Single 5-MeO-DMT / Bufo Alvarius Ceremony

Name: Single 5-MeO-DMT / Bufo Alvarius Ceremony
Start: 2026-02-28
End: 2026-02-28
Location: Vine of the soul Retreats
Rating: 5

5.0019 reviews

Faro, Portugal

Up to 10 in group

Feb 28, 2026

A preparation course valued at $109 is included with the retreat at no extra cost

Retreat Highlights

Screening & suitability process (to confirm fit and support safety)
Preparation support: one 1:1 prep call before the retreat
Location: Algarve, Portugal (approx. 35 minutes from Faro Airport)
Small-cohort format: max. 6 participants
Full retreat day container (arrival around 10:00; held through the full arc of the day)
Two trauma-informed facilitators holding the space (high-touch support)
Group orientation / preparation talk on the day (expectations, consent, safety, container)
5-MeO-DMT (Bufo Alvarius - natural, not synthetic) ceremony, with participants served one-by-one (not all at once)
Supportive group presence while others journey (quiet, respectful holding environment)
Sharing circle after the journeys (processing + meaning-making)
Integration circle / structured integration guidance (practical next steps)
Snacks and refreshments during the day (fruit, vegetables, hummus, drinks)
Post-retreat support: one follow-up integration call a few weeks later
Continuity through community: WhatsApp group connection after the retreat
BioPsyche Renewal Protocol™ container (broader framework around preparation → experience → integration → embodiment)
AI-supported integration app (before, during, after): psychological support prompts, 1–5 minute nervous-system micro-practices, reflection tools, plus diet guidance where relevant
Knowledge Base access for deeper learning (methods, safety, integration, and practical tools)

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Kristina

Riccardo

Rosa

Kristina

Curative Educator specialized in Psychoanalytic approaches, Facilitator & Belief Coding® Practitioner - creates safe space to uncover limiting beliefs and cultivate compassion and empowerment. Kristina has been drawn to psychology and spirituality since her youth, a curiosity that shaped both her professional path and personal healing journey. With over 12 years of experience as a special-educational-needs teacher in Germany and a degree in Education Science and Psychoanalytic Pedagogy, she developed a deep understanding of human behavior and the challenges of supporting those with special needs. Her turning point came through plant medicine, where she experienced a profound shift in her being that inspired her to dedicate herself fully to transformative work. Today, Kristina is a certified Belief Coding® Facilitator, guiding individuals to release limiting beliefs and rewrite the subconscious patterns that hold us back. She also holds certifications in Ho’oponopono, and Yin Yoga. Guests consistently highlight Kristina’s kindness, insight, and grounding presence. She helps people feel safe quickly and creates an atmosphere where vulnerability feels possible. Fluent in German and English, and conversational in russian.

Riccardo

Facilitator, Chef & Caretaker - brings grounded warmth and multi-lingual care, nurturing the soul and the body. Riccardo has spent more than a decade immersed in psychedelics and plant medicine, a path that inspired him to support others in their own journeys of healing and growth. He is known for his calm, grounded warmth and his ability to create non-judgmental spaces, where people feel deeply cared for. At Vine of the Soul, Riccardo facilitates Kambo and other medicines, ensures the retreat space runs smoothly, and nourishes guests with lovingly prepared meals. He bridges cultures with empathy and authenticity. Whether guiding a ceremony or preparing a meal, his presence brings stability and heart to the retreat experience. Riccardo speaks English, Italian, French, Spanish and Portuguese.

Rosa

Researcher, PhD chemist turned Coach & Psychedelic-Informed Practitioner - bridges science and spirit with depth psychology, somatics, and breathwork. Rosa brings a rare blend of scientific rigor and compassionate presence to her work. With a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry – Biological & Medicinal Chemistry (Cum Laude) and postdoctoral research in antimicrobial peptides and the microbiome, she has spent over a decade exploring the intersections of biology, health, and transformation. Her journey led her to expand beyond the lab into the healing arts. Rosa is a certified Psychedelic-Informed Practitioner and transformational guide, trained through the year-long VITAL Program in Integrative Psychedelic Studies. She has studied depth psychology, somatics, trauma, regenerative leadership, and psychedelic harm reduction, and completed plant medicine initiations at the Blue Morpho Academy with Maestro Hamilton Souther. As a Soma Breathwork Instructor and Transformational Nutrition Coach, Rosa bridges science and spirit to support deep healing, integration, and conscious evolution. Guests consistently describe Rosa as gentle yet strong, someone who makes them feel safe, cared for, and able to surrender into their own process. She speaks Portuguese, English and Spanish.

Details of this retreat

5-MeO-DMT Retreat (Bufo Alvarius) in Portugal’s Algarve – a carefully held ceremony day with preparation and real-world integration support.

This is a small-group format (maximum 6 guests), located in the Algarve, about 35 minutes from Faro Airport. The day begins with arrival at 10:00 and is designed for depth, safety, and steadiness rather than spectacle. Each participant receives their journey one-by-one, held by two experienced, trauma-informed facilitators, while the rest of the group remains present in quiet, respectful support.

About the medicine: 5-MeO-DMT (5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine) is a fast-acting psychedelic tryptamine often described as less “visions and stories” and more a direct, intense shift in identity and embodied awareness. Our ceremonies use the toad-derived form (Bufo Alvarius) rather than a synthetic version, and we approach it with strong ethics, clear boundaries, and adult-level care.

What the day typically includes: grounding and orientation, a group talk to set expectations and create a calm container, the ceremony itself (one-by-one journeys), and a structured sharing and integration circle to help translate the experience into meaning and next steps—without forcing interpretations. Healthy snacks and drinks are provided throughout the day (fruit, veggies, hummus, cheese, eggs and nourishing refreshments).

Integration and continuity: the retreat includes a follow-up integration call a few weeks later, plus community continuity via a WhatsApp group so you’re not left to figure it out alone. You also receive access to our AI-supported integration app built on the BioPsyche Renewal Protocol, with grounding tools, reflective prompts, and short micro-practices (1–5 minutes) for nervous system stabilization, available before, during, and after the retreat—when real life kicks in (which it tends to do). Additional learning is available through our Knowledge Base for those who want deeper context.

About the broader container: we’re not “ceremony-only.” This retreat sits inside a bigger arc—preparation → experience → meaning-making → embodiment—so the goal is lasting change in how you live, not just an intense peak experience.

Schedule

The group is small (max 6). We begin together, then guests receive the medicine one-by-one. While one person journeys, the others remain present in quiet support — a surprisingly powerful part of the container.

1 - Arrival + grounding 10:00
Welcome, nervous system settling, and setting the tone for a safe, respectful day.

2 - Group talk around 11:00
Orientation, expectations, and “how we work” — clear boundaries and a calm container.

3 - 5-MeO-DMT ceremony (two facilitators) starting around 12:30
Each guest receives their own journey while the group holds supportive presence. We prioritize steadiness over spectacle.

4 - Sharing circle around 18:00
We help you translate the ineffable into words, meaning, and next steps — without forcing interpretations.

5 - Closing around 19:30
Guests leave after

6 - Continuity long after the retreat
WhatsApp group + community connection, plus your integration call a few weeks later.

Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Vine of the soul Retreats, Faro, Portugal

Directions

Our main venue is about 35 drive from Faro, Portugal.

Accommodation

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

Accommodations in rooms of 1 or 2

Meals

Menu Types

Vegan

Vegetarian

Pescetarian

Ayurvedic

Includes Meat

Organic

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Nut Free

We provide mainly vegetarian/vegan meals + snacks and fruit. The food is mostly plant based or vegetarian. We do offer eggs. We can accommodate a gluten free diet where necessary.

What's Included

Screening & suitability check to ensure the retreat is a good fit and to support safety.
Preparation support: one 1:1 prep call plus one group prep call.
AI-based support app (before, during, after) with:
- diet and preparation guidance
- psychological support prompts
- short “micro-practices” for nervous system stabilization (1–5 minutes)
Knowledge base for deeper learning (methods, safety, integration, and practical guidance).
Medicines: depending on the specific retreat, some are included and some are optional (clearly communicated in advance).
Accommodation + nourishing food (retreat-appropriate, with dietary considerations where possible).
Facilitated group spaces: sharing circles + integration circles.
Trauma-informed facilitation: warm, empathetic, grounded support throughout.
A home-based container: guests are welcomed into our home and family atmosphere—supportive, human, and non-clinical.
Continuity through community: connection that doesn’t end when the retreat ends.
Post-retreat support: one 1:1 integration call + one group integration call.

What's Not Included

Flights and individual transports to venue
Optional services you can book for a fee:
Private retreat - €1200,00 per person per night
Private couples retreat - €1900;00 per couple per night.
Please contact us if you would like to enjoy a private retreat. We will organize a package tailored to your particular needs.
We have also options for single parents, who want to enjoy a private retreat
Kambo session - €160,00 - supports your immune system
Bufo Alvarius (5-MEO DMT) session - €380,00 in group retreat
Rapid Transformational Therapy session - €420,00 hypnotherapy session to go deeper on your subconscious limitations/beliefs/trauma and reframe it, approx. 1,5 to 2,5 hours
Belief Coding session - €199,00 - supporting your psyche in complementing your transformation, by releasing trapped emotions and limiting beliefs at the root cause - approx. 2 hours
Extra coaching session - €98,00 - Sometimes we need guidance beyond the offered integration 45 mins
You can book your session with any of us, by either messaging us, or booking here: https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/contact

Customer Reviews

5.00 out of 5.0 average rating

Alan • Dec 09, 2025

5.0

Verified

Wonderful

After booking a place on the 5 day Ayahuasca/ Psilocybin/ San Pedro Retreat I had a lovely phone call with Rosa to discuss my intentions and for Rosa to tell me more about how the retreat works and to answer any questions I had. When I arrived at the retreat centre I immediately felt welcome and very much at home. Everyone was so warm, kind, authentic and welcoming and also very knowledgable which gave me complete faith in the process. The ceremonies were beautiful and Kristina, Rosa, and Riccardo were always keeping a watchful eye and offering support for anyone who needed it and ensuring everyone felt safe. The meals were healthy and delicious, and the accommodation was homely and very comfortable. It was one of the most valuable and profound experiences of my life and what they are doing at Vine of the Soul is truly remarkable. I will absolutely be back again.

Anonymous • Jul 16, 2025

5.0

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The perfect retreat in Europe

Everything was above expectations, Roberto was a great host and facilitator. Thank you!

Raneem • Jun 11, 2025

5.0

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Heartfelt gratitude

I just wanted to give a shoutout to Kristina, our amazing facilitator at the Ayahuasca retreat. I had a really tough time during my journey, but she was always there to help and lift me up. Her compassion is truly inspiring

she really feels the pain of others. I’m so grateful for her support; she made such a difference in my experience

Raneem • Jun 11, 2025

5.0

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All the love to Rosa

I can’t say enough good things about Rosa! She has this incredible ability to touch the pain and help heal it energetically

Throughout my time at the retreat, she was always there, guiding me with patience and understanding

Rosa would light a candle for me, letting me hold it while explaining everything, which really helped me see the way forward
Even when I was being stubborn and a bit of a rock head, she remained by my side, calming me down and providing the support I needed

I’m so grateful for her presence and the healing she brought into my life

Raneem • Jun 11, 2025

5.0

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The smile that brings hope

I have to give a huge shoutout to Ricardo! Not only was he the chef, but he was also the entertainer of the retreat. His drumming added such a vibrant energy to the atmosphere, and the food he cooked was absolutely amazing

On top of that, Ricardo is incredibly wise and shared so many valuable insights. He listened to all my ramblings and was genuinely there for me, which made a big difference. I’m really thankful for his warmth and the joy he brought to the experience

Single 5-MeO-DMT / Bufo Alvarius Ceremony

Retreat Highlights

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Kristina

Riccardo

Rosa

Details of this retreat

Schedule

Getting Here

Directions

Accommodation

Venue & Amenities

Meals

Menu Types

What's Included

What's Not Included

Wonderful

The perfect retreat in Europe

Heartfelt gratitude

All the love to Rosa

The smile that brings hope

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