Soltara at The Sanctuary - Seven Night Ayahuasca Retreat with Peruvian Shipibo Healers

4.95576 reviews

Montezua, Costa Rica

Up to 14 in group

November 4 - 11, 2024

Retreat Highlights

Ayahuasca ceremonies with highly-experienced Peruvian Shipibo healers
Intimate group sizes (maximum capacity 12 - 14 guests)
Consultations with our healers (and translator)
On-site integration workshops and sharing circles
Yoga classes for all levels throughout your stay
Pranayama breathwork and meditation sessions
Floral baths with medicinal plants lovingly prepared by our healers
All meals in our conscious cuisine kitchen
Transportation to and from the pick-up location near airport

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

Beneath the lush jungle canopy, cleansed by the waters of the Rio Lajas, step into sacred ceremony in this tropical riverside haven in Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula. At Soltara, we work with traditional Peruvian Shipibo healers and sacred plant medicine, as well as other traditional and modern healing modalities, to help you along this path of self-discovery. Our decades of combined experience holding ceremony and doing medicine work allow you to experience in-depth healing in a safe and loving environment. .

Our Commitment To You
We are called to serve medicine in sacred ceremony with integrity, humility, and compassion. By creating a safe space and working only with experienced, well-intentioned healers and facilitators, we uphold the lessons of the medicines and build a foundation of mutual trust, authenticity, and respect. We are not gurus, preachers, or enlightened beings – our healers are maestros who humbly transmit the knowledge and healing energies of the plants, and our facilitators are devoted to helping guests face, process, and explore difficult experiences and emotions, handle projections, manage expectations, and surrender to the process. We strive to uphold the highest integrity in everything we do and be a beacon for responsible, safe, and ethical practices, such that our guests feel safe and supported to get the most out of their healing.

Schedule

This is an example of your day at Soltara:
8.00 am Morning yoga
9.00 am Breakfast
10.00 am Consultations with healers
1.00 pm Lunch
2.00 Free time - beach, hammocks, walking trails, onsite pool
6.30 pm Pre-ceremony yoga
7.30 pm Ceremony

Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Soltara Healing Center, Montezua, Costa Rica

Directions

Please ensure you reserve your spot for your retreat with us prior to booking your flights. If you have any questions during the registration process or are concerned any health conditions (including bipolar, schizophrenia, or psychosis) may prevent you from attending a retreat, please contact us first.

We offer pickup on Day 1 of your retreat from a hotel near the Liberia (LIR) airport.

We recommend arriving the day before, and booking your stay at the recommended hotel in our confirmation email, in order to give you time to relax and settle in before beginning your journey to Soltara.

If you plan to arrive on Day 1, we recommend booking your flight to arrive by 8 AM that day, to allow time to get through customs (which can sometimes take up to 2 hours) and get to the pickup location in time for the shuttle. You will arrive at Soltara around 4 pm that day.

If you are returning to LIR, please book your departing flights after 5:30 PM. You will be returned to San Jose by 2:30 PM.

We look forward to supporting you in an immersive experience in nature, community, and medicine!

Accommodation

We offer different room options and pricing to ensure that a high-quality healing experience is accessible for a variety of budgets.

Shared Jungle Loft (2 guests)

Our shared split-level lofts comfortably accommodate two guests of the same gender. Guests reside at eye level with the forest canopy and her passing monkeys, singing tropical birds, and scented floral trees. Enjoy plenty of room to perch yourself on a hammock with your favorite book, or a pair of binoculars. Screened-in open-faced walls allow for excellent ventilation and a front-row seat to the jungle show. Upstairs in the bedroom mezzanine, guest beds have an unencumbered view to the jungle. In the spacious bathroom and private dressing area there is ample sink shelf space for each guest. And right outside is a tropical garden view, solar hot water shower with great pressure and a wide shower head. Each Jungle Loft includes: 18-foot open-faced screened walls Soaring ceilings Slate stone lounge space with two lounge chairs and a coffee table Two comfortable twin beds Private dressing room with toilet and sink with hot water Garden-view, solar hot water shower Balcony with hammocks

Private Jungle Loft (1 or 2 guests booking together)

*Selecting 2 guests lowers the price per person* | Our split-level Jungle Lofts place each guest at eye level with the forest canopy and her passing monkeys, singing tropical birds, and scented floral trees. Enjoy plenty of room to perch yourself on a hammock with your favorite book, or a pair of binoculars. Screened-in open-faced walls allow for excellent ventilation and a front-row seat to the jungle show. Enjoy your own private tropical paradise. Upstairs in the bedroom mezzanine, guest beds have an unencumbered view to the jungle. In the spacious bathroom and private dressing area there is ample sink shelf space for each guest. And right outside is a tropical garden view, solar hot water shower with great pressure and a wide shower head. Each Jungle Loft includes: 18-foot open-faced screened walls Split level with a bedroom mezzanine at the top and living space below Soaring ceilings Slate stone lounge space with two lounge chairs and a coffee table Two twin beds which can be separated or combined to form a king bed Private dressing room with toilet and sink with hot water Garden-view, solar hot water shower Balcony with hammocks

Private Studio House (1 or 2 guests as a couple)

*Selecting 2 guests lowers the price per person* | These private stand-alone eco-luxe houses are designed to harmonize with the natural environment, providing a comfortable and connected experience with Nature. Perch on a chaise lounge or hammock with a favorite book, or a pair of binoculars. Screened-in open-faced walls allow for excellent ventilation. In the spacious bathroom and private dressing area, there is ample sink shelf space for each guest. Right outside is a tropical garden view, solar hot water shower with great pressure and a wide shower head. This house features a large king size bed, adjustable reading lights, security safe, ceiling fan and ample shelf space. Each Studio House includes: 12-foot open-faced screened walls Soaring ceilings Slate stone lounge space with two lounge chairs and a coffee table Large king bed Private dressing room with toilet and sink with hot water Garden-view solar hot water shower Balcony with a hammock 550 sq. feet of living space

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

Nestled beneath the lush jungle canopy alongside a river and private waterfall, this 40-acre nature reserve near Montezuma, Costa Rica blends modern Zen architecture, open-air pagodas, high ceilings, tropical gardens, and outdoor showers that flow with the abundant flora and fauna of Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula. This intimate retreat (maximum 14 guests) will feel like your home away from home as you reconnect to yourself and harmonize with Earth's wild spaces.

Meals

Menu Types

Vegan

Vegetarian

Pescetarian

Ayurvedic

Includes Meat

Organic

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Nut Free

We believe healing even takes place in the kitchen. We take on the mantra by the Greek physician, Hippocrates: “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” We honor the role of food in our lives and expand it beyond its primary purpose of bodily nourishment – food can be an avenue to dig deeper into ourselves, consciously looking at our patterns and mindsets surrounding not just what we eat, but how and why we eat what we do. Our eating habits don’t just affect our mental health, they also reflect it. At Soltara, we aim to help you jumpstart this process of connection through conscious cooking on all levels. Diet is an important part of the healing process, both on its own and also to help prepare the mind and body for plant medicine work. We work closely with our shamans to prepare wholesome, delicious meals that adhere to the traditional dietary guidelines of working with ayahuasca. All of our meals are freshly prepared in-house by our loving kitchen staff. From fresh smoothies and juices every morning, to plant-based meals emphasizing local, organic, and sustainable produce, to lean proteins such a chicken and fish, we celebrate the rich local flavor of Costa Rican cuisine, and offer a chance to experience a connection to the land and culture while nourishing the body, mind, and spirit.

What's Included

Ayahuasca ceremonies with highly-experienced Peruvian female & male Shipibo healers
Five Night Focused Retreat – 3 ceremonies
Seven Night Inclusive Retreat – 4 ceremonies
Twelve Night Integrative Retreat – 7 ceremonies
Intimate group sizes (maximum capacity 13 - 22 guests depending on location) with individualized attention from healers during ceremony
High facilitator-to-guest ratio with skilled facilitators who have combined decades of experience working in ceremony and helping guests through the healing process
Consultations with our healers (and translator)
On-site integration workshops and sharing circles
Your own copy of our integration book, The Hero’s Journal, which assists you as you begin your own Hero’s Journey
This book is published by Soltara in collaboration with clinical psychologists, and follows a psychological treatment framework adapted to the ayahuasca experience and includes beautiful art and self-guided tools to empower you in your medicine & integration journey
All meals in our conscious kitchen, prepared fresh daily from locally-sourced and organic food in an ayahuasca-friendly manner
Transportation to and from a pick-up location near airport (details in your confirmation email and on our travel logistics page)
Yoga classes for all levels throughout your stay
Pranayama breathwork and meditation sessions
Floral baths with medicinal plants lovingly prepared by our healers
Nature immersion and multiple walking trails in one of the most abundant & biodiverse regions on the planet
Lifetime 10% discount for all return visits
Participation in our premiere integration program and community with a highly qualified integration support team
Additional on-site safety protocol, policies, and travel measures in response to COVID-19

What's Not Included

Air Fare

Customer Reviews

4.95 out of 5.0 average rating

Dana • May 15, 2024

5.0

Verified

Soltara was life-changing

Our 7-day retreat was nothing less than phenomenal. It was truly a life-changing experience; one that we will never forget. The facilitators were genuinely engaged in our experince and personal growth. The food was healthy, delicious, and beautiful- every single dish! The maestro and maestra were beautiful and divinely-gifted healers. Their healing energy was abundant and palpable with every interaction.
We met people at Soltara who will be life-long friends. Our group had a special connection with compassion for one another.
I would do it all again!
Thanks to all of the staff for this exceptional experince!

Tom • May 13, 2024

5.0

Verified

Grateful beyond measure

Grateful beyond measure. So much care, so much compassion, so much support, a whole lifetimes worth within one week. Truly amazing. All of the facilitators with so much insight. Thank you to the entire staff!

Jevon • May 12, 2024

5.0

Verified

Amazing Experience

Hands down one of the most incredible experiences of my life. The plant medicine did wonders for my mind, body and soul. Every Soltara employee was warm, kind, funny, caring and compassionate. I always felt well taken care of. I will definitely be back. Thank you so much! I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Tais • May 07, 2024

1.0

Verified

Spent my birthday At Soltara

This was my second time at Soltara, and it happened to be during the dry season, which looks a bit different from the pictures. It's not as green. So, if this is something that you want to be part of your experience, I recommend going during the wet season, as I did my first time there.
I had significant improvements in my well- being since my first time at Soltara in Costa Rica in 2022. My husband came with me the first time but I decided to go back on my own and have a different growth experience.
The staff and facilitators are top-tier. Authentic Shipibo practices, food, and room settings are a 10 out of 10.
I came back because I saw results. Of course, Ayahuasca is part of a group of practices that I decided to make part of my life since two years ago but I 100% recommend Soltara if you're interested in going on a deep self-knowledge dive, connecting with your spiritual side or ready to start taking a close look at your wounds and go on to heal.

Clifford • May 07, 2024

3.0

Verified

Ok

Soltara is a very unique spot as they try to stay more traditional than other Ayahuasca centers, but there of course is room for improvement. Be prepared to spend quite a bit of time talking about intention and sharing your experience. The problem is the first night you get very low dose, which doesn't do much for many. I understand starting low as we are all different, but to make this a good experience they should allow people to get more if they are getting no results. Because they don't, you end up sitting there for 5+ hours waiting to leave? That's not the experience we come for as it's a waste of time and you get back to your room at 1::30am. The second night they allow you to take more, but again we're all responsible adults and communicating how we're being affected so they should implement that the first night. The other problem is when I attended it was extremely hot and just sat there sweating for 4+ hours. I'm not alone in my experience as others discussed the same views with me, but I'm more vocal. Since they don't want you to bring any supplements of any kind I didn't have my electrolytes to rehydrate. Some things they should allow for health and safety as one day people will start having heat strokes.

Soltara at The Sanctuary - Seven Night Ayahuasca Retreat with Peruvian Shipibo Healers

Retreat Highlights

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

Schedule

Getting Here

Directions

Accommodation

Shared Jungle Loft (2 guests)

Private Jungle Loft (1 or 2 guests booking together)

Private Studio House (1 or 2 guests as a couple)

Venue & Amenities

Meals

Menu Types

What's Included

What's Not Included

Customer Reviews

Dana • May 15, 2024

Soltara was life-changing

Tom • May 13, 2024

Grateful beyond measure

Jevon • May 12, 2024

Amazing Experience

Tais • May 07, 2024

Spent my birthday At Soltara

Clifford • May 07, 2024

Ok

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Shared Jungle Loft (2 guests)

Private Jungle Loft (1 or 2 guests booking together)

Private Studio House (1 or 2 guests as a couple)

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