Cure Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Addiction - The Medicine Journey - Psilocybin Group Retreat in Costa Rica

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Guanacaste Province, Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rica
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Up to 8 in group
Date
February 10 - 16, 2026

Retreat Highlights

  • Psychedelic Experiences
  • Soul Healing
  • Group Retreat
  • Costa Rica
  • Psilocybin Mushrooms
  • Life-Changing Experience

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Details of this retreat

The Medicine Journey - Psilocybin Group Retreat - If you are seeking relief from depression, anxiety, PTSD, or addiction, this retreat is for you.

In this retreat, we will explore an alternative approach to mental health and planetary wellbeing.

Part mystery and part wisdom, mushrooms produce molecules that fit receptors in the human brain and body. When we ingest this magical medicine of nature with an intent to heal—and we listen deeply and learn to interpret the messages accurately—we learn from them.

The Medicine:

Psilocybin has a gentle and kind way of highlighting for us the very thing that needs our attention. While it is magic in many ways, it isn't a quick fix. It is a supportive method to ease the severity and intensity of what we are experiencing and helps us move through life and its challenges with a little more ease. It is imperative to your journey to receive guidance and to learn the tools to enhance and increase the benefits that the medicine offers on its own. Additionally, the medicine opens up new portals of creativity, passion, and empathy that have the power to enhance anyone's life.

Scientific Research Shows Benefits of Psilocybin Use Include:

Improved connections between brain regions

Freeing up of long-held mental and emotional patterns

Decreased depression

People Often Experience. . .

Powerful emotional shifts

Shifts away from self-focus and excessive rumination

Deeper connection to their Life's purpose

Reconciliation from past trauma/distress

Increased positive mood

Intense love and gratitude

A refreshed and renewed perception of Life

This retreat includes two medicine journeys and two integration sessions, which Rev. Jacqui Ruiz and Taryn Swanepoel will co-facilitate.

For This Retreat You Handle:

Your flight and transportation (we can assist with this or coordinate your pickup/dropoff for an additional fee)

We’ll Handle The Rest:

Lodging, 3 meals per day, medicine and medicine integration sessions.

Pricing:

$4,500 per person ****$3,500 if paid in full by December 31st, 2025.

Discount for couples or a shared room $8,000 Save $1000 or **** $6,500 if paid in full by December 31st, 2025.

Please reach out with any questions or to schedule a 20-minute introductory call to explore if this medicine and retreat are the right fit for you.
This retreat always fills up fast! Don't hesitate and miss your opportunity this year!



. . .YOU WILL LEAVE WITH A REFRESHED AND RENEWED PERCEPTION OF LIFE.

"If you plan to immerse yourself into your healing . . .

Our team of loving and compassionate facilitators invite you to our sanctuary for a transformational experience of connection with yourself along with Mother Nature and all of her gifts”


Location: Costa Rica, The Energy Vortex

Date: 6 Days - Group Retreat - for a small group of 8 people max to ensure an intimate and powerful experience


What's Included:
2 Full Psychedelic Sessions
Experiential Exercises
Integration Coaching
Intention Tea Ceremonies
Breath Work & Guided Meditation Sessions
Body Movement/Energy Release and Renew Experiences
Private Lake Access
Morning Silence
3 Meals per Day except on day 1 and day 6; which includes 1 meal.

Airport Shuttle - Pick up and departure available upon request (additional fee)


Sample Daily itinerary:
Day 1:
Settle into your Accommodation
Connection - Meet and Greet
Opening Dinner Ceremony
Pre-ceremony valuation

Day 2:
Morning Silence
Morning Movement
Intention Tea Ceremony
Experiential Experience
Integration Session
Reflections

Day 3:
Morning Silence
Morning Movement
Connection Session
A workshop on Self-Discovery
One on One Integration Sessions
Free time for Exploration, Rest, and Reflection

Day 4:
Morning Silence
Morning Movement
Intention Tea Ceremony
Experiential Experience
Integration Session

Day 5:
Morning Silence
Morning Movement
Intention Tea Ceremony
Experiential Experience
Psychedelic Session
Integration Session

Day 6
Morning Silence
Morning Movement
Connection Session
What's Next - A workshop on Expansion
Closing Ceremony - Breakfast - Acknowledgements


Accommodations:
In the beautiful jungle is a sacred paradise oasis intentionally designed for soulful healing experiences. Your room is equipped with a private restroom and hot water shower.

Delicious freshly homemade vegan and vegetarian meals and snacks using local organic ingredients.


Retreat Price: USDollars - $4,500.00 Individuals/$8,000.00 Couples


Ceremonies

We only work with the tried, trusted, and approved farmers. All retreat ceremonies are led by experienced facilitator Rev. Jacqui Ruiz along with Taryn Swanepoel, and assisted by trained staff hand-picked for their compassion, kindness, alignment, and emotional intelligence training.

Our facilitation team has combined years of experience at facilitating for many guests. We are a team that works in harmony with each other and have been intentionally deepening our connection in preparation of synergy to safely and effectively hold space for our guests during retreat AND throughout the week.

This retreat is designed with your emotional and soulful desires in mind. Because you are you and we honor YOU. No other retreat will be like it.


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Extra Activities Available
Tours and Activities - Extra activities can be arranged at an additional cost.

Spa Treatments
Reiki Treatments
Bird Watching
National Parks
Night Hikes
Lake Kayaking
ATV Riding
Kayak or Paddle Board
Hanging Bridge Experiences and more.



Recommended Items to Bring to Your Medicine Journey Retreat:
Items recommended are for your comfort, safety & efficiency.

• Flashlight
• Insect repellant
• Water bottle
• Sunglasses
• Photo taking device
• Rain poncho or jacket
• Swimming Attire
• Clothing for Nature Walks
• Warm clothing for cool evenings
• Journal and Pen
• Eye cover or bandana


Costa Rica is an Energy Vortex

An energy vortex is a specific location on Earth, which acts as a swirling center of energy, containing more earthly energy than any normal place would. One common belief regarding energy vortexes is that they exist at the intersections of Ley lines or the lines of natural energy that make up the Earth’s electromagnetic field. The fact that Costa Rica is an Energy Vortex, creates a very potent ecosystem for immense life shifts and transformations. The high energy that this land has amplifies all the experiences here.

We can hardly wait to welcome you. Pura Vida!
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Schedule

Sample Daily itinerary:
Day 1:
Settle into your Accommodation | Connection
Opening Dinner Ceremony

Day 2:
Morning Movement
Intention Tea Ceremony
Psilocybin Ceremony
Integration Sessions

Day 3:Morning movement
Into-Me-You-See – A Workshop on Intimacy (You with You)
Reflection
Integration Session
Closing Acknowledgement Ceremony
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon Embracing Your Light LA, Guanacaste Province, Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rica

Directions

Liberia Airport is closest at 2 hours away. San Jose Airport has more flights at a slightly less expensive is 3.5 hours away.

Accommodation

Spacious Rooms with private bathrooms with hot water showers for Individuals, shared, or couples.

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Venue & Amenities

A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent
Multiple Locations available throughout Costa Rica. Location is determined by the clients desire and intention; i.e.: beach experience, mountainous experience, solitude, adventure.

Meals

Menu Types

Day 1 - Dinner Day 2 - 5: 3 Meals Day 6: Breakfast Includes tea/water/juices

What's Included

  • Psychedelic Sessions, Integration Coaching, Meals, Lodging, Breathwork Sessions, Body Movement Therapy, Nature Collaborations

What's Not Included

  • Flight, transportation, additional excursions, spa treatments

Customer Reviews

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Grounded and Present
Jacqui felt safe the moment I met her. Our first video interview is when I felt for sure Jacqui is who I want to guide me. She is warm and welcoming and full of knowledge. She definitely knows what she is doing and I am so glad I found her.

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Unforgettable experience
I completed my group work with Jacqui and am already applying the tools and insights I gained from this work. This is a group experience like no other I have ever done. Jacqui's exercises, way of guiding, and wisdom is what made this experience so great. I can already see the impact this experience is having on my life. I am eager to see what's to come and for my next experience with Embracing Your Light.

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Modern day Mother Teresa
Jacqui is an angel on earth with a heart of gold. Her presence is warm and comforting AND she does not hold back from expressing what most people will hold back from saying if it is something you need to hear - I needed to hear! Jacqui is a woman who cares deeply and it is felt through and through. Jacqui's work didn't end when our retreat was over, she stayed connected with me long after our work together to ensure I was continuously getting what I needed. Everyone deserves to have a Jacqui in their life. If you are feeling alone, disconnected, uncertain about the direction of your life - Jacqui is an incredible guide. I am feeling alive again after my work with Jacqui.

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Beautiful inside and out
What a gem of a human being. Jacqui teaches with heart. She knows what she is doing and does it well. She explains things well, thoroughly, and shares just enough about her own experiences to be relatable while not making it about herself. I appreciate her authenticity and genuine care of others.

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World Class Experience
I have experienced a very popular, very expensive retreat (I will not mention their name) and that did not measure up to what Jacqui and Embracing Your Light has to offer. I was blown away by the professionalism, knowledge, insight, wisdom, luxury and overall 5-star experience. Jacqui should be charging more for what she offers and the impact she has on the work she is so clearly born to do!

I already signed my son up to have this experience too.

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