The Layers of Awakening
February 20 - March 1, 2026
9 nights, 10 days
33 person retreat
Highlights
Uses The Mind Illuminated framework and the Layers of Awake Awareness map for clarity and direction.
Practical, safe, trauma-informed, and results-driven approach. Adaptive guidance that meets you exactly where you are.
A dynamic 10-day blend of: Presentations, Experiential practices, Interactive exercises, Daily small-group coaching.
Expert Instruction - Certified The Mind Illuminated Instructor.
Direct work with mental, emotional, and energetic patterns to support natural, sustainable awakening on and off the cushion.
Methods that actually work! Plus customized adjustments to accelerate progress.
Details
My co-facilitator Holly and I are excited to reveal a powerful new map of awakening. It draws from our direct experience as Finders and mystics, thousands of hours coaching clients and teaching meditation, interviews with advanced practitioners, insights from the world’s wisdom traditions, and the best research available. This retreat is built on real experience, real results, and zero dogma. We prioritize participant wellbeing above all else. No gurus, no hierarchy...just skilled guides and spiritual friends who are here to support your transformation with honesty, integrity, and compassion. Our approach is practical, safe, trauma-informed, and results-driven. We teach proven methods that help you stabilize, deepen, and reliably access the Layers of Awakening while empowering you to live with grounded inner peace in everyday life. And if you need an alternative approach at any point, we’ll adapt the practices to meet you exactly where you are. Throughout the 10 days, you’ll experience a dynamic blend of presentations, experiential practices, movement and sitting meditations, interactive exercises, and small-group coaching. All designed to create fast, stable, and lasting breakthroughs. This is your opportunity to go deeper into awakening than ever before. Why this retreat? This retreat is an awakening accelerator. Crafted to dissolve inner blocks, unlock your most authentic self, and catalyze profound transformation. Using the powerful framework of The Mind Illuminated and our map of the Layers of Awake Awareness, you’ll gain clarity on your path and break through what has been holding you back. You’ll work directly with mental, emotional, and energetic patterns to create space for awakening to unfold naturally, then continue effortlessly in your daily life (“off the cushion”). What makes this retreat different? Daily Rotating Small-Group Coaching: Get personalized, targeted support every single day. Large-Group Q&A With Expert Facilitators: Bring your deepest questions and get clear, actionable guidance. Methods That Actually Work: Learn proven, highly effective practices and receive customized adjustments to supercharge your progress. This retreat is for you if: You’re ready for personalized, high-level support to accelerate your spiritual evolution. You want whole-human awakening, not just temporary states of peace or insight. You’ve felt stuck or plateaued and want help breaking through. You’re ready to deepen your access to Awake Awareness and stabilize a new level of inner peace.
Accommodation
1-Person Private Bahareque Casita
2 Rooms Left
Private room for 1
$3,445 USD total
3-Person Dorm
3-person shared room
$2,445 USD / person
Shared Casita (double occupancy)
4 Spots Left
2-person shared room
$2,780 USD / person
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This powerful training is being held on a private 800-acre pristine valley, in the beautiful rolling hills of Nosara, Costa Rica. We will enjoy exclusive use of this venue equipped with a spacious air-conditioned meeting room for us to gather, a large open-air bamboo structure for movement and meditation practice, a lounge with AC, salt water swimming pool, gardens, juice bar, and trails to enjoy the surrounding nature. Tierramor’s casitas are newly built with all-natural materials. They are enclosed and have a net structure out back for star-gazing or soaking up the sun. Each casita comes with linens and towels, two fans, night lamps, clothing shelves, outlets, WiFi and an outdoor shower. Shared toilets are within a 5-minute walk from each casita, and shared hot showers are located on the main site. An in-room safe for valuables. Eco-friendly, organic shampoo, conditioner and body wash in all of the showers. Onsite staff available to be contacted for issues or emergencies 24/7
Meals
Meals provided
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Diets catered
Vegan · Vegetarian · Organic · Nut Allergy Friendly · Gluten-free
A private chef will prepare farm to table meals (when available) curated to provide warmth and nourishment while on retreat. There will be an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients and healthy, mostly-vegetarian meals with gluten-free and other options available. You will be able to share any dietary restrictions to be passed on to the chef upon registration.
Testimonials
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Host
What's Included
All meals
Lodging
Instruction
Not Included
Travel and transportation costs
Other personal expenses
FAQs
Cancellation policy
The remaining balance for the retreat is due 90 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 90 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 90 days before the retreat begins.
