventures—and memories I’ll treasure for a lifetime! I’ve traveled with Traveling with Candace and Damien to Tulum in fall 2022, South Africa in spring 2023, and Italy in fall 2026. Each destination has been its own incredible experience, with no cookie-cutter itineraries or “been there, done that” feeling.

One of my favorite things is the small-group atmosphere. You get to know the people you’re sharing these adventures with, and those connections become part of what makes the trips so special.

Candace and Damien bring a wealth of knowledge and a personal touch that makes every adventure memorable. From the top-notch excursions to the wonderful amenities, I’ve seen and done things I once only dreamed about—and some I never even imagined I’d have the opportunity to experience!

They’ve officially spoiled me for traveling with anyone else. I’m already looking forward to wherever they take us next!

A Life-Changing Retreat in Mexico

Thank you for the most amazing retreat, in Mexico!! I traveled from South Africa, and what an absolute joy to not only have everything arranged for:- excursions, yoga, vegan foods, diving, beaches, markets wow but I felt totally cared for and looked after in a country that many told me ‘To Be Careful”.

Mexico and Tulum – my stay at Holistica was life changing, the authentic experiences you arranged with a shaman – sweat lodge – sound healing and cacao ceremony was incredible, healing on a deeper level. Your classes were perfect by the end of my stay I was able to do poses that I could not do day one!!!

I highly recommend anyone to do a retreat with you, I travelled alone and am over 60. Change you life, by changing your mind, we read and hear from many great yogi masters, well by experiencing retreats with Candace’s Yoga Retreats and adventures arranged by Damien; their offerings this will manifest for you a massive change in your life.

Thank you so much.