Women’s Plant Medicine & Ayahuasca Retreat
Nosara, Costa Rica

Nosara, Costa Rica
February 1-6, 2027

Our women's plant medicine retreat offers a heart-centered, nurturing environment for women exploring the healing potential of ayahuasca.

The Playful Soul's Women's Ayahuasca Retreat in Costa Rica is an intimate experience designed for women seeking healing, personal transformation, authentic connection, and sisterhood. Rooted in thoughtful preparation, sacred ceremony, and compassionate integration, our retreat creates a safe space to reconnect with your true essence and awaken the wisdom within.

If you're ready to create space for your wellbeing and explore the transformative potential of plant medicine within a nurturing, women-centered community, we'd love to connect.

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Why Women Choose The Playful Soul Retreat

An ayahuasca retreat is about far more than the ceremonies themselves. It's about feeling safe enough to surrender, supported enough to grow, and held enough to integrate what unfolds.

At The Playful Soul, we've intentionally created a Women's Ayahuasca Retreat in Costa Rica that nurtures every part of the journey. Healing begins long before you arrive through thoughtful preparation and personal connection. During the retreat, you'll be surrounded by experienced guides, compassionate facilitators, and a circle of women walking alongside you. And when you return home, your journey continues with meaningful integration and an ongoing community of support.

We intentionally keep our retreats intimate because we believe every woman deserves to be seen, heard, and cared for. From the first conversation to the final integration call, every detail is designed with intention so you can focus on what matters most—your healing, your transformation, and your connection with yourself.

Again and again, our guests tell us that while they came seeking the medicine, they left equally grateful for the sisterhood they discovered, the care they received, and the sense of belonging they didn't even realize they had been searching for.

The Experience

  • Your Costa Rica Retreat Experience

    Escape to the lush jungle of Costa Rica and discover Finca Austria, a hidden gem tucked just outside the beach town of Nosara along the peaceful Nosara River. This beautiful sanctuary will be our private home for six days of healing, connection, and transformation during our Women's Ayahuasca Retreat, February 1–6, 2027.

    When booking flights (not included), we recommend arriving as early as possible on Monday, February 1, and departing after breakfast on Saturday, February 6. If you'd like to extend your adventure, Nosara and Tamarindo are wonderful destinations to explore. (Please note proof of onward travel is required to enter Costa Rica.)

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  • Is This Retreat Right for You?

    If you've found your way here, there's a good chance you've already felt the quiet call of plant medicine. Whether you're considering ayahuasca for the first time or continuing your healing journey, our intimate women's plant medicine retreat offers a supportive space for personal transformation, self-discovery, and sisterhood.

    To ensure the experience is safe and supportive for everyone, all prospective participants complete a confidential application and health screening before acceptance. Begin by submitting an application online or email to schedule a conversation with one of our retreat hosts.

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  • What's Included

    Our Women's Ayahuasca Retreat in Costa Rica is designed so you can fully immerse yourself in the experience while we take care of the details.

    • 6 days, 5 nights of accommodations

    • Nourishing vegetarian meals and snacks

    • Round-trip airport transportation

    • Three traditional ayahuasca ceremonies (medicine fees included)

    • Daily integration circles

    • Optional offerings such as yoga, breathwork, and somatic movement

    • A post-retreat integration call and ongoing community support

    Retreat investment ranges from $4,995–$5,495, depending on your lodging. Flexible payment plans are available at no additional cost.

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Voices from Our Circle

"I came for healing... and left with a beautiful sisterhood and community I didn't even know my soul was searching for."

"The Playful Soul thought of every detail to make me feel welcomed, comfortable, and supported."

"The community and support mattered more than I ever could have anticipated."

"They provide everything you need before, during, and after the retreat."

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Preparing for the Journey

The Power of Preparation

Long before we gather in Costa Rica, the retreat has already begun. As part of our preparation, we invite each participant to follow a traditional dieta. This practice gently supports the body, quiets the mind, and creates space to receive the wisdom of the medicine with greater clarity and intention. In our busy modern lives, we're constantly taking in stimulation through food, technology, news, and the demands of everyday life. The dieta is an opportunity to simplify, slow down, and begin turning inward before ceremony. Many women find this preparation to be a meaningful part of their healing journey in its own right. We'll provide detailed guidance and support every step of the way so you feel informed, prepared, and confident as you begin. Read more about the dieta →

Your Safety Comes First

Creating a safe, supportive experience is one of our highest priorities. Before acceptance, every participant completes a confidential health screening and reviews all medications, supplements, and medical history with our team. We work closely with experienced and respected shamans and carefully evaluate each application to help ensure the retreat is appropriate for every guest. Certain medications and supplements can interact with ayahuasca and may require adjustments well in advance of the retreat. We always encourage participants to consult their personal healthcare provider before making any changes to prescribed medications, and we are available to answer questions throughout the preparation process. Our intention is for every woman to arrive feeling informed, supported, and cared for from beginning to end.

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What to Expect During Ceremony

Ceremony is a sacred and deeply personal experience. We encourage comfortable, breathable clothing made from natural fibers such as cotton or linen, allowing you to move, rest, and feel at ease throughout the evening. Many women choose to wear white or light-colored clothing, though there is no formal dress code. To create a peaceful and supportive environment, we observe noble silence during ceremony, inviting each participant to turn inward and fully honor their own experience while respecting the journeys unfolding around them. You'll receive a detailed packing list before the retreat, along with everything you need to feel prepared and supported when you arrive.

✺ Frequently Asked Questions ✺

  • Ayahuasca has been used ceremonially for generations as a sacred plant medicine that supports healing, self-discovery, and spiritual growth. Women come to ceremony for many different reasons—whether they're seeking greater clarity, healing from life's challenges, reconnecting with themselves, or simply answering a quiet inner calling. Every journey is unique, and we honor each woman's intentions with care and respect.

  • Whether this is your first experience with plant medicine or you've sat in ceremony before, our retreat welcomes women who feel genuinely called to this work. If you're unsure whether it's the right fit, we're happy to schedule a conversation to answer your questions and help you make an informed decision.

  • Every participant completes a confidential health screening before acceptance. Some medications and supplements are compatible with ceremony, while others require changes or may make participation unsafe. We'll review everything with you and encourage you to work closely with your healthcare provider before making any adjustments.

  • Payments are non-refundable. Should an extenuating circumstance arise, you may use your investment towards a future retreat.

  • We intentionally keep our retreats intimate so every participant receives personal attention, feels supported, and has space to build meaningful connections with the other women in the group. We believe healing happens most powerfully when people feel truly seen, and a smaller group allows us to hold that kind of space with intention and care.

  • We will sit in ceremony for three nights, with each night lasting approximately 6 hours. Our final (and very special!) ceremony will begin at 11pm and last until sunrise. You'll receive a detailed schedule before the retreat so you know exactly what to expect throughout the week.

  • Absolutely. Healing doesn't begin when you arrive in Costa Rica, and it doesn't end when you leave. From your first conversation with our team through retreat preparation, ceremony, integration, and our post-retreat community, we're committed to supporting your journey every step of the way.

  • Costa Rica uses 110v electricity, the same as the US, so you will not need a converter or adapter.

    US Dollars are readily accepted making exchanging money unnecessary.

    WiFi is included at the resort and is widely available throughout the country.

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