Private Mushroom Therapy in the Cloud Forest of Ecuador
Private Mushroom Therapy in the Cloud Forest of Ecuador
37VR+V36 Santa Inés, Ecuador
Up to 4 in group
2 Days Package (1 nights)
A preparation course valued at $109 is included with the retreat at no extra cost
Retreat Highlights
- Explore the benefits of psychotherapy with medicinal mushrooms in a 2-day retreat in the clould forest of the Andean Mountains.
- This retreat is specially design to delve into the roots of the inner self to discover and engage in a therapeutic mind-body experience for a deeper undertanding of yourself.
- Psilocybe, the active compound in these mushrooms, has been shown to significantly improve symptoms of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder, even in cases resistant to other treatments:
- The Mahalo Ecuador Experience unfolds in carefully guided stages:
- Day 1 – Nature Connection & Purpose Setting
- • Arrival into the Andean cloud forest
- • Guided nature walk with your certified therapist
- • Intent-setting session: emotional and spiritual preparation
- • Afternoon: main medicinal mushroom session (4–6 hours)
- • Rest & grounding in the heart of the forest
- Day 2 – Integration in Nature
- • Morning river expedition & forest bath
- • Emotional release and expressive exploration during an art session to manifest deepest emotions.
- • Integration walk through the meadows
- • Closing meditation and guidance for personal application
- This retreat includes a pre-retreat online session and a post-retreat integration session for full support.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Daniel Federer is a dedicated holistic therapist and guide with over a decade of experience in facilitating profound personal transformation. His integrative approach masterfully blends the insights of Humanistic Gestalt psychotherapy with powerful ancestral healing practices from the Andean tradition.
Daniel creates a sacred, supportive space where individuals can explore and resolve deep-seated emotional patterns, familial entanglements, and spiritual blockages. He believes true healing occurs at the intersection of the mind, body, and spirit, and his work is dedicated to restoring harmony across all these dimensions.
His sessions are a unique synthesis of therapeutic dialogue, experiential process, and energetic alignment, often incorporating plant medicine wisdom (as per the Andean tradition) to support the body's innate healing intelligence. Clients leave his presence feeling seen, unburdened, and reconnected to their authentic path and vital energy.
Details of this retreat
The Mahalo Ecuador Experience unfolds in carefully private guided stages in a 2-day retreat in the middle of the mystic cloud forest in the Andean Mountains of Ecuador.
This event is for individuals searching for personal growth, self understanding, and the healing of hidden wounds all year long. Our sessions are completely private and customized. The therapist will guide and support you through the whole process according to your needs.
Day 1 – Nature Connection & Purpose Setting
• Arrival into the Andean cloud forest
• Guided nature walk with your certified therapist
• Intent-setting session: emotional and spiritual preparation
• Afternoon: main medicinal mushroom session (4–6 hours)
• Rest & grounding in the heart of the forest
Day 2 – Integration in Nature
• Morning river expedition & forest bath
• Emotional release and expressive exploration through an art session.
• Integration walk through the meadows
• Closing meditation and guidance for personal application
This retreat includes a pre-retreat online session and a post-retreat integration session for full support.
This event is for individuals searching for personal growth, self understanding, and the healing of hidden wounds all year long. Our sessions are completely private and customized. The therapist will guide and support you through the whole process according to your needs.
Day 1 – Nature Connection & Purpose Setting
• Arrival into the Andean cloud forest
• Guided nature walk with your certified therapist
• Intent-setting session: emotional and spiritual preparation
• Afternoon: main medicinal mushroom session (4–6 hours)
• Rest & grounding in the heart of the forest
Day 2 – Integration in Nature
• Morning river expedition & forest bath
• Emotional release and expressive exploration through an art session.
• Integration walk through the meadows
• Closing meditation and guidance for personal application
This retreat includes a pre-retreat online session and a post-retreat integration session for full support.
Schedule
A unique experience combining nature and emotional well being. Through a step-by-step guided process, you will connect with your inner self and engage in a therapeutic mind-body experience while immersed in the cloud forest of Nanegalito leaving all the rest aside for a moment:
Day 1:
A walk to connect with nature while talking to the therapist about the main purpose of the therapy.
Main session with medicinal mushrooms taking the afternoon for a guided introspective experience.
Day 2:
River expedition and forest bath to let go and express the feelings based on what was experienced during the therapy.
Art therapy sesion
Closure session and meditation.
*Meals are included
Day 1:
A walk to connect with nature while talking to the therapist about the main purpose of the therapy.
Main session with medicinal mushrooms taking the afternoon for a guided introspective experience.
Day 2:
River expedition and forest bath to let go and express the feelings based on what was experienced during the therapy.
Art therapy sesion
Closure session and meditation.
*Meals are included
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Mahalo Terapias de Luz, 37VR+V36 Santa Inés, Ecuador
Directions
Since the location is in a remote place, we provide round trip to and from Quito with hotel pick-up within the center-north city perimeter. An extra fee may be added if the hotel is out of this perimeter.
Accommodation
We have one private room with queen size bed and private bathroom. Private rooms with queen size beds with a shared bathroom
Program Price
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Mahalo Ecuador Experience takes place in our facilities located in Nanegalito, a cozy weekend's cottage with all amaninites in the middle of the cloud forest mountains.
On top of a hill, the cottage provides with a spectacular view of the wavy green surroundings and forests, inviting the gests to walk its meadows down to the river.
On top of a hill, the cottage provides with a spectacular view of the wavy green surroundings and forests, inviting the gests to walk its meadows down to the river.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
This therapy requires a light diet. We prearrange with the patient what food restriction they may have in orde to set up a light menu based on organic vegetables, tilapia, chicken, and carbs.
What's Included
- - Hotel pick-up in Quito
- - Round trip transport to our facilities in Nanegalito.
- - Three meals
- - One night stayover in Nanegalito
- - Art materials
- - Online Pre-session
- - Main session with medicinal mushroom psilocybin intake fully guided for 4 up to 6 hours.
- - Integration session online 6 days later.
What's Not Included
- - Airplane tickets,
- - Stay in Quito and other tours.
- - Airport pick-up.
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