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I can’t speak highly enough of my experience here. During my research, I came across several places. I then learned of Matt, and did my research on him. I spoke to him several times on the phone. He, in fact, told me to go look elsewhere, ask a few several important questions - does your guide partake? Is there real icaros?
Many places can pretend that they are doing this by tradition, however, these are key questions. After a sufficient search, I decided…it was perfect. Further, Matt and Jennae are inspiring and amazing people, and this is their calling. They will keep you safe and well guided. It will attract a group of very different, but like minded people. If you’re looking for a beautiful, grounded, genuine experience, you will find it here.
Much love,
- Khal
This was amazing experience. Beautiful place with beautiful people. Thank you so much
One of the most profound experiences I've had. Matt and Jeanne do a fantastic job of guiding you through what could easily a very difficult experience. I recommend anyone who is curious about an experience like this who is apprehensive to strongly consider the two of them. They are very educated on these matters and have a high amount of compassion. The area we were in, the food we ate, and the people we were with were all an ideal setting for an experience like this. If I was ever to do something like this again I would strongly consider New Life.
A life changing experience led by exceptional facilitators and experts.
What an amazing experience! It started with good communication about arrival to the retreat as well as tips to prepare for it as well. Jeanae and Matt were excellent hosts, always willing to talk, be of assistance or anything you might need. I truly felt safe from the moment I walked in and it continued throughout my stay and the ceremonies. The food was also excellent and Jeanae also shared some of her recipes with us as well. The other people who attended were also incredibly kind and helpful. I was lucky to have experienced this. I couldn't imagine a better experience.
I was very impressed with the authenticity, caring and healing that I received with Matt and Jeneae at New Life Rising. I felt safe at all times and trusted this beautiful couple on my journey.
The environment is beautiful and they accomodate at all times. I highly recommend!
My experience at New Life was life changing. I did the 5-day package (2 ceremonies). Matt & Jeanae were incredible host. They took care of us from the time we booked the trip. The communication prior to arrival was excellent—very responsive to any questions I had about how best to prepare. Once on the property, accommodations were as expected. Lush grounds and an extremely personable staff (s/o Craig & Lina)! Craig was very supportive, and (Lina) the food was incredible. I never thought going meatless for a week would be so easy. They made sure we wanted for nothing. My overall experience was exactly what I needed and I would definitely recommend booking with New Life. As a first timer, I had my reservations given the stigma around psychedelic retreats but I’m glad I chose to go with Matt & Jeanae because THEY DO IT RIGHT!!! 10/10 I highly recommend.
Retreat was a good experience, better than I expected
Jeanae and Matt are such wonderful personalities and create safe and loving environment for the ceremonies. The place is quiet and relaxing which helps when you go through an intense session and want to calm down in between. There’s enough of personnel to take care of you unlike some competitors. The vegetarian food is very tasty. Many thanks for the wonderful retreat! ❤️
The New Life Family will help you go on a journey that will change your life. Don’t look any further!
This experience was nothing like I expected but absolutely everything I needed……Amazing, transformative, Matt and Jenae were awesome in every way. If you are considering trying ayahuasca there is no better choice!
New Life Rising offers a truly transformative healing journey. The ayahuasca ceremonies are beautifully guided, providing a safe and sacred space for deep personal growth. Daily yoga sessions help ground the mind and body, perfectly complementing the ceremonies.
The food is fresh, healthy, and absolutely delicious — a perfect balance of nourishment and energy. Beach trips and time spent in Costa Rica’s natural beauty add relaxation and fun, while the supportive group vibe makes the experience even more meaningful.
If you’re seeking healing, connection, and transformation, this retreat is an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend!
Had a wonderful and mind expanding time. Matt and Jeanae are very kind, thoughtful and know how to lead ceremonies. Highly recommend them.
Amazing experience!!!
Our retreat with New Life was transformative. Matt and Jeanae are so incredibly loving and skilled with the ceremonies that I felt safe and able to explore whatever grandmother ayahuasca had in store for me. I’ll be processing and integrating this experience for a long time to come. The small group size meant that as a group, we all bonded over this shared experience, and felt a true connection with each person present. It was an absolute gift.
To start with I just wanna say that I would attend this retreat again and I would also recommend it to my friends and family if they wanted to go to a ceremony like this.
One of my initial concerns was utilizing medicine from an indigenous community that I’m not a member of. And I was also concerned that the people hosting the retreat weren’t a member of that community. But what I found is that while Matt and Jeanne may not have originated from this community in Peru, they have a very close connection with that community that is ongoing. I felt like what they were doing, was not only true to the Peruvian roots of this medicine, but they also invested a lot of their authentic selves into it as well. For me, that made it feel like they weren’t just performing, but they were fully invested in facilitating the ceremonies.
I’m a person that would prefer to go to the source of some thing, but one of my fears was not understanding the language and not being able to gauge my own personal safety in the midst of that. So I appreciate that Matt and Jeanae were both speaking the same language as me. That provided a layer of safety in my mind. They also provided a thorough health questionnaire and the do’s and don’ts of what to eat and partake in prior to the retreat.
The retreat location had amazing food, and it was truly a beautiful location. It was surrounded by walls and gates, which felt like another layer of safety for me. The other positive aspect is that the group was small, only 11 people, and they have the two facilitators and then three helpers. So there was a really good ratio of participants to helpers.
I have to say also that the music that was performed by the facilitators and one of the helpers was not just beautiful, but it also in combination with the medicine was able to infiltrate places in my mind and heart that maybe wouldn’t have taken place without it.
One of my takeaway thoughts is that indigenous ceremony is the antidote to colonization. I think if we are to reside anywhere on this side of the world, but especially turtle island where I am from, also known as Canada, it’s important to connect with the land where you reside. We have lived so long in a society that is predominantly Eurocentric and some of that doesn’t seem to be working very well for a lot of people these days. Ceremonies like this that originated here on this side of the world prior to colonization I feel can be a key thing that heals ourselves and when we are healed, we respond to the world differently - from a place of healing instead of woundedness. And that ripples out into the Communities and societies that we are a part of.
And for me personally, I had a core wound that essentially was turned upside down in a good way. It was the core wound of abandonment that I now authentically can see it as a gift. And that alone is re-organizing my whole brain it seems. All of my life experiences carrying that wound of abandonment, the perspective of those memories is changing and I’m seeing them through the lens of the abandonment being a gift. That short explanation doesn’t really show the magnitude of the impact it’s having on me. But how can you really do anything but summarize here?
Anyways, I would 10 out of 10 recommend because of how well we were cared for. I felt very safe and I felt like the culture where this medicine comes from was highly respected and honoured. And while the ceremonies were challenging to experience for various reasons, the outcome of what I experienced overshadowed any challenges I felt. Plus a week later, I am still feeling peaceful and supported as a result of that experience.
Two weeks ago marked the conclusion of my second retreat at New Life. The hospitality and service Matt and Jenae provide is still some of the best in Costa Rica and their commitment to this work is evident in the all of the small details of their business. The comfort I felt with them when I was at their retreat center last time and how personable and down to earth the both of them are were the big takeaways I had from my previous experience when I first drank the medicine and it was those factors that made me feel 100% confident that if I were to come back to Costa Rica again to sit with the medicine, it would most certainly be with New Life. As was the case last time, the service was top freaking notch, the experience was overall amazing and the setting with where the retreat took place was wonderfully conducive to socializing and making friends, and I also enjoyed the smaller group sizes as well. I had such a great time getting to know all of the other people in our group, even more so than last time and it made this experience at New Life even better than my previous one. The effects of the medicine were also much more powerful and impactful than they were last time and I felt like the messages I was provided with this time helped me make more sense of my previous experiences with the medicine. I feel like I was able to get more of what I had initially wanted when I sought out this form of healing by coming back again a second time. I can say without a doubt, God-willing, I will most certainly be back again in the future. The hardest part of the week is always Sunday when I have to say goodbye to everyone! Thank you Matt, Jenae, Lena, Elisa, and Rob for all of your hard work to be able to provide us with such a comfortable experience.
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