Tree Medicine Retreat

The Trees of Life Immersion

A 7-Day Journey into Bioweaving, Living Intelligence of Nature & Meristem Medicine

La Ecovilla, Costa Rica | March 20, 2026

Step into the lush embrace of Costa Rica’s jungle and discover the ancient Trees of Life. This is a week-long pilgrimage into the heart of the forest where the intelligence of trees, human energetics, and the creative currents of life intersect. It is a relationship you enter.

For seven days, you will be held by towering elders, living roots and the soft hum of the forest’s unseen conversations. Each day invites you to reconnect with the subtle architecture of nature and remember how deeply your body belongs to this world.

Through bioweaving, meristem bud medicine, sensory awakening, and direct relationship with the land, you begin to feel the living field around you and within you, guided and transforming.

This is your work, your cells remember.
This is the intimacy your heart longs for.
This is the rhythm your life was built to follow.

By the end of the retreat, you will return home infused with the living intelligence of the trees and a renewed remembrance of your deep connection to the Earth and to your own inner nature.

You Will Experience

  • Bioweaving: Restoring Your Body to the Web of Life

    A practice that helps you sense your body as an extension of the ecosystem and feel the threads of connection that support your coherence.

  • Meristem Bud Medicine: Awakening the Regenerative Impulse

    You work with the subtle signatures of tree buds to activate new pathways of growth, creativity, and healing.

  • Life-Force Biology: Embodying the Animating Current of Nature

    You learn to sense the original life-force current expressed through sap, roots, breath, and energy moving through all beings.

  • Relational Ecology: Entering the Living Dialogue

    You discover how to step into the field where nature, self, and others communicate in a continuous, responsive exchange.

  • Earth-Rooted Presence: Cultivating Grounded Awareness and Inner Clarity

    You deepen your somatic awareness through stillness and sensory immersion so clarity and intuition can naturally emerge.

  • An Intimate, Immersive Experience
    Receive support to weave rainforest plant allies into your daily rhythm for lasting vitality and clarity.

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What’s Included

All-Inclusive 7-Day Retreat
Pricing includes accommodations, meals and full retreat programming.

Early Bird Pricing (by Jan 20th): USD $2400

Shared Room USD 2,400
Private Room: USD 2900

Regular Pricing (After January 20th, 2026

Shared Room USD 2,700
Private Room: USD 3,200

Payment plans available upon request. Spaces are limited to 12 participants to preserve intimacy and depth of experience.

Retreat Package Includes:

  • 7 nights eco-accommodation at La EcoVilla

  • All organic, plant-based meals

  • Full retreat program with Lorenna & guest Shantree Kacera

  • Group rituals, movement, plant alchemy, and somatic sessions

  • Optional 1:1 time with Lorenna or Shantree

  • Materials, tools, and plant elixir supplies
    (Does not include airfare or airport transportation)

Optional Add-Ons:

  • Therapeutic massage

  • Additional private sessions during your stay

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Retreat Information

  • 6:30 – 7:30 AM
    Morning grounding with breathwork, gentle movement, and eco-somatic practice to connect with the jungle’s rhythms.

    7:30 – 8:30 AM
    Nourishing breakfast featuring tropical superfoods and wild edibles.

    9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Guided jungle foraging and plant wisdom walks with Shantree, Gustavo, and Lorenna. Learn to identify, harvest, and understand the energetic and adaptogenic qualities of tropical trees.

    12:30 – 2:00 PM
    Sacred food ceremony lunch, meals prepared with the intention to celebrate the medicine and pleasure of wild foods.

    2:00 – 4:00 PM
    Ayurvedic and elemental tree teachings, combined with practical workshops on preparing tropical superfood elixirs, tropical tree elixirs, and plant-based nourishment.

    4:00 – 5:00 PM
    Earth-based detox and rejuvenation practices using tropical trees, five-element purification, and eco-somatic movement.

    5:00 – 6:00 PM
    Integration time, journaling, creative expression, or gentle movement inspired by the day’s experiences.

    6:30 – 7:30 PM
    Dinner shared in community, honouring the tree and the day’s journey.

    7:30 – 8:30 PM (optional)
    Evening gatherings featuring sacred plant ceremonies, storytelling, or integration sessions to support weaving tree allies into daily life.

  • Ecovilla Costa Rica is a remarkable embodiment of uniqueness and beauty, seamlessly blending regenerative living with the breathtaking natural environment. Nestled amidst lush landscapes, next to the majestic Machuca River, the vibrant community thrives on principles of permaculture and regenerative agriculture, creating a living ecosystem that not only produces organic food but also enriches the local biodiversity.

    The beauty of Ecovilla lies in its strong sense of community, where collaboration and shared values foster deep connections among residents. This nurturing environment fosters holistic wellness and a connection with nature, thereby enhancing both individual and collective well-being.

    Overall, Ecovilla is a community that embodies the harmony between human life and nature, inspiring those who seek a conscious and fulfilling lifestyle in a beautiful, interconnected world.

    The beauty of Ecovilla lies in its strong sense of community, where collaboration and shared values foster deep connections among residents. This nurturing environment encourages holistic wellness and nature-connection, enhancing individual and collective well-being.

    Overall, Ecovilla is a community that embodies the harmony between human life and nature, inspiring those who seek a conscious and fulfilling lifestyle in a beautiful, interconnected world.

  • For more information & to register, contact 519-652-9109 or 519-652-023
    Email info@thelivingcentre.com
    We're here to guide you every step of the way!

  • 1. Deposit Requirements:

    • A deposit of $1000.00 US is required upon registration to secure your spot.

    2. Cancellation Policy:

    • 60 days or more before the retreat: Full refund of any payments made (minus a cancellation fee of $200 US).

    • 45 to 60 days before the retreat: 50% refund of total payment.

    • Less than 45 days before the retreat: No refunds will be issued.

    3. Transfer Policy:

    • Participants may transfer their registration to another person up to 30 days before the retreat. Notification must be given in writing.

    4. Special Circumstances:

    • A partial refund may be considered on a case-by-case basis in case of pandemic restrictions

    5. Retreat Cancellation:

    • If the organizer cancels the retreat, all payments will be fully refunded.

    6. Changes to the Policy:

    • The organizer reserves the right to amend this policy. Any changes will be communicated to participants.

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Your Guides

  • shantree kacera

    Shantree Kacera, RH, DN, Ph.D.

    Ayurvedic practitioner, teacher, and author of the forthcoming Elemental Wisdom, Shantree brings 50+ years of experience guiding individuals into vital, regenerative living using plant intelligence, elemental energetics, and eco-centric healing.

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  • Gustavo Rojas, Botanist

    A Costa Rican, regenerative grower who lives in an intimate relationship with the land he stewards. Gustavo doesn’t just teach plant knowledge; he embodies it. With open-hearted clarity and a love for the forest that runs deep, he’ll guide you into the local traditions, stories, and seasonal rhythms of this extraordinary tropical ecosystem.

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  • Lorenna Bousquet-Kacera

    Lorenna Bousquet-Kacera

    Founder of Shamanu: Earth Wisdom Teachings®, Lorenna eldership weaves eco-somatic practices, elemental embodiment into powerful containers for remembering the pleasure, presence, and innate wisdom of an embodied life in harmony with the Earth.

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Our Guest Teachers & Earth Stewards

  • Matthew Human

    Founder of Vinca Vida Verde, permaculture education and retreat center

  • Yãm Aisner

    Permaculture Specialist, Designer, and Consultant at Ecovilla San Mateo, Costa Rica

Stories of Transformation

  • "This retreat was a blast. Hiking through the forest, discovering wild plants, and even cracking open cacao pods straight from the tree—it was like a real-life treasure hunt, but nourishing on every level. Fun, grounding, and eye-opening all at once."
    — Nina B.

  • "I arrived carrying so much stress in my body. The eco-somatic practices, the gentle guidance, and the vibrancy of the plants worked together to help me release old heaviness. I left with more energy, clarity, and self-trust than I’ve felt in years. Thank you!"
    — Claire H.

  • "What made this retreat unforgettable was the people. Preparing meals together from what we gathered created such intimacy and joy. I not only reconnected with the Earth—I also left with new friendships that feel like family."
    ~Ravi K

  • "I arrived carrying so much stress in my body. The eco-somatic practices, the gentle guidance, and the vibrancy of the plants worked together to help me release old heaviness. I left with more energy, clarity, and self-trust than I’ve felt in years."
    ~Claire H

  • "Being in the forest every day, touching the plants, tasting the leaves, roots, and flowers—it felt like coming home. The jungle nourished me in ways that go beyond words. I feel re-rooted in the rhythms of the Earth."
    — Marisol V.

  • “The moment I stepped into the Costa Rican jungle, something in me softened. Gathering plants reminded me of childhood days in my grandmother’s garden, but here it was amplified by the wild aliveness of the forest. Shantree’s teachings made me feel like I was being let in on ancient secrets hidden in plain sight. Lorenna’s presence reminded me of how to truly listen, not just with my ears, but with my whole body. This retreat gave me a profound sense of clarity and rootedness I didn’t know I was missing."
    ~Isabella R.

Why Here? Why Now?

Because the forest is calling.
Because your cells remember.
Because our collective future depends on restoring a right relationship with food, Earth, and the deeper forces that govern vitality.

This retreat is for those who seek more than information, who want embodied knowing. It’s for herbalists, healers, food lovers, land stewards, and anyone ready to remember the sacredness of nourishment and the power of rewilding one’s inner ecosystem.

We invite you to walk with us.
To taste the wild.
To feast on life as sacred nourishment.

✺ Frequently Asked Questions ✺

  • This retreat is an immersive journey into the wild abundance of Costa Rica’s tropical ecosystem. You’ll explore the power of tropical medicinal trees and sacred ecological practices while deepening your connection to the land and your own natural vitality through hands-on experiences and guided teachings.

  • The retreat takes place at La Ecovilla and Tacotal, two ecovillages nestled in the lush tropical jungle of the Muchuca Valley in Costa Rica. You’ll be surrounded by vibrant jungle life, cascading waterfalls, and special nature spots, perfect for grounding and reconnecting.

  • Anyone curious about medicinal plants, tropical ecosystems, and deep ecology wisdom will benefit. It’s ideal for nature lovers, wellness seekers, herbalists, tree explorers, and anyone wanting to deepen their relationship with the Earth’s edible gifts and sacred ecology.

  • Travel to and from the ecovillage is not included in the retreat price. We will provide detailed travel recommendations and support you in planning your journey.

  • The closest international airport is Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in San José, Costa Rica. We provide detailed travel instructions and can assist with arranging local transport from the airport to La Ecovilla.

  • Costa Rica’s tropical climate is warm year-round, with temperatures typically ranging from 75–85°F (26–32°C). Be prepared for occasional rain showers that nourish the jungle’s vibrant life.

  • Activities include moderate hiking and walking through uneven jungle terrain. We offer alternatives and support for varying fitness levels, ensuring everyone can participate comfortably.

  • Expect a mix of wild food foraging, hands-on food preparation and preparation of tropical superfoods, guided jungle walks, sacred ecology rituals, and group sharing circles. We also include embodiment practices and eco-embodiment exercises to deepen your sensory and spiritual connection.

  • All meals are prepared with fresh, local, and wild-harvested tropical superfoods and edibles. The food is plant-based, nourishing, and designed to awaken your vitality while supporting digestion and wellbeing.

  • Comfortable, breathable clothing for jungle hikes and outdoor activities, sturdy walking shoes or sandals, a hat, insect repellent (natural preferred), a refillable water bottle, a journal, and swimwear for waterfalls or pools.

  • No prior experience is necessary! The retreat is designed for beginners through advanced participants, with teachings that are approachable, engaging, and deeply nourishing.cription

  • Item Yes! We accommodate common dietary needs such as gluten-free, vegan, and nut allergies. Please inform us ahead of time so we can prepare accordingly.

  • Absolutely! Many participants come solo and leave with new friends and a strong sense of community. We cultivate a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for all.

Still Have Questions?

If your hearts feel a gentle pull yet you’re unsure how to answer it, we invite you to connect with us. Share your questions, curiosities, or hesitations. We will listen with care and help you discern whether this journey of love and renewal is the right path for you and your partner.

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