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"Very grateful to Elena, my journey facilitator. The knowledge, flexibility, and genuine approach which in my eyes characterizes Elena has led to an extraordinary experience. The useful insights received from the journey would not have been possible without the attributes I have described above. I will forever be grateful to Elena, whom I can call a friend now, and certainly will meet again. "

"Siddiq has been very helpful and professional. And even though we did not meet in person, we had great communication in organizing the retreat. He has ticked all the boxes in my book, so 5 star all the way. Thank you Siddiq "

"Through Mycosomatic Magic I was able to fulfill one of my biggest curiosities. Exploring the deepest recesses of my psyche through magic mushrooms. All the people involved in the process were very thoughtful, helpful and flexible. These guys are amazing and very gifted in what they do, and they do it with integrity. "

"that’s the word i have been using the most when describing the experience to my friends. danilo’s and ilse’s intelligent approach is spiritual and therapeutic, serious and playful - perfectly adapted to our “european” culture. the fact that we were a small group of only 5, stayed in their home together with their child gaia and (therapy) dog porchi, the cozy dome in the garden where the ceremonies were held while we could watch the stars, the combination of different plant medicines (rapéh, kambo, san pedro, bufo alvaris), the integration sessions every morning (which were at least as important as the ceremonies themselves), ilse’s singing (she has the voice of an angel), the tasty homecooked meals, and last but not least not being eaten alive by ants in the rainforest - all the above made the experience a “complete” one for me. the welcoming atmosphere made everyone feel at home and at easy quickly, able to be open to an often entirely new experience. i wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. thanks a lot!"

"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!"

"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!"

"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!"

"Having attended many different types of plant medicine retreats, including ones led by authentic Peruvian shamans, Iam not exaggerating when I say that this is by far the best one yet. From the get go, I was welcomed into Danilo and Ilses house. The small group size allowed for a greater sense or intimacy and streamlined the healing process. I will return. Much love!"

"I had my very first high dose experience facilitated by Siddiq and Peyton, and I couldn’t have asked for a better pair to guide me through it. They offer a comprehensive experience: from providing resources and reading recommendations beforehand, to offering tools and practices for before and after the session, to giving guidance throughout the entire journey - they even created space for some integration afterwards. My experience was profoundly beautiful, largely because I felt completely comfortable letting go and simply being. There was so much release - it was incredibly powerful. Throughout it all Siddiq and Peyton allowed their souls to dive in alongside mine. They are truly generous and giving with their energy; they were 100% present. I will forever be grateful for this experience with them and will carry it in my heart with deep fondness. "

"When booking this retreat, I was one foot in one foot out, mostly as I wasn't sure if this was my kind of thing, however, knew something needed to change to move forward. When arriving at 'From Gaia for you', it was instantly warm and caring. We had good wholesome food, and had to face our inner self, which is something you rarely do. The whole retreat was very well run, it never felt pushy, or too commercial. It never felt like a business, it truly felt like I was welcomed into their family. My limits were pushed to show that I can do things I would automatically want to do, and I can feel exhilarated afterwards. For anyone dubious about this type of retreat, all I can say to you is be open minded, brave, and you will get more than you know form it. Thank you Charlotte x"

"I am so happy I decided to do my first Ayahuasca retreat with Danilo and Ilse. The intimate environment, the small group and the live music created such a safe and beautiful experience. I had no idea what to expect from Ayahuasca but it was the most transformational experience of my life - and I have done my fair share of plant medicine and psychedelics before. If you feel called, listen to the calling. It knows ❤️"

"Having been to a few retreats already i am really glad i came across this one as at has been one of the best so far! The staff is really knowledgable and supportive and i felt in good hands at all times. It certainly was challenging physically but i came out a stronger person. The location itself was really great as well as the view to the mountain range was incredible. Also the food served there was really good as well. Couldnt have asked for a better experience"

"I feel incredibly privileged to have been able to experience this wonderful healing retreat at From Gaia for You. Danilo and Ilse are very kind and welcoming, and I immediately felt comfortable, safe, and at ease. This allowed me to fully open up my mind, body, and soul for the healing work. We spent time reflecting on our feelings and lives to create awareness and set intentions for the restorative activities. The others on the retreat also helped to make it a beautiful experience and I felt very connected to everyone. I feel like I have finally been able to release negativity from past experiences which have been weighing on me for most of my life, and every cell within me has been healed. I am mindfully integrating my experience into my life at home. I can say with certainty that I will come back. Thank you, I'm eternally grateful 🙏🌟🌕☀"

"What a blessing to be welcomed into the home, and hearts, of Danilo and Ilse for this transformative journey. Their gentle and intuitive guidance led us on a journey of deep introspection, allowing us to meet our truest selves with compassion and wisdom. Through soul-nourishing practices and shared moments of vulnerability, I left feeling transformed, connected, and infinitely grateful 🙏🌈💖🌿."

"I really like the retreat, Danilo and Ilse are super nice and lovely persons who really care about the comfort and integration of us, we had so beautiful and positive music all the time, the most delicious food and lovely company, they make sure everything is nice and comfortable to experience this process, I felt in trust and happy to share this experience with such a nice people! I’ll definitely come back. "

"Danilo and Ilse have created a beautiful place here and you can feel with every fiber that they love what they are doing. They create an environment of deep trust which is essential to go deep. They create an environment of love which is essential to open your heart and let the healing begin. The rest is really up to you. The newly created dome is another highlight, and I will forever look fondly back on the Ayahuasca night sessions we had in there and the angelic singing of Isle - big fan here: please let me know once I can hear you on Spotify ;) I also start to miss the excellent food Ilse prepares and I might go back just for that (: All in all, these 4 days were nothing but magical to me and I give the experience a 10/10."

"Love, trust, and peace—these are the three words I would share if someone asked me what I gained from this retreat. Yet, it’s so much more complex to put into words what Ilse and Danilo create for their clients. I'm writing this review about two weeks after my retreat, allowing time for everything to settle. While I am still the same person, I feel changed inside—more connected to parts of myself that had always felt distant. A light within me, long kept in darkness, has finally been ignited. The retreat, with its warm and understanding people, along with the medicine, was the spark that kindled my inner flame, which has never burned so brightly. I am deeply grateful for what I received. When love touches you, it never truly leaves. It radiates within, and you just have to let it bloom."

"Malwina was a warm, reassuring, and experienced guide, providing really gentle and effective support during difficult parts of my trip, and the space was private and comfortable and easy to be in as we slowly re-emerged back into the world after our trip. She has been helpful before and after our trip as well, checking in and answering questions and providing resources on integration. Highly recommend!"

"Pochi always made me smile and gave me power and presence when I’ve gone true my procceses ☯️🫶"

"Thank you illse for your emotional support and the gift of your beautiful voice that open my heart and you gave me so much love and the inspiration to follow my music journey. ☯️❤️ "

"I had so many deep conversations and he helped me so much trough my journey in life Sending so much love for Danilo 🫶☯️"

"I received for the first time in my life a Love that I can’t describe I had such beautiful days with everyone I have really could let go of so much trauma and pain. I feel like a new human beeing and I’m so grateful that I took the step to do this wonderful expierience, thank you Ilse and Danilo and of course Gaia 🫶 a place of love and acceptance ☯️🫶"

"Two years ago I did my first dieta (with Ajo Sacha) and in May of last year I joined the Vedic immersion retreat at Sinchi Runa, dieting with Bobinsana. For the Vedic retreat Daru Krishna was also present to give information about each person's astrological chart and he gave great insights about Ayurveda. I am deeply grateful for Sanango's wisdom, sometimes harsh when needed :), and the rest of the team for always being there if any doubts or questions arise or if you just need a hug or a cry. The food has always been great! Nourishing and you can feel the care that has been put in to make it. The location in Lepe is away from any busy areas and is perfect for a silent retreat communicating with nature. Grateful for the insights gained and all the teachings learned! With love, Sheela"

"I loved the retreat and its concept. The importance given to preparation, the way of eating, silence and introspection set the Sinchi Runa retreat apart from all the others I've been to. I recommend this unique experience to everyone."

"It's been a month since my retreat with Danilo and Ilse to see the lasting affects of my retreat, and I will confidently say I feel like a completely different person in the most positive way possible. My anxiety has disappeared, rekindled my relationship with my parents who I haven't spoken to in years, being an honest person and accepting myself just for who I am, and it's been an amazing life transformation from the lessons I've learnt from this retreat. None of this would have been possible if not for Danilo, Ilse and Yip's love and guidance to us, set up in the most awesome home in a safe environment so we can do the work that's needed to the fullest. This experience felt like a second birth to me, and am forever grateful for Danilo, Ilse, Gaia, Yip for the support. Anicca 🙏 "

"Sinchi Runa is a tranquil, safe, loving environment. A space that just allowed me to just be during my retreats. Greeted with warmest, welcoming smiles from the team, which instantly helped me feel cared for. We were all introduced and given an overview of how everything runs, along with the importance of silence, and what silence actually is. We were assured that the silence doesn't extend to the team if and when needed; I (the group) could talk to Maestro Sanango, Ananda, Madhava or Arjuna. I found that questions were not only welcomed but encouraged, Maestro Sanango wanted everyone to have as much information as possible on the plants, the process, philosophies, how we're cared for, why the guidelines are there. Everything seems to have a place and a purpose. All this just added to my feeling of safety and care. The meditations were really very helpful, learning to focus on the breath, everything just seems to be in order to help the participants truly get the most out of their experience and journey. The ceremonies guided expertly and beautifully by Maestro Sanango, he sings and chants as well as playing solely instrumental music through a speaker, which was all beautiful and purposeful. The team are professional, experienced, caring, loving and so welcoming. The site is clean, hygienic and well looked after. The food is season appropriate and so full of love (i've had retreats both in colder snd warmer months), and as I saw it happily caters to all. I can't recommend Sinchi Runa more highly from my experience. So much gratitude and love to all. Thank you so much 🤍"

"'Do something today that your future self will thank you for', sums up this life-affirming experience. This is the something. Intense, profound, transformational. If you are reading this, your soul has already chosen, and you must listen. You will be changed in ways you cannot forsee or describe but your spirit will be eternally joyful for. Thank you Sinchi Runa x "

"The retreat can be difficult at times but very rewarding. From the purging through to the medicine, it's exactly what I needed to reset, overcome the issues I had and start a new chapter of my life. I would recommend it to anyone. To Danilo and Ilse, you have a lovely home, beautiful family and I'm so grateful for letting me take part in this experience. "

"I stayed at Sinchi Runa a year ago for a 10 day retreat, and more recently left after a 3 month deep immersion stay. I don’t know how to sum up all that was learned, understood, let go of, and more, in writing, for fear it being too long and putting you all to sleep! I would say that since I grew out of being a baby, and could eat and drink by my self, my time at Sinchi Runa was the most vulnerable I’ve been. I’m very thankful to them that it was their care I was vulnerable. I could give so many examples of where I’m thankful that Sanango was ‘taking’ or ‘leading’ (I’m not exactly sure the word for it) the ceremony, but one that springs to mind was in an Ayahuasca ceremony, I was panicking! I asked for help, and Ananda and Sanango came to my aid and helped me process what I was going through. I recall many challenging Kambo ceremonies (In fact I think they all were) but two in particular, in hindsight, I feel blessed that it was Arjuna by my side. Arjuna was a great teacher to me, being in his presence, watching how he interacts with others, and hearing him speak in group sharing taught me a lot, in particular about my pride. Initially, in my consultations with Sanango and Ananda, I was apprehensive to be open because I was cautious around Ananda, and this is nothing against Ananda, it was a reaction I am learning to step out of. I started to trust Ananda, I tried to leave no stone unturned in these consultations, because it became apparent that it was a privilege to have these two know me, all of me. That they were offering help if I was reaching out for it. I don’t want to portray Sanango as a mythical figure, a guru, or something along those lines, partly because I know he doesn’t want that, but it also doesn’t feel right to me. He is the wisest person I’ve come across. Every time I had the chance to speak to him I felt excited. Through my eyes He is brilliant. It seems to me He knows a lot about Love. I can’t fully express what it meant for me to have Sanango as my teacher, or ‘curandaro’. He is upholding or maintaining great teachings, or spirits, forces, at Sinchi Runa. Ananda (tough act to follow) was a great teacher to me and I think he had a great understanding of my ‘process’ and what I was going through. I felt loved by Ananda and he too took great care in protecting my process. We also had a few good laughs. I would say the moments of social interaction with everyone at SinchiRuna were lovely. The food was top notch, Fiona was cooking most of the time whilst I was there, and she is an amazing cook. I noticed how much care was taken in the cooking of the food, and the prep. My portion sizes were always to my desire, and I think I overate most of the time. Fiona was also significant in my journey, she’s great, and so comforting and caring, she made so much effort to protect and care for my ‘Process’. I’m not sure if this is her intention but she really made me feel at home. I felt the crux of my work was in my ‘Diets’ or ‘Dietas’. Up to now these Dietas have been the most challenging chapters of my life, and without a doubt the most rewarding, if the reward is ‘spiritual growth’ or knowledge of the unconscious, in my case. In the Dietas I developed an understanding around deep questions such as: what is pride, what is humility, what is compassion, what is gratitude, in what conditions do these arise. An understanding of who I am, and why I behave the way I behave. What am I doing in the human experience, and so on, and I really could go on. The diets were the most significant periods of learning in my life, and it was hard earned, it was also a learning of how to come out of suffering, my understanding arose from my coming out of my suffering. And so these diets were a rollercoaster of suffering, enlightenment, more boredom than I knew I could handle. It was very draining, very emotional and very rewarding. I do not know of any other facility with the depth of wisdom, knowledge, and care as Sinchi Runa, I don’t think places such as Sinchi Runa are easy to come by, and for me it feels it’s a privilege and a great stroke of luck to have come by Sinchi Runa. "

"From stunning music, to laughter, to singing, to integration, to beautiful food and an absolute love for life - this retreat is an absolute must for those needing some soul searching, healing, support, therapy, warmth and/or complete self acceptance. What a journey. What an experience. Everyone owes this retreat to themselves, to ultimately find themselves. Make the effort and go - you will treasure it forever! Thank you Danilo and family. Love from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Linds 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 xxx"