For people who have worked on themselves for years and still carry the weight home. No experience with sacred plants needed.
The Reset Retreat is a 9-week ayahuasca and wachuma retreat in Costa Rica, run on The Arbol Method. Most retreats give you 1 week. This one gives you 4 weeks of preparation, 7 days on site and 4 weeks of integration, 63 days in all.
One conversation. Confidential. No pitch.
Why it didn't hold
You built the life that was supposed to work. The income. The role. The reputation.
You also did the work on yourself. Therapy. Coaching. Books. Maybe a weekend retreat which gave you a few clear days. Then Monday came back, with the same patterns and the same tightness in your chest at 3am.
Understanding a pattern and resolving it are two separate jobs. Therapy gave you the understanding. A good week away gave you a break. Nobody built the part which holds it.
The sacred plants show you the door. Walking through it and staying on the other side takes structure. The Arbol Method is that structure.
Book Your Experience
Three starting points. One retreat. Nine weeks.
"I've tried everything and nothing seems to stick."
You build a change that holds, and you stop looking for the next thing.
"I'm successful, but emotionally disconnected, and I keep repeating patterns I already understand."
You find where the pattern began and build a new response, so the old trigger loses its pull.
"I have everything on paper, but inside I feel hollow, disconnected and unhappy."
You stop performing, see who you are under the roles, and leave knowing what comes next.
Whichever one is yours, it ends in the same place: the person you always knew you could be.
Here is everything inside your 9 weeks
Every container runs all of it.
01
Weeks 1 to 4, before you travel
02
7 days in Costa Rica
03
Weeks 6 to 9, back at home
Group: $3,900 for all of it. That is 9 weeks with the same guide from your first call to your last.
7 days is the opening. 63 days is the part which holds.
Who sits in the circle
Recorded at the end of their week at Ruhani.
"I had reached my financial goals, got two beautiful little boys and a loving wife, but there was still something missing."John, husband and dad of two
"I've been doing many plant medicines which have helped over the years, but I never was able to do the integration."
"There are absolutely no words, unfortunately, that I can give you to describe how this has changed my life."
Choose your container
The Arbol Method is identical in all 3. The difference is the container around you on site.
Most people start here
$3,900 per person
Returning guests $3,500. Payment plans are available. Veterans: a $400 scholarship is available, 2 per retreat (ask if you qualify). That is 9 weeks with the same guide from your first call to your last. Up to 8 people. You build connection with others on the same path.
Group runs with a minimum of 2 participants.
Next dates
Jan 19 to 26, 2027Seats open · 8
Feb 16 to 23, 2027Seats open · 8
One person. The whole centre.
$8,000
Kenia, Sian and Marie on their 1-on-1 retreats
By application · 5 spots a year
For founders and executives. One client at a time.
Phase 1
Excavation.
Weeks 1 to 4, remote. Private sessions and deep screening. We map what you carry and where it lives in your body.
Phase 2
Descent.
9 days on site. One guide, one individual, a sequenced private care plan.
Phase 3
Reconstruction.
Weeks 6 to 9, remote. 4 weekly private sessions turn the breakthroughs into daily behavior, relationship structure and decision clarity.
Phase 4
Stabilization.
Check-ins at 30, 60 and 90 days, a second round of assessments and the Stabilization Report. Optional partner reintegration support.
Your board, your investors and your ex will never know you were here.
Every group retreat runs with a minimum of 2 guests. We confirm each date 40 days before arrival. Until your date is confirmed, your deposit is fully refundable and your balance is not due.
If a date does not reach 2 guests by the confirmation date, we contact you personally within 24 hours. You choose one of three options:
We recommend booking flights only after your date is confirmed. Ruhani does not cover travel costs booked before confirmation.
Not sure which fits? The clarity call is where we work it out together.
Book Your ExperienceGraduates
Before Ruhani, my body was stuck in a permanent fight-or-flight loop. I had tried every modality, but the peace never lasted. The 9-week structure changed that. The integration phase gave me the bridge I was always missing.
I was at the bottom of the barrel. This was my hail mary. I had come to terms with never being happy again, and that realization was eating me alive. I was ready to be done trying. I'm on the other side of that now. I'm grounded. I laugh again. I'm doing work I love. I got my life back.
I've come back four times now. My team tells me they feel the difference in how I lead.
5.0★★★★★(23)
What guests mention most
Rob Swelgin
★★★★★
An amazing and transformative experience that I have done twice, and the second time helping me level up my life and perspectives even further.
The Arbol Method retreat has provided me with more internal calm confidence that has translated to positive results in my life and career. I am more connected and in control of my emotions and have more empathy for everyone and everything around me. I now know that it is possible to re-wire my brain to become the best version of myself.
Expect to disconnect from everything and reconnect with your emotions, conquer your fears, open your heart, dance to magical music, and join a community of people on a similar path.
I am very grateful to Ruhani and everyone that shared their time and energy with me.
Robert Close
★★★★★
I took part in the Vision Quest Hike with Ruhani, and how do I ever put it into words...
It was life-changing. Truly.
Both Faisal and Evelyn were so helpful answering all my questions prior to the day, and made me feel so safe and cared for during our actual day too. They were truly there for me with anything I needed- whether that was questions about life, having space for introspection, or guiding me through the jungle… the actual one, and also the one in my mind.
Faisal is a wonderful medicine man and sherpa who assisted me through my first experience with the cactus, without whom I would have felt very lost doing this on my own. Really, having someone with his expercine, knowledge, and care made all the difference.
Throughout the day there was wonderful conversation, thoughts, and guidance on life and the present moment, as well as an unforgettable day in the rainforest- crossing rivers, seeing waterfalls, and witnessing an abundance of animals and panoramic mountain views.
Looking back at my intentions, I can hardly believe how differently I felt going into the hike- dealing with grief, questions of mortality, depression, and heartbreak. All of those things truly feel like years in the past now thanks to this vision quest. And I'm forever grateful for the healing.
Faisal also checked in a few days later to assist with integration and continued to guide me, answering questions I had post-adventure. You can tell he really cares about helping people, and by the end of our full-day quest, it felt like I not only had a friend, but a brother who was there for me along this path.
If you found their page and are reading this, it usually means the medicine is calling to you. And if you put your thinking mind aside and feel into your heart, I can’t suggest enough joining Ruhani for an experience that will be beyond words for yourself as well.
Yazmin Gómez Pérez
★★★★★
This was my third Wachuma walk with Ruhani, and it’s still hard to put the experience into words.
Connecting with the sacred land of Guanacaste, the nature, the animals, and myself through Apu Wachumito has been a true blessing. I honestly didn’t know healing could feel so joyful and fun until I experienced it in this way.
The guidance and care from Faisal made the whole journey feel safe, light, and deeply meaningful. Even the drive from Ruhani to the location was part of the magic, crossing rivers, stopping to take photos, and taking in the beauty along the way.
I’m really grateful for these experiences and already looking forward to the next one 😁🙏🌵
Keren Mitchell
★★★★★
This was the most magical and transformative experience of my life. I cleared so much trauma and released darkness that has weighed me down since childhood. My body, mind, and soul are healed and my self-confidence and child-like wonder have been retored. I'm forever grateful to the plant and animal spirits and everyone at Ruhani Wellness Centre. Feeling truly humbled and blessed.
The 4-Pillar Container Protocol
Four layers around every guest, from the first form to the last day.
Pillar 1
Every guest completes a detailed health and psychological intake. Certain medications and conditions rule people out, and we tell you directly. We've turned people away.
Pillar 2
4 weeks with your guide before you travel, so you walk in steady.
Pillar 3
Up to 8 people, so every guest is known.
Pillar 4
Faisal and Evelyn are trained in first aid and CPR. An AED is on site, a physician is on call and the nearest clinic is 30 minutes away. Guides with 15+ years of direct practice.
Founder. Holistic Sherpa. Creator of The Arbol Method.
Faisal spent over a decade searching across 3 continents for work which holds. He had real breakthroughs. They kept fading. The Arbol Method is what he built to close the gap between the opening and the landing.
15 years in ceremony rooms. Trained in Peru with indigenous masters. 500 people through The Arbol Method. Licensed NLP practitioner. Certified hypnotherapist. Based full time at the centre in Guanacaste.
He guides every Reset Retreat personally. In the Elite Immersion he is the only person in the room with you for all 9 weeks.
More about FaisalWho this is built for
You have worked on yourself for years and the weight is still there. You understand your patterns and you still repeat them.
No experience with sacred plants is needed. The Foundation phase gives you 4 weeks of preparation, medical screening and nervous system education before you travel, so you walk in steady. If you have sat in ceremony before, The Arbol Method adds the structure which was missing.
If you want a weekend feeling amazing and changing nothing, there are prettier places than this one.
Before you book
More answers on the full FAQ page and in our commitment to safety.
Yes, when approached with the right preparation. The Arbol Method is specifically designed to support first-time participants. The 4-week Foundation phase prepares your body, your nervous system, and your mind before you arrive. Every participant goes through medical and psychological screening. Our guides have over 15 years of experience and have safely facilitated hundreds of people through this process. CPR-trained staff and AED equipment are on-site. If this process isn't safe for your specific situation, we'll tell you directly during the screening.
It varies for each person. The Jungle tradition (ayahuasca) can bring up deep emotional material, memories, grief, and patterns that live below conscious awareness. It's intense and real. The Desert tradition (wachuma) tends to be more gentle, grounding, and heart-centered. Both are guided by experienced Sherpas who stay with you throughout. You may feel a wide range of emotions. Some sessions are quiet and introspective. Others are more physically intense. Nothing is forced, and you're supported the entire time.
Therapy and coaching work with the mind, with language, with conscious thought. This process reaches layers that live deeper than words, in the nervous system, in the body, in emotional patterns that formed before you had language for them. The Arbol Method doesn't replace therapy. It addresses material that therapy often can't fully access, and it does it within a structured, safety-first process.
Most retreats give you a single week with no structured preparation and no integration support after. The Arbol Method is 9 Weeks: 4 weeks preparation, 7 days immersion, 4 weeks integration. The shift has time to form, deepen, and stabilize. That structure is why results last.
Group: $3,900 per person (returning clients $3,500). Private: $8,000. The number covers nine weeks, not seven days: preparation, the immersion, and a full month of integration so the shift holds. Weigh it against the cost of staying where you are. Another year managing the same pattern. Another year your partner keeps adjusting to the distance. Set against a life still running the old loop, nine weeks is the cheaper option.
Dieta is a preparation diet you follow in the weeks before arriving. It involves simplifying your food, reducing stimulants, and calming your system. It matters because it prepares your body and nervous system for the deeper work. We guide you through the entire dieta process during the Foundation phase.
That's expected. It means the process is reaching real material. You're supported throughout, during the sessions and in the weeks after. Integration calls help you process what surfaces and understand what it means for your daily life. You don't handle this alone.
Ayahuasca tends to work with deep emotional material, subconscious patterns, and grief. Wachuma is more heart-centered and grounding, often connected to nature, purpose, and clarity. Both are used intentionally within The Arbol Method. Your guide determines the sequencing based on your specific needs and readiness.
Four weeks of bi-weekly integration calls. Personalized practices built for your actual life. Support navigating changes in your relationships, your routines, and your sense of identity. Plus lifetime access to a private community of people who've been through this process. You don't leave the structure until the shift has had time to stabilize.
Ruhani Wellness Centre is in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, about 90 minutes from Liberia International Airport (LIR). We can help you arrange reliable airport transfers. Most clients fly into LIR directly or connect through San José.
That's normal and healthy. The clarity call is designed for exactly this. We talk through your concerns, your readiness, and whether this process is the right fit for you right now. No pressure. If the timing or the fit isn't right, we'll be honest about that. A clarity call is a conversation, not a commitment.
For the group retreat, both of you can apply separately and participate in the same group if timing and fit allow. For the private option, the centre is reserved for one person. If a partner wishes to do their own process, we can discuss options separately.
The knowing gets quieter to live with and louder to ignore. One conversation shows what the work would look like for you.
The clarity call is where we work out which container fits your situation, your readiness and your timing. You ask anything. We tell you the truth, including if this isn't the right fit right now.
This retreat isn't for everyone. And that's by design. Confidential. No obligation. No pressure.
