5 Day Ayahuasca Retreat with 2-month Training Programme
5 Day Ayahuasca Retreat with 2-month Training Programme
3300-321, Arganil, Portugal
Up to 8 in group
November 20 - 24, 2025
A preparation course valued at $109 is included with the retreat at no extra cost
Retreat Highlights
- 5-day immersive Ayahuasca retreat in Portugal
- 2 x Traditional Ayahuasca ceremonies
- 4 x Pre-retreat training sessions to prepare your mind and body
- 4 x Post-retreat integration sessions to support you in your new life
- Private accommodation and bathrooms
- Dieta-friendly meals tailored for ceremony preparation
- Somatic work, breathwork, and guided meditations
- Group sharing circles and reflective journaling time
- 2 x Personalised one-to-one integration sessions
- Safe, supportive environment for deep personal transformation
About this Retreat
Born and raised in London, Melissa is a certified life coach, lawyer, healer and retreat facilitator, experienced in cultivating and curating retreats and workshops to facilitate personal healing and transformation. Her own journey has been heavily influenced by the teachings of Ayahuasca, which inspired her to combine this sacred medicine with integrative coaching to create a framework for deeper transformation, healing and growth.
Mo is a Jungian coach, author, and TEDx speaker, also initiated by the Shipibo tradition. He specialises in integration, guiding participants to translate their experiences into grounded psychological and spiritual growth. Drawing on a range of somatic tools and Jungian depth psychology, Mo equips individuals with practical tools to become masters of their own healing, turning insight into transformation.
Details of this retreat
In a world that often feels fast-paced, fractured, and disconnected, this retreat offers something rare: a safe, structured space for deep healing, transformation, and integration.
At its core, this work is about bridging two worlds - the ancient traditions of the Amazon and the modern challenges of Western life. Through thoughtful preparation, carefully held ceremonies, and dedicated integration support, you’ll be guided to bring the insights of plant medicine into your everyday reality in a grounded, sustainable way.
This is not about escape. It’s about meeting yourself fully, in an environment that supports you to grow, heal, and realign with what matters most.
Set in the stillness of rural Portugal, our 5-day plant medicine retreat is embedded in an eight-week journey. You won’t just participate in ceremonies - you’ll be supported before, during, and after with the tools and guidance needed to make sense of it all, so the changes take root.
Most retreats begin and end with the ceremonies. Ours starts a month before and continues a month after, because true transformation unfolds over time. Plant medicine can open profound doors, but without preparation and integration, insights often fade into memory. What makes this retreat different is how we help you prepare your system beforehand and how we walk with you afterwards to make sure the changes land.
We include:
Weekly live preparation and integration sessions with grounding practices and group connection
Somatic tools for nervous system regulation and emotional processing
Trauma-informed facilitation that honours the full spectrum of human experience
Clear frameworks to help you make meaning and apply insights in everyday life
Microdosing tinctures for gentle support with your integration
At its core, this work is about bridging two worlds - the ancient traditions of the Amazon and the modern challenges of Western life. Through thoughtful preparation, carefully held ceremonies, and dedicated integration support, you’ll be guided to bring the insights of plant medicine into your everyday reality in a grounded, sustainable way.
This is not about escape. It’s about meeting yourself fully, in an environment that supports you to grow, heal, and realign with what matters most.
Set in the stillness of rural Portugal, our 5-day plant medicine retreat is embedded in an eight-week journey. You won’t just participate in ceremonies - you’ll be supported before, during, and after with the tools and guidance needed to make sense of it all, so the changes take root.
Most retreats begin and end with the ceremonies. Ours starts a month before and continues a month after, because true transformation unfolds over time. Plant medicine can open profound doors, but without preparation and integration, insights often fade into memory. What makes this retreat different is how we help you prepare your system beforehand and how we walk with you afterwards to make sure the changes land.
We include:
Weekly live preparation and integration sessions with grounding practices and group connection
Somatic tools for nervous system regulation and emotional processing
Trauma-informed facilitation that honours the full spectrum of human experience
Clear frameworks to help you make meaning and apply insights in everyday life
Microdosing tinctures for gentle support with your integration
Schedule
Itinerary & Training Overview
Our 5-day retreat is part of a structured training programme to ensure all participants are properly supported before, during, and after the retreat, with practical tools to integrate their experiences.
Pre-Retreat Training (Online)
Participants will join four preparatory sessions online before arrival. These sessions focus on mental, emotional, and physical preparation, grounding practices, intention setting, and understanding the ceremonial process.
Day 1 – Arrival & Orientation
Arrive at Porto Airport by 2pm and transfer to Bela Colina. Settle into your private room and explore the grounds. Meet your facilitators and fellow participants for a gentle orientation session and opening circle.
Day 2 – Ceremony Day
Morning restorative practices including yoga and meditation to ground yourself. Afternoon preparation session to set intentions and review ceremonial guidance. Evening guided ayahuasca ceremony with support from the facilitators, followed by gentle reflection and journaling.
Day 3 – Integration & Training
Morning yoga and mindful movement to process insights from the previous night. Afternoon integration session focusing on practical tools for applying lessons in daily life. Group discussion, somatic exercises, and reflection.
Day 4 – Ceremony Day
Morning grounding practices and optional one-on-one support. Afternoon preparation for the evening ceremony. Evening guided ayahuasca ceremony, followed by group sharing and integration support.
Day 5 – Closing, Integration & Departure
A light breakfast, followed by final integration circle to consolidate insights and set intentions for your life beyond the retreat. Guidance on post-retreat integration, journaling, and applying the learning in everyday contexts. Transfer back to Porto Airport for flights departing after 4pm.
Post-Retreat Training (Online)
Four follow-up sessions will be offered after the retreat to support ongoing integration. These sessions help participants embed their experiences, develop self-awareness, and maintain the gains made during the retreat.
The combination of pre-retreat training, ceremony days, integration work, and post-retreat support creates a comprehensive framework that bridges the ceremonial experiences with modern life, providing lasting transformation and practical skills for wellbeing.
Our 5-day retreat is part of a structured training programme to ensure all participants are properly supported before, during, and after the retreat, with practical tools to integrate their experiences.
Pre-Retreat Training (Online)
Participants will join four preparatory sessions online before arrival. These sessions focus on mental, emotional, and physical preparation, grounding practices, intention setting, and understanding the ceremonial process.
Day 1 – Arrival & Orientation
Arrive at Porto Airport by 2pm and transfer to Bela Colina. Settle into your private room and explore the grounds. Meet your facilitators and fellow participants for a gentle orientation session and opening circle.
Day 2 – Ceremony Day
Morning restorative practices including yoga and meditation to ground yourself. Afternoon preparation session to set intentions and review ceremonial guidance. Evening guided ayahuasca ceremony with support from the facilitators, followed by gentle reflection and journaling.
Day 3 – Integration & Training
Morning yoga and mindful movement to process insights from the previous night. Afternoon integration session focusing on practical tools for applying lessons in daily life. Group discussion, somatic exercises, and reflection.
Day 4 – Ceremony Day
Morning grounding practices and optional one-on-one support. Afternoon preparation for the evening ceremony. Evening guided ayahuasca ceremony, followed by group sharing and integration support.
Day 5 – Closing, Integration & Departure
A light breakfast, followed by final integration circle to consolidate insights and set intentions for your life beyond the retreat. Guidance on post-retreat integration, journaling, and applying the learning in everyday contexts. Transfer back to Porto Airport for flights departing after 4pm.
Post-Retreat Training (Online)
Four follow-up sessions will be offered after the retreat to support ongoing integration. These sessions help participants embed their experiences, develop self-awareness, and maintain the gains made during the retreat.
The combination of pre-retreat training, ceremony days, integration work, and post-retreat support creates a comprehensive framework that bridges the ceremonial experiences with modern life, providing lasting transformation and practical skills for wellbeing.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Numinity, 3300-321, Arganil, Portugal
Directions
Bela Colina is located in the heart of Portugal’s Coimbra District, approximately 2 hours’ drive from Porto Airport, making it easily accessible while remaining a secluded and peaceful retreat sanctuary.
Nearest international airport: Porto Airport (OPO) – 2 hours by private transfer
Transfers included: Guests are collected from Porto Airport at 3:00 pm on the arrival day and returned to the airport at approximately 2:00 pm on the departure day
Please book arrival flights to land by 2:00 pm and departure flights for after 4:00 pm to ensure smooth transfers
For those wishing to travel independently, detailed directions and local transportation options can be provided.
Nearest international airport: Porto Airport (OPO) – 2 hours by private transfer
Transfers included: Guests are collected from Porto Airport at 3:00 pm on the arrival day and returned to the airport at approximately 2:00 pm on the departure day
Please book arrival flights to land by 2:00 pm and departure flights for after 4:00 pm to ensure smooth transfers
For those wishing to travel independently, detailed directions and local transportation options can be provided.
Accommodation
Our retreat offers beautifully designed private rooms, each thoughtfully crafted to provide comfort, privacy, and a serene environment for reflection and integration. Every guest enjoys their own bathroom, ensuring a personal and restful space throughout the retreat. Spacious, light-filled rooms with natural décor and calming colours. High-quality bedding and linens for deeply restorative sleep. Private bathrooms stocked with eco-friendly amenities. Quiet, intimate atmosphere perfect for journaling, meditation, or personal reflection. Views of surrounding hills and forests to inspire calm and connection with nature. Thoughtfully arranged furnishings to support integration and relaxation after ceremony or yoga sessions. Each room is a sanctuary in itself, designed to help participants feel safe, nurtured, and fully supported throughout their journey with us.
Program Price
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Nestled in the heart of Portugal’s stunning Coimbra District, Bela Colina is a serene rural sanctuary offering the perfect blend of natural beauty, privacy, and comfort. Surrounded by rolling hills, lush forests, and traditional Portuguese villages, the venue provides an immersive escape from modern life. Just 2 hours’ drive from Porto Airport, making it easily accessible yet wonderfully secluded (transfers included).
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
We follow a sattvic-inspired dieta designed for clarity, grounding, and nourishment, in line with traditional preparation for Ayahuasca ceremonies. Meals are fresh, seasonal, and mostly plant-based.
What's Included
- 4 x group preparation sessions (before retreat)
- 2 x 1-1 Coaching Sessions with an Integration Specialist
- 2 x Ceremonies during the 5 days in Portugal
- 4 x group integration sessions (after retreat)
- A 30ml microdosing supply to support integration
- All meals, accommodation and transfers from Porto airport included
- The training will cover:
- 1. Emotional Processing
- 2. Shadow Work
- 3. Breathing Practices
- 4. Dream Work
- 5. Nature Connection
- 6. Archetypes & Myth
- 7. Creative Expression
- 8. Future Visioning & Review
- 10% of proceeds go directly to the Acaté Foundation* supporting indigenous-led forest protection in the Peruvian Amazon.
What's Not Included
- Flights to and from Porto Airport
- Travel Insurance
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