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Spirit Vine Ayahuasca Retreat Center

Itacare, BA, Brazil

5.0 (315 reviews)

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We have been hosting ayahuasca retreats since 1996. Our center is based in the midst of the beautiful Atlantic Rainforest along the coast of Bahia in Brazil. We facilitate a safe and comfortable space for you to achieve harmony in your everyday life by aligning your mind, body, and heart with your true self.

Our 9 day and 11 day ayahuasca retreats are designed to give you a balanced experience. We have ayahuasca ceremonies every other night and in between there are activities to integrate your experiences and insights. There is also ample free time to reflect, to enjoy the beauty of the jungle, to visit the gorgeous beaches, and just to relax, let go, and enjoy the pure bliss of the moment.

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We have extensive experience integrating ayahuasca, psychology, shamanism, self development, modified states of consciousness, and various other modalities. We are present at all times and are dedicated in supporting you with loving care, attention, safety, and respect.The activities include workshops focused on spiritual development. The techniques covered in the workshops can be practiced even after the retreat to continue the journey of personal growth. Some of the topics include inner child integration, life progression, discovering the source of your blockages and the resources to overcome them. Another very important part of the retreat are the Yoga sessions in the morning which greatly enrich the ayahuasca experiences at night.

Spirit Vine & TheVine Center previously known as Ayahuasca-Healing have been created by Silvia Polivoy. She received her license in clinical psychology and had a private practice in Buenos Aires, Argentina for several years until she began to feel the need to make a transition from studying and healing the mind to exploring the worlds of Spirit. This took her away from the busy city streets to the more tranquil life in the jungle, moving to Brazil where in 2004 she co-founded the TheVine Center, a trans-denominational and inter-faith spiritual center located in the state of Bahia.

The nature of our nonprofit center is philosophical, religious, mystical, spiritual, educational, and cultural. All the retreats’ income’ serves to maintain the center grounds, create employment for the local community, and help preserve the jungle, having replanted thousands of native trees over the years to give but one example.

The retreats take place inside of 39 acres of lush preserved area. It is about 7 miles from Itacaré on the coast of Bahia. Our location is only minutes away from beautiful coastal beaches, which back onto the Mata Atlántica, the second largest rainforest in Brazil.

The experience of sacred tea ceremonies can be challenging for some, deeply religious for others, but profound all around. Please note that we have several programs to offer and the plant ceremonies are always optional and not required to partake in during any of our retreats. The plant ceremonies begin in the evening and go through the night. The group dynamic is very important and there will be facilitators to look after participants throughout. There will be plenty of time for group discussions and also time alone to reflect on the experiences elicited by the spirit vine tea for those that wish to partake in the plant ceremonies.

At the retreat center we grow our own ayahuasca vine and chacruna plants organically! We also have an organic garden to source vegetables for the food prepared during the retreat. We have pure spring water for drinking and also coconut water, juices, and a variety of teas.

During all our programs we follow a strict (though delicious) diet. The meals are completely vegan, gluten-free, and nutritionally balanced, prepared by our in-house chef who has specialized in vegan cuisine and has a post-graduation in functional nutrition. They include plenty of fresh vegetables cooked with delicious herbs and spices, luscious fresh tropical fruits, salads, and grains.

A note about sexual abstinence: this varies from culture to culture; some recommending as long as 30-40 days while others as little as one day or none at all like here in Brazil. For energetic purposes we recommend sexual abstinence during the retreat as well as 3 days before it begins and 3 days after the retreat concludes. As well, a drug free and no salt diet with no red meat, pork or heavy alcohol use for the same amount of time is optimal.

We fully expect you have questions about the retreats, programs and the facilities we offer. Please feel free to explore our website or watch our videos and write to us to come to one of our retreats.

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c_clarke10
September 5, 2022 at 6:33 pm

This was my first ayahuasca experience and I researched numerous retreats thoroughly before deciding to invest my time, money, and trust in Sprit Vine and without a doubt, it’s the best thing I’ve ever done for myself. I gained profound personal insight, healing of long-held traumas, a strengthened connection with myself, as well as inspiration and tools to continue my inner work and growth.

Not only are the retreat grounds gorgeous and meticulously maintained, there is a calming, safe, and welcoming energy that permeates the atmosphere at Sprit Vine. Both the retreat founder, Silvia, and her co-facilitator Ti0 consciously cultivate this energy and are masters at the art and science of guiding participants through what can be a challenging, beautiful, and ultimately life-changing experience. This is achieved through their focus on preparing you for the experience both leading up to your arrival and once your stay begins at the retreat. Prior to the retreat you’ll receive detailed information on how to being physically and mentally preparing yourself by eliminating certain foods, medications and/or supplements, other drugs, etc. from your system. I appreciated the attention to proper preparation that Spirit Vine provides because I believe that if you follow the guidelines, it greatly impacts your ability to have a deeper and more meaningful experience. On the first day of arrival, we received a detailed introduction and open forum with Silvia and Ti0 to answer any questions. Throughout the stay and prior to the ayahuasca ceremonies, there are multiple workshops led by Silvia that guide you in an exploration of your traumas, fears, and inner self on a deep level. These workshops serve as both preparation for, and integration of, your ayahuasca experiences and provide you with tools to continue working on yourself even after your leave the retreat. Silvia’s background as a clinical psychologist coupled with her personal experience in participating in ayahuasca ceremonies for many years before founding Spirit Vine are key assets in her ability to prepare, guide, and support you through your journey. The co-facilitator Ti0 also plays a pivotal role in supporting and guiding all participants during the retreat. He is caring, intuitive, and full of wisdom. I personally had several insightful conversations with him that helped me process things that came up during the ceremonies and he could always be relied on for help and as a comforting presence during ceremonies. Whether you just need help to the bathroom, or are in the midst of a powerful and difficult moment, Ti0 will be there for you. I truly can’t thank him enough for his kindness, assistance, and care of not only myself but of our entire group.

As many others have mentioned, the food is lovingly prepared by chef Lu and despite following the rigorous restrictions of the ayahuasca diet, manages to tantalize you with its stunning presentation and alchemy of flavors and textures. Each meal was something to look forward to and offered a communal experience to chat and share with fellow participants, ask questions to Silvia and Ti0, and just bask in the pleasure of genuine, unadulterated connection with others. The connections I formed with the other participants by learning about each of their backgrounds, and hearing about their experiences during the group sharing exercises that are facilitated during workshops and after each ceremony were invaluable. I am still in awe of how we all opened up with each other. What took place in the group sharing sessions was a beautiful display of courage, trust, vulnerability, empathy and validation of our collective human struggle as we experience and navigate this wild and crazy life.

I could write pages and pages about the amazing time I had at Sprit Vine and how highly I recommend this retreat. If you are truly looking to do deep inner work, heal, grow, and gain tools to help you continue your personal evolution beyond the ayahuasca experience, Sprit Vine is the ideal oasis to step out of the everyday routine and focus on this most important work. If this type of experience resonates with you, follow your intuition and go!
Holly Williams
September 5, 2022 at 5:55 am

Having just attended the August retreat i am still in the gorgeous haze that is lingering even now, back to my ‘normal life’ in London. I can’t express how wonderful and transformative the retreat has been, all 11 of us experienced profound moments of healing and spiritual growth. The centre is run so perfectly by Silvia and Ti0, it is a sanctuary and the perfect place for this deep work. Every detail is aligned with their intentions and it doesn’t go unnoticed. The amazing food, the beautiful bungalows and stunning location add magic to the incredible experience. For me it was the activities around the ceremony that were so integral – the workshops, yoga, massages, sharing circles and every damn conversation with the other participants and Silvia and Ti0 made this a life changing 9 days. The mind blowing insights and conversations didnt stop and i truly believe it was all these additions that helped us get a lot more out of the ceremonies than what i had imagined possible. It’s these added extras, not just the ayahuasca, that sets Spirit Vine apart.
When i arrived i unfortunately wasnt very well but Silvia, Ti0 and the team took incredible care to make sure i got better and adjusted my dosage accordingly. We received such a bespoke service and i genuinely don’t think this level of care and attention to each individual is on offer at many (if any) other retreats. It was my first experience with Ayahuasca and i am already looking at when i can return, i couldnt dream of going anywhere else after a ‘trip’ like this. Also, the town of Itacare is so fab, most of us spent a couple days there before and 3/4 days after. It was the perfect way to round off the trip and integrate gently back into a wonderful society after Spirit Vine. On a final note – the other incredible participants cracked my heart wide open and i believe i made deeper connections over those 9 days than a lot of people can in a lifetime. I feel so lucky to have been a part of this and i cant wait to return to continue this transformative, soul enhancing journey. If you are deliberating where to go for your Ayahuasca retreat you can stop right now..
Felix F
July 21, 2022 at 11:33 am

This experience was nothing short of phenomenal!

I was never much of a spiritual person, although I have been searching in that domain for years.
The setting is wonderful, beautiful bungalows immersed in the jungle, Michelin Star worth cooking with great vegan and gluten free dishes using locally sourced ingredients.
The ayahuasca ceremonies are well organised, under the watchful eye of Silvia and Tio, who are there to assist everybody.
Unlike other venues where ayahuasca is used, here the dosages are individually measured and adjusted for each and every participant, changing quantities from ceremony to ceremony in order to enhance the experience.
The skilfully organised workshops are also important to maximise the “self work” that needs to be done before, during and after the ceremonies, and the sharing done after the ceremonies allows everybody to share their experiences with other participants and the facilitators.
I cannot leave one important, for me personally even critical, aspect of the ceremonies – the music that is played during the ceremonies. I found myself being very responsive to the songs in the skilfully chosen playlists which would guide me through the experience.
This retreat was organised during a rainy period that, for me, was very beneficial to the experience, especially when it would rain during the ceremonies.

This overall experience, for me, was truly transformative in so many levels, and I got a lot of insight and I still have a lot of “homework” to do before I will be back, because, for sure, I will be back.
healinghands13
July 20, 2022 at 12:00 pm

What an incredibly gorgeous and uplifting experience! As a person who has suffered a lot of trauma in childhood and adulthood (traumatic revictimization is so real), and has struggled with anxiety, depression, and PTSD, I knew I needed to focus on healing intensively. Therapy has helped me, but pharmaceuticals have had mixed results and plenty of side effects. However, working with ayahuasca at Spirit Vine, within one session I was finally able to give myself the love I’ve so richly deserved and unsuccessfully tried to find for years. I also forgave myself for past mistakes and recognized why I’d made them. Spirit Vine is the perfect place and ayahuasca is the ideal medicine for what ails you. As a healthcare worker, I have never before had the joy of seeing people healing so rapidly, having so many lifechanging insights, and developing such close bonds of friendship in such organic ways.
Silvia and Ti0 are the embodiments of healing energy. They are kind, intelligent, hardworking, honest, direct, the right mix of gentle and firm, and always guiding you to deeper realizations to help you change for the better. Their experience with ayahuasca is in-depth, and they make sure each individual has a great stay that provides them with mental, physical, and spiritual healing in the safest environment. The workshops provided help to shape and reinforce the healing ayahuasca provides. Workshops include recognizing and loving your inner child, releasing things (spirits, people, etc.) that don’t benefit you, soul retrieval (so you can reclaim what is yours that hardship has misplaced), and shadow work (seeing and understanding your unconscious and how it projects throughout your life). The mix of elements at Spirit Vine truly couldn’t be better: ayahuasca ceremonies in both nighttime and daytime (the latter especially helps you fall more deeply in love with Mother Earth), workshops, delicious and nutritious food, camaraderie and sharing amongst all participants, massages (deep tissue and Ayurvedic) and Reiki, yoga, beach adventures, swimming in the pond, exploring the breathtaking and tranquil grounds of Spirit Vine in the lush Atlantic Jungle, meeting the ayahuasca plants themselves where they grow on the property, time to relax and reflect on your own, art time, comfortable accommodations with hot water, Wi-Fi, etc.
While everyone came with their own unique story, we all were united in our desire to better ourselves. These effects will manifest as substantial improvements for the individuals who came to Spirit Vine, their loved ones, and truly everyone they interact with moving forward. The ripples of healing even one person are endless. I’ll be recommending ayahuasca (and hopefully administering it one day) to my patients as well. I was an ayahuasca first-timer, but my first time will not be my last. Spirit Vine, I’ll be back! Love and immense gratitude to all!
sylvia1
June 22, 2022 at 10:36 am

I’ve had an amazing experience at Spirit Vine. I admit I was scared and uncertain at first as I didn’t know what to expect but soon enough I was reassured. Silvia and Tio are wonderful in helping participants be at ease and providing help when needed. The workshops before every ceremony were a necessity and I feel it’s what sets this center apart from all other places that offer Ayahuasca. We are guided and never left alone and we also share our experiences the next day in order to process better and understand the messages received. I particularly had a difficult time after my 1st ceremony and was hesitant but Silvia and Tio took their time with me and helped me tap into my inner power and confront my fears and move forward to what I had set out to do and theur support was very valuable for me and helped me move forward and get the experience I needed. Without their help, I would have probably quit and regretted after. I’m really grateful for the experience and lessons learned at Spirit Vine and I will be integrting them into my every day life. If I had to do it all over again, I wouldn’t have picked any other place to do an Ayahuasca retreat. I highly recommend this centre for anyone researching and looking for such experience.