5 Day Small Group Psilocybin Retreat

In 2025, we have a limited number of small group retreats available in Costa Rica with our Inwardbound psychedelic facilitation team. The Inwardbound team have spoken at psychedelic therapy conferences about their pioneering work and are world leaders in the field of psychedelic therapy.

Our Inwardbound Costa Rica programme is supervised by trained psychotherapists and has a pre-screening and integration process supported by our team of facilitators.

Our intimate group retreats are for 3-8 individuals.  The retreats are 5 days, 2 ceremonies including the 2 days of travel.

Please do not book flights or make travel arrangements before your participation on the retreat is confirmed after your screening call with one of our psychotherapists.

At InwardBound, our interdisciplinary team of psychotherapists, PhD scientists and holistic therapists believe in weaving together the threads of science and spirituality, knowing that the two ways are one. We work in the broad tradition of Dr Stan Grof – creating a safe container for people to access the wisdom of their own inner healer.

Our prices are:

Individual: 3,999 euro per person.
Couple: 3,499 euro (price per person sharing a room)

Here’s what our retreat programme has in store for you:

Pre-departure:

Full Screening
1x Exploration Call
1:1 Consultation with a Psychotherapist
6 week Preparation Work Book and Videos
Group Preparation Call

On Retreat:

5 days in a beautiful location in Costa Rica.

2x session with Psilocybin Mushrooms (stepped dose)
4x overnight accommodation in private ensuite rooms (max 5 clients)
2x full-time facilitators
Private transfer from Cobano airport to the venue (approx.  40 mins)
All meals: vegetarian & vegan, organic and local (where possible)
Bodywork with yoga
Workshops in breathing techniques
Art therapy and mandala work
Ecotherapy, forest nature walks and time on a tropical beach
The Retreat: Depending on the participant, we may also offer:

Massage therapy
Transpersonal therapy
Essential oils

Integration:

1:1 Consultation with a Psychotherapist
Group Integration Call
Integration workbook and videos
Follow-up options and referrals
Lifetime access to the community

Venue
A luxury venue in the beautiful rainforest of Costa Rica in Guantecaste. Our retreat venue is located about a 6 hour drive from San Jose International airport in  Guanacasta, or a 40 minute drive from Cobano airport. We recommend that you fly from San Jose- Cobano with Green Air arriving by 15.45 on the first day of your retreat.

Our venue sits perched atop 74 acres of undeveloped jungle, offering stunning ocean views, vast tranquility and peaceful solitude allowing for a truly unique and special connection to the surrounding environment.

Our tropical location will give you a tropical summer getaway in the middle of the northern hemisphere winter (January – May  2025 ).

Example retreat Schedule
Day 1: Pick up at 15:45 at Cobano airport or hotel, then an evening of preparation, an opening circle, group dinner, and time to relax.

Day 2 & Day 3: A morning of yoga, breathwork/meditation followed by breakfast. Mid-day Psilocybin session 1. Evening of reflection with support followed by dinner and evening integration practices, time to relax.

Day 4: A morning of yoga, breathwork/meditation followed by breakfast. Day of integration and 1:1  support with the therapist and facilitator. Time for a group lunch and to relax on a tropical beach followed by a delicious group connection dinner.

Day 5: A morning of yoga, breathwork/meditation followed by breakfast. Closing circle and leave venue at 11.30 am. Drop off point at Cobano internal airport or the town before 14.00

Please note: To apply for a retreat, please email Admin@Inwardbound.ie. We will arrange an exploration call with you where we can answer any questions you may have. If you feel a retreat would benefit you, you can then submit a full screening form and deposit to hold your place. A consultation call with a Psychotherapist will then be arranged to assure the retreat is fully suitability for you.
Pricing

Our pricing is based on small groups of 3-6 people with each participant having a private double room with ensuite (4 private double rooms available).

Individual: 3,999 euro per person.
Couple: 3,499 euro (price per person sharing a room)

If you would like a fully private retreat please email us for prices.
FAQ
1. Where do you meet on the first day of the retreat?
We arrange pick up at Cobano airport on the first day of the retreat. You can book an internal flight from San Jose- Cobano with Greenair.

2. When does the final payment need to be in by?
Final payment needs to be sent 1 month before the retreat start date. Prices are per person.
3. Where is the venue?
Our tropical venue is in Guenacasta, Puntarenas province, about 6 hours dive from San Jose International airport. We provide a shuttle from Cobano airport, which is about a 40 minute drive  from the venue. If you choose the second option, you should aim to arrive in Cobano at 15.45 on the first day of the retreat.
4. Can I book extra preparation or integration sessions?
Yes, these can be added on before booking in or after.
5. What are the doses of mushrooms used?
The first session is a light/medium/high dose depending on the needs of each guest. The second day is a higher dose.
6. How long are the sessions?
Approximately 4-7 hours
7. Do I have to do 2 doses?
We offer the two doses as standard. It is up to the participant if they want to do both doses. We allow plenty of time for discussion so you can feel what is right for you.
8. What dates can I book?
We have a range of availability for private retreats in Costa Rica.  Please email admin@inwardbound.ie for your preferred dates.

Usually our retreats fill quickly so if you have a preference please book onto your preferred retreat dates.
9. Do I need to take work off after the retreat?
It is not essential but we do suggest taking off as much time as you can to allow you to reflect. If you have the means to spend a few more days in Costa Rica, we recommend you do so. We recommend the  Santa Teresa area.
10. How many facilitators are there?
We have 1 male and 1 female on all our private retreats.
11. Are the retreats private?
We are used to working with clients who value their privacy. Privacy and discretion assured.
12. We are a group of 5-6, can you cater for us?
Yes, the venue has many sleeping arrangements, if you have a larger group please contact us to discuss.
13. What is included in the price?
The 5 day retreat in a luxury villa, private transfers, all meals, 1:1 consultation with a Psychotherapist before, during and after the retreat. Plus all preparation, integration sessions before and after the retreat.
14. What is not included in the price?
International flights to San Jose, internal flight from San Jose- Cobanio
15. Do I have to pay for the psilocybin mushrooms?
No, for legal reasons we do not sell psilocybin mushrooms.
16. Reciprocity
At Inwardbound, reciprocity, or giving back to the natural world, is very important to us. For every retreat participant on our Costa Rica retreats, we will make a donation to Karen Mogensen Wildlife reserve expansion project, protecting threatened ecosystems in Costa Rica.