Pérez Zeledón · Costa Rica

Some journeys aren’t vacations. They’re the moment you decide to start again.

About us

Designed for Rest and Personal Transformation

Welcome to Talamanca Retreat. A quiet private retreat space in the mountains of Pérez Zeledón designed for deep rest and a complete system reset. Here, we offer a helping hand, a listening ear, and a safe environment for true personal transformation.

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A moonlit evening in the mountains

Retreats

Our Retreat Offerings

We offer transformative retreat experiences designed to support your personal journey, varying in length and focus. Explore the options below to find the path that resonates most deeply with your intentions.

4-Day Foundation Journey

Core Immersion & Reset

Embark on a focused 4-day journey in the mountains of Costa Rica. Designed as a powerful introduction to deep inner work, this retreat includes two guided transformational experiences held in our supportive, private space.

  • $2,800 all-inclusive, 3 nights, 2 guided transformational experiences
  • Small groups (never more than 5 guests)
  • Accommodation, organic meals, preparation, and integration included

6-Day Wisdom Journey

Extended Transformation

Experience a deeper immersion into healing and consciousness with our 6-day journey in Costa Rica. This extended retreat offers three guided transformational experiences, providing ample time for comprehensive transformation and deeper integration.

  • $3,800 all-inclusive, 5 nights, 3 guided transformational experiences
  • Work with traditional elements (sage, palo santo, guided fire experience)
  • More time to deepen relationships with self, spirit, and nature

Private Retreats

For Family & Close Friends

Imagine a transformative journey embraced by the lush beauty of Costa Rica, shared intimately with your closest family or dearest friends (up to 5 guests). We curate private retreats that go beyond the individual, fostering profound connections and shared growth.

  • Up to 5 guests in your private group, priced on request
  • Tailored duration and number of guided transformational experiences

One Night Ceremony

Concentrated Journey

Experience a concentrated one-night journey. This offering includes one guided transformational experience, providing a focused opportunity to awaken consciousness and explore inner worlds. Even in a single night, the experience facilitates deep restoration.

  • $750, 1 guided transformational experience, meals included
  • Includes grounding elements, smoke clearing, and a guided fire experience

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Upcoming starts

Choose a Thursday

These are inquiry windows, not live availability. Your place is confirmed only after a private conversation and screening.

Free pickup in San Isidro del General is included for all retreats.

Groups never exceed 5 guests. Airport transportation is not included.

Preparation

How to Prepare for Your Journey

Conscious Nourishment & Inner Clarity

Preparing for your retreat begins weeks before you arrive. Conscious nourishment, thoughtful preparation, and lifestyle alignment are fundamental practices that support your deepest healing, protect your energy, and ensure absolute safety.

The Body as a Sacred Vessel

Consider your body a sacred vessel, intricately navigating the world and facilitating energetic exchange. A clean, clear vessel is inherently more receptive and better able to receive and transmit energy. By undertaking conscious preparation, you gently clear potential blocks, refining your energy and paving the way for deeper insight during the guided transformational experiences.

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Sunset above the clouds

Required Preparation Diet

To ensure your safety and gently open to the full potential of your guided transformational experiences, adhering to a specific preparation diet is essential. Beginning 7 days before your arrival, please lovingly avoid the following:

All Meats

Avoid meats and heavy proteins that can weigh down the physical and energetic body.

Dairy Products

Avoid milk, cheese, and yogurt, which can create energetic heaviness and impede clarity.

Processed Foods

Avoid artificial ingredients, fast food, and heavy sugars devoid of vital life force.

Sugar & Salt

Minimize excess refined sugar and sodium to maintain balanced inner clarity.

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A quiet place to pause

Essential Lifestyle Guidelines

In addition to dietary practices, certain lifestyle considerations are crucial for cultivating your presence and engaging safely:

  • Avoid sexual activity for at least 5 days prior to the guided transformational experiences to conserve and focus your vital energy.
  • Avoid all recreational drugs completely.
  • Avoid marijuana in all forms.
  • Avoid cigarettes (organic tobacco may be permitted — please clarify with us directly via WhatsApp).

Important Health & Medication Notice

If you are currently taking any medications (including prescription, over-the-counter drugs, natural supplements, or mental health treatments like antidepressants, anxiety, or bipolar support), you must disclose this information fully and contact our team BEFORE booking. Certain medications and supplements are incompatible with the guided transformational experiences and pose serious health risks.

Location

Our Natural Setting

Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica

Our center is quietly nestled in the mountains of Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica. Here, far from the noise of the world, you enter a private, natural space designed to hold your inner journey with absolute safety and respect. Surrounded by green valleys, pure mountain air, and the gentle, constant rhythm of nature, this is a place created simply for slowing down, breathing deeply, and listening inward.

Mountain Environment

Set deep within the peaceful foothills of these mountains, the natural symphony of the forest offers a grounding embrace. It is a humble yet profoundly powerful landscape—one where simplicity meets deep restoration, allowing you to disconnect from modern distraction and reconnect with the quiet, essential truth within yourself.

Sunset over cloud-covered mountains seen from a wooden terrace
Mountain view from a wooden terrace

Safety

Safety, Health & Care

A Protected Space for Deep Inner Work

Our approach is rooted in unconditional respect, absolute privacy, and rigorous care. We provide a deeply supported, secure environment designed to allow you to focus entirely on your inner journey with complete peace of mind.

Is a Journey Right For You?

Guided transformational experiences offer a powerful pathway to healing, insight, and expanded consciousness. However, they are not suitable for everyone, and the decision to participate requires thoughtful consideration. We encourage you to approach this with honesty and self-awareness.

Our comprehensive screening process exists to protect both you and our community. We work with each applicant individually to assess suitability and ensure the safest possible experience for everyone involved.

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Our Safety Protocols

Experienced Facilitators

Trained guides with years of experience and deep respect for the tradition.

Dedicated Support Staff

Attentive team present throughout the guided transformational experiences to assist with any personal needs.

First Aid Certified

Team trained in first aid and emergency response protocols.

24/7 Support

Round-the-clock availability and care throughout your entire retreat experience.

Important Health & Medical Considerations

Critical Health Contraindications

If any of these conditions apply to you, you must disclose this information fully and contact us for confidential review BEFORE applying.

Medical Conditions

  • Severe heart conditions
  • Severe respiratory conditions
  • Significant kidney or liver conditions
  • Epilepsy or seizure disorders
  • Uncontrolled diabetes
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding

Mental Health History

  • Psychotic disorders
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Severe unmanaged anxiety
  • Certain personality disorders
  • Recent suicidal ideation

Incompatible Medications & Substances

Never discontinue any medication without consulting your prescribing doctor.

Dangerous Medications

  • Antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs)
  • Anti-anxiety medications
  • Blood pressure medications
  • Prescription painkillers
  • Stimulants (Ritalin, Adderall)
  • Cold/flu medications

Incompatible Substances

  • Recreational drugs & alcohol
  • Certain herbal supplements
  • St. John’s Wort
  • 5-HTP
  • High doses of L-Tryptophan
  • Ephedra
  • Yohimbe

Our Thorough Screening & Emergency Preparedness

Your safety and the well-being of the entire group are paramount. Once you submit your application, our experienced intake team carefully reviews your health history. We are located within reasonable distance of qualified medical facilities in San Isidro del General, with reliable transportation and emergency action plans fully in place.

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Heritage

Foundation & Heritage

Rooted in Tradition, Guided by Experience

Roots & Learning

I grew up close to the land and learned that what is true cannot be rushed.

No shortcuts, no empty promises: I walk alongside human, steady, honest processes—roots that last a lifetime.

My approach is rooted in a life lived close to the land, its cycles, and the edges. I don’t believe in instant transformations or empty formulas. I believe in honest companionship, steady work, and a safe space where you can return to your roots, a process that doesn’t end—it grows with you.

I’m not here to tell you how to live or sell you a quick fix. I’m here to share what I’ve learned: roots are tended with time, presence, and truth. My role is to walk beside you as you listen to what’s already within you, to hold the process when it feels uncomfortable, and to trust a rhythm that isn’t forced. No shortcuts here—just a human, steady, safe space to grow from who you already are.

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Erick by the evening fire

Ancestral Heritage

Connected to the sacred lands of Costa Rica and the wisdom they hold.

Over a Decade

More than 10 years of dedicated experience in sacred plant work and holding space.

Complete Process

We care for the entire journey, providing personalized attention from preparation to integration.

Specialized Care

Expert, compassionate support focused on inner clarity, healing, and personal renewal.

Insights & FAQ

Questions worth sitting with.

From the journal

Reflection

What does it mean to truly slow down?

A gentler pace offers more than rest: it creates room to notice what constant motion can obscure.

Reflection

Making space for nervous system restoration

Quiet, consistency, and a sense of safety can help shape the conditions for meaningful rest.

Frequently asked

How do I begin?

Start with a private inquiry. The next step is an individual conversation about your intentions, readiness, and whether the experience is a good fit.

When do retreats take place?

The 4-day journey runs Thursday to Sunday; the 6-day journey runs Thursday to Tuesday. The listed Thursday starts are inquiry windows, not confirmed openings.

What is included in the price?

The 4-day journey is $2,800 USD per person and the 6-day journey is $3,800 USD per person. Accommodations, organic farm-to-table meals, and guided programming. Free pickup in San Isidro del General is included for all retreats. Airport transportation is not included.

Is this medical treatment?

No. A retreat is not a replacement for medical or mental health care. Any health concerns should be discussed during screening and with your own clinician.

Your next chapter

The beginning is a private conversation.

Tell us what brings you here. Enquire about your preferred retreat and dates directly on WhatsApp.

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