Overall rating: ★★★★★ based on 117 reviews

Amazing experience

January 18, 2019

★★★★★

“I had a really amazing experience at NLA. Matt and Jeanae are very caring, friendly people and they run their retreat in a very professional manner. I was always well taken care of with great food and really comfortable rooms with a private bathroom. The house where the retreat is held is a really beautiful space to spend a week relaxing and taking part in the ceremonies. The ceremonies themselves usually have no more than 8 people and are really well guided by Matt with an additional 2 other people acting as ‘carers’ to assist people if they need anything. It’s always best to do your own research when deciding on which retreat to go to because drinking plant medicines isn’t always an easy journey. But I can honestly say that NLA is a great place to start if you’re looking for a safe, comfortable place to partake where you’re guided in caring, professional hands at all times.”

- Travis White

Out of this world I experience

January 17, 2019

★★★★★

“Beautiful property set on top of the mountain, offering spectacular views of the ocean and Costa Rica landscape. Small group size to share a week of interpersonal transformation. Private rooms with comfortable beds, home cooked meals, clean environment, and bonding time helped add trust, safety, and relaxation to the experience. If you are considering taking the ayahuasca journey, Matt and Janae offer the perfect environment for you!”

- Sandra

Amazing!

January 14, 2019

★★★★★

“After spending a week here at the retreat all I can say is that I had an amazing time. The food was very high quality, fresh and interesting and following the correct diet needed. The property is stunning with large clean areas inside and out to mingle with other guests or the private rooms with private bathrooms and large and airy and very comfortable. There is hiking trails, a large swimming pool and hot ub which were very nice. The ceremony’s were very good, strong medicine and done in an authentic way as is done in Peru. My first time drinking Ayahuascha and I definitely picked the right place, only 8 people per ceremony which is perfect for what I wanted. The owners Matt and Jeanae were very friendly and helpful with everything and a big shout out to Drew who helps out, had some great chats with him and he’s very funny”

- Adam

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Farmers Market

July 10, 2015

Written by Jeanae

FRESH FRIDAY- Farmers Market Trip –

We want our ayahuasca meals to be fresh, healthy and delicious. On Fridays we make trips to the farmers market to buy locally grown organic fruits and vegetables. Much of what we serve in the way of fruits is grown right on-site at our facility and we continue to expand our options with new vegetable/spice gardens on our vast property. But until they are available for harvest, we consciously purchase from local growers in our community.

Today we took two of our guests to help us hand-select the best ingredients for our meals. Aside from fruits and veggies, the farmers market also features locals selling hand made crafts and is a beautiful opportunity for guests to explore the culture of Costa Rica.