"Jacqui" Jacqueline Ruiz has been leading retreats for many years. From mortician to mushrooms, Jacqui Transformational Coach and Corporate Leadership Facilitator combined her personal experience with her professional experience to create life-changing retreats. Her more than 15 years guiding people through emotionally challenging times along with her nurturing, safe, comforting and no-nonesense way is a perfect fit for the life-changing work she leads.
Details of this retreat
Return to Self: An Intimate Retreat Experience
Step into Your Light with Expert Guidance and Heartfelt Care
If something in you is asking for a reset—for space, clarity, or reconnection—this retreat is an opportunity to honor that.
This experience is designed for individuals who are ready for meaningful inner work and clear forward movement.
You won’t be lost in a group.
You’ll be supported within one.
This Is For You If…
You feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unclear on what’s next
You’re navigating change and want grounded, intentional support
You’re ready to reconnect with yourself in a deeper, more honest way
You value guidance, but want space for your own personal process
You’re ready for more than reflection—you’re ready for real movement
This May Not Be For You If…
You’re looking for a quick fix or surface-level experience
You’re not open to self-reflection or personal responsibility
You prefer a large, social, or high-energy group environment
You’re not ready to engage in your own process
What This Experience Offers
This is a small, carefully held retreat where your individual experience matters.
You’ll receive:
Preparation support so you arrive clear, informed, and grounded
A guided, intentional experience in a safe and supportive setting
Personalized support throughout, allowing you to move through your own process
Integration guidance so what you gain doesn’t stay here—it carries into your life
A calm, nature-based environment that allows you to step out of daily noise and into presence
What You Can Expect
Space to slow down and reconnect with yourself
Support in processing what’s present—emotionally and mentally
Clarity around your next steps
A deeper sense of trust in yourself and your direction
The Experience
Small group setting (limited spaces to maintain depth and support)
5 day retreat
Thoughtfully guided structure with space for your personal process
Held in Costa Rica, surrounded by nature
Why This Work Matters
Real change doesn’t come from distraction or avoidance—it comes from creating space, being supported, and allowing yourself to see clearly.
This retreat is designed to give you that space—and to guide you through it with care, intention, and experience.
Investment
$1,800 - $2,300
To apply or learn more inquire by arranging your Interview Session using this link: https://calendly.com/embracingyourlight/20-minute-introduction-and-discovery-session-eyl
This is an intentionally small and supported experience.
Spaces are limited to ensure each participant receives the attention and guidance they need.
Final Note
You don’t need to have everything figured out before you come.
You just need to be willing to show up—for yourself.
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
We will assist with all transportation arrangements
Accommodation
We offer private and shared room accommodations. All come with nature and comfort in mind.
Shared room accommodation
Private Room Accommodation
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
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
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Day 1 - Dinner
Day 2: 3 Meals
Day 3: Breakfast
Includes Coffee/tea/water/juices
What's Included
Psilocybin Psychedelic Sessions, Integration Coaching, Meals, Lodging, Body Movement Therapy, Breathwork sessions
Embracing Your Light is not just a healing space — it’s a return to yourself. From the very first interaction, I felt seen, respected, and genuinely supported. There is a level of care, professionalism, and integrity here that is rare, especially in this kind of work. The guidance offered through Embracing Your Light is grounded, intentional, and deeply human. Nothing feels rushed or forced; instead, there is space to move at your own pace while still being gently guided toward clarity, healing, and personal truth. This work helped me reconnect with my inner wisdom, open my heart, and trust myself again. If you’re seeking real transformation — not surface-level inspiration, but lasting change — Embracing Your Light offers a place that is both safe and profoundly powerful.
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Life-Changing
Jacqui has a rare gift. She sees straight through the noise and gently guides you back to what actually matters. Our work together helped me gain clarity related to my purpose, my patterns, and the choices I had been avoiding but needed to face. She is both compassionate and direct — never shaming, and never vague. I always felt supported, but also challenged in a way that helped me grow. I trusted her completely, which says a lot.
This wasn’t “feel-good coaching.” It was real, grounded transformation, and I’m living differently because of it. My entire life is different since working with Jacqui, in a way that feels like I am fully living now!
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A rare find!
What a wonderful human being!
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The Real Deal
I came to Embracing Your Light feeling cautious. I’ve explored personal growth spaces before and was honestly tired of big promises and vague language. I wasn’t looking to be “fixed” — I just wanted something real.
What I found instead was integrity, clarity, and a level of presence that immediately set this work apart. Nothing was pushed. There was no pressure to feel a certain way or have a particular experience. I felt respected as a whole human being, not treated like a project.
Over time, something subtle but powerful shifted. I gained perspective, softened toward myself, and began making decisions from a place of trust instead of fear. Embracing Your Light didn’t give me answers — it helped me remember my own. That, to me, is real healing.
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Wisdom, Integrity, Care.
Working with Jacqui was one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. Right from the very beginning, I felt deeply held — emotionally, energetically, and practically. Her presence is calm, confident, and incredibly attuned.
She didn’t rush the process or impose meaning; instead, she created a container where my truth emerged naturally. The preparation, the ceremony itself, and the integration afterward were all thoughtful and intentional. I left feeling clearer, softer, and more connected to myself than I had in years.
If you’re looking for someone who combines wisdom, integrity, and genuine care, Jacqui is that person.
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Available Dates
June 17 - 21, 2026
Payments made through Retreat Guru do not include the cost of: plant medicine, psychedelics or similar products.