THE EXPERIENCE
8 days of a holistic spiritual pilgrimage in the heart of the rainforest. This is an opportunity for transformation and healing guided by the wisdom of nature with plant medicine ceremonies and our supportive integration practices.
The creation of this program was advised by Wildland Firefighters and traditional plant medicine facilitators to support nervous system recovery, regeneration, and meaningful connection. Two plant medicine ceremonies are guided by facilitators trained in traditional indigenous Colombian lineage and complimented with integration, individual and group counseling sessions, immersion in nature, contemplative practice, yoga and meditation.
This retreat is capped at 16 people, and the group will be mixed between firefighters and people from all backgrounds.
INCLUDED
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3 traditional plant medicine sessions
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Individual pre and post counseling sessions during the retreat
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8 days in our rainforest retreat center
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Riverfront accommodations
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Nutrition focused meals
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Traditional sweat lodge (Temazcal)
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Rainforest & waterfall excursion
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Manuel Antonio beach trip
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Yoga & meditation
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Optional bodywork
CORE PROGRAM ELEMENTS
RAINFOREST IMMERSION
Our retreat center is nestled in lush rainforest, alongside a bounding river. At our backdoor is 10,000 acres of rainforest that Posada Natura's partners, Eco Era, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization has been protecting for 30 years. The ceremony work is uniquely supported by the healing pulse of the land and the symphony of the rainforest.
INTEGRATION FOCUSED
Integration is an essential part of this retreat. We believe the true benefit comes afterward, as you bring the teachings from ceremony into daily life, relationships, and community. After each program, we offer online group integration sessions, individualized support, and opportunities to continue ceremonial practice through our U.S.-based plant medicine churches.
WHOLESOME SAFE CONTAINER
Each group is capped at 16 participants, with exclusive use of the retreat center for the duration of the program. The communal experience at Posada Natura creates a sense of family and safety for each group. The land and space is a true sanctuary in nature that supports a container for deep inquiry and reflection.
ETHICS OF ACCESS & RECIPROCITY
We are committed to making this program accessible while giving back to the communities and ecosystems that make this work possible. Limited partial scholarships are available for those with financial need, and a portion of every program supports Indigenous-led initiatives and rainforest conservation.
Open Room
Single Bed | Open Area Shared with Cabana | Shared Bath
$3,060 (Firefighters)
$3,600 (Regular)
Shared Room
Single Bed| Private Room Shared with 1 guest | Shared Cabana | Shared Bath
$3,485 (Firefighters)
$4,100 (Regular)
Small Private Room
Queen Bed | Private Room | Shared Cabana | Shared Bathroom
$3,825 (Firefighters)
$4,500 (Regular)
Large Private Room
King Bed | Private room | Shared Cabana | Shared Bath
$3,910 (Firefighters)
$4,600 (Regular)
Private Bungalow
Queen Bed | Private Bungalow | Private Bath
$4,080 (Firefighters)
$4,800 (Regular)
Private Suite
Queen Bed | Private Casita | Private Bath | A/C & Wifi
$4,505 (Firefighters(
$5,300 (Regular)
ABOUT POSADA NATURA
Posada Natura is located on the central pacific coast of Costa Rica, 8 miles from the world famous beach, Manuel Antonio. Resting on the banks of the pristine Rio Naranjo, one of cleanest rivers left on earth, it stewards and stands at the base 10,000 acres of protected, primary rainforest reserve.
Facilities
Expansive gathering spaces, ceremonial temple, yoga shalas, multiple practice areas, lounges and dining hall, and a freshwater pool are woven into lush rainforest gardens along the river.
Tropical Gardens
The grounds at our retreat center contain the primordial energy of ancient trees, medicinal plants, fruits, flowers and animals of Costa Rica. Meandering pathways through the garden create a sense of expansiveness while remaining close to the common spaces. Various gathering sites are dispersed throughout that promote peaceful experiences connected with nature.
RESTFUL SLEEP
Posada Natura's accommodations achieve a balance of rustic luxury, harmonizing with the surrounding land and creating a deeper experience of immersion into the rainforest.
WHOLESOME MEALS
Nutritious, wholesome, farm-to-table meals are served family-style each day. Seasonal fruits, local meat and fish, herbs and roots from Posada Natura's food forest, handmade tortillas, fresh home-made coconut milk and beyond.
HEALTH BACKED BY SCIENCE
Plant Medicine is supported by scientific research to:
Deepen your Relationship to Self
Increased self-knowledge. Motivated to care for yourself emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
Sustain your Sense of Well-Being
Improved cognition, mood, behavior, and consciousness. Helps to overcome past trauma and create a lasting sense mental harmony.
Enhance your Relationship with Others
Greater empathy and love for others, overcome triggers, and improved relationships.
Promote Positive Mental Health
Helps shift mental attitude. Useful for treating various emotional issues and unhealthy mental patterns.
Shift your Relationship with the World
Enhanced clarity of your purpose in the world. A sense that all things are connected.
