BLUE PORTAL MUSHROOM RETREAT COSTA RICA WITH author TRADD COTTER
BLUE PORTAL MUSHROOM RETREAT COSTA RICA WITH author TRADD COTTER
Limón Province, Cahuita, Costa Rica
Up to 16 in group
May 15 - 19, 2026
A preparation course valued at $109 is included with the retreat at no extra cost
Retreat Highlights
- 4 night / 5 day retreat in beautiful Jungle Setting near Caribbean Beach
- Regional flight included from San Jose to Limon!
- 2 Psilocybin Ceremonies
- 2 Live Sound Bath and Local Music End of Ceremony
- 2 Group Integration Sessions - Psychotherapy with Irene
- Daily Morning Yoga and Meditation
- 5 minute walk to Beach
- Monkeys, Toucans, Sloths, Gardens and Trails on 14 acres
- Swimming Pool in Jungle Setting
- 1 Sacred Mushroom Cultivation and Microdosing Workshop with author Tradd Cotter
- Bonfire and Burning Ceremony
- Group Preparation and Integration Call
About this Retreat
Tradd Cotter is a microbiologist, professional mycologist, and former ecological landscape designer, who has been cultivating mushrooms both commercially and experimentally for more than thirty years.
Tradd is the author of the best-selling book Organic Mushroom Farming and Mycoremediation (2014) and has won numerous awards for his work including the prestigious Clemson University Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2013), the EPA GRO-U Fellowship Award (2011), including the Gary Lincoff Award in 2021.
Mr. Cotter’s ongoing research projects include bacterial interactions with fungi, mycopesticides, novel antibiotic discovery, and isolating native mycorrhizal species for bioregional specific inoculants for plants.
In 2022, Tradd sold Mushroom Mountain to pursue his interests in psychedelic assisted therapy and focus on research in the medical field with Irene Dubin. Tradd and Irene are co-owners of Blue Portal, a mycologically-focused company specializing in psychedelic therapy and cultivation, medicinal innovations, and industrial applications for fungi.
Tradd also created HALO EXTRACTS with Co Founder and Psychotherapist Irene Dubin, which formulates adaptogenic mushroom and herbal extract products for wellness.
Psychotherapist, Addiction Specialist, trained in psychodrama, art therapy, somatic, psycho-dynamic modalities with more than 10 years in a field providing integration for psychedelic medicine in the individual and a group settings
Details of this retreat
Mushroom Retreat in Cahuita, Costa Rica with author and researcher Tradd Cotter and renowned psychotherapist Irene Dubin. Spend 5 days and 4 nights with us in a tropical jungle setting, all while enjoying all-inclusive comforts, including meals, lodging, and regional transportation. Welcome to Blue Portal Costa Rica, This is the perfect retreat for enthusiasts of plant medicine and self-discovery... Walk to the Beach! Integrate and meditate with monkeys, toucans, and sloths in this incredible setting....Experience the power of art therapy, sound healing, workshops on cultivation, and two mushroom ceremonies, led by therapists and industry experts such as best-selling author Tradd Cotter. Get ready for a transformational experience that will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
Schedule
Day 1 - Meet at San Jose Airport in Costa Rica. Travel with Group to Ecoresort. Optional Spa Visits. Evening Dinner, Group Meeting and Intentions.
Day 2 - Sunrise Yoga and Breathwork. Light Breakfast. FIRST Mushroom Ceremony in Morning. Sound Bath. Afternoon reflection and Rest. Optional Spa Visits. Dinner and Quiet Time.
Day 3 - Yoga. Breakfast. INTEGRATION . Group Psychotherapy, Art Therapy, Music and Nature Activities. Optional Spa Visits. Preparation for Second Session.
Day 4 - Sunrise Yoga and Breathwork. Light Breakfast. SECOND Mushroom Ceremony in Morning. Sound Bath. Afternoon reflection and Rest. Optional Spa Visits. Evening group integration activities. Dinner and Quiet Time.
Day 5 - Early departure back to San Jose for Returning Flights or stay longer!
Day 2 - Sunrise Yoga and Breathwork. Light Breakfast. FIRST Mushroom Ceremony in Morning. Sound Bath. Afternoon reflection and Rest. Optional Spa Visits. Dinner and Quiet Time.
Day 3 - Yoga. Breakfast. INTEGRATION . Group Psychotherapy, Art Therapy, Music and Nature Activities. Optional Spa Visits. Preparation for Second Session.
Day 4 - Sunrise Yoga and Breathwork. Light Breakfast. SECOND Mushroom Ceremony in Morning. Sound Bath. Afternoon reflection and Rest. Optional Spa Visits. Evening group integration activities. Dinner and Quiet Time.
Day 5 - Early departure back to San Jose for Returning Flights or stay longer!
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Blue Portal , Limón Province, Cahuita, Costa Rica
Directions
We are located in Cahuita, Costa Rica. All travel logistics are coordinated with your liaison at registration.
Accommodation
There are 16 AIR CONDITIONED bungalows (4 units with 4 connected rooms) in a tropical garden setting. Each may be made private or shared with two beds. Each room has its own private bathroom, hot and cold water, a small refrigerator to keep drinks and snacks cool, a fan and screened windows for cool ocean breezes, a desk, and a small patio. The beach is a 5 minute walk from your room and you can hear the surf calling you all day long.
4 nights/5 days All Inclusive - 2 Sessions
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
Our retreat is located in a jungle preserve setting just a 5 minute walk to the beach. There is a beautiful and spacious pool surrounded by lush vegetation and most times a sloth or two watching from above. 14 acres of stunning tropical plants. There is a private restaurant for meals, yoga studio, air conditioned conference room, and Moloka with 6 hammocks for daily use. There are 16 bungalows for shared or private room options with fans and screens for cool ocean breezes and patios.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Meals are a highlight of the retreat. All you can eat. Pastries, freshly made fruit jams, juice, local tropical fruit, pancakes, eggs, coffee. All food separated for dietary preferences.
What's Included
- All-Inclusive except FLIGHT to San Jose, CR.
- Regional flight INCLUDED from San Jose to Limon ($250 value and saves hours of shuttle time)
- Full Screening Check
- 4 night / 5 day retreat
- Gourmet meals - All you can eat Buffet Style - Always Local and Fresh with Diet and Allergy Options
- Ground Transportation to and from San Jose Airport (Private group shuttle)
- 2 Psilocybin Ceremonies
- 2 Live Sound Bath and Local Music End of Ceremony
- Group Integration Sessions - Psychotherapy with Irene
- Art and Ecotherapy
- Daily Morning Yoga and Meditation
- 5 minute walk to Beach
- Monkeys, Toucans, Sloths, Gardens and Trails on 14 acres
- Very Large Swimming Pool in Jungle Setting
- 1 Sacred Mushroom Cultivation and Microdosing Workshop with author Tradd Cotter INCLUDED
- Bonfire and Burning Ceremony
- Group Preparation and Integration Call
What's Not Included
- Flights to and from Costa Rica (San Jose International Airport)
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