Laguna Milagros, Huay-Pix, Mexico
Up to 14 in group
February 6 - 8, 2026
About this Retreat
Kate is the creator of Sacred Heart Sonora, a plant medicine guide, and an integration specialist dedicated to the living medicine of Bufo Alvarius. She has a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Arizona and is currently completing a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her work bridges modern psychology, shamanic wisdom, and psychedelic therapy, offering compassionate intake and integration support for clients on transformational journeys.
Since 2018, Kate has held ceremonial space in over 1,400 Bufo Alvarius ceremonies, developing profound expertise through direct, embodied experience. Her path has been shaped by years of dedicated personal practice and by training alongside respected pioneers of this medicine, including both physicians and traditional carriers. She was previously married to Dr. Gerardo Sandoval Isaac—widely known as Dr. Gerry—with whom she shares a son. Dr. Gerry was among the first to introduce Kate to the medicine, serving as her mentor for seven years while she worked closely as his assistant. Kate’s journey—profoundly shaped by love, mentorship, and transformation—continues to inspire her unwavering dedication to holding space with integrity, reverence, and deep compassion.
Kate is also a devoted advocate for Sonoran Desert Toad Conservation and the ethical collection of medicine. For the past five summers, she has led conservation efforts at her ranch in Magdalena de Kino, Sonora (co-owned with Dr. Gerry), helping to raise awareness and protect the sacred toad population. Her work has been featured in documentaries by VICE, Channel 4, and Strg_F.
Kate’s approach is rooted in reverence, service, and the belief that healing is most profound when guided by both heart and integrity.
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 3-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 at Laguna Milagros in Huay Pix, at La Embajada Xholistik Resort. Nestled near the Belize border, Laguna Milagros is a virgin freshwater lagoon—a hidden gem of the Caribbean. This retreat is designed for deep inner healing and includes Bufo Alvarius ceremonies, yoga, cacao ceremony, nature walks, and kayaking.
Xholistik 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 Sacred Heart Sonora, 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.