Hello, and greetings from my perch high in the mountains of Monteverde.

I’m Karen Gordon, founder and director of the Center for Sacred Ecology (once Revive Healing Arts).

Equal parts soul-filled scientist, inspired educator, nature  therapist and wilderness rites of passage guide and steward of the 40-acre Samanea Nature Sanctuary, my roots dive deep into an ever-evolving understanding of how history, heart, energy and mystery work in concert within the habitat of the human form. My attention is drawn to the subtle spaces where mind, body, spirit and stories intersect upon the unique landscape of our lives.

With a 30-year career as a field biologist, restoration ecologist, environmental educator and healing arts professional, my work has flowed from the fjords of the North Atlantic, across the reefs of the Caribbean Sea, through the Peruvian Amazon and up to Costa Rica’s cloud-forested mountaintops.

As a restoration specialist, I am in service to the moments in our lives which call for soul nourishment. It is my delight to craft courses, retreats, immersions and rites of passage experiences in deep nature for those who seek meaning, replenishment and renewal.

It is time that you blossom forward on your path.

Another one of my “greenhouses” tends to the growth and development of those in leadership in the environmental, creative or healing arts who are ready to deepen their vocation work or expand their offerings. Through classes, immersion retreats and mentoring services, I help them soulfully walk their gifts into the world with skill, ease and confidence.

For close to 10 years I was the owner of Monteverde’s highest-rated integrative healing arts studio, where I was honored to serve a steady stream of clients and students in the heart of our little mountain town. I am now based out of my 40-acre Samanea Nature Sanctuary and Farm, tucked in a picturesque village at the base of the world-renowned Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve. If I’m not here or facilitating a course or retreat in another magnificent corner of Costa Rica, you can find me in the the Peruvian Amazon working for my beloved land conservation projects and in service to planet’s master healing plants.

It's all connected.

My authentic connection to the Earth, its systems and elements infuse my professional practice: the essence of who I am and how I serve is woven into a unique, balanced blend of science, soul and spirit. It is a joy to share these gifts with my national community as well as clients, students and retreat participants from around the world.

I invite you to share in some mountain alchemy.

The touchstones of my work . . .

The principles which thread through all ecosystems – energy flow, connectivity and harmony – are the touchstones upon which I return, time and again, in my life. They are what keep me tethered to my path, and to the 40-acre organic farm and nature sanctuary I've joyfully stewarded for 20 years at the base of the world-renowned Monteverde Cloud Forest preserve. This land is my ever-present and very best teacher, and I am honored to be her student and steward.

Whether you are a student, seeker on sojourn, fellow guide or healing arts professional, I am pleased to offer you a bountiful blend of services to ease your journey, providing you with a nourishing and meaningful re-provisioning stop at the top of our green mountain.

I am honored that Revive Healing Arts climbed to be recognized as the #1 health/wellness activity in Monteverde for close to decade. Post-pandemic, I continue to offer services with integrity and soul on our green mountaintop today. I welcome you to join me for a visit during your visit to Costa Rica - or, I am happy to connect with you via Zoom in the comfort of your home! Please ask me about my immersion retreats in Costa Rica and Peru.

Lastly, if you are interested in the list o’ creds...

In addition to my master’s degree in Educational Leadership and post-graduate diploma in Spiritual Direction, I trained at School of Lost Borders as a nature therapist and wilderness rites of passage guide.

I have trained as a birth doula with MamaSol Costa Rica and also provide transition / compassionate end-of-life care to my mountaintop community when called. 

Supported by 30 years of professional instructional experience, as a Reiki Master Teacher (Usui lineage) I offer Reiki training courses with professional certification in retreat-style format, and mentoring opportunities via private or small-group courses and retreats.

If you are wondering whether my services are a good match for you, feel free to meander through the rest of my website, exploring options for wilderness quests, TerraTherapy, TerraTravel, and Reiki training & certification.