Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, Nederland
Up to 2 in group
2 Days Package (1 nights)
About this Retreat
Hi, I’m Christian — a grounded and intuitive spaceholder who walks the path of transformation with deep respect for the ancient wisdom that came before us. My work is rooted in sacred plant traditions and breathwork practices that invite us to reconnect with what’s true, alive, and whole within.
Over the years I’ve worked with ayahuasca, psilohuasca, kambo, rapéh, and breathwork — each a powerful teacher in its own way. These sacred medicines open doors to deeper awareness, healing, and remembrance. I honor the indigenous traditions that have carried this knowledge for generations, while shaping it in a way that speaks to our Western hearts: grounded, safe, and accessible, yet always guided by respect and humility.
My way of holding space is calm and steady. I don’t try to lead or fix — I listen, feel, and respond to what arises. Sometimes that means silence, sometimes a word, a hand, or a look that reminds someone they are safe to let go. I trust in the intelligence of each person’s process and in the quiet wisdom that unfolds when we stop forcing and start allowing.
For me, ceremony doesn’t end when the music fades. Integration is an essential part of the journey — where the experience begins to weave itself into daily life. I believe true healing lies there: in the way we embody what we’ve seen, live what we’ve learned, and remember who we already are.
My name is Isabel.
I walk the path of remembrance — of coming home to the wisdom of the body, the whispers of nature, and the quiet knowing that lives within all of us.
For many years I worked in the corporate world, organizing, managing, and creating structure. But life had other plans. Through my own process of transformation — guided by the plants, by silence, by motherhood — I learned to trust a deeper intelligence that moves through all things.
Today, I hold space for others to reconnect with that same inner truth. In ceremony, I bring softness and presence. I listen — not only to words, but to energy, breath, and what wants to be seen. I believe healing happens in simplicity: in being seen, held, and allowed to unfold naturally.
With a background in social work, creative therapy, herbalism, and arts, I weave intuition with grounded care. I love creating beauty in the details — the atmosphere, the altar, the food — because every gesture can be a prayer.
Together with my partner Christian, I co-create So Alegria: a space of authenticity, deep respect for the plants, and the courage to meet yourself fully.
Details of this retreat
In an intimate and beautifully held setting at our home in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, we offer private Ayahuasca ceremonies for individuals or pairs who wish to embark on a deeply personal journey.
You may choose to join alone or together with someone you trust.
We begin around 16:30 with a gentle arrival and a cup of tea. There’s space to connect, share your intention, and settle into the energy of the evening. In a softly decorated ceremonial room, we open with Rapeh to ground and center, before entering the sacred ceremony guided by Ayahuasca.
The evening unfolds in two rounds (always optional and guided by your own process). After closing the circle, a nourishing meal awaits, followed by rest and integration.
The next morning we share breakfast and have a sharing. At around 12PM the ceremony is over and it's time to go home.
For us, working with Ayahuasca is an act of deep respect — a sacred meeting with the intelligence of nature. We see her as a teacher that mirrors truth and opens the heart, inviting healing, clarity, and connection to something larger than ourselves.
Our way of holding space is grounded, warm, and human. We honor the traditional roots of this medicine while creating a setting that feels safe and accessible within our Western world — without dogma, hierarchy, or pressure.
Every ceremony unfolds in presence, guided by intuition, sensitivity, and trust in the natural intelligence of the process.
After registration, you’ll receive an intake form to ensure that your participation is safe and aligned. Once completed, we’ll schedule a short online or phone conversation to connect, answer questions, and confirm your date.
Each ceremony is lovingly guided by either Isabel or Christian, in a safe, grounded, and heart-centered space.