WILL SMITH
AYAHUASCA
"I was a million light years from earth"
Will Smith drinks Ayahuasca 14 times in Peru
In his new book, 'Will', the 53 year old actor Will Smith describes how he sought to heal after his 2011 split from his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Will travelled to Peru seeking a shaman during a tumultuous time in his life. He drank ayahuasca 14 times for spiritual growth.
“This was my first tiny taste of freedom,” Smith said of his first experience. “In my fifty plus years on this planet, this is the unparalleled greatest feeling I’ve ever had.”
He went on to describe experience as "floating deep in outer space...trillions of light years away from earth". He detailed sensing an unseeable woman, whom he called 'mother' and that he knew would 'never leave me'. His description of a mother figure is a very common theme in ayahuasca visions. During his other 13 journies, the 'mother' appeared to him either more times.
He discovered powerful revelations of self love. He thought to himself "If I’m this beautiful, I don’t need #1 movies to feel good about myself. If I’m this beautiful, I don’t need hit records to feel worthy of love. If I’m this beautiful, I don’t need Jada or anyone else to validate me.”
It's about being able to find that contentment within yourself - not with external stimuli,' the actor said.
'The spiritual process is detoxing all of those things - not leaving your marriage so you can go get some chocolate cake. No. It's no chocolate cake. It's not alcohol,' he told the outlet.
'It's no sexual stimulation and all of that... The spiritual process is more about detox than going to get more.'
BUILT ON LOVE
SINCE 2014
Matthew and I have been partners in this work for over a decade. Plant medicine brought us together in 2014 and we've been dedicated to this path ever since. Everything in our lives has been shaped by Ayahuasca. Not only did she lift us from our darkest moments after years of battling addiction, but she gave us the purest gift of love in finding each other.
We've had our share of ups and downs. Things haven't always been easy. It's been a long road and we've had to navigate many personal and professional challenges over the years. But at the end of the day, ayahuasca has helped us cultivate a deep love rooted in mutual respect, support, and admiration. We've turned to her to help us through trials of marriage and personal doubt. It's because of this work that we've been able to grow stronger as individuals and as partners, lovers, and best friends.
We hear all the time from guests that they don't understand how we can do this work, and while we love to help others, the truth is that it's just a happy by-product of helping ourselves. It's our hope that as we continue to heal, we are able to better support you in your own healing.
Working with ayahuasca is truly humbling. It's not a responsibility we take lightly. Our ayahuasca retreat Costa Rica program is designed to give you a curated balance of support and space.
Thank you for letting us share the magic.
Ayahuasca Costa Rica has been a gift to us through the years and we will forever be indebted for all the gifs we have received.
OUR MISSION & VALUES
WE ARE ALL HEARERS
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.
INCLUSIVITY & ACCEPTANCE
ALL ARE EMBRACED
Welcome to our inclusive Ayahuasca retreat Costa Rica, a sanctuary that embraces individuals from all walks of life, regardless of their religious affiliation, sexual orientation, class, or race. We believe that diversity enriches our collective experience, and we strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where everyone can explore the profound depths of Ayahuasca's transformative power.
We cultivate a space that encourages vulnerability, openness, and authentic self-expression. Here, you will find a supportive community that celebrates the uniqueness of each individual, fostering deep connections and shared growth.
Whether you are embarking on this journey for healing, self-discovery, or spiritual exploration, our Ayahuasca Costa Rica retreat offers a haven where you can feel truly seen, heard, and embraced. It is our promise to provide an equal, compassionate, and therapeutic environment for every guest who comes to our center.