Master Plant Dieta
Dominical, Costa Rica, February 15-27, 2026
WHAT IS A MASTER PLANT DIETA?
A dieta is a major step in your life. A journey that is most naturally started by listening to a deep calling from within. When a deep calling from within is answered in harmony, a dieta can become like a proverbial breeze on your back. A breeze that may carry you for a lifetime, gently strengthening your connection to the forces of Earth and Spirit — the plants, the animals, the songs, the healings, the teachings, the silence, and the Source.
A master plant dieta is a traditional Amazonian practice involving a period of isolation, strict dietary restrictions, complete celibacy, and the ingestion of specific master plants. This process facilitates a deep connection with Spirit, allowing for personal healing and spiritual growth. The Indigenous people of the Amazon view a dieta as a study. A deeper initiation into the world of spirit, the plants, and the medicines. It is a time to expand your capacity for presence and to engage deeply with the spiritual force.
During this 10-day dieta in Dominical, Costa Rica, you will have the opportunity to work with either Chiric Sanango or Bobinsana. These master plants are renowned for their unique properties and teachings. By successfully completing a dieta and cultivating a relationship with these spirits over time, they can become powerful allies in your life. A dieta is a time of empowerment and a deep return to your true self. It offers fertile ground to plant seeds that may continue to grow for years to come—supporting healing, clarity, and transformation on many levels.
This journey could be seen as the start of the rest of your life.
Las Plantas
During this dieta you will be working with one of the Master plants offered. You will get to work with either Chiric Sanango or Bobinsana. You may feel a personal calling to one of these plants; if not, our facilitator, Dennis, will provide guidance to help determine the most suitable plant for your journey.
Chiric Sanango
Brunfelsia grandiflora: To Heal the Goosebumps
Chiric Sanango is sometimes translated as “healing the goosebumps.” It is known for its potent healing effect on the nervous system, and is often given to those who are frozen by trauma, numb to emotion, or disconnected from their body. It is said to heal the cold; cold emotions, cold thoughts, cold memories, cold ways of relating.
The experience of dieting Chiric can be intense, dependent on the dosage of Chiric taken. The first days can often bring chills, heat waves, tremors, fever-like symptoms, and physical discomfort, as the medicine moves through blocked or stagnant energy.
Some call Chiric “the fire teacher”—it burns through what is hidden.
It dredges up forgotten memories, repressed emotions, and unprocessed grief. And yet, Chiric is not cruel;, it’s deeply supportive. Its purpose is restoration. Once the walls are melted, what comes through is presence and warmth.
The body begins to feel again. The mind begins to settle. The dreams become teaching grounds, where ancestors, animals, and symbolic guides appear to offer messages or corrections.
In many traditions, Chiric Sanango is also known for teaching protection. It clarifies energetic boundaries and strengthens the will. It is often dieted by those who work with others such as healers, facilitators, and teachers, because it builds the capacity to hold space without absorbing the pain of others.
Bobinsana
Calliandra angustifolia:
The Mermaid of the Amazonas
A tree that grows along the riverbanks throughout the Amazon Basin, Bobinsana is known for her gentle, feminine, and emotionally healing energy. She is often given to those who carry grief, heartbreak, or trauma lodged in the emotional body. She is the tree that holds the most water of all the trees in the Amazon, and is sometimes Sirenita Bobinsana, the mermaid Bobinsana
Bobinsana’s teaching is not about force. She does not purge. She does not overwhelm.
She soothes, opens, and embraces.
Her presence is often described as maternal, both nurturing and clear. When dieted, she brings forgotten feelings to the surface and softens the protective armour we carry around our hearts. Many dieteros report crying without knowing why, or dreaming of old family stories, lovers, or children.
Bobinsana brings the past into view—not to relive it, but to release it.
During dieta, she can appear in dreams as a woman with long red hair, or a river spirit. She teaches through song and dream. Her icaros tend to be melodic, watery, full of flowing movement and tenderness. People who diet Bobinsana often find themselves singing differently—more from the chest, more from emotion than from control.
Bobinsana also teaches empathy, not just feeling your own pain, but recognizing and sitting with the pain of others. Her medicine is deeply relational. It builds bridges between people. It helps facilitators attune more precisely to the emotional texture of a room. In this sense, Bobinsana is not just a plant of healing, but also a plant of connection.
She is said to dissolve the illusion of separation and reminds us how to feel, how to care, and how to forgive.
Abuelita
Banisteriopsis caapi & Psychotria viridis
Maurillio Reis, a dear friend who has been preparing our Medicine in Brazil for the last 13 years, served as the Padrinho of Colonia 5000 for around four decades. Dennis considers Maurillio a true master in cooking medicine, affectionately referring to him as a Michelangelo of Medicine. In the last years, Maurillio has been stepping back from his role, entering retirement and taking a well-deserved rest from his responsibilities as a Padrinho. We received the last medicine from his hands more than 4 years ago.
It was a special blessing to discover that the owners of Florestral are long-time close friends with Maurillio. Last February, Maurillio visited Florestral and prepared a rare and special batch of medicine from vines and leaves harvested directly from Florestral's own land. This precious medicine, made especially for our dieta, consists of five distinct brews with three different concentrations and is cooked with two different species of vines. Each batch carries its own unique properties and ways of working with our bodies and spirits.
An added blessing is that these medicines will have been resting undisturbed for almost a full year before we begin our dieta. During this resting period, sediments slowly settle, leaving behind an exceptionally pure medicine known as "Vinho de Ayahuasca". This purity significantly helps maintain a calm and relaxed stomach during the dieta, creating the space for clearer visions and deeper teachings to arise, distinct from experiences with less refined medicines, where the stomach might tense or brace itself, often leading to more challenging visions, teachings, and unfoldings of the dieta.
We are immensely grateful for the rare opportunity to work with this high-quality medicine, crafted by a master and derived directly from the very land where we will gather and drink.
Having these brews present will offer a little school of Medicine during our dieta for the ones interested.
LOCATION & DETAILS
February 15-27, 2026
Location:
This dieta will be held at the tranquil Florestral Retreat Centre in Dominical, Costa Rica, nestled amidst lush jungle terrain. The centre offers a beautiful ceremonial temple, simple private accommodations, and ample private spaces for quiet reflection and deep connection with nature.
There will also be the option to camp on the lower grounds of the land, close to the Diamante River, providing a beautiful opportunity for those who feel called to a more secluded setting during the dieta. For others, simple single cabins will be available. Each participant will have their own private or secluded space; there will be no shared lodging. The Diamante River runs through the land, and for those who wish, it will be possible to bathe in the river during our time together.
The serene environment supports full immersion in your dieta process, free from modern distractions.
Group Size:
We envision a group of around 12 people, ensuring personalised support and guidance.
Facilitation team:
Dennis Notten will be your main facilitator, supported by a dedicated and experienced team, providing compassionate guidance, ceremonial support, and practical care, ensuring a deeply held space for your transformative journey.
Included in this Deita
Pre-Dieta Preparation
Group Calls:
Two 120-minute calls in the 6 weeks before the start of the dieta to set a strong foundation and refine your intentions for our time together. We'll make sure we are prepared for our time and all that it entails, get to know each other, discuss ethics, and prepare for the dieta.
Optional One-on-One Mentoriship
Personalized support is available before and/or after the dieta for those who feel called to receive more individual guidance on this journey.
In-Person time in Costa Rica
10-day master plant dieta with either Chiric Sanango or Bobinsana
Minimum of 5 ceremonies with the Grandmother medicine during the dieta
All sacred medicines are provided
Private or secluded lodging options
Simple dieta-compliant meals
Arrival: February 14 – one day before we open dieta
Departure: February 28 – one day after we close
Post-Dieta Integration
Group Calls:
Two 120-minute calls in the 6 weeks after the closing of the dieta to support you on your journey of integrating the teachings and learnings of our time into your life.
Optional One-on-One Mentoriship
Personalized support is available before and/or after the dieta for those who feel called to receive more individual guidance on this journey.
Investment
Committing to a dieta is a meaningful step on your personal and spiritual journey, requiring dedication, intention, and readiness. Committing to the dieta initiates your transformative journey, setting the stage for the profound experiences ahead. This is a path that requires time and effort. This commitment marks the beginning of a transformative process that unfolds uniquely for each individual, offering profound opportunities for healing, insight, and personal growth.
Everything leading up to your next dieta is part of the preparation, whether this preparation unfolds over months, a year, or even longer.
Embracing all aspects of life as preparation enriches the experience and helps you fully receive the teachings of the master plants. In this way, patience becomes your greatest ally. If you encounter obstacles during this preparation phase, remember that they are happening for your benefit. Take a breath, pause, and reflect on what message might be held within these moments.
The full exchange fee for this 10-day immersive experience is $7,000, with an early bird rate of $6,250 available until October 1, 2025. This investment reflects the personalised support, high-quality medicine, and intimate group setting, distinguishing it from larger retreats that may not offer the same level of individual attention.
We are committed to making this experience accessible to everyone who feels genuinely called:
• Full Exchange Fee: $7,000
• Early Bird Pricing: $6,250 with application and deposit submitted by October 1, 2025.
• Sliding Scale Options: A few supported spots for those with sincere intention and financial need.
• Payment Plans: Flexible payment arrangements are available. Please contact us at mail@sacredjourney.earth for details.
If you feel a strong calling but face financial constraints, we encourage exploring creative solutions such as community support, additional income opportunities, or crowdfunding. Trust that your path is unfolding as it should. Allow yourself the time needed for circumstances to align, knowing that each moment is preparing you to meet the master plants from a place of readiness and openness.
Why Dieting in Dominical?
Traditionally, master plant dietas occur deep within the Amazon rainforest, but holding this dieta in Costa Rica provides several unique advantages. It significantly reduces travel complexities, allowing participants to arrive refreshed and prepared for deep inner work. Additionally, Dominical’s peaceful environment, combined with simple, private lodging, offers an ideal setting, particularly supportive for first-time dieters or those seeking a gentle yet profound experience.
Dominical’s peaceful jungle landscape offers an ideal setting for deep work, especially for first-time dieters or those seeking a supportive, held experience. If you hear the call, we invite you to apply or reach out to us at mail@sacredjourney.earth