The Portal — 1-Day
Community Gathering
A day of prayer, purification, wisdom, and song with our Huni Kuin family
This one‑day gathering is designed as a gentle, grounded introduction to the land, the medicines, and the living traditions held at Libélula.
Held within a single, well‑paced day, The Portal offers a space for prayer, purification, learning, and connection — without the commitment of a multi‑day retreat. It is an opportunity to arrive, slow down, and reconnect in community, held by the land and our Indigenous collaborators.
This day is accessible, intentional, and deeply respectful — a threshold moment rather than a full ceremonial immersion.
At a Glance
1 full day
Small community gathering
Temazcal (sweat lodge), wisdom sharing & prayer
Indigenous‑led spaces with Huni Kuin Txais
Shared organic snacks & buffet lunch included
Trauma‑informed, ethically held
Held in nature at Libélula Retreat Centre
Weekend dates
This Day May Be For You If
You’re curious about Libélula and want to experience the land
You’re seeking a grounded introduction to Indigenous traditions
You want purification, prayer, and community connection
You’re not ready or available for a multi‑day retreat
You value clear facilitation, safety, and respectful pacing
You’re longing for presence, simplicity, and reconnection
This gathering is not a full retreat or deep medicine immersion — it is a doorway, designed to be supportive, contained, and accessible.
How the Day Is Held
The one‑day gathering follows a clear, intentional arc, moving from arrival and grounding, into purification and learning, and closing with prayer and integration.
Because the container is short, pacing and clarity are prioritised. Guests are supported to participate at their own edge, with choice and consent woven throughout the day.
No part of the experience is compulsory, and care is taken to ensure the nervous system is respected at all times.
The Experience
Across the day, participants move through:
Purification through Temazcal
Learning and listening through an Indigenous wisdom circle
Grounding and clearing through Hapé (rapé)
Connection and uplift through prayer and song
Rest and nourishment through shared meals and time on the land
Rather than aiming for peak experience, the day is held as a relational encounter — with the earth, with tradition, and with community.
Many guests leave feeling clearer, calmer, more present, and more connected to what matters.
Ceremony and Indigenous Leadership
This gathering is held in collaboration with Huni Kuin Txanas, who carry living lineages of prayer, song, and forest knowledge.
Their guidance is relational, humble, and grounded — rooted in listening rather than performance. Songs and prayers are shared as medicine: for protection, cleansing, grounding, and connection.
This is an opportunity to receive directly from living tradition, within a respectful and well‑held container.
Care, Safety, and Consent
Safety, consent, and ethical holding are central to this day.
All practices are offered with clear guidance and choice. Guests are never required to participate in anything that doesn’t feel aligned, and stepping out to rest is always welcome.
The day is trauma‑informed and held by an experienced team, with attention to pacing, hydration, grounding, and integration throughout.
𖦹 The Flow of the Day 𖦹
Morning — Arrival, welcome & grounding
Midday — Temazcal (sweat lodge) & rest
Afternoon — Shared lunch & wisdom circle
Late Afternoon — Hapé circle & integration
Evening — Songs, prayers & closing circle
Important to Know
This is a single‑day experience, not a retreat
There is no overnight accommodation
Preparation guidelines will be shared in advance
Guests are asked to arrive rested and substance‑free
Participation is always by choice
For those seeking a deeper, multi‑day ceremonial journey, our 3‑Day and 8‑Day retreats may be a better fit.
Dates & Location
February 2026
14th (Saturday)
21st (Saturday)
Libélula Retreat Centre is located in Carara, Costa Rica, approximately 2 hours from San José Airport.
Full arrival guidance will be provided once booking is confirmed.
Investment
1‑Day Community Gathering — The Portal
$111
Travel is not included.
Book or Connect
This one‑day gathering is open for direct booking.
Please take a moment to read the full offering and arrive with care, presence, and respect for the container.