Retreat short info
“Loved my days with Neten; powerful integration and beautiful space.”
About Be Here Now with Neten
Retreat Overview
The be here.now Private 4-day Ayahuasca & Therapy retreat combines traditional Shipibo Conibo ayahuasca plant-medicine ceremonies with individual therapy and integration work led by Neten. The program emphasizes deep therapeutic transformation, one-on-one attention, and post-retreat support, and is offered as a fully private experience or for up to two people. (Needs confirmation)
- 👤 Founder(s) / CEO: Neten
- 🏢 Host / Organization: Be Here Now with Neten
- 📍 Location: Dominical, Costa Rica
- 🗣️ Language Spoken: (Needs confirmation)
- 👥 Number of Guests / Facilitators: Fully private (1) or max 2 guests; 1 lead facilitator/therapist
- 📅 Number of Days / Sessions: 4 days; includes pre/post 1:1 sessions and 2 ceremonies
- 💵 Price Range: $2,999 (listed single package)
- 💊 Medicine Type: Ayahuasca (Shipibo Conibo tradition)
- 💙 Specializing In: Individualized therapy, deep emotional healing, integration work
- 🌿 How Medicine is Sourced: Traditional Shipibo Conibo approach noted on the page (specific sourcing details: (Needs confirmation))
- 🩺 Medical Emergency Plan (If no doctor on site): (Needs confirmation)
- 🔗 Booking Link / Website: Book
Retreat Highlights
- Individual Attention – The program is structured as a fully private or maximum two-person retreat with focused one-on-one therapy before and after ceremonies.
- Lifelong Transformation – Facilitated processes intended to uncover and work through deep conditioning and wounds, aiming for substantive change and clarity.
- Reconnection with Self – Emphasis on heart-centered work to remove layers of illusion and foster embodiment of one’s highest self.
- Retreat Follow Up – Post-retreat integration materials and continued support including an integration workbook and follow-up sessions.
About This Retreat
About This Retreat
This retreat is an intensive therapeutic plant-medicine experience that blends Peruvian Shipibo Conibo ayahuasca ceremony traditions with psychological and spiritual therapy. It begins with a detailed one-on-one intake and preparatory session, proceeds to cleared, intention-focused ceremony containers accompanied by sound baths, and continues with dedicated integration work including individual therapy, workshops and an integration e-book/workbook.
The program is offered as a fully private tailored experience (or for two people), and includes accommodation, plant-based organic meals, and close facilitator support throughout. It is presented as a serious therapeutic offering rather than a casual yoga/relaxation retreat.
Accommodations
Travel & Arrival Details
📍 Venue / Exact Address: Be Here Now with Neten, Dominical, Costa Rica
✈️ Getting Here:
- Primary map reference: Dominical, Costa Rica (embedded Google Maps on the page).
- Specific airport/transfer advice not listed on the page; please contact the host for recommended airports and transfers. (Needs confirmation)
🧳 Travel Tips:
- Contact the host via the page contact form for airport transfer arrangements and local directions.
- Pack for humid/jungle coastal conditions and bring any personal comfort items; see host for recommended packing (Needs confirmation).
Accommodation Options
Name: Deluxe private accommodation (Be Here Now with Neten)
Price: Included in package price ($2,999 for one person)
Details: Deluxe accommodation with private bathroom; access to communal area, fully equipped kitchen, terrace, gardens and parking.
Inclusions: Linens, housekeeping, plant-based meals, private bathroom (fully private package)
Notes: Offered as a fully private retreat or maximum of 2 people; registration requires intake confirmation before booking is finalized.
- 📶 Free Wifi
- ❄️ A/C in Rooms
- 🛁 Towels
- 🍳 Kitchen
- ☕ Coffee/Tea
- 🏊 Pool
- 🧖 Spa (unavailable)
- 🛎️ Housekeeping
- 🚗 Free Parking
- 🧳 Tour Assistance
Venue & Amenities
- ❄️ A/C in Rooms
- 📶 Free Wifi
- 🏊 Pool
- 🛁 Towels
- 🚗 Free Parking
- 🍳 Kitchen
- 🧳 Tour Assistance
- ☕ Coffee/Tea
- 🧖 Spa
- 🔥 Sauna
- 🧘 Yoga Studio
- 🍴 Restaurant
Venue Description: Jungle/coastal property near Dominical providing deluxe private accommodation, communal kitchen and terraces, gardens and a relaxed nature setting for grounding and integration.
Meals
All meals are vegetarian (local produce), prepared in-house respecting traditional dietary guidelines for plant-medicine work; food is described as plant-based and organic. (Meals are noted as vegetarian on the page.)
Ceremony
Practitioner Profiles
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Source: retreat.guru Neten
Spiritual teacher & retreat leader
Neten is a spiritual teacher combining spirituality, psychology and holistic healing with a compassionate approach and strong intuition. She founded an education and alternative therapy center with roots in Portugal and Costa Rica and has led retreats and online programs for more than a decade. Her work focuses on helping people dissolve challenges, reach transformative insights and support lasting integration through one-on-one therapy and plant-medicine ceremonial frameworks.
Ceremony & Medicine Info
Type of Plant Medicine: Ayahuasca (Shipibo Conibo tradition)
Setting & Atmosphere: Ceremonies occur in a cleared, intention-focused container with grounding practices and sound baths to create a safe ceremonial space.
Opening Practices: Energy clearing, intention-setting and a sound bath prior to ceremony.
Facilitation Style: Therapeutic, individually tailored facilitation combining plant medicine with psychology and one-on-one therapy.
Participant Experience: Deep transformational work aimed at uncovering conditioning and emotional wounds and supporting integration of insights.
Safety & Support: Pre- and post-ceremony one-on-one therapy sessions, integration workshops, and ongoing post-retreat support are provided.
Duration & Closure: The program includes two ayahuasca ceremonies, dedicated integration sessions and a closing with follow-up integration resources (workbook/e-book).
Cultural/Spiritual Context: Ceremonies are described as following Peruvian Shipibo Conibo indigenous traditions and combined with western therapeutic approaches.
Safety & Screening
Pre-Retreat Screening Includes: Completion of an intake form, an in-depth one-on-one introductory session and a comprehensive assessment of mental, emotional and physical state prior to attendance.
Contraindications: Specific contraindications are not listed on the public page. (Needs confirmation)
On-Site Safety & Emergency Support: Trained facilitator/therapist support, one-on-one care during the retreat and integration structures are provided; exact on-site medical arrangements are not specified. (Needs confirmation)
Emergency Medical Support: Availability of local medical services or on-site medical professionals is not specified on the page. (Needs confirmation)
Schedule
Before the Retreat
Participants complete an intake form before booking is confirmed; an in-depth one-on-one introductory session is held to build trust, review safety, address concerns and perform a comprehensive assessment. A preparation course valued at $109 is included at no extra cost. Registration requires completing the intake and receiving attendance confirmation prior to final payment.
During the Retreat
The on-site program includes energy clearing and intention-setting, sound baths, two ayahuasca ceremonies in the Shipibo Conibo tradition, one-on-one pre- and post-ceremony therapy/coaching sessions, morning meditations, grounding nature time, and an integration workshop. Plant-based organic meals and deluxe private accommodation are provided; the retreat emphasizes individualized support and therapeutic integration throughout.
Example Schedule
Schedule Overview: Sample day structure and timings as provided on the page.
Day 1: Arrival & Welcome
- 07:00 – Early morning meditation
- 08:00 – Breakfast
- 09:00 – Silent nature walk
- 11:00 – One-on-one pre-ceremony session / assessment
- 13:00 – Light lunch
- 13:30–16:00 – Free time & rest
Day 2: Ceremony Day
- Preparation and intention-setting
- Sound bath and grounding practices
- Evening ayahuasca ceremony (Shipibo Conibo tradition)
- Overnight rest and on-site support
Day 3: Integration & Therapy
- One-on-one integration/therapy sessions
- Integration workshop and grounding activities
- Nature grounding and rest
Day 4: Closure & Departure
- Final integration session and closing conversation
- Farewell; departure (times vary)
After the Retreat: Post Integration
Support continues after the program with follow-up options, post-retreat one-on-one integration sessions, and an integration workbook/e-book to help apply insights into daily life. The host states ongoing support will be offered after the retreat ends.
The Fine Details
Inclusions & Amenities
Included in Price: Two ayahuasca ceremonies (Shipibo Conibo tradition), integration workshop, individual therapy/coaching pre- and post-ceremony, grounding sound baths, morning meditations, a private 1:1 tailored experience, plant-based organic meals, deluxe accommodation with private bathroom (fully private).
Not Included in Price: Flight, airport transportation to/from location, medical insurance, other extra services.
Policies
Booking & Deposit Policy: Deposit information loads dynamically on the page; the full policy details indicate the deposit is fully refundable until 1 day prior to retreat start.
Cancellation Policy: Full payment refundable until 30 days prior to retreat start; deposit refundable until 1 day prior (as stated in the page “View full policy details”).
Health & Safety Policy: Registration requires completion of an intake form and a pre-retreat assessment; booking is not confirmed until the intake form is received and attendance is confirmed by the host.
Review Summary
Customer Reviews
★★★★★ 5.00 | Total Reviews: 23
Summary from our sources says:
- “I loved my days spent with Neten and all the work that I did with her. … The food was delicious and the area was so beautiful.”
- “I am so very grateful to have shared the time with Neten. She helped me usher in a new way of life. … I feel like I am the woman that I've longed to be for so very long.”
- “My week with Neten was a life-changing experience. … Her insights were invaluable and I was able to absorb them thanks to the plant medicine.”
Guests consistently praise the facilitator’s skillful therapeutic support, the intensity of the plant-medicine work and helpful integration; accommodations and meals are noted positively. Reviews emphasize personal breakthroughs, deep facilitation, and practical integration support. (Based on available verified reviews on the page)
– Summary of reviews generated from available data
Pricing & Booking
Pricing & Booking
Room Name: One person (fully private)
Price: $2,999.00 USD
Duration / Notes: 4 days; deluxe private accommodation with private bathroom, plant-based meals, two ceremonies, therapy & integration
Booking Link: Book
FAQs
FAQs
General Experience
Q: What is the deeper intention behind this retreat?
A: The retreat aims for profound transformation by combining traditional Shipibo Conibo plant medicine with psychological and spiritual therapy to uncover and heal deep conditioning. It is designed for deep therapeutic work rather than a relaxation/yoga getaway.
Q: How many ceremonies are included?
A: Two ayahuasca ceremonies are included (Shipibo Conibo tradition).
Q: Is this suitable for beginners?
A: The program is intensive and therapeutic; the host notes it is not a relaxed yoga retreat and is intended for people seeking deep transformational work. (Needs confirmation for specific beginner suitability)
Q: What if I choose not to participate in a ceremony?
A: The page emphasizes individualized attention and one-on-one sessions; for specific non-participation policies, contact the host directly. (Needs confirmation)
Safety & Screening
Q: What screening is required?
A: Participants must complete an intake form and a comprehensive one-on-one introductory assessment before the retreat; booking is not confirmed until the intake is received.
Q: Are there medical or psychological conditions that would prevent attendance?
A: Specific contraindications are not listed on the page; health and suitability are assessed during the intake process. (Needs confirmation)
Q: What support is available if I have a difficult experience?
A: The retreat includes one-on-one therapy pre/post ceremonies and on-site facilitator support; integration workshops and follow-up support are provided.
Facilitation & Team
Q: What training do the facilitators have?
A: The lead facilitator, Neten, is described as a spiritual teacher with a diverse background combining spirituality, psychology and holistic healing and has been leading retreats and programs for over a decade.
Q: Who leads the ceremonies, and what is their lineage/qualification?
A: Ceremonies are led by the host team in the Peruvian Shipibo Conibo tradition; the page frames the ceremonial lineage as Shipibo Conibo.
Q: Is integration support included, and what does it look like?
A: Yes — an integration workshop, one-on-one therapy sessions pre/post ceremonies, and an integration workbook/e-book are included.
Logistics & Setting
Q: Where is the retreat located, and how do I get there?
A: The retreat is in Dominical, Costa Rica (Be Here Now with Neten). Specific airport and transfer guidance is not provided on the page; contact the host for arrival logistics. (Needs confirmation)
Q: What is the accommodation like?
A: Deluxe private accommodation with private bathroom; communal kitchen, terraces, gardens and parking are available.
Q: What type of food is provided?
A: All meals are vegetarian (local produce), prepared in-house with plant-based organic focus.
Q: Is Wi-Fi/phone service available?
A: Free Wifi is listed among amenities.
Payments & Policies
Q: What is the cost and what’s included?
A: The listed single-person package is $2,999 and includes accommodation, two ceremonies, meals, integration workshop and one-on-one therapy. Flights, airport transfers and insurance are not included.
Q: What is your cancellation/refund policy?
A: Deposit refundable until 1 day prior to retreat start; full payment refundable until 30 days prior (as shown in the page policy details).
Community & Culture
Q: What kind of people typically attend?
A: The retreat is aimed at people seeking deep therapeutic plant-medicine work and personal transformation rather than casual vacationers. (Needs confirmation)
Q: What’s the group size?
A: The offering is fully private (one person) or for a maximum of two people.
Note: Payments are made directly to the retreat provider.
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