Sally Nilsson & Eric Kolesar, The Tula Vida Team
With a shared passion for facilitating profound personal growth and a deep trust in the wisdom of horses and the healing rhythms of nature, Eric Kolesar and Sally Nilsson created Tula Vida Ranch on 85 acres of ancient, off-grid land in a remote corner of Costa Rica—surrounded by volcanoes, lush rainforest, and abundant wildlife.

Running on pure spring water and nature’s rhythm, this living sanctuary is where wild beauty meets deep comfort, and where their herd of 15 free-roaming rescue horses invite profound connection and transformation.

Certified equine experiential facilitator and coach, Eric has been guiding transformation in the wellness space for decades, from yoga studios to adventure retreats to horse pastures. His work—rooted in mindfulness, breath awareness, and the body’s wisdom—helps people balance mind and body and step into their most authentic expression.

Sally’s journey from corporate lawyer to certified life coach and equine experiential facilitator was guided by a golden thread—her profound connection with horses. Her work invites people into authentic self-discovery, where the horses reveal what’s ready to be seen and released.

Grounded in science yet exploring the frontiers of self-realization – often in collaboration with other leading voices in their field – Eric, Sally and the wise Tula Vida horses guide immersive retreat experiences where horse-led experiences, constellations, nervous system regulation, and transformative nature-based practices converge to support authentic self-discovery and lasting change.
Eric Kolesar is a Certified Equine Experiential Learning Facilitator in the Eponaquest model, a Masterson Equine Specialist, an Equine Facilitated Sand Play Practitioner, a Constellations with Horses Facilitator, a Certified Professional Life Coach, a 500-hour Certified Yoga Instructor, a Reiki Master, a Certified Paddleboarding Instructor and trained in multiple modalities of energy work.

Sally Nilsson is an Advanced Certified Equine Experiential Learning Facilitator in the Eponaquest model, Certified Polyvagal Equine Institute Professional, a Certified Professional Life Coach through the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching (IPEC), a Constellations with Horses Facilitator, an Equine Facilitated Sand Play Practitioner and co-creator of the Equine Facilitated Sand Play modality. Click here to learn more.