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Return to The Medicine | Five Night Retreat For Return & Experienced Guests
San José Province, Turrubares, Bijagual, Costa Rica
Up to 22 in group
October 4 - 9, 2027
Retreat Highlights
- A thorough intake process, in collaboration with therapists and medical advisors, to ensure a safe and supportive retreat
- Ayahuasca ceremonies with highly-experienced Peruvian female & male Shipibo healers
- Intimate group sizes (maximum capacity 20 - 22 guests depending on location)
- Consultations with our healers (and translator)
- A full year of preparation, integration, and community support through the Soltara Community Platform, including:
- Community spaces for questions, sharing, & connecting
- Retreat information & logistics
- Holistic resources for physical, emotional, therapeutic, mental, spiritual, cultural, relational, creative, and day-of-travel support
- Regular monthly events, including free preparation & integration circles with a Soltara therapist
- Guided experiences such as yoga, breathwork, and meditations
- Online courses for deeper exploration into specific topics, such as the physiology of trauma, mindfulness, and ceremonial preparation
- A carefully vetted network of practitioners, coaches, and guides for individual support
- Access to our Entwined program, a 12-module program with resources and support for the loved ones and family members of those stepping into plant medicine ceremony
- On-site integration workshops and sharing circles
- Yoga classes for all levels throughout your stay
- Pranayama breathwork and meditation sessions
- Floral baths with medicinal plants lovingly prepared by our healers
- All meals in our conscious cuisine kitchen
- Transportation to and from the pick-up location near airport
About this Retreat
Details of this retreat
Join us October 4 - 9, 2027, at Soltara Scarlet Valley, for a 5-night journey that offers three sacred Ayahuasca ceremonies in a retreat intentionally designed for return guests and our Soltara community to continue their path of healing and transformation.
This program balances ceremonial depth with the freedom to immerse yourself in Costa Rica’s breathtaking nature and culture, with less emphasis on introductory teachings and more space for personal exploration.
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Highlights of This Retreat:
A concise Ayahuasca meeting with our Shipibo healers, replacing the introductory talk, to set a collective intention for the group.
Relaxed pacing, allowing for reflection, integration, and connection with nature.
Additional plant treatments with medicinal plants lovingly prepared by our Shipibo healers
Unique cultural experiences, including Shipibo cosmology sessions and a bonfire cookout (weather permitting).
Integration support tailored for experienced participants, with optional one-on-one time with facilitators and healers.
Massage & spa treatments (optional add-on)
A full year of self-paced and optional guided support from intake to integration, with the Soltara standards you know and love.
Revisit your inner healer while deepening your connection to the medicine and the natural world. Whether it’s your next step in this lifelong journey or a continuation of your work at Soltara, we look forward to walking this path with you.
Reserve Your Space
Availability is limited to ensure an intimate, personalized experience. Click Register to join us for this special gathering.
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About Our Soltara Retreats
At our Center, in lush mountains of Costa Rica’s Central Pacific Valley, we work with traditional Peruvian Shipibo healers and sacred plant medicine, as well as other traditional and modern healing modalities, to help you along this path of self-discovery. Our decades of combined experience holding ceremony and doing medicine work allow you to experience in-depth healing in a safe and loving environment. .
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Our Commitment to You
We are called to serve medicine in sacred ceremony with integrity, humility, and compassion. By creating a safe space and working only with experienced, well-intentioned healers and facilitators, we uphold the lessons of the medicines and build a foundation of mutual trust, authenticity, and respect. We are not gurus, preachers, or enlightened beings – our healers are maestros who humbly transmit the knowledge and healing energies of the plants, and our facilitators are devoted to helping guests face, process, and explore difficult experiences and emotions, handle projections, manage expectations, and surrender to the process. We strive to uphold the highest integrity in everything we do and be a beacon for responsible, safe, and ethical practices, such that our guests feel safe and supported to get the most out of their healing.
Getting Here
Directions
Please ensure you reserve your spot for your retreat with us prior to booking your flights. If you have any questions during the registration process or are concerned any health conditions (including bipolar, schizophrenia, or psychosis) may prevent you from attending a retreat, please contact us first.
We offer pickup on Day 1 of your retreat from a hotel near the San Jose (SJO) airport.
We recommend arriving the day before, and booking your stay at the recommended hotel in our confirmation email, in order to give you time to relax and settle in before beginning your journey to Soltara.
Exact arrival details will be provided upon registration confirmation.
You will be returned to San Jose on the last day of your retreat by early afternoon.
We look forward to supporting you in an immersive experience in nature, community, and medicine!
Accommodation
We offer different room options and pricing to ensure that a high-quality healing experience is accessible for a variety of budgets.
Garden Triple Room (No Balcony)
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(Most Economical Shared Option) | 3 Queen beds | En-suite bathroom | Additional full bathroom nearby | Garden & property views |
Our Garden Triple Room is a spacious shared option designed for connection and comfort. Three queen beds share an en-suite bathroom, with three additional sinks located just outside the bathroom for ease during busy moments. A second full bathroom with shower is located just outside the room as overflow if needed. Large windows offer garden and property views. Solo guests are paired with others of the same gender.
What to Expect in Every Room
Across all accommodation types, guests can expect:
Air conditioning
En-suite or shared bathrooms (lodging dependent) with hot showers
Orthopedic beds with luxury linens
Closet space or thoughtful storage
Beautiful forest, garden, or mountain views
Warm, soft interior lighting
Regular housekeeping, with linen changes available as needed
Clean, fresh towels changed regularly (additional towels available on request)
Full laundry service available upon request
Beautiful handcrafted, locally sourced décor and artisanal touches
Vista Triple Room (With Balcony)
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3 Queen beds | 2 toilet rooms (1 shower) | Private terrace balcony | Rainforest & valley views |
Our Vista Triple Room is a newly built shared space with expansive rainforest, lake, and mountain views. Three queen beds share two separate toilet rooms (one with shower), along with two sinks located outside for added convenience. An indoor seating area and private terrace balcony offer space to rest and take in the landscape. Solo guests are paired with others of the same gender.
What to Expect in Every Room
Across all accommodation types, guests can expect:
Air conditioning
En-suite or shared bathrooms (lodging dependent) with hot showers
Orthopedic beds with luxury linens
Closet space or thoughtful storage
Beautiful forest, garden, or mountain views
Warm, soft interior lighting
Regular housekeeping, with linen changes available as needed
Clean, fresh towels changed regularly (additional towels available on request)
Full laundry service available upon request
Beautiful handcrafted, locally sourced décor and artisanal touches
Mountain Double Shared Room
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2 Queen beds | En-suite bathroom | Private terrace balcony | Mountain or rainforest views |
Our Mountain Double Room offers a comfortable shared option with added privacy, featuring two queen beds and a private en-suite bathroom. With an outdoor terrace featuring forest, garden or mountain views, these rooms offer a quiet place to rest between ceremonies and group activities. This room can be booked by solo guests (paired with same gender) or by two friends traveling together.
What to Expect in Every Room
Across all accommodation types, guests can expect:
Air conditioning
En-suite or shared bathrooms (lodging dependent) with hot showers
Orthopedic beds with luxury linens
Closet space or thoughtful storage
Comfortable indoor or outdoor seating areas
Balconies or terraces overlooking mountains or tropical gardens
Warm, soft interior lighting
Regular housekeeping, with linen changes available as needed
Clean, fresh towels changed regularly (additional towels available on request)
Full laundry service available upon request
Beautiful handcrafted, locally sourced décor and artisanal touches
Mountain Private Double Room (*Price for 2*)
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2 Queen beds | En-suite bathroom | Private terrace balcony | Mountain or rainforest views |
Our Mountain Double Room offers a comfortable shared option with added privacy, featuring two queen beds and a private en-suite bathroom. With an outdoor terrace featuring forest or mountain views, these rooms offer a quiet place to rest between ceremonies and group activities. This room can be booked by two friends or loved ones traveling together.
What to Expect in Every Room
Across all accommodation types, guests can expect:
Air conditioning
En-suite or shared bathrooms (lodging dependent) with hot showers
Orthopedic beds with luxury linens
Closet space or thoughtful storage
Comfortable indoor or outdoor seating areas
Balconies or terraces overlooking mountains or tropical gardens
Warm, soft interior lighting
Regular housekeeping, with linen changes available as needed
Clean, fresh towels changed regularly (additional towels available on request)
Full laundry service available upon request
Beautiful handcrafted, locally sourced décor and artisanal touches
Rainforest Single Room (Shared Bathroom)
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1 Queen bed | Shared bathroom | Private balcony | Shared house entrance & communal space |
The Rainforest Single Room offers a private bedroom with a queen bed and its own balcony overlooking the rainforest and tropical gardens. Two single rooms share a spacious bathroom and communal living area within the house, along with two additional sinks outside the bathroom for convenience. This option balances privacy with gentle connection.
What to Expect in Every Room
Across all accommodation types, guests can expect:
Air conditioning
En-suite or shared bathrooms (lodging dependent) with hot showers
Orthopedic beds with luxury linens
Closet space or thoughtful storage
Comfortable indoor or outdoor seating areas
Balconies or terraces overlooking mountains or tropical gardens
Warm, soft interior lighting
Regular housekeeping, with linen changes available as needed
Clean, fresh towels changed regularly (additional towels available on request)
Full laundry service available upon request
Beautiful handcrafted, locally sourced décor and artisanal touches
Private Terrace Room (Single)
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1 Queen bed | En-suite bathroom | Private balcony | Garden & property views | The Private Terrace Room offers a quiet and comfortable private space for solo guests. Featuring a queen bed and en-suite bathroom, each room includes a private balcony with seating and views of the property's tropical gardens. Located within the main house, rooms share a building entrance and corridor, while maintaining full privacy once inside.What to Expect in Every RoomAcross all accommodation types, guests can expect:Air conditioningEn-suite or shared bathrooms (lodging dependent) with hot showersOrthopedic beds with luxury linensCloset space or thoughtful storageComfortable indoor or outdoor seating areasBalconies or terraces overlooking mountains or tropical gardensWarm, soft interior lightingRegular housekeeping, with linen changes available as neededClean, fresh towels changed regularly (additional towels available on request)Full laundry service available upon requestBeautiful handcrafted, locally sourced décor and artisanal touches
The Vista Suite (Single/Couples)
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1 King bed | En-suite bathroom | Wraparound balcony & spacious interior | Mountain & rainforest views |
The Vista Suite is our most spacious accommodation on the property. Designed for solo guests or couples, it features a king bed, large en-suite bathroom, generous closet space, and an expansive indoor seating area with room for yoga or meditation. A wraparound balcony offers sweeping views of the mountains, rainforest, and valley below.
What to Expect in Every Room
Across all accommodation types, guests can expect:
Air conditioning
En-suite or shared bathrooms (lodging dependent) with hot showers
Orthopedic beds with luxury linens
Closet space or thoughtful storage
Comfortable indoor or outdoor seating areas
Balconies or terraces overlooking mountains or tropical gardens
Warm, soft interior lighting
Regular housekeeping, with linen changes available as needed
Clean, fresh towels changed regularly (additional towels available on request)
Full laundry service available upon request
Beautiful handcrafted, locally sourced décor and artisanal touches
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Set in the lush mountains of Costa Rica’s Central Pacific Valley, our new retreat space is surrounded by protected rainforest near Carara National Park. Sweeping valley views, fresh mountain air, and a rich natural soundscape create a peaceful, secluded environment. Gather in spacious indoor & outdoor communal areas and enjoy tropical gardens, nature trails, onsite permaculture, and amenities including a pool, gym, spa, and comfortable accommodations designed to support deep rest & connection.
Meals
Menu Types
We believe healing even takes place in the kitchen. We take on the mantra by the Greek physician, Hippocrates: “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” We honor the role of food in our lives and expand it beyond its primary purpose of bodily nourishment – food can be an avenue to dig deeper into ourselves, consciously looking at our patterns and mindsets surrounding not just what we eat, but how and why we eat what we do. Our eating habits don’t just affect our mental health, they also reflect it.
At Soltara, we aim to help you jumpstart this process of connection through conscious cooking on all levels. Diet is an important part of the healing process, both on its own and also to help prepare the mind and body for plant medicine work. We work closely with our shamans to prepare wholesome, delicious meals that adhere to the traditional dietary guidelines of working with ayahuasca. All of our meals are freshly prepared in-house by our loving kitchen staff. From fresh smoothies and juices every morning, to plant-based meals emphasizing local, organic, and sustainable produce, to lean proteins such a chicken and fish, we celebrate the rich local flavor of Costa Rican cuisine, and offer a chance to experience a connection to the land and culture while nourishing the body, mind, and spirit.
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