2023 DATES

MAY 15-22
MAY 25 - JUNE 1
JUNE AFRICA JOURNEY
JULY 9-16
JULY 25-AUGUST 1
AUGUST 7-14
AUGUST 20-27
SEPTEMBER 1-8
SEPTEMBER 16-23
OCTOBER 2-9*OPTION FOR 3RD CEREMONY
OCTOBER 16-23
NOVEMBER 9-16 *OPTION FOR 3RD CEREMONY
DECEMBER 1-8

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YOUR TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY

• 2 Traditional Bwiti healing ceremonies with an opportunity to experience the Holy Root

• Sustainably & ceremonially harvested pure medicine from mature, wild plants

• Bwiti initiated & trained medicine facilitators

• 24/7 qualified team support 

• High staff to guest ratio

• Intimate group sizes limited to 6-10 guests

• One-on-one Bwiti counsel session pre-retreat with lead facilitator

• One-on-one comprehensive, personalized medical screening & preparation

• 24/7 expert medical support on site
>>> Important as the medicine is active for up to 72 hours
 
• Beautiful accommodations at a private center

• Private pool overlooking a tranquil view of lush jungle forest

• Gourmet, healthy, gluten-free, primarily organic meals with accommodation for individual dietary needs

• Traditional Bwiti river spiritual shower ceremony to help release the past that no longer serves and to call in the desires of the soul

• 1 Outing to a nearby beach or nature preserve

• All-levels, trauma-informed yoga + meditation with a certified yoga teacher

• Preparation & integration support talks onsite

• Creative arts integration activities

• Private, professional retreat shuttle transport to/from LIR airport

• Professional massage & spa services with organic products available on site (extra cost)

• Nearest medical center 20 minutes away

• The signature SoulCentro Preparation workbook filled with preparation information, questions, and projects

• The signature SoulCentro Integration play-book filled with integrative information, questions, and projects

• One-on-one integration Bwiti counsel session with lead facilitator post-retreat
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• Complimentary monthly Bwiti “Fire Talk” online integration calls for all past retreat guests, to help stay connected to the medicine.
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*These retreats are for psycho-spiritual journeys only. These are not for acute drug or medication detoxes, as detoxes have very different medical protocols. However, those struggling with substance abuse or medication dependency can still request a consultation to discuss personalized medical preparation with our signature preliminary detox program. We have discovered: The "cleaner" one comes to the iboga medicine, the more safe, effective, fruitful, integrated, and long-lasting the results will be. 

THE SANCTUARY


​Retreats are offered at a peaceful, private center 20 minutes from Paquera in the southern area of the Nicoya peninsula, Costa Rica. Enjoy the lush tropical environment, fresh air, quietude, sunny days, gulf ocean views, and local pristine beaches. Wildlife abounds and enchants daily: scarlet macaws, monkeys, foxes, and a virtual symphony of birds. A beautiful pool overlooks a tranquil jungle forest. A nearby gentle walking trail leads to a stunning gulf ocean view.
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Exquisite hospitality is our intention. Private guest suites feature air conditioning, queen sized beds, private bathrooms, and fresh, hotel quality fine linens. Bathrooms are stocked with locally made, organic, essential oil infused toiletries. Housekeepers attend to the space daily. Certified, seasoned massage therapists are present for optional bodywork & spa treatments. Guests enjoy a visit to a beautiful, spacious beach nearby during one of the integration days.


OFFERINGS


$4900 USD SOLO ROOM

​$4700 USD (PER PERSON) SHARED ROOM:
FOR COUPLES, FRIENDS, OR FAMILY TRAVELING TOGETHER ONLY

ALL INCLUSIVE EXCEPT FOR FLIGHTS

WE ENDORSE:
BLESSINGS of the FOREST non-profit,
​supporting indigenous-led iboga sustainability projects & Bwiti villages
+ Reciprocity projects for our Bwiti community in Africa

FLIGHT DESTINATION:

LIR
​LIBERIA AIRPORT
COSTA RICA

*DO NOT SCHEDULE FLIGHTS PRIOR TO CONSULTATION & COMPLETED REGISTRATION



COVID SAFTEY PROTOCOLS
We respect current best practices for coronavirus prevention and want to create the safest possible retreat sanctuary. All guests are required to have a PCR or antigen test for COVID within 3 days prior to arrival into Costa Rica & a confirmed agreement to honor current CDC guidelines during travels.


TERMS & CONDITIONS + CANCELLATION POLICY
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MEET THE TEAM


​CHOR BOOGIE
Co-founder
​aka Gyangou Kombe Manzambe
Missoko Bwiti Initiate of 10 Years
Ordained Nima (healer, seer)
Traditionally Trained Iboga Facilitator
​Visionary Artist
chorboogie.com

​Elizabeth Bast
​Co-founder
Missoko Bwiti Initiate of 10 Years
Traditionally Trained Iboga Facilitator
Certified Addiction Recovery &
   Transformational Integration Coach
Certified Yoga Teacher
ebast.net

​Robert Chapman RN
Medical Support Staff
TNCC Certified
ACLS Certified
​​5 Years Nursing Experience
Background: Critical care, Trauma, Cardiac
Missoko Bwiti Initiate of 3 Years

​Trisha Kulathangum
Preparation & Integration Support
Missoko Bwiti Iboga Facilitator Student
Certified Mental Fitness Coach
Certified Yoga & Meditation Teacher
Founder & Executive Director: 
   Higher Learning Foundation
Founder & Executive Director:
   Metta Lab

Marc Anthony
Preparation & Integration Support
Missoko Bwiti Initiate of 12 Years
Certified Addiction Recovery & 
   Transformational Integration Coach

Naweïa Wilder
Retreat Coordinator
Preparation & Integration Support
Kinesiologist
​BodyCode Practitioner
EFT Practitioner
​Missoko Bwiti Assistant Facilitator of 3 Years

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Gratitude to our Costa Rican Staff:
Raul, Tino, Mary, Jimena, Laila, Ariela, Alba, & Hector! We could not do this without you!

TESTIMONIALS

LEARN MORE


​THE BWITI TRADITION

Bwiti is not a "religion." It is the eternal study of life...


​IBOGA

Iboga is a sacred medicine from Central West Africa... 


WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE SOULCENTRO
IBOGA EXPERIENCE

with Elizabeth Bast


7 Steps to Finding a Qualified Iboga Provider

By ​Elizabeth Bast


THE ART OF
​INTEGRATION

By Elizabeth Bast


HOW IBOGA IS MORE THAN ADDICTION TREATMENT

By Elizabeth Bast
CANCELLATION POLICY
Welcome! We are honored that you are interested in joining us for Bwiti ceremony. 
PLEASE NOTE: These policies are subject to change at any time for future guests who have not yet completed their deposit  and registration.

INTAKE + REGISTRATION PROCESS:


As part of our intake process, each guest will be offered the following 2 intake calls. Registrations are 100% confirmed only after these 2 intake calls take place:

• 1:1 medical screening 
• 1:1 psycho-spiritual Bwiti counsel session
These 2 intake calls must take place within 6 months of the reserved retreat dates. 
Purchase your flights AFTER your registration is confirmed in writing via email by a SoulCentro staff member. SoulCentro disclaims all liability from flights purchased before your registration is confirmed.

The required medical tests are requested to be procured within 6 months of the reserved retreat dates and a minimum of 30 days in advance. In case of a shorter notice registration, medical tests must be performed within 5 business days of deposit & results are due within 10 business days. *Additional details in cancellation policy below. 


PAYMENTS:

To book your retreat reservation, a 50% initial deposit of $2450 USD is required payable electronically.

A second payment of $1450 is 14 days prior to the retreat.

The remainder $1000 of the balance is due in cash on arrival—in crisp, new USD bank issued currency. We appreciate your understanding as local operations are run entirely in cash. Most Costa Rican businesses and banks do not accept bills with any signs of wear & tear or markings.


In case of a short notice registration under 2 weeks, or while a guest is already in Costa Rica, an initial deposit of $3900 is required to book. The remained $1000 balance is due via cash upon arrival OR full electronic payment BEFORE guest arrival.

Procure the cash balance from a bank before you depart for the retreat. Do not depend on withdrawing your remaining balance from ATMs while in Costa Rica. ATMs are few and far between, often with long lines. It’s also generally impossible to withdraw enough of cash through ATMs due to bank ATM limits as well as personal daily and weekly limits.


CANCELLATION POLICY:

If a registered guest must postpone or cancel their retreat reservation, deposits are necessarily non-refundable. Official exceptions and credit transfer options are noted below. We appreciate your understanding that retreats generally requires multiple months of advance planning for most guests, and deposits make retreat production and preparation possible.


EXCEPTIONS TO NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT POLICY: 
• Medical contraindications are identified during the intake screening process, in which case 100% of the deposit will be refunded within 10 business days if all required medical test results have been submitted & medical screening has been completed 30 days or more in advance of requested retreat dates. Complete medical screening and review of medical tests by SoulCentro staff can only be performed after deposit has been submitted. *If the retreat reservation has been made under 30 days prior to the retreat, medical tests must be performed within 5 business days of deposit & results are due within 10 business days.
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• Cancellation of registration within 24 hours of booking: 100% of the deposit is refunded, less a transaction and administrative fee of $300. Upon request, the full deposit can be transferred to a future date or to another guest who passes screening (see credit transfer options below). 


CREDIT TRANSFER OPTIONS:

In the event of a medically documented case of COVID 19 for the guest or member of their immediate family, the deposit can be transferred to a future retreat OR to another guest’s deposit. This request must be in writing via the email noted here.

If a guest selects to postpone or cancel their retreat reservation, their their deposit can be transferred to a future retreat OR to another guest’s deposit (they must pass SoulCentro medical screening) in the timelines with the administrative fees noted below. This request must be in writing via the email noted here.
>>> For both of the options noted above: Rescheduled or transferred retreat dates must be rebooked within 4 weeks of the change request and utilized within 1 year. 

The same deposit credit may not be transferred more than once.

All cancellation and transfer requests must be submitted in writing to BwitiTeam@gmail.com

4+ weeks notice of change (for any reason): 100% of deposit transferable minus $250 administration transfer fee
14 - 29 days notice of change (for any reason): 50% of deposit transferable minus $250 administration transfer fee
13 - 0 days notice of change: 0% transferable
In case of a no-show or cancellation within 48 hours of the retreat start date, guest will be charged the full price of the retreat.


PLEASE NOTE: If a guest has already completed their medical screening and they are requesting to reschedule retreats dates more than 6 months out OR to transfer their deposit to another guest, there is an additional $250 fee for a new medical screening as the medical screening necessarily expires after 6 months, for a total of $500 in rebooking fees.
Deposit credits may not be used to pay off another guest’s balance due.
In the event that a retreat is cancelled by SoulCentro due to extenuating circumstances or staff COVID-19 infection, guest deposits are 100% refundable. SoulCentro accepts no liability for airfare change or cancellation fees in extenuating circumstances or travel disruptions beyond our control and recommends purchasing refundable / changeable flights and/or flight insurance.
Lead team members hold the intention of being present at every retreat. If emergency circumstances such as family or medical emergency, travel disruption, or other emergencies cause lead facilitators to not be present at a retreat, SoulCentro reserves the right to select other facilitators that they deem qualified to support in their place without refund.


COVID SAFETY:

Participant must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 36 hours of retreat start. The test must be a viral test, which may be either a home test, lab antigen test, or PCR test.
Participant understands that they will not be permitted to board the SoulCentro shuttle bus without a confirmation of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 36 hours prior to the start of their retreat.

Participant assumes all risk of COVID-19 while traveling to Costa Rica.

Participant agrees to receive a temperature check from a touchless thermometer if requested by SoulCentro medical directors.

Participant agrees to review and follow the CDC’s guidelines on symptoms, testing, prevention, and travel as related to COVID-19.

Participant agrees not to travel if they are experiencing any of the following symptoms prior to their departure, immediately notify SoulCentro staff, and take a second COVID-19 test:
• Fever
• Respiratory symptoms such as sore throat, cough, or shortness of breath
• Flu-like symptoms such as muscle aches, chills, or severe fatigue
• Changes in sense of taste or smell


In the event that a guest tests positive for COVID-19 or is experiencing a fever in excess of 100°F upon arrival in Costa Rica, they will not be permitted to board the SoulCentro shuttle or come to the Center. Their deposit will be fully transferable to a future retreat date minus a $300 administrative fee.

If a guest is already onsite at SoulCentro and tests positive for COVID-19 or is experiencing a fever in excess of 100°F, they will not be permitted to participate in the ceremonies or group meetings. Guest will be required to wear a face mask, quarantine in their room, and move to a medical facility or alternative accommodations. SoulCentro recommends and guest acknowledges that they can select to cover emergency accommodations on their personal travel insurance.


OTHER AGREEMENTS

If contraindicated substances are consumed prior to the retreat, SoulCentro medical directors must be notified in writing immediately. The credit transfer options noted above will apply along the same timelines. 

The medical team reserves the right to require a drug test onsite prior to the retreat at their sole discretion. If contraindicated substances are consumed within 14 days prior to the retreat OR show up on a drug test onsite, this will result in complete forfeiture of deposit without transfer credit. "Contraindicated substance" is defined in our safety waiver and may be personalized by our medical team for each individual to avoid problematic interactions; this could include but is not limited to illicit drugs, prescription or non-prescription medications, herbs, supplements, THC cannabis smoke/edibles, alcohol, or other substances.
SoulCentro requires proof of travel medical insurance with 50k medical, air medical transport, and emergency accommodation options is required by SoulCentro.

We require that all guests review, agree, and sign our Safety Waiver & Release in order to participate in the retreat.

We do not share personal or contact information between guests without the explicit permission of the guest.

SoulCentro staff reserves the right to decline guest registrations at our discretion.


FULL & FINAL SETTLEMENT

The Participant hereby acknowledges and agrees that the Participant has carefully read this Agreement, that the Participant fully understands the same, and that the Participant is freely and voluntarily executing the same.

2. The Participant understands that by signing this Agreement, the Participant agrees to be forever prevented from suing or otherwise claiming against the Organizer for any property loss or personal injury that the Participant may sustain while participating in or preparing for the above noted activity.

3. The Participant has been given the opportunity and has been encouraged to seek independent legal advice prior to signing this Agreement.

4. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties to this Agreement and the terms of this Agreement are contractual and not a mere recital.


GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement will be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of Costa Rica.
Accepting the Terms & Conditions during registration indicates you have read and accept the above.
We look forward to supporting you. For any logistical questions about the TERMS & CONDITIONS, please email BwitiTeam@gmail.com
Gratitude & Blessings,
​The SoulCentro Team

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