Wow, what a special experience this has been! I am a 34-yr old solo traveling woman, and having a private ayahuasca ceremony with a male shaman in a foreign country can be an intimidating situation, however Andrés made me feel so incredibly comfortable and safe. I happened to be staying nearby, so he invited me to come see his beautiful space and get to know him before committing to making the payment, which I really appreciated! Andrés has such a kind and gentle energy, I immediately felt good in his presence, and after this experience, I am grateful to call him a friend :) During the ceremony there were times when I was struggling inside my head, and he was always able to bring me back and be present. He played really nice music and sang and used various instruments and scents that really enhanced the whole journey. Casa de la Luz is one of the few places I found in Costa Rica that actually offers private sessions, and that was a big bonus for me! I'd definitely recommend Casa de la Luz to anyone who's thinking of applying :) gracias Andrés! <3 -Cassandra

Great experience. I felt welcomed, had a great ‘viaje’ and feel like I’m slowing healing myself. Everything was clearly explained, there was help when needed, and the breakfast was more than sufficient. I would come again and recommend to anyone for a nice experience.

Casa de la Luz…what a really special experience. I did the 4 day retreat which includes two ceremonies and it was a life enhancing experience. Andres and his lovely Mother create a safe space for you to stay and begin your journey. I had been considering doing a group ceremony with some of the larger more formal “businesses” who offer this type of medicine and something called me to go through the experience alone and in a private setting which felt more authentic and that’s when I found this place. Andres offers a very intimate private experience, which is very reasonably priced for his knowledge and expertise and for the love and support you receive. A special thanks to Akua who was the female assistant during my stay who also made the whole experience feel so nurturing, he motherly instinct and support was priceless. Highlights for me aside from my Aya journey were eating breakfast lunch and dinner with them as a family. The experience can be challenging emotionally and having those little moments where you can feel support and love really helped me. I enjoyed the surrounding, lounging in the hammock and the animal rescue centre just across the road. The accommodation is basic and you should be prepared to have an open mind and embrace the outdoor/indoor lifestyle the house creates. You have a private bedroom which is connected to the house, whilst you feel close you also feel a sense of space and autonomy to do whatever you like. They offer constant support without being overwhelming. Andres took me to a local waterfall and tried to support me through the integration period after my first ceremony which was great. He offers small additional things outside of the medicine which make the whole experience just perfect. He will answer any questions you have, no matter how many you ask. 😁 If you’re debating where might be the best place for you, I can say as a solo traveler and young female this was the most magical place. One piece of advice would be to not do too much research, watching other videos of peoples experience on YouTube can create a forced journey, as you have a preconceived ideas of what “should” be happening in your journey. If you truly want to experience your own journey just trust the process and the medicine. Thank you Andres & Akua🍃💚

We had an amazing time. We felt so supported and safe throughout the time we were there. We felt comfortable and at home. Andreas and his mom made sure we had everything we needed. He also spent some time giving us a tour of his beautiful property. I would highly recommend coming here.

This was an experience that I will hold on to forever! Originally, I was booked at a larger, more commercialized group retreat center and they ended up needing to cancel. I was in a pinch to find another option when I found Casa De Luz. Andres was quick to respond and very accomadating prior to the trip. As a solo female traveler, I had some nerves about doing a private retreat but after disecting the website and reviews, I felt comfortable to book and all nerves were dissapated upon arrival. In hindsight I am so grateful that the first retreat I scheduled was cancelled as it led me to finding a more authentic and private experience. Ayahuasca is not a inherently comfortable experience, and if you are seeking to try this medicine you need to be okay to really lean into it. So many other retreats are draped in a curtain of luxury and how comfortable you will be throughout the experience, I think that it creates a security blanket and looking back, if I would have gone somewhere else I may not have embraced the medicine as much. Going to Casa De Luz, you will be treated as family. Andy's mother Rosio prepared all all my meals (which were delicious!!) and invites you into their home to eat. She was such a warm and loving presence to have there and I almost felt as if I was with my mom. Andy's female assistant Larissa joined us for the ceremonies and was incredibly intuitive throughout the nights, whenever I was needing something she somehow could sense it before I even knew and would be right there when I opened my eyes. One of the more intense nights I was feeling pretty overwhelmed and she sat with me holding my hand and comforting me. I am so grateful she was there to help. I did 3 ceremonies and all were incredible. Andy is very humble and doesn't try to control your narrative or experience. He has a very subtle way of analyzing the trips, and letting you come to your own relizations, allowing the medicine to speak for itself, which I appreciated. The music he played during session was always perfect and enhanced the medicine greatly. As there were no pictures of the accomadations, I was a bit anxious to see where I would be spending 5 days, but was comfortable the entire time. The room I stayed in had two beds, a night stand, and a couple of fans. The bathroom and shower room are on the backside of the house and get the job done. Overall, the accomadations were very basic and definetely not fancy, but again, you do this medicine to step outside the comforts you're used to both mentally and physically. Without a big luxurious bed, AC, TV, etc. it allowed me to spend my day in nature, reading, meditating, and journaling while surrendeing to the experience. I would reccomend the experience to anyone interested in this medicine. To Andy, Rosio, and Larissa -- THANK YOU! I will never forget this experience and all of you made such a positive impact on me. The world is truly so blessed to have you all on in it! I hope to see you again!