We do not have wifi freely available at the retreat as we encourage a "technology-free dieta" while working with Ayahuasca. You may connect your smart phone to the Movie Star or Claro cellular service that we receive in the area to make calls/texts. Phones are fine for taking photos.

If you need to send a quick message to let loved ones know you have arrived safely or for any emergency at anytime, one of our staff members can connect you on their computer so you may send your message.

We take up to 9 guests per retreat. We have 2 western facilitators present in addition to the shaman and his helpers (usually 2 helpers).

Often people may have an intention or several to work with the medicine with. Yet it is not completely necessary as you may certainly leave it broad. For example, your intention could simply be to have the medicine show you what you need to see/experience in order to expand, grow and heal. Intention setting can be a beneficial practice for preparing for the medicine journey as it will guide you into contemplative self reflection on how your life can transform more positively. Although it can be beneficial to have intentions, it is important to try not to bring any expectations. The medicine will always give you what you need, and it will never come in a way that you may think it will. She works in a variety of ways and knows exactly what you need on your path of expansion and healing. With that, you may take comfort knowing that your experience, as unique as it will be, will be perfect for you.

The ceremonies begin at 10:00pm and last until approximately 06:00 - 07:00am. Ideally, you should stay in the maloka (ceremony space) until the next morning, so that you can take part in its energetic closure. Your facilitators will stay in the maloka as long as is needed if you need support once ceremony closes.

Yes, one-on-one consultations with our taita (shaman) are available with an interpreter. Consultations are preferable for when there is a physical ailment that needs to be addressed in the ceremonies. A Taita/Shaman serves more as an energy doctor. They may locate where there is blocked energy in the physical, emotional and spiritual bodies and can help to release these dense energies. The shamans are not here to serve as psychologists. For these nature of questions it is best to set up a private consultation with one of our lead facilitators.

In order to engage with the diet in a safe way, it is very important to prepare your body by cleansing it from any pharmaceutical medications. Pharmaceutical medication could cause an adverse reaction to certain Amazonian plant medicines, or block the effects of ayahuasca.

Certain drugs and medications have been found to not be compatible with ayahuasca. It is essential to stop taking them and give your system sufficient time to remove them from the body, before you begin a workshop. Please consult your doctor if you are in any doubt: you certainly should not suddenly stop taking prescribed medications (including antidepressants) without consulting your doctor. Please contact us for the full detail of incompatible medications.

We recommend to cut out all medication at least one month before and after the retreat, however, the post-restriction will be dependant on each person's healing needs and plant dieta.

Ayahuasca has the ability to clear deep-rooted traumas and unhealthy energies held in our bodies and consciousness, however, people often need a number of ceremonies in order to heal all aspects of self. The causes of our pain and suffering work in layers — and much like an onion — we often need time and patience to clear away layers of pain which have accumulated over a lifetime. It is also important to note that a big part of the healing comes from one's own self-development and dedication — how much you engage in mindfulness practices to heal unhealthy habitual patterns. This can be done by studying respected spiritual teachings, and mindfulness practices.

Please contact us to receive this information.