Eden Santuário de Natureza e de Bem-Estar - Caeté-Açu, Palmeiras - State of Bahia, Brazil
Up to 12 in group
Jan 28 - Feb 1, 2026
About this Retreat
Paul will be your co-host and guide, and will lead the yoga, meditation and breath-work sessions, and
provide cerimonial support.
Paul is the Founder and Creator of Eden and has 14 years of experience producing and facilitating retreats in Brazil and in Europe.
His first encounter with Ayahuasca was in 2008 with a native Ayahuasquero, with whom he embarked on an intensive 3 year shamanic apprenticeship.
In 2011 Paul became an initiate of the Ayahuasca tradition of Santo Daime in the community of Mapiá, Amazonas.
Paul currently resides in Aracaju with his partner and daughter, where they are students of a Gnostic Academy.
Jorge, 71, was born in Ilha de Marajó in the Amazonian state of Pará and has been living in the Valley for 25 years where he unites his inherent Amazonian wisdom with his studies of hermetics and esoteric medicine.
An alchemist and an initiate of the Ayahuasca school and tradition of Santo Daime, and with 20 years of experience working with the medicine within the community, Jorge provides experience and wisdom for those seeking personal transformation.
Jorge will lead the ceremonies and be available for one-on-one sessions throughout the retreat.
Born and raised in Pergamino, Argentina, Martina studied Music Therapy at the University of Rosario.
In 2012 she moved to the Capão Valley where she has trained and worked for the past 14 years as an Ayurvedic Therapist. She produces and hosts Ayurveda retreats, courses and workshops.
Martina’s first encounter with ayahuasca was with Alonso del Rio em 2016, in the Sacred Valley in Peru, where she spent 9 months studying medicine songs.
Martina offers ceremonial support and will be available for individual treatments during the retreat.
Group Facilitator with a Focus on Mental Health.
Diana is an integrative psychologist and neuropsychologist, with a degree in Psychology from the Bahian School of Medicine and Public Health, and a specialization in Jungian Psychotherapy. Her first contact with Ayahuasca was in 2008, through Santo Daime. She worked for 15 years in the corporate world as an organizational psychologist and, more recently, began leading women’s groups in processes of reconnection with the Sacred Feminine.
Diana believes in the transformative power of self-knowledge and honors the journey of those who choose to integrate their shadows and reconnect with their soul.
Isa was born in Bogotá, Colombia, and has been living in Brazil since 2013. Isa is a singer, percussionist, composer, voice coach, improviser and producer of cultural events.
With over of 20 years of experience developing her CantaqueteCura (Sing-for-your-healing) workshops, motivated by her interest in expanding the transformative power of singing in collective life.
Isa is a facilitator of workshops in musical initiation, singing, circle music, and music therapy sessions. Since 2003, she has travelled as a singer and percussionist to various festivals in Colombia, Ecuador, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Mexico and Switzerland.
Isa provides support during the ceremonies and offers Circle Music therapy sessions during the retreat.
Details of this retreat
Restart is a 5-day English-speaking international ayahuasca retreat at Eden Sanctuary, in Vale do Capão, Chapada Diamantina National Park, Brazil. It is created for people who feel the call to pause, reset, and reconnect with what truly matters.
This is not about forcing change. It’s about creating the right conditions for clarity to arise naturally: a safe setting, experienced guidance, supportive practices, and space to breathe again. Through carefully held ceremonies, daily mindfulness, and deep rest in nature, Restart supports you in releasing what feels heavy, listening inward, and returning to your life with renewed direction and presence.
Everything is offered as an invitation, with respect for your pace, your boundaries, and your process.
What the retreat includes:
- 2 Ayahuasca ceremonies held in a gentle, supportive setting
- Daily yoga, breathwork, meditation, and grounding practices
- Integration circles and group sharing to process and anchor insights
- Nature immersion, trails, rivers, and waterfall visits in the surrounding region
- Therapeutic spa experiences including Turkish sauna, herbal baths, and clay baths
- Supportive, retreat-friendly meals adapted to dietary needs
- A small-group environment, calm, respectful, and intentionally held
Why Choose Restart?
A safe, intimate setting with experienced guidance
A gentle, supportive approach to ayahuasca ceremonies
A balanced blend of inner work, daily practices, and nature immersion
Structured integration with group sharing and personal support
Comfort, nourishment, and restorative spa experiences
A sincere community and a respectful, grounded environment
The Eden approach
Restart is guided by a mature facilitation team grounded in safety, presence, and steady support. We value trust, emotional responsibility, and a gentle pace that helps you feel secure enough to go deeper.
Screening and safety
To protect everyone’s wellbeing, all participants complete an intake form and a personal screening process. This ensures the retreat is a good fit, and that participation is approached with care and responsibility.
Last Chance
A preparation course valued at $109 is included with the retreat at no extra cost
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