ALLYSA says, "Such an amazing experience! The facilitators are pure magic and supportive as you go through what is a difficult process. The accommodations were very clean and the grounds were beautiful!!! The food was so delicious! Last but not least, the maestros were just ahh…the space everyone holds for healing is unlike no other." See more
Teresa says, "A friend told me about ayahuasca and I decided to try it. Alicia at Mamay was a good hand holder during bouts of indecision. Fear, really. The retreat itself was special, and I felt completely safe." See more
Anonymous says, "If you thinking about doing it just do it! It's am amazing experience in a great environment with awesome people!" See more
Jon says, "Making a fresh start in my career and I was looking for an experience to jumpstart my sabbatical. Based on some discussions with friends, I decided to do an ayahuasca retreat, and after careful research, I settled on Arkana in the Sacred Valley." See more
TRACY says, "There are truly no words for how amazing this retreat truly is. The location is perfect. I stayed in one of the private rooms; it was beautiful and peaceful, and the bed was super comfortable." See more
Matt says, "When I decided on a plant medicine retreat, Gaia Sagrada stood out for me due to its location, legal legitimacy, native shamans, side activities like yoga, meditation, and massage, and a business model that was based on a professional staff, work exchangers, and reasonable pricing." See more
Anonymous says, "I write this 3 months after completing the retreat... Nestled in the serene mountain landscape, under the stars, this ayahuasca retreat provided an ideal environment for a profound and life-changing experience." See more
Ladi says, "I wasn't sure what to expect going into the retreat; it just felt like the right thing to do at the right time. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. The retreat was immaculately curated, and I could truly feel the love and care the facilitators put into every detail." See more
Anonymous says, "I had a lovely experience and valued the subtleties of ayahuasca with facilitator Agustina. As a 58 year old woman, I enjoyed the evening in an amazing setting where I quietly explored and deepened my relationship between myself and the great mother earth." See more
Bryan says, "Everything was pretty near perfect. The setting, the accommodations, the food, the ceremonies, the integration and the activities. I highly recommend taking advantage of the opportunity to partake in a ceremony while staying in a village with and administered by an indigenous group that has been doing this for centuries as part of their heritage and culture." See more
Seenan says, "Shakti was very present, caring and authentic in serving me the medicine. Her practice is very devoted to the actual cause of the medicine and very authentic. Her experience and dedication shows in her work! i definitely recommend her if you are looking for a real blissful and healing experience! Must visit!" See more
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