F.A.Q.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
BOOKING, CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS POLICY
First, take a look at our schedule and see which retreat dates work best for you. From there, reach out to schedule a medical screening. Once approved, we will provide you all the booking instructions. A 50% deposit is required to reserve your spot.
If you cancel more than 60 days from the retreat start date, then your deposit is eligible for a full refund minus processing fees. If you cancel between 30 – 60 days, the deposit is nonrefundable but can be transferred toward a future retreat within 1 year subject to availability. If you cancel less than 30 days from the start date of the retreat your deposit will be forfeited.
There will be a 10% fee for all cancellations and refunds to cover processing fees. Once the retreat has started no refunds will be issued.
GENERAL QUESTIONS
Yes! We offer partial scholarships, discounts for veterans and payment plans.
No, the flights are not included.
We have all private rooms available in shared cabins or private cabins. We emphasize the value of private space but also understand that some friends travel together and prefer a more economical option. Our shared cabins have a 2-person max.
Since 2014, we have had over a decade of experience and training in Peruvian Mestizo traditions.
Our ceremonies are facilitated by our ayahuasqueros Matt and Jeanae who have been training in Peru since 2014. They have completed many master plant medicine dietas under the guidance of their teacher, famed shaman Don Ron Wheelock. Together, they sing Icaros and play multiple instruments to guide the ceremony.
We value the intimacy of the experience and will never exceed 12 participants in each ceremony with a minimum of 4 support staff.
Almost everything is provided for you once you arrive at our center. We provide a suggested packing list at the time of booking.
Yes, we have WiFi available at our facility. We do suggest you stay off your phone as much as possible to focus on the experience and fully immerse yourself in your healing.
Ayahuasca is safe when used properly and when participants are thoroughly screened about their medical background, especially medications. We have a rigorous intake process. Jeanae and Matt are staff is CPR certified with an AED on site.
Our pricing ranges depending on retreat duration and accommodation type. You can get more details on our pricing page.
QUESTIONS ABOUT AYAHUASCA
Anywhere from 5 minutes to a few hours, but generally speaking most people start to feel the effects of ayahuasca within 1 hour of drinking the medicine.
Each experience is different, but about 4-5 hours on average. How long you feel the effects of ayahuasca depends on a number of things including the strength of the medicine, your sensitivity to the medicine, your metabolism, if you purge, etc.
No, every experience is different. Some experiences are very intense, some are subtle and gentle. Regardless of how many times you have drank ayahuasca or even if you use the same quantity and quality of medicine every time, you can still get very different results. Ayahuasca has a certain energy that can be felt each time you drink, but the overall experience usually varies each time.
Mostly likely. Not everyone experiences the purge in the form of vomiting or diarrhea, but it is likely that you will. This may sound unpleasant, and it can be, but the purge serves its purpose in detoxing the body and spirit. It represents the release of negative built-up energies in the body and soul.
Unfortunately, no. All antidepressant medications have a negative and potentially fatal interaction with ayahuasca - that includes SSRI's, SNRI's, TCAs and MAOI's. It extremely important that you provide all relevant health information so we can determine if you can safely participate, or which steps you will need to take to be able to participate in the future.
If you are committed to having this experience, we advise that you consult with your doctor or psychiatrist to see if you can safely come off the medication and come up with a plan to safely taper and minimize any potential withdrawal symptoms. Never stop taking any medication with consulting with your physician.
Not everyone has vision with ayahuasca. sometimes the experience is more physical or emotional. Ayahuasca affects all people differently. However, the vast majority of people that consume ayahuasca do have visual experiences or visions. This sacred medicine manifests itself differently to all people so it is impossible for us to predict what your experience will be like. Just trust that the medicine will take you where you need to go.