Remembering Wholeness: A GBTQIA+ Wellness Retreat

07/27/2025 - 08/02/2025

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In-Depth Retreat Overview

Remembering Wholeness: A Transformational Retreat for the Queer Community

May 2025 | Jungle Gayborhood, Costa Rica

The Essence of Our Journey

An Invitation to Return to Your True Self

Set amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Costa Rica’s Diamante Valley, this seven-day retreat welcomes all GBTQIA+ men (cis and trans) of every age, background, body, and experience level. Whether you’re new to plant medicine, meditation, or yoga, or have been walking this path for years, you’ll find a supportive space for profound personal healing, deeper self-connection and growth. Together, we will explore what it means to live from a place of enoughness—not striving, not proving, but simply being in the fullness of who we are.

In a world that often tells us we are incomplete, this retreat is a homecoming—a space to remember that you are already whole. Through sacred plant work, nature immersion, and holistic practices, Remembering Wholeness invites you to rediscover the inherent worth, balance, and authenticity that already exist within you.

Throughout the retreat, we will weave together three fundamental truths:

✨ You Are Already Whole

There is nothing outside of you—no love, achievement, or adventure—that can complete you. Your wholeness is intrinsic, and remembering this shifts how you move through the world.

🌿 You Are Deeply Connected to Nature and All Things

The earth is not separate from us; it is an extension of us. As we honor and immerse ourselves in nature, we dissolve the illusion of separation and reconnect to the web of life.

🤝 You Thrive in Community

Healing does not happen in isolation. We co-create a sacred container where authenticity, vulnerability, and connection become pathways to profound transformation.

As part of this exploration, we may reflect on our relationship with intimacy and sensuality—examining where we hold shame, seek validation, or can cultivate a more authentic and embodied connection with pleasure. While these themes may arise in discussion, this is not a sexual retreat. To maintain the integrity of our deep inner work and the sacred nature of plant medicine, all participants are asked to abstain from sexual activity during the retreat, ensuring a focused and supportive container for transformation and integration.

What to Expect

This retreat is an experiential journey, a balance of deep personal reflection, community connection, and the integration of transformative practices. Here’s what we’ll explore together:

Sacred Plant Ceremonies & Plant Medicine Wisdom (Optional)
Guided by experienced facilitator John Jacob Mubarak, two sacred plant ceremonies offer a gateway into the subconscious, revealing insights, clearing energetic blockages, and deepening self-awareness. These ceremonies are held in reverence, with a focus on safety, integrity, and personal intention. (For more information, email us at hello@junglegayborhood.com)

Nourishment for Body and Soul

Transformation is not just about insight; it’s about embodiment. Through movement, breathwork, nature immersion and meditation, we will integrate our experiences on a somatic level, allowing shifts to take root in our daily lives.

🌞 Kundalini Yoga, Meditation, Movement & Breathwork
Through breath, movement, and stillness, we’ll align mind, body, and spirit, opening pathways for deeper awareness and healing.

✨ Workshops for Deep Transformation
Our retreat offers immersive workshops designed to expand your self-awareness and empower your spiritual journey.

  • 🔹 Human Design Workshop – Discover the unique blueprint of your soul through the lens of Human Design. Learn how to align with your innate energy, make decisions with confidence, and live in greater flow with your true nature.

  • 🍄 Sacred Plant Medicine & Intention-Setting Workshop – Whether you’re new to plant medicine or deepening your practice, this workshop will guide you in setting powerful, heart-centered intentions for your journey. Explore best practices for working with plant allies, creating a sacred container, and integrating insights for lasting transformation.

These workshops are designed to equip you with profound tools for self-discovery, empowerment, and spiritual recalibration.

Post-Retreat Integration Support & Spiritual Recalibration Circle
The journey doesn’t end when you leave the jungle. As a participant, you will receive one month of free integration in the Spiritual Recalibration Circle—a powerful community space that supports the embodiment of your retreat insights. Through ongoing breathwork, meditation, and group connection, this circle will help you integrate your healing into daily life.

A Sacred & Inclusive Space
Remembering Wholeness is a retreat for all GBTQIA+ men (cis and trans), welcoming individuals of all backgrounds, ages, body types and experiences. Whether this is your first retreat or part of your ongoing spiritual path, you are welcome here.

Participation in plant ceremonies is optional. For the health and safety of all, we require a pre-retreat health screening and conversation with the facilitators to ensure alignment.

Are You Ready to Remember?

This is not about learning something new—it is about remembering what has always been true. This is about coming home to yourself, to community, and to the deep knowing that you are already enough.

💫 Reserve Your Spot Today!

To create a safe environment conducive to healing and community development, we will ask all participants to adhere to these agreements throughout the week. While we will explore topics of sexuality, we will ask participants to refrain from sex during the retreat. This helps to create a safe environment, and encourages deep connections without the motivation of sex, which past participants recognize as a very refreshing change for queer men.

All Details at one Glance:

$4,900.00 – Shared 4 Bed Jungle Cabin
$5,650.00 – Private King Cabin
$5,350.00 – Shared Twin Jungle Cabin
$5,950.00 – Private Deluxe Cabin
$4,450.00 – Camping (Gear Provided)

DATE & TIME DETAILS: July 27 - August 2, 2025

LOCATION: 'The Jungle Gayborhood' San Salvador de Baru, Diamante Valley, Costa Rica

CONTACT: Team hello@junglegayborhood.com

Included:
- Accommodations
- 3 Meals per day
- All listed activities and practices
- Group shuttle airport transfer to and from the Jungle Gayborhood (at a specific time and date)

Not Included:
- Flight
- Any Visas that may be required.

Cancellation Policy: A 50% Deposit payment is required to book your space. The remaining 50% will be processed 30 days prior to the start of the course.

90+ days prior to the start date: Full refund
89-30 days: 50% refund
29 days or less: No refunds

Please note: 13% tax will be added to all costs.

We know that life can be unpredictable, and sometimes plans need to change, but our cancellation and refund policies are absolute. We recommend trip insurance that includes coverage for cancellations made for any reason. We recommend insurance companies such as: Travel Guard or World Nomads any other well-known travel insurance company.

Scholarship Options: Participants who would like to join the course but are facing financial challenges can opt for one of a limited number of scholarship options. They will be able to access the course at a greatly reduced price. Accommodation will be in a camping tent rather than a cabin.

In order to qualify, please fill out this Scholarship Application Form to let us know about your situation and the scholarship amount you are seeking.

Precio Tico: For Costa Rican nationals we offer a 50% discount on listed prices. Please email hello@junglegayborhood.com for further information. A Costa Rican passport or identity card is required.

Digital Detox: You will be strongly encouraged to switch off all electronics for the duration of the course in order to connect more deeply to nature and to yourself. Use of electronics will be strictly limited to the bedrooms. Electronics such as phones, iPads or laptops will not be able to be used in any public areas.

Doggo Notice: We have two very loving and friendly pups - Bodhi and Luna - who live here at the Gayborhood. Aside from the occasional barking spree at incoming cars, they are quiet, harmless, and very sweet. If you have any concerns about dogs being onsite, please reach out to discuss. If you have any concerns about dogs being onsite, please reach out to discuss. Aside from Bodhi and Luna, the Gayborhood is a pet-free property, please leave your furry friends at home.

4x4 (4WD) Notice: Please note that the road leading to our property is a dirt road, and during heavy rains it can be challenging for non-4x4 / 4WD vehicles to exit. In this case, non-4x4 vehicles may need to wait until any heavy rains subside before attempting to leave. Please keep this in mind when renting a vehicle or booking transportation.

Free Shuttle: Arrivals: Optional shuttle departs San Jose International airport at 10am on Sunday, July 27, for a 4pm arrival at the Jungle Gayborhood.
Departures: Optional shuttle departs the Jungle Gayborhood at 8am on Saturday, August 2, for a 2pm arrival at SJO. Please book departing flights no earlier than 4pm.

Authentic Connection

Why Retreats with Jungle Gayborhood?

Dive into an experience that goes beyond just a getaway. Our retreats are crafted to provide you with a safe and welcoming space, where authenticity and connection take center stage. Whether you’re looking to unwind and recharge or eager to forge new friendships in an inclusive setting, our Jungle Gayborhood retreats offer a unique opportunity to connect with yourself and others in a meaningful way.

experienced facilitators who will guide enriching experiences, helping you discover more about yourself and your connection with others.

Expert Facilitators:

Inclusive Community:

Join a diverse community that celebrates authenticity and diversity.

Immerse yourself in the lush nature, creating a unique backdrop for your moments of relaxation and reflection.

Exceptional Environment:

Holistic Well-being:

Enjoy activities designed to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.

What’s it like to attend a retreat at the Jungle Gayborhood?

Our Retreat Amenities include

Luxurious accommodations, holistic wellness facilities, adventure opportunities, and an experienced team for an unforgettable experience.

Spectacular waterfalls

Enjoy six major waterfalls within walking distance along the Diamante River.

Our Shala Space is a beautiful covered bamboo structure reaching out into the jungle with a direct view of the Diamante waterfall

Beautiful yoga shala

Located on a gorgeous 300 acre property in one of the world’s most biodiverse places in Costa Rica.

Pristine Nature

  • All cabins share a beautiful bamboo bathhouse with hot water.

  • Communal 5 person outdoor shower

  • 3 private individual showers

Communal bathroom and showers

Explore several kilometers of private hiking trails right on the property.

Abundant hiking

Gym

Comprehensive collection of free weights (machines and cardio not available)

A shared cabin with two comfortable twin-size beds. You will have one bed to yourself and you will be matched with another participant who will sleep in the other twin bed.

On-site bodywork

Accommodations include

All cabins are handmade primarily from locally-sourced bamboo, and while they are protected from the elements and enclosed in mosquito netting, they are open air and have spectacular views of the jungle. Private and shared accommodation options are available.

  • Relax and care for your body with massage with the soundtrack of nature (additional cost)

  • Offered right in your cabin or in our massage temple.

SHARED TWIN JUNGLE CABIN

A shared cabin with four comfortable single beds. You will have one single bed to yourself and you will be matched with three other participants who will sleep in the other beds.

SHARED 4 BED JUNGLE CABIN

King Jungle Cabin

A beautiful, hand-crafted bamboo cabin with a queen or king bed.

Private Deluxe Cabin

A beautiful, hand-crafted bamboo cabin with a queen or king bed.

All cabins share a gorgeous bamboo bathhouse and shower facilities.
A/C is unnecessary in our region.

All cabins come with:

Lights

Electricity

Overhead Fan

Luxurious Bedding

Price includes accommodation, use of facilities, and morning embodiment classes (such as yoga, meditation, etc) offered several days per week.

This price does not include the cost of meals ($50/person/night).

Meals include

We have an in-house chef who prepares fresh and delicious meals daily, using local, organically grown ingredients whenever possible. We will do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions.

Vegan

Organic

Vegetarian

Gluten Free

Pescetarian

Dairy Free

Includes Meat

Nut Free

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What participants say

  • Kyle Philipp Q

    Jan 06, 2023
    This trip helped me to ground myself in the beauty of nature, to shed the veil of constant distraction of life, technology. social media and the city and really 100k at myself. The compassionate nature of the facilitators, the community coming together each on their own healing journey and the delicious local food came together perfectly,

  • John l.

    AUG 6, 2023
    I was going through a rough patch with my mental wen- being and finding those that shared the same desire to better themselves. This experience introduced rne to a healthy gay community of men that were more than their trauma, without judgment or prejudice. I felt liberated, free, loved ond heard. There were so many beautitul souls here that shared their stories with me. I found that the key was to take a leap Of faith and come with on open heart and

  • Rafael G

    Mar 30, 2022
    This retreat was one Ot the most transformational oxporioncos thot hod in my ontiro life, If you aro looking to build community, connect with yourself, and tap into your solf worth and power. this experience is for you. Looking forward to the next one already.

  • Dale D.

    Dec 19, 2022
    I'm so glad I attended Remembering Wholeness- The food. the shelters. the facilities, the movement, the ceremonies, and the natural environment were worthy Of accolades_ Mostly, basked in the cornpany Of other queer men. all of us sharing our joy and spirit with each other. 1 highly recommend the retreat and stays offered by the Queer wellness Collective.

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

Got questions about our retreats in Costa Rica? Read the FAQs or get in touch via the contact form below.

  • Our retreats take place at the luxurious and bohemian Jungle Gayborhood in Diamante Valley, Costa Rica, offering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all couples.

  • The Jungle Gayborhood offers a paradisiacal oasis of calm, seamlessly integrating the natural beauty of Costa Rica with the peaceful practices of yoga. It’s not just about the asanas here; it’s about tapping into the serenity of an untouched paradise and reconnecting with one’s inner peace.

  • Costa Rica’s yoga retreats in the vibrant Jungle Gayborhood are designed to cultivate wellness by harmonizing the vitality of the lush rainforest environment with the restorative power of yoga. It’s wellness with a pinch of wild charm, and a whole lot of soul!

  • Yogis rave about Costa Rica’s retreats because they provide a tranquil setting that fosters both personal growth and relaxation. The country’s reputation for top-ranked retreats stems from their ability to deliver transformative experiences that go far beyond just the physical aspect of yoga.

  • Sacred sexuality is a practice that elevates sexual experiences to a spiritual level, aiming for a deeper connection with oneself and one’s partner.

  • Our retreats aren’t just set in nature; they give back to it. The eco-friendly practices and sustainable living ethos are woven into the experience, ensuring that your journey towards inner peace also contributes to the health of our planet.

  • The Jungle Gayborhood is more than inclusive; it’s a celebration of diversity. It’s a place where the LGBTQ+ family can find unity and peace, an environment that resonates with the essence of ‘Pura Vida’ and welcomes every individual with open arms.

  • Yes, Costa Rica has a good track record in terms of safety, and its growing social acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community makes it a relatively safe destination.

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