About this Retreat
Born and raised in South Shields in the North East of England, David first discovered Ayahuasca in a last ditch attempt to break free from years of crippling anxiety and depression. Coming from a successful business background, he had never even heard of Ayahuasca until a friend suggested sacred plant medicine as a way out of his constant self destructive cycles.
Shortly after drinking the medicine, David quit his corporate career and released himself of the material, financial and egoic crutches that came with it. He headed for the Peruvian Amazon, destined to train under the tutelage of Don Ron Wheelock, The Gringo Shaman.
His calling to work with Ayahuasca was so powerful that in less than 3 years, David went from never having heard of the plant to completing his shamanic training and owning his own retreat in the Amazon jungle.
After over a decade as a practicing healer, David now has many students of his own. Some are still in training whilst others have advanced to become successful practicing shamans, living their true calling as healers helping those in need.
Having gained quite the reputation as a bonafide shaman and curandero (healer) among the Peruvian community in which he lives, local villagers regularly attend David’s ceremonies accompanied by other indigenous shamans - a compliment the Westerner holds close to his heart, endorsing the quality and integrity of his work with these sacred plant medicines.
Details of this retreat
2025 Group Ayahuasca Medicine Retreats — Peru
Dates:
September 1st – 10th
October 1st – 10th
November 1st – 10th
(Or book private dates tailored to your individual needs.)
Join us for 10 transformative days in the Amazon Jungle of Peru at the Maya Retreat Center, just one hour from Iquitos. Immerse yourself in the beauty and medicine of the jungle, where healing begins the moment your feet touch the forest floor.
The Medicine
Ayahuasca is an ancient brew made from the Chacruna leaf (a DMT-containing plant) and the Banisteriopsis Caapi vine, also known as the Vine of the Soul. For centuries, this medicine has been used to heal, transform, and expand consciousness.
Ceremonies are guided by a powerful Mestizo lineage shaman, carrying generations of knowledge and tradition. Optional plant dietas may also be offered, such as Oje, Ayahuma, Bobinsana, Jergón Sacha, and Katau Negra, depending on your individual needs.
What’s Included
4 Ayahuasca ceremonies
Traditional jungle tambos for sleeping
Nutritious Peruvian meals
Floral baths, mud baths & a natural spring for swimming
Optional plant dietas prescribed by the shaman
Pre-retreat preparation support & post-retreat integration guidance
Roundtrip transport between Iquitos and the retreat center
Pickup and drop-off at Iquitos Airport
Total Investment: $2,200
(Airfare not included.)
Your Invitation
This is more than a retreat—it is an immersion into the heart of the Amazon and the ancestral medicines that have healed and guided humanity for centuries.
Are you ready to transform and expand?
Contact White Rabbit Collective
📧 info@whiterabbitcollective.net
📞 +1 (719) 429-7675
About The Shaman
Born and raised in South Shields in the North East of England, David first discovered Ayahuasca in a last ditch attempt to break free from years of crippling anxiety and depression. Coming from a successful business background, he had never even heard of Ayahuasca until a friend suggested sacred plant medicine as a way out of his constant self destructive cycles.
Shortly after drinking the medicine, David quit his corporate career and released himself of the material, financial and egoic crutches that came with it. He headed for the Peruvian Amazon, destined to train under the tutelage of Don Ron Wheelock, The Gringo Shaman.
His calling to work with Ayahuasca was so powerful that in less than 3 years, David went from never having heard of the plant to completing his shamanic training and owning his own retreat in the Amazon jungle.
After over a decade as a practicing healer, David now has many students of his own. Some are still in training whilst others have advanced to become successful practicing shamans, living their true calling as healers helping those in need.
Having gained quite the reputation as a bonafide shaman and curandero (healer) among the Peruvian community in which he lives, local villagers regularly attend David’s ceremonies accompanied by other indigenous shamans - a compliment the Westerner holds close to his heart, endorsing the quality and integrity of his work with these sacred plant medicines.