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  I would tell anyone and everyone that this is the place to experience ayahuasca. Once, I do it again, it will definitely be here. Matt and Jeanae are the kindest and most caring people and will make you feel comfortable your whole visit. Their ceremonies are pure magic. The best part about this place is the small group setting. You will definitely appreciate the tight group and will gain new friends for life. ( I couldn’t imagine doing this in a large group) The resort is beautiful! All the staff are extremely nice and helpful. The cabins where you will be sleeping are nice and comfortable. The food is so fresh and soooo good. It’s like eating at the best restaurant in your city. It will be the best week of your life. Go to new life!

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  Stop scrolling. You’ve found the place. New Life Rising is who you need to book with! Everything about the place is great! The number one thing that stands out about NLR that makes the biggest difference is the size of the group. There are only 12 guests/ participants. You will really come to appreciate that fact. It’s way more personal. You are here for a reason- you want to better yourself in whichever way that may be. With less people, you get more attention. Create stronger bonds with others. You will spend your days having the best conversations you’ve ever had. Everyone knows eachother by name and you will gain new brothers and sisters. I don’t think I would have gotten the same positive outcome with a large group of people. It would just be too chaotic. Especially during ceremony. I couldn’t imagine drinking ayahuasca with a very large group. It would be a mad house.
  The resort facility where you will be staying is beautiful and very relaxing. It’s got a very nice decor and is very well maintained. There is a pool that you can hang out in all day if you wish. It has lounging chairs to soak up the sun or read. The cabins are very nice and well maintained. The food is AMAZING! It’s like eating at the best vegetarian restaurant in your nearest large city. Definitely even better. Matt and Jeanae are two of the nicest, caring people you will come across and you are lucky to have them guide you through your experience. Before you even arrive, they will help you with any questions/ concerns you have.
  The ceremonies are pure magic. Both Matt and Jeanae are super talented musicians and singers. They will conduct the ceremony with all sorts of instruments. It will be the best performance you’ve ever experienced in your entire life. Their helper Chris will also join in and he’s awesome! During the ceremony, the 2 helpers will take great care of you if needed. All of the staff here are super friendly and helpful if needed. I can go on and on. I know I will be back one day. I wouldn’t even look elsewhere. I would tell anyone interested in the medicine to come here. Come to new life rising. It will be the best week of your entire life.

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  What a wonderful experience it was to be able to be a part of something that helps so many of us find a way towards healing and inner peace. Matt & Jaenae are true healers. It’s obvious they do this kind of work as a calling. You can feel that they put their heart & soul into the ceremonies and all that they do. I absolutely loved the intimate setting of a small group. I left having made new friends that I know I’ll stay in touch with for a lifetime. Thank you Matt & Jaenae!💕

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  This was my 3rd time at New Life Rising! Absolutely Amazing! Matt and Jeanae always so caring. Life changing experience:

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  My partner and I attended a 7 day retreat with Matt and Janae. This included 3 Aya ceremonies. I previously didn’t have any experience with psychedelics. I had been through some traumatic life experiences and this retreat was my way of taking my life back into my own hands and doing something to shock my system to get me back to myself because I felt so lost. And, that’s exactly what happened! First of all, every aspect of the retreat is so perfectly and mindfully considered. The food, the activities, the restful moments…it’s all wonderful. The staff is carefully selected and I felt very comfortable + safe around every person I came in contact with. It’s crazy how the universe works and the people in your group end up having the most random things in common with you. You’ll start to see how magical and beautiful the universe is — guiding you through life. If you are at the point where you are reading reviews and considering doing this for yourself—DO IT! I definitely liked how it did feel like a vacation despite it really being more of a therapeutic experience. The bonds you make with your group during the group sharing are next level. You really do feel like these people are part of your soul family in someway forever connected by the vine. The experience itself can be intense…I’m not going to lie. I think the more you surrender, the better your experience will be. I was a total control freak prior to this experience and something has forever shifted after having this experience with Aya. Matt and Janae are a perfect balance in the ceremonies. Matt like a warrior protector and Janae is like an angel / fairy making sure there is light for everyone to latch onto if things get too intense. And even though it can feel intense at times, there are also times of joy and happiness and connection throughout as well. Having no experience with any drugs really — the physical aspect of just, I guess now it’s like being in your body more while also expanding outside of your body so that can be hard for your brain to process and feel uncomfortable. But, I am a baby and if I can do this — you definitely can too! I had beautiful experiences during my ceremonies too where I was smiling and felt so connected to nature and the universe. I had moments where I saw myself throughout various stages of my life and was able to have this self love that I never had before from distortions. I also saw some supernatural type of things as well. For me, my visions were more iridescent, overlayed on top of my reality. I was too scared to close my eyes, haha. Like I said, I am a baby and like to be in control. But, I did what I could at the time. If I ever did it again, I would definitely challenge myself to surrender more! The universe truly has your back and you are completely safe and will come back to yourself if you let go and surrender to the process! I left the retreat with my mind SILENT for the first time in my life. The little voice in my head was gone for a couple of weeks. I also have had psychic abilities and my intuition open up more as a result of this experience too. And, a multi-level spiritual awakening that I don’t think will ever end as our consciousness and understanding is forever expanding as we tune into it. So like I said, life changing. If you are looking for a shock to your system and to literally have a new outlook on life, this is for you. This is a very serious life change and you will forever be grateful to Matt and Janae, your group, mother Aya, the universe and yourself for bringing it all together. 10/10 would recommend to anyone that just can’t get a hold of their mental state, suffers from PTSD, needs a radical shift in their life, feeling hopeless. Just remember that when you return home, you will be different and it’s important to honor that and the blessings will keep pouring in. So grateful for it all! 💗

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  I am so grateful I came across Matt and Jenae for my first aya experience. If you came across this and are called, don’t hesitate. Their love for each other, for this work, and for others show throughout the journey. I don’t think my experience would be the same elsewhere. The small group, the yummy foods, the beautiful property and the intention behind everything the team does created a safe, healing, and powerful transformation of a lifetime.

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  I can't recommend New Life Rising enough—my experience was life-changing. Matt and Jeanae are two of the most authentic and caring people I have ever met and they have built something truly special here. The ceremonies were profound and left me healed, with a new perspective on life. Matt and Jeanae and the staff were so generous with their time and helped guide me through this experience. They are such compassionate people and I always felt safe and cared for.
  
  I was completely immersed in the beauty and serenity of the property. It’s such a peaceful and relaxing environment and the facilities are immaculate—spotlessly clean and well-maintained, which added to the overall sense of comfort and tranquility. The food was also amazing and nutritious.
  
  I am so lucky to have found this place and hope to comeback one day.

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  This was one of the most intense, but rewarding things I have ever done. The facility is stunning, and the setting is perfect. I would recommend this retreat to anyone who’s on a path to bettering themselves in any way.
  Jeanae and Matt are incredibly talented and provide the perfect environment to have one of the most profound experiences of your life. I will be back one day!

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  My husband and I decided to celebrate our first anniversary at this retreat, and it was the best decision we’ve ever made. It was the most beautiful and profound way to honor our journey together.
  
  Matt and Jeanae have created an incredible environment filled with love, compassion, friendship, and the most welcoming energy. Words truly can’t capture the depth of the ceremony experience—it was nothing short of life-changing. From the moment we arrived, we felt completely safe and supported.
  
  Matt and Jeanae’s presence is so grounding, and their singing during the ceremonies is absolutely beautiful and deeply moving. The entire team is incredible—always there with kindness and care, making sure everyone feels seen and supported.
  
  We will definitely be back. If you’re looking for an ayahuasca retreat, I can’t recommend New Life Rising enough. They deserve all the stars! ❤️❤️❤️

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  New life rising, is a gift to this world, the love and authenticity that you will experience here has the very potential to change your life forever in 180 degrees, The Shamans are here on a mission to help and if you came across this Retreat, mother Aya is calling to you, and I guarantee that this will be an experience to remember your entire life.

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  If you are considering an Ayahuasca retreat, look no further than New Life Rising. Matt and Jeanae are committed and knowledgeable in guiding you through your journey. They are very much the real deal! I highly recommend them and words cannot express the amount of gratitude and respect I have for them and their retreat. Gracias Matt and Jeanae for the work you do, it is truely magical!

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  A Magical Place

  This is truly a magical place. I’m so grateful to Matt and Jeanae for the love and healing they provide. I was one of 12 strangers who felt like family by the time we left. Matt, Jeanae and their incredible staff made us feel completely comfortable and safe. The ceremonies were a profound experience that I am still processing as I integrate. Please consider New Life Rising if you are serious about gaining a deeper understanding of self, and becoming the best version of who you are.

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  What a magical place. I attended a five-day retreat several weeks ago. It was the most profound, transformative experience of my life. Matt and Jeanae have created a place full of love and healing. My group of 12 were like family by the time we left New Life Rising.
  
  I nearly made the mistake of attending a heavily advertised retreat in Costa Rica that has nearly 80 attendees at a time. I am so grateful to have gone to New Life. Upon arrival, Matt, Jeanae and their wonderful staff treat guests like family. They fill hearts, souls (and stomachs) with love and kindness. The ceremonies were beyond my wildest expectations. Please consider New Life if you are serious about healing. I am filled with gratitude and am planning to return next year.

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  A Year Looking Back

  Almost a year has past since my retreat with New Life Rising and I have been wanting to leave a testimonial since the moment I left. The fact that I feel as strongly about my experience now as I did then is somewhat of a testament in itself.
  
  I just read the words I had written in a journal during my experience with Matt and Jeanae last spring and I thought part of that might be valuable to offer. "The whole trip was so synchronized at every turn that it felt overwhelmingly 'meant to be.' Matt and Jeanae were the real life spirit guides that I needed to see exist. Not peace, love and sunshine senders, but raw, honest, strong, suffering, authentic people. They epitomized spiritual connection even though they walk and talk like me. I felt soooo at home."
  
  If you are considering embarking on a journey with ayahuasca, it is my heartfelt belief that there could be no better people to support you through such a sacred event as the whole crew at New Life Rising.

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  New Life Rising is not just the name of a retreat. As the name suggests it is truly a place to find a new life.
  
  Jennae’s dedication to the behind the scenes work ensures, delicious meals, massages, yoga and an enjoyable beech visit. All adding to the peace and stress free living that allow a deeper healing.
  
  Matt’s mesmerizing icaros are something you will find yourself completely drawn too. You will find yourself longing to hear them again after the retreat.
  
  Matt and Jennae’s dedication and respect for the plant medicine is very apparent at the ceremonies. It is evident that they have a deep respect for the healing abilities of the tea and wish to extend it to others. The atmosphere in the maloca provides the assurance you can let go with the medicine, and go as deep as needed to find healing!
  
  My decision to attend a New Life Rising retreat was based off of the feeling I got when I discovered their website, the conversations with Matt, and the low volume of participants of their retreat. I truly feel I was guided to them. I was not disappointed, when I stepped out of the provided shuttle at the retreat the first time I was greeted by a calm, peaceful and welcoming energy.
  
  The retreat was what I needed in my healing journey. I met 11 others, Matt and Jennae as well as their support staff Craig, Lina and Elizabeth as strangers, but parted as family. The shared bonds of miracles realized and witnessed can not be expressed at this time.
  
  I felt guided to New Life Rising, an reflect back and know those guides knew the best place for my ayahuasca experience. I very highly recommend New Life Rising for anyone looking for their ayahuasca experience!
  
  Glenn

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  Matt and Janae are phenomenal! They create a welcoming environment and embrace everyone with kindness and love. The retreat was nothing short of amazing, and the ceremonies felt truly magical. I can’t express how life-changing this experience was-it honestly was the best gift I’ve ever given myself.

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  Such a special retreat that Matt and Jeanae have cultivated. We had a small group of 12 people from different walks of life that became really close over this week's experience. The ceremonies were really special and I felt completely safe and supported throughout. Truly a transformative experience that I'll take with me forever.

• ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 Google Text

  If you're seeking a retreat to heal, look no further. New life Rising is an espectacular retreat. Matt and Jeanae are such beautiful people full of love, joy, energy, and compassion. My experience with them and their team was outstanding. I have no complaints whatsoever. I felt safe, seen, and cared for during my retreat. The food was delicious and healthy. I did not have any expectations coming into the experience, but if I had, they defenetly exceeded any expectations whatsoever! I highly recommend them and appreciate them!

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