PLANT MEDICIE RETREAT
COSTA RICA
A plant medicine retreat offers a transformative journey into self-discovery, healing, and growth, and New Life Rising in Costa Rica is a shining example of this profound experience. Nestled in the lush beauty of Costa Rica, New Life Rising provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals seeking to explore the healing power of plant medicine, particularly ayahuasca. With a focus on tradition, intention, and respect, this retreat is designed to guide participants through a deeply personal and spiritual journey.
At New Life Rising, the retreat experience is carefully curated to ensure participants feel nurtured and supported throughout their stay. The ceremonies are led by highly trained ayahuasqueros who honor the Peruvian Mestizo traditions. These facilitators bring years of experience and dedication, creating a sacred space for healing and transformation. During the ceremonies, participants are guided through the process with traditional medicine songs, known as Icaros, which enhance the connection to the plant medicine and its teachings.
The retreat also incorporates complementary healing modalities to enrich the experience. Gentle Hatha yoga sessions, suitable for all levels, help participants align their body and mind, while therapeutic massages promote relaxation and physical healing. Group sharing circles provide a space for reflection and integration, allowing participants to process their experiences in a supportive community setting. Additionally, excursions to Costa Rica's stunning beaches offer moments of connection with nature and tranquility.
New Life Rising emphasizes safety and inclusivity, ensuring that every participant feels comfortable and cared for. With a high facilitator-to-participant ratio of 3:1, the retreat provides personalized attention and guidance. The intimate group setting, limited to 12 participants, fosters meaningful connections and a sense of belonging.
Nutritious meals made from locally sourced and organic ingredients are another highlight of the retreat. These meals are thoughtfully prepared to support the physical and emotional well-being of participants, complementing the holistic approach to healing.
Located in Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula, New Life Rising is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, creating the perfect backdrop for a transformative experience. Whether you are seeking to overcome personal challenges, find clarity, or simply reconnect with yourself, this plant medicine retreat offers a unique opportunity to rise above limitations and embrace your full potential.
You can learn more about New Life Rising here.
Powerful ayahuasca ceremonies expertly led by traditionally trained facilitators.
Stress-free transition to the retreat with SJO Airport Transfers at designated times.
Beach Trips
Located in on the Pacific Coast, we visit one of Costa Rica's gorgeous beaches.
aboutus
Hello! Our names are Jeanae White and Matthew Mormello. We are the owners of New Life Ayahuasca. We are a married couple who found ourselves (and each other!) through plant medicine.
We both come from dark backgrounds filled with depression, drug abuse and hopelessness. Through the use of plant medicines, we slowly but surely began to reconnect to the strength within and see our lives with a fresh perspective.
It was through the lessons we learned from ayahuasca that we were able to transform our lives. It is with humble gratitude that we provide an experience for others so that they too may find balance, peace and self love.
Since 2014 we have been fully immersed in our work, not only in an effort to help others but to continue to help ourselves. We created our retreats with an emphasis on safety, inclusivity, tradition, intention and respect.
Ayahuasca has been used in a traditional way for thousands of years. We aim to respect the Peruvian traditions and honor them through our ceremonies. Since 2014 our ayahuasquero, Matthew, has been traveling to Iquitos, Peru multiple times a year to complete his plant dietas and learn the Peruvian traditions.
During the ayahuasca ceremonies, Matt sings traditional medicine songs, called Icaros. Some of the Icaros he has been taught, ancient songs passed down from teacher to student. Other of his Icaros are uniquely his, given to him by the medicine. Mapacho, also known as jungle tobacco, is also heavily used during the ceremony for cleansing and protection.
TRADITION
Intention
What drives the experience
When considering an ayahuasca retreat, it is important not only to consider safety, qualification, experience, etc. but also to know the intention of the facilitators. Jeanae and Matt are completely dedicated to this work. They are indebted to ayahuasca for everything it has brought into their lives.
Matthew puts 100% of himself into each ceremony and the purity of his intention is clear. We do not take lightly the trust each guest has given us to facilitate an experience with ayahuasca and all her wisdom.
It is our deepest intention to respect ayahuasca and facilitate a therapeutic and healing experience in a supportive space. We hope that we can help you find and focus on your own intention, a commitment to growth.
PROFESSIONALISM
Our promise is to treat every guest in a compassionate and professional manner. The respect of each guest's process, space, privacy and values is always upheld to the highest standard. We are an intimate center offering small groups of no more than 12 participants per retreat. With hundreds of 5 star reviews and testimonials, our commitment and dedication to guest satisfaction is clear.