**We’ve been part of 300+ retreats. Here’s what people rarely talk about.**

People often come to an ayahuasca retreat hoping to experience something extraordinary.
A vision. An answer. A breakthrough. A moment that finally makes everything make sense.
But after more than 10 years of working with people and helping organize retreats, we’ve become interested in something else.

**What happens when the ceremony is over, the music stops, and you return to your ordinary life?**

That’s where the real questions begin.
Can you be honest with yourself when nobody is guiding you?
Can you change a pattern you’ve repeated for years?
Can you sit with an uncomfortable truth without immediately trying to turn it into a spiritual lesson?
We’re David and Anna, the founders of DAVIANNA Retreats. We’ve accompanied people from different backgrounds on journeys through shamanic traditions, in Spain and beyond.

And we’ve learned that an extraordinary experience and lasting change are not the same thing.
We don’t believe every difficult moment is a message from the universe. We don’t believe one ceremony can solve everything. And we’re skeptical of anyone who promises you a completely new life in a few days.
What interests us is the person who returns home and begins asking better questions, making different choices, and taking responsibility for their own life.
That’s the kind of work we care about.
We host small retreats in Spain, surrounded by nature, for people who want to explore these questions in a thoughtful, carefully prepared setting.

**Here’s something we’d genuinely love to hear from people who have explored this path:**
What changed you more — the extraordinary experience itself, or what you had to face when you came back to everyday life?

David & Anna | DAVIANNA Retreats

Have been feeling slightly called to this medicine and I’m curious if there’s trustworthy retreats or experiences to be had on the us east coast. I am willing to travel, I am a mom of 3 and getting out of the country is not the easiest feat. Any advice or experiences would be super helpful

It’s so interesting to learn more about this medicine, understand how it works, and discover the wisdom and traditions behind it. The more we learn, the more we realize the importance of approaching it with respect, an open mind, and a willingness to understand its deeper meaning

What should I expect from the ayahuasca experience, and what advice or recommendations can you give me to help me prepare for it?

The first time I went to an ayahuasca retreat, I went alone. I was nervous and scared, and there was so much to navigate. Which place can I trust? Am I ready? What am I afraid to meet?

I trusted my intuition, and I am glad I did. Energy never lies.

But the hardest part for me was not the ceremony. It was coming home, with no one who understood what I was going through.

I came home changed. I couldn't escape into social media or TV anymore. So I dived into yoga, movement, nature, breath, stillness and patience to help me land, and I had to be soft, gentle and loving with myself every step of the way.

That is why I do what I do now. I'm Nathalie, and I work as a ceremony companion: a sober, independent person by your side before, during and after a retreat.

Before: so much to navigate.
During: you are wide open.
After: you come home changed.

I am not a facilitator and not a therapist, and I never handle the medicine. I am there so you feel safer.

The whole story is at ceremonycompanion.com.

And I would love to hear from you: how do you stay open, and still feel safe in everyday life? 🦋

Okay, humbly admitting that I am very new to Reddit, so please forgive me if I’m posting this incorrectly!

We have two transferable spots at Rythmia Life Advancement Center in Costa Rica that we're no longer able to use, and we'd really love for them to go to someone who has been wanting to experience Rythmia.

✨ 2 spots for $10,000 total
✨ Originally paid $14,600 — so that's a $4,600 savings
✨ Choose any available week — no specific dates attached
✨ Credit does not expire
✨ Transfer can be made directly through Rythmia

Rythmia is a highly reviewed retreat center in Costa Rica, currently rated 4.9/5 on Tripadvisor with nearly 3,000 reviews and a Travelers' Choice designation.

I'm happy to provide documentation of the credit and have a potential buyer verify everything directly with Rythmia before payment. I want the transaction to feel completely legitimate and comfortable for both sides.

If you're interested, please DM me and I'm happy to answer questions or provide more information.

And if I'm breaking some cardinal Reddit rule by posting this here, please kindly educate this Reddit newbie.

Hi! I’m Brazilian, and my great-grandmother was Indigenous from the Amazon. She was forcibly taken from her community, and sadly, we don’t know tribe she belonged to.

I feel drawn to explore my roots and learn about Indigenous spirituality, including ayahuasca. I’m looking for a respectful, community-led stay where I can learn from the hosts and experience more than just the ceremonies.

I’m planning roughly a week in early 2027. Does anyone have recommendations for communities or Indigenous organizations to contact directly? I’d especially appreciate firsthand experiences—what you valued, what to watch out for, and whether the community truly led and benefited from the visit.
Thanks! I speak Portuguese and English.

La preparación ayuda a llegar en mejores condiciones físicas y emocionales; Hidratación adecuada,Comidas ligeras y fáciles de digerir,Descanso. Que tan importante es?

I'm one of the co-founders of Nectara non-profit, sharing this here.

Many of you put real care into preparing guests for the dieta and holding them through ceremony. The weeks after they fly home can be harder to reach, when the retreat is over and life picks back up. We built Nectara as a free preparation and integration resource that can sit alongside the support you already offer, and we'd be glad to have you join us as a Steward of Care for the space.

Our resources were created with plant medicine work at their foundation, so much of what's there will feel familiar to your guests.

It's a light thing to join. You add a link to Nectara in the materials you send before and after a retreat. Your guests then get free access to 500+ human-written resources, a peer community, courses, guided pathways, and 7 to 10 live events a month with vetted practitioners. If someone needs more support once they're home, they can apply for a subsidized 1:1 coaching scholarship.

Our hope is simple.

More support around each journey, and better harm reduction across the space. Joining is free. You can give an optional $5 to $100 a month if you'd like, and we also have paid partner tiers for centers who want to help our mission while elevating their care.

Nectara is peer and community support and doesn't replace therapy or medical care.

If it feels like a fit, you can sign up at nectara.org/organizations. I'd also love to hear how you support guests once they've gone home.

And if you're a journeyer reading this, you're welcome to share it with a center you trust.

UPCOMING RETREAT DATES
October 12–26, 2026
November 16–30, 2026

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Small-group Ayahuasca retreats near Iquitos, Peru.
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Check at our website: https://www.lighthouseayahuasca.org

Love & light beautiful souls ✨

Hey there,

You can learn more about the retreat here.

Feel welcome to ask me any questions about it.

Kumankaya is a deeply special place to me, a place where I got married and have spent months of my life. It is the best place I know of to sit with ayahuasca.

With Care and Love,

Jordan

I am hosting our first Sacred Path retreat outside of Iquitos. It is a small group, 1-3 people, 3 week work exchange retreat, with a week of preparation, a week of 3 ceremonies, followed by a week of integration. Guests will help out around the place a few hours during the 1st and 3rd weeks, doing gardening, light maintenance around the property, and helping in the kitchen. The cost of the retreat is $800.

The first retreat starts soon on Sept 21 with others to follow. Please see the page or message me for more details. Many blessings 🙏

I am also looking for 1 or 2 long term volunteers, 3-6 months, that are interested in living in a small community and helping out with my place. I also have some good friends who live close by on 2 other properties so there are lots of things going on. Reach out if you are interested.

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Hummingbird Healing Center We have been helping people improve their lives since 2010. For those serious about their personal growth, this is the place to be.

Rejoignez-nous au cœur de l'Amazonie péruvienne pour une diète traditionnelle des plantes maîtresses amazoniennes à l'Inti Eco Lodge, près d'Iquitos.

La diète des plantes maîtresses est au cœur de la retraite. Plutôt que de suivre un programme de cérémonies fixe, chaque participant est accompagné individuellement en fonction de son cheminement, de la plante qu'il choisit et de l'évolution de son expérience.

Cette retraite inclus :

🌺 Dieta individuelle avec des plantes maîtresses
🌺 Cérémonies sacrées du tabac amazonien
🌺 Cérémonies d’ayahuasca
🌺 Soins traditionnels à base de plantes amazoniennes 🌺 Bains de plantes médicinales et de purification
🌺 Accompagnement individuel par la curandera Anita 🌺 Soutien quotidien tout au long de la retraite
🌺 Immersion totale dans la jungle amazonienne

Nous accueillons des petits groupes de 5 personnes seulement, permettant à chacun de bénéficier d’un accompagnement personnalisé et attentif.

📍 Inti Eco Lodge · Amazonie péruvienne, près d’Iquitos

📅 19 octobre – 2 novembre

📅 9 – 23 novembre

Intéressé(e) par cette retraite ? Envoyez-nous un message privé ou consultez le lien dans notre bio.
www.intiecolodge.com

🌿 A Journey Into the Peruvian Amazon - Ayahuasca Experience🌿

Have you felt called to step away from the noise of everyday life and journey deep into the Amazon—to reconnect with yourself, with nature, and with something deeper?

We’re opening a small number of spaces for two upcoming trips to the Peruvian Amazon, centered around traditional Ayahuasca ceremony, Kambo, and Amazonian culture.

✨ October 2026 — Oct. 1 - Oct. 12
✨ January 2027 — Jan. 11 - Jan. 21

This is an opportunity to slow down, listen inward, experience the beauty and traditions of the Amazon, and approach plant medicine with intention, humility, and respect.

For those who feel called to explore their inner world, work through difficult experiences, deepen self-awareness, and reconnect with the Earth, this may be a meaningful journey.

🌱 Authentic Amazonian cultural experience
🌿 Traditional Ayahuasca ceremonies
🐸 Purifying Kambo ceremonies
🌎 Immersion in the rainforest
🌀 Time for reflection, connection, and personal exploration

This journey is not a promise of a cure or a replacement for professional medical or mental-health care. Ayahuasca can be intense and is not appropriate for everyone, so participation requires thoughtful preparation and screening.

If you feel a genuine calling to make this journey, send me a private message and i’ll share the details, dates, preparation, and what to expect.

Come with an open heart. Come with respect. Come ready to listen. Come and see what nature can teach you. 🧿

For those looking to sit in ceremony in Utah, particularly Northern Utah, there is a small community offering this work in a religious and intentional setting.

Feel free to DM me if you'd like more information. 🙏

Amanecer y ayahuasca… 
Dos momentos que me recuerdan la belleza de volver a empezar. Cada amanecer trae una nueva oportunidad de respirar, agradecer, escuchar nuestro interior y conectar con la vida desde un lugar más consciente.

Para mí, la experiencia con ayahuasca no termina en la ceremonia; continúa en cada amanecer, en cada aprendizaje y en la manera en que elegimos vivir lo que descubrimos dentro de nosotros. 🙏🏼

Info Link https://www.ayahuascaaventura.org/en/retiroperu

About the Retreat

The Master Plant Retreat in the Amazon Rainforest of San Alejandro, Peru, is held with the intention of sharing ancestral sacred medicines with love and respect. Ayahuasca Aventura returns to Peru after its last retreat in April 2019, returning to the place where it was born and where it received permission to share medicine in Mexico.

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The retreat is led by Master Carlos "Chichi" and his family, Master Carmen "Jaguar" and Master Cristian "Cricri." Chichi has over 25 years of experience as a medicine man, diet guide, and alchemist, preparing Ayahuasca recognized worldwide as being of the highest quality, shared in more than 40 countries. Their work in preparing sacred medicines has led them to create and share Yopo, Yopohuasca, Wairahuasca, ChocoHongos, Huancahui sacha, Machinga, Clavohuasca, Sananga, Chirisanango, Renaquilla, Bobinsana, Ayahuma, Piñon Colorado, Tobacco, Coca Leaf, San Pedro, Bufo Alvarius, Camalonga, Ayahuasca Cielo, Ayahuasca Jaguar, Ayahuasca Trueno, and more than 40 types of rapé.

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Place

The retreat will take place in the Amazon Rainforest of San Alejandro, at the San Alejandro Medicine House, located 3 hours away from Pucallpa, Peru.

Lodging

Casa Medicina San Alejandro has 10 rooms for 20 people, a dining area, bathrooms with plumbing, electricity, and a maloca for ceremonies.

Extras

During the retreat, the food offered will be free of fats, chemicals, salt, and sugar.