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Costa Rica Ayahuasca Retreat
FINDING THE RIGHT SPIRITUAL ENVIORNMENT
Ayahuasca Church USA | New Life Rising
New Life Rising began in Costa Rica in 2014 and has spent over a decade building a reputation for safety, authenticity, and depth. Now, as an experienced ayahuasca church in the USA, we are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for those who feel genuinely called to explore this spiritual work. Our approach is grounded in years of ceremonial experience, extensive training in the spiritual traditions of Peru, and a deep understanding of the preparation, discernment, and integration this path requires.
A non-profit 501(c)(3) spiritual organization
For many people looking for an ayahuasca church in the USA, legitimacy and sincerity matter. New Life Rising is proud to stand as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit church devoted to the spiritual and religious use of ayahuasca within a respectful and intentional framework. Our mission is not simply to offer retreats. It is to serve as a spiritual community and sacred container for transformation, healing, prayer, insight, and reconnection. We view this work through a faith-based lens that honors ayahuasca as a sacrament. These values are the foundation of everything we do and the integrity with which we approach this path.
Costa Rica Ayahuasca Retreat: Your Path to Healing and Transformation
In the pursuit of holistic wellness and mental health, many are turning to profound, transformative experiences to find alignment and purpose. A Costa Rica ayahuasca retreat offers the ideal opportunity for deep healing, spiritual growth, and reconnection with yourself and the natural world.
With its vibrant rainforests, serene beaches, and the tranquil embrace of the pura vida lifestyle, Costa Rica provides an unmatched setting for an ayahuasca journey. The lush landscapes and harmonious energy of the environment create the perfect space for reflection, renewal, and connection to the sacred plant medicine.
Why Choose a Costa Rica Ayahuasca Retreat?
Costa Rica has become a premier destination for plant medicine retreats, offering an experience that is deeply connected to the earth. The natural surroundings amplify the power of ayahuasca, helping participants align with its energy.
Imagine sitting in ceremony, surrounded by the hum of cicadas, the calls of tropical birds, and the rustling of jungle leaves. These sounds become part of the transformative process, grounding you in the present moment and enhancing your journey with ayahuasca.
Attending a retreat in Costa Rica also allows you to step away from daily routines and immerse yourself in a peaceful environment that fosters introspection and healing. This distance from everyday stress is essential for achieving the full benefits of ayahuasca ceremonies.
New Life Rising: Leading Costa Rica Ayahuasca Retreats Since 2014
For over a decade, New Life Rising has been at the forefront of Costa Rica ayahuasca retreats, guiding thousands of participants through transformative healing experiences. Our retreats are thoughtfully crafted to ensure a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all.
Our experienced facilitators honor the traditional practices of ayahuasca, offering guidance that respects its sacred origins. Through carefully designed ceremonies, participants are empowered to navigate their unique journeys with confidence and trust.
At New Life Rising, we believe in fostering personal transformation and collective healing. By joining our community, you’ll embark on a journey that helps release emotional burdens, gain clarity, and reconnect with your truest self.
Is a Costa Rica Ayahuasca Retreat Right for You?
Ayahuasca is a powerful plant medicine that demands respect and readiness. It’s for those willing to confront their inner truths, embrace vulnerability, and face challenges head-on. While the process can be intense, it ultimately leads to clarity, understanding, and profound renewal.
Participants often report emotional breakthroughs, powerful insights, and a deepened appreciation for life. By integrating these experiences, you can uncover new levels of self-love, reconnect with your purpose, and achieve lasting growth.
The Healing Environment at New Life Rising
At New Life Rising, we provide an immersive healing experience that supports every aspect of your journey. Beyond the ayahuasca ceremonies, our retreats include complementary practices such as:
Yoga to enhance physical and emotional balance.
Nature immersion to deepen your connection to the earth.
Nutrition tailored to prepare your body for the medicine.
Massage therapy to promote relaxation and integration.
Our intimate group settings create a strong sense of community, allowing participants to share experiences and grow together. With over a decade of expertise, our traditionally trained ayahuasqueros guide ceremonies with care and precision, blending sacred songs and instruments to deepen the healing process.
Take the First Step Toward Transformation
A Costa Rica ayahuasca retreat is more than a journey—it’s an opportunity to reclaim your life and align with your highest purpose. At New Life Rising, we are honored to guide you through this life-changing experience in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Are you ready to begin your path to healing? Join us at New Life Rising and discover the transformative power of ayahuasca. Contact us today to learn more about our retreats and take the first step toward your renewed self.
Legal Note:
In the United States, the First Amendment protects the free exercise of religion, and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) strengthens those protections at the federal level by requiring the government to meet a demanding legal standard before substantially burdening sincere religious practice. Under RFRA, certain religious organizations have successfully asserted protection for the sacramental use of ayahuasca in alignment with their faith.
While this is a nuanced and evolving area of law, it reflects meaningful recognition that sincere religious use of ayahuasca may be protected when carried out within a legitimate spiritual framework. New Life Rising Church operates in good faith as a federally recognized 501(c)(3) church, with sincere religious purpose, respect for the law, and a strong commitment to safety, integrity, and tradition. Our work is grounded in reverence for ayahuasca as a sacrament and in honoring both the spiritual responsibility and legal seriousness of this path.
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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 more than a decade of holding transformative retreats in Costa Rica, we are now bringing our work to the United States to share this sacred spiritual practice with those seeking a deeper connection with God, personal healing, self-discovery, and growth.
As we began designing our program, one thing stood out about ayahuasca retreats in the United States: most are offered as weekend experiences, with two or even three ceremonies squeezed into just a few nights. Then, before there is any real time to rest, reflect, or process the experience, the participants are sent home and expected to step right back into everyday life by Monday morning. That approach leaves little room for genuine communion, real integration, or the depth of support that sacred work like this deserves.
It was surprising to see how common these weekend-style retreats have become. While we understand the appeal of trying to fit such a profound experience into the demands of modern life, rushing the process really does a disserviece to your
Recognizing the need for deeper & supportive healing opportunities, we've decided to bring our signature ayahuasca retreats to the United States. These immersions are designed to offer space for reflection, connection, ceremony, and community, creating a more grounded and meaningful path for those called to this work.
Join us at New Life Rising Ayahuasca Retreat Costa Rica for traditional ayahuasca ceremonies. It's an opportunity to deeply connect with yourself and heal in a serene environment.

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
14 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.
OUR MISSION & VALUES
SINCE 2014
Sharing the magic of this medicine is a great honor and a great responsibility. Ayahuasca has been the catalyst for every great transformation in our lives, and we are committed to guiding others on their journey to healing. We accept people from all walks of life in a non-judgmental environment.
As individuals who have had trauma experiences, we understand the importance of having a safe space that encourages vulnerability for authentic self-reflection and discovery. Healing can be painful, and we are here to support our guests so that they feel seen and held throughout the process.
For more than a decade, we have committed ourselves to this path, and we respect the Peruvian Mestizo traditions that have been handed down from our teacher and his teacher before him. As part of that tradition, we complete master plant dietas that give us the tools necessary to create a protected sacred ceremonial space.
We hope to help you find a renewed sense of peace and joy in your life as you embark on a beautiful journey to uncover your full potential.
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