• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  My husband and I have been back to "reality" for a little over two weeks now and every day we seem to be further from the retreat, the ayahuasca, the experiences, the more grateful we are for what we endured. Matt, Janae, and Drew create such a beautiful, calm, and safe environment so you can really experience the medicine and let it fully reach you. Janae is very patient and you can talk to her about anything. She also cooks the most delicious meals! We were so grateful for her hospitality and always being there. Matt is one of a kind. He genuinely cares about your journey with the medicine and makes certain you have the best setting to do so. His music was incredible! If you are ready to embark on this incredible but difficult journey of self, look no further. I can't say enough great things about New Life! Thanks again to Matt, Janae, and Drew.

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  Transformative Jungle Adventure

  My husband and I have been back to "reality" for a little over two weeks now and every day we seem to be further from the retreat, the ayahuasca, the experiences, the more grateful we are for what we endured. Matt, Janae, and Drew create such a beautiful, calm, and safe environment so you can really experience the medicine and let it fully reach you. Janae is very patient and you can talk to her about anything. She also cooks the most delicious meals! We were so grateful for her hospitality and always being there. Matt is one of a kind. He genuinely cares about your journey with the medicine and makes certain you have the best setting to do so. His music was incredible! If you are ready to embark on this incredible but difficult journey of self, look no further. I can't say enough great things about New Life! Thanks again to Matt, Janae, and Drew.

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  Amazing owners, staff, and property. Couldn't have imagined a better experience with the people and. the medicine!

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  The name new life is appropriate because after going here i feel like I’m starting a whole new life with a blank slate. Matt, Jennae and drew are some of the most genuine caring people who I’ve met in my entire life. A couple of things that set new life apart from other retreats is the private rooms and small group size. I can’t imagine sharing a room after going through a ceremony as there’s a lot to process and by the end of the retreat our group was like a family. Everything is perfect from the delicious food made by jennae, to the waterfall excursion with drew, to the ceremony itself led by Matt. Matt is a legit shaman who puts every bit of his heart and soul into each ceremony. I felt extremely safe and cared for under Matts guidance to the point that I fell asleep in the ceremony room lol. I hope to be back again in the future when mama aya comes calling.

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  A beautiful space with a beautiful view and beautiful souls as hosts. Matt and Jeanae welcomed us with warmth and generosity. The food Jeanae made was DELICIOUS. The cats who live on their property are quirky and cute. The whole experience was exactly the medicine I needed. I highly recommend this place.

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  Absolutely an experience of a lifetime. Jeanae and Matt were wonderful hosts and the accommodations are first class. I would and have highly recommended them to everyone I know.

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  Experience of a Lifetime!

  A life changing and once in a lifetime experience. I was completely blown away by the authenticity, the surroundings and the accommodations. Matt and Jeanea were wonderful hosts and I highly recommend this retreat to all.

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  My recently experience at New Life Rising was nothing short of transformative! The entire experience exceeded all my expectations and left me feeling deeply rejuvenated, inspired, and connected. Matt and Jeanea made it even better by creating a loving and safe environment and made us feel like part of a family.
  
  The retreat center was beautifully and allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in the healing power of nature. Ee enjoyed delicious plant-based meals and even a visit to the beach. The staff was super friendly and attentive, going above and beyond to ensure we felt cared for and at home.
  
  The ceremonies were so transformative and powerful. Having Matt and Jeanea as facilitators created the most amazing harmony between femenine and masculine energies. I came out more centered, more in tune with myself, and with a renewed sense of purpose and joy. This retreat was a gift to my mind, body, and spirit, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking a transformative and blissful experience. I can't wait to return!

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  My experience at New Life Ayahuasca was one of the most important and significant in my life. Matt and Jeanea made it even better by being the most gracious hosts. Great attention to detail, very experienced with the plant medicine, and just overall down to earth kind hearted people. I will be coming back soon. The place itself is so beautiful and comfortable and the views are breathtaking.

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  From arrival to departure, Matt and Jeanae went above and beyond to make our group's entire experience extraordinary. The food, staff, waterfall excursion, amenities, accommodations, wildlife... all first class! And the ceremonies themselves - literally out of this world. Safe, secluded, surreal. Can’t imagine a more quintessential Costa Rican adventure and looking forward to returning as soon as possible. Thanks again guys - you two are true beauties. Kyle

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  Trip of a Lifetime!

  From arrival to departure, Matt and Jeanae went above and beyond to make our group's entire experience extraordinary. The food, staff, waterfall excision, amenities, accommodations, wildlife... simply first class! And the ceremonies themselves - literally out of this world. Can’t imagine a more quintessential Costa Rican adventure and looking forward to returning as soon as possible. Thanks again guys - you two are true beauties.
  Kyle

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  A Life-Altering Experience

  If you are reading these reviews because you can't decide on which retreat to go on...Let this be your sign to choose New Life Ayahuasca! From the moment I stepped on the resort property and met Matt & Jeanae I felt safe & secure. The grounds are absolutely stunning and rooms are incredibly comfortable. I was so grateful to have my own room to go after the ceremonies. This was vital to my growth experience. I am vegan and gluten free and Jeanae provided complete and nourishing meals for me all week. The ceremonies were intimate and powerful. Matt created a ceremony space where life-altering healing took place for me. Matt's ongoing training & experience as an Ayahuascaquiro is very obvious during ceremony. He allows the spirits to move through him & it was really influential to be present for this. In addition to Matt being a humble vessel for healing, having Jeanae and Drew as sitters made my transformative experience possible. Having them there created immense safety which allowed me to go deeper into my experience. The waterfall trip was so much fun! I got 2 incredible massages. Jeanae did a great job at leading the yoga classes. Doing Kambo for the first time was a very healing experience as well. My life is on a new trajectory now. I have complete trust in the universe. My anxiety and restlessness have been significantly reduced. I feel at peace. I found my courage. I found radical self-love. I met God, because I realized I am divine energy. I learned so many lessons. These lessons and transformation just wouldn't have been possible without the exact setup of how this retreat was created & run by two amazing human beings, Matt & Jeanae ♥️

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  Something for me!

  I had no idea what I was preparing to do, but I strongly felt the urge to do it and I am ever so grateful I did. The reviews are accurate and yet no matter how many you read, it’s the experience itself that is so profound it’s indescribable. I would highly recommend Matt and Jeanae to guide you through an ayahuasca experience.

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  I'm not even sure where to begin... I only heard of Ayahuasca a few months before booking here. I'm so glad I chose New Life for this transformative trip. Matt and Jeanae are both amazing people, always there to answer questions or just to talk. Jeanae's cooking is amazing! The space is perfect, saw plenty of birds, white faced monkeys and howler monkeys. The beds are comfortable and it was nice to have our own space. The actual ayahuasca experience is 100% different for everyone, so there's not much I can really say about it. What I will say is that I was new to all of this, and initially pretty scared. But Matt and Jeanae both made me feel at ease, comfortable and safe. I will forever be hearing Matt playing several instruments and singing Icaros, it's so beautiful. The massages and waterfall trip were both amazing. Yoga was relaxing and therapeutic. There is literally nothing negative to say! If you're thinking of participating in an ayahuasca ceremony for the first time, or looking for a new experience, you HAVE to book here. I left a changed person and I will forever be thankful to New Life Ayahuasca for that. Thank you so much Matt and Jeanae. I hope to see you both soon.

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  It was totally worth it

  After feeling a "calling" to take plant medicine, I researched various facilities and was guided to New Life Ayahausca. I needed some guidance and clarity in my life and was hoping to receive a 'vision.' My first experience in ceremony was far from what I expected; no bright colors, no messages...even after taking a second dose. My encounter during the second ceremony was the most intense, uncomfortable experience of my life. The physical sensations were unbearable, causing me to surrender and purge several times. Because of this, I opted out of the third ceremony.
  But here's the deal...Matt and Jenae do it right. The facility with the private rooms, the view, the meals, the grounds, the price...If I were to ever do it again, (doubtful...lol) I would return to New Life. Matt's musical ability and the icaros make the experience authentic and deeply moving. I felt safe and supported by Jenae and Drew the whole time.
  After being home now for a couple of weeks, I have noticed (and so have others) that I am not the same person I was before...I am calmer, grounded and finally having a sense of direction. It was totally worth it.

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  After feeling a "calling" to take plant medicine, I researched various facilities and was guided to New Life Ayahausca. I needed some guidance and clarity in my life and was hoping to receive a 'vision.' My first experience in ceremony was far from what I expected; no bright colors, no messages...even after taking a second dose. My encounter during the second ceremony was the most intense, uncomfortable experience of my life. The physical sensations were unbearable, causing me to surrender and purge several times. Because of this, I opted out of the third ceremony.
  But here's the deal...Matt and Jenae do it right. The facility with the private rooms, the view, the meals, the grounds, the price...If I were to ever do it again, (doubtful...lol) I would return to New Life. Matt's musical ability and the icaros make the experience authentic and deeply moving. I felt safe and supported by Jenae and Drew the whole time.
  After being home now for a couple of weeks, I have noticed (and so have others) that I am not the same person I was before...I am calmer, grounded and finally having a sense of direction. It was totally worth it.

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  Thank you

  I may have laughed more than my fair share.... but honestly thank you for everything!! And thank you to my fellow travelers my bucket was filled.

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  Incredible!

  Thank you Matt, Jeanae and Drew! Four weeks ago today, I arrived in Costa Rica to participate in a five day ayahuasca retreat with a bundle of nerves and a ton of anxiety but with an optimism about finally getting to experience this plant medicine I had been contemplating for years. I will leave out my personal experience as personal is exactly what it is. The experiences of the five people in our group were as broad as each of our personalities and what had called us to this experience. Rather, I will focus on the great care and beautiful setting you will get should you be called to New Life. The property is absolutely stunning situated in the mountains with a gorgeous view of the Nicoya Peninsula in the distance. It has communal spaces and a dining room where you’ll spend a lot of time getting to know the others in your group, a pool and hot tub and winding hiking trails where we saw white face monkeys and toucans almost daily. Each guest has their own comfortable bedroom with private bathroom which was important to me. In between Jeanae’s delicious meals, ceremony day yoga sessions, massages, a kambo ceremony, a waterfall hike, evening bonfires and getting to know the others in your group, there is a decent amount of down time to reflect, relax and set your intention and having a private space can be important to that.
  
  Matt, Jeanae and Drew are wonderful at what they do. They are compassionate and patient and humble about the work that they do and the care that they provide. Matt participates in each ceremony alongside the guests and guides the experience with traditional and beautiful icaros. The music he and Jeanae make with gong, guitar, drums, flute and voice adds to the absolute intensity of the journey guiding you through the experience and creating personal transitions. Jeanae and Drew sit in patiently and quietly to tend to any needs you might have. I initially thought I would feel vulnerable having them sit in with eyes on the group but it is likely you will need their assistance at times and without them, the experience would be very different. Having them there was comforting and necessary.
  
  Thanks again Matt, Jeanae and Drew! I’ll never forget this experience and am so glad mine was with you!

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