11 days in Colombia
11 days in Colombia
Putumayo, Colombia
Up to 16 in group
January 12 - 22, 2026
A preparation course valued at $109 is included with the retreat at no extra cost
Retreat Highlights
- 11-day transformative retreat in the sacred Putumayo region near Mocoa, Colombia.
- Five Ayahuasca ceremonies guided by experienced healers — Taitas Mauricio and Jhony-Daniel.
- Personalized healing support from Dr. Taita Jhony-Daniel, blending medical and traditional Amazonian wisdom.
- Temazcal (sweat lodge) ceremony led by a shaman in a sacred mountain setting for purification and renewal.
- Guided Amazon jungle excursion — explore the forest’s natural beauty, biodiversity, and mysteries safely and respectfully.
- Authentic cacao ceremony and hands-on participation in traditional local crafts and product making.
- Encounter with the Maimas, medicine women who preserve and share ancestral Amazonian knowledge.
- Meeting with the sacred bees, exploring their vital role in the natural balance of the ecosystem.
- Herbal purification bath to restore harmony between body, mind, and the energy of the forest.
- Deep cultural immersion and spiritual awakening, fostering reconnection, healing, and inspiration in an authentic Amazonian environment.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
The Story That Brought Me Here
For over a decade, I lived and breathed creativity as Head Fashion Designer for an international brand within the Inditex group. My world revolved around form, beauty, and innovation — but beneath the surface, I was searching for something deeper: meaning, connection, truth.
Five years ago, I reconnected with the medicine — a moment that felt less like discovery and more like remembrance. In that instant, I recognized a vibration my soul had always known. A light burst from within, revealing my capacity to love beyond measure and to see beauty not only in creation, but in healing.
That awakening set me on a journey through Colombia — a path of learning, friendship, and transformation guided by the wisdom of sacred traditions. The medicine taught me to release what no longer served me, to set boundaries with love, and to walk beside others with compassion and respect.
Today, this path has led to Oraya — “the dawn of Ayahuasca” — a project born from my deepest calling: to weave the teachings of medicine and the art of living into immersive retreats that awaken peace, love, and self-recognition.
What was once a search for external beauty has become a mission to reveal the beauty within — for ourselves, and for the world we share.
Details of this retreat
Journey to the Heart of Amazonian Ancestral Wisdom
Embark on a transformative 11-day journey to the heart of the Putumayo region, near the village of Mocoa, a place where nature and ancient traditions converge.
Throughout this journey, you will be guided by healers and practitioners of great wisdom, including Taitas Mauricio and Jhony-Daniel, who will accompany you through 5 Ayahuasca ceremonies. These deep moments will provide an opportunity to reconnect with your essence and receive powerful teachings, all in safety and respect. Dr. Taita Jhony-Daniel will also offer a healing approach based on his medical and traditional knowledge.
But this journey goes beyond the ceremonies: it is a full immersion into Amazonian culture. You will experience a Temazcal ceremony, guided by a shaman at the heart of a sacred mountain, allowing your body and spirit to purify.
You will also embark on an excursion into the Amazon jungle, with respectful and safe guidance into the heart of the forest, to discover its beauty and mysteries.
Nature, in all its richness, will be central to your experiences: you will discover the cacao tree during an authentic cacao ceremony and participate in the handmade creation of local products, a gesture full of tradition and love for the land. You will also have the opportunity to meet the Maimas, these medicine women who are keepers of ancestral knowledge passed down through generations.
A meeting with the sacred bees, true guardians of the natural balance, will offer you a new perspective on the importance of these creatures in the Amazon ecosystem. You will also immerse yourself in a soothing and purifying herbal bath, strengthening the harmony between your body and the energy of the forest.
This journey is an invitation to reconnection, spiritual awakening, and the discovery of a world vibrating with ancient wisdom. Each step of this journey is designed to bring you healing, learning, and inspiration, in an authentic and respectful setting.
Join us for this unique, humble, and meaningful experience, deep in the heart of the Amazon.
11 days, room and board, in the Putumayo region, near the village of Mocoa
- 5 Ayahuasca ceremonies guided by Taita Mauricio, Taita Jhony-Daniel (also a traditional healer), and Maima Sandra
- 1 Temazcal ceremony in the heart of a sacred mountain, guided by the magician Lorena
- 1 guided excursion in the rainforest
- 1 cacao ceremony with a visit to a cacao tree
- 1 visit to the Maimas (medicine women)
- Discovery of sacred bees
- A few surprises to discover on site
Embark on a transformative 11-day journey to the heart of the Putumayo region, near the village of Mocoa, a place where nature and ancient traditions converge.
Throughout this journey, you will be guided by healers and practitioners of great wisdom, including Taitas Mauricio and Jhony-Daniel, who will accompany you through 5 Ayahuasca ceremonies. These deep moments will provide an opportunity to reconnect with your essence and receive powerful teachings, all in safety and respect. Dr. Taita Jhony-Daniel will also offer a healing approach based on his medical and traditional knowledge.
But this journey goes beyond the ceremonies: it is a full immersion into Amazonian culture. You will experience a Temazcal ceremony, guided by a shaman at the heart of a sacred mountain, allowing your body and spirit to purify.
You will also embark on an excursion into the Amazon jungle, with respectful and safe guidance into the heart of the forest, to discover its beauty and mysteries.
Nature, in all its richness, will be central to your experiences: you will discover the cacao tree during an authentic cacao ceremony and participate in the handmade creation of local products, a gesture full of tradition and love for the land. You will also have the opportunity to meet the Maimas, these medicine women who are keepers of ancestral knowledge passed down through generations.
A meeting with the sacred bees, true guardians of the natural balance, will offer you a new perspective on the importance of these creatures in the Amazon ecosystem. You will also immerse yourself in a soothing and purifying herbal bath, strengthening the harmony between your body and the energy of the forest.
This journey is an invitation to reconnection, spiritual awakening, and the discovery of a world vibrating with ancient wisdom. Each step of this journey is designed to bring you healing, learning, and inspiration, in an authentic and respectful setting.
Join us for this unique, humble, and meaningful experience, deep in the heart of the Amazon.
11 days, room and board, in the Putumayo region, near the village of Mocoa
- 5 Ayahuasca ceremonies guided by Taita Mauricio, Taita Jhony-Daniel (also a traditional healer), and Maima Sandra
- 1 Temazcal ceremony in the heart of a sacred mountain, guided by the magician Lorena
- 1 guided excursion in the rainforest
- 1 cacao ceremony with a visit to a cacao tree
- 1 visit to the Maimas (medicine women)
- Discovery of sacred bees
- A few surprises to discover on site
Schedule
Typical Day at the Journey to the Heart of Amazonian Ancestral Wisdom
Morning meditation or gentle yoga to awaken the body and connect with the energy of the forest
Nourishing breakfast made with local Amazonian ingredients
Sharing circle or group reflection guided by the facilitators
Workshop or teaching on ancestral wisdom, plant medicine, or traditional healing practices
Free time for rest, journaling, or connecting with nature around Hostal Yaku
Wholesome lunch prepared with love by the local team
Afternoon activity such as a jungle walk, cacao ceremony, or craft-making experience with the Maimas
Rest and personal integration time
Dinner together in community, sharing stories and laughter
Evening ceremony — Ayahuasca, Temazcal, or herbal bath (on designated days)
Quiet time for reflection, stargazing, or gentle music before rest.
Morning meditation or gentle yoga to awaken the body and connect with the energy of the forest
Nourishing breakfast made with local Amazonian ingredients
Sharing circle or group reflection guided by the facilitators
Workshop or teaching on ancestral wisdom, plant medicine, or traditional healing practices
Free time for rest, journaling, or connecting with nature around Hostal Yaku
Wholesome lunch prepared with love by the local team
Afternoon activity such as a jungle walk, cacao ceremony, or craft-making experience with the Maimas
Rest and personal integration time
Dinner together in community, sharing stories and laughter
Evening ceremony — Ayahuasca, Temazcal, or herbal bath (on designated days)
Quiet time for reflection, stargazing, or gentle music before rest.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
virginie chemla, Putumayo, Colombia
Directions
By flight to Bogota and then an internal flight to Villagarzon where we will pick you up to drive you to the venue. We will provide you a full information brochure and we will help you to plan your trip.
Accommodation
Shared room of maximum 3 beds, minimum 2.
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
– A Home in the Heart of the Amazon
Nestled in the lush surroundings of Mocoa, Putumayo, el Yaku (river) is more than a place to stay — it is a home where everyone is welcomed as family.
This sacred space is lovingly cared for by Sandra, a Maima — a woman medicine and guardian of ancestral wisdom. Sandra walks the path of life with deep connection to nature, community, and healing. Her warmth and presence, along with the joyful laughter of her daughters, fill the hostal with life, sweetn
Nestled in the lush surroundings of Mocoa, Putumayo, el Yaku (river) is more than a place to stay — it is a home where everyone is welcomed as family.
This sacred space is lovingly cared for by Sandra, a Maima — a woman medicine and guardian of ancestral wisdom. Sandra walks the path of life with deep connection to nature, community, and healing. Her warmth and presence, along with the joyful laughter of her daughters, fill the hostal with life, sweetn
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
We will have fruits salad served along the day. When we will be back from the Temple we will enjoy a good food with local and fresh products prepared with love by our profesional cook.
What's Included
- 11 days of lodging and meals in the Putumayo region, near the village of Mocoa
- 5 Ayahuasca ceremonies guided by Taita Mauricio and Taita Jhony-Daniel (also a doctor)
- 1 Temazcal ceremony at the heart of a sacred mountain, guided by a shaman
- 1 guided excursion into the jungle
- 1 Cacao ceremony with a visit to the cacao farm
- 1 visit to the Maimas (medicine women)
- Discovery of the sacred bees
- Handcrafted creation experience
- 1 herbal bath
What's Not Included
- Flights and drive till the venue.
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