Ancient Mother

What an incredible experience perfectly curated by everyone at Ancient Mother. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a deeply spiritual and profound experience. Everyone was very kind and I felt very safe to dive into myself without external fear of my environment. Well worth the travel and financial contribution. Margriet, Marnix, and Ilco have done a wonderful job facilitating such a wonderful experience. I couldn't be happier with how everything went.

Attending this Ayahuasca retreat has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. From the very moment I arrived, I felt safe, supported, and truly cared for. The facilitators were incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate, and attentive, guiding me through every step of the journey with a deep sense of respect and understanding.

The environment was warm, welcoming, and filled with positive energy, allowing me to fully surrender and trust the process. I felt that I was in the best hands possible—every detail was thoughtfully arranged to ensure comfort, safety, and healing.

The ceremonies themselves were profoundly powerful, helping me uncover parts of myself I didn’t even know existed and allowing me to heal on levels I never thought possible. It was a life-changing experience that has given me a new perspective, a deep sense of inner peace, and clarity about my path forward.

I am endlessly grateful for the care, love, and wisdom I received during my time here. I would wholeheartedly recommend this retreat to anyone who is seeking true transformation and a deeper connection with themselves.

There are places we visit, and there are places that change us.
Ancient Mother is the latter—a sacred space cradled in nature, where time slows, the soul opens, and healing begins.

From the very first moment, I felt held—not just by the forest, the fire, or the silence—but by the extraordinary guides who walk this path with such devotion. Margriet, Marnix, and Emmeline are not facilitators; they are guardians of the unseen, midwives of the spirit. Their care runs deep, their presence unwavering. They don’t simply guide—they accompany. Through every layer of the journey, they are right there: gentle, attuned, and always—always—full of heart.

The plant medicine is powerful. But it’s the way it’s held that makes the difference—and here, it is held with reverence, integrity, and love.

Each meal was a gift: nourishing, vibrant, intentional—prepared as if food, too, could be ceremony. And perhaps it is.

And the setting… what words can describe it? Birds, trees, flowers, grass beneath your feet—it feels as though nature itself is conspiring to heal you.

If you are called to this work, let Ancient Mother be the place. You will not walk alone.

You will be witnessed.
You will be loved.

Thank you ancient mother. A million times.

I had the best experience, accommodation, and hospitality in the Ancient mother center. Margriet was very caring and loving and made the journey smooth and safe. I highly recommend this center for anyone who is interested in such inner journeys 🙏🙏❤️❤️

Margriet, Harold and Elisabeth were wonderful. The houseboot is a beautiful and peaceful surrounding for a first Ayahuasca experience and it felt very safe to have 3 guides available for 4-5 participants. We were all looked after in the best possible way and I would recommend them to anyone :) Thank you so much for all the love and kindness you give! <3