Star River Sanctuary

The nature and land here is incredible. So beautiful! Lots of magical powers here and the land is very, very well tended to, you can feel it. The garden is beautiful as well. The domes are incredible. The bed in the cabin was super cozy. The food was delicious. Everything was tended to. The water was so incredibly delicious. They are still building the space, so I can't wait to see what it looks like when it's done! A shelf and some body soaps in the bathrooms would be a nice touch. And more thicker mats in the dome. Otherwise everything is well furnished.

If I could give ten stars I would. The level of integrity, wisdom and compassionate love that emanates from both Darcy and Robin is unique in my opinion. The work they are doing is important and life affirming. If you are sitting on the edge, waiting to commit, then please take these words to heart, and if your heart agrees, take the leap and book yourself into one of their retreats.

Blessing to all.

I feel Darcy and Robin did many things well--organizing the sacred site tours and holding space for the medicine work for participants. However, I was expecting more ceremony, ritual and daily integration--even for an hour after dinner to work with our altar grounds and share the energy with the Unseen. I was also expecting more offerings and group work at the sacred sites. With such a large group, I feel integration and sharing is essential to create a collective synergy.

.On the trip to Ausangate, we were seriously lacking in drinking water and many people were very cold at night, even though our organizers said they would be warm once under the covers. This was not the case and rather than knowing this after five years of leading trips to this mountain and offering free sleeping bags, we were charged extra for them. Unfortunately, few people paid for them on the first night because they weren't properly warned about the cold. I was also informed that Puma Adventures did not bring an emergency first aid kit. I was also surprised that Visionary Hearts fully participated in the trek personally, without an ear out at least, to support of the group.

For such a long trip, it was a valiant effort on Visionary Hearts part, yet I won't attend another. I felt like a spiritual tourist partaking in plant medicine, not like a pilgrim making offerings and weaving together energies of gratitude and love for the lands through the vehicle of service, visionary guidance and generosity with ceremony and group alchemy.

This weekend was an amazing bonding experience with a group of people I had never met before. There was so much heart-centered sharing and genuine support that the sanctuary truly felt like home. I had been nervous going in, unsure of what to expect from the ceremony, the medicine, or the retreat. But I was pleasantly surprised, and I’ve already made plans to definitely return!

Such a magical piece of land/sanctuary that has been and is being stewarded with the utmost intention and care. Highly recommend!