7-Day Ratanakiri Cambodian Plant Medicine Retreat

5.004 reviews
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Ratanakiri Province, Cambodia
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Up to 8 in group
Date
Flexible Dates

Retreat Highlights

  • Private or Small Group Sessions:
  • - Solo retreats available upon request
  • - Maximum of 8 participants
  • - Led by expert facilitators, ayahuasca guides, and shamans
  • Multilingual Support:
  • - English, Khmer, Lao, Thai, and Hindi speakers available (Japanese upon request)
  • Ayahuasca Ceremonies:
  • - Up to 4 ceremonies (minimum 1) based on package selected
  • - Workshops to support Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
  • - Sessions on Buddhist traditional medicine
  • Customized Packages:
  • - Retreat locations tailored to your preferences
  • Flexible Booking:
  • - Choose your preferred dates
  • Accommodations:
  • - Options range from authentic jungle living to 5-star villas, depending on location
  • Nature Activities:
  • - Access to wild swimming and jungle walking
  • Healing Modalities:
  • - Bakator (Khmer martial arts) somatic healing
  • - Private tarot card readings
  • - Neurofeedback meditation sessions available upon request
  • Transportation:
  • - Pick up and transfer from Phnom Penh to the retreat location
  • Exclusive Access:
  • - Secluded visits to secret temples in Kampot
  • Ceremony Experience:
  • - Each participant will have the opportunity to receive the sacred medicine, with personalized guidance from a shaman
  • - Journey duration: 4-6 hours, with ample time for reflection and integration
  • Integration Support:
  • - Sharing circle for participants to express and share their experiences after each journey

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

Discover the transformative power of plant medicine at Somaya Retreats in Ratanakiri, Cambodia. Join us for a 7-day journey, where you'll experience 3 plant medicine ceremonies and immerse yourself in the ancient martial art of Bokator. Our retreat, based at Terres Rouges Lodge, offers a unique blend of spiritual practices, including workshops on setting intentions and exploring Cambodian magic and rituals.

Nestled in the heart of Ratanakiri, the lodge provides a tranquil setting to reconnect with nature and explore the rich cultural heritage of Cambodia. Here, you'll have the opportunity to experience the sacred connections between plant medicine, Bokator, and the spiritual presence of elephants, all while supporting local communities and conservation efforts.

At Somaya, we believe in the power of integration, providing workshops to help you translate your insights into tangible actions for lasting change. Our approach focuses on creating a safe and supportive environment for personal growth and transformation.

Join us for an unforgettable retreat experience where you'll journey into the depths of consciousness, surrounded by the beauty of Cambodia's natural landscapes and ancient traditions. Reserve your spot today and embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing with Somaya Retreats.

Schedule

Morning:
- 8:00 am - 10:00 am: Enjoy leisure time for breakfast, relaxation, and personal activities
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Join an optional meditation session
- 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Delight in lunch and relaxation

Afternoon:
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Take a gentle nature walk
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Engage in a Khmer martial arts session
- 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm: Explore tarot readings
- 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Participate in diverse workshops

Evening:
- 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Join a Q&A on Buddhism and Khmer culture
- 8:00 pm - 3:00 am: Experience the plant medicine ceremony

Participants are encouraged to explore outside the retreat during the morning and early afternoon. Activities are primarily scheduled after 3:00 pm, accommodating the evening's plant medicine ceremony. This layout balances morning relaxation with engaging afternoon and evening activities.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon Somaya, Ratanakiri Province, Cambodia

Directions

To access most of our retreat locations, which are primarily based out of Kampot, we offer transportation from the capital city of Phnom Penh to your chosen retreat destination. Located approximately 3 hours outside the capital, Kampot serves as our home base. For those arriving internationally, you'll need to fly into the nearest international airport in Phnom Penh.

Accommodation

Spacious bungalow decorated with traditional Cambodian decor. Each room has hot water with enclosed outdoor showers. While the weather is quite cool and not each room also has ACs. Overall the accommodation has a boho-chic feeling to them.

Accommodation
3 ceremonies own room

Venue & Amenities

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Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
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Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
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Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent
This large resort faces the local river and is home to indigenous populations. There is plenty of space to walk about do your yoga etc. There is a restaurant on sight where all meals will be provided at no additional cost. Moreover, there is a pool surrounded by lush gardens. It is a space that will allow you both to relax, feel safe, and connect to nature.

Meals

Menu

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A culinary journey celebrating sustainability, flavor, and the vibrant tastes of Cambodia with our organic food concept.

What's Included

  • While the essence of our retreat remains consistent across all locations, each offers distinct activities tailored to its surroundings. Your selection of location can match your expectations and accessibility needs. Below is a summary of what's included, with variations depending on the duration of the retreat.
  • - Plant Ceremonies: 1-4 ceremonies
  • - Group Workshops: 6 sessions
  • - Locally Sourced Meals: 27 meals and snacks
  • - Volcanic Lake Water Blessing: 1 session
  • - Elephant Therapy Healing Day: 1 day
  • - Lodge Accommodation: 2-9 nights in our natural lodge
  • - Transport: Round-trip transport from Phnom Penh to the retreat center
  • - Complementary Services: Tarot readings, biofeedback sessions, and acupuncture available upon request.

What's Not Included

  • -Your flights
  • -Accommodations in Phnom Penh
  • -Transport from the airport to your hotel in Phnom Penh
  • -Any additional personal travel or souvenir purchases

Customer Reviews

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Couldn't be happier!
This was my first plant medicine experience and I couldn’t have been happier choosing to do this in Cambodia. I travelled from Indonesia for it. I was a bit skeptical at first to be honest because I really wanted to start my plant medicine journey traditionally in South America somewhere but the way Eileen and her wonderful staff organized everything overcame the traditional methods I had researched over the years.

This experience was quite intimate as we only had 4 people doing the ceremony the first night and only me and my partner on the second ceremony and 3 shaman between us so we really got a lot of one on one guidance/attention. It didn’t feel like a factory of people, this was as good as it gets.

The setting itself was really nice. My partner and I stayed in a lovely bedroom with a kitchen and bathroom and we had everything we needed. The kitchen was pointless for us really because we were fed the best food by the incredible staff. Not having to worry about the food was great because leading up to the ceremony we had to follow the strict dieta so it was a real relief not having to worry about what we could eat. The only thing we used was the refrigerator and that was only to store our water.

Eileen, Raksmey and Harley (shamans) each had something unique to bring to the table during these intense ceremonies. Personally it was really nice that the shamans were all female because the experience is such a vulnerable thing to do and having the comfort of woman there to help deal with deep emotions made me feel like I could really allow myself to let go and embrace the medicine.

As tough as it was, I couldn’t recommend this anymore. I wish everyone in the world would/could do this. There was some real deep healing happening there. I can’t wait to go back and upgrade myself some more.

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An unforgettable experience
Somaya retreat was unforgettable! It exceeded all my expectations. I couldn’t ask for a better experience.

The homestay was perfect, a very peaceful place surrounded by nature on the river in Kampot.

The staff were amazing. They were great at communicating before we even arrived, assisting us with all our inquiries in a timely manner, and making sure our journey was running smoothly until we arrived. We got a warm welcome when we finally arrived, followed by a delicious home cooked meal. Everyone was kind and caring, making us feel very comfortable during our first experience with the plant medicine. They guided us through the ceremony, and made it a safe place to explore ourselves. I learned so much from our shaman, as she spent a lot of time with us one on one. Not only during the ceremony, but also before and after. The other facilitators were also really inspiring and shared a lot of knowledge and wisdom with us. I am really grateful for this experience, and I’d love to come back again to learn and grow. I highly recommend Somaya!

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A Kaleidoscope Story
Diagnosed with complex post-traumatic stress I have been through many therapists and therapy methods over the last years and nothing seems to help me. I started to be open to other ways, since traditional health care, as a paradox made me even more mentally ill.

As an alternative medicine, my trauma IMDR therapist recommended Ayahuasca as a last try. When I was planning a trip to Cambodia, I found Somaya retreat and booked a stay 3 days in Kampot close to a cave at a spiritual place in total harmony with nature.

Back in my daily life and past trauma in Sweden, the present feels new. For sure something happened in my brain, the whole system, since my sessions with Eileen and her team of spiritual sisters. I feel a lot more grounded in Mother Earth and in harmony with time and space after my Ayahuasca experience with Somaya. Not stuck in a neurobiological loop, caused by traumas that became a part of your personality and hard limited life.

It can most simply be described as a kaleidoscope. The same grains of sand in all colours, with the wine of the soul, shook up my inner image (so far) and in one turn formed a new pattern. A new image of myself, and my history, which express my existence in a completely different way. It has dissolved old structures and has helped me to move on, with a new picture of the present.

The Ayahuasca ceremonies, professionally managed by Eileen, made my heart to the weight of a feather. In this spiritual place, dark and deep emotions were released, which turned out to be lighter and a new tool to understand myself - for the better.

A life-changing experience deeply connected to the universe, with a spiritual team. This retreat is the one!



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Massive transformation
I had a big shift in my emotional healing on my retreat with Somaya.
The plant Medicine & the expert guidance of the 2 healers has completely changed me for the better & I've released some major negative trauma.
It's hard to put into words what I actually went through but I am a changed man & now I can start to live properly.
Eileen & Asmita genuinely cared about my healing & lovingly guided me through the ceremonies.
The facilities & food were also amazing & the side activities were fun & casual.
I would totally recommend Somaya to everyone who wants to fast track their healing.
It was totally life changing for me.