Rainforest Immersion
A private riverfront sanctuary beside the Naranjo River, at the edge of more than 10,000 acres of rainforest protected by our partner Eco Era.
Plant Medicine Retreats in Costa Rica
Pathways to Wholeness
Nestled along the Naranjo River in Costa Rica's rainforest, Posada Natura offers intimate plant medicine retreats rooted in Amazonian ceremonial traditions, experienced guidance and thoughtful integration.
- 8 days
- 3 plant medicine ceremonies
- 16 participants maximum
A different kind of plant medicine retreat
At Posada Natura, the ceremony is one part of a much larger journey. We bring together traditional wisdom, mindful preparation, experienced facilitation, contemplative practices and the restorative rhythms of the Costa Rican rainforest.
Rather than focusing on a single extraordinary experience, we invite participants into a more sustained process of inquiry, reflection and integration. Our intimate group setting allows for individual attention, community connection and time to reconnect with the natural world.
Personal Support
Individual counseling sessions and group integration circles throughout the retreat, alongside daily yoga and meditation.
Intimate Groups
A maximum of 16 participants, with exclusive use of the retreat center for each group.
Ancestral Traditions
Ceremonies guided by facilitators with decades of experience, rooted in the Kamëntšá healing tradition of Sibundoy, Colombia, and Amazonian vegetalismo.
Upcoming plant medicine retreats in Costa Rica
Register now opens Posada Natura's secure booking page on Retreat Guru, where you can choose a three-part payment plan at checkout. Participation depends on screening, and your deposit is refunded if the program isn't the right fit.
2026
December 11–18
- Length
- 8 days
- Facilitation
- Juani
- From
- $3,600
2027
January 22–30
- Length
- 8 days
- Facilitation
- Celina De Leon
- From
- $3,600
2027
March 12–20
- Length
- 8 days
- Facilitation
- Celina De Leon
- From
- $3,600
2027
July 16–24
- Length
- 8 days
- Facilitation
- Celina De Leon & Taita Juan
- From
- $3,600
Not sure which retreat is right for you? Talk it through with our team on a free 30-minute call.
Schedule a discovery callYour retreat protects the rainforest
Posada Natura is operated by Eco Era, a nonprofit founded in 1991. Unlike most retreat centers, every booking here directly funds the protection of more than 10,000 acres of primary rainforest and the headwaters of the Naranjo and Savegre rivers. Retreats cover roughly 80% of that conservation work.
See the conservation workThe retreat experience
Eight days of ceremony, reflection and rest. You arrive together on the group shuttle, settle into the rainforest and meet your circle before the first ceremony.
Three nights of ceremony
Three plant medicine ceremonies are guided by facilitators with decades of experience, several of them rooted in the Kamëntšá healing tradition of Colombia. Between ceremonies the days open up: sleep, swim, write, or simply be quiet.
Space to understand what arises
Individual counseling sessions and group integration circles help you make sense of each ceremony. After you return home, you can schedule integration support whenever you need it.
Held by the rainforest
Mornings begin with optional yoga and meditation. You will swim in the river, walk to a rainforest waterfall, spend a day at Manuel Antonio beach, and share fresh family-style meals with a group that quickly starts to feel like family.
Self-discoveryMeeting yourself with honesty and care.
ConnectionWith the land, the group and those you love.
ReflectionUnhurried time to sit with what comes.
IntegrationBringing insight home into everyday life.
Ancestral traditions & experienced facilitators
Our facilitators bring at least 15 years of experience with Amazonian plant medicine, many more than two decades. They work closely with people from all backgrounds, including those new to this work. Each retreat date below lists the facilitators leading it.
Celina
Founder and director, Circle of Sacred Nature Church
Celina has guided thousands of people through ceremonial experiences since 2010, drawing on more than 20 years with Amazonian plant medicine and a foundation in yoga, meditation and Ayurveda. She is an apprentice of Taita Juan Bautista Agreda Chindoy. A Stanford graduate and Fulbright scholar, she holds a Master of Divinity from the Graduate Theological Union and has trained in spiritual care through chaplaincy.
Founder and director, Circle of Sacred Nature Church
Celina is the founder and director of the Circle of Sacred Nature Church. Since 2010 she has guided thousands of people from all over the world through ceremonial experiences.
Her training as a facilitator draws on more than 20 years of experience with Amazonian plant medicine and a foundation in yoga, meditation and Ayurveda. As an apprentice of Taita Juan Bautista Agreda Chindoy, leader of the Kamëntšá Indigenous people of Colombia, her ceremonial practice is grounded in a traditional lineage.
She is a Stanford graduate and a Fulbright scholar, holds a Master of Divinity from the Graduate Theological Union, and has received professional training in spiritual care through chaplaincy.
Erika
Custodian of the Kamëntšá Nation healing altar
Erika is a Colombian woman of Indigenous ancestry with more than 17 years of experience with plant medicines and healing arts under Taita Juan Bautista Agreda Chindoy. She is a professional medical herbalist in the vitalist tradition with the NAIHM, and a minister of the Circle of Sacred Nature church.
Custodian of the Kamëntšá Nation healing altar
Erika Salazar is a Colombian woman of Indigenous ancestry and custodian of the healing altar of the Amazonian Kamëntšá Nation.
She has more than 17 years of experience working with plant medicines and the healing arts under the guidance of traditional medicine man Taita Juan Bautista Agreda Chindoy. The traditional ceremony passed on to her is dedicated to the healing of body, mind and soul.
Erika is also a professional medical herbalist in the vitalist tradition with the NAIHM. She is the mother of two children and a minister of the Circle of Sacred Nature, a 501(c)(3) church.
Taita Juan
Traditional healer, Kamëntšá community
Taita Juan is a traditional healer from the Kamëntšá community of the Sibundoy Valley in Alto Putumayo, Colombia, with more than 30 years of experience with yagé and other medicinal plants. He is recognized within and beyond Colombia as an Indigenous authority, and has twice been elected governor of his community.
Traditional healer, Kamëntšá community
Taita Juan Bautista Agreda Chindoy is a traditional healer from the Kamëntšá Indigenous community of the Sibundoy Valley in Alto Putumayo, Colombia.
A lifelong practitioner of yagé medicine, he is recognized within and beyond Colombia as an experienced traditional healer and an Indigenous authority. He brings more than 30 years of experience working with yagé and other medicinal plants.
Beyond his gifts as a healer, he is known for his warmth, good humor and leadership within his community, which has twice elected him governor.
Juani
Facilitator, traditional Amazonian medicine
Juani brings more than two decades of experience with traditional Amazonian medicine and Indigenous teachings from South and North America. He has studied with Indigenous and mestizo healers in Brazil, Peru, Colombia and the United States, and gathers and cooks the plants himself.
Facilitator, traditional Amazonian medicine
Juani is a facilitator whose work draws on more than two decades of experience with traditional Amazonian medicine, Indigenous teachings from South and North America, and ongoing collaboration with experts in psychology, medicine and healing.
He gathers and cooks the plants himself, cultivating an intimate knowledge of the remedies he serves. His path began more than 23 years ago with a Brazilian spiritual group, where he met his first teacher in Peruvian vegetalismo.
Since then he has studied with Indigenous and mestizo healers throughout Brazil, Peru, Colombia and the United States, developing an approach grounded in self-awareness, conscious living, community service, self-responsibility and the belief that true work happens every day.
Kopali
Ceremony leader, lineage of Taita Juan
Kopali is an Indigenous Mexican healing practitioner, artist and scholar. She has apprenticed in the lineage of Taita Juan Bautista Agreda Chindoy of Sibundoy, Putumayo, since 2009 and has led ceremony for five years. She holds a Master's in Ayurveda focused on Satvavajaya, Ayurvedic psychology, and a certificate in Ecological Horticulture, and brings more than 15 years of community activism and social justice work.
Ceremony leader, lineage of Taita Juan
Kopali is an Indigenous Mexican healing practitioner, artist and scholar who holds a Master's in Ayurveda with a focus on Satvavajaya, Ayurvedic psychology.
She has been a ceremony leader for five years and an apprentice in the lineage of Taita Juan Bautista Agreda Chindoy of Sibundoy, Putumayo, since 2009. Her years of study and practice with yagé give her a deep sense of gratitude and responsibility toward Mother Earth and the Indigenous lineages of ceremonial plant use.
Kopali also brings more than 15 years of experience in community activism and social justice movements. She enjoys pottery, gardening, teaching, writing and time in the forest, and holds a certificate in Ecological Horticulture. Her ongoing study across these fields shapes a practice that is holistic, integrative and grounded in the realities of a changing world.
Facilitation teams vary by date and are listed on each retreat in the dates section.
Preparation, screening & participant wellbeing
Every participant completes an intake and screening process before ceremony. Ceremonial plant medicine can bring up intense physical and emotional experiences, and difficult or adverse effects are possible. Some health conditions, medications and personal circumstances can make participation inappropriate, so not everyone will be a good fit.
Medical advisory board
Our plant medicine programs are directly advised by a board of medical doctors, who support intake review and help shape our care practices.
Not a substitute for medical care
These retreats are spiritual and contemplative programs. They are not medical or psychiatric treatment. Please speak with your healthcare provider about any conditions or medications before you apply.
Register and pay your deposit
Your deposit holds a provisional place on your chosen date.
Complete your intake
You share your health history, medications and intentions in a detailed intake questionnaire.
Intake call with your facilitator
The facilitator leading your retreat speaks with you one-on-one about your history, intentions and questions.
Review with medical advisors
Our medical advisory board of physicians (MDs) supports the review of the information you provide. Advisors directly guide our plant medicine programs and sometimes join our retreats.
Confirmation and preparation
Your place is confirmed only after review. You then receive our preparation materials, including dietary guidance for the days before and after ceremony. You can read our ayahuasca diet guide any time. Please wait to book flights until you are confirmed.
If it isn't the right fit
If the team determines the program is not appropriate for you, your deposit is refunded.
Plant medicine integration: bringing insight into daily life
At Posada Natura, we believe the most meaningful work often continues after the ceremony. Integration is the process of reflecting on personal experiences, understanding their significance, and considering how new perspectives may shape everyday choices, relationships and wellbeing.
Our retreats create space for that reflection and connection, without assuming that every participant's journey will be the same.
During the retreat
- Individual counseling sessions
- Facilitated group integration circles
- Daily yoga and meditation
- Time in nature, by the river and in the forest
After you return home
- Integration support you can schedule whenever you need it
- Access to our network of integration support practitioners
- Ways to continue ceremonial practice through our U.S.-based churches
Where ancient forest, river & ceremony meet
Our riverfront retreat center near Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, rests on the Naranjo River at the base of more than 10,000 acres of protected primary rainforest. Tropical gardens, an open-air ceremonial temple and riverfront casitas give each group a quiet, private world for the week.
- Private access to the Naranjo River
- Open-air yoga shala and ceremonial temple
- Tropical gardens and gathering spaces
- Family-style meals from local, seasonal produce
What your retreat includes
3 plant medicine ceremoniesGuided by experienced facilitators.
Individual counselingOne-on-one sessions during the retreat.
Group integration circlesShared reflection after ceremony.
Yoga & meditationDaily, in the open-air shala.
Riverfront accommodationEight days at the sanctuary.
Farm-to-table mealsThree nourishing meals daily.
Rainforest & waterfall excursionThrough the protected reserve.
Manuel Antonio beach tripA day on the Pacific coast.
Group airport shuttleFrom San José (SJO) on day one.
Optional
- Bodywork sessions (ask about any additional fee)
Not included
- Airfare and travel outside the group shuttle
Accommodations & pricing
Prices are per person for the full retreat and include all meals, ceremonies, counseling and excursions. Choose your retreat dates first, then select your room when you register.
Riverside casitas
Two-story casitas by the river. Bathroom shared within each casita.
Open Room
- Single bed
- Open room
- Shared casita & bathroom
A single bed in the open room of a shared casita.
$3,600per person
Choose retreat dates
Shared Room
- Single bed
- Shared room
- Shared casita & bathroom
A room in a shared casita, shared with one other guest.
$4,100per person
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Full Private Room
- Full bed
- Private room
- Shared casita & bathroom
A private room with a full bed within a shared casita.
$4,500per person
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King Private Room
- King bed
- Private room
- Shared casita & bathroom
A private room with a king bed within a shared casita.
$4,600per person
Choose retreat datesPrivate stays
Your own space and private bathroom.
Private Bungalow
- Queen + single bed
- Private bungalow
- Private bathroom
A spacious private bungalow with its own bathroom.
$4,800per person
Choose retreat dates
Private Suite
- Queen + single bed
- Private bathroom
- A/C & Wi-Fi
A private suite at our neighboring site.
$5,300per person
Choose retreat datesDeposit & confirmation
A deposit secures a provisional reservation. Your place is confirmed only after your intake has been reviewed. The deposit amount and payment schedule are shown when you register.
Cancellations
Cancel 60 or more days before the retreat begins for a full refund, excluding the deposit.
If it isn't the right fit
Deposits are non-refundable, except when the retreat team determines the program is not an appropriate fit. In that case your deposit is refunded.
Scholarships
Limited partial scholarships are available for people with financial need. Ask on a discovery call.
Payment plans, private retreats & gifts
Three-part payment plan
Retreat Guru offers a three-part payment plan at checkout, so you can spread the cost of your retreat.
Choose your datesPrivate retreats
Come on dates of your own, alone or with a small group. Pricing varies, so contact us to plan yours.
Plan a private retreatGift certificates
Give a retreat to someone you love. Contact us directly to arrange a gift certificate.
Ask about a giftScholarships
Limited partial scholarships are available for people with financial need.
Ask on a callStories from our retreat community
3:35“The most incredible 4 or 5 days that I have ever had.”Adam BowersVideo testimonial
2:53“Beyond my wildest dreams. I got more than I ever expected.”Maricar RonasVideo testimonial
2:07“I felt overwhelming love and compassion in every ceremony, and an incredible amount of safety.”Michaela MaselliVideo testimonial
Ceremony, reciprocity & rainforest conservation
Our plant medicine programs are offered with Circle of Sacred Nature, a U.S. 501(c)(3) multi-faith church whose ceremonial practice is rooted in the Kamëntšá spiritual healing tradition of Sibundoy, Colombia. For about 15 years the church has supported community-led cultural, wellness and environmental initiatives in the Kamëntšá community, and it offers scholarships to widen access to its programs.
A portion of every program supports Indigenous-led initiatives, and limited partial scholarships are available for people with financial need.
Posada Natura is operated by Eco Era, a U.S. 501(c)(3) founded in 1991. Retreats here fund most of the work of protecting more than 10,000 acres of rainforest and the headwaters of the Naranjo and Savegre rivers.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a traditional plant medicine retreat?
At Posada Natura it is an eight-day spiritual and contemplative program. Three ceremonies are guided by facilitators rooted in Amazonian ceremonial traditions, alongside individual counseling, group integration circles, yoga, meditation and time in the rainforest. It is a spiritual program, not medical treatment.
What can I expect during an eight-day retreat?
You arrive together on the group shuttle from San José airport (SJO) and settle into the sanctuary. Over the week there are three ceremonies with time to rest between them, daily yoga and meditation, counseling and integration circles, a rainforest waterfall excursion, a day at Manuel Antonio beach and shared family-style meals. Confirmed guests receive a preparation guide before arrival.
Is this retreat suitable for first-time participants?
People new to this work are welcome, and our facilitators work closely with people from all backgrounds. Suitability depends on screening, so every participant completes an intake before their place is confirmed. Our guide to what to expect at your first ayahuasca ceremony walks through the whole experience.
How does Posada Natura screen participants?
After you register, you complete a detailed intake questionnaire and have a one-on-one intake call with the facilitator leading your retreat. Our medical advisory board of physicians (MDs) supports the review of your information. Your place is confirmed only after this review.
What experience do the facilitators have?
Our facilitators bring at least 15 years of experience with Amazonian plant medicine, many more than two decades. They include Taita Juan Bautista Agreda Chindoy, with more than 30 years of experience, and facilitators trained in his Kamëntšá lineage and in Peruvian vegetalismo. Each retreat date lists who is leading it.
What support is available during and after the retreat?
During the retreat you have individual counseling sessions, group integration circles and daily contemplative practice. After you return home, you can schedule integration support whenever you need it, and we can connect you with our network of integration support practitioners.
What is included in the retreat price?
Riverfront accommodation, farm-to-table meals, three ceremonies, individual counseling, group integration circles, daily yoga and meditation, a rainforest and waterfall excursion, a Manuel Antonio beach trip and the group airport shuttle. Bodywork is optional, and airfare is not included.
Where is Posada Natura located in Costa Rica?
In Londres, Puntarenas, on the Naranjo River, eight miles from Quepos and Manuel Antonio Beach on the central Pacific coast. The group shuttle brings you from San José airport (SJO) on the first day.
What if I am not eligible to participate?
If our team determines the program is not an appropriate fit, your deposit is refunded.
Can I pay in installments?
Yes. Retreat Guru offers a three-part payment plan at checkout when you register.
Do you offer private retreats or gift certificates?
Yes. Private retreats can be arranged on dates of your own, alone or with a small group, and pricing varies. Gift certificates are also available. Contact us directly for either.
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Begin your retreat journey
Join a small circle in the rainforest for eight days of ceremony, rest and reflection.