Laguna Milagros, Huay-Pix, Mexico
Up to 14 in group
May 18 - 22, 2025
About this Retreat
Kate is the creator of Sacred Heart Sonora and a plant medicine guide specializing in the living medicine Bufo Alvarius. She is a MFTT obtaining a MA in Marriage and Family Therapy and provides intake and integration services for clients. She believes in pairing talk therapy with medicine and is interested in intersection of psychology, shamanism, and psychedelics. Kate has worked with Bufo Alvarius since 2018, has held space in over 1,300 ceremonies, and completed her training with the medicine over the course of many years with her partner who is a medical doctor and pioneer of Bufo Alvarius with over 20 years of experience.
Kate is an advocate of Sonoran Desert Toad Conservation and the ethical collection of medicine. She has spent the last four summers promoting conservation efforts at Rancho Bufo Alvarius in Magdalena de Kino, Sonora. She has appeared in documentaries by VICE, Channel 4, and Strg_f.
Xixi is a respected shaman and famous artist from Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. His grandmother came from Mazatec lineage and it was with her that Xixi first learned about the sacred medicines of Mexico. Xixi is a pioneer of Bufo Alvarius and has over 40 years of experience with plant medicine. He has a deep connection with the Seri indigenous population of Punta Chueca, Sonora. His connections assisted in the rebirth of Bufo Alvarius, or OTAC which is the Seri Comcáac word for toad, in Punta Chueca.
Details of this retreat
If you are seeking realignment and deep healing through the transformative medicine of Bufo Alvarius, this retreat offers a unique opportunity for profound personal growth. Join us in the serene beauty of the Mexican Caribbean for a 5-day group retreat, where Mayan wisdom meets Sonoran medicine. Through sacred medicine ceremonies, guests are guided into deep self-exploration, healing emotional wounds, and connecting with their highest self.
Your journey begins with pickup in Tulum, Mexico, where we will gather for an opening talk before traveling three hours south to Laguna Milagros in Huay Pix, the location of our medicine ceremonies and Xholistic Resort. Nestled near the Belize border, Laguna Milagros is a virgin freshwater lagoon—a hidden gem of the Caribbean. If you provide us with your flight details, we are happy to arrange airport pickup for your convenience. We strongly recommend arriving in Tulum at least one day before the retreat begins to allow for a smooth transition into the experience. Sit back and relax in our comfortable transportation as we journey to Laguna Milagros. Upon arrival, a scenic fifteen-minute boat ride will take us to the Xholistic Resort, an eco-conscious sanctuary immersed in nature.
This retreat is designed for deep inner healing and includes Bufo Alvarius ceremonies, microdose Peyote ceremony, yoga, meditation, cacao ceremony, nature walks, and kayaking. On the final day, we will gather for a closing breakfast before providing return transportation to Tulum.
Xholistic is a philosophy rooted in harmony, sustainability, and self-exploration. The name blends the word Cholo with Holistic, forming "Xholismo," which embraces a non-judgmental approach to personal growth and balance. It is a way of living that honors respect, freedom, and coexistence with all beings—human, animal, and nature alike. At Xholistic, we believe in leading by example, fostering self-sustainability, and embracing the light and shadow within us all. We invite you to step into this sacred space of transformation, connection, and renewal
What is Bufo and what is the experience like?
"The venom from Incillius Alvarius (formerly known as Bufo alvarius) truly confers individuals the opportunity to dissolve completely all of our preconceived cosmovisions, ego perceptions, and illusions as we experience a merging into the oneness of all things. To feel infinity, a face-to-face encounter with Source. By self-realization of our divine nature and the true energetic nature of our living reality, we can truly unravel all our human expression to the point of achieving a full healing process; by complete analysis of our lives, lineage, and curing individuals on all levels: mind, body and soul. To experience the interconnectedness of all things that were, that are and that will be. To live a billion year process within ourself and to be freed from physical bound form for a period of 20 minutes Earth time. " - The Bufo Medicine Codex
If you would like to sign up for a ceremony or retreat, please email us through retreat guru or visit us at www.sacredheartsonora.com
All reservations are pending the approval of a psychological and medical intake to ensure sacred medicines are safe for you.
We also offer ceremonies on the beach in Tulum, for those who are interested in trying bufo without the retreat package. Please send us an email at sacredheartsonora@gmail.com or through Retreat Guru Messenger.