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About US

Sacred Ground Retreats

A comprehensive 8-week program for people who are searching for transformation and healing.

  • Supportive and compassionate group environments
  • Retreats for people who are ready to discover themselves
  • A gateway to healing yourself
  • Lead by Clinical Mental Health Counselors and Certified Facilitators
  • Best Practices for Ethics and Harm Reduction
Our Approach to Healing

Guided Plant Medicine Therapy

At Sacred Ground Retreats, we believe that plant medicine, specifically medicinal mushrooms, offers a profound pathway for personal growth and deep healing. We’ve guided many individuals through plant medicine sessions, witnessing significant positive changes in those struggling with conditions like treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, and more.

These experiences have the potential to shift the course of one’s life. To support you fully in this journey, our retreats offer an immersive environment led by a team of skilled therapists, all dedicated to helping you engage with the healing potential of plant medicine in a safe and supportive group setting

*Please note: Sacred Ground Retreats does not provide plant medicine mushrooms. Participants are responsible for obtaining any necessary plant medicine from a local apothecary.

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Our Methodology

Plant Medicine Therapy

Plant Medicine mushrooms have the potential to inspire deep personal transformation.
We have facilitated several Plant Medicine sessions and witnessed improvements to treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction and more in the lives of people.

These experiences can be monumental in changing the course of people’s lives for the better.
To best assist this process between you and the mushrooms, our retreats are staffed with highly experienced therapy teams to support you within an immersive group environment.

*Please note that Sacred Ground Retreats does not sell Plant Medicine mushrooms. Participants will be responsible for purchasing any plant medicine through a local apothecary.

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SACRED GROUND RETREATS

An 8-week comprehensive program to prepare, participate, and integrate a Plant Medicine retreat.

Frequently Asked Questions

The best practices for using Plant Medicine include setting, intention, and support. By attending a group retreat, you have the benefit of being in a tranquil setting, supported by trained staff, and alongside fellow participants who will undergo the journey with you. Group experience and integration allow participants to “speak a common language” and show up for each other in a supportive, nonjudgmental way. The group often continues to bond long after the program is finished. 

Oftentimes, plant medicines are referred to as sacred and used in “sacred ceremonies.” For us, we believe that God created these mushrooms, they grow freely all over the world and have been used ritually and religiously for thousands of years. Sacred Ground represents our reverence for the earth and everything in it. We are connected to the ground we walk on, the air we breathe, and every living thing on our planet. None of us are independent but are created to be in a harmonious relationship with the earth and each other. We offer these retreats as a service to those who need them and we show up in reverence for their power, healing potential, and transformational ability. We are humbled to serve our participants through these journeys and pray for guidance and wisdom as we go.

“Plant Medicine “magic mushrooms” are highly addictive drugs that can cause brain damage.”  Plant Medicine is a naturally occurring fungus (mushroom) and research has shown that it treats addictive behavior not causes it. Rather than brain damage, Plant Medicine boosts neuroplasticity (the ability of the brain to rewire itself).

Our program was created by medical and psychological experts who have been trained in the nuances of psychedelic assisted psychotherapy. Your safety begins with the application process and a discovery call to ensure that this is the right next step for you. Safety is our top priority, and we’re committed to providing a nurturing, secure environment for your journey.
Referred to as Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy (PAP), our therapists guide you through preparation, help you integrate your experience, and offer ongoing support. You’ll have sessions to prepare before, during, and after your plant medicine experience to fully benefit from the insights you gain.
Every journey is unique, but you may experience enhanced sensory perception, new insights about yourself, and even deep emotional releases. Plant medicine often brings a greater sense of connectedness and clarity. Our therapists will be with you to provide reassurance, guidance, and help you process any emotions or thoughts that come up.
Yes, though the experience may feel dreamlike at times, people remember their journey vividly. Our therapists help you process and reflect on what you’ve experienced, and we offer integration sessions after your journey to further explore any realizations that emerged.
Integration is key! Our therapists will guide you on how to carry forward the insights and lessons from your journey, offering resources and follow-up sessions. Many participants find practices like journaling, meditation, or connecting with nature can help deepen their understanding over time.
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Event Center: Verdesana
(Located in Palo Verde del Guarco de Cartago, Costa Rica)

Date: March 2- April 20, 2025 (Click here)

Our Practices

We use best practices for
harm reduction

We are committed to having a learning posture
We learn from researchers, scientists, continued education, others in the space, and most importantly from our participants. We believe that the spiritual experience is one of the most profound, life-changing, journeys that can truly have a life-long effect on how people show up in the world. While our professed faith is Christian, we welcome and invite people from every sect of faith or no faith at all. We believe in the power of love and kindness and want each participant to feel safe, held, and cared for throughout our program.

Upcoming Retreat

March 23-28, 2025 (Click here)

Location

Verdesana (Event Center)
Palo Verde del Guarco de Cartago, Costa Rica

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