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Private Ayahuasca & San Pedro Retreat in the heart of San Pedro de Vilcabamba, in Loja, Ecuador. Casa Del Sol works with small groups to optimize the quality of your experience, and share the space as a family. Blessed with a beautiful location within the Valley of Longevity, we integrate ourselves with its powerful medicine; our retreats include walking through its mountains, cleansing ourselves in the waterfalls and in the river in front of our home. We make offerings, meditate, practice yoga, hold sweat lodges and plant medicine ceremonies to encourage this integration.
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November 17, 2021 at 7:44 pmMy retreat was a month ago and I’m still feeling the love and mystery that was cultivated during my stay. I first want to start off with giving thanks to the Casa Del Sol family for sharing their medicines, home, and time, with me and the other attendees.
Second the group that I got to attend with was the best I could have asked for. The stars aligned for me at the moment of my retreat. I was going through a lot of hardships and even doubting my life decisions. My goal/plan was to find and cultivate some self love at this place. And I can say with full confidence that I sure did learn a lot about self love and more.
The three(four if you include Nassi) medicine people were professional and made me feel at ease during my time there. The way the itinerary was weaved with lessons while each shaman took guidance depending on the day was a thing of beauty.
I arrived to Ecuador feeling broken, lost, and in need of guidance. I left Ecuador with my head held high and with confidence instilled in my heart and mind. This place is beacon of light and hope.
If you are looking to start your medicine journey look no further. Casa Del Sol with work with you in ways you would never imagine.
TR
November 3, 2021 at 12:59 pmCasa Del Sol called out to me and I answered the call. I am grateful I did. Looking back, I can appreciate the courage of all of our other retreaters. The support provided by the Casa Del Sol Family along with the collective expanding conciousness of our group allowed for a shared experience I will carry with me and treasure for the rest of my 3D life…there actually is more to life than 3D constucts.
Their expertise of the medicine, music and chants that kept me grounded in the beauty of thousand of years of ceromonies celebrating the love inside and outside of ourselves, their scheduling of the ceromonies and truly heartfelt oversight and care, makes me want to come back.
Santiago, Ximena, Mateo and Nassi not only invited us into their ceromonies, but stayed with us, which made me feel that they are more geared toward those that need a family style approach vs. strictly about business.
I am spreading the word about the best ayuhuaska retreat, but is more than a business, it is a stong family, steeped in the values and traditions of the Andes on a mission to provide the medicines and traditions to those that take up the challenge of spiritual growth.
Oh, the vegetarian food was excellent and filling!
I miss you all.
SusanMills
October 20, 2021 at 11:26 amThe reviews shared on this site are completely aligned with my own profound experiences with Ximena, Santiago and their companions at Casa del Sol. Over my 11 days in their company, I was gently transported into the loving arms of Mother Earth and Father Sky/Universe in ways that made clear to me the connections all life shares. I was guided with loving wisdom out of the decades-long confusion of some of life’s challenges and settings. The beauty, reverence, and gentle care that surrounded me at every moment at Casa Del Sol gave me space and invitation to move into mysteries far more deeply than I had even hoped was possible. Ximena and Santiago embody the true essential being of healers with profound, unbounded compassion and patience for the people who come into their care, even for a short while. I am changed by being in their loving, sacred world. My suggestion is to take the offers of Casa Del Sol quite seriously, with sincere intention and deep respect. It is rare that such beautiful gifts are make available to ‘strangers’ so opening and honestly. You will be fortunate in their company.
Diana T
October 16, 2021 at 9:24 pmSuch a Life Changing Experience.
I am so thankful for Ximena, Santiago and Mateo for opening their home and hearts to us.
Being able to be a part of the plant medicine ceremonies is such an honor and blessing that I am forever grateful for. The entire family goes above and beyond to teach and show you ancient traditions that allow you to reach your deepest and most profound healing potential. All you need is an open heart, your intention, and a little courage to take the leap.
For me personally, I felt all my childhood trauma and years of abuse be pulled out of me. It was one of the most profound feelings I have ever experienced. But was just one of many profound feelings on my healing journey at Casa Del Sol. I know the beauty and gift of life. And not just as a theory, but I feel it deep into my core and soul.
I highly recommend Casa Del Sol. The small groups make the retreat feel so much more personal and also you really get to know the people on your retreat, that they become family. I felt safe and comfortable at Casa Del Sol and to be honest when I arrived there, it felt like my soul was coming home.
Danielson
October 13, 2021 at 4:42 pmCasa Del Sol wildly exceeded my expectations. I came for an Ayahuasca and San Pedro retreat and what I received was much more. Santiago, Ximena and Mateo lovingly welcome you into their home and share centuries old wisdom, traditions and ways of thinking. Feeling safe is one of the most important things when working with these medicines and I can’t imagine anyone I’d feel more comfortable entrusting my safety with than these beautiful, wise, experienced and professional human beings. I will truly miss them and look forward to returning sometime soon. (PS: if this will be your first time with plant medicines, as it was mine, you’re in good hands at Casa Del Sol. They value safety and will answer any questions you might have in order for you to feel as comfortable as possible)