Rainforest Medicine Council 1

With Jonathon Miller Weisberger ~ Ethnobotanist, Madeline Lynch, Therapeutic Art and Wellness Massage and Zamboni Funk ~ Astrologer

January 16 - 23, 2021

Location: Ocean Forest Ecolodge Retreat - Costa Rica

  • $1,900.00 – Program Price

Rainforest Medicine Council Gatherings

January 2021 @ Ocean Forest Ecolodge
When the medicine vines flower and the cicadas sing,
and the fresh Costa Rican Osa Península ocean breezes of the dry season months are upon us!

 

Experience Ancient Amazonian plant medicine ceremonies for personal, community and planetary renewal. Held in accordance with millenary, time-tested, universal wellness traditions.



Our location is the enchanting Ocean Forest Ecolodge Retreat located on Costa Rica’s treasured Osa Peninsula, a paradise well known for its vast diversity of animal and plant life. Tucked perfectly between a pristine beach and the thriving rainforest you will also find yoga, wellness modalities, comfortable accommodations and three delicious natural meals daily.

The 2021 Council Gatherings are being facilitated by Jonathon Miller Weisberger, author of Rainforest Medicine: Preserving Indigenous Science and Biodiversity in the Upper Amazon. The experience he brings as an adept ethnobotanist, conservation pioneer and rainforest guide with decades of delving deep into the pulsating heart of Rainforest Medicine traditions bring these retreats to the whole next level!


A Heartening Inner Journey toward Cultivating a Vibrant Life
For Self, Community and Planetary Renewal

US$1900 / council

Bring a friend: 10% discount
Two Councils:  15% discount

Attendees will receive a ‘dieta protocol’ and are required to fill out
the “Apply for a Gathering” on the program link


Each week-long Council Includes the following offerings:

  • 7-nights of comfortable shared accommodations at Ocean Forest Ecolodge Retreat. Private rooms are also available at an additional rate.
  • Three natural wholesome dieta friendly meals daily, with fresh aromatic teas from the garden, lemon-grass, guayusa and cacao.
  • On fasting days in preparation for ceremony, we offer as optional to those who request, fruits at breakfast and one simple dieta friendly meal at noon
  • Delve deep into the heart of ethnobotany and local medicinal plants on programmed excursions, rainforest and garden tours and workshops
  • Introduction to an ancient ceremonial indigenous plant medicine science
  • (2) sunrise renewal ceremonies with alkaline rich rainforest medicines
  • (2) overnight traditional healing ceremonies with rainforest medicines
  • Aura cleanses with medicinal flowers
  • Therapeutical Art sessions in the spacious Dharma Hall with Madeline (on all three councils)
  • Yoga and guided meditation classes with Rachel G. (on 2nd and 3rd council)
  • Acupuncture healing with L.Ac. Julian Keenan Grow (on first council)
  • Astrology reading will be offered by skilled Zamboni Funk on both councils
  • Rainforest, paradise beach and river hikes
  • Swim, snorkel and surf at our beach front location
  • One on one preparation/Integration guidance (if requested)
  • Daily Yoga class
  • On site massage therapy and traditional healings (additional rate applies)
  • Daily free time for integration and relaxation
  • Group integration circles for raising common body of experience
  • Pristine, secluded Pacific Ocean beach within walking distance to San Josecito bay, that is idyllic for snorkeling.
  • Beach and rainforest trekking with miles of trails extending outwards from the ecolodge.
  • Ocean swims, snorkel, boogie boarding, surfing
  • On site bird watching, monkey viewing, and nature adoration
  • Rich and diverse ethnobotanical gardens for communing with a vast array of potent medicinal plants and fruit trees

Not Included

  • International airfare to San Jose Airport
  • Domestic land + air travel to and from San Jose to Ocean Forest. Approximately $200.
  • On route San Jose hotel if needed Approx. $88 for solo room, or less if when with roommate.
  • Private healing sessions
  • Gratuities (we recommend $10 daily to be shared among the amazing staff, cooks, room keepers, gardeners and guides all who are part of serving this experience.

We are located on Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula, south of Drake Bay and just north of Corcovado National Park, on a beautiful people-friendly paradise beach, where the rainforest meets the sparkling Pacific Ocean! Please review the Arriving section on our web site to understand where we are located and how to get here.

Looking forward to an off the chart’s week
in a people friendly rainforest, beach and ocean wilderness setting!
One that will leave each cell in your body singing “Pura Vida”

 

About the Staff

Jonathon Miller Weisberger ~ Ethnobotanist

Ethnobotanist Jonathon Miller Weisberger has spent the past twenty-nine years studying rainforest plant medicine traditions. Since 1996 he has organized biannual “Rainforest Medicine Councils,” experiential workshops journeys, for “Personal, community and Planetary Renewal,” that have offered participants an intimate opportunity to meet and learn from cultural adepts, the mighty rainforest and the omnipotent plant teachers! […]

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Madeline Lynch, Therapeutic Art and Wellness Massage

      Madeline Lynch is a traveling artist and licensed massage therapist who uses art as a vehicle for healing, integration, personal empowerment, and self-expression. Madeline received her BA in Studio Art and Philosophy from American University in Washington, D.C., completing her Masters degree, in Psychology from the Teachers College of Columbia University in […]

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Zamboni Funk ~ Astrologer

Zamboni Funk is an herbalist and astrologer in NYC who has been formally studying astrology since 2016. He offers forecasts daily and weekly on Instagram @ZamboniFunk, following the rhythmic cycles presented by the cosmos and (hopefully) helping folks to ride that beat. More info is available on his website ZamboniFunk.com or his Patreon page patreon.com/zambonifunk

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