Taslim says, "If you’re looking for an outstanding dieta this place is for you. From start to finish I was deeply impressed with the curation and design of the program. The shamans and their Icaros are of the highest quality; as they sing you feel both the science and the magic that the songs carry." See more
Edward says, "After a few false starts from a pandemic and a Peruvian Government coup, my partner and sister ended up in the Sacred Valley, Peru for a week's retreat. The Shipibo Tribe Maestros and facilitators were nothing less than amazing." See more
Yesim says, "Love that you are so understanding " See more
Sean says, "There is nothing quite like living off the land. Nothing like being a part of a tribe. Nothing like letting go of your attachments to experience what it is like to reconnect with spirit." See more
justin says, "Got picked up at the airport by Paul. He’s a great guy and speaks English perfectly! He took my on a ride down the river and to the retreat center. It was wonderful to spend a few days away in the rainforest and with a wonderful group of people." See more
Robin says, "I came to Hamilton in desperation. I knew I needed something that I could not get from Western medicine. I have worked with Hamilton in the past and I knew I could trust him but I had no idea the depth I could trust him." See more
Francesco says, "I found the Garden of Peace online when searching for a place in Peru for Ayahuasca. I chose them without any referrals or recommendations and I'm glad I found them." See more
April says, "What an amazing land! I am somewhat a snob for good living, even though I can rough it pretty well and have no complaints for simplicity, but I didn't feel that way there at all." See more
Anonymous says, "A 2-plus hour boat ride down the Amazon River brought us to the village of Generro Herrera. On the outskirts of the village, which is situated on 200 acres of farmland surrounded by jungle, sits the home of Maestro Don Alberto and his son Maestro Eliseo." See more
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