"Numinous Ways is a fantastic company, and I have zero hesitation in recommending it.
Their support is top-notch, their retreats are life-changing, and their one-on-one ongoing integration glues all the magic together.
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Experiences on Retreat
"From the moment I stepped onto the retreat's sacred grounds, a wave of amazing energy washed over me. This land is a living tapestry of diverse flora and fauna, punctuated by the refreshing ambiance of a tranquil lake and invigorated by the purest air. Each day, we were treated to meals crafted with love, nourishing both the body and soul.
The ceremonies were nothing short of transformative, facilitated by experts who deftly merged indigenous traditions with a contemporary Western approach. There was an evident emphasis on personal attention, ensuring that each of us felt valued and understood. The high-frequency medicine we imbibed resonated deeply, complemented by the safe, nurturing environment, filled with warmth and genuine care.
The retreat's thoughtful structure allowed ample preparation and post-ceremony integration, enhancing our understanding and appreciation of each experience. Sonically, our journeys were elevated by a harmonious blend of live icaros, instrumental undertones, and curated recorded music. Daily breathing exercises kept us anchored, and amidst the profound introspection, there was always space for rest and personal time. Truly, an unparalleled spiritual odyssey.
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"It wasn´t my first Ayahuasca experience, but definitely my deepest and most beautiful one.
Mother Ayahuasca is really honored by the facilitators Rindos Aguas, Terra Mai, Rana Sagrada and Josué in wonderful ceremonies and the participants can feel safe in every situation.
Accomodation and food are great, as is the price.
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"The place and the whole team are wonderful. They really care and do their best to support you. I am so happy that I choosed Spirit Quest Retreats for my first Ayahuasca journey. Thank you so much! "
"When I arrived at Faro airport, I honestly did not know what to expect. Feelings of apprehension were strong, but as soon as I found João waiting for me in arrivals they dissipated. The drive from the airport took roughly 40 minutes, and upon arrival at the house, Fatima warmly greeted me like an old friend. I felt incredibly welcomed and safe, and after some time had passed and the ongoing ceremony had finished I had my one on one with Fatima and set my intention for the first ceremony and went to bed feeling reassured that I was where I needed to be.
The ceremony room was incredibly well curated and felt like exactly the right place to be doing the work I needed. The ceremonies themselves were both the hardest and most profound experience of my life, yet despite the challenges, Fatima, Bianca, João, and Alex were all there on hand to help me when I needed it. While I struggled with the experiences on different days in different ways, I never felt unsafe. After the ceremony there was always plenty of amazing food available, and a safe space to process and recount my experience with the other participants before heading to bed.
Overall I cannot rate this experience high enough. The entire team of facilitators was just amazing, as were the rest of the group. Though we all had our own demons to battle, we all shared in this beautiful, transformative experience, and I wouldn't change any aspect of it for anything in the world.
If you are looking for THE place in Europe to do the work, this is it. I will be back in the future, of that I am sure. 100 stars out of 5."
"I have just done my first Ayahuasca retreat with Vine of the Soul. The experience was truly life-changing and I saw an abundance of healing in myself and others. Fatima and Bianca really know what they are doing, so I felt in very safe hands. Proper integration and preparation Is obviously obviously key, and they are both really good at helping you through both phases. Ceremony music is crucial too, as it guides you through the experience emotionally, and the music was absolutely phenomenal. I have a big playlist to take home! Doing Aya for the first time can be a daunting experience, but if you feel called to do it, you will be in excellent and loving hands if you chose this retreat."
"Im so happy i made the decision to come to Vine of the soul! Bianca and Fatima were amazing hosts and i always felt very well taken care of. Spending time and speaking with them and the other guests have really renewed my appreciation for life. And on top of that the food was amazing :) If youre looking for a place to leave your worries behind search no further!"
"Prepare to embark on an amazing journey of self-discovery and enlightenment with the guidance of one of the best psychedelic service gurus out there. From start to finish, my experience was nothing short of extraordinary, and I am compelled to share my positively raging review.
The level of expertise displayed by this exceptional guru was awe-inspiring. Their profound knowledge of psychedelics, coupled with their genuine passion for facilitating transformational experiences, created an atmosphere of trust and reassurance. They skillfully blended ancient wisdom with modern understanding, offering a comprehensive approach to psychedelic exploration that left no stone unturned."
"I can not thank Bianca & Fatima enough for what they did for me in these few days. Hard to put in words. I can just tell you if you're feeling hopeless and empty there is something that can help with that!"
"I’d been considering a retreat like this for some time but was always busy making excuses. Classic avoidance strategies: “Yes it’s a good idea, but I’ll do it after this or once I’ve done that.” Of course, eventually, the impetus came. Life sent a reminder, and… some research later… I booked the retreat. I was nervous right up until my intro call when I realised I’d made the right decision. Talking it through helped. Yes, I was still nervous, but now I believed more in the process.
Once you arrive and settle in, you’re given the opportunity to speak one-to-one with Bianca, Fatima, and Stefan. In those conversations I found myself opening up more than I have for a long time because I was being met with such understanding, compassion, and insight. Looking back I can see how important these first conversations were. They laid the foundation for the whole process, gave me clarity on my intention, set expectations, and prepared me for the work.
I feel very lucky to have been able to spend time with the Vine team, and all my fellow participants, on the retreat. I learned a lot from everyone and already miss our conversations. I could go on and on about this weekend: the group chats, how great the food was, how much I loved the music, the rollercoaster heart-opening plant journeys of course, but I’ll simply say:
It was amazing. I feel better. My perspective has shifted. I’ll strive to keep this awareness alive, and I’m very grateful to have had this experience and spent time with such kind, open-hearted, and supportive people. Thank you 🙏"
"Where to begin?
I visited Heart Wellness at the end of April for my first experience of plant medicine, booking it the week before on a spontaneous decision.
I went into the experience having not done a lot of research as I didn't want to have too high expectations going into it, but what I can tell you wholeheartedly is that I honestly ended up having the greatest, life changing experience of my life.
Coming out of an unexpected marriage breakdown but in a good place, having been through counselling and worked on myself I had an idea of what intentions I wished to take into the ceremonies. However it was the one on one discussions I had with Owen, Fatima and Bianca that actually gave me the clarity I needed for each evening.
Having never experienced psychedelics before I felt incredibly safe with the team and location to surrender to the experience. Now one month later I can confirm that what I felt coming from the ceremony was not temporary, has caused healing in my mind that I could never have dreamt of achieving in this lifetime.
I will forever return to these guys in the future as I feel like I have found a miracle medicine.
Thank you all - I appreciate you and the experience changed my life forever. "
"I had an amazing experience. I feel like I am vibrating at a higher frequency now. Bianca and Fatima are professional and full of positive energy. The venue was great. The food was delicious. I liked the cats."
"Rindo Aguas is an embodiment of love and healing. He created such a safe space for us to connect to Mother Ayahuasca and taught us a great deal about spirituality and about life. Thank you so much for the light, the love, the healing medicine that you and Terra Mai bring to this world through your work! I'm forever grateful! "
"Kambo enables purification and detoxification of the whole body. Though it was intense but I knew I was safe in Rana Sagrada's hand!"
"I couldn't ask for a better, more meaningful first Ayahuasca retreat than the Spirit Quest Retreat.
Rindos Aguas, Rana Sagrada & Terra Mai created and held such a sacred and safe space for me, along with other participants to explore our internal world and heal through the Medicine from Mother Ayahuasca.
The venue is a piece of heaven on Earth. You will be surrounded by beautiful nature in its purest and natural conditions. The house is clean and fresh and has all the necessary equipments and tools to facilitate your basic needs.
In adition to that, there are lakes where you can swim, mediate, journal, read a book surrounded by an orchestral music of nature. Hearty meals are served with love and care. You will also befriend with 3 beautiful, friendly dogs with very distinct characters.
There is just so much love and magic in this place that you can only experience when you are there. You will be supported and cared for by great people. And good chance is you will walk away from the retreat with new friendships, connections and a heart filled with love for yourself, others and life.
If you have a calling to go on an Ayahuasca retreat, this is the place to be.
Thank you Rindos Aguas, Rana Sagrada & Terra Mai for everything! "
"The most beautiful souls I have met. The aura of the place is magical. No one recommended this place to me, I just blindly picked it, and it was one of the best decisions I have made. The diet food was delicious and my stay here was truly comfortable."
"I really enjoyed my time there - the retreat was exactly what I was looking for."
"I tried to have no expectations, as it was my first experience with Ayahuasca.
I can only describe the 5 days at Spirit Quest as a life changing event. After feeling all the love not only from the organizers, but also from the participants and the friendliest of pets. I felt relaxed and at home soon after arriving.
Wonderful setting, loving hosts, fantastic food and all round complete experience. "
"I would recommend anyone looking to try Ayahuavasca to go to a place like Heart Wellness which is such a warm and safe space to have such an intense experience. Bianca and Fatima created the perfect set through 1:1s, intention setting sessions and sharing circles to prepare us for Ayahuavasca as well as the right setting (through lightning, music, mattresses/blankets, fruits to get rid off the taste ect.) to have the best possible experience. The level of thoughtfulness was impressive and I loved how much our group connected throughout the retreat. Also, I love the therapeutic approach they took on Ayahuavasca, which made us really benefit from experience (I describe it to my friends as 20 years worth of therapy in 5 days). Other factors that made our experience so special include fun beach excursions during the day (there are breathtaking beaches in the Algarve!), beautiful nature surrounding the retreat and great food. I am very grateful to have had such a beneficial experience of trying Ayahuavasca for the first time and will be back in a few months. "
"The retreat organized by Spirit Quest was an experience that I will not forget for my entire life.
Hermano Gavin Rana Sagrada and Hermano Rindos Aguas together with Hermano Joshua held the space and took care of the participants with love and dedication.
The kitchen was excellent.
I highly recommend this retreat to anyone who wants to deepen their spiritual path and learn about the powerful benefits of sacred medicines."
"Beautiful location, small group with personalised care and attention, massively exceeded expectations. Highly recommended."
"I want to start by saying if you are thinking of going to a retreat with Heart-Wellness, go for it, you are in safe hands! The ladies who run it are so knowledgeable, in tune, caring, and have a wicked sense of humour! I went on a private retreat after very short notice from my side, and they were very accommodating. Welcoming me with open arms. The setting is traditional Portuguese countryside comfotable accommodation in nature. Yet only about a 10 min drive to the stunning beaches and town. They went our of their way to show me around the local area in my spare time. The food is delicious and healthy. I stayed for an extra couple of nights as I loved it there so much. You will be genuinly guided and supported through-out your experience. I look forward to visiting again. Thank you beautiful ladies!! xx"
"From the first minute I felt at home. Wonderful and caring people are doing this retreat. The place where everything happens is just beautiful. Such peace and tranquility all around. A small number of participants, so I felt calm and protected. Beautiful nature around. For me it was the best decision to come to this place, I got a lot for myself
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"I was very nervous going to this retreat because I'd never done anything like it before and I was in a fragile place emotionally having just ended a 4 and a half year relationship. First thing you must know is that you're in very safe experienced hands. From the moment we had our induction call I was cared for and supported by Bianca and Fatima. They were my guides, therapists, mothers, fathers, friends and facilitators. Everything I needed they supplied both physically and emotionally. I got so much out of the experience, more than I anticipated which is saying something because I had high expectations. I will recommending this to everyone who I feel is ready. I feel like a new person or maybe just back to my old self with layers stripped off me. Layers that weighed me down. I'm now lighter and more free with a new spirit animal to guide me 🐺🌕. I'm excited to try out the tools I learned while at the Heart Wellness Centre. I will return one day to this magical space, to see my wonderful friends again for more treatment when the time is right. "
"I instantly felt myself unwind and relax as I stepped into this piece of paradise. Their retreat is so homely with a huge amount of land to explore and meditate in. The food was delicious and colourful and exactly what we needed going into ceremony. Every step of the way I felt looked after and provided for. All ceremonies were beautiful journeys, performed with so much love. Heartfelt gratitude goes out to the whole team for their dedication and kind support."
"I arrived at the retreat location when it was already dark and as soon as I entered the porch of the house, I got a strong feeling that I came to the right place for my Ayahuasca journey. I did not need to see everything with my eyes to know that, and I was right.
We were hosted by a lovely couple. From the start to the end of the retreat I felt fully taken care of by them and got all the help I needed, ensuring a comfortable and safe stay. Ayahuasca ceremonies were led by Rindos Aguas, who I think did an amazing job both in the ceremony setting and between/after them. You could always ask questions, seek emotional support, or simply talk about life. Personally, for me, it was my second ayahuasca retreat experience and the medicine did wonders for me. I did not have a hard time during my two trips, but always felt that if I went through a rough patch, Rindos Aguas and three other helpers/facilitators would be there for me.
The place itself is not a 5-star hotel type, for sure, but I think it is even better than that. It is in the heart of nature, full of beautiful views, fresh air and chicken running around. In the house, you can relax in 2 cozy common spaces with fireplaces. If you are too anxious or overwhelmed by your experiences and don't want to talk to people, you can always be comforted by 3 friendly dogs that live there as well. It was made sure that we were never hungry and were prepared delicious dieta food every day, and we could always find fruits in the kitchen if that was not enough. All in all, the place is very genuine, that has naturally grown throughout the years, and you can still find most of the amenities that a westerner needs - wifi, hot water, electrically heated beds, sauna, etc.
I am very grateful for my experience there and would definitely recommend it to anyone who would like to try this wonderful medicine, but is still not sure or afraid. ❤️"
"thank you for your support and warm heart"
"Good first experience with Kambo"
"This was my first experience with the medicine and I was drawn to Spirit quest retreats. I am very happy to have chosen them as I couldn't have felt more welcomed and accompanied in my journey.
Kate and Jason are wonderful people with a mission to support spiritual healing and awareness through the medicine.
I hope my journey takes me back there at one point and I am happy if I can motivate anyone in doubt that this place is a great place to start your journey with mother Ayahuasca.
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"An Amazing Guide and a well prepared hand leading you into a wonderful and fulfilling experience "