Into the Jungle: Exploring the Maya World of Spirit & Adventure

Escape to the lush jungles and sacred lands of Belize for an extraordinary spiritual adventure. This retreat invites you to explore the deep roots of ancient Mayan culture while nurturing your mind, body, and soul. With a perfect blend of adventure, healing, and spirituality, this retreat is designed to connect you to the earth’s sacred energies and your true self.

Created by Apryl Everett, this retreat is designed to implement more opportunities for adventure and play into your healing process. Apryl has personally found profound sources of spirituality, culture, and healing in Belize. She has curated this experience to take you into an explorative space where adventure and personal growth go hand in hand. Whether you’re seeking transformation, connection to nature, or simply an unforgettable adventure, this Belize Spiritual and Adventure Retreat offers a unique opportunity to engage with both the land and its powerful spiritual traditions.

What’s Included:

    •    9 Nights Lodging: We will be staying in luxurious, fully equipped casitas nestled in the heart of the breathtaking Belizean Amazon jungle. These stylish, private accommodations offer a perfect blend of comfort and immersion into the natural world, providing a serene environment for reflection, relaxation, and rejuvenation. Surrounded by lush greenery and the soothing sounds of the jungle, your stay will be a true retreat from the outside world. Accommodations are shared between 2 to 3 people per room, and booking with a friend is highly recommended for added comfort and connection.

    •    Transportation: All necessary transportation during the retreat is provided, including round-trip transportation to and from the airport as well as travel to all excursion sites, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience.

    •    5 Excursions with Gratuity Included: The retreat includes five transformative excursions led by experienced local guides who are also close friends of Apryl. Each guide is deeply connected to the land, its spiritual energy, and its traditions, ensuring an authentic and enriching experience throughout every adventure.

    •    Meals on Retreat Days: Enjoy freshly prepared, authentic meals on the days of the retreat. The food is sourced locally, focusing on fresh, organic ingredients to nourish your body and soul.

    •    Workshop Curriculum: The retreat includes a guided workshop series on spiritual practices, ancestral healing, and Mayan shamanic traditions. You’ll receive personal guidance and learn about the spiritual significance of the land, connecting with both the local culture and your own inner wisdom.

What’s Not Included:

    •    Flights to and from Belize: Participants are responsible for booking their flights to and from Belize. We recommend arriving a day before the retreat begins to ensure a relaxed start.

    •    Meals on Non-Excursion Days: While meals are provided on retreat days, any meals on non-excursion days are not included in the cost. However, we’ll offer recommendations for local dining experiences, giving you the opportunity to explore Belize’s vibrant culinary scene.

Mandatory Criteria:

To ensure a smooth and enriching experience for all participants, please note the following mandatory criteria:

    •    Physical Health: You must be in good physical shape, able to walk long distances, and cope with the humid Belizean climate. Many excursions involve walking through dense jungles or climbing Mayan ruins.

    •    Dietary Flexibility: Participants must not have dietary restrictions, as we will be dining with native communities and eating traditional meals prepared from locally available foods. This is a chance to embrace the full cultural experience with gratitude.

    •    Comfort with Darkness & Tight Spaces: Some excursions, such as cave exploration, require you to be comfortable in dark, confined spaces. A sense of adventure and openness is essential!

    •    A Fun & Open Spirit: This retreat is about spiritual growth, adventure, and connection. We encourage participants to embrace the experience with a fun-loving attitude and a willingness to step outside their comfort zone.

Excursion Itinerary:

Each excursion is designed to provide a deep, hands-on spiritual connection with the land and its rich cultural heritage. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Caracol: Venture to the remote and awe-inspiring ruins of Caracol, one of the largest Mayan cities in Belize. Known for its significant role in Mayan cosmology and astronomy, this excursion will provide a rare opportunity to connect with ancient energies and explore the ruins’ hidden secrets. As we meditate and reflect, you will be invited to tune into the spiritual presence of the ancestors who once lived there.

• Cave Canoeing & Cave Tubing at Jaguar Paw: Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the underground rivers of Belize. Canoe through majestic caves, and afterward, float in inner tubes through the crystal-clear waters of Jaguar Paw. This experience allows you to connect with the earth’s raw power and cleanse your energy in the sacred waters of Belize’s jungle.

• Horseback Riding to Sacred Xunan Maya Site:  Experience the wild beauty of Belize from horseback as we journey through jungles, rivers, and ancient Mayan paths to reach the sacred Xunan Maya site. This area is known for its profound spiritual energy, and the horse serves as a powerful guide and companion during this sacred ride. No prior horseback riding experience is needed—these horses are very well trained and tame, ensuring your safety and providing a gentle, enjoyable ride through the breathtaking landscape.

• Sacred Maya Fire Ceremony: Connect deeply with the ancestral spirits of the Maya through an intimate and powerful fire ceremony. This sacred ritual will be led by a local Maya healer, a revered guide who holds the wisdom of generations. The fire serves as a conduit for spiritual transformation, offering a space for purification, healing, and intention setting. As the flames dance, you will be invited to release old energy, ask for blessings, and renew your connection with the earth, the elements, and the divine. This ceremony will deepen your understanding of Maya cosmology and shamanic practices, as you align with the natural forces of the land. In the heart of the jungle, surrounded by the ancient rhythms of the earth, you will experience the sacred act of fire—one of the most powerful symbols in Maya culture—bringing clarity and renewal to your spiritual journey.

• ATM Cave Tour: Delve deep into one of the most significant and sacred caves in the Mayan world, Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM). Known for its crystal formations and ancient artifacts, this cave was once a site for sacred rituals. Experience firsthand the mystical atmosphere of this place and connect with the spiritual forces that have shaped the land.

• Why This Retreat Is for You:

  This retreat is not for the faint of heart. It’s a journey into the wild heart of Belize and an opportunity to connect deeply with nature, ancient Maya wisdom, and your own spiritual journey. Through this retreat, you will explore the rich spiritual landscape of the Maya, learning about the interconnectedness of the Underworld, the Current World, and the Upper World—the three realms of existence in Mayan cosmology.

  You’ll gain a profound understanding of how the Maya view the cycles of life and death, transformation, and spiritual growth. The Mayans believed that these realms are not separate but are woven together, and during this retreat, you will learn how to journey through them—through sacred sites, powerful ceremonies, and transformative experiences.

  Whether you are a seasoned traveler or new to adventure, this experience will stretch your boundaries, deepen your understanding of the spiritual world, and provide lifelong memories. By immersing yourself in Mayan spirituality, you will experience a profound sense of connection to the universe and begin to unlock the hidden energies of the earth.

  This retreat is perfect for anyone who feels called to explore their own spirituality, dive deep into the ancient wisdom of the Maya, and connect to the elements in a truly transformative way. Come and step into the energy of the land, the fire of the ceremonies, and the deep wisdom of a culture that has honored these sacred teachings for centuries.

  Spaces are limited to ensure an intimate, personalized experience. This retreat will fill up quickly—reserve your spot today!

Investment Exchange:

$4440 for 9 Nights & 5 Life-Changing Excursions

    •    $1000 Nonrefundable Deposit: Secure your spot with a nonrefundable deposit of $1000. This ensures that we can hold your place and start preparing for your retreat experience.

    •    Further Payment Schedule: A schedule will be set up for the remaining balance. You’ll be informed in advance of payment deadlines.

    •    Final Payment Due 30 Days Prior: The final payment must be made at least 30 days before the retreat starts. All payments are nonrefundable, as we prepare custom, intimate experiences for a limited group.

In Pursuit of Spirit

Bridging Mediumship & Paranormal Investigation


November 28 – December 1, 2025 | Madonna Inn, San Luis Obispo, CA

Enter the veil, honor the unseen, and awaken your connection.

Join Medium Apryl and Paranormal Investigator Mandy for a one-of-a-kind immersive retreat that unites ethical mediumship and paranormal exploration—set inside one of California’s most eccentric and energetically charged locations: the Madonna Inn.

Whether you are a sensitive, seeker, or simply curious about the spirit world, In Pursuit of Spirit is designed to deepen your awareness, expand your skills, and help you connect with Spirit in a way that is both safe and sacred.

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Why the Madonna Inn?

A Living Portal of Color, History & Spirit

The Madonna Inn is more than just a hotel—it’s an energetic marvel. Nestled in the hills of San Luis Obispo, it’s known for its over-the-top, storybook décor and 110 uniquely themed rooms, each designed with bold, vibrant character. From waterfall showers to rock-walled suites, every inch of this legendary location carries its own narrative.

Founded in 1958 by Alex and Phyllis Madonna, the inn was built to be unlike anything else—a feast for the senses that defies ordinary hospitality. But beyond the whimsical interiors, there is a deeper history and spiritual resonance on this land. Over the years, guests and staff have quietly reported unexplained experiences, flickers of presence, and moments that defy logic. It’s a place where the veil feels thin, and spiritual activity lingers gently beneath the surface.

This makes it the perfect setting for a retreat that explores spirit contact, energetic sensitivity, and how to safely and ethically investigate the unknown. Here, the mystical is amplified, and each hallway, each themed room, becomes a potential portal for insight and connection.

What to Expect in the Mediumship Workshops with Apryl

Over the course of three transformative days, Apryl will guide you through a mediumship curriculum that blends intuitive development, trauma-informed practice, and ancestral reverence. Whether you’re just beginning to explore your spiritual sensitivity or you’ve been communicating with Spirit for years, these workshops are designed to meet you where you are—and deepen your connection with authenticity and discernment.

Each session is intentionally curated to create a safe and supportive container where you can explore your gifts without pressure or fear. You’ll be invited to move at your own pace, all while being witnessed and guided by someone who honors both the power and responsibility of Spirit work.

Here’s what participants can expect to explore:

• Foundations of Ethical Mediumship

Understand what mediumship truly is and how to differentiate between imagination, intuition, and true spirit connection. You’ll learn how to develop a strong, clear internal compass that keeps you grounded, safe, and aligned with integrity.

• Energetic Hygiene & Spiritual Boundaries

Learn how to protect and clear your energy before and after Spirit work. Apryl will teach you methods for setting healthy boundaries with the unseen and navigating spiritual sensitivity in everyday life.

• Identifying Spirit Communication Styles

Not everyone receives messages the same way. Discover how Spirit speaks to you—whether it’s through clairvoyance (seeing), clairaudience (hearing), clairsentience (feeling), or other intuitive channels—and strengthen your natural pathways of perception.

• Working With Ancestral and Lineage-Based Guidance

Connect with your ancestral wisdom and explore how your roots, bloodlines, and cultural traditions may shape your relationship with the spirit realm. Learn to work in reverence with your spiritual guides while respecting cultural boundaries.

• Grounded Mediumship Practices

Practice tuning in to Spirit in real time using a trauma-informed approach. Through gentle meditations, guided connection exercises, and partner work, you’ll gain the confidence to begin interpreting messages and holding space for others.

• Decoding Symbols & Interpreting Messages

Receive guidance on how to translate the subtle signs, sensations, and images that come through during readings. Apryl will share tools to help you build a spiritual vocabulary that’s both personal and practical.

• Spirit Ethics, Consent, and Responsibility

Discuss the vital role that consent, humility, and ethics play in spiritual work. These workshops will cover how to responsibly deliver messages, when not to engage, and why discernment is just as important as intuition.

• Somatic Awareness & Trauma-Informed Techniques

You’ll also learn how to stay embodied during spiritual connection—especially important for those who are highly sensitive or empathic. Apryl will teach you how to stay regulated and present when working with intense emotions or energetic shifts.

• Infrared Light Therapy: A Visual Journey into Energetic Healing & Somatic Release

Experience a live demonstration of how infrared frequencies interact with the nervous system to support clarity, emotional processing, and deep relaxation. Through visual stimulation, this practice encourages the brain to shift into Beta and Theta wave states—activating mental focus while inviting somatic release and energetic alignment. Witness how frequency and intention come together to regulate the nervous system and restore balance to both mind and body.

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Whether you’re hoping to connect with loved ones, deepen your own spiritual practice, or one day hold space for others, these workshops will offer both the structure and soulful depth to support your path.

What to Expect During Paranormal Investigations with Mandy

Prepare to step into the unseen and engage with the spirit world through the eyes of a seasoned investigator. Mandy, of Ghost Club Paranormal, brings over six years of hands-on investigative experience to this retreat—offering a grounded, respectful, and thrilling introduction to the tools, techniques, and ethics of paranormal exploration.

Whether you’re a curious beginner or a paranormal enthusiast, Mandy’s approach is inclusive, approachable, and rooted in curiosity and integrity. Her focus is not just on capturing phenomena, but understanding it—and she’s here to teach you how to do the same.

Here’s what participants can expect to experience:

• Introduction to Paranormal Investigation

Mandy will guide you through the fundamentals of what paranormal investigation really is (and isn’t). Learn how to approach spirit communication with a critical yet open mind, and understand the importance of safety, intention, and preparation.

• Hands-On Training with Professional Equipment

Get hands-on with investigative tools such as:

    •    EMF Detectors – Measure electromagnetic fields and identify potential anomalies.

    •    Spirit Boxes – Scan radio frequencies to pick up real-time vocal responses.

    •    EVP Recorders – Capture electronic voice phenomena (unexplained audio messages).

    •    Thermal Cameras & Motion Sensors – Detect shifts in heat signatures and movement often associated with spirit presence.

Mandy will demonstrate how to use each tool responsibly, interpret results, and differentiate between genuine activity and environmental noise.

• Group-Led Investigations at the Madonna Inn

Step into the energy of one of California’s most unique and reportedly active locations. You’ll participate in two guided evening investigations in different areas of the Madonna Inn, where we’ll collectively tune in, document activity, and explore the stories the spirits might want to share.

• Reading the Room: Energy, Atmosphere & Intuition

Mandy teaches you how to pair logic with intuition. Learn how to feel into a space, pick up on energetic shifts, and make observations that go beyond technology—honoring both science and spirit in tandem.

• Spirit Engagement & Respectful Communication

This is not about provoking spirits, but building rapport. Mandy shares how to create respectful boundaries during communication, ask meaningful questions, and leave a space just as sacred as you found it.

• Debrief & Integration Sessions

After each investigation, you’ll gather as a group to reflect on findings, share personal experiences, and learn how to process what you’ve encountered. Mandy will help participants understand how to protect their energy post-investigation and how to document their experiences for continued learning.

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These paranormal investigations are designed to be safe, empowering, and deeply illuminating—perfect for those who want to understand more about what exists beyond the veil while honoring the spaces and spirits we encounter.

What’s Included in Your Retreat Experience:

    •    Three Days of Mediumship Workshops with Apryl Nicole

Learn to connect to Spirit through a grounded, trauma-informed, and ethical lens. You’ll explore intuitive development, spirit communication, energetic discernment, and the sacred responsibility of spiritual work.

    •    Two Paranormal Investigations with Mandy

Experience real-time spirit encounters using investigative tools like EMF detectors, spirit boxes, and EVP recorders—guided by a seasoned paranormal investigator. Each session is structured for safety, learning, and respectful engagement with Spirit.

    •    Daily Spirit Circles & Integration Support

Gather in daily ceremony to reflect, process, and integrate your experiences. These circles are containers of safety, where both the mystical and the emotional are held.

    •    Buffet Lunches (Saturday & Sunday)

Two nourishing lunches are included to keep you energized and grounded.

    •    Retreat Workbook & All Materials Provided

You’ll receive all tools and printed materials needed to support your journey throughout the retreat.

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Retreat Investment Includes:

✓ 3 Days of Mediumship Training

✓ 2 Guided Paranormal Investigations

✓ Ethical & Trauma-Informed Curriculum

✓ All Ritual & Investigative Materials

✓ Spirit Integration Circles

✓ Buffet Lunches (Sat/Sun)

This retreat is open to all levels—from the spiritually curious to the experienced medium or investigator.

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What’s Not Included:

    •    Lodging at the Madonna Inn (Booking a room with friends is encouraged to keep your personal investment cost friendly. Guests are encouraged to book early for access to themed rooms!)

    •    Transportation to/from San Luis Obispo

    •    Breakfasts & Dinners

(Enjoy the Madonna Inn’s world-famous bakery and Gold Rush Steakhouse or explore nearby SLO eats.)

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Meet Your Hosts

Apryl Nicole – Trauma-Informed Medium, Ceremonial Healer, and Spiritual Educator

Apryl is a lifelong medium and intuitive, immersed in the cultural richness of Hawaiʻi and rooted in her Indigenous Filipino and Pawnee heritage. With over a 25 years of professional experience in mediumship, ceremonial work, and therapeutic support, she brings a deeply grounded, trauma-informed approach to spiritual connection.

Apryl’s work is anchored in her lineage as a Shamanic practitioner, passed down through generations. Her healing practice is woven with ancestral reverence, somatic awareness, and the sacred responsibility of spirit work. She guides others through deep emotional and spiritual landscapes using both modern psychological tools and ancient ceremonial wisdom.

In addition to her mediumship and healing work, Apryl serves her Kauaʻi community as a pro bono equestrian therapist, offering healing to foster youth, women recovering from trauma, and those navigating grief. Her teachings in ethical mediumship invite spiritual seekers to explore their abilities with integrity, discernment, and compassion—honoring the power of connection while maintaining sacred boundaries.

She is known not only for her accuracy as a medium but for her devotion to creating spaces that are culturally aware, spiritually safe, and deeply transformative.

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Mandy – Paranormal Investigator and Medium

Mandy is a professional paranormal investigator with over six years of experience exploring some of the most haunted and energetically active sites in the country. As a team member of the widely followed YouTube channel Ghost Club Paranormal, she brings a well-respected and immersive perspective to the field of paranormal investigation. Mandy is also an evidential and trance medium, and has studied under some of the most respected mediums in the world, including Apryl Nicole.

Mandy’s style of investigation combines mediumship with traditional paranormal investigative techniques, developing an approach where intuitive insights from spirit communication are validated by paranormal investigative equipment. Mandy has been actively working to bridge these two worlds, aiming to enhance both credibility and depth of the investigations.

Mandy is passionate about empowering others to explore the paranormal with confidence and purpose—helping them move beyond fear and approach the unknown with curiosity, integrity, and respect. She is dedicated to honoring the history, energy, and spirit of each location, and inspiring others to do the same.

This isn’t just a retreat—it’s a reclamation of your spiritual voice, your intuitive clarity, and your sacred connection to the other side.

Come curious. Leave connected.

Dates: November 28 – December 1, 2025

Location: Madonna Inn, San Luis Obispo, CA

Space is limited. Registration now open.

Lodging is not included in retreat investment. We recommend booking your room asap to ensure stay availability.