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Dreamglade: A Shamanic Sanctuary in the Peruvian Amazon
Nestled on the shores of a tranquil lake in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, Dreamglade is a beautiful healing center located just one hour from Iquitos. We provide a safe and supportive environment for profound personal transformation through traditional Amazonian practices.
Under the expert guidance of our resident Shipibo curanderos, Maestros Raul Buenapico and Dominga Nunta, we offer authentic Ayahuasca ceremonies and master plant dietas.
Your healing journey is supported by complementary therapies including yoga, breathwork, and a natural sauna.
Our All-Inclusive Retreat
We offer an all-inclusive stay at a reasonable daily rate.
Your retreat includes:
- Comfortable Transfer: Complimentary 4×4 transportation to and from Iquitos.
- Authentic Ceremonies: Three Ayahuasca ceremonies per week, with an intimate group size of 9-10 guests.
- Traditional Healing: Individual sessions with our shamans, plant/flower baths
- Master Plant Dietas: Supervised dietary immersions with master plants.
- Supportive Therapies: Yoga – breathwork classes and a natural sweat lodge (2-3 times weekly).
- Comfortable Accommodation: Lakeside lodging, modern bathrooms, and rest areas.
- Laundry Facilities: A designated area with supplies for guests to do their laundry.
- Nourishment: All meals are provided.
- Guidance: Ongoing counseling and Spanish/English translation.
- Amenities: An extensive library, complimentary mapachos (natural tobacco), a swimming lake, and jungle walks.
- Additional Services (Available at an Extra Cost)
- Cacao Ceremony
- Reiki
- Kambo
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maxasaurus
September 28, 2014 at 12:00 amThis place is perfect. It was my first time trying ayahuasca here and I couldn’t have wished for more!
For me the balance seemed just right between idyllic jungle setting and some nice western comforts (e.g. Nice showers, thoroughly mosquito-netted huts, English speakers). Fresh food with lots of vegetables. The time flew for me just living at an enjoyable pace – having a swim, reading, talking, kayaking around the little lake, walking out into the jungle, doing yoga, finding beautiful tree-frogs and butterflies hanging out nearby.
I was out there for 5 days (3 ceremonies) and felt comfortable right from the start. I got more out of each successive ceremony and loved every one of them. Stacy and Drew were on hand throughout to support us. One person who was there at the same time as me was struggling with some deep personal pain and the level of help they gave this person was inspiring to see.
I could go on for some time about how great it is but really just go and see for yourself. Such nice people and a beautiful setting. I didn’t even really realise I was lost until I did some soul-searching during the week and I feel great now – really refreshed. I can see why people have said ayahuasca is like a rebirth!
I thin without exaggeration I’d rate this as the favourite week of my life thus far. I give it twelve stars out of five.
rominibini
September 12, 2014 at 12:00 amMy experience at Dreamglade was outstanding. To begin with, the facilities are amazing, brand new, and built under the close supervision of Stacy, the owner who is so passionate about his center and will really make sure you have a great time down there.
So, like I said, beautiful and great facilities, surrounding a lake where you can go swimming! The private bungalows with view to the lake, are nice and cozy, and provide enough privacy.
The ceremony was for me personally, the best I’ve experienced (I’ve taken ayahuasca a handful of times). Powerful medicine, great shaman Dona Isabel is great at healing icaros. We had a full moon that night, and when the trip was over, we were met by the brightest fullest moon reflecting on the lake and casting shadows on the jungle, I thought that was one of the most beautiful things I had seen in my life.
I specially recommend dream glade for anybody who wants to try ayahuasca for the first time. Aside from all other perks, there’s just a laid back, unpretentious, safe environment vibe. The staff lead by Stace is friendly, accesible, and ready to answer all questions.
I would definitely come back here for ayahuasca on my next trip to Iquitos.
thank you!!
dreww
August 28, 2014 at 12:00 ami posted this under a discussion group, so im trying to put it in the right place this time
my name is drew w from austin, texas and i thought i?d share what my experience has been at Dreamglade. I was in Peru last year for ayahuasca, drinking it at a different center, and feel now that i have a basis for comparison. First off, Dreamglade has a beautiful space deep in the jungle and has all the amenities you may or may not (depending on the center) be accustomed to (proper, well maintained western style bathroom and shower facilities, a beautiful maloka and tambos (huts) that are well protected from mosquitoes, even a lake that we all swam in almost every day.) Stacy, the owner and operator is very detail oriented and takes care of his guests from beginning to end- from transportation to the center to discussion groups in the morning to help us process the experiences with the resident shaman/curandera present to give her feedback. Stacy brings an easygoing, confident, knowledgable approach that comes from years of personal experience with the plant that he readily shares with guests. He sets a good tone right off that lets you know you?ll be taken care of. Which brings me to the real secret of Dreamglade: the medicine. Having now something to compare it to, the medicine at Dreamglade is very powerful indeed. Isabel has over 40 years experience with ayahuasca and other healing plants. The Shipibo-Conibos are well known for being top notch healers (according to Jeremy Narby in “The Cosmic Serpent”) -they say it?s like going to Harvard. In my previous experience, our shaman was seldom around outside of ceremony and seldom spoke to us. That?s not a knock, just an observation. Isabel is very easy to approach, is very warm and caring, and often interacts with guests- patientlly and thoughtfully answering questions and always ready to laugh. She personally supervised our dieta and how we were responding to the plants and made adjustments accordingly. In ceremony, there was a huge difference in my own experience. I?ll take Isabel every time. I knew I was in good hands. I encourage you to at least check out the website and maybe give Stacy a call if you?re thinking about going to Iquitos and trying or returning to ayahuasca. I?m confident you won?t be disappointed.
liakol
August 21, 2014 at 12:00 amI asked around Iquitos and several people mentioned that I should go to Stacy’s property. People mentioned he had a beautiful place and a great legitimate shaman who was also female (which if you are a girl, I would STRONGLY recommend). I spent a week at the property, doing a total of 3 sessions with Isabel. I can not recommend enough how amazing she was and how beautiful the property was. The rumors were true! The whole experience was very helpful for personal issues I have had in my life. During the ceremonies, Stacey was always making sure that everyone was okay, and he would call Isabel over to heal me if I needed help. He did a good job of balancing the group, even if one person (me usually!) needed more help. The environment was small and supportive. Each day following the ceremonies we would talk about what we experienced the night before. Personally the ceremonies were difficult, but I couldnt have been at a better place. Isabel is very knowledgable and has been practicing shamanism since she was a teenager. She is very inspiring, so talk to her and listen to her stories! The week I spent there, the group was very supportive, the property was beautiful, the shaman was amazing, and stace did a great job at organizing it all. People came for all sorts of reasons, but If you want to heal for some reason or another, I recommend this safe environment.
weistrof
August 21, 2014 at 12:00 amI recently spent 5 days at Dreamglade and I enjoyed every minute. The staff is great and very caring and personable. The owner was happy to pick us up from our hostel and drive us to Dreamglade which is located in a beautiful and fairly remote location outside of Iquitos.
An ayahuasca diet was included with our stay. It was three meals a day (sans dinner on ceremony nights) of plain but very fresh and tasty food ? lots of fresh vegetables.
We participated in three ayahuasca ceremonies, including one on our very first night there. The ceremonies are beautiful and I felt very safe and cared for. The architechture of the moloka is awesome, it was a pleasure to experience the ceremonies in such a great space. Despite the apparent lunacy of travelling to the Amazon Jungle to drink an awful tasting viscous concoction that induced vomiting and wild ?out of body? visions and experiences, I felt absolutely safe and was never afraid even for a second.
After staying in hostels for a week and a half I really enjoyed the perfectly clean bathroom facilities.
I have recommended Dreamglade to many of my friends. For the reasonable price, high quality, and exceptional experience ? it can?t be beat.