• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  EXTREMELY professional and knowledgeable team. The ceremonies were great. Sometimes intense, but isn’t that the reason for going? It’s amazing the healing that this experience can bring, and in such a variety of ways. The patience of professionalism of everyone involved was great. And they were beyond open to questions. Loved the yoga and opportunities to discuss experiences, and process. Never felt alone. Also the food was much better than anything I ever eat at home. Not to mention the room and accommodations. I will return. And would recommend to anyone looking for a small group personal experience. Much better than any large group where you get no personal attention.

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  A beautiful, special experience. Jeanae and Matt hold a safe, authentic, and loving ceremony. They are both extremely knowledgable with the medicine, and everything done from beginning to end of the retreat is with pure intention coming from their wisdom, experience, and love. If you are looking to have a meaningful, authentic , and safe retreat i highly recommend attending with New Life Ayahuasca.

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  I was so scared to let go and work with this medicine as a mid life woman. I had all the "what if's"....and this place is and has been the absolute best healing ever! Every time I go back I get something different. Matt and Jeanae are the best facilitators and Shamans ever! They are all about the medicine and helping people. They hold a sacred, high quality space and always serve with integrity and heart. Grateful is an understatement. NEW LIFE has changed my life and all the people around me have benefited as well. It's NEW LIFE every time! Thank you! Love to all.

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  I have been to new life 4 times and each time I get new insight and am held in such love and support. I'm so grateful for this work, these beautiful people and this work. The new facilities are incredible and perfect. So much nature, beauty and love to be found here. Thank you Matt and Jeanae for your service and commitment to stewarding the sacred medicine. I can't imagine what my life might've looked like without you both and Aya. Thank you thank you thank you! Love this place so much!

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  I am extremely grateful for the experience that I had during my 7 day retreat at New Life. This was my first experience with ayahuasca. After spending 3 years exposed to combat in the Middle East I had been struggling with depression and PTSD for years afterwards, seeking counseling and really trying to pull myself back on my feet. I was desperate and stumbled upon New Life and something about it just felt right. Within 24 hours of having the idea to even try ayahuasca I made the reservations with New Life, and now believe it was the best decision I ever made. I received healing here like I could never have dreamed of, and feel like a huge burden has been lifted off of my chest. I will absolutely return once I put into daily practice the personal lessons that I received while I was there. What an experience for the soul! Jeanae and Matt are truly doing something special here. The environment is so peaceful, and allows you to truly relax. They are really great hosts, and Matt is legendary during the ceremonies. The view is wonderful, and looking at the stars after ceremony was certainly one of my personal highlights of the week. These guys really built a paradise and are the kind of people that just make you feel at home when you're there. I can't brag about it enough, if you're thinking of going I really recommend this place and didn't hear a single complaint from anyone the entire time I was there so it's not just my opinion :)

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  I researched many resorts between Peru and Costa Rica but something kept drawing me back to New Life. I combed the internet for safety concerns or improper conduct (big concerns as a solo female traveller) but couldn’t find a thing!
  
  And the reason for that is Matt, Jeanae, Jamie, Lina and Craig are FREAKING WONDERFUL!!!!! Nothing could have prepared me for how well everything is thought out and how kind everyone is.
  
  The retreat space is wonderful- almost surreal. Food was spectacular!!!! (I need allllll the recipes please haha). and the group I was with was incredible. The kindest, sweetest souls I have met in a long time.
  
  The ceremonies were a safe space and great lengths are taken to insure physical, emotional and spiritual support throughout the entire experience.
  
  If you’re thinking about New Life- take the plunge!!

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 VocalReferences Text

  From Reeling to Healing

  Absolutely beautiful & unforgettable retreat with the New Life crew! Jeanae, Matt, Craig, Lina, & Jamie have absolutely been called to the work that they do and by the end of our 5-day experience I truly felt we had all become family. This was our first experience and the amount of healing we received during ceremony was mind-blowing. The resort itself was nothing less than perfect with beautiful surroundings, wonderful accommodations, & the most delicious food; I couldn’t have asked for more. Everyone was so nice, so understanding, and did everything they could to ensure we enjoyed ourselves. The yoga was fantastic & we enjoyed our nature hike, time on the beach, swimming in the beautiful pool, and a perfect amount of downtime to either be alone or chat with the rest of the crew that came from all walks of life to take this journey. If you’re on the fence about where you should go for your healing experience, look no further! I highly recommend New Life and know that you won’t have regrets.

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  Absolutely beautiful & unforgettable retreat with the New Life crew! Jeanae, Matt, Craig, Lina, & Jamie have absolutely been called to the work that they do and by the end of our 5-day experience I truly felt we had all become family. This was our first experience and the amount of healing we received during ceremony was mind-blowing. The resort itself was nothing less than perfect with beautiful surroundings, wonderful accommodations, & the most delicious food; I couldn’t have asked for more. Everyone was so nice, so understanding, and did everything they could to ensure we enjoyed ourselves. The yoga was fantastic & we enjoyed our nature hike, time on the beach, swimming in the beautiful pool, and a perfect amount of downtime to either be alone or chat with the rest of the crew that came from all walks of life to take this journey. If you’re on the fence about where you should go for your healing experience, look no further! I highly recommend New Life and know that you won’t have regrets.

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  My time at New Life was incredible. It's hard to put the experience into words but everything from the food, the people, Matt/Jeanae/Lina/Craig, the ceremonies were all amazing. I'm going to cherish my time there forever, but also hope to return someday soon.

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  My first time trying ayahuasca, I'll say upfront that I did not get my profound personal revelation, but at no fault of New Life; even with my best effort with preparation and intention, the message I received from the plant medicine wasn't clear and I'm still trying to make sense of it. I certainly felt the intensity of the sacred energy of the ceremonies, and can respect that the other members in our small cohort (

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  What a wonderful, life changing experience. I am so happy that New Life was the retreat we chose. I can’t imagine experiencing Ayahuasca with anyone else! Kind and caring, very knowledgeable and patient with all of my questions. It took me awhile to make the decision to try Ayahuasca. I will forever be glad that I did and I can’t imagine doing it with anyone else! Matt and Jeanae, Craig and Lina are such a great team! Thank you for everything! And the food is wonderful. The retreat itself is beautiful. I hated to leave. It’s only been a couple of weeks since my retreat and I am still processing. But the ceremonies, although sometimes difficult, are healing in ways I never expected. Letting New Life be your guide will not be a mistake. If I decide to do it again, it will be with Matt and Jeanae. 🙏

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  Jeanae and Matt are the real deal. Humble, helpful, and knowledgeable, they gave us a wonderful experience with lots of laughter, friendship, and authentic sharing. My ceremony experience felt like 15 years of therapy compressed into one night. It also empowered me to address some long-standing health issues with new insight and determination. Along with their huge-hearted support staff of Craig and Lina, I felt cared for and uplifted. The entire team embodies a service spirit and their level of experience created a sacred space. Plus their singing is divine! Highly recommend.

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  Great experience! All meals are so good, healthy and fresh. I love the schedule and that you get to do what you want as well. The pool is probably my favorite part! Also the ceremonies! :) ✨ i love that you can snack throughout the day. Coffee available. Jenae and Matt are so warm and welcoming! They are professional. It was my first time doing ayuashca, but Matt and Janae made us feel safe and secure. I loved that there was no stress finding the shuttle to and back from airport. It felt like everything was well planned. I enjoyed my room! It has a beautiful view of the beach and also pool! ✨
  
  Overall wonderful experience!
  
  Def will do it again! :)
  
  Just do it 💕

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  If your intuition has lead you to New Life Ayahuasca you have been gifted a profound opportunity.
  
  Mathew and Jeanae are passionate, dedicated and talented leaders who provide a level of expertise you deserve on your ayahuasca journey.
  
  Conditions are superlative. Food is nourishing and wonderfully flavorful and the assistants are heart wide open servents toward your best experience.
  
  The difference with New Life is the magic and mystique led by Matt and Jeanea in the ceremonies.
  
  The small, intimate groups and the honor provided to the plant medicine is what makes this destination the life changing option you’re looking for.

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  I am left speechless when close family and friends have asked about my experience after our 5 day retreat at NLA. Mostly because it was so sacred and intimate - but yet so open and raw.
  
  It was ultimately life changing, and even after 48 hours of leaving Costa Rica - I am still feeling this calm, stillness, peace, and magical effects of our retreat.
  
  Matt and Janae have an energy and connection to those they host retreats with, and their calming and kind presence puts you at ease the second you enter the retreat facility. Lina and Craig, who also was part of the staff were truly one of the most authentic and genuine people I have ever met.
  
  So much light and love with those who are in retreat with you, and from start to finish - it was such a life changing, cleansing, experience. Truly, I encourage those who want to experience NLA at least once in their lifetime.

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  I have nothing but positive things to say about my experience with New Life Ayahuasca. The entire experience from start to finish was absolutely incredible. The property, the rooms, the food, the people, all beyond amazing and beautiful. The space that Matt and Jeanae create is truly a transformative and healing container that is led with the utmost respect and integrity. I could not have felt any more welcomed or safe during my time here.
  I am in awe of what they do and forever grateful for this unforgettable experience. ✨🙏🌿

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  WOW is all I have to say. This is the BEST Aya retreat you'll find, so stop looking now. So much care went into each and every aspect of this journey, from the pre-retreat medical screening to the last share circle and post-retreat integration, it was truly top notch. I created a spreadsheet of all the Aya retreat options in Costa Rica, and this one came out on top for so many reasons!
  
  Matt, Janae, Craig and Lina are the perfect people to host experiences of this kind. I believe they were born to do this work. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my soul during such a vulnerable time. They understand the history and tradition of the medicine very thoroughly and share that with everyone at the ceremony. You know exactly what's going to happen, what to expect, why everything is happening, and what you can control. It was very comforting to know that I could really surrender to these Ayahuasqueros and be totally taken care of.
  
  The ceremony space was crafted with such care and each person was thoughtfully taken care of. The outdoor gazebo was a beautiful place to hear the nature surround you as you're in your experience. I've heard horror stories of other, larger retreat operators with not enough bathrooms for their guests...... let's just say you don't want that problem, and you won't have that here.
  
  The retreat was carefully planned to allot the perfect number of attendees; the ceremonies felt intimate, yet supported. There were plenty of people to connect with if you chose, and plenty of space to disconnect and ground by yourself if you chose to do that as well. The pool and gardens are a beautiful place to relax and reflect with abundant wildlife to observe and befriend.
  
  The retreat space, TOJI, is a beautifully designed retreat center with sustainable practices, and the hosts cooked incredible vegan meals throughout the experience to support your body and soul through the journey. There are optional nature walks, massages for extra, and even a cat that calls this place home. Using the gazebo for morning yoga and individual meditations was truly magical. I would love to come back to TOJI even outside of another Aya retreat.
  
  Seriously... look no further if you are seeking a transformative experience with intimate connections, excellent guides, and beautiful surroundings. This is the best value for money with a truly life changing experience for everyone there. These Ayahuasqueros truly respect the medicine and are there to help you heal.

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  My husband and I went to a 7 day retreat at New Life Ayahuasca to celebrate a big birthday milestone. This was our second Ayahuasca retreat and by far the best! We truly had an all around amazing experience.
  
  The retreat place was simply incredible, like a high-end eco hotel with gorgeous views of the ocean, very beautiful and comfortable rooms, an infinity pool we didn’t want to leave and so much nature around.
  
  Matt and Janae were the most amazing hosts and Ayahuasceros we could hope for. All ceremonies honored the sacred traditions, the medicine was super potent and loving, and we loved the musical instruments also as they took us in different journeys. They also showed so much love and compassion to everyone, I felt extreme safe and taken care of.
  
  The entire staff was also so loving and supportive not only during the ceremony but throughout the entire experience, including super healthy and delicious meals.
  
  This place is so magical that I believe it attracts incredible humans … our group was amazing, we had such a deep, transformative and profound experience together we were all so close by the end
  
  I would highly recommend A New Life Ayahuasca! In fact I already have to friends and family and look forward to returning myself! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart 🙏💛✨

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