Immersive Retreat - Costa Rica | Embodied Imagination® For Psychedelic Integration & Dreamwork
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Immersive Retreat - Costa Rica | Embodied Imagination® For Psychedelic Integration & Dreamwork
Brave Earth (Tierra Valiente), Alajuela Province, San Ramón, Costa Rica
Up to 20 in group
May 8 - 13, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- Direct training with Dr. Katherine Lawson in an intimate group setting
- Immersive learning through practice sessions with expert supervision and detailed demonstrations of the Embodied Imagination® method
- Explore your inner landscapes with sessions to unlock your dreams, memories and psychedelic experiences
- Integrative wellness practices beginning each day fresh with movement, breathwork, and body-based techniques
- Guide clients through meaningful integration of their psychedelic experiences
- Apply evidence-based techniques to help transform insights into lasting change
- Join a global community of practitioners at the forefront of psychedelic healing
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Dr. Katherine Lawson
Founder of the school and creator of the certification.
Dr. Katherine Lawson is an Integrative Mental Health Specialist, certified Embodied Imagination® practitioner, psycho-spiritual counselor, author and international speaker with nearly two decades of experience at the forefront of psychedelic education and healing. Recognised as a thought leader in the field, Dr. Lawson blends modern psychology, ancient traditions, and personal insight to create holistic frameworks for healing.
Motivated by her own life experiences as a cancer survivor and someone who has navigated early childhood trauma, grief, and loss, Dr. Lawson founded this program to empower others with the tools needed to prepare for and integrate psychedelic experiences safely and ethically. Her mission is to make psychedelic healing accessible and transformative for practitioners, clients, and communities alike.
This program has already impacted numerous students, equipping them to support others through the profound and often complex process of psychedelic healing. With Dr. Lawson’s leadership, the program is paving the way for a new era of integrative and sustainable mental health care.
Details of this retreat
Elevate your practice in an immersive and transformative 6-day experience.
This transformative retreat offers intensive training in Embodied Imagination® for Psychedelic Integration & Dreamwork, within a supportive, small-group setting. Through hands-on practice, peer collaboration, and expert guidance, you will master integration techniques applicable to both psychedelic experiences and dreamwork.
Combining daily immersive training sessions with integrative wellness practices, this retreat provides a unique opportunity to learn through direct experience. Rooted in practical application and expert facilitation, it equips you with the skills to guide others through meaningful integration processes, empowering you to apply Embodied Imagination® techniques in real-world contexts, whether you are a practitioner or seeking personal growth.
(This course does not involve the consumption, use or administration of psychedelic substances.)
6 Days of Immersive and Transformative Training
Train directly with Dr. Katherine Lawson and expert facilitators as you learn to practice Embodied Imagination® for Psychedelic Integration and Dreamwork through intensive workshops and personalized guidance. Read More
This transformative retreat offers intensive training in Embodied Imagination® for Psychedelic Integration & Dreamwork, within a supportive, small-group setting. Through hands-on practice, peer collaboration, and expert guidance, you will master integration techniques applicable to both psychedelic experiences and dreamwork.
Combining daily immersive training sessions with integrative wellness practices, this retreat provides a unique opportunity to learn through direct experience. Rooted in practical application and expert facilitation, it equips you with the skills to guide others through meaningful integration processes, empowering you to apply Embodied Imagination® techniques in real-world contexts, whether you are a practitioner or seeking personal growth.
(This course does not involve the consumption, use or administration of psychedelic substances.)
6 Days of Immersive and Transformative Training
Train directly with Dr. Katherine Lawson and expert facilitators as you learn to practice Embodied Imagination® for Psychedelic Integration and Dreamwork through intensive workshops and personalized guidance. Read More
Schedule
A day on the retreat
Your retreat journey unfolds through a thoughtfully designed rhythm that balances intensive learning with integration, wellness practices and community connection.
Morning
Begin your day with optional meditation or movement practice followed by a nourishing breakfast. The morning session immerses you in Embodied Imagination® training, where you'll explore core methodologies and practice techniques.
Midday
Enjoy a communal lunch with fresh, local cuisine before transitioning to experiential small-group work where you'll apply what you've learned with fellow participants under expert guidance.
Afternoon
Participate in an integration circle, lecture and/or group work to share insights and receive feedback. Afterward, you may choose to reflect, by the pond or soak in volcanic hotsprings, have a massage, or connect with nature on jungle walks through the property.
Evening
Gather for a family-style dinner featuring organic seasonal dishes. The day concludes with an evening session that varies throughout the retreat. From embodiment practices to temescal, dream incubations, blue lotus/cacao ceremony, and celebratory gatherings.
Your retreat journey unfolds through a thoughtfully designed rhythm that balances intensive learning with integration, wellness practices and community connection.
Morning
Begin your day with optional meditation or movement practice followed by a nourishing breakfast. The morning session immerses you in Embodied Imagination® training, where you'll explore core methodologies and practice techniques.
Midday
Enjoy a communal lunch with fresh, local cuisine before transitioning to experiential small-group work where you'll apply what you've learned with fellow participants under expert guidance.
Afternoon
Participate in an integration circle, lecture and/or group work to share insights and receive feedback. Afterward, you may choose to reflect, by the pond or soak in volcanic hotsprings, have a massage, or connect with nature on jungle walks through the property.
Evening
Gather for a family-style dinner featuring organic seasonal dishes. The day concludes with an evening session that varies throughout the retreat. From embodiment practices to temescal, dream incubations, blue lotus/cacao ceremony, and celebratory gatherings.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Read MoreGetting Here
School of Psychedelics, Brave Earth (Tierra Valiente), Alajuela Province, San Ramón, Costa Rica
Directions
Our living lab is located on the northwestern Caribbean slope of Costa Rica, about 2.5 hours from San Jose. We have created an 80-acre commons nestled between the Children’s Eternal Rainforest, one of the largest protected regions of rainforest north of the Amazon and Volcano Arenal.
Juan Santamaria International located in San Jose is the nearest airport to Brave Earth. We are approximately a 2.5h drive from San Jose.
We are located 11 miles south from La Fortuna Arenal Area in a community called San Isidro de Peñas Blancas, La Fortuna, Alajuela.
GPS Coordinates:
10°23’16.2”N 84°35’50.8”W Read More
Juan Santamaria International located in San Jose is the nearest airport to Brave Earth. We are approximately a 2.5h drive from San Jose.
We are located 11 miles south from La Fortuna Arenal Area in a community called San Isidro de Peñas Blancas, La Fortuna, Alajuela.
GPS Coordinates:
10°23’16.2”N 84°35’50.8”W Read More
Accommodation
The ecological accommodations—your home during this journey—blend seamlessly with their surroundings. Open-air spaces invite the healing presence of nature into every moment. Locally-sourced materials and permaculture gardens (supplying your farm-to-table meals) reflect the intentional, regenerative philosophy that permeates this special place.In this extraordinary setting, your Embodied Imagination® practice deepens naturally. The boundary between inner and outer worlds softens, creating the perfect conditions for the powerful integration work you'll be mastering.
Price
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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
The magic of Brave Earth
Picture yourself waking up to the gentle sounds of the lush green rainforest awakening around you. This isn't just a learning experience—it's a life-changing journey in one of the most breathtaking settings on earth.
Our retreat unfolds at Brave Earth, an extraordinary 80-acre regenerative sanctuary nestled between the ancient Children's Eternal Rainforest (one of the largest protected rainforest regions north of the Amazon) and the powerful presence of Arenal Volcano. Read More
Picture yourself waking up to the gentle sounds of the lush green rainforest awakening around you. This isn't just a learning experience—it's a life-changing journey in one of the most breathtaking settings on earth.
Our retreat unfolds at Brave Earth, an extraordinary 80-acre regenerative sanctuary nestled between the ancient Children's Eternal Rainforest (one of the largest protected rainforest regions north of the Amazon) and the powerful presence of Arenal Volcano. Read More
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Rumi’s Kitchen is our communal dining space, and is also known as the heart of the center. This is where we gather to share plant-based meals that are lovingly prepared from the organic fruits and veg
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What's Included
- Accommodation at Brave Earth
- All meals (locally-sourced, organic dishes)
- Daily immersive training sessions
- Integrative wellness practices (movement, dreamwork, and body-based practices)
- Supervised group practice and integration circles
- Access to retreat amenities (swimming pond, tea lounge, temescal,, nature walks)
- Visit to a geothermal spa to unwind
- Accommodation, stated transport and meals are included in your retreat package to ensure a seamless experience from arrival to departure.
- Stunning accommodations with organic meals in one of the worlds most vibrant locations
- Experience the magic of volcanic hot springs, and lush tropical jungle, for deep rejuvenation
- Walk away with a powerful new skill to deepen your practice or serve as the first step in a life-changing professional certification
What's Not Included
- Flights are not included in the package.
- This course does not involve the consumption, use or administration of psychedelic substances.
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