A Plant Medicine Retreat for Deep Heart Healing
Ayahuasca, Bobinsana, Rose and Cacao Retreat
April 10–18, 2026 · Santa Elena, Costa Rica
If your heart feels heavy with pain or you long to reconnect with joy and love, this journey was created for you.
This retreat brings together the great queens of heart healing: Mama Ayahuasca and her sisters Bobinsana, Rose, and Cacao. Each plant takes center stage in her own healing ritual, inviting you to form a sacred relationship with these loving and powerful allies. Over nine days, we’ll engage in daily heart-healing practices, guided ceremonies, and rituals that remove the barriers to connection. Nature knows the way back to wholeness.
Led by Kat Courtney, PMP Co-founder and 20-year ceremonial veteran with Ayahuasca, alongside a gifted team of compassionate, trauma-informed facilitators, you’ll be held in a profoundly safe and supportive container.
A Message from Kat Courtney
Meet your facilitator and hear the intention behind this retreat.
Retreat Details
Location: Santa Elena, Costa Rica
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Ceremonies: 3 Ayahuasca · 1 Bobinsana · 1 Rose · 1 Cacao
1 facilitator per a maximum of 5 participants
Personalized preparation interview for safety
Round-trip transport to/from San Jose Costa Rica.
Gorgeous eco-retreat space with jungle, rivers, waterfalls
Integration, temazcal, waterfall walks.
Daily teachings, integration support, fire circles, meditations
Indigenous-trained team
Reinvesting 4% profits into sacraments + indigenous tribes
All You Need to Know
TRAVEL & LOGISTICS
Arrive at San José (SJO) Airport on or before April 10, 2026
One Night Hotel Stay in San José (Group Rate Provided)
Luxury Shuttle to Retreat on April 11 (3.5 Hours)
Return Shuttle to San José Airport on April 18 (Book Departure Flights after 2:30 pm Local Time)
$250 In-Person Cash Fee for Sacred Plants (Covers All Medicines and Sacraments)
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED: International Flights + First Night Hotel in San José
FOOD & DRINK
Vegan or Vegetarian Options Available
Multiple Plant Dieta-Friendly Meals and Snacks Provided Daily
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Organic and Local
Can Accommodate Additional Allergies and Special Needs
AMENITIES
Free Wifi
Luxurious Linens
Unlimited Fresh Spring Water
Clean, Gorgeous Single-Sex Bath Houses with Fresh Towels
Single and Double Occupancy Tents
4 Ceremonies
Ceremonial Maloka
Temazcal
Yoga Studio
Your 9-Day Journey - Itinerary
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All participants will arrive at any time that is convenient into the San Jose, Costa Rica airport (SJO). You'll procure your own transportation (cabs are inexpensive) to a local hotel; we will reserve a discounted block of rooms and share the location with each participant. Everyone is encouraged to get a good night's sleep, as the shuttle leaves at 8 am the next morning from the hotel.
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The shuttle will leave the hotel at 8 am with all participants - it's about a 3.5 hour drive to our gorgeous sanctuary. Upon arrival, everyone will check in and receive a tour of the retreat, as well as access to their assigned tents. We will then have a light, nutritious lunch, and gather together for our opening talking circle. We'll get to know each other, discuss the format of the retreat, meet our Maestros/Maestras, and connect with the land, asking for permission to do our sacred work.
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After breakfast, the first Temazcal ceremony is offered for group 1, while group 2 will take a walk to a nearby waterfall. We will enjoy lunch, and then connect as a tribe to prepare for the first Aya ceremony, which happens later in the evening. After the ceremony circle is closed, we will light a spirit fire and invite folks to end the night in the vibration of this magical element.
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After breakfast, we will offer heavenly flower baths, working with our intentions and connecting with the land. We’ll then have our first workshop with Bobinsana, focused on healing the pain in our hearts around how the world is not what we expected it to be. We will also work to cultivate more self love and compassion. After dinner, we’ll come together for an integration circle, then get a good night’s sleep.
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The second Temazcal and waterfall walk is offered after breakfast, and then later in the afternoon, we will have personal interviews in preparation for the second Aya ceremony, scheduled for the evening.
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After breakfast and morning flower baths, we’ll have a lovely lunch, and then we will have an integration circle and give more language to the magic that is transpiring. We'll have more personal interviews, and dive into the third and finally ceremony with Aya that evening.
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Breakfast, morning flower baths, and time for rest will begin our day, and then after lunch, we will have a glorious heart-healing ceremonial workshop with Queen Rose. This experience will focus on honoring and healing past relationship wounds with friends and family. We'll have a nourishing dinner, an integration gathering in the evening, and a good night's rest.
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On our last day as a family; we will have a celebration with Mama Cacao - a magical heart-opening experience to complete our sacred time together. Then we will give back to the land in a beautiful tree planting ceremony. We’ll have a delicious celebratory dinner that night, and a fire ceremony as a grand send off!
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After a final breakfast and a chance to honor the incredible retreat staff, we will hop on a shuttle back to the San Jose airport. We encourage everyone to book flights home no earlier than 2:30 pm local time to ensure plenty of time to make our flights. For those that want to explore Costa Rica further, we are happy to offer suggestions and assist with transportation.
Pricing & Packages
Shared Accommodations
$3,750
Share a big beautiful bell tent with either a like-minded, same-sex participant or a friend, partner or family member.
Deposit: $1,400
Early Bird Price!
Early Bird Offer!
Phase 1, through September 15th 2025: $3150 (Shared), $4250 (Private)
Phase 2: September 16th, 2025 through February 20th 2026:
$3,450 (Shared)
$4,550 (Private)
Private Accommodations
$4,850
Enjoy a beautiful bell tent all to yourself!
Deposit: $1,400
To Apply
Fill out the questionnaire and a team member will respond within 24 hours to confirm participation and availability. You do not need to pay a deposit until after your application has been accepted. Installment plans most welcome too - we can create one tailored for your needs once the application is accepted.
We are so very honored to have you in the Plant Medicine People Tribe!
What Past Participants Say
FAQs
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This retreat is for anyone who feels called to begin the new year with deep healing, renewal, and transformation through sacred plant work. Whether you are brand new to the medicine and/or the Master Plant Dieta process or you have lots of experience, you are most welcome, and will find profound value in the experience.
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When you apply, we’ll schedule a private preparation interview to learn more about your background, health, and intentions. Together, we’ll make sure this experience is a good fit. Our screening process is thorough from both physical and mental perspectives, as safety is our number one priority.
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Our facilitation team is trauma-informed, first-aid knowledgeable, and experienced in holding ceremony with both new and seasoned participants. We have an emergency protocol in place should anything arise, and are connected to local medical experts. You are in very good hands.
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Traveling to Costa Rica is simple for most visitors. A tourist visa is not required for stays under 90 days for citizens of the U.S., Canada, and many other countries. No special vaccinations are required, but we encourage checking your local travel guidelines. You’ll fly into San José (SJO) airport and our team offers ground transportation to and from the retreat.
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Our team has decades of combined ceremonial experience and extensive training with Indigenous teachers and master plants. We are committed to integrity, safety, and service. Each ceremony is led by seasoned guides who have apprenticed deeply in traditional and cross-cultural lineages.
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No, your experience is always your choice. You’ll be invited, never pressured, to drink in each ceremony. Some guests choose to sit out a night for rest or reflection, and that’s completely honored. Every ceremony is supported by our facilitation team to help you follow your own intuitive rhythm.
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Our ceremonies are traditional in structure, yet open and inclusive in spirit. They’re guided by experienced facilitators who hold space with prayer, music, and deep respect for the medicine. Guests are required to respect noble silence during each ceremony, however there are often times where participants are invited to share their voices and sing, and even dance and celebrate our hard work and many blessings. We have strongly held containers that are also fluid enough to honor the energies of the collective community.
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Most participants - men and women - travel to us solo. Costa Rica is a very safe country, and this experience is extremely rewarding with or without travel companions. The group quickly becomes a family, and you’ll feel cared for and connected no matter what.
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Yes. Once your application is accepted, we’ll introduce you to your roommate before the retreat begins through a video call. We pair guests thoughtfully, considering compatibility and energy. You’ll have a chance to connect, ask questions, and build trust before arriving in Costa Rica.
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Absolutely. Integration is an essential part of the healing process. You’ll receive guided integration circles during the retreat and four small-group Zoom sessions afterward to help you anchor insights into daily life. You’ll also have access to our facilitators for additional support if needed.
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We understand that life happens and always aim to handle changes with compassion and fairness. Please check our cancellation policy here: https://www.plantmedicinepeople.com/refund-and-cancellation-policy