– intimate groups (maximum 12 / usually between 7 – 12)
– medically supervised
– top rated (over 250 5 – Star reviews)
– additional activities (holotropic-style breathwork, Ice baths, sharing circles, hikes and many more)
– shared room or private accomondation available
Welcome to Harmonica Retreat (formerly Ayahuasca Retreat Guacamayo), perched upon the breathtaking overlooks of Medellin. With a solid five-star rating, our center has been here to facilitate transformation and self-discovery for the past three years. Here, we are not just a retreat; we are a container for your healing journey.
At the heart of our approach is the sacred ayahuasca ceremony, a profound experience that mirrors the complexities of life. It demands trust—in the shaman, the ayahuasca, yourself, and the entire process. Just like life’s lessons in rhythm, harmony, and growth, ayahuasca offers deep insights into love, healing, and personal evolution.
Our founder was motivated by the transformative impact ayahuasca had on his own life and opened this retreat to share these profound changes with others. While ayahuasca is a powerful catalyst, we believe true transformation comes from your everyday choices, actions, and the environment you cultivate. Ayahuasca illuminates paths, reveals blind spots, and supports you in tackling emotional challenges, guiding you toward profound personal evolution.
We are committed to safety and support, offering a medically supervised environment where individuals explore significant changes. Our process prepares you thoroughly for the ayahuasca ceremonies with sharing circles, holotropic breathwork to transition from head to body to heart, and ice baths to connect with your body’s intelligence and push beyond comfort zones. This preparation builds trust in yourself, the group, the facilitators, and the space.
After the retreat, our commitment continues. We foster an online community with monthly sessions helping you maintain the connections and changes ignited here.
For more details on our offerings and to explore other retreats within this nurturing space, please visit our Offerings page. Join us at Harmonica Retreat and unlock the magic of your own transformative journey.
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蔡士弦
March 2, 2026 at 2:26 pmAfter searching many retreats and comparing the reviews, price, and facilities, I decided to go to Harmonica to have an authentic aya ceremony in 2026.3. And I’m so grateful to myself for choosing the retreat; I feel a lot of support and safety, and experience the real magic there!
freddier
November 10, 2025 at 8:43 pmCompletely transformational experience with harmonica, I truly can’t recommend them enough. Starting with their communication from before you even book you can tell that they care both about the process of the medicine but also the individuals coming to the retreat, they make sure you fully understand what it’s all about before signing up. The whole team are such beautiful souls who work with such love and care. The place is lovely, up in the hills overlooking Medellin. Being so close to Medellin makes it’s easily accessible as well. The retreat is lead by the team on site which is really international (the core team are German, French and Colombian but they have volunteers supporting from all over the world ) but all ceremonies are held by a Colombian shaman with such respect for the medicine and the process, he and the team were there for each person however they needed them. The ceremonies themselves were so special, comfortable, safe, beautiful music, smells, you really feel able to fully release into the process and experience what the medicine has for you. All the other activities perfectly harmonise the whole experience with a good amount of activity to resting time – ice baths, sharing circles, breathwork, stretching and meditation as well as really delicious food taking care of everyone’s unique dietary requirements. I could go on but will leave it here, if you book with harmonica you will not be disappointed. If I was to do another Aya retreat it would be with them, thank you Harmonica for this rebirth
Iloa
September 18, 2025 at 4:27 amHi everyone,
I did a ceremony in July an I keep power of what’s happened there. Much better than 10 psychology sessions!
Come with an intention and let the plant doing the job; it will bring you probably the most important message to rise yourself..
I’m feeling so much better; I can finally be the really ME (but the way keep going of course…)
I would like to do it again and I definitely come back in Ayahuasca Retreat Guacamayo and nowhere else; because i felt reassured, we had a lot’s of explications about the plant and cerremony. The place is amazing. The food too. And Oliver, Luna and Christian are lovely.
Definitely recommanded 100% !
Again, thank you!
aaronm
June 10, 2025 at 8:59 amHighest recommendation.
Powerful ceremonies led by people who are pure of heart and sophisticated in their appreciation of the ineffable. Oliver, Sergio, Kevin, Jenna, the rest of the team, all impart their own personal touches in the best ways possible. It is a deeply personal experience. Mine was harrowing and darker than most, and I’m glad about that. My peers were truly insightful and inspiring.
Details related to accommodation, security, food, planned activities, etc, are all exactly as they should be. I would not change a single thing from my experience.
Provided there are no medical contraindications, I recommend this for anyone who wants to understand themselves and others better, those with anxiety or depression who are unsatisfied by western approaches, and those who feel stuck or uncertain in life. I especially recommend this for those coming from a typical western, educated background, who are wary or skeptical of the more “woo-woo,” “spiritual” personalities. After this experience, you may find yourself shifting your world view in that direction, however.
sabrinacanals
January 6, 2025 at 12:54 pmWhere do I begin.. My experience at Aya Retreat was transformational. Oliver and Luna welcomed us into the retreat with so much kindness and care. The entire experience, from the staff, to the healthy food, the breathtaking views of the valley, Oliver’s guidance, and Oliver, Sergio, and his team’s dedication in leading the most beautiful ceremonies I’ve ever experienced, left me with a renewed love and hope for humanity. Throughout the entire ceremonial experiences I felt safe and supported by the entire team, which I think is extremely important when working with this medicine. I feel a great shift within me after this retreat and I’m excited to see the continued benefits of this medicine. I stayed in a private room during my stay which was well worth it and made my stay there very comfortable, I’d highly recommend it! I can’t wait to return and work with these beautiful people again. Infinite thanks, gratitude, and love to Oliver, Sergio, and the team! Until next time!
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