1-Night Ayahuasca Ceremony
Crossing the Threshold
A carefully held evening ceremony offering depth, clarity, and a supported space to turn inward.
This 1‑night ceremony is designed as a focused, contained experience — offering depth within a single, well‑held evening. The structure supports preparation, ceremonial work, and initial integration, while allowing space for rest, reflection, and grounding.
Small groups (max 12). Jungle setting. Breakfast included.
At a Glance
1 evening ceremony
Small group container
Guided ceremonial space with experienced facilitators
Live music
Integration support
Trauma‑informed, ethically held
Held in nature at Libélula Retreat Centre
Multiple dates available
This Retreat May Be For You If
You feel called to this work but have limited time
You want a clear, contained ceremonial experience
You value safety, integrity, and grounded facilitation
You are seeking insight, release, or reconnection
You want to step into ceremony without committing to a longer retreat
This is not a casual experience — it is a focused and intentional space, designed for those approaching this work with sincerity and respect.
How the Time Is Held
The ceremony follows a clear and intentional structure.
Within a shorter container, strong emphasis is placed on preparation, consent, pacing, and integration — allowing participants to enter the space safely, move through their process, and begin integration with support.
The Experience
This is a focused, single‑evening journey.
Ceremony and integration are held within a clear and supportive container, offering a space to turn inward, explore your process, and reconnect.
Even within one night, meaningful shifts can occur when the system feels safe and supported. Many participants experience insight, emotional release, clarity, and a deeper connection to themselves.
For some, this is a first step into ceremonial work. For others, it is a moment of recalibration — a threshold into the next phase of their journey.
Care, Safety, and Integration
Safety, consent, and ethical holding are central to how this retreat is offered.
The container is trauma‑informed and designed to support depth without overwhelm. Guests are never required to share and are always respected in their boundaries. Support is available throughout the retreat, with daily opportunities for one‑to‑one check‑ins.
Integration is woven through the entire journey, and continues after the retreat through post‑retreat integration calls.
Health, Body Care, and Wellbeing
There is a strong emphasis on physical health, regulation, and embodied wellbeing.
Optional, consensual body‑based therapies and holistic health support are available throughout the retreat, supporting balance, recovery, and nervous system regulation. Many guests leave feeling more grounded, present, and connected to their bodies.
𖦹 The Journey 𖦹
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Guests arrive in the afternoon and are welcomed onto the land with tea and a gentle space to settle in.
The opening hours focus on grounding, connection, and intention setting — including time to meet the group and 1:1 support to clarify your personal process for the ceremony.
In the evening, the ceremony begins and is held through the night with live music and experienced facilitation, creating a safe and supported space to turn inward.
Focus: arriving, opening the space, and entering the ceremonial process.
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The ceremony gently closes in the morning with a sharing circle, followed by light nourishment and breakfast.
This time is dedicated to grounding and initial integration — allowing space to rest, reflect, and begin to process the experience with support available.
Guests depart in the early afternoon, with guidance for continuing integration beyond the ceremony.
Focus: grounding, integration, and returning with clarity.
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Important to Know
This is a short and potent experience.
While supported, it does not offer the extended preparation and integration of our longer retreats. Participants are encouraged to arrive grounded and to prioritise their integration afterwards.
For those seeking a slower, more spacious journey, a multi‑day retreat may be more suitable.
Dates & Location
May 2026
9th
16th
23rd
Libélula Retreat Centre is located in Carara, Costa Rica, approximately 2 hours from San José Airport.
Group transport and full arrival guidance are provided once booking is confirmed.
Retreat Investment
1‑Night Ayahuasca Ceremony
Regular price — $444
Abundance price — $555
Payment plans are available and can be discussed during the discovery call.
International travel is not included.
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We do not offer instant bookings. Each retreat is held as a carefully curated container.
For more information, please visit our Retreats page