About this Retreat
Hi, this is Isher. I'm particularly interested in working with people who have a history of depression, addiction or people who are just looking take hold of their lives again. Anyone who's interested in exploring their inner urge to expand their consciousness without the fear of being judged will always have my full attention and loving respect.
After living 30 years of my life living with recurring depression, a feeling of not belonging and a general sense of not knowing who i am or why i'm here, i decided it was time to do some serious work on myself and. I started meditating and it certainly helped with being able to witness myself and my behavioral patterns and moods. But why was i having these patterns and moods? What was underneath them? I came across a man called Dr Gabor Mate (An expert in trauma, addiction, stress and childhood development) around 8 years. This lead me to the use of plant medicines. First with Ayahuasca (which showed my the roots cause of my behavior patterns as well as helping me shed my mental and spiritual pollution that i felt society had installed in me. Then with San Pedro/Huachuma which i feel made me complete again and gave me my clear focus, mental strength and a purpose in life.
I decided to focus mainly on working with San Pedro as i have so much respect for the gentle and patient nature of the medicine. I don't claim to be a shaman like in the South America traditional sense. I totally respect the shamanic ways and have work and journeyed with Shamans, but I feel this tradition is a sacred one that is so often exploited and by westerners. Shamanic ceremonies should only be conducted by genuine shamans of which they are few a far between in my experience. I also feel that experiencing your journey with loving support and with as little distractions or interference as possible gives the participants the deepest and most transformational experience. I'm descried as being a gentle giant and a big open heart. I offer plenty experience working with medicines as well as safety and protection. I'm originally from the UK but now living in Portugal where we have the perfect location to truly work with this medicine at it's best.
I strongly believe in everyone's individual reality, and that everything is just how it's supposed to be. I feel that we should try our best to embrace our fears and emotions, not run away or drown in to them and we should always show gratitude to the human experience. Life and awareness truly is a blessing.
Blessing on your travels
Isher
Hi, my name is Marijke. I guess you could say I started my healing journey back in 2005 when after experiencing a burn out cause by then career, many bouts of depression and a heavy relationship with cannabis, I decided there must be something else, this can't be it! I enrolled on a 2 year course at a school of living art in The Netherlands. It was here that really started to take a deep look inside myself.
Later, I heard someone talk about a life changing experience with a plant medicine called Ayahuasca. I was intrigued and felt a strong calling to try for myself. I combined the sessions with psycho therapy initially and I'm glad I did so as I could really open up to my therapist as well as help me keep my feet on the floor.
I eventually became a facilitator at the same centre in which I took my first Ayahuasca session and then became a ceremony leader for 5 years. I also met Isher here and we struck up a strong friendship. I later worked as a facilitator at another centre in The Netherlands, this working with different shamans from Peru. Now I'm working with Huachuma at The Lighthouse. All in all I've guided hundreds of participants through their plant medicine journeys.
On a personal level, plant medicines have helped me see different perspectives, have a healthier acceptance of myself and therefore others. I'm kinder to myself and my shadow side. I realise that the world didn't change but the way I look at it now makes it easier to live in. I feel like I've received healing on many different levels.
I like to keep it real, I'm down to earth and have a strong protecting energy. I love to see people regain their inner power and strength.
I know that it's a big decision to embark on a medicine journeys and that you should research strong as to whether or not this is right for you but I also know that if you do feel strongly about doing it and that you're well prepared and physically healthy enough, you could receive some real benefit from them.
Details of this retreat
We lovingly invite you to a 4 day (3 nights) San Pedro /Huachuma gathering at The Lighthouse in Portugal.
Welcome Home!
Are you ready to switch on the light of your Lighthouse?
This is an open call for anybody who is looking to make their next steps into self empowerment. At our retreat in Portugal, we pride ourselves on creating a space for all to develop, heal and recover your comfortable seat in life.
Our aim is to organise humble yet powerful sittings with the wise medicine of Huchuma, for open and inquisitive minds and souls. As individuals we will be self exploring through inner reflection and as a collective group we will be sharing and supporting each other with the view to form authentic mutual understanding and support.
The Lighthouse welcomes you all to join us on this journey of universal discovery!
Quick overview:
🌵 All meals are included (Vegetarian or vegan;
🌵 1 introductory Rapé/hapey (medicinal snuff) ceremony on day 1;
🌵 2 San Pedro ceremonies on day 2 and day 3;
🌵 On day 3 we will also explore a little nature park where you have the possibility to swim in the waterfall. If time allows we would also love to show you the Douro river!;
🌵 A bed in either a shared bedroom with max. 2 others (same seXs), a private room or tent;
🌵Bathrooms are shared.
San Pedro/Huachuma is a medicine that can provide plenty of insights, strength and personal meaning. Although some consider it a gentle medicine, it's also very powerful with it's teachings and results. If you're feeling lost or struggling to understand your purpose in life, our San Pedro gatherings at the Lighthouse could be the answer. We want to create an environment where a fellowship brothers and sisters can come together and encourage each other to step in to our power in this ever-evolving world.
Please take into account that an Huachuma ceremony can last up to 12 hours. It can thus be mentally, emotionally and physically demanding. You might feel tired, drained or low mood a few days proceeding the ceremony. We therefor recommend you take it easy (take some days off), keep your diet clean and stay mindful of your state of being. Within a few days you should feel renewed and in a better state of wellbeing.
Practicatlies:
🌵 The ceremonies will mainly facilitated by Isher. As a second (or sometimes third) facilitator Nancy, Marijke or Rui will be there;
🌵 We accept a maximum of 6 participants ;
🌵 We speak English, Dutch and German
🌵 We offer a 45 minute 1-on-1 online integration or guidance session after the retreat should you need it.
More information about us and our retreats can be found on our website.
BOOKING PROCESS:
Please contact us for availability before booking.
After you've booked at RetreatGuru we will send you an intake form.
- Fill out the booking form with detail & attention;
- After receiving your form, we will review your answers;
- If we feel you are at the right place with us, you will receive an e-mail with the payment details to make the deposit (make sure you check your spam box);
- Be aware that only after you've made the deposit, your spot is reserved and confirmed;
- After the deposit has been received, we will send you all the information about the (preparation for) the retreat;
- We reserve the right to decline reservations. If we do so, you will get refunded the full amount.
Last Chance
Top Rated
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
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Verified
Plant Medicine
A preparation course valued at $109 is included with the retreat at no extra cost
