At Ancient Mother, we guide you back to yourself.
We offer a safe and supportive space to explore what stands in the way of a free and balanced life — whether that’s addiction, trauma, anxiety, or something unnamed.
We believe that every healing journey is deeply personal. There’s no right or wrong way to go through it, no specific outcome to reach. We’re not here to fix you, but to walk alongside you, holding space for what wants to be seen, felt, and released.
Nestled in a picturesque village close to Assen, Motherland awaits you.
Here, you can experience true peace of mind, take a leisurely stroll through the expansive garden, and immerse yourself in nature at its most nourishing.
You’ll feel right at home, safe and comfortable, and fully ready for your transformative journey.
We are located in Drenthe, close to Assen. You can either visit us by car, or take the train to Assen where we'll be happy to pick you up. From Amsterdam Central station there are regular and direct connections to Assen.
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Best Life Experience
I had the best experience, accommodation, and hospitality in the Ancient mother center. Margriet was very caring and loving and made the journey smooth and safe. I highly recommend this center for anyone who is interested in such inner journeys 🙏🙏❤️❤️
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Wonderful experience in a peaceful setting with experienced and loving guides
Margriet, Harold and Elisabeth were wonderful. The houseboot is a beautiful and peaceful surrounding for a first Ayahuasca experience and it felt very safe to have 3 guides available for 4-5 participants. We were all looked after in the best possible way and I would recommend them to anyone :) Thank you so much for all the love and kindness you give! <3
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Great Ceremony
Despite a slight miscommunication regarding pickup , my experience with Susan and Harold was nothing short of extraordinary. Their deep knowledge and compassionate guidance through each session led to profound insights and personal breakthroughs. The initial hiccup quickly faded as their professionalism and genuine care paved the way for a truly trans-formative journey. I highly recommend these sessions for anyone seeking meaningful personal growth.
Despite of miscommunication, giving 5 stars because of kind and professional crew.
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A life-changing experience!
I trusted my intuition when booking this important retreat with Margriet, just based on her website - and it was everything I could have wanted! When I was there, it felt that my whole life had been working towards this weekend. So many moments and insights that will stick with me! So much love and genuine interest in my wellbeing. I felt safe and protected, will always go again.
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Ayahuasca Experience
This was my first time to try Ayahuasca, i planned for this for long time and i was really happy to have done it with Margriet and Martjin at Ancient Mother
They both are wonderful creatures, they know alot about what they are doing and doing it with them as i later found was really a good choice.
The experience in general and from the beginning till the end was amazing and satisfying
I recommend anyone who wants to try the Ayahuasca to consider Ancient Mother
Thank you Marg and Martjin