7 Night / 2 Ceremony Bwiti Iboga Retreat

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Bahia Gigante, Puntarenas Province, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
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Up to 10 in group
Date
August 19 - 26, 2024

Retreat Highlights

  • Sustainably & ceremonially harvested pure medicine from mature, wild plants

  • Bwiti Initiated & trained medicine providers

  • Expert medical screening & support
  • Excellent support: High staff to guest ratio

  • Intimate group sizes generally limited to 6-10 guests

  • 24/7 qualified support available
  • Private pool overlooking a tranquil view of lush jungle forest

  • Nearest medical center 20 minutes away

  • Professional massage & spa services with organic products available on site (extra cost)

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

At SoulCentro, guests can experience traditional Missoko Bwiti Iboga medicine ceremony with the highest possible medical standard of care and with the blessing of Bwiti elders, drawing on a decade of experience with hundreds of ceremonies and an excellent safety record. >>> Explore our guest reviews on Google and Youtube.

Iboga and the Missoko Bwiti tradition support people to heal themselves from within and connect deeply with the soul. We see that the soul of each person has the answers to their most sacred questions—and these answers can be discovered with the help of the medicine. When honored, the soul serves as the clear compass for authentic happiness and visionary creativity.

Retreats are offered at a peaceful, private center near Paquera in the southern area of the Nicoya peninsula, Costa Rica. Enjoy the lush tropical environment, fresh air, quietude, sunny days, gulf ocean views, and local pristine beaches. A sparkling, highly mineralized pool overlooks a tranquil jungle view. Wildlife abounds and enchants daily including monkeys, iguanas, and a virtual symphony of birds.

Iboga ceremonies can be among the most challenging of all plant medicines, and yet they can be among the most healing and liberating. Every journey is unique. Difficult days may be followed by deep peace, clarity, and insightful contemplation. Though Iboga is most commonly known for its ability to help heal addiction, its deeper functions are spiritual discovery, deeper self study, visionary creativity, and soul-aligned strategy. This is a truth medicine, for people who want to know the truth about themselves, their relationships, and the nature of life itself.

The medicine is sustainably and ceremonially sourced from mature, wild plants through sacred relationships. Reciprocity is a sacred principle for the SoulCentro team, supporting collaborative service projects with our indigenous community in Gabon as well as scholarships regularly gifted to Costa Rican citizens.

Exquisite hospitality is our intention. Upon arrival into Costa Rica, guests are transported to our space by a professional driver. Guests enjoy a visit to a beautiful, spacious nearby beach. Gourmet, fresh food is prepared by a chef according to individual dietary preferences. Filtered water is always available. Fresh organic juices and smoothies are served daily. Enjoy private air conditioned suites with queen sized beds and fresh, hotel quality fine linens. Bathrooms are stocked with locally made, organic, essential oil infused toiletries. Housekeepers attend to the space daily. Certified, seasoned massage therapists are present for optional treatments.

 

Schedule

DAY 1 - Welcome!

2:30 - 3:30pm Guests arrive
4 - 4:45pm Space orientation
5:00pm Dinner
7 - 8:30pm Tea & Bwiti orientation

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DAY 2 - Ceremony Day

7:30am Yoga
8:30am Breakfast
9 am - noon Massage & Spa Services
1:00pm Lunch
2 - 3:30pm Ceremony orientation talk
6:00pm Medical check-in
8:00pm Ceremony (approximately)


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DAY 3 - Discovery Day
*No cell phones or devices on this day & night

9am Coconuts
10am Fruits
11am Broth
Noon Lunch (if you feel ready)
5pm Dinner
6pm Night tea

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DAY 4 - Spiritual Shower & Integration

7:30am Breakfast
9am - noon Massage & Spa Services
Noon Lunch
2pm Spiritual Showers
5pm Dinner
7pm Tea & Integration Circle

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DAY 5 - Ceremony Day

7:30am Yoga
8:30am Breakfast
9am - noon Massage & Spa Services
1:00pm Lunch
3:30pm Art therapy activity
6:00pm Medical check-in
8:00pm Ceremony (approximately)

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DAY 6 - Discovery Day
*No cell phones or devices on this day & night

9am Coconuts
10am Fruits
11am Broth
Noon Lunch (if you feel ready)
5pm Dinner
6pm Night tea


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DAY 7 - Integration

7:30am Breakfast
9am - noon Massage & Spa Services
Noon Lunch
1pm Excursion off property
5pm Dinner
7pm Tea & Integration Circle


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DAY 8 - Integration & Departure

7:30am Breakfast
9am - 11am Integration Activity
11:30am Departure shuttle
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon SOULCENTRO, Bahia Gigante, Puntarenas Province, Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Directions

Our shuttles pick up guests at the Liberia airport & a nearby hotel in Costa Rica at appointed times. A private driver takes guests to our private and spacious luxury space. Detailed travel logistics information are provided upon registration.

Accommodation

Exquisite hospitality is our intention. Upon arrival into Costa Rica, guests are transported to our space by a professional driver. Guests enjoy a visit to a beautiful, spacious nearby beach. Gourmet, fresh food is prepared by a chef according to individual dietary preferences. Filtered and mineralized water is always available. Fresh organic juices and smoothies are served daily. Enjoy private air conditioned suites with queen sized beds and fresh, hotel quality fine linens. Bathrooms are stocked with locally made, organic, essential oil infused toiletries. Housekeepers attend to the space daily. Certified, seasoned massage therapists are present for optional treatments.

1 Queen Bed

Accommodation
Single guest room with queen bed and private full bathroom.

2 Queen Beds

Accommodation
Double occupancy guest rooms with 2 queen beds and private full bathroom.

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
Retreats are offered at a peaceful, private center near Paquera in the southern area of the Nicoya peninsula, Costa Rica. Enjoy the lush tropical environment, fresh air, quietude, sunny days, gulf ocean views, and local pristine beaches. A sparkling, highly mineralized pool overlooks a tranquil jungle view. Wildlife abounds and enchants daily: scarlet macaws, monkeys, foxes, iguanas, and a virtual symphony of birds.

Meals

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Menu Types

Gourmet, fresh food is prepared by a chef according to individual dietary preferences. Filtered and mineralized water is always available. Fresh organic juices and smoothies are served daily.

What's Included

  • One-on-one Bwiti counsel session pre-retreat with lead facilitator
  • One-on-one comprehensive, personalized medical screening & preparation
  • 24/7 expert medical support on site: Important as the medicine is active for up to 72 hours
  • Beautiful accommodations at a private center
  • Gourmet, healthy, gluten-free, primarily organic meals with accommodation for individual dietary needs
  • Traditional Bwiti river spiritual shower ceremony to help release the past that no longer serves and to call in the desires of the soul
  • 1 Outing to a nearby beach or nature preserve
  • All-levels, trauma-informed yoga + meditation with a certified yoga teacher
  • Preparation & integration support talks onsite
  • Creative arts integration activities
  • Private, professional retreat shuttle transport to/from LIR airport
  • The signature SoulCentro Preparation workbook filled with preparation information, questions, and projects
  • The signature SoulCentro Integration play-book filled with integrative information, questions, and projects
  • One-on-one integration Bwiti counsel session with lead facilitator post-retreat
  • Complimentary monthly Bwiti “Fire Talk” online integration calls for all past retreat guests, to help stay connected to the medicine

What's Not Included

  • Airfare
  • Optional arrival or departure hotel
  • Additional transportation beyond the complimentary shuttle ride

Customer Reviews

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Finally found the cure
I was diagnosed w Lyme disease in 2015. Since then, I’ve spent over $50,000 on various treatments. I was just about to give up when I decided to try Iboga as a last resort. Not only did it physically heal me within about one week flat- it also healed me emotionally from the grief of losing multiple people close to me from suicide. I also got my job back as an extra bonus! My world was collapsing around me and I feel I have a new lease on life. I am SO grateful to this medicine, and to Chor and Elizabeth and the entire Soul Centro team. They are the real deal! I feel like a phoenix rising from the ashes. I am beyond ecstatic. Thank you Soul Centro, thank you Iboga, and thank you Bwiti!

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Extraordinary
SoulCentro will forever be my iboga home. What a loving, wise, safe place to meet this extraordinary medicine. Thank you!

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An experience like no other....
I am so thankful for the preparation assistance provided by Elizabeth and all the staff at Soul Centro. I celebrated my 51st birthday by joining friends who had heard about the retreat center. With only a few weeks to prepare myself, I can't imagine feeling so ready and comfortable without all of their help. The space itself is private and cozy, the food and juices were always delicious, and the massages and yoga sessions were amazing. My Iboga experience was physically challenging, but I never felt alone or concerned. This is a place where you can be very vulnerable and not feel judged, where you slow down and feel moments of gratitude. I am looking forward to reading Elizabeth's book and seeing their growth and journey moving forward. I am so happy knowing they are in this world, sharing this medicine, and their grace and harmony with others. If you are called to the medicine, this is your place.

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Amazing, Life-Changing Experience!
One of the most intense, beautiful and empowering experiences of my life. The whole retreat was so wonderful....Elizabeth and Chor have created such a safe and caring environment for this medicine....the whole experience was incredible. Great accommodations, incredible food, amazing people!!

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Beyond expectations…
I always try to arrive without expectations, as the old saying goes, disappointment takes great planning… but - wow.

I’ve been to a lot of retreats and sat in a lot of medicine ceremonies where ‘radical transformation’ has been promised. They’ve all delivered in one way or another, but none more so than this. More often than not, it’s down to me. The work I’ve done in the build up; the preparation, intention setting and sitting down in ceremony knowing that I’m ready to surrender.

I had prepared myself before arriving at Soul Centro, but did arrive with a lot of trepidation. This was the big one. The root of Africa (in Costa Rica : ).

As soon as I arrived I was greeted by the sweetest smile and handed a chilled coconut water. I was then shown to my private air conditioned room overlooking the pool, surrounded by hammocks. My suspicions became aroused - I might have to leave some of my hardships behind…

Meeting Elizabeth for the first time is like having a warm blanket wrapped around you. Her maternal and caring energy is abundant and her piecing eyes have that knowing look that shows the wisdom behind them. Chor’s energy is more subtle at first as he sizes you up, but then his wisdom and caring energy is no less abundant, and his strength is clear to see. They’re about the safest pair of hands you could wish for and knowing they’re there allows you to go beyond the edge. (Btw, they’re also both hilarious - very important asset in my book!)

If that’s not safe enough, there’s also a doctor on site at all times and throughout ceremony who is constantly monitoring you.

I won’t say too much about ceremony as that’s for you to discover if you should choose to do this for yourself. What I will say is that is unflinchingly authentic and steeped in the traditions of the Bwiti people of Gabon. Honouring his teachers and the faith they have shown in him is something that Chor takes incredibly seriously and I found it an honour to be guided by him.

What I also really loved is that there is space around the ceremonies. There is ample time to rest and reflect, take a walk in nature (the nature!) and even a day trip to get off site for a day was organised. I was there for 10 days and it felt like a month. It was incredible.

Everyone at the centre is amazing. The food is delicious. The gentle souls that serve you and the comfortable beds that you lie on are there so you can do the work. And I couldn’t recommend anywhere better to do it.