"A few years ago, I developed a deep fascination with healing, which led me to explore several ayahuasca retreats across Europe and South America. The entire journey—from the dieta preparation to the travel, meeting new people, and ultimately confronting your own pain—is such an intimate and profound experience.
Having encountered a few mediocre retreats in the past, I often feel a bit apprehensive upon arriving at a new one. However, the moment I arrived at Avalon, I felt completely at ease. The organisation was impeccable, and the shamans, musicians, and medicine were absolutely extraordinary. Despite the schedule being quite intensive, I somehow felt deeply rested throughout my time there.
What truly sets Avalon apart is their outstanding support system. From one-on-one sessions to integration circles and aftercare, every element of the experience is thoughtfully designed to guide and nurture your healing journey.
Attending Avalon has been one of the best investments I’ve ever made for my health. Not only did it help me address significant trauma, but it also allowed me to connect with like-minded individuals who have since become lifelong friends.
I cannot recommend Avalon enough. Thank you for such a transformative experience!
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Highly Rated Retreats in Barcelona Spain
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Plant Medicine
Therapeutic Psilocybin Session for 1 Day in Barcelona
Anima Healing Institute
Barcelona, Spain
€1,700
Plant Medicine
Soul's Journey for 6 People (the price includes 6 people) : A PRIVATE Traditional Ayahuasca (Yagé) Ceremony with Taita Bryan, Your Friends and You
Shamanzon
Barcelona, Spain
From €2,100
4.93
Plant Medicine
Private Bufo Alvarius / 5-MeO-DMT Ceremony In Barcelona
Bufo Alvarius Retreats
Barcelona, Spain
From $750
5.00
Plant Medicine
Psilocybin Mushrooms & Shadow Work Retreat + 6-Week Group coaching Program, Barcelona, Spain Copy
€1,090
5.00
Plant Medicine
5 day Premium, Legal, and Medically Observed Ayahuasca Retreat with Indigenous Leaders _ Taita Luis Chindoy & Leo Cordero in Barcelona, Spain
INME WELLNESS
Barcelona, Spain
From $1,865
Plant Medicine
4 Days Ayahuasca Retreat (Intimate Group of 10) Includes 3 Ayahuasca Ceremonies, Kambó, Rapé, Sananga, Breathwork, Metitation, Therapeutic support, emotional massage.
Master Plan Retreat
Barcelona, Spain
From €800
Relationship & Community
5 Day "Rise in Love" Couples Intimacy Retreat in Barcelona Sourroundings
Ariane and Beatriz AKA PriestessA and QueenB
Barcelona, Spain
From €3,900
5.00
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Types of Retreat in Barcelona Spain
Short Retreats in Barcelona Spain
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Plant Medicine
Therapeutic Psilocybin Session for 1 Day in Barcelona
Anima Healing Institute
Barcelona, Spain
€1,700
Plant Medicine
Soul's Journey for 6 People (the price includes 6 people) : A PRIVATE Traditional Ayahuasca (Yagé) Ceremony with Taita Bryan, Your Friends and You
Shamanzon
Barcelona, Spain
From €2,100
4.93
Plant Medicine
Private Bufo Alvarius / 5-MeO-DMT Ceremony In Barcelona
Bufo Alvarius Retreats
Barcelona, Spain
From $750
5.00
Plant Medicine
Psilocybin Mushrooms & Shadow Work Retreat + 6-Week Group coaching Program, Barcelona, Spain Copy
€1,090
5.00
Plant Medicine
5 day Premium, Legal, and Medically Observed Ayahuasca Retreat with Indigenous Leaders _ Taita Luis Chindoy & Leo Cordero in Barcelona, Spain
INME WELLNESS
Barcelona, Spain
From $1,865
Plant Medicine
4 Days Ayahuasca Retreat (Intimate Group of 10) Includes 3 Ayahuasca Ceremonies, Kambó, Rapé, Sananga, Breathwork, Metitation, Therapeutic support, emotional massage.
Master Plan Retreat
Barcelona, Spain
From €800
Relationship & Community
5 Day "Rise in Love" Couples Intimacy Retreat in Barcelona Sourroundings
Ariane and Beatriz AKA PriestessA and QueenB
Barcelona, Spain
From €3,900
5.00
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Upcoming Retreats in Barcelona Spain
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Plant Medicine
Traditional Ayahuasca (Yagé) Petit Comité Sacred Ceremonies with the master TAITA BRYANN
Shamanzon
Barcelona, Spain
From €290
4.94
Plant Medicine
Psilocybin Mushrooms & Shadow Work Retreat + 6-Week Group coaching Program, Barcelona, Spain Copy
€1,090
5.00
Plant Medicine
4 Days Ayahuasca Retreat (Intimate Group of 10) Includes 3 Ayahuasca Ceremonies, Kambó, Rapé, Sananga, Breathwork, Metitation, Therapeutic support, emotional massage.
Master Plan Retreat
Barcelona, Spain
From €800
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Experiences on Retreat
"Very well organized and professionally held by the highly experienced, caring and beautiful Isa. It was my first time and it couldn't have been any safer. The environment is amazing and quiet. Isa's background singing was priceless... Lovely support before and after."
"To All,
I recently participated in a week-long retreat in Spain with a team of experienced facilitators from Weareavalon.love. This was the most rewarding self-exploration experience of my life. I have attended other retreats, conferences, and self-discovery weekends, but none of them came close to the profound impact of this journey. I found the Ayahuasca journey to be more beneficial than two years of weekly psychotherapy.
The most important component of the retreat was the staff. There are many retreats worldwide, but the collective group attending, and the staff that managed the introduction, the ceremony, and the post-ceremony integration, allowed me to achieve maximum takeaway to use in real life. The 5-star meal preparation was specifically designed to maximize our energy and not contaminate the process with empty calories. I would like to thank everyone who made the event possible.
The team was totally dedicated to the retreat and prioritized the attendees over all other concerns. The facility was perfectly situated in nature, free of outside distractions, and in a stunning location.
Thanks To All, RM"
"The Ayahuasca experience had been calling to me for quite a considerable time, but it was only after dealing with the fallout of a a breakup from a particularly toxic relationship right before Christmas, that I made the spontaneous decision to attend Avalon 29.
I arrived at Avalon broken, damaged, full of despair, insecurity and self loathing.
Within five days of ceremony, interaction, gentle instruction, massage, one on one discussion, meditation and truly delicious nourishment via the meticulously prepared gourmet diet provided by the retreat, I left Avalon full of joy, , centred, with an almost overwhelming feeling of love -self love especially- clarity of mind, clarity of purpose. I was finally at peace, having made profound social connections as deep if not deeper than any I’d previously made in my entire life prior to going there.
The transition in me had begun as quickly as the second day following my first Ayahuasca ceremony, which was held on the evening of my arrival and the immediate change was so obvious and pronounced my fellow participants couldn’t help but comment on it. In fact by the end of the retreat it was expressed to me by some that they regarded my transition in such a short space of time as little short of miraculous and inspirational.
This is VERY powerful medicine, not just within the Ayahuasca itself, but also within the music, designed to elevate us into states of consciousness necessary to begin the healing process and purge what hinders us, cripples us or simply no longer serves us; whilst at the same time drawing in profound experiences and insights that help us heal, grow and be the best version of ourselves that we can possibly be.
Make no mistake however, retreats like Avalon are only the beginning of the healing journey. Avalon is a doorway that can lead to a richer, more rewarding and satisfying sense of being. If one is prepared to open up, trust in the healing process, surrender to the experience, and embrace the strange with an open heart and without fear, the rewards to oneself can be immeasureable . At Avalon I found being open wasn’t difficult to do, surrounded such as I was by a powerful circles of mutually supportive, fellow participants, and a group of compassionate, responsible, experienced guides that gently led us through the process. During the entire experience I was never in any doubt that I’d placed myself in very good hands.
By the time the retreat was over I felt humbled and deeply grateful for the experience, which I count as one of the greatest experiences that I’ve had in all my 64 years of life. This is, without a shadow of a doubt, the greatest gift I’ve given myself.
Now as I step back into my life, the challenge is to bring all those insights, lessons and all of the self reflection to bare as i continue my healing away from the tranquil sanctuary that I’ve known for the last five days. My heart yearns for the seclusion and peace that I found there, the perpetual ceremonial fire that blazed throughout, beneath one of the most breathtakingly beautiful night skies I’ve ever seen. As I write this I have every intention of returning to Avalon so that I might find the door that leads to the next stage of my spiritual and emotional healing.
If Ayahuasca is calling to you too, do yourself the biggest you will ever do yourself and choose Avalon. you’ll spend the rest of your days grateful that you did, trust me. "
"Simply unforgettable.."
"Martin was very professional and responsive throghout the process and shared all the useful information in preparation for the ceremony. Highly recommend! "
"I had severe emotional, physical and psychological trauma that I needed help processing and Bryann and his medicine magically helped me unlock everything I intended. Could not recommend Bryann more! He is very professional but also kind and approachable!"
"The whole team and especially the taita involved in the ceremony was incredibly professional with superb knowledge and skills, and also very kind and supportive. Beautiful location, and very powerful healing. Highly recommend! "
"Perhaps the best ceremony facilitation I have experienced. Beautiful, caring, warm, slow, safe. I had a pretty much flawless and profound experience with Avalon. I would highly recommend it."
"I attended a bufo retreat held by the lovely Ness Dalga and it was a truly life-changing experience. The whole team was welcoming and accommodating from the second I signed up for the retreat and I was feeling safe the whole way to the end of the retreat. The ceremony was done with such care and warmth and attention, I always felt the caring energy from the staff. I cannot recommend it enough!"
"I had my first Bufo experience in Barcelona with the Avalon team on November 8th,2024. Ness and her team were incredible in guiding us through the journey! For me, it was a transformative experience, starting with meditation and leading to the Bufo inhale. At first, I felt shaking and anxiety, but then I sensed my mind and soul separating from my body. I heard a voice inside me saying, “Now, go back.” It felt like every cell in my body was infused with information, and I revisited a traumatic experience I thought I had already overcome. The journey then took me to a vision of my future “bohemian wedding,” where all my friends and family were filled with joy, and Ness, our shaman, was singing her songs. I woke up with tears of happiness, feeling deeply relieved and filled with hope. Thank you all for this incredible experience! My takeaway was to embrace my feelings, knowing that the divine has us all✨✨✨. I’m sending AYO to each of 🤍"
"I recently attended a 4 day Holistic Ayahuasca Retreat with Avalon in Barcelona, and it was truly life-changing. From start to finish, everything about this experience was carefully curated and incredibly powerful. The Avalon team was not only professional but genuinely caring, supportive, and deeply loving. Each session felt thoughtfully designed to guide us through profound healing and transformation.
One aspect that stood out was how much emphasis they placed on integration. The team made sure we had the tools and support to process our experiences, which I now realize is absolutely essential for getting the most out of a retreat like this.
The accommodations were exceptional as well. The setting was peaceful and surrounded by nature, creating a perfect environment for introspection. The facilities were clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, providing a safe haven to relax and recharge.
Having shamans from the Amazon guiding our sessions brought an authenticity and power to the experience that I’ll never forget. Their wisdom and presence helped create an atmosphere of trust, which was crucial to delving deep into the journey.
On top of all that, the food was incredible. The chef put so much care and creativity into every meal, which was nourishing and delicious. Sharing meals with everyone fostered a sense of community, and I left with strong connections with people I feel truly bonded to.
It was amazing to witness each person receiving exactly what they needed. By the end, it was clear that everyone had grown in profound ways, leaving as renewed and better versions of themselves. I wholeheartedly recommend Avalon to anyone who feels called to this journey—it’s an experience that will stay with you forever.
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"Amazing team, amazing experience. I felt safe, listened-to, and thoroughly supported. Thank you. "
"Avalon have thought of everything with love and care. I felt genuinely welcome and safe whilst being guided through my stay - Not just the ceremonies, but every activity and integration too. The team are warm and loving, the setting is beautiful - I would 100% recommend x"
"I want to say a huge thank you to the whole team at Avalon for everything that they did for my group and I over our 4 day ayahuasca retreat. Everything was perfectly planned from start to finish to create a safe and loving space where we could fully experience and integrate the powers of Uni (ayahuasca), and everybody did everything and anything they could to support us. A special thanks to our shaman Waxy Yawanawá and her daughters Hukê and Sanã, their care and guidance throughout was nothing short of amazing. If you have the chance to take part in a retreat here, do it. "
"I am so glad I chose Avalon for my first plant medicine experience. It was extremely well organised, the location was lovely, the food delicious and beautifully presented, the staff warm and caring. Waxy and her daughters were amazing and played, sang and took care of us during the Ayahuasca and Kambo ceremonies. The integration coaches created a safe space for us to share experiences and be vulnerable.
Thank you so much.
Blessings"
"I had an amazing week with incredible people. It was transformative and magical. The organization and the team were perfect. Everything was great. I couldn´t ask for more!!.
A week of pure peace and love!!! I highly recommend Avalon! It changed my life for the great!
Thank you Avalon team. It´s beautiful what you do!.
Best "
"My wife and I recently attended our first ayahuasca retreat, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience, largely thanks to the incredible Avalon team (too many to mention all the names and yet I could not leave anyone out). From the moment we arrived, their warmth and authenticity made us feel at home. Each facilitator was not only skilled but genuinely cared about our well-being, creating an atmosphere of safety and support.
The organization and the place itself were remarkable. Every aspect of the retreat was thoughtfully arranged. The facilitators were always present, ready to assist and guide us through both the challenging and uplifting moments, ensuring we felt supported every step of the way.
We had the honor of working with Waxy Yawanawá as our shaman, alongside her daughters, whose presence added a profound depth to the ceremonies. Their authenticity and commitment to the process were palpable, making us feel privileged to be part of such a sacred journey.
We are immensely grateful for the Avalon team and the community they fostered. They helped us navigate our experiences every step, reminding us that we were never alone on this path. The group was also fantastic. People really cared for one another and became unbelievably connected within just 4 days or retreat. Missing you guys already!"
"The retreat was everything that I hoped it would be: relaxing, caring and life-changing. The team are incredibly compassionate and friendly people who not only support everyone through their journey, but also help them feel that they belong to the greater human family. I would highly recommend to anyone who feels that they have become 'stuck' in life and/or is searching for meaning/purpose in a chaotic world."
"What can I say ?!
I really found it a lifetime changing experience.
I am normally a down te earth typical Dutch guy, and if you had asked me before then I would be .quite sceptical about something like this.
But now looking back I would love to see that they could make this mandatory for all the leaders and politicians and even for the big corporate guys.
I believe if they could do this, the world would look a lot different.
Don’t get me wrong I am an entrepreneur as well and I am also a kapitalist.
But I mean to say the changes they can maybe start to make are on a different kind of level.
I can’t describe the ayahuasca experience it self that’s something what you have to experience yourself.
So I don’t even go there.
But what I can say if your thinking about doing it ?!
DO IT !
And if you have the possibility to do it with the Avalon family.then do so.
I could not have been in better hands.
What a team !
It’s not just the Ayahuasca, it’s the total package.
From the food, the talks, the accommodation, the massage, the yoga, the nature.and of course the bonding with the people.
I have learned in 4 days more then in the last 10 years on so many levels.
Just 1 more thing what I want to say what might people might think (at least I did) it’s just a company who wants to make money.
And now I have witnessed it !
no it’s not.It are all really professionals who really want to help other people.
And when you leave there then you also understand why they do it !
I didn’t get paid for this review.
You can look me up on fb or insta.
I have nothing to do with Avalon.
Except that I had to change to experience what they do.
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"Isa is the most amazing Shaman you could ask for. She has nothing but love and guides you through the process start to finish. At no point do you feel unsafe and at all points all you feel is love! This experience is highly rated and I intend to return one day.
(Also thank you Tarek!! :D)"
"Susy was amazing during the bufo retreat, kind and caring and really supportive towards myself and the rest of the team, during and after the session had finished. Thank you so much Susy "
"I had a one to one phone call with Ammy at the beginning before deciding if I wanted to go with Avalon and straight away she made me feel comfortable, she listened to my story and answered all of my questions right up until the day of the retreat, I had many questions regrading the diet, where to eat in Barcelona and about the retreat itself and when ever i messaged she replied with answers.
Ammy and the whole crew was amazing.
Thank you so much "
"Ness was our shaman/ woman during the bufo retreat and she was absolutely amazing, so caring and passionate about her work, I felt so comfortable with her from the moment we met, she gave me a big hug and her energy was something else, such a beautiful person thank you so much Ness"
"I went to Barcelona on the 3rd of August 2024 for a bufo alvarius retreat with Avalon. I was extremely nervous about this one, I've done ayahuasca in peru in after following a calling back in 2022 and it was the most terrifying experience of my life, however it completely changed my life for the better in so many ways. After, I felt a calling for bufo so I spent some time doing my research which is very important with these kind of experiences and I came across Avalon with great reviews I decided to message and go for the one to one video call with Ammy which was great there and then, I decided to book the retreat in Barcelona Ammy made me very comfortable, she listened to my story of why I wanted this and she answered all of my questions. And continued to help me right up until the day of my retreat. When I arrived I was welcomed and made to feel very comfortable, I was very nervous but they really calmed my nerves, the facilitators and shaman very professional and after some meditation and breath work we did the bufo and it was the most incredible experience of my life, I instantly surrendered and they took good care of us, when I came back to my body I was laughing and smiling I felt amazing, and that wasn't the end of it, they then fed us delicious fruits and we then all shared our experiences with each other , we was all supposed to be there we helped one an other through the journey we was a family in this moment and it was beautiful.
I highly recommend Avalon to anybody looking for healing with bufo.
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"Isa was very good at helping me feel so comfortable and safe. Her way with the tea bath and spirit cleanse allowed me to open up fully to be ready to embrace all that came.
The journalling really helped me to focus on what I needed to focus on.
I released so much anger.
I just feel so much more at peace with my faults and with my strengths. I don’t put up with what I use to any more, I love myself deeper and I strive for better because of it and I thank Isa for all of this. I will go back one day. Thank you Isa. "
"Thanks to Isa for creating the perfect space for transformation, while allowing the guest the freedom to have their own moments with god. I’m already planning my next trip to see her down in Mazunte and strongly recommend her guidance and powerful presence to any seeking a deeply profound experience!"
"While I don't think psychedelics are for everyone, and it is important to be honest with yourself and your guide / host, I did find this to be exactly what I needed. My experience was primarily an emotional release. I had been particularly affected by symptoms of my CPTSD and BPD following the end of my marriage and triggered into being stuck in unexpressed grief, anxiety, dissociation, and emotional paralysis. I had the intention of moving my stuck energy and seeking clarity. I surrendered to the road medicine - which I think was important because it is very powerful. I felt safe and grounded in my intention though I was naturally a little nervous in anticipation. Just laying on a mat on the ground in Isa's backyard in San Agustinillo after having done the allusions and prayers and meditation. My experience was that it came on strong and right away I was transported somewhere else. I don't remember anything else except that I engaged with my grief and the paradox of my inability to let go or stay with a marriage that was no longer working. I wept and cried more than I ever have and subsequently was able to slowly shift my emotional dynamic. Much of that work was through some somatic work beginning with Ximena Hridaya also in San Agustinillo - and my masseuse and psychotherapist back home. My only qualm was my wrong expectation that there would be more in the way of integrative work included but I understand now that that is a larger process that I needed to facilitate with other helpers, which I did. Thank you Isa for holding and protecting the space for me to have this important and healing experience!"
"My experience at the ayahuasca ceremony was exceptional. The event was well-organized in a beautiful location, with excellent food. The Shaman leading the ceremony was truly amazing, providing a transformative and safe experience. The facilitators were compassionate and knowledgeable, and the sense of community was uplifting. I highly recommend this ceremony to anyone seeking personal growth.
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"The founders of Shamanzon, Joel & Martín, are two individuals who hold themselves to a high standard of integrity and it shows. Their presentation of their collaboration and the space / container they create for communal healing is accurate: they deeply honour the lineages these spiritual traditions spring from and it shows in every aspect of the construction of the space. They honour these lineages not by picking up a melange of different rituals and de-contextualising them from the cultures these practices spring from, and not by naming themselves as 'shamans' and pouring the medicine in a western context, but by bringing over their teachers, now their friends, from the Amazon and simply faciliating a space whereby those who are truly within the lineage and have mastered these medicine paths can do their work. It's hard to find such a space, and it's very clear the founders aren't themselves 'in it' for money or for shine, they're in it because these plant medicines speak to their souls and because their initiated teachers have affected their lives and they want to share this with others. Beautiful space, well-tended, sensitive and delicate, and extremely fair fees to boot. Can't recommend these folk and the space they've created enough. "
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