Meet the Team
The People Behind Casa Nueva
Casa Nueva was founded on a simple belief: meaningful transformation begins with trust.
Behind every retreat is a team committed to creating experiences that are thoughtful, welcoming, and responsibly guided. From your first conversation to your journey home, our goal is to ensure you feel supported, respected, and cared for every step of the way.
Jimmy "Amenadiel" Dragon
Founder | Bufo Practitioner | Teacher | Retreat Facilitator
Amenadiel is the founder of Casa Nueva and serves as a Bufo practitioner, teacher, and retreat facilitator.
With an extensive background in healthcare and years of experience guiding transformational retreat experiences, Amenadiel is dedicated to creating environments where guests feel safe, respected, and supported throughout their journey. His approach is grounded in thoughtful preparation, ethical facilitation, and genuine human connection.
As a Bufo teacher, Amenadiel is committed to mentoring future practitioners and promoting high standards of professionalism, responsibility, and respect for the traditional roots that inspire this work. He believes that exceptional facilitation is built on continual learning, humility, integrity, and compassionate service.
His goal is to help every guest leave with renewed perspective, greater self-awareness, and meaningful tools to carry their experience forward into everyday life.
Amy Dragon
Co-Founder | Kambo Practitioner | Teacher | Retreat Facilitator
Amy is the Co-Founder of Casa Nueva and serves as a Kambo practitioner, teacher, and retreat facilitator.
Drawing on her extensive healthcare experience and passion for serving others, Amy helps create retreat experiences that are welcoming, organized, and deeply supportive. She is committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism, ethical facilitation, and guest care throughout every stage of the retreat experience.
As a Kambo teacher, Amy is passionate about mentoring future practitioners while helping preserve the integrity, responsibility, and respectful stewardship of the traditions she shares. Her teaching emphasizes safety, preparation, continued learning, and compassionate service.
Whether supporting guests or training future facilitators, Amy’s approach is centered on helping others feel confident, cared for, and inspired throughout their journey.
Our Commitment
Everything we do is guided by the same principles:
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Integrity
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Respect
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Professionalism
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Guest-centered care
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Thoughtful preparation
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Ethical facilitation
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Respect for traditional practices
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Lifelong learning
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Meaningful human connection
Every retreat is intentionally designed to provide a welcoming environment where guests can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and experience lasting personal transformation.
