One-Week Intimate Ayahuasca Retreat | Nosara, Costa Rica

I am just home from my retreat with Anam Cara. 2 till 9 July I participated and my inner world has changed incredibly. I discovered so much old patterns and conditions and it changed my life. The retreat is been outstanding and on very high level. The crew is amazing passionate about healing there customers and I can’t be more thankful to them. Workshops, brearhwork, yoga, inner circles, healing food and beach life. It’s was all included. I became more authentic and my love is flowing true my vains.
Life changing experience. Love you all.
Jan

I had known about ayahuasca and had been interested in sitting with this medicine for some time, but it wasn't until this year that I felt a strong pull that the timing was right. Originally I had planned to travel to the Amazon because I felt it was very important to experience this medicine in a way that was authentic and close to the source. However, when I came across the Anam Cara retreats in Costa Rica, everything felt totally aligned. The strong relationship that Niels and Francesca have with the Shipibo Tribe and the respect and reverence they show for the lineage really shines through.

Throughout the entire experience I felt so safe, welcomed and held. The integration calls both before and after the retreat really helped to encourage the trust and openness within our small group, and to provide space to be meaningful with our intentions coming into the retreat. The week itself was thoughtfully planned, with plenty of time for reflection and downtime, as well as workshops and embodiment practices which really helped integrate the whole experience. I also appreciated how much space there was to just *be*, but with one of the team always there to lend a listening ear or guidance along the way.

I cannot say enough good things about Francesca and Niels. They pour their souls into these retreats and show up with true integrity and vulnerability, yet hold the space so expertly. The maestros Teo and Marina brought a warm and gentle energy that made our group feel very safe and the wonderful team of facilitators all brought their own unique energy, kindness and wisdom - Jamael, Ashley and Brie were fantastic. The yoga sessions led by Jamael were a particular highlight for me. Every person on the team showed so much genuine care and compassion towards every individual in the group. Some of the most magical moments that will stay with me forever were feeling how much love was created between us as a collective - each experiencing our own deeply personal, transformative healing, but simultaneously witnessing and holding each other.

The retreat space itself was beautiful - a peaceful sanctuary perched high above the busier parts of Nosara, so it felt like you were in a safe little haven. Everything from the nourishing food to the beautifully designed rooms was five star.

It's taken me a while to find the right words to articulate this review... I guess that's what this experience does - it unlocks something inside you that is ineffable, yet absolutely real. It's hard to sum up in language, but I'm so grateful for all of it. I would wholeheartedly recommend Anam Cara to anyone seeking a truly authentic, caring and soul-led environment in which to experience your own journey with ayahuasca.

Neils is amazing at holding space. I was in awe of the tapestry of experiences he is able to hold space for. He is a joy to be in the presence of. Neils embodies the name Anam Cara which means soul friend.

Francesca is such a kind and wonderful soul to be around! I trusted her guidance completely!

It’s hard to find words to describe this amazing week. The location, the experience, Neils&Francesca, everything was incredible. I felt held and guided through it all with love and deep understanding and I’m very grateful for all of it. A group of strangers became a family. We shared, we cried, we laughed, we learned and we healed. I have made new friends for life.