San Pedro Las Huertas, Guatemala
Up to 6 in group
August 20 - 25, 2025
About this Retreat
Shipibo Maestros Curanderos
Drawing from the rich tapestry of Amazonian healing traditions, Maestro Carlos and Maestra Camila arrive as living embodiments of ancestral wisdom.
With a combined legacy of 70 years of ceremonial practice, this remarkable husband-and-wife team from their beloved village have not only served as healers but have become revered teachers who have trained other maestros. Their profound connection is evident in the harmony of their icaros, which weave together spiritual healing and ancestral songs.
Beyond their mastery of Ayahuasca, they are deeply versed in the sacred dieta practices of master plants, continually expanding their spiritual knowledge and guiding their students through transformative plant medicine journeys that cleanse, empower, and align body, mind, and spirit.
My journey with Ayahuasca began as a deeply personal path of healing.
I never imagined I would work so closely with this sacred medicine. I didn’t plan to follow traditional dietas for spiritual growth, or open a healing center. But once my heart was restored and my soul began to reflect the universal light, Mother Ayahuasca asked me:
“Would you like to share My wisdom with others?”
And I said yes.
We opened this healing space in the heart of Guatemala—for those who may not be able to journey all the way to Peru, but still feel the deep calling of Ayahuasca. This center was created as a sanctuary for healing, transformation, and soul remembrance.
I am deeply passionate about helping others become free—free from pain, from fear, or simply from the layers that keep them from knowing who they truly are. We each carry a story we’re here to understand, to heal, or even to rewrite.
Before this path, I was an artist. I spoke through colors, symbols, and textures. Art was my language.
Now, healing has become another form of communication—one that flows through presence, through ceremony, through silence and spirit.
Over time, I discovered that my hands carried a healing power. That gift, guided by Spirit, became one of my greatest tools. And in creating this center, life brought me into connection with some of the most fascinating and gifted healers from around the world—each one offering a sacred piece of wisdom, a doorway into deeper truth.
I will be right there with you—present, grounded, full of love.
You will walk your own path, as we all must.
But I will make sure you are safe.
Even in your most vulnerable moments, even through the purging and shedding—you will be held.
You are not alone.
I have dedicated over five years to practicing and exploring meditation, especially Mindfulness.
My spiritual journey was shaped by a rigorous two-and-a-half-year mentorship. During this, I was guided through diverse meditative practices from various traditions, such as Christian prayer, earth-rooted rituals, mystic Kabbalah, focused meditation, and Buddhist forms like Vipassana and Dzogchen.
I enjoy teaching and guiding the exploration of meditation, aiming for the core objective: breaking through the layers of ego to attain an experiential understanding of our True Nature. At the same time, I've realized that true human connection can be as powerful for healing and serve as a spiritual catalyst as plant medicine.
Details of this retreat
Our 5-day retreat offers you the rare opportunity to journey with both Mother Ayahuasca and Father San Pedro in a safe, intimate setting guided by authentic Shipibo shamans from the Peruvian Amazon, and experienced facilitators working with both medicines for more than 8 years combined.
The Medicine Path: Ayahuasca & San Pedro Combined
In the sacred tradition of plant medicine, few experiences compare to the profound synergy of working with both Ayahuasca and San Pedro (Huachuma). While Mother Ayahuasca takes you deep into the inner realms of consciousness, revealing patterns and traumas that require healing, Father San Pedro opens your heart to unconditional love and connects you to the living energy of Pachamama (Mother Earth).
This carefully designed combination allows for deep inner work followed by heart-opening integration, creating a complete healing journey that addresses both your shadows and your light.
Your Sacred Container: The Shipibo Tradition + The Western Contextual Comprehension/Integration
Your journey will be held by Maestra Camila and Maestro Carlos, authentic Shipibo curanderos who carry generations of ancestral wisdom in their hearts and hands. The Shipibo people are renowned as master healers of the Amazon, known for their intricate textile patterns that mirror the visions received in ceremony and their profound understanding of plant spirit medicine.
Under their guidance during Ayahuasca Ceremonies, you'll experience the true power of these sacred plants in their traditional context—not as substances, but as conscious teachers ready to reveal the spiritual roots of all physical and emotional imbalances.
Conversely, while plant medicine ceremonies take you to the door of new insight and comprehension, integration can only happen by applying and unravelling the previous into the Western social and psychological context.
Beyond the Ceremony: A Holistic Healing Journey
What sets this retreat apart is the comprehensive support system woven around your medicine work:
Sacred Preparation: Your journey begins with intention-setting workshops and meditation sessions led by our mindfulness coach, Ana Sofía. Every ceremony starts with proper preparation, including vomitivo cleansing to purify your body and energy field.
Deep Integration: Three one-on-one integration sessions with Sasha, our experienced integrator, ensure that the insights and healing you receive don't remain just beautiful memories, but become lasting transformation in your daily life.
Embodied Healing: A 60-minute deep tissue massage helps your body release stored trauma and integrate the energetic shifts from ceremony. The healing herbal sauna session supports detoxification and renewal.
Sacred Rituals: Each participant receives a flower ceremony—a beautiful blessing that honors your courage to walk this path and celebrates your commitment to growth.
The Intimate Sacred Space
Limited to just six participants, this retreat creates the perfect container for deep, personalized healing. You're not just another face in a large group; you're a cherished member of a small healing family where every person's journey is witnessed and honored.
Your private room with bathroom and shower becomes your personal sanctuary for rest and reflection. Nourishing vegetarian meals feed both body and soul, while post-ceremony tea and fruit provide gentle grounding as you return from the medicine space.
Who This Medicine Calls To
The plants themselves choose who comes to sit with them. You may be hearing their call if you:
- Carry traumas that conventional approaches haven't been able to touch
- Feel disconnected from your authentic self or life purpose
- Struggle with patterns or addictions that keep you stuck
- Seek healing for both physical ailments and emotional wounds
- Desire to restore harmony in your relationships and masculine/feminine energy
- Feel ready to understand the spiritual roots of your challenges
The Transformation You Can Expect
While every person's journey is unique, many participants experience:
- Energetic Liberation: The unblocking of stuck patterns and the opening of energetic channels
- Relationship Healing: New awareness that transforms how you relate to yourself and others
- Physical Renewal: Many report healing of chronic physical ailments alongside emotional release
- Spiritual Awakening: A deeper connection to your purpose and the interconnectedness of all life
- Inner Peace: A profound sense of coming home to yourself
Your Journey Continues
The medicine work doesn't end when you leave. Our comprehensive follow-up program ensures you have ongoing support as you integrate these profound experiences into your daily life. This isn't about a temporary high—it's about sustainable transformation that continues to unfold long after you return home.
A Sacred Commitment
"Mother Ayahuasca plays a significant role in transforming our behaviors. Her spirit facilitates our evolution and awakening. However, this journey is akin to a prolonged walk, devoid of shortcuts or overnight magic. It is, instead, a beautiful introspective journey with oneself."
This retreat is for those ready to commit to their healing journey with sincerity and courage. The plants offer profound gifts, but they require your willingness to face what needs to be seen and your dedication to doing the inner work.
Investment in Your Transformation
5-Day Retreat: $1,300 USD
Deposit: $650 USD
This investment includes everything mentioned above—three powerful ceremonies, comprehensive integration support, all meals, private accommodation, and ongoing follow-up care.
Ready to Answer the Call?
If your soul is stirring as you read these words, if something deep within you recognizes this as your path, then the plants may be calling you. This is your invitation to step into your power, heal your wounds, and remember who you truly are beyond all the conditioning and pain.
In the words of one recent participant: "This experience has been a life-changing blessing. Thank you for making me feel safe and cared for every step of the way."
Your transformation awaits in the sacred mountains of Guatemala, held by ancient wisdom and modern understanding, surrounded by a community committed to your healing and growth.
The question isn't whether you're ready—it's whether you're willing to trust the call of your soul.
Check-in: 3:30 PM | Check-out: 1:00-3:00 PM | Maximum 6 participants
For single female travelers and seekers, this retreat is especially recommended for its nurturing, women-led environment that prioritizes safety and deep care.