Ayahuasca $150 - $6,000

HomoLuminous Retreat Centre

Pradera, San Agustín, Huila, Colombia

COFAN AYAHUASCA RETREAT CENTRE ANDES OF COLOMBIA

12 DAY RETREAT $2000.00 USD

Are you ready for big change in your life? Are you ready to do whatever it takes? Are you ready to truly feel joy? Then Homo Luminous Retreats is where you will find it and more!

Homo Luminous Retreats are confronting and challenging and if you stick it through to the end you will find much deeper happiness than you have ever experienced. Working alongside our Cofan elders we will safely guide you through deep transformational ceremonial work and bridge what you will learn to implement it in your everyday life. You will savor freshly prepared meals and take pleasure in the extraordinarily beautiful surroundings in our impressive retreat centre. You can anticipate waterfalls, local fruit, laughter and tears, deep realizations and a new way to look at life. You may even pick up some Spanish. And not to worry, with an elevation of 1700 meters we have basically no mosquitos.

Got your attention? Keep reading, there is so much more. See you soon!

ABOUT
Homo Luminous Retreats are a 12 day holistic adventure that focuses on finding clarity to your life through deep transformational work. Your 12 days here consists of consultation, Cofan ceremonies, integration, outings, incredible feasts and some time to rest as well.

You can expect to be pushed to your limit and supported through the entire process. You will learn the Homo Luminous methodology of knowing how to make choices and decisions based on what will lead you to your own personal happiness and success. We are not here to teach you what to do with your life. We are here to teach you simple and practical ways of how you can design and achieve your own greatest potential, your greatest dreams, your greatest life.

Consultation is held in a group so that everyone can learn from everyone else. During consultation you will share your life stories and our crew will guide you through a process and help to form your intentions leading into ceremony. Our crew has experience in choosing the right intention to provide you with clarity on what is most important to benefiting your happiness. Consultation is also a time where we help you have a greater understanding of the messages you received on your journey the night prior and how it correlates into your everyday life.

On the Ceremonial evenings our Cofan elders bring their ancient unbroken lineage of knowledge and experience to you. They will serve their ancient brew of ayahuasca and your intention will be to find clarity. You will be safely and lovingly guided and supported through the entire night which can last anywhere between 5 to 8 hours.

Integration is one of the most important aspects of the work we do. What good does it do to find out how you truly want to live your life if you cannot make it happen? We will provide you with an extensive “tool box” to aid you in living your happiest life. And you get to choose what that life is!

You will be challenged. You will have fun. And you will find magic.

WHAT IS INCLUDED
La Candelaria Vieja is the oldest area of Bogota and we will weave through the cobblestone streets checking out the amazing architecture. There are plenty of traditional stops to grab an authentic Colombian coffee and check out the views. Our meeting place and hotel is located in the centre of this area.

A Gondola Ride in Bogota is an spectacular way to begin our time together. The brand new cable car travels up the Monserrate mountain to a church over-looking the capital city of Colombia and home to 14 million residents. Afterwards we head out for a fancy dinner meal before catching our Mercedes bus to the retreat centre.

The Farm Orientation is where we will continue as a group on our amazing journey together. It is of the utmost importance that each and every participant feels the welcoming love of this paradise. Therefore, in order to become familiar with the surroundings and the caretakers, we shall all walk the gardens, meet the horses, kick off our shoes, feel the sacred earth between our toes, grab some tea made from farm-grown herbs and soak up the scenery and fresh air. Then we will journey inside the villa for a logistical information session: sleeping quarters, general rules, safety procedures and information about the grounds and villa. The local staff will be introduced at this time.

Bathing in waterfalls has been used by countless tribes and new-age healing practices around the globe, to cleanse away any unwanted baggage that we may have been carrying upon our hearts for far too long. These waterfalls are the physical manifestation of Mother Nature’s blessing of unconditional love.

Group sweat lodge with volcanic river rocks, known by many indigenous cultures as the Grandfathers, are heated in a fire and then placed into the sweat lodge with care and respect. We will undertake four rounds in order to pay homage to our ancestors, the directions and the elements. This is a beautiful ceremony of respect, intention, and focused endurance which uses all four elements and the spirit guides of the land to clean our pores and celebrate our souls.

Horseback riding through the Andes is incredible and all experience levels are welcomed. No problem if you would prefer to hike or cruise in a jeep, we cater to everybody. Imagine after an afternoon of archeological exploration you hop on a horse and calmly cruise to our retreat centre. This is a great way to spend an afternoon and get to know each other. Throughout your stay at the centre one on one horseback riding lessons will be provided as requested. It’s fun to wake up in the morning with your cafe and go feed the horses bananas and sugar-cane from the farm before the day gets rolling.

Breath Work is a powerful cleansing and purifying practice that focuses on healing the body with the breath. It provides the body the opportunity to release issues and deep traumas on the cellular level.

Our Cuisine is full of the best locally sourced exotic fruits, a wide range of vegetables and healthy meats. Our meals are crafted with love, both traditional local dishes and western style dishes as well. We live in abundance here and we love to share it.

Aroma Therapy with the local ecosystem guided by an indigenous botanist and discover many of the local sacred herbs and medicinal plants. The feminine touch of aroma therapy cannot be fully explained by words but the mystery of our techniques will be revealed on-site.

The Magdalena “Spa” will rinse and cleanse our body, nourishing our physical temple from head to toe. We will exfoliate our bodies with the mud and sand from the mineral rich headwaters of the river.

La Siesta is a time for you to have a well earned nap. There are many ways for you to decompress and integrate the experiences in our workshop. This time will be for you to rest, hangout or head for a nature walk.

Chocolate making. Learn to pick and roast cacao to make your own chocolate the authentic way. Your friends and family will be excited to taste your hard work. This is a great time and we have a lot of fun at Alberto’s farm.

Warriors Waterfall , we will cross an “Indiana Jones” bridge and weave our way through banana and citrus trees, coffee plants, corn and sugar cane in a beautiful riverside setting. A waterfall of nearly 20 meters drops from the canopy, hidden within a semi-enclosed vertical cave. With such a powerful blast of fresh oxygenated water only a 20 minute walk away, it will be hard not to find you there every day. At around 10:45 in the morning, the sun is at the perfect height to illuminate the sacred space. In this oasis of powerful love, we roar the wild animal within us, begging to explore its full freedom. After visiting the falls, we will continue the adventure along the river to a majestic swimming hole and sandy beach. This is where we call the Spa, the place to exfoliate your skin and lounge on the sun-soaked rocks.

Bedtime Stretch is a very mellow group stretch with the intention of waking up with a limber body, ready for a breathtaking hike the next day!

Tres Chorros Waterfall is found hiking through the rolling hills of the Andes, you will feel the magic and power of the mountainous peaks peering down upon us. The hike will continue down into a valley and through the lush forest towards a hidden treasure. This treasure is Tres Chorros waterfall which was sculpted by the natives around the same time as the pyramids were built. In honour of their gods, they carved the Grandfather stones in order to split one river into three parallel falls.

The San Agustin Archaeological Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its preservation of the Pre-Colombian culture as demonstrated by its abundance of ancient statues and burial sites. The earliest artifacts and burial sites date back over 5,300 years, equivalent to the time of the creation of the Egyptian pyramids.

AYAHUASCA CEREMONY
Mother Nature has blessed us with medicinal plants that are keys into our soul and the unification of all. The Grandmother spirit of Ayuhuasca is a magnificent tool that guides us into the raw heart of life itself. Together with the wise elders from the jungle, a safe and sacred space will be opened for the deep cleansing of the soul. These ceremonies aid us in releasing and purging past traumas and limitations. This is for those of you who are willing to embrace life to the fullest and willing to face your deepest fears. This work offers an opportunity to claim worthiness and discover the blissful miracles of inner freedom. Make the choice to be happy and show up for life! The law of attraction runs wild down every street. Whatever you are looking for, it WILL find you.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR STAY WITH US AFTER YOUR RETREAT
Should you want to stay after your retreat and play it a day at a time, we will be happy to provide the experience and needed integration time after your workshop. Staying in the lodge for a few days is always recommended, meals are made and no pressure. If you want to have more ceremonies or tours that can easily be organized for you.

Reviews (6)

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Overall 5.0
  • Steviewonderr
    Steviewonderr
    May 15, 2017 at 2:16 pm

    What I have gained from the HomoLuminous experience truly is priceless. It is impossible to put a price on healing deep trauma and realizing your full potential as a human being.

    The extremely knowledgable and loving facilitators spend days helping you to form specific questions to ask the Grandmother spirit in ceremony. This enables you to get specific answers about your life. They then help you to figure out what your journeys mean and how to fully integrate those experiences to benefit your life as deeply as possible.

    If you feel a calling to the medicine this is the center to go with. I will definitely be working with these people for the rest of my life. The Ayahuasceros, the staff, the property, the food, the hiking; everything was amazing. A life changing experience on many levels. Be ready for a very intense few weeks of hard work and being pushed to your limits, while at the same time having a blast in the beautiful paradise that is southern Colombia!!

  • brittanyy
    brittanyy
    March 1, 2017 at 2:43 pm

    LOVE, BEAUTY AND HEALING TRANSFORMATION IN THE ARMS OF SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE FAMILY.
    Participating in ceremony and retreat with the Homoluinous family was profoundly life changing and far exceeded my expectations in every way. Brandy and Steven provide a balance of masculine and feminine support, energy and love to guide participants through a variety of individual experiences that the Ayahuasca medicine invokes. Their interactive consultation process creates a truly customized approach for participants to allow optimal healing and comfort at any level of personal awakening. The Cofan Shaman and family that guide ceremony have dedicated their lives to this work and portray a welcoming attitude of gentle love and acceptance to all that choose to walk this journey. They also grow and prepare and bless the Ayahuasca medicine themselves as their families have done for centuries. Additional support is provided by the team that run the house to cook delicious homemade meals and provide a clean and safe environment for all participants. Any possible need that could arise while on this retreat will be met with a smile and a solution!

    The retreat is located near the beauty and serenity of the Magdalena river in a gorgeous home that provides comfort, safety and peace for all the members during their stay. To have a clean and safe environment while processing my inner journey was very important for me to feel secure and comfortable and I truly felt that all of my needs were fully met here. Wether you want to do yoga by the river, cleanse in a waterfall, horseback ride through the hills or relax in a hammock, there are a variety of natural and peaceful options for everyone within close walking distance of the house.

    My experience with Ayahuasca ceremony in Columbia has completely changed my life and allowed me to see things that I was previously blind to in order to begin my personal journey of healing. I am so grateful to Steven and Brandy for putting their heart, body and soul in to guiding this experience and to my Homoluminous family for holding space for my process as well.

    Mahalo Nui Loa

  • Joseph Leuty
    Joseph Leuty
    March 1, 2017 at 9:46 am

    LIFE CHANGING, EMPOWERING, HEALING AND FULL OF LOVE. I participated in a retreat this December and the magic continues to grow within and around me to this day. The service provided by this retreat is amazing! The ceremonies with Cofan Shamans are breath taking and meticulously woven together with a preparatory and integration package that works! Trust in the process provided, however challenging it may be.

    I feel healed in so many ways, the vail has been lifted and I am overwhelmingly excited by the beauty that i am now able to see surrounds me.

    Thank you Homoluminous Retreat!

  • Happycat
    Happycat
    January 8, 2017 at 4:03 pm

    Wow. Whoa!

    If you want to be truly happy and you’re looking to make a real, lasting change in your life – HomoLuminous Retreat Center is the place to go.

    With the center being right in the heart of the Andes mountains, there’s a spectacular view and so much to explore. Waterfalls, horseback riding, totally incredible food, Colombian culture, and so much more…chocolate making, sugar making, Qi Gong, Yoga, massage, accupuncture…and the list goes on.

    Offering authentic, traditional Cofan Ayahuasca ceremonies, facilitated by guides and elders with years of experiences and an amazing crew of compassionate and considerate staff, along with an integrative consultation process throughout the entire retreat to set intentions as a human family, and to help everything make sense and feel practical –

    I felt completely safe here, to go to the depths of what has been preventing me from feeling happy in my life. I was able to look at my childhood traumas with clarity, to see the contradicting beliefs I’ve held that have kept me from opening my heart to loving myself. I met my inner-child and connected with him in a way like I never have before. I am so proud of myself – I feel clean – I feel amazing!

    I struggled since I was a young boy with addictions and other issues, here I made the choice to stop smoking, to change my relationship to my human family and myself, and to take responsibility for my life – all the hardest things I’ve ever done.

    Now, being back to everyday life it gets tough at times and things come up, but I trust myself to get through it – and now I have the knowledge and tools I need to know how. The work that is done here is difficult and challenging but it is so worth it. The rewards are beyond words.

    THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU !

  • theflyingdolphin
    theflyingdolphin
    September 19, 2016 at 6:13 pm

    It’s hard to put into words Steven & Brandy’s retreat. Here are a few : Enlightening, powerful, mind blowing, hard work, rewarding, clarity, and a overwhelming feeling of love! I would say Steven puts so much energy into facilitating this spiritual retreat more than any other facilitator that I have ever worked with. I am blown away at his determination, perseverance, and endless support he brings towards each participant. My biggest advice for any participant questioning taking this retreat is TRUST! I can say whole heartedly that Steven and Brandy’s heart is in the most loving and supportive place and knowing that you will get so much more out of this! What I have observed from participants in the past is; difficulties and struggles arise from a lack of trust. For my experience when I trusted and surrendered to Steven and Brandy so much beauty, love and clarity came to me. I highly recommend this retreat for anybody who is willing to release their fears, to look at the face on and truly believe that they are the most beautiful, loving and amazing human being on this earth. Happiness awaits you….search inside and you will find so much beauty. I will add it doesn’t always come easy…it is hard work, but so worth it in the end!

    Here is a little about Colombia and the location:
    The property in Colombia is magical! It is located in an amazing green lush valley with farms between forest and mountains. You are far away from civilization, but moments away from beautiful waterfalls, and a blue jewel; the powerful Rio Magdalena. I have traveled a lot but the people of Colombia are so generous and welcoming. You will eat the most delicious fruit and juices that are grown locally and absolutely organic! I would love the opportunity to go back to Colombia and especially back to HomoLuminous Retreat Centre.

  • bgauthier1
    bgauthier1
    September 17, 2016 at 10:18 pm

    In the few years leading up to my Homoluminous retreat experience I found myself starting to lose my fire for life. I was slowly developing a “what’s the point” attitude and it was leading me into a very sad and hopeless place. It’s been just over six months now since my retreat experience and my outlook couldn’t be more different. I’ve got all the reason in the world now to have a perspective on life that won’t give up trying to see the good, striving relentlessly to be my best. My fire for life is back and the rewards from living this way keep on unfolding with each passing day. Thank you so much Homoluminous retreats for helping me begin to see.

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