Come home to yourself with the
Power of Living Foods: Transforming Body, Mind & Spirit

At Pura RAW Vida (Pure Raw Life), we honor the body’s innate intelligence and its natural ability to heal. Rooted in cutting-edge epigenetics and ancient wisdom, our retreat offers a sacred space where raw, plant medicines, mindful practices, detox protocols, and vibrational nourishment come together to ignite deep regeneration on every level.

This experience is a return to your essence. Through mindful practices and a heart-centered community, you’ll reconnect with the feeling of truly thriving—not just surviving. Come home to your body, awaken your spirit, and nourish your soul.

Whether you’re facing chronic illness, fatigue, or emotional heaviness, this retreat provides the tools and support to begin anew. You will savor high-vibrational meals, engage in gut-healing detox protocols, and explore workshops on cellular healing and the electrical nature of the body. Daily movement and grounding practices help you reconnect with yourself, while spiritual nutrition sessions reveal food as a gateway to higher consciousness.

Our philosophy embraces food as alchemy and nourishment as medicine. Fresh, enzyme-rich living foods carry life force that recharges your internal ecosystem, blending modern science with ancient spiritual knowledge. When your food is alive, so are you.

“Food is medicine, breath is a bridge, presence is power.”

This is not a vacation—it’s a sacred homecoming to your most authentic self.

Tucked within the lush jungles of Puerto Viejo Costa Rica embraced by the rhythm of the Caribbean Sea and Afro-Indigenous culture, you are invited to reclaim your inner wild, your sacred voice, and your embodied truth.Each day begins in silence and presence. With meditation, breathwork, and grounding movement—Kundalini, yoga, and intuitive dance—you calm your nervous system and awaken your inner wisdom. Your living breakfast, rich in enzymes and prana, nourishes your cells and lifts your energy from within.This retreat is designed to support transformation on every level of your being. Healing raw meals, deep detox tools, and plant-based therapies nurture your physical body. Journaling and emotional release practices free the mind. Sacred ceremonies and nature immersion awaken the spirit.

Optional plant medicine add-ons offer deeper layers of healing:

Cacao ceremonies open the heart and foster emotional release, connection, and self-love. Mushroom journeys (psilocybin) catalyze creativity, clarity, and soul-deep insights while gently guiding you through emotional release. Ayahuasca invites deep soul healing and expanded consciousness, clearing trauma and illuminating your purpose. Kambo, a powerful frog medicine, purifies the body, resets the immune system, and clears emotional and energetic stagnation. These potent allies are offered in safe, ceremonial settings and always remain optional—respectfully integrated to meet you where you are on your healing path.Throughout your journey, sound healing, nature immersion, and daily rituals allow you to rest, release, and rewire. You’ll come home to yourself through earth medicine, soul connection, and deep nourishment.Evenings invite sacred closure: cacao circles to open the heart, fire rituals to release what no longer serves, sound baths for deep restoration. Beneath the stars, you remember:You are not broken. You are becoming whole.

You are your own healer

Your body remember

Why Detoxification Matters

Our bodies accumulate toxins daily—from air, food, water, and products. Detox allows your self-healing system to flush out these harmful substances, making space for rejuvenation. Fatigue, mental fog, bloating, and skin irritation are your body’s call for help.“These symptoms are your body asking for help. The answer begins with detoxification.”Nourish Your Body and SoulEnjoy vibrant plant-based, enzyme-rich meals crafted with love and intention. Breakfasts might include creamy chia pudding or green goddess bowls; lunches feature rainbow raw wraps and cultured cashew cheese; herbal tonics and golden mylks support your detox and vitality throughout the day.

Meet Gitte one of your guides

Gitte is a former fashion director turned holistic nutritionist and spiritual wellness guide. After years in the fast-paced world of fashion left her burnt out and unwell, she turned inward—discovering the healing power of raw living foods, detoxification, and spiritual nourishment.
Her own transformation, sparked by a single green juice and a chance meeting with wellness pioneer Paul Bragg, inspired her to help others reclaim their vitality and joy. Today, Gitte blends ancient wisdom with modern nutritional science to guide others back to balance—body, mind, and spirit.
With deep presence and intuition, she helps you reconnect with your true self through mindful nutrition, emotional release, and soul-centered practices.

Ready to Reclaim
Your Wild—and Reclaim Yourself

 Step into the healing magic of the jungle, where the Earth holds you gently, nourishes you deeply, and guides you back to the truth of who you are. Pachamama knows the way. This is your invitation to come home—to your body, your spirit, your wild essence. Join us in this sacred space where transformation unfolds naturally, where you’re lovingly supported in awakening your vitality, clarity, and joy. Book now to reserve your place in this intimate, life-changing retreat. This is a homecoming—a return to your most authentic self

What’s Included Your retreat embraces every aspect of your healing journey with nourishing plant-based meals, sacred cacao and Temazcal ceremonies, soothing sound healing, somatic movement, Kundalini yoga, invigorating jungle hikes, transformative workshops, natural therapies, and eco-friendly accommodations. Every detail is thoughtfully designed to support your sacred transformation from the inside out

Accommodations & Atmosphere

Sleep Where the Jungle Meets the Sea
Your retreat home rests gently where the wild Caribbean jungle kisses the sea. Here, time slows. Nature embraces you, softens your breath, and guides you back to stillness. This is where the mind quiets, the body exhales, and the soul remembers what it means to simply be
Choose from tranquil beachside bungalows, open-air jungle lodges, or eco-luxury suites—each space designed to flow with the rhythms of the land. Natural wood architecture, hand-carved shutters, billowing mosquito nets, and organic cotton linens create an atmosphere of grounding simplicity. Some rooms feature rain showers under the stars; others open onto wide verandas where toucans call at sunrise and sloths drowse in the treetops
Wake to the haunting chorus of howler monkeys echoing through the canopy. Watch as blue morpho butterflies shimmer past your doorway, their wings catching the early light. Hummingbirds hover like tiny heartbeats among tropical blooms. Life moves gently here, but it pulses with wild, vibrant beauty
Let your senses settle. Sway in a hammock beneath whispering palms. Feel the ocean breeze drift through your room, mingling with the earthy scent of rain-kissed leaves. At night, the jungle hums its lullaby—crickets, rustling fronds, the distant murmur of waves—rocking you into the deepest, most natural sleep of your life
This isn’t luxury as you know it. This is luxury for your nervous system: quiet, safety, breath, belonging. Space to release. Space to reconnect. Space to come alive again
Wake with the sun. Sleep under starlit palms. Here, the jungle cradles you—and you remember how it feels to be held

Getting Here

Your journey to the jungle begins . To join us in paradise, fly into San José International Airport (SJO) in Costa Rica. From there, you have two options to reach our retreat nestled on the lush Caribbean coast near Puerto Viejo. First, you can choose a comfortable shared or private shuttle arranged directly from the airport or your San José hotel. The drive takes about 4.5 to 5 hours through mountains, rainforest, and local villages—a perfect way to begin tuning into the rhythm of the land. Alternatively, for a faster route, take a short domestic flight from San José to Limon Airport (approximately 45 minutes), followed by a one-hour drive to the retreat center. We will gladly assist in arranging both legs of your journey, including airport transfers

Retreat Packages: Choose Your Path to Renewal

-*4 Soul Reset $,444 – $2,444 USD (depending on accommodation) Experience a gentle yet powerful designed for those with limited time but a strong desire to. The Soul Reset provides purification, nourishment, and reconnection, perfect for reawakening your senses and returning to your center. Includes:** - 3 nights / 4 days-lux accommodation - 3 daily raw plant-based meals, fresh juices & herbalics - Opening cacao ceremony + sound bath - Daily movement, meditation & detox practices - Nutritional guidance - Guided jungle immersion or beach journey - Optional healing sessions & plant medicine add-ons

7-7 Deep Nourishment $2,444 – $3,444 USD (depending on location & lodging) Embark on a full-body, mind, spirit cleanse designed to reset your inner systems and deepen your connection to nature and self. This program is ideal for those seeking clarity, healing, and sustainable transformation. Includes: - 6 nights eco-lux accommodation - 3 daily high-vibrational meals, fresh juices & detox elixirs - 2 ceremonies (acao + sound healing, with optional plant medicine) - Daily breathwork, somatic movement & journaling - Workshops on cellular & spiritual nutrition - Nature immersions: jungle hikes, beach visits, surfing, or snorkeling

Full Reset & Rebirth** $4,444 – $5,555 USD (based on accommodation)

Join a sacred two-week immersion aimed at realigning your nervous system, clearing energetic stagnation, and catalyzing deep transformation. This experience offers a full-body recalibration to support your return to vitality and. Includes: - 13 nights of eco-lux jungle or beachside accommodation - Raw plant-based cleansing meals, herbal elixirs & detox protocols - 4 guided ceremonies (cacao, sound healing, Temazcal, and 1–2 optional medicine journeys) - Personalized one-on-one detox support & integration coaching - Energy work, gut & lymphatic cleansing - Take-home tools for long-term integration & self-healing

-Month Soul Immersion $7,777 – $8,888 USD (depending on accommodation) Engage in a complete soul pilgrimage for those ready for profound, lasting transformation. This program is highly recommended for individuals healing chronic illness, emotional trauma, or seeking a major life reset. Includes:** - 28 nights of eco-lux accommodation - Fully personalized detox & nourishment plan - Weekly one-on-one mentorship sessions with Gitte - Unlimited access to all, workshops & healing add-ons - Optional creative mentorship, trauma release, or nutrition coaching focus - Ongoing community support & integration pathway --- Feel free to ask if you need any other changes

Payment & BookingTo secure your space, a non-refundable but transferable deposit of $444 USD is required. The remaining balance is due 30 days before the retreat start date.Payment plans are available upon request—we’re committed to making this journey accessible for those who feel the call.Cancellation Policy:Cancellations made 60+ days prior to the retreat are eligible for a refund (minus the deposit).Cancellations within 60 days of the retreat are non-refundable, but your deposit can be transferred to a future retreat.If we must cancel due to unforeseen circumstances, you will receive a full refund or a credit toward a future retreat.Ready to Reclaim Your Vitality?Step into your wild, radiant self. Your journey awaits.Book now or reach out with any questions—we’re here to walk with you every step of the way

What You Can Expect

Many guests arrive feeling stuck, burdened by chronic conditions, emotional heaviness, or exhaustion, and leave with a profound sense of renewal. The living, high-vibrational foods we provide don’t just nourish—they activate your body’s innate healing intelligence. Coupled with deep detoxification, emotional release practices, and supportive ceremonies, you can expect transformational shifts that may support healing from chronic autoimmune diseases, systemic inflammation, heavy metal and toxin detoxification, reversing “incurable” conditions through cellular regeneration, restoring gut health, alleviating fatigue and hormonal imbalances, clearing brain fog, balancing blood sugar, normalizing blood pressure, healing skin conditions, releasing emotional trauma, breaking cycles of anxiety and depression, strengthening immunity, resetting respiratory health, alkalizing the body, supporting detox organs, enhancing spiritual clarity, reconnecting with your body’s wisdom, and empowering sustainable lifestyle changes for lifelong vitality and joy.

Sustainability & Ethical Practices

We honor the sacred land and cultures that host us. Nestled in the lush jungles near the Caribbean Sea, our retreat embraces eco-conscious living and deep respect for Indigenous wisdom. Our accommodations harmonize with nature, using sustainable materials, solar power, and water-saving systems. Meals are crafted from locally sourced

Optional Plant Medicines: Deepen Your Healing Journey

At Pura RAW Vida, we honor your unique path and empower you to choose what feels right for your body, mind, and spirit. Our sacred plant medicine ceremonies—including Ayahuasca, Kambo, Mushroom journeys, and Cacao circles—are completely optional. However, we highly recommend exploring these powerful allies if you’re ready for a deeper, more lasting transformation. These medicines help release deep-seated emotional and energetic blockages often underlying physical symptoms, expand consciousness awakening clarity, creativity, and soul connection, amplify detoxification processes supporting your body’s natural intelligence and immunity, integrate mind, body, and spirit aligning you with your highest truth and vitality, and offer profound breakthroughs that catalyze healing long after the retreat ends. Our ceremonies are held in safe, supportive environments led by experienced facilitators who honor your individual process with care and respect. Whether or not you participate, your retreat experience will nourish and support your healing at every level. The choice is yours—your journey is sacred.

Healing is never a solo journey at Pura RAW Vida. Our retreat fosters a warm, supportive community where lifelong friendships blossom. Through group sharing circles, communal meals, and shared ceremonies, you’ll connect deeply with others walking similar paths. This heart-centered environment holds space for vulnerability, empowerment, and genuine belonging. Our support continues beyond the retreat, with online integration groups, follow-up calls, and ongoing mentorship to help you sustain your transformation. Here, you’re never alone—you’re part of a tribe dedicated to growth, healing, and conscious living.

Join us to purify and renew your life.

What Our Guests Are Saying: Real Transformations & Healing Journeys
“At Pura RAW Vida, I discovered a level of healing I never thought possible. The living foods nourished me down to my very cells and helped my body start to heal from chronic autoimmune issues that conventional medicine couldn’t touch. I came in skeptical, but this food truly cured what I believed was incurable.” — Mickal M.
“This retreat completely changed my life. After years of fatigue and endless doctor visits, the combination of raw plant medicine, detox protocols, and sacred ceremonies gave me new energy and clarity. For the first time in a long time, my body stopped fighting itself—I feel alive, whole, and free.” — Carl M. Simrock
“The meals here aren’t just food—they’re medicine. I experienced a deep cleansing and emotional release I hadn’t expected in just a few days. The loving support and guidance from Gitte and the community made this journey safe and empowering. If you’re ready to heal beyond the surface, this is the place to be.” — Lena Keel.
“Pura RAW Vida helped me reclaim my body and spirit, even helping me step away from high blood pressure medication. The plant-based, enzyme-rich foods reset my digestion and lifted a mental fog that had clouded me for years. This was truly soul-deep healing, and I’m forever grateful.” — David Swif.
As Gitte often says, “This is about helping you heal yourself.” I came away from the retreat knowing deep in my heart how my body is constantly working to heal—it just needed the right support.” — Bonnie Ray Thomason

What Our Guests Are Saying

Real Transformations & Healing Journeys

Real Stories of Transformation

"At Pura RAW Vida, I experienced a level of healing I didn’t think was possible. I had been struggling with autoimmune issues for years—exhausted, inflamed, on multiple prescriptions with no real improvement. After just a few days of eating truly alive, enzyme-rich food, something shifted. My body began to respond. I started tapering off my medications, with my doctor’s support, and for the first time in years, I feel like I’m finally healing from the inside out."
— Mickal M.

"This retreat changed everything. I came in drained, burned out, and frustrated with the medical system. The raw plant foods, detox protocols, and sacred ceremonies helped clear out years of built-up stress and toxins. My energy came back, my mind cleared, and my symptoms eased. It felt like my body finally stopped fighting and started working with me. I’ve never felt so alive.”
— Carl M. Simrock

"The meals here aren’t just nourishing—they’re medicine. I experienced deep physical and emotional release in just a few days. My digestion reset, chronic bloating disappeared, and I had the most restful sleep I’ve had in years. What made it even more powerful was the support—Gitte and the team create such a loving, non-judgmental space for healing. This isn’t just about food; it’s about returning to yourself."— Lena Keel"Coming to Pura RAW Vida helped me take my life back. I’d been on high blood pressure medication for over a decade, constantly fatigued and disconnected from my body. Within a week of eating this way, I felt more mental clarity, emotional lightness, and physical energy than I had in years. With the right guidance, I was able to start reducing my meds safely. This food woke something up in me I thought I’d lost."— David Swif"As Gitte always says, ‘This is about helping you heal yourself.’ That finally clicked for me here. I left the retreat with a deep knowing that my body had always been trying to heal—it just needed the right environment, the right nourishment, and the space to rest. I’m not the same person I was when I arrived, and I’m so deeply grateful."— Bonnie Ray Thomason

The jungle is waiting. Are you ready to rise?

This isn’t just a retreat—it’s a sacred return.

A return to the truth of who you are beneath the noise and the numbness.
A return to vibrant health, radiant energy, and soul-deep clarity.
A return to the Earth, to the breath, to the wisdom that lives in your very bones.

Here, in the heart of the Caribbean jungle, healing happens in harmony with the natural world.
The ocean tides cleanse your energetic body. The jungle canopy quiets your mind. The plants speak in frequency. The animals remind you how to move with presence.
You’re not just visiting nature—you’re being reclaimed by it.

Each day, you’ll rise with the sun and walk barefoot on the Earth.
You’ll drink structured spring water and eat foods grown with sunlight and sacred intention.
You’ll sweat your grief into the fire, dance your joy into the stars, and lie beneath a canopy of ancient trees that have witnessed thousands of transformations.

Through the sacred elements—Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Spirit—you’ll purify deeply:

The Earth will ground you, feeding your body with minerals and calm.
The Water will cleanse you, flushing toxins and softening old pain.
The Fire will ignite your courage and transmute all that no longer serves.
The Air will remind you how to breathe again—with presence, with trust.
And Spirit—the invisible thread—will guide you gently back home to yourself.

You’ll work with plant allies that carry ancient intelligence:
Cacao to open the heart, mushrooms to open the mind, Ayahuasca to open the soul.
You’ll detoxify not just your body, but the emotional weight and spiritual stagnation that’s been keeping you stuck.

You’ll be held—in ceremony, in sisterhood, in the sacred arms of nature herself.

✨ This is elemental healing. Wild medicine. Jungle alchemy. ✨
And through it, you’ll remember that healing isn’t something you find—it’s who you are when nothing is in the way.

So if your body is aching for release, if your spirit longs to exhale, if your soul is calling for more—listen.
Say yes to the wild. Say yes to your rebirth. Say yes to your healing.

This is your invitation to come home.
Come home to your truth. Come home to your power.
Come home to the Earth—and to yourself.

Services at Pura RAW Vida.

Transformational Retreats (In-Person)

Dive into multi-day immersions in the heart of nature—where raw, plant-based meals meet sacred ceremonies and mindful movement. Our retreats offer:

Eco-lux accommodation nestled in jungle or beach settings
Healing raw, enzyme-rich cuisine, fresh juices, and herbal tonics
Daily detox protocols, breathwork, meditation, and movement practices
Opening cacao ceremonies, sound healing, Temazcal, and optional plant medicine journeys
Guided nature immersions and personalized integration support