you are invited to
keystone leaders
at imiloa institute
an intimate journey of applied consciousness in the heart of the costa rican jungle
For those whose decisions impact many
The Keystone Leaders retreat in Costa Rica is an invitation-only experience for those who are doing the courageous work that actually moves the needle.
We are curating a focused and on-purpose group of people from various arenas: leaders and policy makers in food systems, education, climate change, government, health care and more.
If you are ready to multiply your impact, amplify your emotional, energetic and psychological capacity, and train your attention to improve every area of your life – I look forward to serving you.
Keystone Leaders Retreats
There is one thing underlying all the issues we face today – from climate change, hunger, and war, to education and healthcare: Human consciousness.
Among all species, and even Earth itself, it’s humans who are confused. The way we think, perceive and operate is the reason for the suffering and destruction we are witnessing in the world today.
The next chapter of humanity will be in the hands of conscious keystone leaders –those offering truly unique work and have a disproportionate impact.
As a keystone leader, you need access to expanded consciousness, cosmic insight, freedom in creativity, and the capacity to take the risks required to apply your insights.
Teo and team have worked with dozens of high-level leaders at Keystone Leaders Retreats. For the first time, we will be hosting this special event in Costa Rica.
Join us for five days in the jungle, to gather in community, anchor your vision into reality, transform who you think you are, and remake your capacity.
So that you can move the needle in your world.
The Team
Keystone Leaders will be led by Teo Alfero, with support of Assistant Teachers Jen Ziegner and Amy Harris
teo alfero
Teo carries an energy that makes something wild in you come alive. His presence alone makes you perk up and shift what you consider to be important.
He is the founder of Wolf Connection, a unique non-profit educational sanctuary that brings people together through direct relationship with rescued wolves.
Teo is a mentor and spiritual advisor to those whose decisions impact many and a teacher of teachers. He recently founded Yolteotl – School of Applied Consciousness and Modern Shamanic Studies.
Teo is the author of The Wolf Connection, What Wolves Can Teach Us About Being Human and curator/author for Transmission: An Anthology on Consciousness, Dreaming and Heart.
He has pledged his life to the expansion of consciousness through over 30 years of deep study of shamanic practices.
Teo works with energy pathways and configurations that are at cosmic and spiritual levels, but have a very practical application in our everyday life. This creates an alignment, a life that is intrinsically bold, strong and present, intentional and powerful in ways that are hard to conceive. His retreats are potent, clear, focused and direct.
Teo is the author of The Wolf Connection, What Wolves Can Teach Us About Being Human and curator/author for Transmission: An Anthology on Consciousness, Dreaming and Heart.
He has pledged his life to the expansion of consciousness through over 30 years of deep study of shamanic practices.
Teo works with energy pathways and configurations that are at cosmic and spiritual levels, but have a very practical application in our everyday life. This creates an alignment, a life that is intrinsically bold, strong and present, intentional and powerful in ways that are hard to conceive. His retreats are potent, clear, focused and direct.
amy harris
Amy is the Creative Director at Yolteotl. She is Teo’s right hand in business and has co-facilitated over 20 ceremonies alongside Teo. Her devotion to this work is driven by a cosmic vision and love for humanity and what is possible for us.
She is skilled at fusing practicality with the subtle realms and has a gift for perceiving, moving and directing energy through the body and into the material world.
Amy is a single mother to a wild vivacious child, who is constantly offering her the opportunity to expand her capacity. Born and raised in the high Rockies of Colorado, Amy has always had a specialized attunement to nature. She brings a cosmic energy, fierce love and wild power.
She is a co-author of Transmission and skilled at fusing practicality with the subtle realms. She has a gift for perceiving, moving and directing energy through the body and into the material world.
Born and raised in the high Rockies of Colorado, Amy has always had a specialized attunement to nature. She brings a cosmic energy, fierce love and wild power.
jen ziegner
Jen is a co-founder and lead coach of Mountains and Marathons. She is a force of clarity and creation. Jen has a vision that can penetrate the fog of culture and see the magic and potential in a person, or any situation she engages with.
She has facilitated over 20 retreats on five continents, taking conscious leaders on life-altering experiences that connect them to themselves, Earth, and what matters most.
Jen has been studying with Teo for more than five years, and is a co-author of Transmission. She is an advocate for life being aligned, and to find joy and beauty in the entire range of the human experience.
She has facilitated over 20 retreats on five continents, taking conscious leaders on life-altering experiences that connect them to themselves, Earth, and what matters most.
Jen has been studying with Teo for more than five years, and is a co-author of Transmission. She is an advocate for life being aligned, and to find joy and beauty in the entire range of the human experience.
Dates
START
25 February 2026
END
2 March 2026
What to Expect
At the Keystone Leaders Retreat, you will learn how to build energy, supercharge it in your body, and direct that energy in a productive way that serves every area of your life. We will work with a range of practices, such as:
- Shamanic movement practices
- Teachings from ancient Mexico
- Drum journeys
- Evening ceremonies
- Time to sit with Teo
- Experiences with waterfalls and with the ocean
- Work with cacao and tobacco medicine
- Intentional time in the jungle
- ...and much more
A Journey into the Rainforest
ABOUT IMILOA INSTITUTE
Our retreat will take place at Imiloa Institute, a luxury retreat center dedicated to transformational experiences in the heart of the Costa Rican rainforest. Immerse yourself in miles of jungle pathways, take a dip in the property’s private waterfall, or relax in the infinity pool that overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Throughout our time together, nature in all of its richness will accompany and amplify our practices and teachings.
You will arrive at Imiloa with a private charter plane, and be welcomed into luxury accommodation – from Geodesic Domes, Bungalows with outdoor bathtubs, to private villas with pools – gourmet plant-based meals, and the sounds of the toucans as a backdrop.
Pricing
The investment for the Keystone Leaders Retreat ranges from $7,500 to $15,000.
Please schedule a call with our team for all room and pricing options and to register.
The biggest trick our mind tells us is that we have time.
We have this whole list of things we want to do, and we trick ourselves into thinking we have time. But in reality, we are human for a blip on the cosmic scale.
Your Questions, Answered
Where does Keystone Leaders take place?
The retreat takes place at Imiloa Institute close to Dominical in Costa Rica.
How do I get to the retreat center?
You will fly into the San Jose International Airport (SJO). From there, we will take a private charter plane and SUV transport to Imiloa. We will share specific arrival and departure times with you upon registration.
Do the ceremonies involve medicine?
We will be working with the medicines of tobacco, cacao, drumming, nature and more.
How does the pricing work?
Private accommodation is $12,500 per person in standard luxury rooms, and $15,000 in villas with private pool. We offer shared rooms at a reduced rate per participant only if you register together with the second person. Schedule a call with us for all accommodation and pricing options.
How do I register?
Keystone Leaders is invitation-only, which means that we connect with each participant individually before registering to make sure that this retreat is the right fit for you. If you would like to join us, please schedule a call here.
I have more questions. Who do I contact?
You can email us at amy@teoalfero.com.