Simon says, "I knew from the moment I looked this place up that it was the right place for me! Oh how I wasn’t disappointed. The love and care that Blaz and the team put into this place is just incredible." See more
Kayla says, "There are no words to describe the magic of Soltara. The people, the land, the food, the living space, even the transportation, all provide a safe space for true healing." See more
George says, "I chose Arkana partly because of its amazing reviews and now I know why those reviews were so good. Firstly, the location is amazing. The retreat is located in the mountains of the Sacred Valley and the view is breathtaking to wake up to." See more
Tracy says, "There are a few words that come to mind right away as I think of my time at Mexisoul and those words are Healing, Rewarding, Worthwhile, Affirmative and Loving! The entire Mexisoul team is full of love and only want the best for your overall health, wellness and growth." See more
Anonymous says, "I write this 3 months after completing the retreat... Nestled in the serene mountain landscape, under the stars, this ayahuasca retreat provided an ideal environment for a profound and life-changing experience." See more
Anonymous says, "I was an amazing healing experience in the heart of Tulum’s lush jungle guided Agustina. Her and Angle’s energy transcends time, weaving ancient Mayan threads into the sunset ceremony." See more
Sarah says, "If you are wanting an authentic experience with plant medicine, along with a beautiful location, and guides who truly care, this is the place for you. I am without words to describe my experience with the plant medicine and it’s different for everyone, so I won’t try." See more
Zhan says, "My experience at the Pandorita Ayahuasca retreat in Costa Rica was nothing short of paradise. Nestled within the lush rainforest, the setting itself felt like a journey into another world." See more
Angie says, "I attended the retreat not knowing exactly what to expect and knew it was probably best not to have much expectations. I think as far as the ayahuasca ceromony it is a personal experience and I applaud anyone who has the courage to take the step to healing and change." See more
Anonymous says, "This was more than I could have ever hoped for. Every single person in the group that stayed for the duration of the retreat had a profound experience that deeply changed and helped them! I loved my time at Gaia! I felt safe in all of the ceremonies, the community feeling that was forged was amazing and so helpful in the healing process, the food was fantastic and the facilities were very nice! They have created something truly amazing here and I would recommend it to anyone who is seeking to find themselves or heal past trauma and finally become the person they’ve always wanted to be." See more
Jesse says, "I had an absolutely incredible experience at Libélula, working with them both within their medicine ceremonies and through the personal development work offered outside of ceremony." See more
Anonymous says, "Ananda is such a beautiful space and they are bringing safe and informative programs to the plant medicine space. This women’s circle was so lovely and I can’t wait till they host again 💕" See more
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