What To Expect At A Reunion Retreat
Reunion is a place to ignite life.
Guided by indigenous wisdom and rooted in ancient traditions and modern science, Reunion is a not-for-profit plant medicine retreat center authentically exploring Ayahuasca and Psilocybin’s healing powers. Its Costa Rica sanctuary offers a safe, supportive space for healing, inspiration, and authenticity. Reunion retreats merge research-based protocols and traditional plant medicine ceremonies with modern amenities alongside Sugar Beach’s lush natural landscape.
This article explains what to expect from a Reunion retreat, from an inclusive community to the team’s unwavering commitment to safety. Expect insights on Reunion’s nourishing food options, daily activities, convenient services, and thoughtful preparation and post-experience integration support.
Let’s begin.
Where is Reunion Located?
Reunion is located on Playa Pan de Azúcar (Sugar Beach) on the Northern Pacific Coast of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. It is situated approximately one hour away from Liberia International Airport. The retreat center is just a few steps from the secluded Sugar Beach and is close to one of the world's five Blue Zones, the Nicoya Peninsula. The area provides a unique blend of biodiversity, high levels of oxygen, and a strong sense of community, making it an ideal setting for holistic well-being.
Is it safe to travel to a reunion retreat alone?
One of the most common questions we receive from guests is whether traveling to Reunion alone is safe. The answer is simple: yes.
Embarking on a Reunion retreat alone is absolutely safe. It’s also highly enriching, thanks to Reunion’s strong community, trained facilitators, and experienced contributors integral to the design. The center attracts a tapestry of like-minded individuals, with about 60% traveling alone from various corners of the globe—predominantly the United States and Canada, but also Europe and Australia.
The sense of community fostered by group movement classes, meals, plant medicine journeys, and integration sharing circles means guests never feel out of place. Many solo travelers have such a fantastic experience they often plan to return, next time bringing their family or friends. The emphasis on emotional and physical safety guarantees a nurturing and secure experience.
What Safety Protocols Are In Place?
At a Reunion retreat, guests can expect unparalleled commitment to three safety pillars.
Physical Safety
Costa Rica is the safest country in Latin America, according to the latest Global Peace Index. Still, Reunion takes nothing for granted. The Sugar Beach plant medicine center elevates physical safety by providing a gated property bolstered by a 24-hour Safety & Security team.
Medical Safety
Medical safety is another cornerstone at Reunion. The retreat features a licensed on-site Medical Clinic staffed by qualified healthcare professionals. Guests undergo an initial medical Intake assessment along with another health check before their first plant medicine ceremony and receive any additional medical support throughout their stay, if necessary.
Reunion is located within 30 minutes of additional medical amenities.
Emotional Safety
Reunion crafts an emotional safety net through its trauma-informed, non-judgmental approach to personal growth and healing. Guests can expect confidential and compassionate support, creating an inclusive space for transformative experiences. Those who may need additional support can also meet with one of Reunion’s psychotherapists.
What Plant Medicines Does Reunion Offer?
Reunion’s plant medicine healing center offers both Ayahuasca and Psilocybin retreats. Each retreat includes either three (Psilocybin) or four (Ayahuasca) ceremonies throughout the week.
EXPERIENCED HEALER-LED Ceremonies
The Reunion Experience (Ayahuasca Retreat)
The Reunion Experience retreat honors Ayahuasca and the scores of indigenous communities who hold the plant’s sacred wisdom. Upper Amazonian tribes have used the divine brew for centuries, including Peru’s Shipibo, Mestizo, and Q’ero traditions and Brazil’s Huni Kuin, Santo Daime, and União do Vegetal.
Reunion’s plant medicine ceremonies incorporate several cultural elements, including icaros or Shipibo chants and evening-only journeys in its temple (maloka).
Learn more about the Ayahuasca plant and experience.
Inner Alchemy (Psilocybin Retreat)
Psilocybin mushroom wisdom doesn’t trace to specific lineages like Ayahuasca. Mushrooms have grown all over the earth since the dawn of time, and various cultures have experimented with their healing powers.
Still, Reunion’s mushroom retreat celebrates South American mushroom traditions, including spiritual and shamanic practices passed down through generations. Additionally, facilitators employ their own methods, led by decades of combined experience guiding guests through profound transformations.
Learn more about mushroom retreats.
What Food Can I Expect At A Reunion Retreat?
Food is an important part of the Reunion retreat experience, and most guests want to know what they can expect before arriving.
Reunion offers daily farm-to-table meals prepared by a dedicated culinary team. The menu is always gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free, focusing on whole, minimally processed ingredients to prepare the body for their plant medicine journeys. Meals typically include protein, vegetables, healthy starches, local seasonal fruit, and fresh-squeezed juices. Pescatarian guests may request a fish option.
Between meals, Reunion’s communal dining area is stocked with a caffeine-free tea selection available 24/7. In addition, cold, pure deep well water is available throughout the property.
Guests will find everything they need to feel nourished, energized, and satisfied throughout the plant medicine retreat.
Items guests won’t find on the menu include:
Coffee
Alcohol
Processed foods
High-sugar or high-salt foods
Fried foods
WHAT AMENITIES & SERVICES DOES REUNION OFFER?
Reunion covers a range of amenities and services tailored to enrich each guest's experience. Most are included in the retreat, while others are available at a minimal cost.
Accommodations
Rooms are intentionally designed to exude the Costa Rican ethos. Each queen room, sized at 300 sq. ft., is furnished with two beds, a bathroom, natural wood dressers, and cotton linens. A porch offers outdoor seating for immersive nature experiences.
Guests often book shared rooms but may also reserve private accommodations for an additional fee.
Transportation
Reunion is located about one hour away from Liberia International Airport (LIR). Reunion arranges convenient guest pick-up and drop-off services between Reunion and LIR Airport for $90 each way.
NATURAL SURROUNDINGS
Reunion is spaciously situated on almost 40 acres of tropical forest teeming with indigenous fauna, providing a unique backdrop for tranquility and nourishment. The center also sits directly on Sugar Beach, with ocean access just steps from every room.
Reunion’s remote oceanside locale sees very few visitors outside guests and contributors.
Other Amenities
Saltwater, infinity-edge plunge pool
Fitness center
Beachfront yoga shala and fire pit
Spa offering massage and bodywork services
Medical treatments, including IV drip and ozone therapies
24/7 Guest Services team
Housekeeping
Laundry service
In-room portable intercoms connected directly to retreat facilitators
Wi-Fi throughout the property, including accommodations
Air-conditioning
Golf carts for transporting luggage
WHAT ACTIVITIES DOES A REUNION RETREAT INCLUDE?
Reunion retreats are tailored for healing and transformation. Plant medicine ceremonies are the mainstay of a Reunion retreat. However, the itinerary includes curated activities to support the regenerative process. These include:
Orientation and welcome ceremonies
Meditation
Breathwork sessions
Teachings on the history, science, and skill of psychedelics
Integration classes
Free time for swimming, reading, and lounging
Community gatherings like bonfires
Other plant modalities like cacao or sacred tobacco
HOW SHOULD I PREPARE FOR A REUNION RETREAT?
Preparing for a plant medicine experience like a mushroom or ayahuasca retreat involves nutrition, intention-setting, breathwork, and education.
MEALS
Guests should choose a clean diet, prioritizing vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. While there's leniency in what you consume, healthier food choices prepare the body for a more enriching experience.
BREATHWORK
Conscious breathing practices are excellent tools to prepare guests for mind-opening plant medicine experiences. These exercises help in grounding energies and enhancing focus.
EDUCATION
Guests may want to acquaint themselves with what to expect during a plant medicine ceremony. Understanding the nature of Ayahuasca and Psilocybin, and their potential effects provides a mental framework during the experience.
INTENTION SETTING
Reunion always recommends guests take time to set intentions before an Ayahuasca or Psilocybin retreat. Writing down hopes and aspirations can serve as a guiding force during plant medicine ceremonies. Still, guests must remain flexible and open to what the medicine reveals.
WHAT INTEGRATION SUPPORT DOES REUNION OFFER?
In the realm of plant medicine, the ceremony is just the beginning. The real work often happens in the days, weeks, and months that follow. Reunion provides support and services aimed at helping guests make lasting changes.
on-site education
Reunion’s facilitation team hosts an integration workshop following the last plant medicine ceremony, prior to your return home. This class serves as a resource for understanding visionary experiences and offers insights on carrying plant-led revelations into everyday life.
INTEGRATION PROGRAM | POST-RETREAT
After departing Reunion, guests begin a structured program with a comprehensive roadmap, guiding individuals through the post-ceremony period. This program blends self-reflection activities, journal prompts, and resource materials to facilitate a smooth transition from the retreat to regular life.
MONTHLY COMMUNITY CALLS
Community is often the bedrock of meaningful integration. Reunion fosters this sense of community through monthly Zoom calls open to all past guests. These calls feature guided meditations and a integration sharing circle where individuals can express their experiences, questions, and insights.
We hope you found all the answers you were looking for. If any other questions arise, we’d gladly speak with you directly. Book a Discovery Call today.
Reunion is a leading not-for-profit plant medicine center, combining Indigenous wisdom teachers from diverse lineages blending the best of ancient modalities and modern science. Located in Costa Rica, Reunion is a medically licensed campus with a beach-front location and modern comforts providing a safe setting for personal growth, healing, and transformation. Rooted in reciprocity, 100% of proceeds support impact initiatives, including Indigenous medicine stewards, the replenishment of sacred plants for future generations, and scholarship programs to expand access.