Experience the Magic of Our Plant Medicine Retreat
Reconnect with Your True Self in the Amazon Rainforests
Escape the noise of modern life and embark on a journey of renewal and self-discovery at our enchanting Plant Medicine Retreat. Designed to offer a comprehensive reset for your body, mind, and soul, this transformative experience will leave you feeling rejuvenated and invigorated.
Discover the Healing Power of Sacred Plant Medicines
Under the guidance of indigenous Yachaks, native shamans with generations of wisdom, immerse yourself in the profound healing potential of Ayahuasca, Psilocybin, and San Pedro. These sacred plant medicines are powerful tools for inner exploration, leading you towards tranquility, presence, and a deeper understanding of yourself.
Flexible Retreat Options to Suit Your Schedule
We understand that life's demands can be challenging, which is why our retreats offer flexibility. Choose from retreat durations ranging from 1 to 14 days, tailored to your personal preferences. For those seeking a more profound experience, our long-term retreats of 21 days or more provide an opportunity to delve deeper into shamanic practices and healing.
A Journey of Ancient Traditions and Nature's Wisdom
Nestled in the breathtaking Amazon rainforests of Ecuador, our retreat allows you to connect with the transformative power of nature and ancient traditions. The lush surroundings and supportive community create the perfect environment for self-discovery and growth.
Join Us on this Unforgettable Path of Healing and Transformation
SACHA WASI invites you to experience the authentic and safe sacred plant medicine ceremonies in a setting that honors the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous people. Rediscover your true self, find balance, and unlock your potential as you embrace the magic of our Plant Medicine Retreat.
Jesus Dagua - Medicine Man (Yachak), Tribal President
Meet Jesus Dagua, a Yachak or medicine man, and Tribal President who has devoted his life to learning about the healing power of master plants. From a young age, Jesus had a calling to work with medicinal plants and dreamed of his ancestors sharing their knowledge with him. Today, he continues to work with plant medicine and has helped countless people with the spiritual knowledge of his ancestors.
As a medicine man, Jesus is connected with the plant spirits and continues to receive powerful dreams of ancestral knowledge of these plants. He asks his guides to leave him the knowledge to help facilitate healing for people. Jesus spends his spare time alone, indulging in his ancestral knowledge, cleansing himself of energy by bathing in waterfalls or rivers and growing plants for the future.
If you are thinking of visiting Jesus and his community to participate in an Ayahuasca ceremony, he encourages you to be confident in yourself and to fast on the day of the ceremony. Jesus advises us to be comfortable with ourselves, forget the bad experiences that have happened in life, and focus on the good things that await in the future. He encourages asking the ancestral medicine from the heart to help heal, and bring peace, love, happiness, and wisdom in one's life.
Jesus and his community can't wait to meet you and welcome you to their ancestral healing traditions.
Ashka Pagrachu! (Thank you)"
Byron Santi, Yachak, (Medicine Man)
Byron is a highly respected Yachak, or Medicine Man, at Sacha Wasi with a wealth of knowledge about the rainforest and its many medicinal plants. As an integral part of the team, he is often present during ceremonies, using his music and singing to guide and support guests on their journey.
With years of experience as a guide, Byron is also one of the key leaders for hiking expeditions, taking visitors to some of the most awe-inspiring and hidden gems of the rainforest that are not typically accessible to outsiders. His deep connection to the land and his passion for sharing the wisdom of his ancestors make him a treasured member of the Sacha Wasi community.
Details of this retreat
KAMBO CEREMONY
Kambo, also known as sapo or frog medicine, is a traditional shamanic healing ritual originating from the Amazon rainforest, primarily associated with indigenous tribes in Brazil, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador.
The ritual involves the application of the secretion from the skin of the Phyllomedusa bicolor frog, commonly known as the giant monkey frog or the giant leaf frog.
Kambo is known to help with a range of health conditions, including:
• Addiction • Alzheimer's Disease • Anxiety • Arthritis • Candida • Cancer • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome • Chronic Pain • Depression • Diabetes • Herpes • Hepatitis • Hypertension • HIV & AIDS • Immune system Repair • Infections • Infertility • Lyme Disease • Menstrual Cycle Balance • Menopausal Systems • Migraine • Multiple Sclerosis • Psoriasis • Rheumatism • Rheumatoid Arthritis • Thyroid Balance • Vascular Conditions • And many more
Short-term benefits commonly reported include:
Increased energy • Increased resistance to stress • Enhanced mood and Reduced fatigue • Reduced need for food and drink • Increased immunity to illness • Regulation of hormones • Alertness, Clarity and Focus • Mindfulness Feeling lighter and Life becomes easier to manage
Energetic & Spiritual benefits often reported include:
A deeper connection to self • Removal of Panama (dark or negative energies) • Removal of the dark clouds that were weighing a person down • Removal of ancestral patterns • Removal of bad luck • A sense of increased luck • Increased attractiveness • Life blocks dissolve • Chakras become aligned • Intuition increasing • Aura positively shifting and changing • Body vibrates higher
Kambo provides a traditional method of healing that can reverse and prevent ill health and remove trauma on a cellular level. Kambo is known to heal on a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level.
It has anesthetic and anti-inflammatory properties. These benefits address infections, depression, blood circulation, and chronic pain, and boost the immune system. Kambo also acts as an intense detoxification process and helps clear the body of energy blockages and negative Panama (bad luck).
Kambo ceremonies help participants to release themselves from what no longer serves them, whether it be past pain, blocks, or physical pain.
If you don’t see your aliment listed or have questions please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Precautions & Contraindications!
You cannot take Kambo if you:
Have serious heart problems.
Are on medication for low blood pressure.
Have had a stroke.
Have had a brain hemorrhage.
Have an aneurysm or blood clots.
Lack the mental capacity to decide to take Kambo.
Have serious mental health problems excluding depression, PTSD and anxiety.
Are undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy or for 4 weeks afterwards.
Take immune-suppressants for organ transplant.
Have Addison’s Disease
Have low levels of cortisol in the blood
Have current and severe Epilepsy
Are recovering from a major surgical procedure
Have used Bufo in the past 4 weeks
Are under 18 years old
Are pregnant or maybe so or are breast-feeding a child under 6 months old
Don't hesitate to get in touch with us at info@sachawasi.org with any questions on contraindications or any other medical issue or medicine you are currently taking.
We can then advise on what treatments would be advisable and if we can or can not perform Kambo treatments on you.
Guests stay in primitive, rustic, locally-constructed bamboo huts with high-speed internet, electricity, and showers with hot water, laundry, and 3 meals per day.
Private and shared casitas are available.
In between ceremonies, you can explore our backyard, the enchanting Amazon rainforest for adventures such as river canoeing, a jungle hike to Cascada (25-meter waterfall), and/or hike to Mirador: 1000 meter high viewpoint overlooking the Amazon.
Be surrounded by the enchanting Amazonian fauna and flora. Wake up to the sound of Amazonian birds and river flow. Marvel like a child again and see the unique wildlife we have here! From the Crested Oropendola (yellow-tailed bird), fluffy Asumama (Monk Saki monkey), and Blue Morpho Butterflies (some of the largest butterflies in the world with a wingspan reaching up to 8 inches), to green fireflies (Yes! Green!)And so much more!
Enjoy authentic home-cooked Ecuadorian and Kichwa dishes at our outdoor Comedor (dining hall) while listening to the flow of the river only a few steps away.
Start your day with a cup of freshly brewed traditional tea made of leaves and roots harvested from the Amazon jungle such as Guayusa, Zaragoza, etc.
3 meals per day are included. Each meal is prepared, with smiles and giggles, by the women of the Kichwa community. Doesn't get any more authentic than this! Depending on your preference, we offer vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, or meals with meat.
Kambo Ceremony
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
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
What's Included
Ayahuasca, Psilocybin & San Pedro Ceremonies - depending on the retreat you select.
Small-Group size
Accommodation: your bed in a private casita
Delicious and Healthy Food & snacks for the retreat
RAPÉ used before or during the ceremony
Smoke Bath for clearing and protection
Tribal Dance
Face Painting
River Canoeing
Jungle hike to Cascada (25-meter waterfall)
Hike mountain to Mirador: 1000-meter-high viewpoint
Time to Reflect, rest, and process
Daily Group Integration
Preparation Support to help get you ready for your journey
What's Not Included
Airfare Land Transfer/Airport Pick up (additional charge)
Customer Reviews
4.89 out of 5.0 average rating
5.0
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Unforgettable Experience
There is a distinct magic to Sacha Wasi. It is located on a small island in the Puyo River and accessed by canoe. I came here because I wanted an authentic, rustic experience not a "gated community" with all the bells and whistles. The sound of the river is always with you as are the calls of the various birds dwelling in the lush canopy. Accommodation is surprisingly comfortable and, as long as there is power, the internet and hot water work well. Ecuador is very dependent on hydro electricity so the more it rains, the more power there is.
The Kichwa are an incredibly friendly and gentle people who always greet you with a smile whilst their little children will jump up for a hug or play games with you. Spanish is the common tongue and a translator is available for the integration sessions.
Food is both plentiful and nutritious and served three times a day with a smile. The extra curricular activities are nearby and great fun and, for me, the afternoon trip into the heart of the jungle was a highlight and the abundance and variety of food producing plants was amazing. Pineapple, papaya, sugar cane, bananas, yuca, cacao, all growing in close proximity to each other.
Jungle time is "slow" and you will have ample time to relax and digest the fascinating internal experience that occurs as you dive into the plant medicines.
It is a matter of "trusting the process" as the plants link naturally together. Ayahuasca allows an inner "cleansing" to take place before one's heart opens to the world of spirit. For me, at 70, it was an experience like no other as years of "set patterns of thought and beliefs" loosened up and I looked into the mirror at who I was. The space created allowed for new light to shine and each day brought fresh epiphanies. In between "plant ceremonies" there was always a rest day and through journaling and contemplation a different way of being emerged for me and when the day came to leave I felt refreshed, rejuvenated and with a clear path forward for my 8th decade!.
Sacha Wasi is not a "spa".....it is the home of deeply spiritual, indigenous, people who are committed to the sharing of their wisdom regarding natural plant medicines. If you are ready to be vulnerable, to "work on yourself" and explore your inner world then I would strongly recommend making your way to this little gem in the Ecuadorean jungle. Jesus, Byron, Michelle, Andrea, Jessica and many others make you feel at home right away and are always available if you need anything while you are there. Namaste, Charles
PS If you fly into Quito I suggest that you get Andres to pick you up and transport you to Sacha Wasi. A delightful, soulful, young man who is full of interesting information on the local culture and a pleasure to spend time with.
3.0
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3 day retreat
Highly recommended, but also some things what were not ok and A LOT OF FUSTRATION:
Zoom-meeting beforehand was almost completely missed, because of unclear things. This is Sacha Wasi is Ecuadorian, but somehow organized from the United States. US is not mentioned anywhere, but they used US time zones for meeting, despite this supposed to be located in Ecuador. I was frustrated, because i was in Ecuador. Not anyhow though that i should adjust my brain to think as an American ( I am from Europe).
I was already quite close to the jungle and asked if i could catch along the way that same taxi, as rest of my group was using for transportation from the airport. Driver was Sacha Wasi's own Andrea. He said that it was ok, but in the last moment he asked me 20$ extra. I refused, because driver was already paid to do that trip. I wanted to share the costs with other participant which was in the taxi, but driver refused. Then he said that if i take my own taxi from Puyo, it costs 25$. He was scamming.
Michelle, the volunteer said that they have fixed price 13$ from Puyo and driver knows that. I told that to the driver and then he told that 13$ is ok for him. It was nonsense, because he was already paid! I felt totally scammed and took my own taxi with 10$ from Puyo bus station. When taxi go me there, suddenly he asked me to pay 15$ and was very angry. I felt insecure so i paid that after a while i tried to negotiate. Anyway, Sacha Wasi drivers are not official taxis. Some of them, including Andrea seems to be about 18 year old boys, not very experienced drivers by age.
Not by any means good start for the retreat.
Then, if you wanted to purchase something extra from the community, everything was extremely overpriced compared to what is normal in Ecuador. I guess that they can charge whatever they want, because they interact only with "rich gringos". And yes, surprisingly they did not accept card payments on site, even though we were informed beforehand, that card is possible.
Then the seremonies:
First Ayahuasca session was super amazing experience. They used many instruments to play gentle music through the night and there were a lot of staff.
On the second session, i was expecting the same but almost all the staff left immediately after the start and we were left in the silence. I did not liked it at all, because music was so important to make the trip deeper. We were told afterwards, that it was planned to make experience different. For me it felt like their laziness especially, because i was so suprised in the beginning of the trip when i noticed this arrangement.
Somebody also had changed the wifi passwords and i was unable to connect wifi. Daily schedules were sent by whatsapp during the weekend so i was unable to receive these. Somehow, we ended to wait multiple times 15-40 min part of the group because not everybody was aware that they should be somewhere.
Afterall, staff was super nice, and you can read other reviews to look why this place is highly recommended and perfect for the first timer.
5.0
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If I have to use words, “beautiful” fits perfectly
I had the honor to stay at Sacha Wasi for 10 days. The Kichwa people were all so friendly and treated me like a brother. Byron, Jesus, Marlene, and Mitchell were all adept at providing support for all the guests during the various plant medicine journeys. I had the opportunity to do Aya, Kambo, Ongos, San Pedro, as well as a Limpia and then a beautiful cacao ceremony.
There was also very good support during integrations the day following plant medicine. Whenever there was free time, we had the opportunity to go to a beautiful waterfall, hike to a view, get Kichwa face paint, dance Kichwa dance, plant ayahuasca, the list goes on. Food was good and appropriate for plant medicine journeys.
During my stay, Dr Scott Irwin entered the non physical realm. He will be missed as a person, mentor, and leader. Prayers remain active with all those that knew him. ❤️
Please feel free to reach out privately if you have any specific questions. 🙏🏼
4.0
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I recommend the 7 day experience
While there were some issues due to the only two English speaking members of the team not being there, I had an overall good experience.
Pros include:
People. The Sacha Wasi locals are really lovely and caring.
Food. Great vegetarian food and they catered for gluten free. The kitchen needed reminding as different families may be taking turns to cook.
Accommodation. Casita 5, Eagle, where I stayed was comfortable and had a shower with hot water and great water pressure.
Activities. Nice activities between plant medicine ceremonies like hike and swim at a waterfall, walk up to a Mirador/ lookout with a great swing, planting coca, Ayahuasca, San Pedro.
Communication. WiFi and use of WhatsApp groups to communicate agenda.
Cons included:
Unfortunately Dr Scott was very ill and in hospital and the lady looking after guests was away in the USA which meant:
No translator for most of our time there.
Integration sessions weren't effective.
Almost daily wrong agendas. One thing would be messaged by someone and it would be different to what Sacha Wasi would have us doing.
A lot of drama over expectations from some people unsuccessfully pushing for partial refunds which gave a few days of negative atmosphere which was not conducive for a good trips.
After being told a bag/basket of laundry is $10, they tried to charge $20.
5.0
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Magical!
I can’t say enough about Dr. Scott, the yachacks and all those who are responsible for running Sacha Wasi. A secluded, natural and primitive location, you’re surrounded by nature and its sounds. It’s very one on one because of the small sizes of the groups which makes the ceremonies and following integration sessions all the more special, unique, and personal.
I see much more coming from this place. It’s magical. Everyone works together to provide a great experience full of their contributing knowledge, which is a lot! As a twice cancer survivor, I was taken care of just the way I needed to be. Although not a Gerson Institute, they follow Gerson protocol for those with a history of cancer who are needing a break from all the prep work, or continuing that alternative treatment program, or for those who want to learn more about it. A great reset for the physical body as well as emotional, spiritual and psychological. This place and what everyone is doing here means so much. It brings hope. Much more than that, I’m leaving here with a future.
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This program offers flexible scheduling, allowing you to arrange the date of your retreat directly with the host.
Refund & Cancellation Policy
The event is 100% refundable if cancelled 30+ days before the event start date. The event is 50% refundable if cancelled 15-29 days before the start date. There's no refund for cancellation 0-14 days before an event.