Seraphaya LGBTQ Week

Name: Seraphaya LGBTQ Week
Start: 2026-06-01
End: 2026-06-07
Location: Seraphaya Spiritual Center
Rating: 5

5.003 reviews

Up to 12 in group

Jun 1 - 7, 2026

Retreat Highlights

Small groups for a deeply personal experience
Guided Ayahuasca ceremonies in a safe, supportive container
Trauma-informed facilitators and one-on-one support
Yoga, breathwork and sound to support integration
Organic, nourishing meals provided
Time for rest, reflection, and nature
Workshops to guide you deeper
Clear preparation guidance and post-retreat support

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Lauren

Susie

Ben

Lauren Pounds

Lauren, founder of Seraphaya, is a compassionate leader devoted to guiding others on their paths to spiritual healing and self-discovery. With extensive experience in holistic facilitation and transformational practices, Lauren is known for creating nurturing spaces where participants feel safe and empowered to explore their inner journeys. Her deep commitment to fostering connection, healing, and authenticity is at the heart of Seraphaya’s mission. Lauren’s presence and dedication inspire a sense of trust and unity within the community, encouraging individuals to reconnect with their true selves, others, and the spiritual essence of life.

Susie Rokosch

Susie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 17 years of experience in trauma-informed care, clinical case management, and mental health services and counseling. Her practice, Through Sunrise Integrative Therapy, is grounded in evidence-based modalities such as mindfulness-based CBT, EMDR, and IFS. Susie is also an E-RYT 500 yoga teacher with experience teaching in correctional facilities, treatment centers, domestic violence shelters, and community organizations. This allows her to integrate mindfulness, breathwork, yoga, and other somatic tools into her sessions—providing a holistic, body-centered approach that blends traditional and alternative healing modalities. A lifelong learner, Susie has been deeply inspired by the re-emergence of psychedelics in mental health. Her personal healing journey with plant medicines—especially Ayahuasca—has fueled her passion for supporting others in safely exploring the use of these profound teachers in their own path to healing. She is especially committed to honoring the cultural roots and sacred traditions surrounding Ayahuasca, and seeks to serve as a bridge between modern clinical practices and the ancestral wisdom of Indigenous medicine traditions. With deep respect and humility, she aims to foster ethical, respectful integration that uplifts both worlds—offering healing that is trauma-informed, grounded, and spiritually attuned.

Ben Heimann

Ben, General Manager, facilitator and all around valuable presence, is a father, visionary, and spiritual seeker dedicated to fostering connection, transformation, and personal growth. Rooted in his own journey of self-discovery, he embraces a balance between practicality and deep spirituality. With a heart for service and a commitment to authenticity, Ben’s work reflects his passion for inspiring others to explore their paths and embrace their full potential.

Details of this retreat

Seraphaya is a sacred container for transformation, self-discovery, and connection. Designed to nurture your body, mind, and spirit, this intimate gathering offers an opportunity to step away from the distractions of daily life and reconnect with your inner truth. This specific week will kick off June with a safe container for our LGBTQ friends and allies to come together in healing and celebration.

Throughout the week, you’ll experience three deeply transformative Ayahuasca ceremonies, guided by experienced facilitators and medical staff in a safe and supportive environment. Restorative practices such as yoga, breathwork and sound are at the heart of the retreat to help you build steady, daily devotional practices.

To support your integration process, this retreat includes one full year of membership. In this membership you will have access to daily devotional offerings online. As well as group integration calls. These spaces are designed to help you process your experiences and create actionable insights that align with your personal journey.

Ample time is provided for relaxation and reflection, allowing you to connect with fellow participants, embrace the insights that arise, and integrate them meaningfully. The weekend concludes with shared moments of connection, leaving you with tools and inspiration for continued growth.

This is an invitation to explore your inner world, deepen your spiritual healing, and foster meaningful connections with yourself, others, and the natural world.

Schedule

Monday
Arrival and check-in between 1–4 PM
Light snacks and herbal tea available upon arrival
Intention Setting Dinner and Gentle Yoga
First fireside chat

Tuesday
Morning yoga and community breakfast
Community lunch
Afternoon breathwork
Free time for rest, reflection, or nature
First Ceremony

Wednesday
Slow to rise with breakfast waiting
Gentle yoga flow
Free time for rest, reflection, or nature
Trauma workshop
Free time for rest, reflection, or nature
Community Dinner
Gentle Yoga/meditation
Fireside chat

Thursday
Morning yoga and community breakfast
Time to rest, reflect, etc.
Community Lunch
Afternoon breathwork
Free time
Second Ceremony

Friday
Slow to rise with breakfast waiting
Gentle yoga flow
Free time for rest, reflection, or nature
Trauma workshop
Free time for rest, reflection, or nature
Community Dinner
Gentle Yoga/meditation
Fireside Chat

Saturday
Morning integrative ceremony
Community Lunch
Free time to rest
Community Dinner
Ecstatic Dance
Fireside Chat

Sunday
Community Brunch
Final Integration Circle
Checkout by 1:00

Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Seraphaya Spiritual Center

Directions

Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Accommodation

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

Meals

Menu Types

Vegan

Vegetarian

Pescetarian

Ayurvedic

Includes Meat

Organic

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Nut Free

What's Included

7 nights of shared accommodation
3 guided Ayahuasca ceremonies
Workshops/Integration Circles
One-on-one support from facilitators
Trauma-informed space held by experienced guides
Organic, nourishing meals throughout the retreat
Light snacks available
Yoga and breathwork sessions
Sacred fire and altar space
Time for rest, journaling, and nature walks
Sound Baths
Preparation call and detailed pre-retreat guide
Post-retreat integration resources and support

What's Not Included

Airfare or travel to and from the retreat location
Transportation to the retreat site (unless otherwise arranged)
Travel insurance
Additional nights of accommodation before or after the retreat
Personal items such as toiletries, journals, or ceremonial clothing

Customer Reviews

5.00 out of 5.0 average rating

Robert • Jun 30, 2025

5.0

Verified

Highly recommend.

These folks really know their stuff! Very personalized and safe experience with the small group. They pay very close attention to the details to make sure you're experience is optimized. It's so cool to witness the healing myself included!

Jessica • Jun 09, 2025

5.0

Verified

Life Changing

This retreat was one of the most profound experiences of my life. From the moment I arrived, I felt held in a safe, sacred space. The facilitators created an environment where deep healing was possible, and where I could surrender fully to the process.

Through the ceremonies, I was gently guided inward—into parts of myself I had forgotten, avoided, or never known. Mama Ayahuasca met me there with wisdom, power, and compassion. She showed me truths that were difficult at times, but always rooted in love. With her guidance, I was able to reconnect with myself in a way that felt ancient and whole.

I also felt my connection to everything around me—nature, music, the people beside me, and something much greater than all of us. Mama Ayahuasca reminded me that I am not separate, that I am a part of this vast web of life. For that, I offer her my deepest respect and love.

This experience continues to ripple through me in quiet, powerful ways. I left the retreat with more clarity, peace, and a renewed relationship with my heart and spirit. I’m grateful beyond words for this path, for the medicine, and for the guardians of this work who do it with so much integrity.

Peace, Love, & Gratitude

Megan • May 19, 2025

5.0

Verified

Safe and so Loving

I am forever grateful for my experience. My life will be forever changed in the most beautiful and positive way. The amount of warmth and love brought by everyone was amazing. I felt supported and welcomed every step of the way. This experience helped me end years of pain, for the first time in years I feel full of love and truly happy. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Seraphaya LGBTQ Week

Retreat Highlights

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Lauren Pounds

Susie Rokosch

Ben Heimann

Details of this retreat

Schedule

Getting Here

Directions

Accommodation

Venue & Amenities

Meals

Menu Types

What's Included

What's Not Included

Customer Reviews

Robert • Jun 30, 2025

Highly recommend.

Jessica • Jun 09, 2025

Life Changing

Megan • May 19, 2025

Safe and so Loving

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