A Sacred Journey into Master Plant Healing and Renewal
November 6–14, 2026 · Santa Elena, Costa Rica
A DEEP IMMERSION INTO TRADITIONAL AMAZONIAN PLANT WISDOM
This retreat is an invitation into the deepest work available in the shamanic space, an experience rooted in devotion, safety, and authentic lineage. If you feel called to profound healing and transformation, this journey is for you.
Each participant will be paired with a personally selected Master Plant ally—co-chosen with Kat Courtney—from a rich lineage of plant teachers such as White Sage, Rose, Bobinsana, Ajo Sacha, Oak, Cedar, Damiana, Marosa, and others uniquely suited to support your path.
This immersive experience includes three Ayahuasca ceremonies, daily work with your Master Plant, daily Rapéh offerings, waterfall walks, a traditional Temazcal (sweat lodge), a heart-opening Cacao ceremony, and a meaningful tree-planting ritual to give back to the land. The journey is supported by thorough preparation guidance, daily integration throughout the retreat, and four weeks of post-retreat integration support.
Led by Kat Courtney, PMP Co-founder and 20-year ceremonial veteran with Ayahuasca, alongside a highly experienced group of compassionate, Indigenous and Indigenous-trained facilitators, this retreat is held in a profoundly safe, nurturing, and intentional container—so you can soften, release, and remember who you truly are.
Held in the lush mountains of Santa Elena, Costa Rica, this retreat balances depth and comfort in a breathtaking natural setting. Waterfalls, rivers, jungle trails, flower baths, sacred ceremonies, and daily integration circles create an environment where participants can disconnect from daily life and reconnect with what truly matters. The land itself becomes part of the healing process, offering beauty, stillness, and a profound sense of belonging.
The retreat also includes personalized preparation support prior to arrival and four weeks of post-retreat integration, ensuring that the lessons, healing, and transformation continue long after participants return home.
Schedule
Participants should arrive in San José, Costa Rica on November 6th, 2026. A group hotel option and preferred rate will be provided for the evening of November 6th. On the morning of November 7th, participants will travel together via luxury shuttle to the retreat center in Santa Elena, approximately 3.5 hours from San José.
Schedule
Day 1 – November 6th, 2026 – Arrival at any time during the day or evening in San Jose, Costa Rica. We have reserved a block of rooms in a local lovely hotel (not included in retreat cost), but you can stay anywhere you choose in the San Jose vicinity. The shuttle to the retreat location will leave at 730 am the next morning at our selected hotel.
Day 2 – November 7th, 2026 – Arrival and acclimation to our heavenly tropical location. We will connect with the land, ask permission for the local spirits to work with us, and set our intentions for our experience, as well as get to know each other a bit. Ceremony facilitators will talk through the Ayahuasca process with the group; we will get to know each other, share our intentions, and then the maestros will open each participant's dieta in a mini-ceremony (no Ayahuasca the first evening so we can ground in and connect with our Master Plants.)
Day 3 – November 8th, 2026 – After a delicious breakfast, the day will also include flower baths, the first Temazcal ceremony and waterfall hike, talking circles to lay the groundwork for the first Ayahuasca ceremony, and a healthy, grounding lunch. We will then do one on one interviews with each participant, and have the first ceremony that evening.
Day 4 – November 9th, 2026 – After breakfast we will offer flower baths, nature walks, massages, and some down time to integrate the ceremony experience. After lunch, we will meet for an integration circle and start giving language to what is transpiring in the healing portal. We will have a delicious dinner and a fire circle ceremony in the evening.
Day 5 – November 10th, 2026 – The second Temezcal/Waterfall walk happens in the AM post-breakfast, then we will have a big supportive lunch, flower baths, and time for massages and rest. We will do the next round of interviews in preparation for our second ceremony in the evening!
Day 6 – November 11th, 2026 – NOBLE SILENCE DAY - This day is all about a profound connection to our Master Plants. We will awake and honor noble silence all day - have a quiet contemplative morning, eat our two meals in silence, enjoy meditative flower baths, and prepare for the final Ayahuasca ceremony that evening. At the end of the ceremony, we will break Noble Silence by inviting everyone to sing the Icaro we learned the day before. A bonfire will gather all those who wish to use their voices so we can talk about what's been transpiring.
Day 7 – November 12th, 2026 – The last day in the dieta portals, participants will have lots of time to connect with the land and their master plants. We will have two powerful integration workshops, 3 organic meals, and we will close each dieta portal throughout the day.
Day 8 – November 13th, 2026 – Our last full day as a tribe will be spent in celebration; after a light breakfast we will connect with Mama Cacao in an authentic ceremony portal, as well as an afternoon tree planting ceremony to give back to the beautiful land. We will also have a big feast and fireside connection with music and laughter that evening.
Day 9 – November 14th, 2026 – We will enjoy breakfast together one last time and hop on our early morning shuttles to the San Jose airport. Flights leaving early afternoon from 2:30 pm on are recommended.
Retreat Facilitators
This retreat is led by Kat Courtney, co-founder of Plant Medicine People and a 20-year ceremonial veteran with Ayahuasca. Kat has dedicated her life to studying, practicing, and teaching traditional plant medicine wisdom, supporting thousands of individuals through profound experiences of healing, awakening, and transformation. As a respected educator, integration specialist, and Master Plant Dieta guide, she is deeply committed to helping participants cultivate authentic relationships with Ayahuasca, Master Plants, and the natural world.
Kat is joined by a highly experienced team of Indigenous and Indigenous-trained facilitators who bring decades of collective experience holding safe, compassionate, and deeply supportive ceremonial spaces. Together, they create a nurturing container where participants can explore the profound teachings of Ayahuasca and their Master Plant ally with confidence, care, and respect for traditional lineage. The entire team feels deeply honored to support this sacred work and to walk alongside each participant throughout their journey.
Cost and Registration:
OPTION 1 – Shared Accommodation: $3,800 per person
Share a beautiful bell tent with a like-minded, same-sex participant or attend with a friend, partner, or family member.
Deposit to secure your space: $1,400OPTION 2 – Private Accommodation: $4,900 per person
Enjoy a spacious private bell tent all to yourself.
Deposit to secure your space: $1,400
Early Bird Pricing Available
Phase 1 (through March 1, 2026):
Shared: $3,200
Private: $4,300
Deposit to secure your space: $1,400Phase 2 (March 2, 2026 through October 1, 2026):
Shared: $3,500
Private: $4,600
Deposit to secure your space: $1,400
Installment plans are most welcome. Please reach out, and we will gladly create a payment plan tailored to your needs.
The retreat price includes accommodations, meals, ceremonies, preparation support, transportation between San José and the retreat center, and four weeks of post-retreat integration support. International flights, the first-night hotel stay in San José, and the $250 sacred plant fee are not included.
To Apply
Fill out the questionnaire below, and a team member will respond within 24 hours to confirm participation and availability. You do not need to pay a deposit until after your application has been accepted. Installment plans are warmly welcomed, and we are happy to create one tailored to your needs once your application is approved. We are deeply honored to welcome you into the Plant Medicine People community and support you on this sacred journey.