Playa Pan de Azúcar, Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste
Up to 35 in group
May 17 - 24, 2025
Retreat Highlights
4 Ayahuasca ceremonies led by gay and queer facilitators
7-week preparation and integration program
Healing workshops focused on gay and queer themes
Daily integration and sharing circles
Daily yoga/movement classes
Breathwork sessions
About this Retreat
Details of this retreat
Reunion’s LGBTQIA2S+ retreats combine plant medicine ceremonies, community building, engaging workshops, and integration circles focused on promoting personal growth, self-acceptance, and a transformative return to our most authentic selves.
This Cultivating Pride & Authenticity retreat is open to all gay, bisexual, and queer men and offers an opportunity to experience community and brotherhood in a safe, highly-supported healing space. We will explore themes such as healing trauma, overcoming shame, self love and acceptance, and living authentically with the transformational power of ayahuasca plant medicine.
From the preparation guide, to the ceremonies, to the daytime workshops and the integration program, everything has been created by a team of gay and queer therapists, facilitators, and plant medicine specialists who understand the unique needs and gifts of our community.
Schedule
Sample Day
7:30 am | Movement
8:30 am | Breakfast
10:00 am | Workshop
1:00 pm | Lunch
2:00 pm | Personal Time
5:30 pm | Pre-Ceremony Meditation
6:00 pm | Ceremony
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Reunion Costa Rica, Playa Pan de Azúcar, Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste
Directions
Arriving for Your Journey
Please do not book your flights until you register for a journey and your Intake Form is approved.
We offer paid group shuttle pick-up on Day 1 of your journey at 2:30 pm (for a 3:00 pm sharp departure) from the Liberia Airport (LIR) and the Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport. The Hilton Garden Inn is 15 minutes from LIR Airport. The Hilton Garden Inn offers complimentary group shuttle transportation to/from LIR Airport.
If you plan to fly in on Day 1 of your journey, your flight must land by 12:00 pm Costa Rica time on Day 1 in order to leave yourself enough time for customs (could take up to 2 hours) for the 2:30 pm shuttle meet-up. We recommend arriving the day before in order to ensure a smooth arrival and give you time to relax and settle in before beginning your journey. Reunion has a preferred rate with the Hilton Garden Inn and instructions for booking will be provided after registration.
You will arrive at Reunion after an approximately 1.5-hour ride through the beautiful sights of Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
Departing After Your Journey
We offer paid group shuttle drop-off to the Hilton Garden Inn or Liberia Airport (LIR) on the final day of your journey. You will arrive back to the airport by 11:30 am.
Check-out at Reunion will be at 10:00 am on the final day of your journey. You may depart directly from Reunion using separate transportation (at an additional cost to you).
We recommend departing at least 1 day after your journey ends. However, if you must fly out on the same day, your flight must depart no earlier than 1:30 pm Costa Rica time .
Accommodation
All our Guest rooms are located just steps from the Pacific Ocean and the warm sands of Playa Pan de Azúcar (Sugar Beach). Intentionally designed to bring the Costa Rican feeling to life and harness the healing powers of Mother Nature, our rooms offer an abundance of natural light and fresh air, making the room your sanctuary. Rooms are comfortably adorned with natural furnishings to harmonize with the beautiful outdoors, and feature thoughtfully curated, organic bathroom amenities to encourage restoration. Relax on your porch and enjoy the sounds of the waves, howler monkeys, and majestic tropical birds, as the warm salt air washes over you.
Queen Room | Double Occupancy
Please note, this option will automatically assign you with a roommate of the same gender.
Your 300 sq. ft room features two Queen-sized beds, a porch with outdoor seating, and an ensuite bathroom with a shower. Designed to harmonize with their surroundings, Reunion rooms feature natural wood furnishings, cotton linens, comfortable mattresses and pillows, and an earthy color palette intended to bring the outdoors in. Rooms include a patio with seating, a private bathroom with shower, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, an in-room safe, a hairdryer, Raw Botanical organic handcrafted bathroom amenities, fresh towel service, and twice weekly housekeeping using all-natural cleaning agents. There is also pure filtered water throughout the property. Laundry services available upon request.
Queen Room | Private
Your 300 sq. ft room features two Queen-sized beds, a porch with outdoor seating, and an ensuite bathroom with a shower. Designed to harmonize with their surroundings, Reunion rooms feature natural wood furnishings, cotton linens, comfortable mattresses and pillows, and an earthy color palette intended to bring the outdoors in. Rooms include a patio with seating, a private bathroom with shower, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, an in-room safe, a hairdryer, Raw Botanical organic handcrafted bathroom amenities, fresh towel service, and twice weekly housekeeping using all-natural cleaning agents. There is also pure filtered water throughout the property. Laundry services available upon request.
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Reunion is directly on Playa Pan de Azúcar (Sugar Beach) on the Pacific Coast of Guanacaste, one of the world’s five Blue Zones. We believe that the land we steward is unique and induces a sense of serenity, safety and nourishment. The sights, sounds, and smells of this almost 40-acre beach-front sanctuary wash over you like a soothing balm of tranquility. Whether spending time fireside, swimming in the ocean, or exploring the forest, you will feel cradled by nature.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Nutritious, locally-sourced food and beverage with vegan and vegetarian options. Allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served.
What's Included
Plant Medicine Ceremonies and Supporting Program with Experienced Medicine Facilitators
Medicine Fees Included
Intention Sessions with Ceremony Leader
On-Site Licensed Medical Clinic and Supervision
Learning Series and Comprehensive Integration
Thorough and Attentive Post-Retreat Integration Program and Community
Embodiment Sessions
Daily Movement and Meditation
Breathwork
Spa
Saltwater Pool
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Organic, Locally Sourced Food and Beverage, with Vegetarian and Vegan Options
Pre-Ceremony Medical Assessment
Responsible, Safe and Ethical Practices
Extensive Safety Protocols, Policies and Travel Measures in Place
Intimate Retreat Sizes and Attentive Support (Maximum of 35 Guests per Retreat)
High Facilitator-to-Guest Ratio
Cradled by Nature Along the Pacific Coast in Costa Rica's Blue Zone
Direct Beach Access Steps from Your Room
Less Than a 1 Hour Drive from Liberia Airport
What's Not Included
Airfare
Optional Shared Guest Shuttle To/ From Liberia Airport (Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport) or the Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
Customer Reviews
4.88 out of 5.0 average rating
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I've drank ayahuasca in Peru and other high end retreat centers - and I keep choosing Reunion!
This was my second trip to Reunion and I am sure I will be back. I have sat with the medicine in a few different places, and Reunion feels like home. The medicine team is outstanding, I can really feel how much they care and I felt supported every step of the way. Help was always there when I needed it. The guidance they give is incredibly helpful, more guidance than I've received elsewhere, and they create an impeccable container so that I could go as deep as possible with the medicine.
Everything at Reunion is intentionally crafted to support big and sustainable transformation. My ceremonies were so deep, profound, powerful, and transformational. Months later I am still feeling the effects and I truly feel that the transformation I was seeking has occurred (and the process is still unfolding).
I can't recommend Reunion enough. It feels like home and I can't wait to go back!
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Not-for-profit center and authentic experience
I went to Reunion as a solo traveler in January. I chose a double occupancy room and was paired with another female solo traveler. The room was very large and comfortable with a great view. And the food was great. One thing that stood out to me was that several people in my class were returning visitors to Reunion.
I felt very supported and cared for in ceremony. There were about 30 people in my group and each ceremony had two facilitators and two shaman. I care deeply about preserving the Indigenous traditions, wisdom and culture of ayahuasca ceremony as we often see a commoditization and commercialization of this ancient wisdom that I am not comfortable with. The fact that Reunion is a not-for-profit center with smaller groups, shaman who center the history and heritage of the medicine and have trained in Peru among other Indigenous cultures, who source their medicine ethically was all a comfort to me (the shaman was also Indigenous).
The itinerary during the week included movement classes, breathwork and sharing circles to help us continue our work outside of ceremony through the week.
They recommended many books and supporting resources for us to continue our healing at home.
Really enjoyed my experience - thank you, Reunion!
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The Reunion Experience: An Ayahuasca Journey...
Recently, I watched a documentary by East Forest entitled "Music for Mushrooms." I was so moved by his story and commitment to psilocybin ceremony that I immediately went to his website to conduct research. That is when I found out that he was going to have a psilocybin retreat at Reunion. Upon further research, I discovered that there is also ayahuasca retreat there and decided to apply for this much needed opportunity.
Honestly, there were a multitude of reasons (e.g. finances, work schedules, relationships, wildfires, etc.) to not fully commit to this experience. Thankfully, with the support of my therapist and supervisor, I was able to fully commit to attending this event and maximize the journey. I am extremely grateful that I did so because it Mama Ayahuasca and Mama Pachamama has transformed my life. Since I journey with severe depression, CPTSD, insomnia, childhood abuse and trauma, each day of my life is based in recovery from these mental health conditions. Although I have been actively working on developing my body and mind, I was in desperate need for a spiritual space, community, and experience to elevate my life.
This is exactly what transpired within the span of a week at Reunion. All of the Contributors are so respectful, responsible, and resourceful. I instantly felt like I was welcome and belong there. As I continue the latter half of my journey back home, I am actively utilizing all of the experiences, resources, memories, and tools that Reunion has afford me. Ultimately, the people who I journeyed with at Reunion are now instrumental to my day-to-day life and I am now part of a global community based on Peace, Love, Unity, and Respect (PLUR). If you are willing and able to attend a retreat here, I highly recommend you do so. Be well.
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Incredible Experience!!!
I partook in the one week Ayahuasca retreat about two months ago and I can honestly say it was a life changing experience in all positive ways. The property was gorgeous, the accommodations were clean and comfortable, the food was delicious, and the staff was amazing! I have already referred several friends to visit. The Ayahuasca experience helped me confront and move past some major life barriers that had been holding me back for decades. I came home renewed and refreshed, with deeper sense of gratitude for my life and my family, and the tools that I needed to make positive change in my life. I cannot say enough about my experience, and those from my retreat who I have stayed in touch with feel the same. If you’re going to experience Ayahuasca, this is the place to do it!
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Exceptional
Stunning views, such a serene atmosphere and an unforgettable experience
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Queen Room | Double Occupancy
$3,850.00
Please note, this option will automatically assign you with a roommate of the same gender.
Your 300 sq. ft room features two Queen-sized beds, a porch with outdoor seating, and an ensuite bathroom with a shower. Designed to harmonize with their surroundings, Reunion rooms feature natural wood furnishings, cotton linens, comfortable mattresses and pillows, and an earthy color palette intended to bring the outdoors in. Rooms include a patio with seating, a private bathroom with shower, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, an in-room safe, a hairdryer, Raw Botanical organic handcrafted bathroom amenities, fresh towel service, and twice weekly housekeeping using all-natural cleaning agents. There is also pure filtered water throughout the property. Laundry services available upon request.
Queen Room | Private
$4,450.00
Your 300 sq. ft room features two Queen-sized beds, a porch with outdoor seating, and an ensuite bathroom with a shower. Designed to harmonize with their surroundings, Reunion rooms feature natural wood furnishings, cotton linens, comfortable mattresses and pillows, and an earthy color palette intended to bring the outdoors in. Rooms include a patio with seating, a private bathroom with shower, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, an in-room safe, a hairdryer, Raw Botanical organic handcrafted bathroom amenities, fresh towel service, and twice weekly housekeeping using all-natural cleaning agents. There is also pure filtered water throughout the property. Laundry services available upon request.
Refund & Cancellation Policy
Payments made will be either refunded or transferred as a credit to a future Reunion journey depending on amount of notice given as per our Terms & Conditions. Credits will expire 12 months after issuance if not used.
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