Find Authentic Retreats in Provincia De Guanacaste Costa Rica

"Beautiful nature and surroundings. Tranquility and peace. Beautiful rooms/ apartments. Wonderful people working there, holding space and ensuring that we get the most as we want out of our experience. Feels so safe and wholehearted. Delicious, fresh, nurturing food."

"Attending the Ayahuasca retreat at Reunion was one of the most life-changing experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I arrived, I could sense this was a sacred space designed for deep healing and transformation. The staff's patience, kindness, and genuine love for helping people heal were evident in every interaction. Their format was incredibly well-structured, allowing me to fully immerse myself in the journey with a supportive and knowledgeable team guiding the way. This wasn’t a place where healing was handed to me on a platter; instead, I had to do the inner work. I arrived with my higher self, ready to face whatever surfaced, and the retreat created the perfect environment for that. Everything I had been suppressing came to light—emotions, memories, and blockages I didn't even know I had. With the gentle guidance of the facilitators, I was able to release these layers of pain and connect deeply with my true essence. Every part of my experience was profound, from the sacred ceremonies to the heartfelt conversations. I felt an overwhelming sense of peace, joy, and happiness, unlike anything I've ever known. It truly felt like a glimpse of heaven on earth. The healing I received went beyond the physical realm; it touched me spiritually, emotionally, and mentally. I didn’t want to leave this sanctuary because I had never felt so connected and whole. If you’re considering this retreat, I can wholeheartedly say it’s a place where true healing happens. It’s a journey you have to be ready for, but if you come with an open heart and willingness to dive deep, the experience will be nothing short of miraculous. I am eternally grateful for the transformation I underwent at Reunion and look forward to returning. "

"I went to Reunion for their week long Ayahuasca Retreat. It was an amazing experience that will forever change my life, my thoughts about myself, the way that I think about the world, and the way that I treat others. The Shaman was outstanding, kind, wise, and really tuned in to me and everyone else in our group. The entire staff at Reunion is friendly and the most helpful people around. The property and the buildings are gorgeous and extremely well maintained and clean. The food was delicious, I had no idea that eating such healthy foods could taste so good, I am very impressed with the cooking staff. The entire week was very organized and well planned out. Every one in our group of 22 made life changing transformations this week, it was incredibly beautiful and touching to witness and experience. I love this place so much and I will definitely be back again. "

"I have been coming to PachaMama for the past 4 years and it’s been a very good experience. I’ve done a lot of woman’s workshops and can truly say my life changed after all these experiences. I’ve grown as a person and PachaMama and all it has to offer created the space to allow it. The healthy tasty food, daily yoga classes, all the movement. Ceremonies, events, workshops. The river and the beautiful beach close by. PachaMama will always have a place in my heart. I highly recommend coming here if you feel the call to go deeper in life."

"Simply put, pachamama changed my life. It’s raw it’s real it’s beautifully messy and it’s a very very safe place to explore what it means to be human. To shed layers To question everything To celebrate and to heal The more you come clean of ideas and the more you take responsibility for your own journey the better Good people strong tribe "

"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. "

"a place that was created for seekers to reconnect with essence, with nature, with that which is already sacred within and around us. It is inviting to come back to the simplicity and joy of life, through meditation and celebration, through inner work and music, deep solitude and community. "

"I had an incredibly healing experience at Reunion. I felt very supported the entire time. I love the non-profit vibes, they focus entirely on the love of helping others heal. I highly recommend Reunion to anyone who feels called to healing with plant medicine. "

"Jacqui is an example of leadership, strength, knowledge, integrity. Jacqui is clearly doing what she was born to do! and she does it well, with grace. Please give yourself the gift of experiencing Jacqui and the work she does that makes a difference!"

"Seriously the most magical, life-changing experience of my life! This does not discount the challenges I experienced deciding to proceed with a retreat I had no reference for or knowledge of. Especially with this being my first time with psilocybin, and traveling to a different country. Jacqui was amazing from zoom session to after the retreat. She provided all of the information necessary for me to confidently make my decision. She answered all of my questions and concerns, and I had many, she guided me and checked in with me in between, and greeted me upon arrival. She was my guardian angel! Plus - big big plus - she has remained connected with me even after the retreat! Jacqui genuinely cares and I am grateful and pleased that I found her! Don't miss your opportunity to experience Jacqui and this work that she generously offers! It'll change your life. It changed mine. "

"I came to Pachamama as work exchanger but my main purpose was to partake in some of the workshop. In particular, the Freedom from the Past workshop and the Silent retreat. Neither disappointed, in fact both were deep gifts I will carry forever. I loved the WEX program, it gave me an opportunity to experience Pachamama. I loved my casita! I love that the food is local and organic, most importantly amazing vegetarian options! This place changed my life to my core. It might not be for everyone but if you love nature, community, dance and much more I highly recommend this place "

"I recently spent two incredible weeks at Pachamama, and I can honestly say it was life-changing! As a foreigner and a solo female traveller, I felt safe, welcomed, and part of the community from the start. The peaceful jungle surroundings, the daily yoga, and the authentic spiritual practices helped me disconnect from my busy life and reconnect with myself on a deeper level. I left feeling rejuvenated, more grounded, and ready to bring this newfound energy back home. I’m already planning my next visit – can’t wait to return to this magical place!"

"Overall, I can only say… wonderful and such a beautiful, nurturing setting. I have nothing to compare it to, but have a feeling this is in the top of this kind of experience! Thank you!"

"Being new to this kind of experience, I was a little apprehensive- I immediately felt at ease when Jacqui greeted me the day I arrived. She is a grounded, loving, caring woman that is doing exactly what she is here to do. The word ‘Integrity’ is what comes to me with my interaction and experience with her and the retreat. I felt completely safe and held for this very vulnerable experience – it allowed me to let go into the places that I needed, to accomplish the deep work that we did together and in my journey. I feel blessed to have met her and that she is in my life!"

"I had the pleasure of doing a body cleanse, silent retreat, and some other workshops in Pachamama. The setting is in the jungle and a nice way to disconnect from the busy world. The abundance of clean water, fresh food, and spiritual way of life is easy to fall in love with. I found the heart of the community to be the most beautiful aspect of what is offered there. It was a life changing experience that I would recommend to anyone! "

"Jacqui and her team created a safe, caring and supportive space to allow me to feel comfortable enough to allow myself to let go and let the medicine to do its work. I felt loved, respected, understood, and heard."

"It has taken me a few days to put into words the life changing experience I had at the all women’s psilocybin retreat in Florissant, CO. My expectations exceeded anything I could have imaged. From start to finish, it felt as if I were at a five start hotel with all the feels and comfort of home. The food was absolutely amazing!! Jacqui and her team created a safe, caring and supportive space to allow me to feel comfortable enough to allow myself to let go and let the medicine to do its work. Everything seems to happen like magic, very well organized and planned out. The agenda was well structured, intentional but not overwhelming. I felt loved, respected, understood and heard. I was surrounded by some amazing, strong women. The ceremony space, rituals maintained the tradition, culture and history of the plant medicine. I cannot wait to experience another retreat. "

"I knew I was seeking something I couldn't quite explain. I had no idea I would be leaving this retreat with answers, clarity, and a fresh new feeling about life. I left feeling ready to LIVE, and life fully. I am recharged and excited about my life and the funny thing is that nothing in my actual life has changed. The experience I had with Jacqui and her staff changed me in a way that feels wholesome, full, and like I can take on the world! I have deep empathy for myself, my experiences, and all of the people around me. I think if everyone had this experience we would be living in an entire different world experience. We would be living in a world filled with compassion and everyone living and offering their natural gifts to each other. I will be sending my mom to this retreat and then my dad, and the rest of my family too! "

"Jacqui knows what she is doing and she does it well. She seemed to be right where I needed her to be and I didn't even know it until she was there. Jacqui is magical, insightful, professional, and fun. Everyone needs a Jacqui in their life. I can't say enough good things about what I experienced with Jacqui. She is doing gods work and it is clear she is doing what she is meant to be doing. I am forever grateful that I got to experience Jacqui and the work she offers. "

"I had no idea what to expect but this experience with Jacqui and her staff was way more than I could have imagined. From her professionalism and knowledge, to her nurturing and guidance. I felt safe, cared for, and I had incredible breakthroughs specifically because of Jacqui's wisdom. Again from the professionalism, guidance, support, knowledge, every detail was thought through carefully. The food could have been it's own magical experience. Not only beautifully presented, the taste of every single bite delivered was a treat to my body. This is a retreat that everyone should experience no matter what you are seeking in your life. Do yourself a favor and gift yourself with a retreat with Jacqui and her staff. You will be happy you did. "

"I don't think I have ever felt more safe and supported than I did with Jacqui's guidance. She held my hand through every step of the way and I felt her genuine care for me. Jacqui is an angel on earth. She knows what she is doing and she does it well. "

"Every detail was impeccable. This experience was the best experience of my life. I felt cared for, nourished, and safe during every part of the journey from preparation, to arrival, during journeys, and even after I left. I recommend everyone under the sun to experience a retreat with Jacqui and her team at Embracing Your Light. They are top notch. They know what they are doing and it matters. What they have given me is a life-changing gift. My life has changed in the best possible way after my retreat with Jacqui and her team. "

"Every detail of this retreat was well thought out, from the food, to the location, to the medicinal therapeutic ceremonies. The connections I made and the work I was able to do was phenomenal. I felt as though I received years of therapy in only a few days. Jacqui and her team are brilliant and professional. This retreat truly and completely changed my life for the better. "

"Reunion is truly an extraordinary place. The staff here is the most attentive and caring I’ve ever encountered, making sure each person is supported and cared for throughout their unique journey. It’s clear that this non-profit is deeply committed to ensuring that everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. This was the best experience of my life, and I’ve never felt more loved or safe than I did at Reunion. Their dedication to creating a nurturing environment is unparalleled, and I can confidently say that there’s no other place I would go for such a transformative experience. If you're seeking a life-changing journey with people who genuinely care, you are in the best hands with Reunion."

"I was so excited about this retreat but then things happened and it got derailed and we were not treated correctly. There were 11 of us and 4 people left mid week. They didn't feel safe and we had concerns about what was put in the tea the rest of us tried to speak to the 4 facilitators about our concerns and what happened and they seemed to take it ok but then the next day we were pulled into a meeting where the tone had changed and they read this ridiculous email from the owner that said he didn't appreciate the treatment of his staff and offered us all 50 percent refund to leave. We were told this is not a discussion and we had to decide right then and shuttles would be there at 5 pm. If I was by myself I would have left because this came out of nowhere and was rude. But I was with a friend who wanted to stay. I also found them not accessible or really interested in us. I like trying mushrooms in a closed, monitored environment but didn't enjoy this retreat. ----------------------- Retreat Center Response ----------------------- We appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns. There is, however, important context missing from your comments. During the retreat week you are referencing, a guest was not honest on their pre-retreat intake and failed to disclose crucial parts of their health history. These omissions led to a negative experience, which perpetuated anxiety and paranoia. Of utmost importance to us at Reunion is to provide a safe, supportive, and respectful environment for people to experience a transformative retreat. On rare occurrence when participants are unable to be respectful of fellow guests or staff, it is best for them to leave. The referenced individuals who left were consulted and refunded in full. Our Founder is always available to connect with past or future guests should there be questions or comments."

"This was my first Ayahuasca journey and I'm eternally grateful for the journey. Everyone at reunion made us feel like a family. Some of the key highlights was that the journey I embarked on provided me a road map of my life and how all my life events led me exactly to where I am today. Throughout the ceremonies I can say I always felt safe. If you're questioning your purpose and you feel called to connect to your true self, then reunion is the place. "

"Wow. From someone who’s experienced extensive trauma throughout life, I have been on a mission to heal and clear it for a number of years and Reunion has been my saviour. It changed my life! I’ve had a number of different holistic and energy healing sessions done in the past and Ayahuasca was the final one where I’ve had a strong calling for it for a few years, but my main concern was safety and finding a resort to accommodate this. The minute I found out about Reunion, my intuition didn’t once question it regardless of my analytical brain wanting to know all about the resort and process. I had done some research and after a call with Tommy, I just knew it was the perfect place for me. Once booked, the contributors helped out with logistics (as I travelled in from the UK) and any questions that arose in between. Having type one diabetes, after a few questions I wasn’t one bit concerned about the level of safety on site as I was reassured that they had a medical nurse on the property. During my stay, the facilitators and Shamans genuinely cared about my health and sugar levels throughout the entire experience. I felt so comfortable that I ended up doing 2 full weeks there! The second week was booked on my last day of week one :) I attended the resort with my husband and when we arrived, the friendliest and such courteous contributors (staff) welcomed us and provided us with all the information we needed throughout our stay. The rooms were spacious, clean and very fitting for the medicine. The resort itself is like a sanctuary, with the perfect balance of nature all around. The beach was incredible and I’ve never enjoyed swimming in the Ocean so much during free time. We were given a timetable for the week upon arrival, met with the facilitators and given a thorough briefing of what we were to expect within our week and journey with Mama Ayahuasca. The food served throughout was incredible! Healthy, nutritious and delicious! Set and setting was key at Reunion and the team ensured that everyone was made to feel comfortable and safe as it was a place of no judgement. The medicine with the help of the Shamans and facilitators made my healing journey so profound and beyond what I could have imagined within the two weeks of my stay. I received so many answers and guidance about my health, past traumas and lineage along with such wisdom from both Mama Ayahuasca and the incredible Wakana White Owl, Medicine woman. During my two weeks, I was stunned how much mama ayahuasca reduced my intake of insulin and showed real time results, working her magic with my pancreas. During ceremonies if my sugars were higher than normal, I would trust the medicine to bring me down to a stabilised level without the aid of insulin and it occurred every time. It even took my sugars higher when I entered the ceremony once with slightly lower blood sugars and I fully trusted the process. The magic was unfolding and I know there was profound healing happening for me in the background. The Ayahuasca also helped clear my skin of existing eczema within the two weeks as well as strengthening my hair, nails and skin barriers. I had existing nerve pain in my feet which disappeared by week two. I felt my liver, kidneys and internal systems all go through a detoxification process. My energy and vibration completely shifted and my loved ones have already noticed such a positive difference - and I am in the second week of integration as I write this. The medicine has also helped me heal my relationships with my loved ones and has also made me very self confident and self aware. It has made such a difference in such a short time! The ceremonies were designed and carried out so beautifully with the aid of the most amazing music! Each ceremony had a different experience. To both Shamans: Wakana, White Owl - you with the help of Mama Ayahuasca changed and saved my life. The healing and wisdom I gained from you both as a team will forever be honoured. Thank you for being such a beautiful light! I love you and appreciate your help and guidance throughout the two weeks. Shamanka - thank you for your amazing guidance, wisdom and sound healing. Your angelic voice came to the rescue as and when it was needed. I appreciate you so much! Alia & Sheldon (the amazing facilitators), you made the experience at Reunion extra special. So kind and courteous and the help you provided throughout made all the difference. I really appreciate your energy, wisdom and guidance through and through. Rommel (security), Hector, Yesenia, Mariano (front of house), Vanessa (nurse) - thank you all for being such amazing souls and being of aid when needed. Your kindness has touched me. Finally - Brad - the founder of this incredible sanctuary. I am in awe of what you have built and created. From how the resort is managed, the contributors, and the safe space you provided both myself and my husband to be so vulnerable and open our hearts to so much healing. I left with a soul family whom I met week one and will forever cherish that. I appreciate you and the non for profit organisation you have created at Reunion. I look forward to returning soon and just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me ignite my life and reunite with my soul and purpose here on Gaia. Thank you Reunion! "

"Hello beautiful souls! I just completed a 7 day Mama Ayahuasca Retreat from Sept.28-Oct.5th! My life will NEVER BE THE SAME! Reunion has created such a SAFE Space and Environment, from the food, to the atmosphere, to the people who literally LOVE WHAT THEY DO! Which is literally “WALK YOU BACK HOME TO YOURSELF”! If your looking for a deep and raw healing from the inside out, than Reunions Ayahuasca’s Retreat is the way to go! The support and love you will experience here is truly priceless! The Shaman and everyone here truly care about you and your wellbeing. I sat through all 4 ceremonies and Mama has shown me so much and has healed me in more ways than I can “logically explain”! My Soul feels as if the time clock rewinded 10+ years and I feel so grateful and filled with so much passion for life and my new journey! My physical chronic pain I used to take medicine for is almost completely obliterated! I purged out soooo much of what was not in my highest good and also what never belonged for me to carry in the first place…my soul is lighter and I feel free and transformed with the strength to take on whatever life throws my way with nothing but pure LOVE! Please make this investment in yourself, your SOUL WILL THANK YOU! Thank you from the bottom of my Heart to all the Contributors at REUNION! I AM ETERNALLY GRATEFUL FOR THIS EXPERIENCE!"

"I hold such gratitude for Ananda Lodge. What a truly special, safe and sacred space to surrender into healing. I am very selective on where and who I do plant medicine journeys with, as it's something I don't take lightly. My Huachuma experience with Ananda, and their Huachumero, Chase, of Spirit Collective was one of the most profound healing experiences I have ever had. This is because I truly felt safe. They have created such a welcoming, trauma-informed container and it's clear they hold lots of integrity in the work they do, and who they allow to offer these plant medicines. They keep their ceremonies to smaller, intimate groups to ensure everyone gets the attention and care they deserve/need, which to me is of so much importance in this type of work. Its evident they have opened this retreat center to truly assist others on their healing journey from a place of integrity and from the heart. Which i am so grateful for, as I have experienced other spaces that only treat it from a business perspective. Not only was my plant medicine experience profound, but the land and amenities are of top quality and comfort. I was blessed to see a family of over 40 monkeys on my journey, which is something I'll never forget. The food is nourishing, high quality, made with love and delicious!!! They also accommodate to all dietary restrictions, which is an added bonus. I look forward to returning and continuing my healing and work here in the future. Thank you Kim, Jay, Chase and the rest of the Ananda team. 🙏💞"

"I had wanted to journey with Aya for the past 2 years and finally made the commitment to myself and scheduled. There was no other place I was going to go than Reunion. Everything about it felt right. Boy, am I grateful for that decision. From the moment I was picked up at the airport to the moment they dropped me off, it was nothing short of incredible. I cannot say enough about the staff there. They are so kind, accommodating, courteous and supportive. The ceremonies were perfectly put together. The Shaman were so experienced and prepped us for ceremony so well, especially for a large group of people who were experiencing her for the first time. The facilitators, shaman and security made you feel completely safe the entire time as well as being so encouraged when things got hard. I am a therapist and work with trauma on a daily basis. I also have experienced extensive trauma in my own life and have done numerous therapies to aid in my healing like EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS, Neurofeedback and so much more. This experience was hands down the most healing and profound weeks of my life. I believe the healing I have done up to this point laid the foundation but Aya took it home and I have never experienced so much peace and serenity. Aya is not for everyone, but if you feel it is for you, I would not go anywhere else to experience her. Freedom is at your fingertips and Reunion is the place that showed me mine and I am eternally grateful. "