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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June 4, 2015 at 12:00 amIt’s been 2 months since I was in Peru and I’m still receiving the benefits after my retreat with Spirit Plant Journeys. I’ve never felt lighter and more whole in my entire life. Ayahuasca and San Pedro are great tools to explore your unconscious, but most importantly, you need good people around you to make sure you’re safe while you go traveling in your mind. I’m so grateful that I made it to Spirit Plant Journeys. The facilitators, Neils and Sara are beautiful people. They will become your friends and will take good care of you from the get go. Benhard and Gumercindo are great healers with no egos. Combined, they will take you far and help you see what you need to see. I’m writing this review for the people who are like me where I was once looking and searching for the right place, the right retreat, the right people who would provide the right environment to give me the right therapy. I highly recommend Spirit Plant Journeys.
DamianH
May 28, 2015 at 12:00 amA friend and I where interested in taking Ayahuasca and decided to take the trip to Peru and experience it there. Based on the reviews we read and the fact that we wanted to incorporate Machu Picchu into our trip we decided on Spirit Plant Journeys. Both of us are glad we did.
Neils and Sara have worked very hard to set up a place for people looking to heal and grow. From when you meet up with them in Cusco till when they drop you off back in Cusco eleven days later they are there to help guide you through the sacred valley and beyond.
Las Chullpas is the eco lodge they have chosen for the retreat is located in Urabamba, which is in the sacred valley on the way to Machu Picchu. It is a beautiful little town nestled in the Andes. Located at the edge of town and at the base of the mountain it gives you the feeling of being removed from the world with out actually leaving.
The grounds are very beautiful with lots of little areas to sit, relax and reflect. The rooms that you stay in are basic yet comfortable. No TV?s, no real internet in the rooms (this proves to be a good thing) but the beds are soft and sheets are clean and the plumbing works (by South American standards anyway). All of the buildings are made out of clay and real wood. No sheetrock, no treated wood. My room reminded me of a room that the lost boys from Peter Pan would live in. The whole experience is kind of like adult sleep away camp in the Shire.
There is wifi by the reception area if you need to check in with the rest of the world, but I loved the fact that I did not have easy access to wifi in your rooms. The only time I used my phone was to take a picture or look at the pictures I took. I had no cell service, checked my email every few days? it was like being in the 90?s again.
On days when there is no ceremony you have the option to go and check out some of the many famous Incan ruins in the area. Sara and Neils do a very good job at taking the rains logistically and making sure all transportation, tickets etc. are taken care of. They also do a nice job as tour guides and tying the Incan history in with the experience you are having at the retreat.
The program itself is a very challenging. If you are looking for a fun light psychedelic experience this is not your retreat. If you are looking to really work on yourself and have a truly personal, interstellar experience this may well be the place you are looking for. There is a diet what consists of a lot of no?s. No pork, no red meat, no booze, no drugs, no sexual release at all, (among other) things before, during and after the retreat. Do not let this deter you, I was very skeptical about this when I started my journey but it is very much worth it. It?s all part of the healing process. The food served at Las Chullpas is all within the diet so you don?t need to worry about that when your there.
The Journey starts with San Padro, the ceremony starts in the outside in morning and lasts through the afternoon. Bernard is the San Padro Shaman and is there to help guide you through this experience that is a very introspective and personal as you are asked not to talk (except to Bernard) during the ceremony.
Guma is the Ayahuasca Shaman. This is a much different experience all together. This ceremony is done at night in a yoga studio type setting. Everyone sits in a circle and has a matt, husband, blanket and bucket. Once everyone drinks the candles are blown out and the rest of the ceremony is completely in the dark. Through energy and chants Guma creates an atmosphere for you to take this journey. He truly is a master at what he does. He does not speak a lick of English but it does not matter as the work he does is far beyond words. Neils and Sara do not drink and are there to translate, facilitate and help out in any way that you need during the ceremony. Since it is pitch black in the room they will help you get to and from the bathroom, to the blessing or will just be a soothing voice in a time of need. Guma is also there to help with any energy blockages or rough patches. You can be assured that there is a lot of love in the room and you are well taken care of while you are there.
The programs itinerary has you taking San Padro twice (the very first and very last ceremonies you have at the retreat) and Ayahuasca four times over the 10 days you are at the retreat. There are a few days off sprinkled in so you have time to process rest between ceremonies. The medicines are working inside you the whole time you are there so these days off are often filled with insight and personal breakthroughs.
I wont go into the details of the ceremony and its journey etc. There are plenty of places you can research that, including this site. I will say however, that Ayahuasca should not be feared but should absolutely be respected. The thing I took away from this experience that was most surprising to me was the healing properties of these plants both psychologically and physically. Physical aliments that plagued me before I got there, (bad hips, bad teeth, heart burn) all stopped bothering my while I was there. I am sure the diet and the release of stress has a lot to do with it as the Ayahuasca and San Padro work in concert with the clean living you are doing while you are there. Not to mention all the negative energy you purge and no longer have to carry around with you. I am not saying these things wont come back if you go back to living the lifestyle that you lived which gave you those burdens, but it can give you a clear glimpse of what life can feel like if you live it as a healthier person. The feeling of serenity after Ayahuasca is unlike any I have felt as an adult.
Then after a week and a half of ceremonies that take you across the universe and back you go to Machu Picchu. One of the most amazing places on earth and again, Neils and Sara take care of all the logistics, hotel etc. including a guided tour so you can just enjoy the experience with the new friends that you have make over the week and a half prior.
If you are looking for answers that are within yourself and are not afraid to work for it, I highly recommend Spirit Plant Journeys. They are upfront about your experience. They are not claiming to cure cancer or something grandioso like that. They are very clear from the get go that you will be doing most of the work on this journey and it will be one of the hardest things you will ever do (it certainly was for me), however they are there to create a place where you can do this work in a safe, relaxing environment so you can focus on healing and growing. I believe you will find that all of the work you do will be more then worth it. It was for me.
robpaul
May 27, 2015 at 12:00 amThis was a such a beautiful retreat. Everything from the food to the lodgings and accommodations was great, and perhaps more importantly than that, both of the shamans were knowledgable, experienced, and very helpful. It was my first time working with both medicines and I can’t have imagined having done them with any other shaman.
Both of the facilitators Neils and Sarah were great as well. They always made you feel comfortable and were approachable with any concerns you might have. They’ll even play you music and sing songs to you every day.
The overall vibe of the retreat was very light-hearted and easy during the times there weren’t ceremonies and then respectful during the ceremonies, which seems to have been the perfect combo.
I’d highly recommend this retreat to anyone, especially after having heard some horror stories about other retreat sites, even ones that have great reviews on here.
Stop waiting and just register!
elizabeth1111
May 22, 2015 at 12:00 amI cannot say enough about this workshop. Sarah and Neils are amazing. They walk the fine line between professional, approachable, human and loving. I hope they become my lifetime friends. The venue was exceptional and the medicine sublime. I loved every minute–even the hard parts. Also, the people who came to the workshop were so great. We really lucked out–each participant was amazing. Regardless of our very good chemistry, know, as a potential future participant, that the shamans, Gume and Bernhard, are crazy capable in their handling of the group with the medicine. It isn’t easy. I have been to aya ceremonies before, and I promise these shamans and these facilitators are exceptional with their craft. If I could give this organization ten stars, I would. WONDERFUL!!!!!
Leigh
May 6, 2015 at 12:00 amThere is a reason you are attracted to utilizing these medicines, and most of us come with a strong intention of what we need to heal/discover/help ourselves with. However, it is important to note that while we have this intention in mind and often have an idea of what we need to release or shift our beliefs on to get there, we are usually no where near any conscious understanding of the web of things that relate to it and what mental and emotional blocks that are limiting us. These spiritual plant medicines bring all of these things to light and show us what it is we need to reflect more on to heal.
While this is absolutely amazing, it can also really catch you off guard at times. For this reason, I cannot stress enough the importance of having good spiritual facilitators and an appropriate environment while committing to this type of work.
I cannot recommend both Gume, the Shaman, and Bernhard, the San Pedro facilitator, enough. From my own experience as well as from observing others in my group, I can say that they both understand how to help you when you need it. They are both experienced, intuitive, and actually care about assisting you in the healing process. I will always have tremendous gratitude and respect for both of them for not only their help but also for the ways that they work with the medicine. Additionally, the ceremony areas are really in alignment with with the work you are doing and also assist you in your process.
Both Niels and Sarah who run the retreat are lovely people who are there to support you in your work and the accommodations at Las Chullpas are very nice (the food is excellent and it’s a bonus that there are very friendly animals that keep you company).
While this retreat is by no means “easy” it is absolutely worth it for those who are called to work with these medicines. Everyone involved genuinely cares about your well-being and is there to help you on your journey.
If you open your heart to these medicines and allow their wisdom to speak to your soul your life will never be the same.
xx
kristylovesyoga
May 2, 2015 at 12:00 amSpirit Plant Journeys went beyond my expectations. My bf and I decided to go on a spiritual healing–did our research and agreed on Spirit Plant Journey. We chose Spirit Plant Journey b/c they answered all of our questions about the shaman and the program throughly and promptly.
We felt truly blessed that we chose this organization b/c they were such a loving group with positive intentions on healing us. It’s kind of scary to go to a group not knowing but we took a chance and had a positive outcome on this group. BUT now you don’t have to go blindly we did the risk taking for you! 🙂
Sarah and Neils are facilitators became our friends and was willing to listen to us and answer any questions we had. Which is important while you are on this retreat because sometimes you just need someone to talk that understands the process. They created a safe environment for us to open up and heal.
The 10 day program they created was thought out very well. I didn’t understand it until I finished the program. It’s important to finish the program! Even though it can be hard to finish the program for some, try to finish. You will be glad you did!
You start off with San Pedro which is a heart opener. Bernard lead us on San Pedro and a great guide, he was. He’s like a wizard when you’re on san pedro. He is there for you every step of the way and is readily available to you. He helps guide you to where you need to go. The night before we got to cut our own San Pedro and answers all your questions. He is really awesome!! Such a bright and great spirit. You also end with San Pedro which gives you a bright closure to your program.
Guime our Ayahuasca shaman. We are really grateful to have him lead our ceremonies. You hear about all the bad shamans out there and it is really hard to find a genuine shaman like Guime. Guime is very versed at his role. He is brought in from the Amzaon to lead these ceremonies. Guime has been working with Ayahausca since he was 16 and was taught an a great icarus to lead the ceremonies. He works incredibly hard to control the room and keep it safe for us to heal. He is there for you every step of the way and is very in tuned with what is going on in the room. He is also very down to earth and is willing to answer your questions and listen to what you have to say. Which is not common with most shamans.
I came to this retreat for healing. I knew deep down that there was a lot of anger and fear in me and didn’t know why I constantly felt these feelings. I was constantly fighting to be the better me on the daily and I was losing the starting to lose the battle. I needed help and found the help I needed.
I knew that I had a tough childhood. My father was very abusive emotionally and physically but really blocked it out most of my life thinking I was “fine.” But I was not fine, I was projecting myself negatively in other ways. The medicine helped me dig deep into my past and i saw what caused all these fears, insecurities anger and depression. After seeing this I was able to reevaluate and understand how to over come these issues. When you see where the problem stems from you know how to fix yourself. I never felt so confident and more in tuned with myself. I learned to just love myself. it is just that simple!
The other stuff. The fun stuff. While you are in this program you meet the most amazing people. We started out as strangers and within the 10 days we became life long friends—which I still keep in contact with. It was amazing to see the transformation in those around you within 10 days. Everyone became lighter and brighter.
The field trips. You get to see Peru! Neils and Sarah are great tour guides as well. They take us to all the ruins and at the end of the trip we got to go to Machu Pichu.
The place. Las Chullpas was such a great eco lodge. All the dogs and animals around become your best friends. The garden is beautiful. It was cozy and intimate. The food is delcious considering we had to fast and be on a special diet. It wasn’t crap! They actually took out the time to make our diet appetizing.
I can’t wait to go back again.
Love,
kristy
Continual
April 25, 2015 at 12:00 amI just returned from my first ever Ayahuasca retreat, and I would like to give an account of my experience.
The Reason
I first started researching Ayahuasca retreats about a year ago as a means to bring some balance and happiness to my life. I had developed an amazing life and career for myself, but there was something missing. I could no longer properly explain to my family and friends why I was sad. Nobody understood it….including me.
I signed up for a different retreat, but after looking further in to the organization and questioning their motives for running the retreat, I cancelled (and paid a hefty cancellation fee). I was discouraged, but I didn’t give up. This was just too important for me to go in to without 100% surety that I was with the right retreat.
I kept looking, and after further research, I decided to register for Spirit Plant Journeys due to their no bullshit website and their location in the Andes Mountains which seemed definitely preferable over the jungle. I’d heard that Ayahuasca was unpleasant enough without having to live in a mosquito net for 10 days. After I received the first response from Neils (very straight forward without candy coating the experience), I knew this was the place for me.
The Approach
As the retreat began to approach, I got further correspondence from Neils to start preparing properly for the ayahuasca ceremonies. Vegetarian Diet, no alcohol, no pork, no prescription drugs, etc….
I was excited about the diet and had no problem with that, but…. Whoops. I had been on Valium (Diazepam) for 15 years due to anxiety. How was I supposed to just stop right away? I started cutting down as much as possible, and went through the deepest anxiety/depression that I had ever LET myself go through. During the terrible withdrawals and anxiety I went through, I realized that this medication could have been the root of my problem. I hadn’t let myself feel anything for 15 years. Shit.
The Arrival
When I arrived, I was pretty much a mess as my body could not familiarize itself to not being on medication. However, right when I met Neils and Sarah I felt better. They are amazing people and they made me feel comfortable even though everything inside of me craved the what I was used to. The numbed, mindless bliss that is the brain of a Standard Medicated American Male.
We arrived to the accommodations in the Sacred Valley and I was pleasantly surprised with the absolute beauty of the facilities and the unique character of the rooms. The facilities Supervisor was super nice and we all settled in our rooms to get ready for dinner.
I was still feeling pretty bad…anxious…depressed…scared…pissed…annoyed…dreading talking to people. However, at dinner, I realized I was with a really good group. While everyone was there for different different reasons, it was very apparent we were all there for the right reasons. This wasn’t just an excuse to go fuck off in the woods for 10 days. This was opportunity to really work on ourselves to discover exactly how much we could enjoy life without the usual crutches of alcohol, drugs, or even television. This was a chance to get to know ourselves and to discover how to perpetually improve not only ourselves but the experiences of those around us.
At dinner, I quickly felt more at ease when Neils and Sarah gave all of us a rundown of what to expect for the next 10 days. They reiterated that it wouldn’t be easy for some people, and that we would all have to work very hard. They also gave us an itinerary of the places we would visit on our days off from ceremonies. Most importantly (for me), they made it very clear that they were not our “leaders” and that they were not there to tell us what to do or think. They were simply there to help guide us and give us advice when needed. I found myself more and more hopeful with each passing moment.
The ceremonies
The next morning the hope I had had on the previous night was quickly dashed. The first San Pedro ceremony was at 8:30am that morning and I had a very rough time. My anxieties completely took a hold of me, and I basically spent 12 hours on San Pedro with a deep dreadful stroll through anxious turmoil. It was pointed out to me that I was actually feeling every emotion that I had never allowed myself to during the 15 years on Diazepam. It was tough. I had to face all these anxieties head on and it was excruciating. I wanted to go home. I couldn’t understand why I had allowed myself to even contemplate this horrible experience.
Bernard, the facilitator for the San Pedro ceremony was extremely supportive, and talked me down through what I thought was a certain tragedy that would forever scar my psyche throughout the rest of my miserable anxious life. If it wasn’t for Bernard, I don’t know what I would have done.
However, when the ceremony was over, something magical happened. My body was now experiencing ZERO withdrawal from the Diazepam. If you know anything about this “medication” and the people who had been on it as long as I had, you know that some people experience acute withdrawal for 6 months to a YEAR. I had only been off 2 days and the symptoms I had felt that very morning were completely gone. I was free.
I cautiously went to bed that night, dreading trying to contemplate sleep without Diazepam. But I slept. The San Pedro, no matter how miserable I was while finally facing my fears and emotions, had rewired the energies in my brain. It is day 14 as I type this and I am still off the medication with no desire to ever get back on it. However, I would not recommend taking any medication so close to the retreat. If you can, you should get off medication at least a month before the ceremony so you don’t have to go through what I went through. More on that later, maybe.
With the San Pedro fully flushing the medication out of my brain waves, I was ready for the Ayahuasca ceremonies, which occurred on the 4th, 5th, 7th, and 8th nights of the retreats. I don’t want to get too much in to my ayahuasca experience because everyone is different and has their own journeys, but I can tell you that these were some of the most amazing moments of my life. They were also some of the hardest. Our Shaman, Gumercindo, was unbelievably amazing. I have never met an individual with such amazing energy. He is truly a good, talented, healer, and I will never forget his presence during those nights. I will leave this section short, because I will never be able to properly explain my experience to anyone using words. It is just simply amazing what a plant can help you feel.
We finished the ceremonies with a final day of San Pedro. I am happy to report is was nothing like my experience on day one. I was happy, exuberant, and full of life. A perfect ending to the ceremony portion of the trip. The plants had taught me in the span of 6 days what my mind couldn’t teach in 34 years.
The Field Trips
Neils and Sarah went through great lengths to organize amazing outings throughout different towns/attractions in the area. We went to Lares, Pisac, Ollataytambo, and ultimately, Machu Picchu. Having the peace of mind from the ceremonies while experiencing these amazing sites was an a journey all in itself. The comradery of the group was an added bonus to these amazing ventures. We had all arrived very vulnerable and in different stages of grief, but had quickly become a tight-knit group. We were all there for each other.
The food on the outings and especially at the lodge was incredible. I never knew that eating healthy could be so delicious and rewarding. I looked forward to what was in store at every meal.
The Take-Away
At the end of the retreat, I realized many things I hadn’t thought about before.
I realized that I had been completely ignoring myself for a long time. Focusing on work and doing anything possible to not contemplate my own existence. I also realized that contemplating my existence, feelings, and fears was really fucking hard! But I know how to do it now. The ayahuasca ceremonies made me accurately aware of how my body reacts to stress and anxiety. I now know how to recognize it and deal with it before it sweeps me away in to an unbearable depression. I now know how to relax….to breath in to my problems.
Thanks to my new friends I met at Spirit Plant Journeys; my group, Bernard, Neils, Sarah, and Gume, I now know that anxiety and depression is just a way of thinking. Thoughts are just thoughts. It’s how you react to those thoughts that defines how you live your life. Love yourself, love others, be open and compassionate and willing to accept things you might not understand. Breathe.
I don’t know if I will ever fully comprehend exactly how much this experience with Spirit Plant Journeys has changed my life for the better. But I also learned that I don’t have to understand everything, so I will take this opportunity to thank you again and I look forward to what the future will hold.
– Chris
magdalynsophia
April 23, 2015 at 12:00 amI will not even attempt to describe the plant medicines themselves, to squish the amazing experience I had into fumbling words couldn’t ever do it justice. And the same is true for the beautiful environment and people outside of ceremony, but I will try.
I feel very lucky to have been in the group I was and have so much love for the people both taking part in and working to make this retreat happen. They were nothing short of hospitable in terms of accommodations, but the care extended far beyond that. Sarah, Neils, Bernhard and Gume each offered a unique and dynamic awareness and care to each aspect of this retreat both inside and outside ceremony that I can’t imagine being matched anywhere, in care, authenticity or thoughtfulness.
It will be impossible not to come back again soon after such a changing experience. For those ready to come and do the work, you will get it back tenfold. Endless thank yous Spirit Plant Journeys!
Tonyruiz21
April 22, 2015 at 12:00 amI have to say this is one of the best experiences I ever had. From beginning to end the atmosphere was focused but not overly critical. The owners Niels and Sarah were fantastic to have as our facilitators. These individuals practice what they preach by not preaching at all. They lead by example by creating an atmosphere that allows for much opportunity to occur. I came with a intention and had my expectations more than met… They were blown out of the water in the most profound and beautiful ways. The healers Gumercindo and Bernard are masters of their craft. They are real people with real abilities to heal through the medicine.
It was nice to be able to see the sights of Peru but still remain on the objective of healing. I was more than pleased to receive good communication with the owners on how to mentally and physically prepare for the new journey I am now on. I am forever changed by the experience I had from April 7th-17th. I highly recommend this retreat for anyone else seeking real growth and self-empowerment. Don’t be fooled by other programs’ hype and false promises.
I will definitely be back for another journey with this company. Niels and Sarah are now friends for life. Upwards and onwards. Cheers to the invisible. Love.
-Tony Ruiz
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Connaroo
April 17, 2015 at 12:00 amI just finished a retreat with Spirit Plant Journeys, and the experience exceeded all expectations (and mine were already very high)! From start to finish, Neils and Sarah were very attentive, thoughtful, and welcoming. Before even arriving in Peru, Neils was very communicative and easy to reach. He made sure everyone was prepared for the trip, by sending all kinds of helpful pre-travel information and instructions for the retreat. When I arrived, I felt at home right away.
The facilities at SPJ were far more luxurious than I anticipated, and the lodge is even more incredible in person than it appears on the website. My room was very charming and tidy, and came with a fireplace, hot water, and daily housekeeping service. Even though we had to stick with the ayahuasca diet, the food was amazing! We had three well-balanced meals a day, except on fasting days of course, and I felt great eating such healthy food, fresh fruits and vegetables. Drinking water and coca tea are provided at all times, and there?s wifi on the premises.
The retreated included 6 ceremonies, two San Pedro and four ayahuasca. I really liked how they incorporated both masculine and feminine plants, so we had a very comprehensive experience with the medicines. Bernard was our healer for the San Pedro ceremonies, and he was fantastic! He was extremely adept, mindful, and had a profound understanding and appreciation of his plants. Gume was the shaman for the ayahuasca ceremonies, and when you meet him, you immediately know you are in excellent hands. We were so fortunate to be working with such a skilled, well-regarded master of ayahuasca!
Personally, I connected beautifully with the medicines and had a very transformative experience. Neils and Sarah stressed the importance of setting your intentions beforehand, and I felt like I met (or surpassed!) mine every time. Even though the ceremonies can be incredibly intense, mentally and physically, the rewards far outweighed the discomforts. Now that the retreat is over, I feel like a new person, with a much deeper understanding of myself and the world around me. That being said, I would strongly recommend doing your research on ayahuasca, how the ceremonies are performed, and the potential effects and side effects before you drink so you know what you?re getting yourself into.
Even when we weren’t exploring the magic of the medicines, there was always something for us to do, whether it was a hiking excursion, yoga classes, zip lining, or a trip to the hot springs. They even arranged for a masseuse to give us massages! Good luck finding all that at any other retreat!
Lastly, one of the most amazing things about my time with Spirit Plant Journeys, that I certainly did not expect, was such a strong feeling of camaraderie with my fellow retreat-goers. Everyone I met was so kind, genuine, and open-minded. Even though we were only together for 10 days, I feel like I?ve known everyone for ages! I definitely made some wonderful friends during the trip that I will be staying in touch with long after this is over.
Of course it goes without saying that I will absolutely be back next time I am in need of some spiritual healing and soul searching. And even if I didn?t want to drink any more ayahuasca (which would be crazy talk!), it?d be worth it to come down to Peru just to have Neils and Sarah serenade me with their beautiful guitar-playing and singing. Thanks so much Spirit Plant Journeys for the most memorable trip of my life!