Leadership & Legacy
Leadership & Legacy
Escaleras, Puntarenas Province, Osa, Costa Rica
Up to 16 in group
August 17 - 23, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- - Dedicated guidance (3:1 guest-to-guide ratio) from experienced practitioners to help you move through whatever may come up in the journey
- - Psychoeducation helps the logical part of us understand the scientific mechanisms behind mind-body connection and how this work helps us create new pathways
- - Somatic relational therapy where each person has dedicated time for their exploration and process while being held in the safety/support of the group container
About this Retreat
Dr. Jesse Hanson is the clinical director for Atman Resorts and Retreats. He holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology with a specialization in somatic psychology and neuropsychology. He also possesses a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Santa Barbara Graduate Institute. In addition to his academic achievements, Dr. Hanson has spent over 20 years training with various holistic and shamanic teachers, exploring the connection between mind and body and its impact on natural healing processes.
Currently, he also serves as a co-founder and clinical director of MentalHealth.com, the chief clinical officer of Dimensions Retreats, the Interim Clinical Director at Ryzio Institute and works as a Clinical Advisor at HOLOS. He also served four seasons as an interventionist on A&E's documentary series Intervention. With a career centered upon helping patients recover and better their lives, Dr. Hanson is committed to the mission of bridging modern neuroscience with ancient wisdom and rituals.
Demi Betschart is a seasoned practitioner and somatic coach with over a decade of dedication to the healing arts. With a profound journey spanning soul retrieval, rebirthing, and deep exploration of body awareness, yoga, meditation, and breath work, she brings a wealth of experience to the realm of somatic healing. Over the past seven years, Demi delved into both clinically and traditionally rooted midwifery models at the National Midwifery Institute, adding a unique dimension to her understanding of the power of life, the holistic healing process, and the return to wholeness. Demi also incorporates Internal Family Systems, inner child healing, attachment theory, and various somatic approaches into her multifaceted approach to healing. This allows her to weave a tapestry of methodologies, creating a space where profound transformation meets compassionate guidance
Details of this retreat
Leadership & Legacy
THE EXPERIENCE
Discover a one on one, discreet, highly curated healing journey designed for those who lead, influence, and carry great responsibility—yet rarely have space to fully pause, process, and renew.In a breathtaking private villa overlooking Costa Rica’s tallest waterfall, Atman offers an unmatched environment for profound transformation, guided by a professional team with 45+ years of combined experience in therapeutic, somatic, and ceremonial work. This is a unique opportunity for human optimisation and the cultivation of peak performance
THE ATMAN APPROACH
Unlike repetitive, high-dose programs, we focus on the transformational process itself—with sacred plant ceremonies serving as amplifiers, not the primary focus. This ensures not just temporary breakthroughs, but lasting integration and embodiment.Through a holistic combination of therapeutic guidance, body-based practices, nature immersion, and tailored support, you will explore, process, and anchor what’s ready to emerge.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Focused plant ceremonies (with optional gentleceremonies offered throughout)
1:1 clinical preparation and integration sessions with Dr.Jesse Hanson
Embodiment & somatic practices to ground insights into the body Bodywork and healing treatments
Guided nature immersion experience (waterfalls, hiking, grounding in the land)
Personalized schedule crafted around your goals.
LUXURY ACCOMODATIONS
Private villa with panoramic waterfall views (Click to view)
Master suite with private patio
In Home Gym and dedicated healing spaces
Chef-prepared, organic, farm to table nourishing meals
ADVENTURE THERAPY ADD-ONS
For those seeking more dynamic exploration add:
River Canyoning & Waterfall Rappelling
Pristine Beach Excursions
ATV adventures through rainforest trails
Zip-Lining through jungle canopies
Each Experience is intentionally woven to support your inner journey - offering release, play and embodied joy to balance deep work. Add-on available pre- or post-retreat.
INCLUSIONS
Private Luxury Lodging
Full service concierge to support travel needs
All onsite meals
Airport transfer | Private plane from San Jose to Quepos
All therapeutic, wellness and ceremonial services.
Reserve your complimentary exploratory call: jesse@atman.global
Schedule
*non-ceremony days; times may shift +/- 1 hour
Morning practice (7am to 8am)
Breakfast (8am to 9am)
Day session (9am to 12pm)
Lunch (12pm to 3pm)
Afternoon session (3pm to 5pm)
Break
Dinner (6 pm to 7 pm)
Evening practice (7:30 pm to 8:30 pm)
Rest
Morning practice (7am to 8am)
Breakfast (8am to 9am)
Day session (9am to 12pm)
Lunch (12pm to 3pm)
Afternoon session (3pm to 5pm)
Break
Dinner (6 pm to 7 pm)
Evening practice (7:30 pm to 8:30 pm)
Rest
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Atman Retreats, Escaleras, Puntarenas Province, Osa, Costa Rica
Directions
There are two airports you can fly into, one in San Jose and one in Quepos. The flight to Quepos will be in a small, domestic plane. We can also assist you in booking further transportation (i.e. private chartered plane or helicopter directly to HOLOS) or you can add it as part of your retreat package.
Accommodation
Immersed in the wild, with a touch of luxury. Get a spacious air-conditioned glamping tent all to yourself, surrounded by the lush and biodiverse jungle and scenic land of the Diamante Valley. This safari-inspired space is equipped with a king, queen, or twin-size memory foam bed, electrical outlets, and atmospheric lighting to give you all the comforts for a restful stay. Fall asleep to the sounds of nature and wake up to breathtaking views of the mountains and Diamante Falls, the tallest waterfall in Costa Rica.
Odyssee - Master Suite
Elevated Elegance with a View into the Infinite
Perched at the highest point of the property, the Master Suite at Odyssee offers an experience of pure stillness and awe. This spacious sanctuary features a plush king-sized bed, natural textures, and refined design that seamlessly blends modern comfort with the soul of the jungle.
Step onto your private terrace and take in the sweeping, unobstructed views of the legendary Diamante Valley and its cascading waterfalls — a sight that shifts with the light and weather, yet always stirs something deep within.
Inside, the suite is thoughtfully appointed with an ensuite bathroom, air conditioning, high-speed Wi-Fi, and elegant furnishings crafted from local materials. Every detail is intended to create a sense of grounded luxury — a space to retreat, restore, and reconnect.
Whether greeting the morning mist or soaking in the golden hour, the Master Suite is more than a place to stay — it’s a window into the natural wonder and quiet magic of the Diamante Valley.
Odyssee - Standard Room
Refined Simplicity with Jungle Serenity
Rooms Two and Three at Odyssee Boutique Hotel offer a tranquil and comfortable escape, each designed with intention, warmth, and understated elegance. These identical suites feature plush queen-sized beds, locally sourced furnishings, and minimalist design elements that echo the rhythm of the surrounding jungle.
Each room opens onto its own private outdoor terrace, offering space to unwind beneath the canopy, sip tea with the sounds of birdsong, or simply breathe in the stillness of Escaleras. Inside, large windows invite natural light and views of the lush landscape, while the gentle sounds of nature complete the experience.
Both rooms include ensuite bathrooms, air conditioning, and high-speed Wi-Fi, blending grounded luxury with essential comforts. Ideal for solo travelers or close friends, these suites provide peaceful havens for reflection, rest, and reconnection.
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
- Spacious, luxury glamping tents
- Dining area overlooking scenic mountains
- Beautiful bamboo shalas nestled in the jungle
- Full bathroom facilities and cold plunge
- Dining area overlooking scenic mountains
- Beautiful bamboo shalas nestled in the jungle
- Full bathroom facilities and cold plunge
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Farm-to-table meals including fresh, locally-sourced and nutrient-dense ingredients.
What's Included
- - Six nights accommodation
- - Luxury glamping tent
- - Farm-to-table meals
- - Daily guided practices
- - Two facilitated ceremonies
- - One bodywork session
- - Nature walks and excursions
- - One virtual group reparation sessions
- - Four virtual group integration sessions
- -Ground transportaiton for San Jose Airport (SJO) to Camp Holos
What's Not Included
- Medicine
- Off-site tours
- Airfare
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