SAMAWÉ Putumayo, vereda el monclar, Mocoa, Putumayo, Colombia
Up to 12 in group
Apr 15 - 21, 2026
About this Retreat
We are honored to introduce Ñawi (Jaime Tisoy Tandioy) as the shaman guiding our upcoming retreat.
Ñawi is the Governor of the Inga people and comes from the respected Tisoy Tandioy family in Santiago de Putumayo, Colombia. He is widely recognized among Taitas (shamans) for his deep knowledge and for leading Yagé (Ayahuasca) healing ceremonies.
Beyond his ceremonial work, Ñawi is also a voice for the Inga Indigenous Community in political affairs, and a musician, part of the Runa Kam Inga band.
It is a true honor to work alongside Ñawi and to share his wisdom, music, and the living traditions of the Inga people with our participants.
The Inga are an Indigenous people of southern Colombia, historically known since the 15th century, when descendants of the Inca brought their language and traditions into the valleys of Putumayo. Today their population is estimated at around 20,000, with most communities living in the Sibundoy Valley and surrounding jungle.
They speak Inga Kichwa, a branch of the Quechua language, and preserve a rich heritage of plant medicine. From childhood, future healers apprentice under elder taitas, sometimes starting as early as seven or eight years old. Learning to diet with plants, observe rituals, and carry icaros, their training can last decades before they are recognized as true shamans.
For the Inga, aya_huasca (yagé) is not a drug but a sacred teacher — used to cleanse body, mind, and spirit, to heal grief and illness, and to receive guidance. Ceremonies are held in the maloka, with songs and ritual creating the setting for transformation.
Even today, the Inga are regarded as guardians of ancestral medicine, carrying forward one of the Amazon’s most respected healing traditions.
Kate serves as the retreat facilitator and integration guide. Her role is to prepare participants for the ceremonial process, support them through difficult moments, and help them integrate what arises afterward. She offers a grounded and personalized form of support that helps men feel safer, clearer, and better equipped to process their experience.
Details of this retreat
Many men reach a point where something in life stops working.
Burnout. Divorce. Addiction. Emotional numbness. A quiet sense that something inside has gone off course.
This retreat was created for men who want relief, clarity, and a real reset.
Over seven days in the Colombian jungle, participants step away from noise, pressure, and constant coping patterns and enter a focused process of ceremony, reflection, and integration.
Ceremonies are led by respected Inga shaman Ñawi, while Kate supports participants through preparation, ceremony care, and one-on-one integration.
This is not a highly performative or overly spiritual retreat experience. It is a grounded, supportive space for men who want to face what is real and come back with greater clarity, stability, and direction.
Who This Retreat Is For
This retreat is especially suited for men who:
• Feel burned out, overwhelmed, or emotionally shut down
• Are navigating divorce, loss, addiction, or a major life transition
• Want relief from mental and emotional pressure
• Are seeking clarity, direction, and a deeper reset
• Prefer private support over group sharing circles
• Feel called to do meaningful work in a men-only environment
What Makes This Retreat Different
• Men-only container
• No pressure to share personal experiences in a group
• One-on-one support and integration
• Simpler, more direct approach
• Grounded guidance before, during, and after ceremonies
• Comfortable setting that supports rest and nervous system regulation
Program Overview
• 4 ayahuasca ceremonies
• 1 kambo ceremony
• Preparation support before ceremonies
• Personal guidance during the retreat
• One-on-one integration support
• Local excursion and closing dinner
• Time for rest, reflection, and immersion in nature