Puntarenas Province, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Up to 5 in group
May 7 - 11, 2026
About this Retreat
Inwardbound Co-Founder
Rob (MSc/ BA Hons) is the co-founder of Inwardbound. He has a Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Integrative Psychotherapy (Level 9) from Dublin City University, is an accredited psychotherapist, and is a professional member of MIND- the European Foundation for Psychedelic Science and the Institute of Psychedelic Therapy (UK).
He is also a qualified transpersonal therapist, and has completed an 8 year training as a Transpersonal therapist at the Irish Centre for Shamanic and Transpersonal Studies (Dunderry Park), in the tradition of Dr. Stan Grof. He is currently enrolled on the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) Certificate in Psychedelic- Assisted Therapy training programme.
He believes that only way to create change in the world is through inner psychological work, and his work had been around reconnecting people to themselves, to each other and to nature. He is deeply connected to the land and traditions of Ireland.
In his twenties he was one of Ireland's top whitewater kayakers, leading expeditions to most of the most remote locations on the planet, including Iran, the Himalayas and Ethiopia to name but a few. He has 20 years experience guiding people in some of the most adventurous mountain and river environments on earth. As he evolved into a leading outdoor educator, he became convinced of the healing power of nature. After several near death experiences and the trauma of losing some of his friends to the river, Rob turned to Jungian psychology, yoga and meditation to rehab his body and mind. He has been practising yoga intensively since 2008, and teaching since 2015 when he trained as a Yoga Alliance Teacher (200 RYT) on Maui, He has also completed yoga and meditation trainings in Mexico, India, Guatemala and Spain.
Rob has been a student of Amazonian curanderismo for a number of years, having done several dietas with the renowned Shipibo curanderas in Peru. He co-wrote a code of ethics for plant medicine facilitators "A guideline for navigating sexual trauma and harm prevention in psychedelic ceremony space" (
www.saferceremony.com), as well as helping to draft the dutch Guild of Guides Code of Ethics.
Before becoming a psychotherapist, Rob was a university lecturer and will be co-ordinating our Inwardbound Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy training programme.
- Graduate Diploma (Level 9) in Counselling and Integrative Psychotherapy (Dublin City University)
- BA (Hons)/ MSc (Trinity College Dublin)/ CEP (IEP Grenoble, France)
- Accredited Psychotherapist
- Transpersonal Therapist at the ICTSS
- Certificate in Jungian Studies with the Jung Centre
- Expanded Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Psychedelic-assisted Therapy: Trauma-focused ACT training
- Certificate in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy, California Institute of Integral Studies (enrolled 23/24 cohort)
- IFS (Internal Family Systems) for Psychedelic Guides training
- Professional member of MIND- the European Foundation for Psychedelic Science (Berlin)
- Trained as a Wilderness Therapy Facilitator in the US
- Trained in Trauma Release Exercise (TRE)
- Professional experience as an Adventure Therapy facilitator in the US
- Experienced Holiotropic Breathwork practitioner
- MI qualified Mountain leader, 6000m peak trekking leader, international Class 5 river guide
- Qualified Shamanic Counsellor at the Irish Centre for Shamanic and Transpersonal Studies
- Yoga Alliance Teacher (200 RYT) , breathwork and meditative yoga teacher
Read more about Rob's own personal journey here:
https://cassandravoices.com/sport/in-the-eye-of-the-storm/
A recent podcast with Rob on the Therapy Explained Podcast can be found here:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ZEXKrsukwklNKpLLIPXTC?si=tBaph2VfRFav_k_IQjyjWA
A talk by Inwardbound co-founders Rob Coffey and Dr Darragh Stewart talk entitled : "The Promise and Challenges of Psychedelic Therapy" can be found here:
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOenMxLOrFw[/embed]
Psychotherapist (Existential Analysis) | Psychiatric Nurse | Psychedelic Preparation & Integration |
Originally from a little mountain village in Austria and now based in Costa Rica, Julia is a highly experienced psychiatric nurse with over a decade of expertise in mental health care. Her journey included 7 years training to become a psychotherapist specializing in Existential Analysis, and she is currently in the completion of her master’s degree.
Recognizing the limitations of traditional talk therapy, she deepened her exploration of psychedelics. To enhance her approach, she completed specialized training in psychedelic preparation and integration with Awake in the Dream School. With a strong foundation in the teachings of Viktor Frankl, she continues to expand her therapeutic practice by integrating existential analysis with psychedelic-assisted healing.
Complementing her work as a psychotherapist, Julia is also a certified Ayurveda practitioner, integrating holistic approaches to physical, mental, and spiritual well-being into her practice. Her background includes extensive experience in addiction treatment and palliative care, where she has developed a compassionate, client-centered approach that supports individuals through some of life’s most challenging moments.
Julia's approach to therapy is informed by her own transformative near-death experience, which deepened her understanding of life’s impermanence and the profound need for authentic self-expression. She is dedicated to helping individuals discover meaning in their lives, navigate existential uncertainties, and unlock their creative potential.
With an open-heart, a compassionate and intuitive nature, Julia creates a deeply safe and supportive environment for personal transformation. As a certified yoga teacher, she integrates movement, breathwork, and the healing power of nature into her therapeutic approach. She holds a special connection to the element of water, using it as a symbol of emotional release, renewal, and flow.
Julia’s mission is to empower her clients to embark on a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and inner freedom, enabling them to create lives that feel truly alive and aligned with their deepest values.
Details of this retreat
5-Day Retreat: 2 Psilocybin Ceremonies
With over 1,000 participants on our retreats since 2018, Inwardbound is one of the world leaders in delivering psilocybin retreats.
In 2026, we have a limited number of small group retreats available in Costa Rica with our Inwardbound psychedelic facilitation team who have spoken at global psychedelic therapy conferences about their pioneering work in the field of psychedelic therapy.
Our Inwardbound Costa Rica programme is supervised by trained psychotherapists and has a pre-screening and integration process supported by our team of facilitators.
Our intimate group retreats are between 3-6 participants. The retreats are 5 days, 2 ceremonies.
Please do not book flights or make travel arrangements before your participation on the retreat is confirmed after your screening call with one of our psychotherapists.
If you are interested in joining this retreat, please email admin@inwardbound.ie to express interest.
At InwardBound, our interdisciplinary team of psychotherapists, PhD scientists and holistic therapists believe in weaving together the threads of science and spirituality, knowing that the two ways are one. We work in the broad tradition of Dr Stan Grof - creating a safe container for people to access the wisdom of their own inner healer.
Individual: 3,700 euro per person.
Couple: 3,300 euro (price per person sharing a room)
Here's what our retreat programme has in store for you:
Pre-departure:
1x Exploration Call
Full Screening
1:1 Consultation with a Psychotherapist
6 week Preparation Work Book and Videos
Group Preparation Call
On Retreat:
5 days in a beautiful location in Costa Rica.
2x session with psilocybin mushrooms (stepped dose)
4x overnight accommodation in private ensuite rooms
2x Psychotherapists for the duration of the retreat
Private transfer from Cobano airport to the venue (approx. 40 mins)
All meals: vegetarian & vegan, organic and local (where possible)
Bodywork with yoga
Workshops in breathing techniques
Art therapy and mandala work
Ecotherapy, forest nature walks and time on a tropical beach
The Retreat: Depending on the participant, we may also offer:
Massage therapy
Transpersonal therapy
Essential oils
Integration:
1:1 Consultation with a Psychotherapist
Group Integration Call
Integration workbook and videos
Follow-up options and referrals
Lifetime access to the community
Venue
A luxury venue in the beautiful rainforest of Costa Rica in the Puntarenas province. Our retreat venue is located about a 6 hour drive from San Jose International airport, or a 40 minute drive from Cobano airport. We recommend that you fly from San Jose to Cobano with Green Air or Sansa Airways arriving by 15.45 on the first day of your retreat.
Our venue sits surrounded by acres of undeveloped jungle, offering stunning ocean views, vast tranquillity and peaceful solitude allowing for a truly unique and special connection to the surrounding environment.
Our tropical location will give you a tropical summer getaway in the middle of the northern hemisphere winter.
Example retreat Schedule
Day 1: Pick up at 15:45 at Cobano airport or hotel, then an evening of preparation, an opening circle, group dinner, and time to relax.
Day 2 & Day 3: A morning of yoga, breathwork/meditation followed by breakfast. Mid-day Psilocybin session 1. Evening of reflection with support followed by dinner and evening integration practices, time to relax.
Day 4: A morning of yoga, breathwork/meditation followed by breakfast. Day of integration and 1:1 support with the therapist and facilitator. Time for a group lunch and to relax on a tropical beach followed by a delicious group connection dinner.
Day 5: A morning of yoga, breathwork/meditation followed by breakfast. Closing circle and leave venue at 11.30 am. Drop off point at Cobano internal airport or the town before 14.00
Please note: To apply for a retreat, please email Admin@Inwardbound.ie. We will arrange an exploration call with you where we can answer any questions you may have. If you feel a retreat would benefit you, you can then submit a full screening form and deposit to hold your place. A consultation call with a Psychotherapist will then be arranged to assure the retreat is fully suitability for you.
Pricing
Our pricing is based on small groups of 3-6 people with each participant having a private double room with ensuite (4 private double rooms available).
Individual: 3,700 euro per person.
Couple: 3,300 euro (price per person sharing a room)
If you would like a fully private retreat please email us for prices.
FAQ
1. Where do you meet on the first day of the retreat?
We arrange pick up at Cobano airport on the first day of the retreat. You can book an internal flight from San Jose to Cobano with Greenair or Sansa Air.
https://www.flysansa.com/
2. When does the final payment need to be in by?
Final payment needs to be sent 1 month before the retreat start date. Prices are per person.
3. Where is the venue?
Our tropical venue is in Puntarenas province, about 6 hours dive from San Jose International airport. We provide a shuttle from Cobano airport, which is about a 40 minute drive from the venue. You should aim to arrive in Cobano at 15.45 on the first day of the retreat.
4. Can I book extra preparation or integration sessions?
Yes, these can be added on before booking in or after.
5. What are the doses of mushrooms used?
The first session is a light/medium/high dose depending on the needs of each guest. The second day is a higher dose if suitable.
6. How long are the sessions?
Approximately 4-7 hours
7. Do I have to do 2 doses?
We offer the two doses as standard. It is up to the participant if they want to do both doses. We allow plenty of time for discussion so you can feel what is right for you.
8. What dates can I book?
We have a range of group retreats and also availability for private retreats in Costa Rica between (January - March 2026). Please email admin@inwardbound.ie to make arrangements.
9. Do I need to take work off after the retreat?
It is not essential but we do suggest taking off as much time as you can to allow you to reflect. If you have the means to spend a few more days in Costa Rica, we recommend you do so. We recommend the Santa Teresa area.
10. How many facilitators are there?
We have 1 male and 1 female on our retreats. They are experienced Psychotherapists.
11. Are the retreats private?
We are used to working with clients who value their privacy. Privacy and discretion assured.
12. We are a group of 3-6, can you cater for us?
Yes, the venue has many sleeping arrangements, if you have a larger group please contact us to discuss.
13. What is included in the price?
The 5 day retreat in a luxury villa with a pool, private transfers, all meals, 1:1 consultation with a Psychotherapist before, during and after the retreat. Plus all preparation, integration sessions before and after the retreat. A range of holistic therapies.
14. What is not included in the price?
International flights to San Jose, internal flight from San Jose to Cobano
15. Do I have to pay for the psilocybin mushrooms?
No, for legal reasons we do not sell psilocybin mushrooms.
16. Reciprocity
At Inwardbound, reciprocity, or giving back to the natural world, is very important to us. For every retreat participant on our Costa Rica retreats, we will make a donation to Karen Mogensen Wildlife reserve expansion project, protecting threatened ecosystems in Costa Rica.
https://www.karenmogensenreserve.org/expansion-plan
Booking Conditions
Deposit of €1,500 is required to secure your place.
If you do not qualify for the retreat programme after a consultation with our psychotherapist, we will return your deposit minus €200 consultation & admin fee.
For earlier flights on the last day of the retreat: Private taxi can be arranged. The venue is approximately 6 hours drive from San Jose International airport. We recommend you fly internally from San Jose to Cobano on the first day of the retreat.
The programme fee does not include flights or other transport to Costa Rica.
Refund, change of date and Cancellation Policy:
The retreat is 100% refundable for a cancellation 60+ days before the retreat start date minus €200 consultation & admin fee.
The retreat is 50% refundable if cancelled 30-59 days before the start date.
The retreat is non-refundable if cancelled 0-29 days before the retreat start date.
To move your booking to another retreat:
50+ days before the original retreat start date, this will be free of charge.
30-49 days before the original retreat start date, there is a 30% charge
14-29 days before the original retreat start date, there is a 80% charge
0-13 days before the original retreat start date, there is a 100% charge
Read full Terms & Conditions.
Questions?
Please visit the InwardBound website ( www.inwardbound.nl) or contact us.
Group retreat
If the Costa Rica is not an option, we recommend checking out our group retreat options in the Netherlands on our website www.inwardbound.nl
Photos below from our Netherlands Group Retreat
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