Women's Retreat - Embodied Essence - 5 Day Integrative Plant Medicine Journey in Andalusia - with Ayahuasca, Cacao, Rapé, Drumming Journey

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Zahara de la Sierra, Spanien
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Up to 5 in group
Date
September 16 - 20, 2026

Retreat Highlights

  • 3 traditional Plant Medicine Ceremonies according to the Shipibo-Conibo Tradition
  • 1 Cacao Ceremony
  • Inner Fire Embodiment
  • Shamanic Drumming Journey
  • Process & Integration Work
  • Guided preparation before the retreat
  • 1:1 integration call after the retreat + What App support group

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

This is a Journey into your Essence. Into what is already alive within you beneath conditioning, emotional noise and old identity patterns.
A space to reconnect with your inner truth, your gifts and your unique expression in life. Not as a concept or idea, but as something that becomes tangible in your body, your perception, your choices and the way you move through life.
At the core of this retreat is the reconnection with your essence – remembering what is truly yours, what wants to be expressed through you and the direction your life naturally wants to take. This is a guided ceremonial field where inner experience meets embodied integration.
Through Plant Medicine, Shamanic and Somatic work, we move beyond internal confusion into clarity, alignment and grounded direction.
Many women today move through deep inner processes, insights and emotional openings, yet often struggle to translate their experience and their visions into lived reality.
There is a gap between insight and embodiment. Between knowing and living. This retreat is created to bridge that gap. By bringing what is revealed into the body, the nervous system and lived experience.
The focus is transformation that becomes visible in how you perceive, respond and move through life with greater inner stability.

- The Journey -
Before arrival – From the moment you sign in, the process begins. You receive reflective questions and guidance to start your inner alignment.

Retreat immersion – A ceremonial space of deep inner work with Plant Medicine, Horses, Shamanic and Somatic Practises awaits you. You meet what is ready to be seen, felt, released and realigned.

Integration – Begins during the retreat and continues afterwards through a 1:1 integration call and a Whats App support group, helping you in bringing what has opened into your daily life.

- What you will experience -

Plant Medicine Cermonies
for deep inner processing and expanded awareness

Rapé Ceremony
for grounding and mental clarity

Cacao Ceremony
for heart opening and emotional connection

Shamanic Drumming Journeys
for deepened perception and inner guidance

Inner Fire Embodiment
for integrating shadows aspects into embodied qualities

Somatic & process-oriented Integration Work
for lasting and embodied change
And more…

- What this journey offers you -

Emotional release and reduction of inner blockages
Greater clarity in mind, body and emotional perception
A deeper connection to body-based awareness and inner guidance
Increased inner stability and healthy boundaries
Alignment with your authentic path and inner direction
A renewed sense of self – presence, clarity and inspiration

- Who this Retreat is for -

This retreat is for you, if something within you is asking for more clarity, direction or expression.
If you sense that there is more to who you are and how you want to live your life, but find yourself caught in familiar patterns or losing connection in everyday life.
This journey will ask you to meet yourself honestly, to move through discomfort and to be willing not only to experience – but to change.
We hold a clear, grounded and conscious space for you – where what is no longer aligned can be seen, released and integrated and where clarity, inner connection and embodied presence can emerge.

If you feel the call, you are welcome to join us on this journey – we look forward to walking alongside you.
With love… Metsa Yaka & Selva

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- Plant Medicine Ceremony -

In these sacred Plant Ceremonies, you are called to connect with the ancient, powerful Spirits of the healing plants from the Peruvian Amazon – revered allies of healing, transformation, growth, awakening and deep inner wisdom.
By drinking the sacred Medicine, you step beyond the veil of the ordinary, entering the realms of the Master Plants, where the doors of higher consciousness are opening. Here, profound healing, purification, and transformation unfold, across every level of your being: physical, psychological, emotional, energetic, and spiritual. This potent Medicine holds the power to heal the deepest wounds, dissolve the chains of old patterns and release blockages not only from this lifetime but from others as well. The Spirits of the Plants guide you on a journey back to your own truth, reconnecting you with your higher self and awakening a deeper understanding of life’s blessings.
As you integrate the teachings and wisdom imparted by these sacred Medicines, this experience can mark the beginning of a profound shift within you, an opening to living a life of greater authenticity, in your power and divine purpose.
It is also possible to participate in the Ceremonies without drinking the Medicine, as you will still be surrounded by the powerful healing energy of the plants.
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- Cacao Medicine -
Cacao Ceremonies originated all the way back to the ancient Mayan and Aztec traditions of Central and South America, where the spirit of Cacao, known as Mama Cacao, was honored and invoked in sacred ceremonies.
Her medicine was revered for opening the heart, bringing clarity, restoring inner harmony and connecting us to the wellspring of our creativity. The heart-opening essence of Cacao has the power to unlock states of pure euphoria, releasing emotions long held within. It invites us to connect with our higher Self, our inner wisdom and the loving energy flowing through our bodies, while gently calming the mind.
For centuries, Cacao has been used as a sacred tool for healing the mental, physical, and spiritual body.
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- Rapé Ceremony -

Rapé (pronounced Hapee) is a sacred plant medicine, revered for its profound healing, purifying, and centering properties. For centuries, it has been used by indigenous tribes in Brazil, such as the Huni Kuin, Yawanawa and Nukini, as a tool for spiritual awakening and deep inner transformation. The indigenous peoples often sought Rapé before going out on a hunt, as a way to connect with the spirit of the animal, seeking allowance, guidance and harmony with the natural world.
Rapé is a finely ground mixture of Mapacho tobacco, combined with ash and other medicinal plants. It is ceremonially blown into the nose through a bamboo tube known as a Tepi. This powerful medicine works on both the physical and energetic levels, cleansing the body, clearing the mind, and purifying the consciousness. It opens the heart, calms the mental chatter, and clears the pineal gland, allowing for deeper spiritual connection and clarity. Rapé is especially effective in supporting focus and concentration, making it an invaluable ally for meditation and introspection.
It is often shared before or during ceremonies, creating a sacred space of focus and presence or in a more elaborate individual ceremony.
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- Shamanic Drumming Journey -

A powerful method for self-discovery, healing, and spiritual growth.
Shamanic journeying is a time-honored practice originating from indigenous cultures around the world. For thousands of years, shamans have used rhythmic drumming to enter altered states of consciousness, allowing them to connect with the spirit world for guidance, healing, and insight. This practice is a bridge to the extraordinary, where profound wisdom and healing await.
The Journey is led by the steady beat of a drum, echoing the heartbeat of the Earth and our own heart. This rhythm guides us into a state of deep relaxation and heightened awareness, opening the door to the mystical realms.
In these magical realms, you will meet your guardian spirit, spirit animals, wise ancestors, healers and teachers offering wisdom, protection, and healing.
These encounters can provide deep insights and answers to your most profound questions.
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- Inner Fire Embodiment -

This ceremony invites you into a deeper connection with your body as a gateway to self-awareness and embodiment.
Your are guided into exploring shadow aspects, inner blockages and old patterns that are ready to be seen and transformed.
Through this process you are supported in reconnecting with your natural energy, strength and inner presence.
What is held in the shadow can begin to move, release and integrate.
A clearer sense of inner power, clarity and grounded confidence can emerge.
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- Process and Integration Work -

Integration is the heart of transformation.
It is what allows insights and experiences to become lived reality in your daily life.
We support you in your inner process with approaches that help you deepen, process and integrate what arises during the retreat.
This may include elements such as breathwork, body-centered practices, emotional processing, and mindful self-inquiry – always guided by what is present in you.
This is not about doing or achieving anything.
It is about creating space for what wants to be felt, seen and released.
The integration work is adapted to you personally, supporting you in anchoring your experience in a grounded and sustainable way in your life.

Schedule

Wednesday – Arrival day / Opening Circle / 1st Plant Medicine Ceremony
Thursday – Process and Integration / 2nd Plant Medicine Ceremony
Friday – Inner Fire Embodiment / Cacao Ceremony
Saturday – Process and Integration Work / Shamanic Drumming Journey /3rd Plant Medicine Ceremony
Sunday – Closing Celebration and departure (after brunch)

Of course you will find time for yourself as well to relax, enjoy nature or to have a dip in the fresh river.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon Visiones Asociacion, Zahara de la Sierra, Spanien

Directions

Airports:
Seville (110 km / approx. 1h 20min by car)
Jerez de la Frontera (90 km / approx. 1h 10min by car)
Málaga (140 km / approx. 1h 50min by car)

Buses:
From the city where you arrive, you can take a bus to Algodonales. We will pick you up there and bring you to the retreat location. The pickup from Algodonales is included.
Please note that buses from Seville, Málaga, and Jerez usually run only in the morning or around noon (on weekeinds just once a day). If your flight arrives later in the day, you might need to take a taxi. Alternatively, you can arrive a day earlier in Seville, Málaga, or Jerez and stay there in a hotel overnight.

From Seville Airport, take a bus or taxi to either Seville Prado San Sebastian bus station or Plaza de Armas bus station. From there, there is usually one bus to Algodonales at 9 a.m. and one around 6:30 p.m.

From Jerez de la Frontera Airport, take a bus or taxi to the main Jerez bus station, then take a bus to Algodonales. Usually they go three tiomes per day.

From Málaga Airport, take a bus or taxi to Málaga bus station. From there, there is usually one bus to Algodonales at around 4:30 p.m. Please let the bus driver know, that you have to go to Algodonales, then you have to change the bus on the way. Optional you can take a bus to Ronda and from there to Algodonales.

You can check bus schedules here:
https://www.checkmybus.com
https://www.omio.com
(Please note that bus schedules are sometimes only available 2 weeks in advance.)

Taxi:
The price of a taxi from Seville airport to Cinco Lunas is approximately € 140. From Málaga airport approximately € 170 and from Jerez airport approximately € 140. If several participants are arriving at the same airport, it’s possible to share a taxi.
Please let us know if you are interested in sharing a taxi, and we will connect participants who want to share the ride.

Rental Car:
For more flexibility, you can rent a car at the airport. Rental car prices are usually very reasonable when booked in advance.
You can find great offers here, for example:
https://www.doyouspain.com

Accommodation

In the lovingly designed and furnished house you will be accommodated in a single room, a shared apartment or a shared twin room.

Accommodation
Retreat price € 1600,- + € 390,- for accommodation in a shared 3 bed apartment with private bathroom
Accommodation
Retreat price € 1600,- + € 440- for accommodation in a shared twin room with shared bathroom
Accommodation
Retreat price € 1600,- + € 560- for accommodation in a single room with queen size bed & shared bathroom
Accommodation
Retreat price € 1660,- + € 660- for accommodation in a single room with queen size bed & private bathroom

Venue & Amenities

Venue & Amenities
Venue & Amenities
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Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent
Our magical hidden retreat oasis with its charming, playful Andalusian country house and the lush green garden amidst the Andalusian dry vegetation is situated on a fresh river and surrounded by babbling water canals. We are located in the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park in Andalusia, Spain, where you can reconnect to nature.
The ceremonies will be held in our cosy ceremony room.

Meals

Menu

Menu Types

Breakfast is ready in the morning for self-service. For lunch we offer light vegan meals of special diet food which is adjusted to our work. On Ayahuasca ceremony days we have 2 meals, on Friday 3.

What's Included

  • 3 traditional Plant Medicine Ceremonies according to the Shipibo-Conibo Tradition
  • 1 Cacao Ceremony
  • Inner Fire Embodiment
  • Shamanic Drumming Journey
  • Process & Integration Work
  • Guided preparation before the retreat
  • 1:1 integration call after the retreat + What App support group
  • Healthy vegan meals

Customer Reviews

4.92 out of 5.0 average rating

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Great knowledge of plant medicines
Sanken Tsoma has a great knowledge of the plant medicines he is working with. I felt supported and accepted during the ceremonies which helped me a lot. He knows the spirit world and I could access all the wisdom I needed from the plants at this moment in my life. Thanks!

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Compassionate healing
During the retreat with Metsa Yaka I felt that she is trustful, compassionate and has an open heart for healing and support. I also learned a lot from her about myself and the world we live in. Thanks!

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Authentic healing
Visiones is a beatiful place for healing. Authentic people and an authentic environment. The Shamans (Metsa Yaka and Sanken Tsoma) work together in an incredible way, providing an environment with balanced feminine and masculine energies, where I felt safe and supported. I am extremely grateful for the retreat I had with them. Thank you guys!

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Loved the experience
Thank you so much, that was an amazing experience

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Very Helpful
Thank Markus and Desiree and all crew , for beautiful 5 day relax and mind opening retreat ! Place was awesome all group also was great guys and girls ; highly recommend retreat with this guys ! Ps : always drink 2 cup

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