"What I got from this retreat far exceeded my expectations, the amount of love and care put into your time with them is contagious. I didn’t want to leave.
Danilo is so wise and connected, he really takes the time to help and support you through the journey, giving the words for deep reflection. Ilse is an absolute angel, her warmth radiates into every room she walks into. Her gentleness and presence allows you to really trust and be open. Plus she has the most beautiful voice which I appreciate and loved so much during the ceremony.
The retreat itself was perfection, there is absolutely nothing i would change about it. You really feel like you’re in another world when you stay with them.
Lisa has the most beautiful energy, you feel like you can talk about anything with her. Her and Ilse prepare the most nourishing meals that i still think about now.
And their radiant daughter Gaia, you can’t help but smile when you see her.
Words can’t describe how much i loved my stay with them, I will definitely be returning.
Thank you SO MUCH 💖
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Experiences on Retreat
"We felt so welcomed here and more like friends than strangers. The landscape of the farm is dramatic and beautiful. The food served by Anton was absolutely delicious and the accommodation simple, comfortable and atmospheric.
This first experience for us was made relaxing and accessible by Dominikas preparation and gentle guidance.
We would not hesitate to recommend Astraea Flora to people who are interested in an authentic and more private (limited to 2) interaction in nature."
"Her kindness and cheerfulness are so contagious that, after the integration of the first ceremony led by Ilse, you come to look at life's trials with an open heart and a big smile on your face.
Thank you Ilse!"
"His openness and honesty make you let go of any resistance to self-forgiveness and truly look at yourself through the lens of inner love.
Thanks Danilo!"
"The retreat hosted by From Gaia For You was my first such experience, which is why I could never have imagined what I was going to experience during those days. The hosts, Ilse and Danilo, welcomed me with naturalness, gentleness, openness and authenticity, which helped me feel that I was in a safe place with people dedicated to helping me solve the issues that brought me there. The location itself is a corner of heaven, welcoming and comfortable, ensuring privacy and space to integrate lived experiences.
Choosing From Gaia For You for this first experience was definitely one of the best decisions of my life.
Thank you Isle! Thank you Danilo! Thank you Gaia!"
"I recently had the honour of attending the 4-day plant medicine retreat hosted by the warm and compassionate Ilse and Danilo, with the indispensable support of beautiful Lisa, and it was an experience of a lifetime.
From the moment I arrived, I was embraced into an environment that made me feel both safe and open to the experiences that lay ahead.
The retreat was beautifully coordinated, balancing the right mix of rest and activities. The flow of the long weekend seemed effortless, allowing us to immerse ourselves fully in each moment. Whether we were dancing, laughing, singing, or even crying, there was a sense of communal space and individual respect within every moment.
Staying in Ilse and Danilo’s home added an extra layer of comfort to the retreat. It was like staying with family. The home-cooked meals were not only delicious but also seemed thoughtfully designed to enhance the effects of the medicine, nourishing both body and soul.
Gaia, their beautiful daughter, filled the air with her laughter and joy, adding happiness to so many moments.
The ceremonies themselves were beyond anything I could have imagined—way more powerful and profound. While everyone’s journey with ayahuasca is unique, the care and support provided by our hosts ensured that no matter the path our experiences took, we felt completely supported. It’s hard to express the level of care and attentiveness Ilse, Lisa and Danilo provided; it truly felt like being supported 1000%.
I left the retreat with connections that I believe will last a lifetime and a profound sense of gratitude for everything. Investing in this retreat was, without a doubt, the best thing I’ve ever done for myself. If you are considering a journey of healing and self-discovery, I cannot recommend Ilse and Danilo’s retreat highly enough. I am departing the retreat feeling reborn and eager to begin a new chapter in my life.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
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"I recently had the honour of attending the 4-day plant medicine retreat hosted by the warm and compassionate Ilse and Danilo, with the indispensable support of beautiful Lisa, and it was an experience of a lifetime.
From the moment I arrived, I was embraced into an environment that made me feel both safe and open to the experiences that lay ahead.
The retreat was beautifully coordinated, balancing the right mix of rest and activities. The flow of the weekend seemed effortless, allowing us to immerse ourselves fully in each moment. Whether we were dancing, laughing, singing, or even crying, there was a sense of communal space and individual respect within every moment.
Staying in Ilse and Danilo’s home added an extra layer of comfort to the retreat. It was like staying with family. The home-cooked meals were not only delicious but also seemed thoughtfully designed to enhance the effects of the medicine, nourishing both body and soul.
Gaia, their beautiful daughter, filled the air with her laughter and joy, adding happiness to so many moments.
The ceremonies themselves were beyond anything I could have imagined—way more powerful and profound. While everyone’s journey with ayahuasca is unique, the care and support provided by our hosts ensured that no matter the path our experiences took, we felt completely supported. It’s hard to express the level of care and attentiveness Ilse, Lisa and Danilo provided; it truly felt like being supported 1000%.
I left the retreat with connections that I believe will last a lifetime and a profound sense of gratitude. Investing in this retreat was, without a doubt, the best thing I’ve ever done for myself. If you are considering a journey of healing and self-discovery, I cannot recommend Ilse and Danilo’s retreat highly enough. I am departing the retreat feeling reborn and eager to begin a new chapter in my life.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
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"What a beautiful retreat. Ilse and Danilo are caring, loving, gentle, knowledgeable, genuinely good human beings. Wonderful <3"
"I’ve never been to any type of retreat before, and didn’t know what to expect. However, this was better than I could have ever imagined.
Ilse and Danilo were warm and welcoming from the start. They made us feel so accepted, safe and loved throughout the process.
They guided me through a journey that I would’ve never been able to reach with traditional therapy and self-help.
It’s a financial investment and time commitment to attend the retreat, but I am so glad that I made this decision. "
"I was able to speak to Siddiq and the facilitator Elena before the session and had all my doubts resolved. The session itself is in a tranquil location and I felt very looked after and there has been good communication following and a lot of resources provided for integration. Would highly recommend! "
"Siddiq is extremely well read and offered me, prior to our session, a very useful & helpful collection of esources to both approach the psilocybin trip, integrate it, as well as processing trauma.
But more importantly Siddiq is calm, warm, and grounded. Throughout my stay with Mycosomatic Magic, as well as during the actual trip, I felt that Siddiq was able to assume the role of leader and guide without being condescending or forcing any beliefs or interpretations on me. I always felt that he cared about me as a human, so to speak, and had a basic instinct of respect (in the good meaning of that word).
Siddiq's calm and grounding was also a beneficial resource during the trip itself. When I expressed certain emotions Siddiq did not tighten up or feel uncomfortable with them, but stayed with me fully and just said "let the mushrooms guide you"."
"The setting and atmosphere that Mycosomatic Magic hosted me in was really well tuned for a psychedelic experience; a small rustic communal farm/living space in the hills of northern Spain. Far enough from the road, and enough in nature, to feel the ability to express oneself. Siddiq and Peyton made me feel comfortable and we had a really good talk prior to the session where the reason for the experience, past experiences, and so forth were discussed in more detail. The trip itself was also well handled by my guide, Siddiq, and he was dynamic and attentive and able to adjust the process based on what was going on. "
"This experience has changed my life. It allows you to go to places in your mind that have locked away pain that is still bleeding into you. Then you can address place and stop the bleeding.. Beautiful beautiful experience…
I will return.."
"My dad and I attended the May retreat and from day 1 we felt so welcome, Ilse and Danilo created such a safe, open environment for everyone.
We started the retreat with Kambo and were guided through the process 1 step at a time.
When we had our Ayahuasca sessions, Ilse and Danilo really supported all of our individual needs and experiences. Their home is absolutely stunning and the music they play during the sessions really enhances the trip.
We felt so lucky to be surrounded by beautiful nature and people throughout this retreat.
There were several areas where you could relax and reflect which made it easier when processing thoughts from the night before.
To anyone wanting to experience enlightenment in a safe space with the right people, I couldn’t recommend From Gaia For You enough.
I will definitely rebook at some point in the future when I feel I need to have a reset.
Thank you so much Ilse and Danilo, you’ve truly changed our lives!
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"I shared my experience with Elena in the beautiful El Gastor. I had no idea what to expect, but the beautiful surroundings helped me to relax and welcome the unknown. Then I met wonderful Elena and my worries disappeared. She was amazing at preparing me for the session. Now afterword I understand how important setting intentions was. I didn't have clear expectations, but rather a willingness to discover what I needed the most. And I got to do that! What a journey - full of laughter and crying. Elena was by my side the whole time, supporting me in all the situations. She also was amazing at playing instruments I've never seen in my life :) Thank you Elena for this amazing day, and for all the discussions, wise thoughts, laughter, open-mindedness, and tasty mushrooms :) Say hello to Cosmos!"
"How to put into words Marc, Alex and Vera (as well as all the other incredible, and welcoming humans who have hosted me).
I have returned twice, (which says a lot 🙏🏼😊). I went in March ‘23 and more recently in November. There is a home-like feel to the people and the place like no other.
The experience is always unique, to yourself and everyone else but there is a calmness and safety to the entire experience. I had experienced plant medicine in South America, and I found my time in Tenerife as such a special experience, one of connection, love, humour, self reflection, breakthroughs, understanding. But the main part is how it’s facilitated- that’s different, on each of my occasions, you really do leave as family (as cliche as that sounds!) I’ve never know a retreat to facilitate it so well. It holds a special place to me and I whole heartedly recommend this to anyone who is considering doing plant medicines for the first time, as it’s such a calming and safe environment.
Thank you all again, till the next time!
Kelli 🙏🏼"
"I understand now Mother Ayahuasca always gives you what you need. The manner in which you come to her is the manner in which you get your answer. So present to her with respect and admiration with gratitude and that's what you'll get. There are no mistakes. "
"Everything exceeded my expectations: the location, the food, the warmth of Gloria and Emma, the workshops, ... This is how life should be: late night talks and singing together at the fireplace. The psychadelic ceremony was magical and I feelt truly relaxed for the first time after years of batteling severe anxiety. I recommend it if you want to get to know yourself better and spend time with wonderful humans. "
"Absolutely Amazing - Danilo and Ilse are such loving, caring, guiding and full of compassion and wise words and advices. The entire experience was amazing - from sessions, reviling, singing and awakening your inner deep. They are fantastic musicians and great voice - the one of Ilse is like an Angel singing. Their house is great surrounded by various citrus trees, avocados, garden with vegs a cold stream and woods.
I am very grateful for it all and will be back again for sure. They became my family. Highly recommend."
"I came into this experience with a specific aspect of my life I was hoping to gain insight into — Ayahuasca delivered what I was looking for and so much more. The ceremonies were transformative and we gained a strong bond with the people who shared this journey. This is a place where you can be truly yourself without the fear of being judged. It was the most amazing and strange experience at the same time, to go through such profound happiness and joy, as well as fear and panic, it is so hard to explain. The healing and love I received will forever be in my heart. This journey opened my heart and mind to new possibilities and a better future filled with love and hope. This place and these people are absolutely amazing. I cannot express enough gratitude to the facilitators, Ariana and Colin as well as Dean, Cellene, Sergio and Sally. I felt deeply cared for and supported throughout my experience and I am unbelievably thankful. I will be back again for sure, as the journey has just began for me."
"The integration space Jo holds is incredibly powerful. She challenged me to go deeper and deeper within the medicine process of the week, exactly what I needed.
It would be a lot easier to hold a more passive sharing circle like a lot of retreats do but I feel what sets Ayayni apart is the unconditional truth that is shared by Jo and the other facilitators."
"There is no way to describe how humbling, loving and life changing an experience it was. From the facilitators loving energy and sharp intuitions, to the structure, group therapy and beautiful settings plus the fantastic people I met there has made for a weekend I will never forget.
The level of therapeutic work done in one weekend is nothing short of amazing. I cannot recommend it any higher."
"The most incredible voice I have ever heard. Her music to guide us through the ceremonies was incredible and on the night off she put on a concert for us, she went above and beyond the whole retreat."
"There is not a ratings system in place that would do Ayayni justice. The energy throughout the retreat was truly magical. From the moment of arrival, guests are treated with love, honesty and truth. The team are incredibly open and supportive, each bringing their own special gifts to the otherworldly proceedings. There is a deep respect and understanding amongst the facilitators for each and every process, each and every individual.
There is humor, there is sadness, there is trauma, grief, reflection and empathy. The scale of emotions experienced throughout the retreat is nothing short of spellbinding. Each emotion accepted, nurtured and facilitated by the fantastic team.
Breakfast and lunch each day is provided each day made with love (by the team) and one day we had a beautiful Paella from the restaurant down the road. Very fresh and tasty food all week. The communal meals are at a huge wooden table beside the kitchen, where conversation flows and silence is present.
The all-important integrations each morning are without doubt the best I have ever experienced. If you are open and willing to work on yourself and listen to others, Ayayni will give you a glimpse into what is achievable... if you hold the mirror up and honestly look at your reflection, and that of others.
The breath-work and fire ceremony are both invigorating and reflective, allowing each person a chance to open wide before the beginning of ceremony.
Every participant is naturally guided toward their healing path, and by the time the end arrives, there is not one who is leaving without a more intuitive understanding of their self. If you are looking for a place without judgement; a place to connect with yourself and others. If you are open to the possibility of change and the often difficult path that leads to it, I highly recommend Ayayni, a unique and extraordinary experience."
"The deepest and most profound experience of my life. Invaluable! Will return. Alex, Vera and Marc took great care of me. I feel very grateful "
"I am so deeply grateful to have experienced a retreat with Ayayni. I can’t thank the team enough for facilitating such a loving and compassionate environment where I could allow myself to be at my most vulnerable whilst still feeling completely safe and understood. The experience was truly life changing and I look forward to continuing my journey to healing and power in future Ayayni retreats. The whole weekend was truly magical!"
"I will hold this experience in my heart forever. Everything was great, the organisation, the ceremonies, the medicines, the breath-work, the integration, the depth of the emotional work, the music and the accomodation. There were moments of grief, pain and rage and there was also a lot of laughter. We formed a fantastic tribe over the days that we were together and I look forward to the on-going group support.
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"This retreat was out of this world! I had many expectations about my first medicine retreat, and Ayayni completely exceeded them. The ceremonies were so harmonious, with the live guitar and percussion throughout the night and into the early hours. The medicine was deep and challenging, and yet at other times nurturing. I discovered the depths of my soul during those ceremonies, and I will be eternally grateful for Olimpia's voice, which guided me through.
The integration sessions were beyond what I imagined they would be, as Jo's intuition hit the nail on the head every time and with every participant. Uncovering so much of my hidden truth in one retreat was not what I had expected, and I know that I will be able to use these insights for years to come. I highly recommend this experience."
"I enjoyed my time with the Shamanzon family.
The facilitators were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable in what they needed to do to support everyone.
The accommodation is excellent; a beautiful, clean and comfortable house in a wonderful location with breathtaking views 😍
Delicious food, lovingly prepared, we were well fed!
This was not my first time taking Ayahuasca, but it was my first time experiencing it in mainly silence, which I found quite difficult but I plan to return and attend another retreat with the Shamanzon family.
Thank you all!
Purple
💜 🇯🇲 ♉"
"I participated in their 3 night retreat and was very happy to be called to that place and those people.
The communication was easy and straightforward before, during and after the retreat, also many languages were spoken - so that gave it an easy start. My accommodation was in a single room because I prefer privacy - it was nice, clean, cosy and comfortable. As a matter of fact all the facilities are so much better in real life than on the photos here! The food was plentiful and nutritious, the hosts and facilitators were caring all the time.
For me it was very important to have authentic shamans while doing the medicine, so having Taita Josè Antonio and Mamita Yolimar conduct the ceremonies and being available for discussion only made the experience more valuable and profound.
I shall definitely return and can only recommend Shamanzon, because here one can combine authenticity, deep healing and value for money.
Thank you 🙏🏻"