Spirit Plant Journeys is a safe, experienced and transformative Ayahuasca Retreat nestled in the Peruvian Andes, created to help you open your heart, look within, and awaken to a new way. We offer intimate retreats with small groups in which we closely guide you through your journey within. We provide a healing space for you to acknowledge your truth; to feel, express, allow and transform.
Ayahuasca is a powerful tool that can help us uplift ourselves, heal our wounds, and let go of anything that no longer serves us. In working with plant consciousness, we become open and sensitive to everything that we are in relationship with, and in this, gain awareness, perspective, and wisdom.
Our highly-trained, experienced facilitators will closely guide you as you immerse yourself in this process. We believe that true healing is a beautiful process of opening up and awakening, and we feel strongly that this process can and should happen in a nurturing, loving way. As facilitators between cultures, and bridges between worlds, we provide a safe, open space in which we honor and respect every human being’s process in a gentle and kind way.
Every element of our retreat is designed to sustain real transformation. With a down to earth, heart-centered approach and kindred family spirit, we provide the opportunity for a life-changing healing experience. Our programs are held in the Sacred Valley, a safe haven from the noise of the city and the dangers of the jungle, and we limit our group size to a maximum of 12 people, allowing our Facilitators and Maestros to give you close, personalized guidance during your time with us. We are blessed to be working with a team of powerful Shipibo Maestros, the oldest lineage of Ayahuaqueros in South America, and we bring in both men and women maestros on retreat to strike a crucial balance between the energies of the Divine Masculine and Feminine.
Our experienced and trained facilitators serve as a cultural bridge on your journey, providing a link between cultures and plant medicine realms. They walk alongside you on this journey, guiding and empowering you with the tools to truly engage with your healing process. We specialize in providing support through pre-retreat intention sessions, sharing circles and self-inquiry on site, and post-integration sessions.
The healing process truly begins to take root when our guests go home, and as such, we believe strongly in checking in and providing support after the retreat. These are the keys to real transformation, to embody your healing experience in your daily life, enabling you to bring lasting change and growth into your life. After your last ceremony ends, the ceremony of life truly begins.
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August 9, 2015 at 12:00 amMy ayahuasca experience with Spirit Plant was the real deal. Apparently there’s a lot of fakers out there just trying to capitalize on the “ayahuasca tourism” trend without actually putting any real care into the process. Sarah and Neils were terrific, and I can’t recommend them highly enough. As a Marine Corps combat veteran, I have encouraged all my friends who served in Afghanistan with me to pursue the healing provided by this plant medicine. I will be returning to Peru as soon as possible to continue my work there as well.
rachaelsorensen
August 7, 2015 at 12:00 amIt?s hard to find the words to describe my Spirit Plant Journeys experience this just past July mucho gracias to the unforgettable Sarah & Neils. In any case, I?ll breathe, go deep; here?s my best shot?
Sarah and Neils provided a sanctuary at the foothills of the mountains that became, not only my home for 12 amazing days, but the place in which I re-discovered the true nature of the world, my place within it, and ultimately experienced my first ancient medicine healing which has changed my life, forever.
I can honestly say that without the nurturing, support and incredibly considered programme that Sarah and Neils provide, my experience wouldn?t have been as rich nor profound.
Sarah is a beauty-plus-some with a knowledge of the medicines surpassing her years. She is accepting, kind, open-hearted, broad-minded and loaded with wisdom ? everything you?d ever want from a facilitator or mentor throughout the daunting plant medicine experience!
Neils, likewise, is the sweetest, gentlest and most intelligible man. He was always there to answer every one of our questions or requests no matter how small, big, outrageous ? and regardless of the time of night! [Matt? I?m thinking of you ;)]
The potency of the combined talents of these two really shone through in the ceremonies. Sarah & Neils have definitely found their vocation! Plus, as both talented musicians, we were entertained, lullabied and serenaded at the closing of each of our ceremonies ? a magical addition to the retreat and definite point of difference you?d find hard pressed to experience anywhere else.
Our medicine men, Gume and Bernard, are something else. Gume is a machine of a man ? I won?t wax on about his credentials as you can read these at Spirt Plant?s website. However, throughout the course of the ceremonies I began to understand the immense power of this man and his ability to hold the ceremonial space.
Bernard ? our San Pedro healer ? will forever hold a special place in my heart. He assisted me with digging up and resolving extremely ancient pain ? exactly why I came to the retreat in the first place. Bernard is extremely gifted at his craft and is kind, humble and generally a good time. (P.S. wait till you try his soup! Delicious!)
In short, I cannot bang on enough about Spirit Plant Journey?s. If you are thinking of going, just go. Don?t hesitate. Don’t wait. Don’t do it later. Do it now. This will change your life.
dj80hd
August 4, 2015 at 12:00 amIf you are reading this, I assume that you have read up on ayahuasca and San Pedro, and that you have already heard that plant medicine, though challenging, is tremendously healing both physically and emotionally, and ultimately life changing. And maybe, you are looking for a safe and comfortable place to experience this.
Spirit Plant Journeys is absolutely the place. It is hard to even put into words how exceptional the staff are. Neils and Sarah (facilitators), Gume and Bernard (medicine men) not only bring decades of experience with plant medicine, they are all super awesome people that I would love to have as my friends and neighbors. I was simply blown away at that quality of the staff and the experience. I have previous experience with ayahuasca and can attest that that Spirit Plant Journeys is top shelf in every way.
The facilities were also wonderful. Hot showers and private toilets in Peru! I did not expect such luxury, but Las Chulpas Eco Lodge has all that and more: great food, friendly animals, beautiful grounds, local ancient ruins, etc. etc..
I also appreciate how Spirit Plant Journeys also incorporates San Pedro into their retreat. I have found, as others have, that ayahuasca and San Pedro are very complimentary.
I trust these folks at Spirit Pant Journeys with my whole heart. No ego or touristy crap here. This is the real deal.
Metalmanmatt
August 4, 2015 at 12:00 amFirst review I’ve ever written for anything. Neil’s and Sarah sorry it’s taken me so long. Just been so busy with life since I got home. Aya gave me new life.
It’s amazing how many things have changed for the better.
What spirit plant journeys provides is almost indescribable
The love and the environment is perfect for such an experience.
The food is amazing. The pets at the retreat have amazing energy.
The retreat is beautiful. Gume and Bernard the shamans are amazing.
Neils and Sarah are two of the coolest people I ever met.
I’m just going to throw some stuff out there of what I got from the retreat
Ayahuasca freed me from so many things that was holding me back and torturing me at night I can sleep without drugs now easily first time in 7 years
San Pedro showed me things that changed the way I view a lot of things I am much more understanding
I connect better with my children especially my autistic son
I connect better with my family
I got engaged, I enrolled in college
Life doesn’t feel such a dead end anymore
Spirit plant journeys is the greatest gift you can give to yourself
Thank you sarah, Neils, gume, Bernard, ayahuasca, and San Pedro
Much love
Matt
SIDEREALskeptic
August 3, 2015 at 12:00 amI would highly recommend starting or continuing your journey with Ayahuasca or San Pedro at Spiritplant Journeys. Sarah, Neils, Bernard, and Gumere are amazing people with big hearts. One thing about embarking on a journey like this is that you will most likely encounter some very difficult moments, maybe even horrifying as your mind reveals itself to you. To be nurtured and cared for with the incredible amount of love and compassion that they have to offer is a blessing that will be grateful to have received when you are in a dark moment. I really could not have done the amazing work I did without their help. They are beautiful people, and they made all the difference in the world in my journey – so much so, that I will be returning again next year. This is the place for me. You couldn’t ask for better facilitators or shaman!
jrmy
August 2, 2015 at 12:00 amAlthough this is the only Ayhuasca retreat I have ever experienced, I cannot imagine another one being much better. The plant medicine ceremonies were amazing. The tours of ancient ruins filled the remaining downtime very well creating a very free, relaxing atmosphere, but never with a feeling of boredom. The retreat had 4 Ayhuasca ceremonies “sandwiched” in between 2 San Pedro ceremonies (with necessary breaks for recovery in between).
I was originally hesitant about taking the San Pedro medicine because I had never heard of it; after all, Ayhuasca was the reason I was seeking this type of experience in the first place. Now I am so glad I was able to receive the San Pedro experience as it is much gentler providing a perfect introduction and absolutely beautiful exit from the retreat experience. The San Pedro shaman speaks English, and provides one-on-one counseling throughout the ceremony; helping direct your focus towards your intentions and allowing you to achieve what you came for. San Pedro is Ayhuasca’s perfect companion.
Still, the Ayhuasca experience is still the “main event” of the retreat and it does not disappoint! The Shaman, Gumercindo, has a caring heart and keeps you safe throughout the ceremonies, allowing you to open up fully to the medicine to get the greatest benefit. I have read that Shamans sometimes sing well, and sometimes not, during their icaros. Well, this is not a worry because he has a beautiful voice. His songs still remain in my mind as I try to recapture moments I experienced while in-ceremony.
Neils and Sarah are beautiful people. They are the ideal example of those you hope to have at a retreat like this. Trust is very important with these experiences. They understand this and set the example for the entire retreat. It is about love of each other, respecting the experiences of others, and ultimately about the love of one’s self. They have created a retreat which allows the personal freedom to discover a new perspective on life without limitations, and they demonstrate this themselves by living it. They are young, energetic, and fun to be around, but they never lose their focus on the overall goal, which is to provide us the best situation possible to achieve what we intended.
I believe everyone can benefit from this medicine. All it takes is the willingness to plan the trip, and then open up to the medicine to allow it to do its work. Although, I have never been to another retreat, I believe this is the one that does it right. I achieved what I intended and I have absolutely no regrets. Everything was beautiful. It was perfect!
OlegS
August 2, 2015 at 12:00 amGuys! It took me 3 months to write this review, sorry for that 😀
But no really, it feels that my life has really begun after working with Spirit Plant Journeys. I see my life in a new light. I am flowing. I have learned to surrender, to let go. I have learned to love my self, to share it with others and feel blessed from the reflections.
I have become my true self.
Sarah and Neils are an amazing people, who are willing to give and make you feel at the most comfort. It won’t be longer than 3 months to go back and experience this profound cleansing again, to go deeper.
From all of my heart, thank you for this transformation.
korizornes
July 22, 2015 at 12:00 amI can’t begin to explain how amazing the experience was with Spirit Plant Journeys. Everything was better than imagined, and Sara and Neils were the most caring and attentive hosts. The retreat center was beautiful, food was delicious, Shamans were so powerful and I was really able to connect with them- it was all perfect and I plan to head back one day. I am forever grateful for the life changing experience and for the connections I made! Thank you 🙂
Kori
Sundaramani
July 18, 2015 at 12:00 amI have just returned from a Spirit plant journey in Peru with Neils and Sarah… The result has been a total upgrade to my life! Set in a beautiful retreat atmosphere,sacred ceremonies, mini trekking in ruins and mountains, wholesome food, yoga and massage…Deep trans-formative healing happened… I was able to discover and resolve what memories and thought patterns have held me back from experiencing a true love and joy.. questions were answered and so much inspiration came for me to practice now in my so called real life! My heart and soul are eternally grateful to Neils, Sara and the wonderful Sharmans for this medicine Journey. If you are truly ready to journey within, This is the Journey to take..********Thanks guys..*****
Shanti Ramana
July 15, 2015 at 12:00 amHaving just completed a retreat with Spirit Plant Journeys I am in the absolute inner glow of how profound it was. Everything about this retreat was impeccable. The commitment to the medicine was absolute & the shamans facilitating both medicines were awe inspiring. Neil’s & Sarah organised & attended to our every need & provided a space for such comfort that allowed our personal journeys to be so safe, held, supported, encouraged & deeply respected. I enjoyed the accommodation very much, the food, the fires,the love & sharing offered. The added dimension of local tours throughout the Sacred Valley was also wonderful & supported the inner work so much. I will be highly recommending this retreat across the world & truly wish Neil’s & Sarah so much awesome success as they help bring these precious medicines to people for such deep healing & transformation. Thank you both so very much xxxx
Love Shanti Ramana