PAYMENT INFORMATION + FAQ 

What is an Ayahuasca experience like?

The Ayahuasca experience has been described as transcendental, profound, or enlightening. You can experience an altered state of consciousness, out-of-body experiences, euphoria, and possibly hallucinations. Some participants shared that the Ayahuasca ceremony was a therapeutic experience that left them feeling a sense of deep gratitude, intense emotions, and an immense understanding of one’s life.

When are deposits and full payments due?

Deposits are due by July 15th. Full Payment is due by August 1st. Payments made after August 1st will be subject to a $50. late payment fee. We are always open to working with those who seek healing with us and need help with the financial aspects. We simply ask that you operate with the utmost honesty and integrity.

Is Ayahuasca safe to consume? What emergency protocols do you have in place?

In the broadest sense, yes; for healthy individuals, Ayahuasca is safe. If you are under the guidance of an experienced shaman, your safety is kept in high regard. While it is virtually impossible to become addicted to Ayahuasca or overdose on ayahuasca, side effects are possible. They can include panic, paranoia, vomiting, and diarrhea. Although distressing, these side effects will pass.

What medical conditions will prevent me from participating in Ayahuasca ceremonies?

Diabetes, previous heart attack, irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure, high blood pressure, heart surgery, aneurysm, stroke, schizophrenia, epilepsy, and infectious disease. These conditions are conditions that may restrict your ability to participate in Ayahuasca Ceremonies because of the risk of complications to your health or the inherent risk to other participants. Please reach out as there are exceptions.

What is the purge and will it happen to me?

The purge is an important part of the ayahuasca ceremony, and it usually takes the form of vomiting – but sometimes it can take the form of diarrhea. One of the main aspects of participating in an ayahuasca ceremony is purification, so the purge is a way to prepare the body for what is coming.

In the spiritual sense, the purge allows you to shed anything that no longer serves you, anything that is weighing you down, or anything that is holding you back. It is an energetic cleansing that will help clear vibrational imprints and emotional blockages, as well as physical toxins. Many people purge strongly in their initial ceremony experiences, and move into deeper experiences as these blockages are removed. Other people experience the reverse: they do not purge early on but have cleansing purges in later experiences.

Why is tobacco used during an Ayahuasca ceremony?

Tobacco is utilized as a sacred and healing plant. In many indigenous Amazonian traditions, tobacco (or ‘mapacho’) is considered a Master Plant and is given equal regard and importance as Ayahuasca. The qualities ascribed to tobacco in the healing and ceremonial context include energetic clearing, protection, alignment, and grounding. Most Shipibo Ayahuasceros actively use tobacco during ceremonies for these qualities. The tobacco used in rituals is the Nicotiana Rustica variety which is very different from the strands used in commercial cigarettes (Virginia, Burley, Oriental). Unlike commercial cigarettes, the tobacco used in ceremony is pure tobacco leaf and does not contain any chemical additives.

Can I take Ayahuasca on my own?

No.

It is not recommended or advisable to take Ayahuasca without the guidance and supervision of a qualified shaman.

How should I prepare for the Ayahuasca ceremony?

To prepare for the Ayahuasca ceremony and have the best possible experience, it is recommended that participants avoid using alcohol, caffeine, cigarettes, drugs, or sex for two weeks before taking part in the ceremony. This is meant to purify the body.

Participants are also encouraged to follow a specific diet, usually a vegan or vegetarian diet vegetarianism or veganism, for a few weeks before the retreat. This will help rid the body of toxins.

I've submitted my medical waiver and registration forms and have not heard back yet. Is there anything further that I should do?

Once we receive your registration and medical forms, t we will reach out within 48 hours to confirm. They will be reviewed by our staff within 3-7 days (this is expedited as much as possible for registrations to retreats which are happening now). You will be notified via email once your registration has been reviewed and whether it has been approved. If you are approved for the retreat, and if you are paying via PayPal, we will then issue you an invoice for your deposit. The only thing for you to do in the meantime is look out for our email!

How long will the experience last?

The length of time to feel the effects of ayahuasca can vary from person to person, and ceremony to ceremony. It is said that the effects of Ayahuasca can last anywhere from a few hours to the whole night. Even when the conscious effects have worn off, the medicine continues to work within the body and energetic fields in ways that are not always perceptible.

If someone needs help during the ceremony may I help them?

While reaching out to help is natural and we love that you are a natural helper, we ask that you not reach out unless asked to do so. We have a very strict policy regarding consent and without knowing someone's background and where they are in their experience, they may find your touch violating. Never touch without consent during the ceremony and/or during the course of the retreat.  

Is there internet service available?

There is internet service during the retreat. But, this is a spiritual retreat, and immersion and isolation without the distractions of modern technology is recommended and required to benefit the most.