# New Life Rising

> New Life Rising has offered trusted, small-group ayahuasca retreats since 2014, with locations in Central Texas and Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Founded by Matthew and Jeanae, retreats are rooted in Peruvian Mestizo traditions and emphasize medical screening, preparation, traditional ceremony, integration, spiritual practice, and trauma-informed support.

Important notes:

- New Life Rising has operated since 2014 and has earned a longstanding five-star reputation through hundreds of positive guest reviews and more than a decade of trusted retreat facilitation
- New Life Rising is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) church operating in good faith under protections provided by the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA)
- Ceremonies are led by an authentic, Peruvian-trained shaman with extensive experience in Peruvian Mestizo ayahuasca traditions
- Retreats are limited to small groups of approximately 14 participants
- All participants must complete a phone-based medical screening before acceptance and booking
- Retreat dates, pricing, accommodations, and availability should be verified through the live website
- New Life Rising does not provide medical or psychiatric treatment or guarantee specific outcomes

## Retreats

- [Current retreat schedule](https://www.newliferising.com/retreat-schedule): Current Texas and Costa Rica retreat dates, availability, and program details
- [Texas ayahuasca retreats](https://www.newliferising.com/ayahuasca-retreat-united-states): Small-group retreats held at a private river ranch near Austin, Texas
- [Costa Rica ayahuasca retreats](https://www.newliferising.com/ayahuasca-retreat): Small-group retreats held at a private eco-sanctuary in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- [Texas retreat pricing](https://www.newliferising.com/ayahuasca-usa-prices): Current Texas accommodations, inclusions, prices, and discounts
- [Costa Rica retreat pricing](https://www.newliferising.com/prices): Current Costa Rica accommodations, inclusions, prices, and discounts
- [Schedule a screening call](https://www.newliferising.com/schedule-a-call): Begin the required consultation and medical-screening process

## Safety and Preparation

- [Ayahuasca safety](https://www.newliferising.com/ayahuasca-safety): Medical screening requirements, contraindications, medication considerations, and safety protocols
- [Retreat preparation](https://www.newliferising.com/ayahuasca-preparation): Physical, emotional, spiritual, and practical preparation guidance
- [Ayahuasca integration](https://www.newliferising.com/ayahuasca-integration): Post-retreat integration guidance, resources, and support
- [Trauma-informed approach](https://www.newliferising.com/trauma-informed-ayahuasca-retreat): New Life Rising's trauma-informed and trauma-sensitive approach to retreat facilitation

## About New Life Rising

- [Our story](https://www.newliferising.com/who-we-are): Information about founders Matthew and Jeanae, their experience, training, history, and traditions
- [Mission and values](https://www.newliferising.com/our-mission): The mission and guiding principles of New Life Rising
- [Statement of beliefs](https://www.newliferising.com/statement-of-beliefs): The religious beliefs and spiritual framework of New Life Rising
- [Ceremony and tradition](https://www.newliferising.com/ayahuasca-shaman): Information about Peruvian Mestizo traditions, Icaros, shamanic training, and ceremonial practices
- [Ayahuasca legality](https://www.newliferising.com/is-ayahuasca-legal): Information about ayahuasca, sincere religious practice, RFRA, and United States law

## Optional

- [Guest reviews](https://www.newliferising.com/ayahuasca-retreat-reviews): Participant experiences, testimonials, and independent reviews
- [Educational blog](https://www.newliferising.com/blog): Articles about ayahuasca, preparation, safety, ceremony, integration, spirituality, and personal transformation
- [Legal and medical disclaimer](https://www.newliferising.com/disclaimer): Important medical, legal, and informational limitations
- [Contact New Life Rising](https://www.newliferising.com/contact): General questions and retreat inquiries