About this Retreat
Alicia Castillo surrendered to Plant Medicine 4 years ago, but she has most importantly surrendered to the process of spirituality and growth for the past 15 years.
Alicia first began her calling in 2009 in search for a better understanding of what healing really entailed through many different cultures and countries. Thus enabling her to open her mind to the knowledge and growth that the world had to offer.
Alicia felt then, the strong calling to collaborate with Ayahuasquero Arturo, bringing more than a decade of experience in life and business coaching, transformational activities, integration, support and most important the keys on how to step into your purpose. She has emerged herself in the tradition of the Tlahuicoatl moon dance, fostering the growth and knowledge of carrying the tradition of medicinal music, cacao, and working with the elements.
After two years of strong research utilizing all the tools learned through; traveling to spiritual countries, meeting gurus, managing seminars and assistance in transformational journeys she found this unique sacred space in Cancun, Mexico - Xochipilli Retreat Center.
Her intention with each retreat is to nurture with love and curiosity. Uplift and connect soul to soul while transitioning through the spirit world of plant medicine. Alicia understands the importance of guarding a safe circle with the healing spirit of this Ayahuasca sacrament.
Our Ayahuasquero Arturo has dedicated his life to plant medicine for 15 years, eight of those here at Xochipilli. He is dedicated to his work and shows up with the utmost integrity.
Arturo began his journey when he traveled to Pisac the Sacred Valley in Peru and met one of his teachers, Diego Palma, and his assistant Jean Piel. Arturo later became Piel’s apprentice helping him with dozens of ceremonies. As Piel pursued his own path Arturo felt connected with his work of medicine and music and followed his lead.
Arturo knows that we are going through a transition where all social masks are falling, and we know there is a problem on the outside but we don’t know what it is. We know that there is something that is not right in our habits, our relationships, and our external lives.
Wanting to work with Ayahuasca becomes an internal calling. Having a medicine facilitator as loving and nurturing as Arturo allows you to trust and transition to the love mama ayahuasca can bring into your life.
Arturo values his tribe, his family which include the staff and the participants he has connected with. This is an opportunity to go beyond. He is sharp and fully connected with the medicine allowing all ceremonies to become integrated personally to each participant.
He is musically gifted, formatting every sound and voice to allow you to integrate your experience. He has a peaceful demeanor, his calming presence has made many participants ask if they could take him home to further carry the peace he gives others. But what most miss is the energy of peace he can integrate within your life if you decide to trust Mamay and most importantly Arturo with your experience with the vine.
Arturo has worked with one cook of medicine only, he comes from a vast lineage from Pucallpa, Peru. The respect for this sacrament and connection to the spirit world of plants bring a unique experience in each of his ceremonies.
Details of this retreat
Immerse yourself with the sacred sacrament of grandmother Ayahuasca on a special weekend crafted for our retreat grads and new tribe family. We will experience the medicine for two consecutive nights.
Xochipilli Retreat Center has been the cradle of many medicine men and women. This is a sacred space committed in keeping the flame alive in human consiousness. The shaman has been a mentor for many and has cultivated an environment that feels safe, grounded and primed for a deep internal dive with the medicine. The jungle of Cancun has a unique and powerful vortex, this is why it matters to experience plant medicine in the jungle. There is a unique frequency in each city and country stepping out to another environment is part of the medicine. Allow yourself to experience this sacrament in the Maya land.
Mamay Ayahuasca Experience understands the feelings when acknowledging the internal call to sit with plants of power. After a decade of intense spiritual inner work and apprenticeship with a powerful mentor in different countries with groups from 15-150 we know what it takes to transcend to the next highest level. Integrating and cultivating a life with kind self-responsibility. Three years ago we began working with Xochipilli, month to month creating this nurturing environment. Mamay Ayahuasca understands the importance of the quality and sacredness of the medicine, prayer and safe container. Our promise is to help you bridge on to the next step of such important decision. Guiding with the utmost love and care moment to moment of your healing retreat for your highest good.
All ceremonies are led by our medicine man, Arturo Lopez. He has 7 people in his staff for groups of 10-14 people this is key! The medicine he serves is traditional and comes directly from the Peruvian Amazon. It is prepared by his dear brother Adler from the Ushnawa tribe. His intention is that each participant experiences the quality and purity of this medicine. The medicine of Kambo detoxing your blood, organs and liver is of vital importance before connecting with Grandmother Ayahuasca.
All of our retreats are priced with shared accommodations but a couple single rooms are available for an additional fee (first come first serve). Remember, on many different levels we call on to our special ceremony circle and most aligned roommate. Xochipilli has created a safe setting for healing, cultivating deeper community, organic and nature friendly facilities resulting in bigger take aways. Trust that all has been paved with your process in mind.
Our retreat begins the morning of Friday October 10, 2025. at 9 am. with Kambo Detox Ceremony and ends on Sunday October 12, 2025 by 1 pm.
Please plan to arrive one night before (Thursday) the retreat center opens after 3pm.
Please send an email to the organizer if you need more information before booking. Please note this mini retreat does include Kambo, Ayahuasca ceremonies, Temazcal, integration circles and one 50min massage.
“Ayllu Masikunapa” we are family!
P.S. Ask us about our Grad Xochipilli 10 Day Amazon/Sacred Valley Peru Experience.
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