Amy says, "Going to Arkana was the single most beautiful and transformative experience of my life. I have been to other retreats in different parts of the world and this is hands down the very best." See more
Siddhant says, "I made an excellent decision to come to Soltara for my first ayahuasca experience. I'm not a psychonaut so I had a lot of fear around what's going to happen. I can assure you the staff is very caring and are available for you 24/7." See more
Adelle says, "First, I just want to thank Liberty for her gentle, warm and loving spirit. She made me feel safe and that I was never alone. Just her presence made my experience an even more positive and loving one." See more
Brooklin says, "I have had Augustina administer Kambo, mushrooms and ayahuasca, and each time she explained it, and was very attentive throughout the whole process. I would not use any other sharman" See more
Ester says, "If you ever consider to do any kind of Psilocybin, this is the place to go. The compassion and care that I experienced from Austin and his amazing team of facilitators, including an amazing cook went beyond any expectations." See more
Bryna says, "I wanted an authentic experience, and this was definitely it. I did a 5 day retreat with Rape, Kambo, Ayahuasca and Bufo. I was not very familiar with anything other than Ayahuasca, but as a cancer survivor, I'm SO glad I got to experience the Kambo, although not the most pleasant experience." 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
Angie says, "I attended the retreat not knowing exactly what to expect and knew it was probably best not to have much expectations. I think as far as the ayahuasca ceromony it is a personal experience and I applaud anyone who has the courage to take the step to healing and change." See more
Adrian says, "The moment I stepped into Madrediosa, I felt like I was entering sacred ground. The environment was absolutely magical - deeply peaceful and intentional. Surrounded by the lush Costa Rican jungle, it truly felt like being embraced by Mother Nature herself, creating the perfect atmosphere for profound healing work." See more
Maelene says, "I just finished my 7 day retreat with Gaia Sagrada and wow, what a wonderful experience. The whole trip was beautifully thought out and I felt very secure and safe." See more
Anonymous says, " This retreat marked a pivotal moment in my journey. Engaging in my first ayahuasca ceremony, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the exceptional team that guided me." See more
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