Ayahuasca retreat LGBTQIA+ special

Name: Ayahuasca retreat LGBTQIA+ special
Start: 2025-08-29
End: 2025-08-31
Location: Coming Home Center

Deventer, Netherlands

Up to 9 in group

August 29 - 31, 2025

A preparation course valued at $109 is included with the retreat at no extra cost

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

Sanne

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.

Details of this retreat

Do you feel the time has come? To face, to clear, and to heal. To expand your consciousness and remember who you truly are.

Ayahuasca, the sacred psychedelic plant medicine from South America, has been used for centuries for healing, awakening, and deep inner work. Those who have already met La Madre know her immense power: intelligent, multidimensional, loving, and uncompromising.
Prepare for an unforgettable journey: healing for the heart, nourishment for the soul.

During this multi-day retreat, we go deep. Two consecutive evenings of ceremony: 2 Ayahuasca journeys, active meditation, and breathwork. In between, there’s space to relax and land; enjoy the spacious garden, the natural swimming pond, or a peaceful walk in nature. A magical mini holidays.

Special event for the lgbtq+/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 lgbtq+ 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: €625, 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
16:30: Rapé ceremony
17:30: Ayahuasca ceremony 

Saturday:
9:00: Breakfast 
10:30: Writing 
11:00: Sharing circle 
12:00: Connected breathing session 
13.00: Lunch
13:30: Free time 
17:30: Ayahuasca ceremony 

Sunday:
9:00: Breakfast 
10:30: Writing 
11:00: Sharing circle 
12:00: Lunch, 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