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A Magical Mystical Tour!
Vision Quest
A vision quest is a transformative journey traditionally undertaken to seek spiritual guidance, insight, and personal growth. Individuals spend time in nature, connecting to the natural world to gain clarity, purpose, and a deeper understanding of one's life path.
The vision quest serves as a profound rite of passage at any time or several times in our lives when we are ready to embrace a deeper connection with ourselves, our spirit, and the environment.
During this retreat, you will journey deep into the mystical landscapes of Costa Rica and into the deep landscape within yourself.
Our retreat combines the ancient practice of the vision quest with a powerful medicinal duo: horses and plants!
This unique experience, guided by the wisdom of nature and the gentle spirits of our equine companions, offers a supportive environment for introspection, spiritual connection, and profound personal growth.
Join us for an unforgettable adventure at the base of the Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna, Costa Rica.
Keep reading to find out more.
Itinerary 2025
Feb 3rd
Day Three
Feb 3rd
Group Zoom Call
Meet and greet your fellow participants during a 90-minute Zoom call.
This interactive gathering will give everyone a chance to get acquainted before arriving in Costa Rica.
The call is scheduled for 4:30 PM EST. A Zoom link will be sent closer to the date.
Day One
Day Three
Feb 3rd
Arrival Dragonfly Awakenings
Orientation Circle
Feb 21st Session One
March 3rd Session Two
All participants are to arrive at Dragonfly Awakenings around 2 PM - Please let us know if you need help with transportation.
(Dragonfly is near La Fortuna, Arenal area of Costa Rica)
Orientation Circle
Cleansing and Releasing Ceremony.
(D)
Day Two
Day Three
Day Three
First Plant Medicine Ceremony
Mindfulness Yoga
Energy Services
(one selection is included for today or on the 8th.)
i. Reiki
ii. Past Life Regression
iii. Mediumship
iv. Massage
Introductory plant medicine ceremony.
(BLD)
Day Three
Day Three
Day Three
Horse Medicine Ceremony
Mindfulness Yoga
Horse Partnering - Your horse picks you for the retreat!
Horse-Supported Chakra Scan
(BLD)
Day Four
Day Seven
Day Four
Horse Riding to Waterfall
Mindfulness Yoga
Horseback riding to a private waterfall.
Non-riders can go by 4x4.
(BLD)
Day Five
Day Seven
Day Four
Second Plant Medicine Ceremony
Mindfulness Yoga
Plant Medicine Ceremony at Dragonfly Awakenings
(BLD)
Day Six
Day Seven
Day Seven
Horse Medicine Elixer
Morning:
Energy Services
(one selection is included):
i. Reiki
ii. Past Life Regression
iii. Mediumship
iv. Massage
Afternoon:
Integration - Meditative Ride to the Arenal River. Non-riders can go by car.
Swim and play with horses in the river.
Evening:
Closing ceremony
(BLD)
Day Seven
Day Seven
Day Seven
Day of Departure
Feb 27th Session One
March 9th Session Two
Depart Dragon Fly Awakenings.
(B)
Your Guides
Denise Murphy
Deborah Draves Legg
Deborah Draves Legg
Denise Murphy, co-founder of Dragonfly Awakenings, is a dedicated medium, past-life regression practitioner, and certified plant medicine integration coach. Certified through The Plant Spirit School. Living in the Costa Rican jungle, she operates a healing, integration, and wellness retreat center. Denise’s journey of transformation bega
Denise Murphy, co-founder of Dragonfly Awakenings, is a dedicated medium, past-life regression practitioner, and certified plant medicine integration coach. Certified through The Plant Spirit School. Living in the Costa Rican jungle, she operates a healing, integration, and wellness retreat center. Denise’s journey of transformation began in her 40s after facing numerous personal traumas. Through psychedelic plant medicine, she unlocked her healing abilities. Denise now helps others find their own healing paths, offering workshops and writing books to guide individuals in their spiritual and emotional journeys.
Deborah Draves Legg
Deborah Draves Legg
Deborah Draves Legg
Deborah Draves Legg is a seasoned coach specializing in equine-supported coaching, integration, and holistic retreats. As the founder of Eponicity, she combines her expertise in transformational coaching with the therapeutic power of horses to facilitate deep personal growth and healing. Deborah is an experienced retreat leader, guiding i
Deborah Draves Legg is a seasoned coach specializing in equine-supported coaching, integration, and holistic retreats. As the founder of Eponicity, she combines her expertise in transformational coaching with the therapeutic power of horses to facilitate deep personal growth and healing. Deborah is an experienced retreat leader, guiding individuals through transformative experiences and helping them integrate profound insights into their daily lives. Her comprehensive approach addresses the mind, body, and spirit, fostering a balanced and empowered path to self-discovery and healing.
Naté Torti
Deborah Draves Legg
Jacqui Ruiz
Nathan (Naté) M. Torti, MA, RCT, is a Transpersonal Wilderness Therapist and co-founder of Wild Art Therapy, a practice he created with his wife, Art Therapist Katie Hanczaryk. Together, they integrate creative expression and wilderness-based healing to help individuals connect with their inner wisdom and the natural world.
Nathan specia
Nathan (Naté) M. Torti, MA, RCT, is a Transpersonal Wilderness Therapist and co-founder of Wild Art Therapy, a practice he created with his wife, Art Therapist Katie Hanczaryk. Together, they integrate creative expression and wilderness-based healing to help individuals connect with their inner wisdom and the natural world.
Nathan specializes in working with young adults, individuals, and families facing complex trauma, substance abuse, addictive behaviors, anxiety, intense emotions, and technology overuse.
His approach combines Wilderness Counseling Therapy with Transpersonal Psychology, grounded in three core principles: everyone is inherently sane, everyone is striving to meet their needs, and everyone is doing the best they can with their current awareness.
Since 2001, Nathan has been designing and facilitating innovative Wilderness Therapy programs, incorporating activities like rock climbing, hiking, snowboarding, and ceremonial practices, as well as therapeutic work with wolves and horses.
Beyond his practice, Nathan serves on the Board of Directors for the Nova Scotia College of Counseling Therapists, contributing to advancing counseling standards and practices.
Jacqui Ruiz
Enrique Molina
Jacqui Ruiz
Jacqui Ruiz has been working with plant medicine for eight years, cultivating a deep relationship that enables her to facilitate its transformative potential during your ceremony. She ensures a safe, secure, and supportive environment, meeting your needs throughout the experience. Jacqui excels at helping you integrate the insights and gi
Jacqui Ruiz has been working with plant medicine for eight years, cultivating a deep relationship that enables her to facilitate its transformative potential during your ceremony. She ensures a safe, secure, and supportive environment, meeting your needs throughout the experience. Jacqui excels at helping you integrate the insights and gifts received from plant medicine, maximizing the benefits of your journey. With experience guiding over 3,400 individuals, Jacqui offers sacred and symbolic ceremonies that foster trust and surrender, enhancing the profound impact of plant medicine.
Enrique Molina
Enrique Molina
Enrique Molina
Enrique Molina is a seasoned horseman, professional naturalist guide, and visionary founder of Arenal Horse Tours. With over two decades of experience in equestrian adventures, Enrique's deep connection to horses and nature has transformed countless lives.
His expertise and passion for horseback riding and sustainable tourism have made hi
Enrique Molina is a seasoned horseman, professional naturalist guide, and visionary founder of Arenal Horse Tours. With over two decades of experience in equestrian adventures, Enrique's deep connection to horses and nature has transformed countless lives.
His expertise and passion for horseback riding and sustainable tourism have made his tours a cherished experience for visitors seeking to explore Costa Rica's breathtaking landscapes.
Enrique's profound understanding of horses as intuitive and healing beings aligns perfectly with the spirit of the Costa Rica Vision Quest retreat, offering participants a unique opportunity to connect with nature and themselves on a deeper level.
Details and Planning
What to Expect
This event is for individuals who are on a quest for inner and outer adventure!
- Lodging at Dragonfly Awakenings are bunk beds with comfortable mattresses and nice linens with shared bathrooms.
- The facility has a hot water-soaking pool, a labyrinth, ceremonial areas, and beautifully landscaped grounds with views of the majestic Arenal Volcano.
- Meals will be mostly vegetarian and chef prepared with locally sourced ingredients when possible.
- Please note: To hold sacred space, we will not be offering alcoholic beverages.
- In the itinerary, B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner.
Vision Quest Pre and Post Retreat Support
- To register for the retreat, Denise and Debbie will schedule a Zoom call to answer all of your questions and ensure that this experience is a good fit for you.
- You will be asked to fill in a confidential medical questionnaire.
- On February 3rd, we will have a Zoom meet and greet so everyone can become acquainted before the retreat.
- Each participant will have a private pre-integration Zoom call with Debbie and Denise intended to prepare you for the Vision Quest.
- Once you return home, we will schedule another private post-retreat Zoom call to support you in integrating your insights gained into daily life.
Travel Suggestions
- Costa Rica airports are San Jose (SJO) and Liberia (LIR).
- Please plan to be at DragonFly Awakenings by 2 pm on March 3rd, 2025. Contact us if you need information on airport transfers. Click here for LOCATION.
- After an experience like this one, it is beneficial to allow time to ease back into public life. Once you get home, it is highly recommended that you allow a few days of downtime.
- We will be sending you suggestions as to how to prepare for the experience.
About the Horses
The horses you will partner with are part of the old herd from Leaves and Lizards! I (Deborah) will be so happy to be working with my equine partners again. They are now part of Enrique's herd and support his horseback riding experiences for tourists from all over the world. The horses are kept in pastures up near Monterry, about a 30-minute drive from Dragonfly Awakenings. No horse experience is necessary.
Details
6 Night Retreat Package
March 3 arrival by 2 pm & March 9 (departure)
Cost: Please submit the contact form for costs
To provide a personalized one-on-one experience, the event is limited to 8 participants.
The retreat includes:
- One private pre and post-retreat integration call
- Two group Zoom 'Meet and Greet' and post-retreat gathering
- Meals as indicated
- Two plant medicine ceremonies and a professional plant medicine guide
- One private healing service (Reiki, Past Life Regression, Mediumship, or Massage)
- Horse riding (although there is no need to ride)
- Equine-supported coaching/integration
- Six nights lodging as described
- Journal
- Professional naturalist guide service
- Mindfulness yoga
- Activities as described
Not included:
- Airfare or transportation to/from Dragonfly Awakenings
- Tips
Terms
- Deposit: A $1000 deposit is due to secure your place.
- Second Payment: By January 15th, 2025, a second $1000 payment is due.
- Final Payment: Balance due by February 3rd, 2025
- Refunds: Refunds are available until December 1st, 2024, less a 5% processing fee. No refunds or credits can be offered after December 2nd, 2024.
- Please Note: Trip insurance is required to attend this retreat. It should cover your travel expenses, the cost of the retreat in the event you need to cancel, and medical care with evacuation to your home country if needed.
Things to be aware of:
- At Dragon Fly Awakenings, you will enjoy the commonality of a very nice bunkhouse.
- Meals will be vegetarian for the most part.
- This type of life-changing trip can take you way out of your comfort zone; we will be there with you to provide the support that you need to flow with your inner shifting.
- All participants will be asked to complete a confidential medical questionnaire. The experience may not be suitable for everyone.
- Weather and other unforeseen circumstances may result in changes in the planned itinerary.
- During your discovery Zoom call, we will ask you why you want to participate in this event.