AYAHUASCA RETREATS IN
THE UNITED STATES
Traditional Spiritual Retreats in Texas
Ayahuasca Retreat in the United States
10+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
TRADITIONAL & TRUSTED AYAHAUSCA EXPERIENCES
New Life Rising is honored to bring our ayahuasca retreat to the United States in 2026.
We have been serving medicine in Costa Rica since 2014 and have been traditionally trained by master ayahuasqueros in Iquitos, Peru.
Ayahuasca Retreats in Texas, USA: Launching in 2026
After more than a decade of hosting experiences in Costa Rica, we are so excited to offer our transformative ayahuasca retreats in Texas, USA - our home country. This expansion is rooted in a sincere desire to share the spiritual principles and wisdom of ayahuasca with our own culture while adhering to legal and ethical standards. Our ayahuasca retreat in Texas offers a rare opportunity to experience this sacred work in an authentic and intentional way, without having to journey abroad to Costa Rica or Peru. Our approach is guided by the core principles of safety, intimacy, tradition, and integration.
The retreat is an invitation to pause, turn inward, and find a divine connection to spirit and oneself. Our approach honors the immersive depth of the experience, meeting ayahuasca with patience, respect, reverence, and intention. Unlike many ayahuasca retreats in the United States that squeeze two or three ceremonies into a single weekend, our retreats are designed with spaciousness and care. We create the time to truly process the experiences with a day of rest and reflection between ceremonies, offering integration circles and continued support after the retreat ends. Supported by experienced facilitators, group sharing, and post-retreat resources, this grounded container allows participants to integrate their insights and carry meaningful, lasting change into their daily lives.
What to Expect
A THOUGHTFULLY PREPARED EXPERIENCE FROM START TO FINISH
From preparation to integration and everything in between, we've considered every element to maximize the benefit of ayhausca through blending sacred ceremonial wisdom with modern therapeutic practices.
Allow yourself to fully retreat into an experience that is designed to nurture you every step of the way.
What's Included:
Upcoming Texas Retreats
Johnathan Reina
New Life Rising, is a gift to this world, the love and authenticity that you will experience here has the very potential to change your life forever...
A SAFE, INTIMATE & TRAUMA-INFORMED HEALING EXPERIENCE
This is deep work, done right with experienced facilitators, small groups, and real support.
New Life Rising is honored to be recognized as one of the top-rated ayahuasca retreats in the world. After hosting transformative retreats in Costa Rica for over a decade, we are now bringing our ayahuasca retreat to the United States to share our spiriutal practice with those seeking profound self-discovery, and growth.
In exploring ayahuasca offerings across the U.S., one thing stood out: most events are condensed into a single weekend, often packing two or even three ceremonies into just a couple of nights. Then, before there’s even time to process, participants are sent back home, expected to jump straight into work on Monday. This model leaves little room for reflection, integration, or genuine connection and support.
Ayahuasca was ever meant to be experienced that way, nor is it the structure that brings the greatest opportunity to cultive a sincere and divine connection. Ayahuasca is sacred plant that is rooted in devotion and community.
It was shocking to see the prevalence of these weekend retreats, and while we understand the temptation to squeeze in a ceremony without disrupting the flow of daily life, cutting corners ultimately does a disservice to your journey.
With ayahuasca, more does not always equal better, whether in the number of ceremonies or the dosing itself. What matters most is preparation, intention, tradition, time, commitment, and integration. Most important is being held in a safe, ethical container by experienced guides who can lovingly support you through the transformative journey.
Recognizing the need for deeper & supportive healing opportunities, we've decided to bring our signature 6 and 8-day ayahuasca retreats to the United States. These immersions are more than a retreat, it's an experience in reflection, connection, and community.
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SAFETY
PHYSICAL & ENERGETIC
Safety extends beyond the scope of medical considerations. It includes a protected ceremonial space and energetic safeguarding.
Your safety is our highest priority. From our comprehensive screening protocols to the meticulous preparation of the ceremonial container, you are protected every step of the way. We keep emergency medical equipment on site and our staff are trained in emergency response protocols. Using a trauma-informed approach, we create a protected energetic space and have the knowledge and experience to support even the most difficult experiences.
TRADITION
PERUVIAN MESTIZO TRADTIONS
Trained in the ancient Mestizo healing practices, we bring authenticity along with a balance of masculine and feminine to our space.
We honor a spiritual lineage of highly respected shamans, including our teacher Don Ron Wheelock, and his teachers before him: Don Agustin Rivas Vasquez and Don Jose Coral Mori, who also mentored Pablo Amaringo and Eduardo Luna, the authors of 'Ayahuasca Visions'. Through master plant dietas, Jeanae and Matt have gained powerful spirit allies and work in harmony, expertly weaving a playful balance of masculine and feminine energies.
INTIMACY
12 GUESTS - ONE SHARED PATH
The people you share this experience with will forge lifetime bonds and will impact your experience as much as the medicine itself.
Keeping the groups intimate ensures that we are able to provide everyone with individualized attention and create an atmosphere that feels like family. We also keep our groups small to ensure that we can manage the energetic container of each ceremony. Our retreats have a minimum of 4 facilitators: Our Ayahuasqueros Matthew and Jeanae, who lead the ceremony, along with 2 additional helpers: one female to assist the women and a male to assist the men.
INTEGRATION
MAKING THE HEALING LAST
Respectful, intimate group sharing circles begin the process of integration, and the support continues once you return home.
Our share circles are a place where each guest’s experience is honored and held with respect. We listen in supportive silence, and allow each guest to put words to their experiences, to feel their emotions, and to receive the loving support of their community. However, we know the work doesn't stop there, so we offer two follow-up integration calls, ensuring you have the guidance and connection needed as you navigate bringing your experience into everyday life.
THE AYAHUASCA CEREMONY
TRADITIONALLY TRAINED GUIDES
More than just passion, this work is our life's purpose. We've dedicated more than a decade to learning the Peruvian Mestiza Traditions.
We are honored to have been passed down traditions and medicine songs through generations of healers from both Peruvian Indigenous and Western decent. This unique position allows us to bridge the two words, blending cultures and bringing ancient wisdom to our participants without cultural barriers or the need for translators. Our ceremonies reflect a deep reverence and respect for Peruvian Mestizo traditions and the linages through which we were trained.
As a husband-and-wife team, we bring a harmonious balance of feminine and masculine energies into the ceremonial space. Matthew offers a grounded sacred masculine energy, while Jeanae embodies a compassionate and divine femininity, beautifully blending these complementary polarities. During the ceremonies, they both contribute their voice and musical talent to the Icaros and accompanying instruments.
Ayahuasca Texas USA ceremonies offer a powerful opportunity to reconnect with your inner self.
Location & Logistics
AYAHUASCA RETREAT USA
Located on a peaceful ranch, approximately 2 hour from Austin Bergstrom International Airport, our serene retreat is immersed in tranquil river sanctuary.
Our center is a true sanctuary from the bustle of everyday life. The peaceful riverfront ranch is a place where the pace naturally slows and the noise of the outside world fades. Set among quiet fields, gentle breezes, and the soft sounds of nature, the ranch offers a wonderful opportunity to turn inward and reconnect with yourself. Here, you’re surrounded by calming landscapes that invite rest, presence, and deep reflection.
To support an easy and stress-free start to your retreat, we provide shuttle transfers from a designated meeting point near the Austin Airport. Our team will coordinates pickup to ensure a smooth transition from your travels to the tranquil environment of the ranch, allowing you to arrive grounded, relaxed, and fully ready for the week ahead.
Discover our healing Ayahuasca Texas USA retreat at our peaceful river ranch.
AYAHUASCA SAFETY
PHYSICAL AND ENERGETIC PROTECTION
Our highest priority is the safety and well-being of every guest. We follow comprehensive medical protocols designed to uphold the highest standards of ayahuasca safety.
The primary medical concern with ayahuasca is interactions with specific medications or substances, which can lead to adverse or even fatal consequences. To ensure the safety of all our guests, we require a thorough medical screening before booking. Each guest completes a detailed medical questionnaire and a brief phone consultation to ensure ayahuasca is safe and appropriate for them.
New Life Rising Ayahuasca USA is fully equipped with emergency medical equipment, including an AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) and essential First Aid. Both Jeanae and Matthew are certified in CPR and AED operation, and every ceremony includes at least two trained assistants who remain present and attentive at all times.
Beyond physical safety, we are deeply committed to safegurading our spiritual space by maintaining a protected, grounded, and energetically held ceremonial enviorment. Our training and experience allow us to facilitate each ceremony with expertise, discernment, and care. We work with spirit allies for protection and understand how to responsibly navigate any energetic or spiritual dynamics that may arise throughout ceremony.
To maintain this safe and supported environment, we intentionally keep our groups small. This allows us to preserve the integrity of the ceremonial container and hold space for the powerful energetic exchange created by both the medicine and each participant present.
Is Ayahuasca Legal in the United States?
Ayahuasca in the United States: Legal Status
Ayahuasca, a traditional plant-based brew originating from the Amazon rainforest, has gained increasing recognition for its potential in personal growth, emotional healing, and spiritual exploration. In the United States, its use navigates a complex legal landscape, balanced by protections under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA).
The Role of RFRA in Protecting Ayahuasca Use
The Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), enacted in 1993, plays a pivotal role in safeguarding religious practices involving ayahuasca in the U.S. RFRA prohibits the federal government from substantially burdening an individual's sincere religious exercise unless it serves a compelling governmental interest and is the least restrictive means of achieving it. This legislation has enabled certain religious groups to obtain exemptions for ayahuasca use, emphasizing respect for spiritual traditions while addressing public safety concerns. As a result, RFRA provides a legal foundation for communities to incorporate ayahuasca into their practices, fostering an environment where faith-based healing can thrive without undue interference.