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Remembering Wholeness: A GBTQIA+ Wellness Retreat

With John Jacob Mubarak and Rocky Heron

July 27 - August 2, 2025

Date and Time Details: July 27 - August 2, 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. 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.

Free Shuttle: Arrivals: Optional shuttle departs San Jose International airport at 10am on Sunday, July 27, for a 4pm arrival at the Jungle Gayborhood.
Departures: Optional shuttle departs the Jungle Gayborhood at 8am on Saturday, August 2, for a 2pm arrival at SJO. Please book departing flights no earlier than 4pm.

Book A Call: https://calendly.com/jess-junglegayborhood/30min

  • Shared 4 Bed Cabin – $4,900.00
  • Private King Cabin – $5,650.00
  • Shared Twin Cabin – $5,350.00
  • Private Deluxe Cabin – $5,950.00
  • Camping (Gear Provided) – $4,450.00

Remembering Wholeness: A Sacred Journey of Self-Discovery

A 7-day Transformation Retreat for the Queer Community

Nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Costa Rica’s Diamante Valley, Remembering Wholeness is an invitation to return to your most authentic self. Through sacred plant work, deep nature immersion, and holistic wellness practices, we’ll reconnect to the truth that we are already whole—just as we are.

This retreat welcomes all GBTQIA+ men (cis and trans) of every age, background, body, and experience level. Whether you’re new to plant medicine, meditation, or yoga, or have been walking this path for years, you’ll find a supportive space for profound personal healing and growth.

The Heart of the Journey

Throughout the retreat, we’ll explore three guiding truths:

  • 🌱 You are already whole. There is nothing outside of you—no love, achievement, or adventure—that can complete you. Your wholeness is intrinsic.
  • 🌍 You are deeply connected to nature and all things. As we deepen our relationship with the earth, we remember that separation is an illusion.
  • 💞 You thrive in community. Healing is amplified in connection. We hold space for each other, co-creating a sanctuary of trust, vulnerability, and transformation.

As part of this exploration, we’ll also reflect on our relationship with sex and sensuality—where we hold shame, where we seek validation, and where we can cultivate healthier, more embodied expressions of pleasure. While topics of sexuality and touch will be explored, this is not a sexual retreat; a clear, intentional container allows for deep introspection and integration.

A Journey of Awakening

🍃 Sacred Plant Ceremonies (Optional)
Guided by experienced facilitator JJ Mubarak, two (optional) sacred plant ceremonies offer a powerful gateway into the subconscious, revealing insights and clearing emotional blockages. These ceremonies are conducted with the utmost care, honoring tradition and safety. If you have any questions, reach out at hello@junglegayborhood.com for more details.

🌀 Trauma-Informed Integration
Transformation doesn’t end with ceremony. Our skilled facilitators offer gentle, trauma-informed integration practices to help you process your experiences with clarity and support.

Nourishment for Body and Soul

🌞 Daily Kundalini Yoga, Meditation & Movement
Through breath, movement, and stillness, we’ll align mind, body, and spirit, opening pathways for deeper awareness and healing.

🍽️ Farm-to-Table Healing Cuisine
Our private chef curates delicious, organic meals to nourish and support your journey, using locally sourced ingredients that honor both your body and the land.

💦 Nature’s Embrace
From waterfall purification rituals to our nature reciprocity ceremony, we’ll honor the earth as an integral part of our healing process.

Community, Connection and Support

💬 Pre-Retreat Virtual Meetups
We’ll gather before the retreat to set intentions and build connections, ensuring that from the moment you arrive, you already feel held.

🌿 Post-Retreat Integration Calls
The journey doesn’t end when you leave the jungle. We offer ongoing group support to help you integrate your breakthroughs into daily life.

A Sanctuary for All

Remembering Wholeness is more than a retreat—it’s a homecoming. Here, diversity is honored, and each participant is encouraged to show up as they are, in a space of deep acceptance and mutual respect.

Participation in sacred plant ceremonies is optional, and all attendees will complete a health screening and facilitator consultation before being accepted to ensure a safe, aligned experience.

Return to Yourself. Rediscover Your Power. Reclaim Your Wholeness.

Join us for Remembering Wholeness and step into the life you were always meant to live.

💫 Reserve Your Spot Today!


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

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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