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Radiant Heart: Journey to Self-Love for GBTQ+ Men

With Andrew Mychal, John Jacob Mubarak and Rocky Heron

February 9 - 16, 2025

Date and Time Details: February 9-16, 2025

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

Address: San José Province, Tinamaste, Costa Rica

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)
- Connect via WhatsApp Group created for this retreat - you will have full access to connect pre/post trip as we prepare for this adventure
- Zoom Group Calls (pre/post) - an opportunity to meet everyone in the group, as well as ask any questions to help prepare for the trip

Not Included:
- Flights
- Any Visas that may be required (please ensure you have your visa ahead of time)
- Spa/massage services
- Gratuities
- Insurance

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.

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.

  • Shared 4 Bed Jungle Cabin – $1,999.00
  • Shared Twin Jungle Cabin – $3,999.00
  • Private Deluxe Cabin – $4,999.00

Join us for Radiant Heart: Journey to Self-Love for GBTQ+ Men, a transformative wellness retreat designed to guide queer men on a profound path of healing and self-love. Hosted at our exclusive retreat center and nestled in the heart of nature, this experience integrates sacred plant ceremonies with daily embodiment practices like yoga, meditation, breathwork, and Human Design—all led by skilled facilitators. It offers the perfect sanctuary for GBTQ+ men of all ages, identities, and backgrounds, providing an inclusive environment for both newcomers and experienced practitioners.

At Radiant Heart, you will be immersed in the natural world and supported by a loving, queer community as you journey toward self-awareness and self-love. Through workshops, embodiment practices, and sacred plant ceremonies (optional), you’ll be invited to reflect on your personal transformation, connect with like-minded individuals, and experience a deep sense of belonging.

Whether you’re at the beginning of your self-discovery journey or seeking to deepen your spiritual practice, this retreat offers a holistic approach to healing and personal growth. You’ll receive guidance to navigate challenges such as perfectionism, lack of boundaries, or feelings of unworthiness. You will be empowered to trust your intuition, stop seeking answers outside yourself, and open to new possibilities in life.

This retreat is ideal for GBTQ+ men ready for meaningful change, seeking joy, authentic connection, and healing. The retreat package includes carefully selected accommodations, organic meals, and daily practices. Pre-retreat preparation and post-retreat support calls are also offered to help integrate your experience into everyday life.

*Please note that Radiant Heart: Journey to Self-Love for GBTQ+ Men is a non-sexual retreat. While we encourage authentic connection, emotional intimacy, and community building, this retreat is designed to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for personal growth and healing. We kindly ask all participants to refrain from any sexual activity during the retreat in order to maintain the integrity of the experience and ensure that everyone feels comfortable, secure, and focused on their individual and collective journeys.

This retreat is for you if…

  • You are seeking a sense of belonging within yourself and the broader queer community.
  • You are open-minded to all GBTQ+ men (cis and trans) of all ages, racial backgrounds, body shapes and sizes, neurodiversity, and HIV status.
  • You face challenges like perfectionism or struggles with boundaries and are seeking support to move through them.
  • You find yourself at a crossroads, seeking clarity on your desires, purpose, and how to manifest them into reality.
  • You are seeking a meaningful change in your life.
  • You’re ready to trust your intuitive guidance and stop seeking answers outside yourself.
  • You’ve experienced spiritual growth and now you want to ground those insights in everyday life.
  • You want to move towards joy and authentic relating.
  • You want to delve deep and benefit from a transformative experience.
  • You want to contribute to an authentic healing space for the queer community.
  • You are looking to gain experience with plant medicine.

Throughout the course of this retreat…

  • You’ll be guided towards joy, authentic connections, and deep personal growth, as we create a healing space for the queer community.
  • You’ll explore plant medicine, trust your intuition, and stop seeking answers outside yourself.
  • You’ll find clarity on your desires, purpose, and how to manifest them into reality.
  • You’ll receive support to move through challenges like perfectionism and boundary struggles, transforming from feeling ‘not safe’ to truly safe, and from feeling ‘not lovable’ to fully lovable and a deep sense of belonging.
  • You will open to new possibilities and meaningful shifts in your life, reducing people-pleasing or looking outside yourself for answers.

Retreat Programming

  • Morning and evening practices of meditation, yoga, and breathwork
  • Workshops on:
    • Human Design
    • Internal Family Systems (IFS) – inner child healing & re-parenting
    • Plant Medicine 101
    • Intention Setting
  • Sharing circles & Integration Sessions
  • Group and individual exercises to explore:
    • Self-love & Self-Respect
    • Intuition & Spiritual Recalibration
    • Letting Go & Creating the Future Self
    • Personal Dharma & Living your purpose
  • 2 sacred plant ceremonies 🍄🍄
  • Nature excursions – clothing optional
  • Pre-retreat preparation and post-retreat support calls

About the Facilitators

Andrew Mychal

Andrew Mychal's journey from a young Ohio entrepreneur to a spiritual advocate and philanthropist is a testament to his dedication, resilience, and transformative vision. His entrepreneurial success allowed him to retire early and pivot towards his true calling—spiritual growth and healing. In his transformative book, WHO’S DRIVING THE BUS: A Story of Pain, Awakening, Understanding, […]

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John Jacob Mubarak

John Jacob Mubarak is a passionate advocate for holistic healing and integrates the power of sacred plants, breathwork, psychology, philosophy, science and ancient wisdom teachings into his retreats to guide individuals towards profound personal and professional growth. With a background as an Agape Licensed Spiritual Therapist, Elemental Rhythm Breathwork Facilitator, and Teacher in Residence at […]

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Rocky Heron

Rocky Heron is an artistic wonder—a singer, songwriter, yoga instructor, and alignment coach with an ability to weave together community through devotion and skillful embodiment. Known for his open-minded approach to synthesizing ideas and communicating wisdom pertaining to human movement, anatomy, and subtle body physiology, Rocky’s teaching is informed by years of study in many […]

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