7 Day Transformational Plant Medicine Retreat-April 17th-24th

Ayampe, Ecuador

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Ayllu Medicina
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18 reviews
Apr 17 - 24, 2021
Group size: 9 - 12
7 Day Transformational Plant Medicine Retreat-April 17th-24th
Ayampe, Ecuador

Ayllu Medicina
  • Email address verified
18 reviews

Apr 17 - 24, 2021
Group size: 9 - 12

About this trip

 

~We believe that a new way of life is possible - one which embodies learning from the sacred medicines and spirits of Mother Earth.


~We believe water and food are medicine and life is a ceremony meant to be lived on purpose and in joy - together.


~We believe that the journey of healing begins in the pause.  We invite you to join us on this retreat - where we will pause together in sacred ceremony.


We believe everyone can transform their life, and are here to support you to do so through your journey. In this sacred plant medicine retreat, you will have the opportunity to explore the self and understand the true nature of your reality. The plant medicines are known to cleanse the mind, body, and spirit and are healing both physically and emotionally.  The master plants are here to assist you on your journey to begin the inner-work, to expand your consciousness, and to re-connect to all that is.


This plant medicine retreat is a unique opportunity to sit with and learn about ancient practices in a serene, tropical oasis in coastal Ecuador.  The experience is a retreat - meaning a time to withdraw from your everyday reality to reflect and bring more intention into your consciousness.  During this time of retreat, we will work to reorganize all the dimensions of our being into one direction - including our body, mind, emotion, and energy.


Included are traditional ceremonies with Ayahuasca, San Pedro, and Tobacco medicines, sweat lodges, shamanic drum journeys, individual healings and cleanses, womb wisdom circle, holistic health and nutrition workshop, yoga and meditation, and nature and beach walks.


Your experience will be guided by Aime and Hwaneetah.  Their purpose in this world is to share medicine, prayers,  music, and intention for healing with whoever is called to share in this journey. With their beautiful medicine music, resonant prayers, and heart-opening medicine, these two healers are well-known in the region and will guide you in a life-changing healing process. Aime and Hwaneetah speak fluent English, Spanish, and French and have been working with medicine for over 20 years and holding sweat lodges and ceremonies for 15 years. 


Our 7-day Plant Medicine Retreat will be a calm and quaint introduction to working with these sacred plant medicines in a safe and beautiful environment.  This retreat will be held at Bromelia Lodge, a healing sanctuary hidden in a forest,  at the bottom of a mountain near Manglaralto, Ecuador. It's four kilometers from the main beach road, minutes from the Ocean, and less than 10 minutes away from Montañita, the world-famous surf town and nightlife capital of South America. 


We invite you to join Ayllu Medicina, our medicine family and transform your life with intention and guidance for healing on this retreat.

What’s included

  • Opening Fire Ceremony
    Call to the four winds & directions to set our main intention for the work to be done, reconnecting w/ the Sacred Fire of our heart. Reléase old patterns & unwanted energies with a Tobacco cleanse.
  • Sweat Lodge Ceremonies
    We sit with intention and experience purification during sweat lodge. Through therapeutic herbs, steam, song, & prayer, we release stress, muscle tension, and detoxify the mind, body and soul.
  • 2 Ayahuasca Ceremonies
    Experience profound healing and shifts in your psyche allowing you to take responsibility for any issues in your life which may have resulted in dis-ease or emotional psycho/spiritual imbalances.
  • 1 San Pedro Temescal
    Open your heart to the world and receive the power to make positive changes through the help of the energetically masculine healing medicine of San Pedro (Huachuma).
  • Orientation Video Call
    This is a chance for introductions as well as to discuss your intentions, receive guidance, and answer any questions you may have about how to prepare, the location, agenda, or the ceremonies.
  • Daily Yoga & Meditation
    Optional Daily Yoga and Meditation classes led by certified Yogis aligned with our greater mission for healing.
  • Accomodation
    Private rustic style bungalows with private bathrooms, hot water and balconies overlooking the sea OR shared and private rooms located in the main bungalow structure with ocean and jungle views.
  • 3 Daily Nourishing Meals
    Enjoy the best Manabi cuisine on the coast! Our local chefs provide meals aligned with the retreat, which includes fresh fish, fruits, & healthy nourishing foods to support you during the week.
  • Healthy Snacks
    Our kitchen will be ready to provide you with local tropical fresh fruits, smoothies, juices, and other homemade snacks throughout the day!
  • Alkalized Water
    You will have access to unlimited anti-oxidant rich, electrolyzed, hydrogen-rich alkalized water throughout the week. You will notice the immediate health benefits of drinking this living water!
  • Medicine Song Workshop
    Bring your favorite instrument if you have one or borrow ours! We will share songs throughout the week and you will have a chance to connect with your inner and unique voice. No experience required :)
  • Womb Wisdom Circle
    Heal balance and activate secondary functions of the Womb. Learn how to work with your cycles naturally, aligning with the movement of the starz and wisdom of our grandmothers.
  • Wholistic Nutrition
    This is a chance to learn about how to integrate your transformation with wholistic nutrition, health, & wellness.

What’s not included

  • Flights
    Fly into Guayaquil or Manta Airport.
  • Airport pickup
    We will arrange transportation for you via taxi. Rates are between $60-$100 depending on location.

Available Packages

Shared Two Story Cabin

Every room has a large balcony and a hammock providing you with the perfect space to relax and take in the natural surroundings. The rooms are spacious, all of them have a private bathroom with hot water, ceiling fan, and air conditioning. Double, large glass and screen doors and windows on all rooms allow you to bring nature in and keep the bugs out. INCLUDES

  • Wi-fi, AC, and ceiling fan
  • private bathrooms with hot water 
  • 1 double bed and 1 single bed
  • Reiki energized drinking water, coffee, and tea

** Please note if you wish to share a room with another guest, choose from the add-on option for "Double Occupancy". 

$1,700
Deposit: $300

Available options

Itinerary

Day 1
Landing

Arriving and settling into the space. 


2 pm Orientation of the space and land.


Opening Fire Ceremony 


 Dinner

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Ayllu Medicina
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- In our Ayllu Medicina community, we believe that a new way of life is possible -living in peace, love, dignity, and joy. - We believe in reconnecting the elements, fire, wind, Earth, and water to understand your own inner nature. - We believe everything is medicine, from food and water to music and meditation. Life is a ceremony to be enjoyed with intention. - We believe that the journey of healing begins by taking a pause and looking inside. Our plant medicine retreats on the coast of Ecuador are here to help you do this.

Reviews

Hello! I just wanted to say thank you to my Ayllu Medicina family! This is my second year attending the plant medicine retreat. It was such a beautiful journey. I felt like the plant medicine was able to go a little bit deeper this year. I felt like there was so much healing and love around granmpa fire. and like this awareness of the divine universal life force that is already inside of us is really heightened and we connect even stronger to our true whole worthy authentic selves that we came on this planet to be. I will come here again and again for sure. The Ayllu family provides such a safe and beautiful container to hold space and give as much love as possible. Thank you fam! 🤍🤍
By Stephanie I for Medicine of the Heart Retreat on Dec 05, 2023
What a life changing experience! So much love and care all around! Ayllu Medicina is the place to go for a total reset, the magic in each ceremony can only be attributed to everyone's devotion to plant medecine. They are so well prepared to make anyone feel safe in an enjoyable environment. The food is amazing and nutritious, the music will transport anyone on a voyage which will be impossible to forget! The yoga and meditation practices are fun, yet very effective. I have no words to express my gratitude towards Ayllu Medicina and highly recommend to anyone who needs a reset or just looking for clarity. Gracias milles! 🫶🏼
By Amelie G for Meditation & Plant Medicine Retreat on Dec 04, 2023
This experience is hard to articulate. The team consists of absolute professionals who are utterly devoted to the cause. If you're considering plant medicine there's no better place than Ayllu Medicina.
By Jonas N for Meditation & Plant Medicine Retreat on Nov 29, 2023
This experience was so beautiful, in every way. Even from before I arrived, I already felt so taken care of. A week of plant medicine is such a transformative time, with both vulnerability and powerful rebirth, and it's vital to be in a spiritually, physically, and emotionally safe atmosphere with guides you can trust completely as your personal process unfolds. Ayllu is that place, that community. This was my second retreat with them and I would recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone who feels called! You will be in the BEST of hands, receive a true abundance of wisdom, and somewhere in between day 1 and day 7 - meet yourself in a completely new way, with true and absolute love. The other pluses - beautiful location, delicious healthy food, comfy accommodations, incredible soul-filling music, the perfect balance throughout the week's schedule, and a community you'll feel part of for life!
By Lauren B for Women's Power Plant Medicine Retreat on Jun 21, 2023
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The team, the community, the LOVE that exists at the core of Ayllu Medicina - is second to absolutely none. The week with Aime, Hwaneetah, Mika, Jillian, Emma, Drew & more was one of the most profound, life-changing, and LIFE GIVING weeks of my life. In fact, it was the most profound week of my life. You have never felt so held, so cared for, & so welcomed like you have with this familia. The attention to detail, the programming, and the reverence for nature - our nature - will leave an impact on you for the rest of your life. Do yourself a favor and give yourself permission to be re-birthed. To be transformed from the inside out.
By Kyle D for Medicine & Meditation Retreat on Apr 24, 2023
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Ayllu Medicina is an incredible place with an incomparable family that makes these life-changing retreats possible. If you have considered plant medicines and are trying to discover the place to do so, I cannot recommend their retreats highly enough. I've had the privilege to know Hwaneetah and Aimé since 2019 undergoing my first retreat with them and hoped I would have the opportunity to see them in future. The amazing group that has joined their efforts since then (Jillian, Mika, Vanessa, Emma, and the lovely family that helps care for the retreat space and meals) have helped create magical, comprehensive, and powerful retreat weeks that cannot be fully described in words but will certainly be felt if you have the good fortune to attend one. Wonderful facilities, food, yoga, sharing circles, and meditations are just the tip of the iceberg of the beautiful week you will experience. The ceremonies will speak for themselves in their power and beauty. I recommend Ayllu to all family and friends who ask about my experiences. Aho!
By Jaimie H on 26 Jul, 2023
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The team, the community, the LOVE that exists at the core of Ayllu Medicina - is second to absolutely none. The week with Aime, Hwaneetah, Mika, Jillian, Emma, Drew & more was one of the most profound, life-changing, and LIFE GIVING weeks of my life. In fact, it was the most profound week of my life. You have never felt so held, so cared for, & so welcomed like you have with this familia. The attention to detail, the programming, and the reverence for nature - our nature - will leave an impact on you for the rest of your life. Do yourself a favor and give yourself permission to be re-birthed. To be transformed from the inside out.
By Kyle D on 24 Apr, 2023
Eme and Juanita are an amazing team of shamans! I’ve had ceremonies before but never like the one I had thanks to them. They are incredibly in sink with powerful male and female energies. They are very knowledgeable and great musicians as well. They make you feel welcome from beginning to end and help you have a better understanding of your experience. Their words are always meaningful and wise. I look forward to meeting them again.
By Marcos A on 04 Dec, 2020