Ayahuasca $130 - $1,500

TerraMaya

São Bento, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting not just one, but two 7-day Ayahuasca retreats in winter 2022 at Terramaya! We are already SOLD OUT of the second retreat, but there’s still a chance to grab your spot in the first retreat! Make sure to book this week before early bird pricing ends!

Ayahuasca 7-day retreat Jan-Feb 2022

Hosted by Milli & Marcelo in the loving tradition of Norberto Jurasek

Retreat 1: 29 Jan – 6 Feb 2022

(Waitlist Only) Retreat 2: 12 Feb – 20 Feb 2022

$1350 Early Bird Pricing until November 5, 2021

(Retreat price will go up to $1475 USD on November 5)

Terramaya is a safe and loving place for inner exploration, self discovery and healing.

We at Terramaya are seekers of true connection and unity within our natural self. We share what we have: our music, our experience, our growth, our learnings and our medicine.

Terramaya is an isolated, off-grid retreat centre nestled within the mountains and rainforest of Brazil. The location offers an awe-inspiring opportunity to commune with wild, pristine nature and is blessed with natural springs and waterfalls.

The spiritual retreats are facilitated by:

Milli Moonstone has infused her musical knowledge as a professional singer and multi-instrumentalist with her appreciation for inner growth and spiritual healing. She has, for the past 15 years specialized her work in developing music as a tool for healing and transformation. She is also passionate about women’s healing and self-expression and is a teacher in tantric sacred sexuality. Along with her experience in music and tantra work, she is a certified life coach and trained in Compassionate Inquiry, a therapy modality developed by Gabor Mate. She incorporates all of her healing modalities along with 8 years of experience working with Norberto facilitating Ayahuasca ceremonies to create an expansive and uniquely one-of-a-kind ceremony experience.

Marcelo Bernardes is a professional musician and a multi-instrumentalist specializing in wind instruments. He seamlessly transitions from the clarinet, flute, saxophone, drums, and guitar to help guide the plant medicine through music. He has also worked with Ayahuasca for 40 years and is the leader of a Santo Diame church at Flor da Montanha for the past 35 years. Though he comes from a more traditional Santo Daime background, he has partnered with Milli and Norberto musically to support all different manifestations of healing and embraces this loose style of diverse ceremonial work here at Terramaya.

Norberto Jurasek, the original facilitator at Terramaya, guided ceremonies and individual sessions for more than two decades. His teacher, Baixinha took him under her wings at the young age of 21 into the Santo Daime church and taught him how to work with Ayahuasca. Through her guidance and encouragement, he branched out of the traditional ways of the church in Brazil and traveled internationally to learn many other therapeutic modalities to incorporate alongside this plant medicine. After years of study in India and Germany, he became a certified psychotherapist in Bioenergetic Analysis, a certified breathwork facilitator, and studied in guiding meditation. All of this expertise incorporated with Ayahuasca sprouted the birth of an entirely new and unique way of healing, taking in the best elements of the ancient plant medicine while blending in the latest therapeutic methods of today. He spent decades facilitating this style of work both internationally and at Terramaya for thousands of people, helping facilitate the growth and transformation of countless people along the way. To the loss of many, he left his physical body at the age of 45 on March 13, 2020, leaving his legacy to Milli and Marcelo to continue on his lineage.

All helpers and assistants have years of experience in working with the sacred plant medicine Ayahuasca.

Reviews (17)

5.0 out of 5
Overall 5.0
  • lyd018
    lyd018
    December 31, 2022 at 10:53 pm

    If you are looking for a safe, trustworthy, reliable, cozy and intimate retreat with incredible music in pristine nature, this is the place. All I do is rave about how wonderful this centre is, and only wish that my dearest family, friends and anyone called to work with the medicine go to this centre to experience the magic of this place. As soon as I met the other retreat participants, they assured me that I was in the best hands and had made the best choice for my first ayahuasca retreat (I was the only one in the group who went by finding it on the internet). The TerraMaya retreat itself was heavenly and one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. Each person’s journey is unique and not always comfortable, but for me I describe that experience as pure presence and bliss. We had an intimate group of just 10 people. It felt like a family gathering, coming home and remembering. When the sun goes down, candles and a warm crackly fire are lit to illuminate the ceremony room. Everyone has access to cozy blankets and pillows. There is a toilet conveniently close to the ceremony room. Help and support is always there whenever you need it. Evening dinner is also by candlelight. Milli’s acoustic music caresses your soul in ways that can only be experienced. The surrounding nature is immaculate, filled with crystal clear water, lush green mountains and divine waterfalls. There is even one accessible during ceremonies! The accommodations are rustic and the land is rugged so you should be in good shape to attend. There is an uphill hike of about 20 minutes to reach the centre. It is well worth it. One of things I liked most about TerraMaya is how free it was (not too strict about anything as long as you’re not hurting yourself or others) and how they went out of their way to make sure we all felt completely at home. Example: Usually after the ceremonies I was not in the mood for food, but TerraMaya staff made it clear that it was perfectly acceptable to make a plate of food to eat later (even in the middle of the night!) which I TOTALLY appreciated. The food was simple, healthy and tasty. Kitchen staff were lovely and accommodating. I am forever grateful to TerraMaya. I can’t wait to continue this journey and see where it leads.

    Note: This comment had been edited to correct over-punctualization, but has otherwise been left in its original form.

  • monsterfuzzball
    monsterfuzzball
    July 18, 2020 at 1:30 pm

    One of the most profound, beautiful and life changing moments of my existence…through Milli and Norberto I experienced the Divine. Love in a cup…an experience I would wish for every human being!

  • RoryC
    RoryC
    April 22, 2020 at 4:40 pm

    Terramaya is one of the hidden natural wonders of the world. It’s a little oasis tucked in the hills of the atlantic forest with waterfalls, natural pools, lush vegetation, hiking paths, iridescent butterflies, tropical fruit that falls to the ground, and their pet white shepherds that roam the property like magical beings.

    It’s against this backdrop where you learn to heal and reconnect with yourself and others. My partner and I have worked with Milli and her late-husband Norberto for a few years, but at Terramaya the work is especially powerful. You’re in the vine’s backyard. We were able to go deep last January because of where we were and who was guiding us. Trust is so key with medicine work, and we trust Milli completely. I know forty other people who feel the same. It’s transformed our lives.

  • mari
    mari
    April 4, 2020 at 2:17 am

    TerraMaya

    A slice of heaven on earth.
    I sit looking, hearing, feeling,
    caught in the web of life.
    Undisturbed by the ceaseless
    roar of human noise.
    Listening to the sounds of the jungle
    as the birds sing and
    the frogs drum and
    the spring water flows.
    Our ears and eyes are full
    as we are cradled in the web of life.
    Here we are bound
    by the light of the sun and moon,
    dancing in the rhythms of nature.

    Where better to drink natures medicine? TerraMaya with her beauty and purity supports the medicine in you as you accept the gift of transformation that plant medicine is here to give you.

    Millie Moonstone is the resident musician and caretaker of TerreMaya. As a classically trained professional musician her music provides an indelible richness to every ceremony. Millie has been offering musical workshops and providing her transcendental music in plant ceremonies for many years. Her workshops are for musicians and non-musicians who simply want to explore their potential musical expression. Millie is a master at helping people to build their musical confidence and abilities.

  • erica
    erica
    April 3, 2020 at 12:58 am

    The week that I spent at Terramaya a couple of months ago must be one of the most profoundly beautiful experiences of my life in so many ways. Thinking back to it fills my heart with gratitude and warmth, and I am incredibly happy to have discovered plant medicine under the guidance of Milli and Norberto. I felt so safe, supported and welcomed by this land and this loving community. The location surrounded by rainforests, mountains and waterfalls is just incredible, and there are simply no words to describe the magical beauty of Milli’s music… I would very highly recommend Terramaya to anyone who feels called and I look forward to going back one day.

  • Italo Cerqueira
    Italo Cerqueira
    March 31, 2020 at 2:20 pm

    Thank you Millie, Norberto and all volunteers at Terramaya.

    At Terramaya I had my first encounter with Ayahuasca together with my wife, it was a truly life changing experience for both of us. I was received by the most kind and loving people that made me feel at home right way. Our group had several people that had been at Terramaya before which made me feel safe and secure. The volunteer folks were amazing and never hesitated in helping and comforting us in any way. I left Terramaya looking forward to come back and excited to share my experience with people that I love. I was fortunate to meet Norberto, the most genuine and blessed soul that wondered on this planet and now rests in peace, you and your wise words will never be forgotten. Thank you Millie for opening your home and heart to me and many others, music guided me into a journey that I cannot express in mere words.

    Life. Health. Happiness. Open Paths. Health in the body. Peace in the spirit. Love in the heart.

    It is this that we wish for all our brothers and all our sisters.

  • Sarahnats
    Sarahnats
    March 31, 2020 at 9:42 am

    Terramaya may well be my favorite place on this beautiful planet! The land is abundant with life, gorgeous waterfalls, fresh drinking water from the mountain streams, and beautiful hikes through the forest.

    The ceremonies are beautiful, full of love and music among a beautiful community. This work with Milli and Norberto has changed my life completely and opened my heart in ways I couldn’t possibly have imagined a decade ago.

    I would highly recommend this place to anyone who’s looking for a safe place to discover your inner being.

  • haleyharkin
    haleyharkin
    March 30, 2020 at 3:04 pm

    I have been to terramaya more than 5 times now. It is a sacred and very special place. Milli is an angel who has fully embodied the divine. Her songs and space she creates is so unique. Very community and connection oriented workshops that has a very unique feeling. Pure love! Nature wraps you in her arms there and is my favorite way to do the medicine. Highly recommend it it will blow you away! The best gift you can give yourself is going to Terramaya.

  • marjar
    marjar
    March 30, 2020 at 2:13 pm

    My 10 day retreat with Milli at Terramaya was as near perfection as I could’ve imagined. I’d participated with her in other locations but this trip to the “mother land” was absolutely magnificent. The medicine itself is so pure and sweet, a heart opener that’s easy to drink and Milli herself has the gift of music that further enhances the entire experience. I felt so at home, so safe and so held, by the land itself, by the medicine, and by the music and Milli. The valleys and mountains and waterfalls are breathtaking and I can’t wait to return. HIGHLY highly highly recommend.

  • Natasha
    Natasha
    September 4, 2019 at 5:57 pm

    Whoever is reading this now: You Found Your Place. Look no further.
    Many are on a daily search for the meaning, meeting many gurus on the way, many shamans, healers, priests, witches, ‘messengers of god’, whoever they are called. Once you meet Norberto & Millie, you never leave. Amongst the majority of spiritually opened people, Norberto modestly calls himself as a Facilitator. And he is a true Facilitator for your own light to shine upon your life and for you to become a shaman of your own reality. This is the widom which runs through every detail in the world of TerraMaya.
    Norberto has a heart of gold. So much kindness, softness, strength, wisdom, knowledge, and adequacy. You can share a great laugh as much as confide in deepest sorrow. You can really fully trust him. And his other half Millie is a very strong, beautiful, magnificent woman who walks bare feet most of the time in the jungle. She is also a professional musician, playing so many instruments. The quality of the sound is top-notch, sometimes using technologies & stereo speakers around to bring the music even deeper into your psyche.
    TerraMaya is a very interesting place. You feel instantly safe, even though the location is quite remote and private. Here you can really scream. Norberto managed to combine an authentic off-grid leaving with some notes of jungle-style-comfort. You have your own hut with one wall made of glass, your private compostable toilet and a shower with a (wait for it..) … hot tub with a burner to warm the water. All solar panels charged. Norberto surely has the style.
    Surroundings form your very own, large attraction park. Waterfalls minutes away, spring water creek, mini ponds, unexplored caves (go there! they are called ‘unexplored’ for a reason), mountains with an absolutely epic natural monument Peito do Pombo and a full-on show of our MilkyWay ring.
    If you happen to attend one of Norberto&Millie’ workshops: the quality of ayahuasca is very high and Norberto knows how to really serve it in the best way by ‘building up’ your experience gradually. Even as an experienced aya lover, you will appreciate the grace of Norberto’s works.
    It’s all the combination of high quality, safety, attention to details, organization, nourishing&elaborate food, music, and so much real love, this is what makes TerraMaya a place you come once and never leave.
    xNatashax

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