Iboga Retreat + Bufo - Portugal
Iboga Retreat + Bufo - Portugal
EM570, Várzea da Ovelha e Aliviada, Portugal
Up to 10 in group
April 10 - 17, 2026
A preparation course valued at $109 is included with the retreat at no extra cost
Retreat Highlights
- Our retreats provide a gentle container for profound transformation, combining Iboga with complementary practices in a thoughtfully structured schedule.
- We balance ancient wisdom with modern needs, creating an experience that is both sacred and accessible.
- Maximum 10 participants ensures personalized attention and a close-knit community experience.
- Additional ceremonies and activities including temazcal (sweat lodge), pipe ceremony, individual and group integration sessions to create a comprehensive healing container.
- Our ceremonies honor both receptive, nurturing energies and clear, focused intention-setting.
- Our diverse team brings decades of combined experience with plant medicines and healing traditions.
- Our commitment to your transformation extends beyond the retreat itself.
About this Retreat
Jay is one of our primary Medicine Spirit guides. He offers a grounded presence and skilled facilitation shaped by a rich blend of Western, Eastern, and Indigenous wisdom traditions. With decades of experience in sacred plant medicines, the Red Road Ways, yogic practices, permaculture, and community building, Jay brings deep knowledge along with heartfelt dedication to Iboga ceremonies.
For over 25 years, Jay has organized and facilitated transformational retreats, educational programs, and larger community gatherings in the United States and abroad. And Jay is passionate about renewing Rites of Passage programs such as vision quests, fire walks, medicine journeys, and deep nature connection immersions. These experiences have become a central part of his work in guiding others toward growth and healing.
Jay’s own path was forever changed by a life-changing journey with Iboga. This experience deepened his connection to the Medicine and its profound healing potential. Over time, he participated in many ceremonies, served as an assistant, and eventually became a guide. In 2024, he traveled to Gabon, West Africa—the ancestral home of Iboga—and was initiated into the Missoko Bwiti Tradition. Furthermore, Jay returned in 2025 for additional initiations and Rites of Passage within the tradition.
As a catalyst for transformational change, Jay is committed to fostering both personal and community healing. His goal is to help create thriving and sustainable human settlements that live in harmony with Nature. Jay also stewards a small farm and micro-community, where he is building a hub for regenerative agriculture, community connection, and green business — one that is thriving, ecologically regenerative, and socially responsible.
Pujita is a primary Medicine Spirit Facilitator & Ceremonial Guide, a licensed psychotherapist (LMFT), and Psychedelic Integration Coach. She has over a decade of experience helping individuals heal from trauma, to align more deeply with their true selves. Since 2013, Pujita has personally worked with sacred plant medicine, a journey that has been central to her growth as a healer.
Pujita's therapeutic approach is rooted in trauma-informed, somatic, and mindful practices. She integrates modalities such as EMDR, Brainspotting, and Hakomi, along with her expertise in psychedelic integration. Pujita specializes in supporting clients who face developmental trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Through her work, she guides people toward emotional healing and greater self-awareness with empowerment.
In addition to her clinical practice, Pujita is dedicated to helping individuals prepare for and integrate psychedelic experiences. She blends her therapeutic skills with extensive knowledge of sacred plant medicine, offering a holistic approach to healing. As a first-generation American with Middle Eastern, Indian, and European heritage, Pujita brings a deep sense of cultural humility to her work.
Influenced by her background, Pujita creates a safe and inclusive space for clients from all walks of life. She works with marginalized communities as well as those navigating complex emotional challenges. Imparting compassion and care, she helps clients rediscover their inner resilience and move toward lasting transformation.
We have a team of facilitators with decades of combined experience working with this Medicine. Most of our retreats have between 4-6+ facilitators guiding and supporting the experience.
For privacy reasons, many of our facilitators do not wish to publicly display their names, bios and photos.
Our retreats usually have about a 1 to 2 ratio of participants to facilitators, as in a retreat with 10 participants usually have 5 supporting facilitators.
Some more information on some of our guides can be fond at:
https://www.medicinespirit.org/medicine-spirit-guides/
Details of this retreat
Join us for 8 days of transformation in the stunning natural beauty of this retreat centre outside Porto! Experience the profound healing potential of Iboga in a supportive community setting. This retreat also includes additional sacred practices and integration activities including temazcal (sweat lodge), pipe ceremony, deep nature connection, 1-on-1 as well as group integration support, and other activities. This retreat also includes an optional Bufo Ceremony will be offered on April 10.
This Iboga retreat is hosted at a beautiful, rural retreat centre in the middle of lush forest and open fields located about an hour drive from Porto International Airport. Go swimming in a natural spring-fed pool, walk down forest paths to a small waterfall, and enjoy the classic European buildings. This space is ideal for ceremony, healing, and deep nature connection.
The site has s beautiful facilities including various indoor and outdoor community gathering spaces, dining areas, bathing facilities, and single or shared accommodations.
This Iboga retreat is hosted at a beautiful, rural retreat centre in the middle of lush forest and open fields located about an hour drive from Porto International Airport. Go swimming in a natural spring-fed pool, walk down forest paths to a small waterfall, and enjoy the classic European buildings. This space is ideal for ceremony, healing, and deep nature connection.
The site has s beautiful facilities including various indoor and outdoor community gathering spaces, dining areas, bathing facilities, and single or shared accommodations.
Schedule
Iboga RetreatPortugal 2026 Schedule
Your 7-Night / 8-Day Journey
Day 1: Arrival & Grounding
Welcome to your Medicine Spirit journey. The first day focuses on settling in, building community, and preparing your mind, body, and spirit for the work ahead. Through gentle rituals, group sharing, and personalized preparation, sharing a nourishing meal together, we create a foundation of safety and connection.
Day 2: Ceremony
The heart of our iboga retreat experience. After mindful preparation, spending time in Nature, and clarifying intentions, we enter ceremony together, where experienced facilitators guide you through your all night Iboga journey with attentiveness and care. Our approach honors the medicine's wisdom while ensuring you feel supported at every step.
Day 3: Recovery & Integration
Perhaps the most important day of your journey. Most people continue to feel the subtle effects of the Medicine throughout the day. This is a day for both personal resting and reflection time, as well as 1-on-1 and. group sharing allowing insights to settle in and take root. We also offer optional activities like nature excursions and embodiment activities.
Day 4: Embodiment & Community
Today focuses on embodying the wisdom gained and strengthening community bonds. We start the day with an early morning temazcal / sweat lodge ceremony to wash away the residue and step fresh into your new life. In the afternoon we offer optional excursions to local swim holes, waterfalls, or other beautiful locations in Nature to continue the integration of bringing your insights back into everyday life.
Day 5: Transition to 2nd Ceremony
Today will be a continuation of embodiment and community transitioning into the 2nd Iboga Ceremony in the evening. Some people will depart home, some fresh faces may arrive, while those that remain continue to rest, process, and integrate their experience in preparation for the evening ceremony, which often allows people to go deeper into the psycho spiritual healing work this Medicine provides.
Day 6: Recovery & Integration
Today will be a day of recovery, rest and integration from the previous night's ceremony. People retire to their personal spaces, rest, journal, or spend time in nature. Experienced facilitators are present to help you process, understand, and integrate your experience. We reconvene again in the evening for a nourishing community meal and community sharing.
Day 7: Synthesis
Today is similar to Day 4, and focuses on embodying the wisdom gained and strengthening community bonds. We start the day with an early morning temazcal sweat lodge ceremony. In the afternoon we offer optional day excursions to local waterfalls, swim holes, or other beautiful locations in Nature. Before returning home, we gather for a ceremony to honor your journey and set intentions for continued integration. You'll leave with specific tools and practices to continue your healing process.
Day 8: Bufo Ceremony, Closing & Departure
The retreat will conclude with an optional Bufo Ceremony - the sacred Toad Medicine. Though not necessary or appropriate for all, Bufo directly after Iboga is a beneficial way to conclude an Iboga retreat and reconnect to the pure consciousness, cosmic joy and divinity within that Bufo provides a gateway to and is often amplified after Iboga.
The Rest of Your Life!
The Medicines and experiences of this retreat will leave you truly transformed and empowered. Taking the new you back into your life is where the real work begins. We are available to continue to support your journey of embodying your transformation along your path forward. We offer a follow-up post retreat zoom call as well as access to on-going monthly calls with our greater community of guides and retreat initiates.
Your 7-Night / 8-Day Journey
Day 1: Arrival & Grounding
Welcome to your Medicine Spirit journey. The first day focuses on settling in, building community, and preparing your mind, body, and spirit for the work ahead. Through gentle rituals, group sharing, and personalized preparation, sharing a nourishing meal together, we create a foundation of safety and connection.
Day 2: Ceremony
The heart of our iboga retreat experience. After mindful preparation, spending time in Nature, and clarifying intentions, we enter ceremony together, where experienced facilitators guide you through your all night Iboga journey with attentiveness and care. Our approach honors the medicine's wisdom while ensuring you feel supported at every step.
Day 3: Recovery & Integration
Perhaps the most important day of your journey. Most people continue to feel the subtle effects of the Medicine throughout the day. This is a day for both personal resting and reflection time, as well as 1-on-1 and. group sharing allowing insights to settle in and take root. We also offer optional activities like nature excursions and embodiment activities.
Day 4: Embodiment & Community
Today focuses on embodying the wisdom gained and strengthening community bonds. We start the day with an early morning temazcal / sweat lodge ceremony to wash away the residue and step fresh into your new life. In the afternoon we offer optional excursions to local swim holes, waterfalls, or other beautiful locations in Nature to continue the integration of bringing your insights back into everyday life.
Day 5: Transition to 2nd Ceremony
Today will be a continuation of embodiment and community transitioning into the 2nd Iboga Ceremony in the evening. Some people will depart home, some fresh faces may arrive, while those that remain continue to rest, process, and integrate their experience in preparation for the evening ceremony, which often allows people to go deeper into the psycho spiritual healing work this Medicine provides.
Day 6: Recovery & Integration
Today will be a day of recovery, rest and integration from the previous night's ceremony. People retire to their personal spaces, rest, journal, or spend time in nature. Experienced facilitators are present to help you process, understand, and integrate your experience. We reconvene again in the evening for a nourishing community meal and community sharing.
Day 7: Synthesis
Today is similar to Day 4, and focuses on embodying the wisdom gained and strengthening community bonds. We start the day with an early morning temazcal sweat lodge ceremony. In the afternoon we offer optional day excursions to local waterfalls, swim holes, or other beautiful locations in Nature. Before returning home, we gather for a ceremony to honor your journey and set intentions for continued integration. You'll leave with specific tools and practices to continue your healing process.
Day 8: Bufo Ceremony, Closing & Departure
The retreat will conclude with an optional Bufo Ceremony - the sacred Toad Medicine. Though not necessary or appropriate for all, Bufo directly after Iboga is a beneficial way to conclude an Iboga retreat and reconnect to the pure consciousness, cosmic joy and divinity within that Bufo provides a gateway to and is often amplified after Iboga.
The Rest of Your Life!
The Medicines and experiences of this retreat will leave you truly transformed and empowered. Taking the new you back into your life is where the real work begins. We are available to continue to support your journey of embodying your transformation along your path forward. We offer a follow-up post retreat zoom call as well as access to on-going monthly calls with our greater community of guides and retreat initiates.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Medicine Spirit, EM570, Várzea da Ovelha e Aliviada, Portugal
Directions
We will retrieve you on arrival day at the Porto airport, or give you specific instructions if driving yourself.
Accommodation
The site has wonderful facilities including main gathering spaces, gardens, and cottages with private rooms, shared rooms, or camping options. Shared rooms are with 1-3 others of the same gender, or with chosen friends if coming as a. group, and have their own bathroom. Most rooms are shared, though we have the option for a few private rooms for an additional cost.
Full Retreat - Shared Room (Early Bird - by March 10)
Full Retreat - Shared Room
Full Retreat - Private Room
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
This Iboga Retreat Portugal 2026 is hosted at a beautiful village-style location on 30 hectares of partially forested land, an hour drive from Porto International Airport (from where we'll retrieve and return you). The retreat centre features both open and forested areas, beautiful gardens, a natural swimming pool (no chlorine), and a creek running through it. Enjoy waterfalls, excellent swimming holes, gathering spaces, gardens, and trails.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
This retreat centre views cooking as art and food as medicine. The kitchen takes great pride and pleasure in nourishing, healthy meals and snacks.
What's Included
- 7 nights / 8 days accommodation
- 3 meals per day (organic, locally-sourced)
- Airport transfers (to and from Porto)
- Incredibly peaceful and beautiful environment
- Natural swimming pool, waterfall, swimming hoes, deep nature connection
- All Ceremonies: Iboga Ceremony, Sacred Pipe Ceremony, Temazcal / Sweat Lodge Ceremony
- Bufo ceremony (optional addition)
- Post-retreat group integration call & access to on-going monthly support calls
What's Not Included
- Airfare
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