Maestro Hamilton Souther is a pioneer of the global plant medicine movement and the psychedelic renaissance. He is the founder of Blue Morpho, where for over 23 years he has led more than 10,000 individuals through transformative plant medicine ceremonies.
His work has been featured in TIME, The New York Times, National Geographic, The Washington Post, NPR, and Oprah Daily. Today, he is also a pioneer of transformative technology, applying his expertise to advancing our understanding of Artificial Intelligence. Through a new health model—rooted in nature, data, and dignity—Maestro Hamilton continues to guide people toward results-backed transformation.
A trained anthropologist and graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder, he apprenticed in the deep Amazon forest under Don Julio Llerena Pinedo and became the first Westerner ever recognized as a Maestro Medico Vegetalista.
Schedule
8:00 AM – Breakfast
9:15 AM – Morning nature excursion or sharing circle
12:30 PM – Lunch
1:30 PM – Talk with Maestro Hamilton Souther
3:00 Pm – Rest and Relaxation
4:45 PM – Ayahuasca Ceremony (on ceremony nights)
Other days: Integration discussions / guided rest
Private and shared rooms with jungle views, fans, mosquito nets, hot showers, and comfortable beds. Designed for rest and recovery after deep visionary work. Rooms are simple, clean, and intentionally designed for retreat guests.
Single RoomSleeps One
Shared RoomSleeps Two - Three
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
Located 80km from Iquitos on the Amazon River within the Yanamono Communal Reserve, the lodge offers rustic, riverfront accommodations with en suite bathrooms, a pool, hammock salon, billiards table, and daily Amazon excursions. The setting is deeply serene and immersed in nature.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Locally sourced, ayahuasca-safe meals prepared by Heliconia chefs. Meals are clean, balanced, and nourishing—featuring Amazonian fish, fresh vegetables, local fruits, and plant-based options.
What's Included
6 days / 5 nights accommodations
4 Ayahuasca ceremonies
All meals and purified drinking water
Massage treatments
Excursions into the Amazon with private guide
River transportation from Iquitos to lodge
Sharing circles and integration sessions
Airport pickup and group transfer
Bilingual facilitation in English and Spanish
What's Not Included
International and domestic airfare
Hotel stay the night before retreat
Personal travel insurance (required)
Tips and gratuities
Personal shopping and souvenirs
Customer Reviews
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Blue Morpho is the best!
I have attended a number of retreats at Blue Morpho and it is top notch. I highly recommend Blue Morpho for those who want to explore plant medicine!
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The most authentic and powerful plant medicine retreat you will ever attend
Maestro Hamilton is, without exaggeration, the OG of plant medicine in Peru. The “Sanctuary” he and Maestro Christian create is unlike anything I’ve encountered in several years of spiritual exploration—a meticulously held, fiercely protected container where both deep healing and expansive visionary work can unfold in complete safety.
Setting the ceremonies against the backdrop of the Sacred Valley elevates the experience even further. Snow-capped peaks frame the maloca, hummingbirds dart through flowering gardens, and the Urubamba River’s low rumble becomes an ever-present heartbeat beneath the icaros. Simply breathing in that crystalline mountain air feels medicinal. The retreat center itself deserves as much praise as the maestros. Every meal—beautifully plated, locally sourced, mostly organic—felt like another layer of nourishment.
Our group of fellow travelers was delightfully eclectic—entrepreneurs, artists, and long-time Blue Morpho regulars—but what united us was the genuine kindness and mutual support that blossomed over the week. Sharing insights in the garden after sunset and ceremonies became a highlight in its own right.
Words still fall short of capturing the power and afterglow of those six days, but suffice it to say that I’ve already urged several close friends and family members to book their spots. This was my third retreat with Maestro Hamilton and Maestro Christian, and I’m already counting down the months until the next one.
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Life changing
Can't say enough about this experience. I felt safe and truly cared about. Gratitude.
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Pure, Potent, Gentle
I had an amazing week with Hamilton, his team, and the other guests. Through Sanctuary he creates an atmosphere of deep safety, integrity, peace, and fun. I love the combination of ancient wisdom with contemporary practices. I will be working with Blue Morpho again!
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A sacred portal to your deepest truth
Every time I return to Blue Morpho, my spirit recognizes home. The retreats I’ve experienced here have played a fundamental role in my healing and spiritual evolution. It’s an experience that goes beyond all expectations: always unique, always perfectly aligned with the moment I was going through.
Maestro Hamilton is a remarkable shaman and guide—the most conscious person I have ever met. His medicine is pure, powerful, immense—just like his heart. He walks with you with presence and precision, guiding you exactly where it’s time to go, in the most gentle and supportive way, through darkness and programming, into the infinite.
At Blue Morpho, the work runs deep, yet always in an atmosphere of joy and beauty. Even in the most intense ceremonies, you feel protected, supported, and held. There is a living energy of celebration, trust, and real love.
And beyond that, you become part of an extraordinary community, where the support continues long after the retreat. The integration process is cared for with presence and attention, so that what has opened can truly take root in everyday life.
I deeply love Maestro Hamilton and everything he has created. Blue Morpho is not just a retreat—it is a sacred portal to who you truly are.
If you feel the call, follow it. It will change your life.
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Available Dates
Dec 8 - 13, 2025
Payments made through Retreat Guru do not include the cost of: Plant Medicine.