Soul Family Metamorphosis Retreat: 8 Day Huni Kuin Retreat in Costa Rica | Libélula

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Libélula Healing Center, Esperanza, Esperanza, Turrubares, CR, 11605
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Up to 12 in group
Date
Mar 23 - 30, 2026

Retreat Highlights

  • Indigenous Teachings & Experiences
  • Holistic Health Suite
  • Indigenous Communities
  • Temezcal
  • Land & Community Reciprocity
  • Bodywork & Pain Management
  • Rest & Integration
  • Community
  • Organic Land Grown Food
  • Heart & Soul
  • Jungian Psychology Undercurrent

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

The 8 Day Soul Family Retreat - An Arc Of Metamorphosis


A profound immersive arc of metamorphosis of body, mind, heart & soul gifting time to the nervous system to unwind at it’s own pace

An allowance for deeper layers to surface gently, bringing spirit & insight together to integrate at the pace of the surrounding nature that holds with love

Welcome to the 8 Day Soul Family Retreat


An Unfolding

This retreat has been curated to hold & facilitate your healing journey with the spaciousness required for a deep unfoldment & catharsis in mind

Through the 8 days you will be guided through a carefully designed journey with different themes to walk with each day. You can see your journey through the retreat as painting a story, your story that is woven with each theme & with each theme bringing forth it’s own energy & intention

8 Days is a beautiful scope of time to allow the mind & nervous system to rest from the pressures of our modern world whilst allowing true metamorphosis to occur

The rhythm of the retreat is very gentle

We begin by easing slowly & mindfully into the container. We prepare diligently for the the peak experiences of the ceremonies which are then followed by restful integration practices & workshops to ensure you feel comfortable & at ease at all times

We move away from intensity & trying to make something happen towards resting into receptivity in full trust of the transformative capacity of being held within a safe & loving container

We walk away from the concept of having to do more to create change & instead trust in the deep wisdom of the body & psyche working with the medicines & container. The medicine works in layers when given time & in conjunction with a rested, unwinding nervous system, truly deep & meaningful things can occur

Many people experience profound realisations & shifts concerning themselves, the nature of life & the nature of the Divine. Often a deeper connection with self can occur resulting in greater feelings of connection & love with family, friends, nature & life

The container may also facilitate a first step towards or deeper resolution of past trauma. Our team are trauma informed & trained to work with delicacy, care, compassion & respect for your process

There is no obligation in any way to share anything that you do not feel comfortable sharing however if you feel it supportive we are on hand to hold with love, non judgement & the strictest of confidentiality in the sharing

You will be supported & held through the journey & invited into a journaling practice which can be a deeply profound experience helping to facilitate the integration of the works

Help is very much on hand from start to finish with daily 121 check ins with our team available to assist at any time outside of this

As there is also a strong focus on health within the body you will walk away feeling balanced, regulated & with a largely elevated & very felt sense of health & wellbeing

If you are suffering from pain then we may well be able to help throughout the course of the retreat

Our team comprises two CHEK practitioners who are pain specialists & holistic health practitioners with over 38 years combined experience working with complex pain & health challenges. We also have an expert team of bodyworkers practicing a number of different modalities. If you are suffering from pain then we may well be able to help throughout the course of the retreat

Following your departure our journey does not end!

We offer post integration online calls to continue any threads that you may wish to explore further following the retreat or if you would like to just reconnect with the loving tribe formed through the retreat then this is a great space for that reconnection

From start to beyond the finish our role is to gently guide & hold your journey in support, respect & love

Schedule

Each day of our retreat structure is different but typically you will experience;
Rising with a morning ritual of yoga, movement, breathwork & heart connection
Morning activities which may be ceremonial or workshop based
Spa treatments
Rest & integration
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Evening or daytime ceremonies depending on the retreat schedule
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon Libélula Retreat Center, Libélula Healing Center, Esperanza, Esperanza, Turrubares, CR, 11605

Directions

*The Above Map Is Not Accurate!*

We are a 45 minute drive into the mountains from the seaside town of Jaco. If you head for Bijagual there are two routes - the route near the Tarcoles bridge is well paved whereas the Jaco road just outside Jaco is quicker but you will need a 4x4 vehicle.

Once in Bijagual if you take a left from the Tarcoles road or go forward from the Jaco road past the shops & ferretaria we are a further 4 miles along the mountain range just outside Esperanza. Don't head for Macaw lodge - we are the other left turning.

Please contact Jesse on +447376124981 if you need further guidance.

From Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO), Costa Rica's main airport hub Libélula is just a 2 1/2 hour shuttle trip to either the center or Playa Hermosa

If we are collecting you from Playa Hermosa the journey is 45 - 60 mins up the mountain to the village of Bijagual.
From there the center is 4 miles further into the mountain range near the small village of Esperanza.

Accommodation

You will be staying in our luxury - meets - rustic accommodation with elevated balconies opening onto the jungle below. Because of our mountain elevation daytime temperature are the perfect without the heat of the coast whilst the evenings are a beautiful temperature for resting without the need for A/C. All of our lodgings & retreat facilities are built with all natural materials sourced sustainably from Costa Rica & Nicaragua & built by our local team of builders

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Venue & Amenities

Venue & Amenities
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Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent
Yoga Shala, lodgings, maloca, pool, guest hub & cuisine area

Meals

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Menu Types

Our cuisine is organic, gluten free is vegan/vegetarian based and is grown in our gardens on the land as much as is possible prepared with love by our dedicated chefs.

What's Included

  • Indigenous Huni Kuin facilitated ceremonies
  • Live music
  • Meals
  • Retreats & accommodation ranging from 8 - 10 days
  • Pre & post integration calls
  • All programmed activities included
  • Shuttle from Playa Hermosa
  • We can provide shuttle from the airport at an additional cost

What's Not Included

  • Additional activity bolt ons such as kambo & spa treatments
  • Airfare
  • Shuttle from airport to Playa Hermosa

Customer Reviews

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The heart of transformation
I've been to 4 other retreats in my life, but libélula, I can't believe how much growth I experienced here. I felt seen, held, and as able to go deep, to the core. I'm so grateful for Kene, Maisie, Xuan, Caiá Isá, Syriani, Michael, Jessie, Viktoria, Fito, and everyone else. I thought the plants were the important part but the connection with the people here healed me very deep. And the connection to the land, the sense of abundance, beauty, is such a treat here. So if you feel stuck in your life and want to move forwards fast, this is the place to do so.

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Really amazing experience! Highly recommend!
The healing I received was indescribable! It helped me reflect on my life and taught me how to be a better version of myself! The space, support, and love were all wonderful! Looking forward to returning here for the next time!

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One of the Most Powerful Healing Spaces I’ve Experienced…
From the moment you arrive at Libélula you can feel the sacredness of the land. Jungle stretches out as far as the eye can see. The energy invites you to connect with the rhythm of nature and turn inward. The ceremonies are held with deep integrity and respect for the medicine. The team creates such a safe container that feels very supportive and held. It allowed me to go deep in my process and receive a profound level of teachings, healing and transformation that I hadn’t experienced with the medicine before. The chants and music from the Huni Kuin Tribe helped me connect with the medicine and one to one healing and body work during the ceremony was next level. I’ve been to many centres but never experienced this unqiue combination of healing modalities. It was seriously next level! I really support the work that the team are doing here they show up with so much care, dedication and humbleness. I feel very grateful to have experienced the magic of Libélula. For anyone considering joining a retreat here don’t miss the opportunity. I can’t find the words from the level healing and transformation I experienced.

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I have been on the medicine path for 7 years and my biggest transformation has happened at Libelula. Absolutely magickal space, beautiful land in the mountains with waterfalls and breathtaking sunrises. The care and the love I was held in by the team allowed me to be able to go to the depths I needed to go and the integration work I did with them have help me truly anchor in this healing and teachings. I am so deeply grateful to the founders and Gaurdians of Libelula and to the Huni Kuin family. What they have created is exceptional. I highly recommend to anyone booking on future events to stay as long as possible. You will be in very safe hands. High integrity and muita cura! Só Alegria

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Beautiful in every way
The land on which Libélula retreat is built on has an amazing, calming and grounding effect - I felt it within seconds of arriving. The stars shine so bright at night, and the views across the valley are beautiful at anytime of the day.

This place is nurture for the soul and calming on so many levels that it’s hard to put into words.

The energy of everyone here matches the energy of the land, everyone is warm and welcoming, inspiring, heart centred and a joy to be around.

Making the decision to come here has been one of the most self affirming, life affirming, mesmerising and sacred experiences I’ve ever had. It has been a true honour. I will miss this place but carry a part of it with me and I’m sure this is the first of many more visits to Libélula.

Gratitude and Love to Everyone at Libélula

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