"Had an awesome time at the Jungle. The accommodations are beautiful and comfortable. Food is great and the team super friendly.
A unique experience for those looking to disconnect and recharge.
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"Highly professional organisation.
Our time at the centre was very well structured, reflected the retreat organizers’ significant forethought and dedication to us receiving the maximum benefit from the medicine. Highly experienced course providers. Integrity of the organization is beyond question. Authenticity of the maestros readily apparent. Intelligence and dedication of the western facilitators also highly commended. Food provisions were plentiful and exceeded expectations at every turn. The ayahuasca revelations in the Maloka defied description and for me, amounted to no less than darshan of the divine. All material any metaphysical aspects of the retreat exceeded my expectations. Lifetime friendships forged in the maloka and the sharemonies that preceded and followed those mystical encounters.
Highly recommended. "
"I had the privilege to be able to participate in an Ayahuasca retreat at the Blue Butterfly Center.
The retreat took place in a beautiful and intimate location : a garden close to a forest and river. I felt in good hands with Aya. In addition to the Ayahuasca ceremonies, he added many interesting elements, such as the use of drawings.
The experience created a lasting change."
"I’ve been to a few retreats over the last few years and have done 14 ayahuasca ceremonies. This was my best retreat yet!! I cannot recommend this place enough. Every single detail was so organized and professional. I felt extremely safe at all times and taken care of in such a different way that I have NEVER felt before. Kimberly really cares about this work/healing and everyone who passes through. Since the retreats are limited to eight people, you really get that EXTRA care that you normally don’t receive. The rooms were so luxurious. I loved the outdoor shower in my room. The beds and linens were comfortable. The pool overlooking the view was beautiful. The private chefs were phenomenal. We were in awe with each meal that was served, so much thought and care put into each one. And it was always plentiful. The maestras were like none i have ever experienced. The one on one time with them was huge for me and helped me immensely with breakthroughs that I have been trying to work on for years. As well as the care team. They are trauma informed which was new for me but greatly assisted me in this journey. I learned soooo much about myself/body from the week that I was there. Having dinner and breakfast with all of them each day made me feel that much safer as well. By the end of this retreat we were genuinely like a little family and bonds that I will never forget. Truly grateful to Kimberly and her team. A life changing experience. Whether you’re a first timer or struggling to break ground on your intentions definitely come here!! "
"Tranquil, beautiful, and safe environment. Excellent food. A genuine, caring, supportive staff, with humor and grace. I can’t imagine there is a better place or program to unpack and move through emotional and physical challenges. I only hope I’ll be able to go back, and encourage anyone with the means and the desire for growth, to visit. "
"The Jungle Gayborhood is an unforgettable experience that we’ll cherish forever. After two years of following it on Instagram, we were thrilled to finally make it a reality and spend our New Year’s Eve there. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed by Nick and shown our room. Ryan then provided us with a comprehensive overview of the place, sharing all the details. We also met Tone, Brandee, and Jess, who made us feel incredibly special and valued. As soon as we stepped onto the property, I could sense the magical and energetic vibe that this place exudes. It’s a unique atmosphere that I’ve never encountered before. Jungle Gayborhood has created this space with such intentional and deliberate details, and they’ve staffed it perfectly to deliver a heartfelt and raw experience.
I’ve attended numerous gay events, but this communal queer living amidst the lush jungle of Costa Rica truly stands out as an unforgettable adventure. Everyone is welcome, regardless of their gender identity, sexuality, race, creed, or culture. I eagerly anticipate witnessing the ongoing evolution of this unique community. "
"Wow
What a refreshing plant medicine guide and teacher. I don’t think you could find anyone as authentic and caring as Nikki. What a great human. She’s a warrior, coach and care giver wrapped into one.
And just to add further fuel to the experiential fire she’s as funny as batshit!! I sense that she feels that if the Huachuma wasn’t going to heal you then laughter certainly would.
The big take away from me was Nikki’s personal
Mantra of “taking personal responsibility”. You could tell she walks the walk!
Thank you for the learnings sister. Thank you for the love and support. That’s was stellar!
I appreciate you!"
"They had me at hello!
From the verbiage on the website, to the introductory call to the luxurious nature of the lodge and setting to the warmth of the staff - it was very close to perfect!
I felt so welcome, supported and nurtured. The food was deliciously wholesome and the attention to detail from black felt coat hangers to wood finishes was noticable.
The pièce de résistance was the medicine experience itself. I loved the intimate nature of the small group as well as the ability of the guides/teachers to step back and allow us to have our own experience yet still be “ight there” to catch and hold us when/if we needed them.
It was obvious that a lot of thought and love had been put into the whole experience.
I leave Amanda Lodge with a deep sense of peace, gratitude and appreciation for the whole team. This was my time to take a pause and invest in me, and Ananda Lodge exceeded my expectations.
Thank-you!
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"Ananda Lodge is such a serene and beautiful place. The owners take really good care of each participant and I could tell they put a lot of thought into the space they created. Retreats here are the experience of a lifetime and the staff were such wonderful, kind, empathetic people I honestly didn't want to leave. But each retreat comes to an end and I definitely plan on attending more retreats here just because the experience is so refreshing. I love the people and oh the food was the best I've ever had!"
"I had such a wonderful experience with Nikki. She's such a kind and honest soul which is something I highly appreciate. Really good at helping people navigate their own experiences while also allowing the person to apply meaning for themselves. I can honestly say it was one of the best times of my life and really helped me work through a lot of internal struggles I was experiencing."
"There are almost no words to describe the 5 day retreat experience I had at Soltara. But I will find some if only to let other people know more about this magical place. It was my first time in Costa Rica and my first time doing Ayahuasca. The facility and grounds are beyond perfect. Lovely and lush and quiet(except for the amazing jungle birds). The rooms are gorgeous and the bed is VERY comfortable. The shower is unlike anything I have ever seen. Like taking a shower in Jurrasic Park. All stone and glass with mesh windows looking out onto the jungle. I also loved the little balcony and table and chairs there. I shared a room but it worked out perfectly. The pool, star deck, dining area, trails, and various areas to hang out were lovely and the Maloca is beyond compare. Just perfect. ALL the drinking water at Soltara is triple filtered and safe to drink which was a relief and much appreciated. The food is all delicious and first rate and MUCH better than I had imagined. Each meal had 6-8 choices of the freshest fruits, vegetables, grains, as well as eggs, fish and chicken. Jesse is a great chef and goes above and beyond. I will say that many of us did remark that with a pinch of salt or chili flake it would be out of this world but as we are all staying on the dieta we understood the thought behind the choices and he still found ways with texture and variety to make it all delicious. The final day after our last ceremony he did add a pinch of salt and even made a sweet dessert(still healthy but nonetheless greatly appreciated by all of us). The staff is just beyond compare. Felt well taken care of and looked after at all times and the instructions from beginning to end were thorough and thoughtful. The facilitators are knowledgable, supportive, approachable and caring. The Maestros are true healers. The yoga classes, flower baths, integration class etc.. all of it was so well thought out and they were very clear about what things were mandatory and what was optional. I won't go into the ceremony experience as it is so unique to each person but mine was transformational and mind blowing and I am working hard to integrate all the lessons I learned into my daily life back home. I am SO grateful that Soltara offered us the Nectara platform and though at first pre-retreat it felt overwhelming it is an incredible and necessary resource once you get home. The price was a challenge for me as I am not financially in a place that many of those on the retreat seemed to be. However, after doing it, it was not only well worth it but I marvel at how much they give you and the care and attention you receive for that price. Especially with the sensational accommodations. I can't say enough. I hope to be back many times and I am so glad I made the decision to go. Thank you to Cristina, Leia, Kali, Tati, Paolo, Jesse, Maestro Francisco and Maestra Maricella for the care and support they gave us all. They have all thought of everything and it meant the world to me. I will never forget it. "
"I highly recommend Soltara. They take care of you from the beginning to the end. "
"I came to the holiday retreat with no expectations and left feeling refreshed restored and having spent some wonderful quality time with my chosen family. I can’t say enough good things about getting to know JGBH staff and the effort they put into making me feel welcome and happy to have trekked deep into a magical place where there’s excellent yoga every morning, family style well prepared meals and caring people all around that are excellent at what they do for the guests and the community. So glad I went and to have spent Christmas and new years holidays here. "
"A truly special place where I was able to adventure and commune with nature, form friendships, practice yoga and mindfulness all in a wonderful sharing community. Already excited to return. "
"I recently attended an 8-day Ayahuasca retreat at Ananda Lodge. December 2024. It was one of the most amazing and life changing experiences of my life!
First, the people. Kim and Jason, owners of the lodge were incredibly kind and loving. They have put together a beautiful team of facilitators who were caring, sincere supportive and so capable. I developed insightful and personal relationships with each. Sammy, Rachel and Iggy.. You were all incredible. Thank you. The level of personal support is off the charts. Basically one support facilitator for each visitor. It was perfect!
Second, the lodge. How they managed to build such an incredible facility is a miracle. Not only beautiful, surrounded by wildlife and jungle but comfortable. 5 star all the way! The rooms, the grounds, the private spaces, the ceremonial spaces… I miss it all.
Third, the food! Wow! I felt like a new person after just a couple days of eating fresh, local, deliciously prepared foods. Veggies, fruits, fresh fish and chicken… the way we are supposed to eat and replenish our bodies.
I could go on and on…. If you are considering a retreat to explore your spirit, heal from past traumas or just reset your life… Ananda Lodge is the place to start. I will be back and can’t imagine trusting anyone else with such an important journey. Thank you to all!
Jay Williamson
Toronto, Canada
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"Excelente lugar, demasiado rica la comida, la actividad estuvo genial súper recomendado "
"Hi My name is Michael Dru Kelley. The Jungle Gayborhood is where I have just finished two outstanding weeks with one week focused on plant medicine and ensuing journeys to help heal, inspire and activate new aspects of my life in ways beyond my expectations.
The second week was more physical with warriors from Naked Warrior Yoga.
I know this has been said many times, yet my journeys have been life changing, affirming and motivating to live my truth that “every new moment is a new moment to show love, starting with myself.” And, it further affirmed my life mission to advance equality for the queer community and leave the world a better place. The healing was so incredible. The love I found in myself and the support of others who experienced it was not of this world and definitely told me heaven starts with the ones you love, forgive and grow with. As Terence Mckenna so wisely says “What’s primary is the felt presence of experience and that is the source of love.” If you are looking to work on your spiritual, emotional, physical and sensual parts, the jungle gayborhood is your Costa Rican jungle casa for the heart, mind and body. It has changed my life in the most beautiful way, and I can’t wait to impact others with nothing but love. Thank you, Jungle Gayborhood, for restoring parts of me that died along the way and awakening my full potential to love every minute, starting with myself. xo
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"Christina was amazing both holding the space for everyone and with me personally.
She has a range of knowledge/tools that I have not encountered before.
I immediately trusted her leadership (and that happened very infrequently in my life). She spoke with me with great love on one hand and great firmness depth and honesty (as I required) on the other!
That has been very important for my development during Cerimonies and after.
I am very grateful to her and her amazing path.
The Maestros and the Cerimonies. These are soo beautiful and profound that I know already will never be forgotten.
The whole background, organisation, other facilitators food rooms yoga (in no particular order) are very close to perfection.
If I coupd name one small detail in my room that I would have liked to be different is the colour of the light (a warmer colour would preferable).
Nothing went wrong.
I will be back in a year time hopefully with my brother and some good friends.
I just feel that they should have the opportunity to get some of the changes that I see in me or in the people around me.
Last but not least: the Medicine what to say about that other than Irake!
Irake to everyone including my fellow pasaheros.
🙏
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"Complete breakthrough. Can’t explain to others because they won’t believe "
"This summer, I had the privilege of attending the immersion retreat from Synthesis in the Netherlands as an apprentice. It was a profoundly beautiful and insightful experience that provided invaluable lessons for my future practice as a psychedelic practitioner. The facilitators were experienced and very kind, creating a safe and supportive environment throughout the retreat. The food was also outstanding. I wholeheartedly recommend this immersion retreat."
"As a complete novice to entheogens/psychedelics it was amazing to see how the retreat catered to those of all levels, helping a rookie like me feel very safe & secure while still keeping those with more experience really engaged! They do a great job of curating groups of awesome people, while our group was very diverse there was no drama or issues. "
"I attended the Synthesis Immersion Retreat as both a student and a participant. The facilitators were top notch in every way: highly experienced in indigenous and western medicine traditions, live music as well as playlists, breath work, compassionate caretakers, deeply present to each of us. Their teaching was clear and relevant. I learned so much about facilitating medicine journeys, and I also dived deep into my own journeys.
In addition, the location is gorgeous. My only complaint is that the tents were so hot during the day (nights were fine), even though they were air conditioned, that you really couldn't hang out in there. But no problem because there are lots of beautiful spaces to hang out by yourself or with others. The waterfalls are fantastic, and fun getaways from the "work."
Food was amazing, and the chefs were so friendly and always committed to meeting any special dietary needs.
I highly recommend this retreat."
"Such an amazing location, surrounded by pristine nature, bathed by the waterfalls and fountains.
The food is fantastic, always surprising and very fresh.
The level of the retreat teams is unbelievable and the love and care of the house team in incomparable.
Second time and many more to go back."
"What an experience! The setting, the guidance, the professionalism, the group.. all just magically perfect!"
"If you are looking for a transformational and awakening experience, please don't walk to Reunion. RUN! What an amazingly beautiful experience that I had for myself and shared with the wonderful people I met there. The staff members in every department were overly accommodating, kind, and knowledgeable. The food was healthy and delicious. The venue and beach were gorgeous and calming. The Shamans were Fantastic. Lastly but Most Importantly, Madre Ayahuasca did her thing. 10 out of 10, highly recommend!
I will certainly return to Reunion if/when I feel called to sit again and I will definitely bring a friend next time....or two! I am forever grateful for the amazing experience! Pura Vida! 🙏🏽"
"I can’t recommend this retreat highly enough, from the pre-retreat preparation to the post-retreat integration and everything in between, the details and delivery were immaculate. The venue was beautiful and the ceremonies were treated with reverence and respect. The leaders and facilitators created a safe space, and provided a range of complementary activities between the ceremonies. Thank you Synthesis 🙏"
"The experience at the Reunion was absolutely out of this world. Literally:)
An earthly paradise, tucked away from the worldly hustle and bustle, surrounded with lush tropical forest, teeming with abundant life, that gives way through winding paved paths to a soft sandy beach washed by the playful waves.
As I start tuning my breath into the melodious rhythm of the ocean waves, as I become mesmerized by a calming murmur of the leaves rustling in the warm salty breeze, as my heart gives way to a spell of the sunset spilling its red warmth into the ocean and the horizon sky; my thoughts melt away, and my soul starts souring freely and joyfully high above and deep inside.
And the magic just begins...
The whole place feels Sacred.
The whole place feels as if it is one Big Soul loving, nurturing and taking care of me, watching for my every through the hearts and hands of all the people and the Sacred Mushroom harmoniously serving the Light there. I can't help but totally surrender and trust, open up deeply touched by Love, I can't help but start healing. I cry, I laugh, I sing along, I transform, I remember...
I am so grateful for the whole experience.
Special thanks to Sheldon, Alia, Kevin, Delia and everyone else who made every little detail of my journey very special.
If you feel the Call, this is your place.
P.S. The Rooms and all facilities are immaculately clean, the property is well maintained, and the food is absolutely amazing - I would buy a cookbook if there were one."
"Reunion is a place of integrity, a beautiful community, a village of people who are dedicated to supporting others on their healing journey. My experience exceeded any expectations that I had. Not only is the location extraordinarily beautiful, the energy of the land is sacred, and most importantly the team at Reunion is the most sacred part of it all. Going into my Ayahuasca retreat feeling supported, held and super safe meant everything to me. The attention to detail around the property and during the entire experience was incredible. Not to mention we had the most delicious meals! I have eternal gratitude for every single person making this experience possible. I know one day I’ll find my way back to Reunion. "
"This has been a significant experience for me. If you ever get the opportunity to participate, don’t even hesitate. The experience is incredibly well organized, held, safe, and beautiful"
"I had a very positive experience with Shakti Healing. Solete was exceptionally knowledgeable and conducted everything in a safe and reassuring manner. Her expertise and gentle approach made me feel comfortable throughout the entire journey. It was evident that she genuinely cares about creating a healing and supportive environment. I felt completely at ease, which allowed me to fully embrace the process. I would highly recommend Shakti Healing to anyone seeking a transformative and nurturing experience. Thank you, Solete, for your amazing work!"
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