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Safe haven to unlock your true self
I absolutely cherished my 7 days at Soltera playa blanca. It is a beautiful retreat with tasty nutritious meals, a chance to bond with new exciting people and a great space to really get to know yourself.
The staff are really one of a kind. They will always make sure your safe and supply you with the means to pull through your struggles without being over bearing. Thank you, all you, for everything you all do 🙏🫶🫵
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Stellar! Surpising!
Since I used Retreat Guru to research which place to go to for my Ayahuasca journey, I feel compelled to leave a review to help others. After many, many hours of research, cross-checking, and soul searching, I settled on Soltara at Goddess Falls. I was not disappointed in the least. From preparation support, to logistics in getting to the location, comfort, safety and support on-site, to post-retreat follow-up and integration, Soltara has obviously does this a few times. They really seem to know what they're doing here! Although this is my first Ayahuasca retreat, I have experience with similar situations, from both the participant and organizer point of view.
I was incredibly pleased with all aspects of the retreat. The accommodations in the glamping tents were more than sufficient, and the queen mattresses were as comfy as anything I've ever slept in - and I am picky! Maybe the pillows could use a slight upgrade, but that's incredibly minor (they weren't uncomfortable at all). The food...oh my, the food!! Every meal was top-notch, and fit the dieta.
For ceremonies (4 in a 7-day retreat), what can I say? Words escape me, but I'll say what I can. Each was very unique, personally, and expectations should be left at home. I gained much more than I intended, and walked away shocked at the profound nature of the ceremonies. I have quite a bit of experience with other hallucinogens, but this is nothing like anything else I have experience. The personal work being done is not a "party", not that I expected that. It IS hard. It CAN be scary at times. Yet, it is also blissful, and deeply connecting. And this was in a matter of 10 minutes perhaps. Ha! Ha!
The two healers, from the Shipibo lineage were incredible. No prerecorded music here! Having an extensive background with performing, recording, and studying music of the world, there were things being done with their voices that I have never heard before. Otherworldly. Deep, ancient voices that are obviously drawing from well beyond themselves. I watched magic(for lack of a better word) performed, right in front of me.
The facilitators were each unique in their own right, allowing all participants to find somebody they deeply connected with, while also allowing different perspectives to challenge each of us to further the work we were all there to do. I truly found love and wisdom in all of them.
I could go on and on and on... and on... and on...
A HUGE THANK YOU to everybody that was with me on this ride, including the other participants. Love to and from them all!
If you are questioning which center to go with, I truly believe that you will not go wrong in choosing Soltara. I was questioning how soon, if ever, I wanted to go back. But as I sit her writing this, a little over a week out, I am wondering when I can make another journey. Soltara will be the choice, without hesitation.
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Just got back home after a week at Soltara! The facilitators were amazing 5/5 stars and the place is very nice and clean with beautiful views! The Ayahuasca ceremony’s can be tough and beautiful and when you make it thru after last ceremony the joy happiness and peace of mind you feel is indescribable!
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Words don’t do it justice
It’s hard to honor the experience with words. I’m beyond blown away by the experience from the incredible facilitators, to the potent medicine, the beautiful land and the wonderful food. It is truly to be held. They really care about you and talk you through the experience when needed. It’s definitely one of the most profound experiences of my life and I recommend it to anyone that feels the call.
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My first plant medicine retreat (5 nights, 3 ceremonies)
The first ceremony was pretty mellow, following suggestions for recommended first dose (1 cup, plus a ½ cup booster later in the night). Some limited purging with visuals similar to a therapeutic psilocybin dose. The second ceremony was much more intense (much stronger visuals), starting with a 1 and ½ first cup, and adding a 2/3 cup booster later in the night. The visuals led to contemplation (but not the experience of) death and then led to many hours of blissful states. Even after the ceremony, I just wanted to stay up and talk with the others about the beautiful night.
For the third ceremony, I decided to start off with a 1 and ¾ cup. A little more, but the medicine didn’t seem any stronger than the previous night…until the icaros started. The signing was incredibly powerful causing me to purge in many ways (vomiting, sweating, nose running, tears, and body movements), and this was paired with more of an experience of dying (though it wasn’t fearful). I kept saying to myself “this is so beautiful.’ I believe the two incredible maestros (brother and sister) were doing their most significant healing on me this night – which led to feelings of much greater connection and far less anxiety (which I was looking for).
The next day, I needed some support trying to understand it all. Soltara had 4 teachers (all incredibly kind, compassionate, and experienced) for our group of 15, which allowed me to talk with one teacher before breakfast, and a different teacher after lunch. That changed everything for me. I went from feeling broken in the morning to feeling so supported and healed by the afternoon. This was my first retreat, and before I thought it was all about the medicine. For me, it was the maestros and teachers that made all the difference. This practice takes an enormous amount of courage and effort. Support is the key.
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