Ayahuasca retreat LGBTQIA+ special

Name: Ayahuasca retreat LGBTQIA+ special
Start: 2027-04-16
End: 2027-04-18
Location: Coming Home Center
Rating: 5

5.0010 reviews

Deventer, Netherlands

Up to 9 in group

Apr 16 - 18, 2027

Retreat Highlights

2 safely guided Ayahuasca ceremonies
carefully curated music
thorough intake procedure and information on preparation
well designed programme (sharing circles, breath session, time for writing and spare time included)
beautiful, cozy-yet-luxurious venue

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Sanne,

Joost

Sen

Sanne, ceremony lead

My journey with Ayahuasca began in 2014, during a time when my life had come to a standstill. I was searching for deep transformation and this beautiful medicine set that process in motion. What followed were powerful ceremonies that helped me release pain, reconnect with my body, gain insight into old patterns, and experience expanded states of consciousness, unity, and love. I rediscovered my joy for life, which became the foundation for further growth. Life can still be challenging, and I still stumble at times - but I now stand on solid ground and live from connection and gratitude. I have participated in over 50 ceremonies and completed the Ayahuasca facilitator training at Proceswerk in Groningen (2018). I have also extensively explored magic mushrooms, truffles, San Pedro, LSD, and Bufo - each offering its own unique experience and wisdom. Alongside guiding sessions, I work as a breathwork coach and massage therapist, and I’m currently in the final year of a 3-year training in systemic work, Transactional Analysis, and NLP. It’s deeply humbling and fulfilling to create safe spaces for people to surrender to these powerful, magical medicines, and to walk alongside them for a short stretch of their life path. I believe each journey with the plants contributes to a more loving world.

Joost

My spiritual journey began around 20 years ago. From the outside, life seemed full - I had a thriving construction business - but inwardly, I felt restless and unfulfilled. Something in me knew there had to be more. Through holistic counseling, I began to listen to the wisdom of my body. I was humbled by its truth, its depth, its quiet power. I knew then that I no longer wanted to live from the mind alone. That shift marked the beginning of many sessions, trainings, and new connections with others seeking a more conscious way of living. I left my company, and moved from Amsterdam to Deventer to create a space rooted in presence and care. I completed an international year training with Working With People (path of love) to become a holistic counselor. I’ve been guided through several deep and transformative Ayahuasca ceremonies in recent years. It’s my joy and calling to now hold space for others on their own journeys.

Sen

In my past I have encountered many challenges, but with the help of plant medicine combined with my resilient spirit, I managed to turn my life around: today, little Senta and big Senta walk side by side, in harmony. I treat the people around me with a lot of love and attention. I am playful, passionate and attentive, in full acceptance of the challenges of life. I love, laugh and dance through life. I live by the spirit of Pippi Longstocking: never giving up, staying curious, being wild, and sprinkling a little wonderful everywhere I go! 💫

Details of this retreat

Do you sense there's more to life?
Are you ready to face your fears and open your heart?
Are you longing to reconnect with your true essence and life purpose?

Ayahuasca is a sacred Amazonian brew. Known as “La Madre” or “The Mother of all Plants,” Ayahuasca is more than a medicine: she is a teacher, a spirit, and a guide. Her wisdom is vast, loving, and sometimes relentless, showing us the truth of who we are by bringing buried emotions, memories, and patterns to the surface to be seen, felt, and released. In ceremony, Ayahuasca can facilitate emotional and energetic cleansing, trauma release and heart-opening visions, spiritual awakening, and reconnection to Source.

During this multi-day retreat, we go deep. Two consecutive Ayahuasca ceremonies and 1 breathwork session. In between, there’s space to relax and integrate. Prepare for an unforgettable journey: healing for the heart, nourishment for the soul.

Special event for the lgbtqia+/queer community: being surrounded by like-minded participants who may encounter corresponding themes and processes can provide a save space and empower your own journey.

Facilitators Sanne and Joost are experienced, grounded and loving space holders who have worked with plant medicine for years and have a strong connection with the lgbtqia+ community.
The process starts with an intake video call to get to know each other, help you prepare mentally, clarify your intention. We also offer integration support after the retreat.

Contribution: €750, including
• thorough intake procedure and aftercall
• 2 overnight stays in a beautiful 2-4 person room
• 2 Ayahuasca ceremonies
• Rapé
• Breathwork

Schedule

Friday:
Arrival between 14:15 and 14:45
15:00: Sharing circle and explanation
17:00: Ayahuasca ceremony 

Saturday:
9:00: Breakfast 
10:00: Writing 
10.30: Sharing circle 
11:30: Connected breathing session 
12.30: Lunch
13:30: Free time 
17:00: Ayahuasca ceremony 

Sunday:
9:00: Breakfast 
10:00: Writing 
10:30: Sharing circle , departure afterwards 

Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Coming Home Center, Deventer, Netherlands

Directions

The center is close to Deventer train station. We will provide the exact address a week before the retreat. If you travel with public transport we can pick you up from Deventer train station.

Accommodation

The main house offers 3 bedrooms for 8 participants (2 sleep 2 and 1 sleeps 4) and has 2 toilets and 2 showers. The 4th bedroom is situated next to the ceremony space, which also has a toilet and a shower. The main house has a living area for participants, including a seating area and a kitchen.

Contribution

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

A beautiful private estate featuring:
- a luxe main house
- a separate ceremony space with floor heating and a fireplace; surrounded by nature
- a private parking area on premises
- a wild garden with many trees, flowers and fruits/vegetables
- a natural swimming pond with water lilies
- an outdoor shower (and sauna in the making!)
- various cozy seating areas

Meals

Menu Types

Vegan

Vegetarian

Pescetarian

Ayurvedic

Includes Meat

Organic

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Nut Free

We provide a healthy and fresh breakfast, lunch, and a light dinner after the ceremonies, following the Ayahuasca diet (vegetarian).

What's Included

experienced and trained facilitators
intake videocall
2 ayahuasca ceremonies
1 breath session
rapé
2 nights stay
sharing circles
all meals
spare time

What's Not Included

Transportation to and from the venue; we can however pick you up from Deventer train station :)

Customer Reviews

5.00 out of 5.0 average rating

Anonymous • Aug 30, 2026

5.0

Verified

Profound

Breathtaking experience under professional guidance in a lovely environment. Sanne and Bertrand really know their business and did a great job at containing everyone's state. Can highly recommend!

Krzysztof • Feb 17, 2026

5.0

Verified

Thank you!

We had a private session (as a couple) with Sanne, where we felt safe and taken care of. It was the first such experience for us and we were glad we chose her as our guide into the unknown. She brought good energy which was super important for us. The good thing is that you get to talk to her first before making a final decision to go ahead. Follow-up session was also a nice closure, with tips on how to progress further on our journey.
Thank you, Sanne!

Tania • Nov 17, 2025

5.0

Verified

Een warme en onvergetelijke ervaring

Ik heb een prachtige retraite gevolgd bij coming Home. De locatie ligt in een serene, natuurlijke omgeving die meteen rust brengt. Het huis zelf voelt warm en uitnodigend aan, alsof je bij vrienden thuiskomt.

De begeleiding was bijzonder professioneel én enorm hartelijk. De begeleiders zijn lieve, aangename mensen die je op een veilige en zorgzame manier door het hele proces leiden.

Een absolute meerwaarde waren de zalige percussies tijdens de ceremonies die zorgden voor diepgang, verbinding en een heerlijke sfeer. En als kers op de taart was er de open haard, die alles nog gezelliger maakte.

Kortom: een retraite die ik met heel mijn hart kan aanraden. Een plek om écht tot jezelf te komen.

Fredrik • Oct 28, 2025

5.0

Verified

Enlightening experience

It was truly a great experience to participate in this therapeutic activity.
The organizer, the location and the accommodation were all top notch.
I can really recommend Sanne as Ceremony lead to anyone; she brought safety and conveyed love to all participants.

jens • Oct 27, 2025

5.0

Verified

Overall Good Experience

I came to the Coming Home retreat center the day before the session and it is a beautiful place in the countryside before Amsterdam.
The surroundings are very nice it is like your in a Jungle and Joost the owner has build a spectacular retreat area.
The preparation of the ceremony was fine with good information.
Sanne the facilitator is a fantastic person very present and makes you feel calm.
we were 6 participants with totally different backgrounds and we also had very different experiences during the session. But I think we all enjoyed the place, food and hosts. Thanks Sanne and Joost for your hospitality.

I recommend Coming Home to you that want an overall good experience in a Group settings.
It was my first session and i don't want to change anything.

As a Personally note I think that my next ceremony will be individual.
I easily get uneasy when i go deep in my emotions and the noise and outburst during the session from the other participant was not the best cocktail for me during the part of the session where I felt most voundable.

Ayahuasca retreat LGBTQIA+ special

Retreat Highlights

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Sanne, ceremony lead

Joost

Sen

Details of this retreat

Schedule

Getting Here

Directions

Accommodation

Venue & Amenities

Meals

Menu Types

What's Included

What's Not Included

Profound

Thank you!

Een warme en onvergetelijke ervaring

Enlightening experience

Overall Good Experience

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