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Into the Jungle with the Clarks: A Transformative Retreat in Costa Rica

With Shelby Clark and Ashley Clark

May 25 - 31, 2025

Date and Time Details: Sunday, May 25 - Saturday, May 31, 2025

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

Address: San José Province, Tinamaste, 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.

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.

Book A Call: https://calendly.com/meetjgb/30

  • Shared 4 Bed Jungle Cabin – $2,800.00
  • Private King Cabin – $4,000.00
  • Shared Twin Jungle Cabin – $3,200.00
  • Private Deluxe Cabin – $4,200.00
  • Camping (Gear Provided) – $2,350.00

Reconnect, Heal, and Play in Paradise: A Transformative Retreat in Costa Rica

Step into a week of joy, connection, and transformation in the lush embrace of the Costa Rican jungle. Hosted by the spirited Clark siblings, this unique retreat combines the playful energy of summer camp, the grounding wellness of a yoga sanctuary, and the restorative bliss of a beach getaway—all with a heart-opening twist.

Centered around a deeply healing 🍄 psychedelic ceremony, this experience invites you to gently shed layers of stress, envision and align with the happiest, healthiest and most inspired version of yourself, and connect with the natural rhythms of life. Whether you’re dancing under the stars, diving into crystal-clear waterfalls, or finding stillness in yoga, every moment is designed to nourish your soul and reawaken your sense of wonder.

We’re thrilled to host at the Jungle Gayborhood, a magical retreat space in Costa Rica’s Diamante Valley. With luxurious bamboo cabins nestled in harmony with nature, the site features miles of hiking trails, a sparkling river, and breathtaking waterfalls—creating the perfect backdrop for deep healing and playful exploration.

We’ve made the retreat accessible with tiered pricing and a scholarship program because we believe this experience is for everyone.

What Awaits You

  • Daily Yoga & Movement Practices: Start your mornings with grounding and energizing sessions tailored for all levels.
  • A Guided 🍄 Psychedelic Ceremony: Anchored in intention, this transformative journey is an opportunity for healing, clarity, and connection to the self and the collective.
  • Healthy Gourmet Meals: Locally sourced, nourishing, and prepared with love.
  • Workshops & Playful Experiences: Ecstatic dance, aerial acrobatics, conscious connection, and more.
  • Waterfall Adventures & Beach Excursions: Nature’s playground awaits with hikes, swimming, and exploration.
  • Community & Connection: Make lifelong friends in a welcoming & inclusive space.
  • Downtime to Relax & Reflect: Lounge in a hammock, soak in the river, or just breathe.

Sample Daily Schedule

  • Morning: Breakfast + yoga or movement session
  • Afternoon: Waterfall excursion, beach trip, or playful workshops
  • Evening: Restorative yoga, ecstatic dance, or aerial fun + dinner

Who Is This For?

Absolutely everyone! While The Jungle Gayborhood gears to welcome the LGBTQ+ community, this is a special retreat to connect & celebrate their alies as well to grow together.
Let the vibrant energy of the jungle, the healing power of community, and the magic of this retreat guide you to a deeper sense of balance, joy, and self-discovery.

Ready to join? Let’s dance, heal, and play in paradise. 🌴

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.

About the Facilitators

Shelby Clark

Following a life-changing sacred plant ceremony at the tail end of yoga teacher training, I have focused my life on providing consciousness-expanding experiences to people that could benefit from them. As they have helped me heal the many traumas of growing up gay, I have been particularly passionate about the healing that could be brought […]

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Ashley Clark

I am so excited to join forces with my brother to create a dream vacation for our most loved friends & family. This has been a dream of ours since my brother and I became certified yoga instructors in Bali together in 2017. I have been a professional figure skater for the past 25 years, […]

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