For seasons when the usual ways stop answering
Burnout that rest doesn't seem to touch
When rest stops helping, what's needed is not more rest but depth. The retreat is a space where you don't have to hold anything together for a while.
A mind that will not switch off
Nights of icaros and days of silence give the mind something it rarely gets: permission to stop.
Lost clarity about what comes next
Deep inner work has a way of showing what matters, without anyone telling you what that should be.
Old patterns repeating themselves
Patterns are easier to see from a distance. The circle, the diet and the ceremonies give you that distance.
A season of change asking for depth
Some transitions deserve a marker: a clear before and after. This is one way to give your change that weight.
This is an experience and a process — not a treatment, and not a substitute for one.
Clarity. A meeting with yourself. Letting go of what no longer serves. Our guests speak about it in their own words — their stories are below.
We offer a space and a guide. The work — and what it opens — is yours. We make no promises of outcomes.
The tradition
A living Shipibo lineage
The Shipibo people of the Peruvian Amazon carry one of the oldest ceremonial plant traditions on Earth. At the centre of each night is the icaro — a sung map of the work, passed from maestro to maestro for generations.
Ceremonies are held in the traditional way: at night, in silence and candlelight, with the maestro singing personally for each guest. The maestro works with each person individually — this is the heart of the Shipibo way.
Every guest completes a health screening before joining. We begin with care, not with ceremony.
Four things we refuse to compromise
Personal work with the maestro
An icaro sung for you. The maestro's individual reading and one-on-one guidance — not a stage show for a crowd.
True intimacy
Up to 10 guests — where most retreats gather 15–20. Space to speak with the maestro, and space to be silent.
First in Asia
The first retreat in Asia devoted entirely to the Shipibo tradition.
Body and spirit together
The traditional Shipibo diet, plant teachers woven into the menu, and quiet days built for integration.
Five days, one path inward
Arrival
Settling into the villa, opening circle, meeting the maestro.
First ceremony
A day of preparation and rest. Ceremony begins after nightfall.
Second ceremony
Morning sharing circle, quiet hours, the second night of work.
Third ceremony
Personal time with the maestro. The deepest night of the retreat.
Integration & closing
Integration circle, grounding, departure.
A small circle, facilitators present through every night, and nothing rushed — this is what makes the space feel carefully held.
Rafael — a hereditary Shipibo curandero
Born into a family of maestros in the Peruvian Amazon, Rafael carries the Young Serpent line — a living Shipibo lineage. He has walked this path for 33 years.
“The plants taught my grandfather, my father, and then me. I sing the icaros the way they were sung to me — for one person at a time, never for a crowd.”
Held by experienced hands
Alongside the maestro, the circle is held by two facilitators, each with more than ten years of ceremony experience — one facilitator for every three guests.
Out of respect for the privacy of the space, we introduce the team in person.
Care & screening
A curated circle
We choose our guests as carefully as our guests choose us. Every application passes an individual health review before a seat is confirmed.
- A mandatory health questionnaire before anything else
- Certain medications and conditions are incompatible with the work — we review each case personally
- Incompatible medications are tapered in advance, with guidance and enough time
- Full preparation guide shared once screening is cleared
This is a ceremonial practice, not a medical service — full scope and disclaimer at the bottom of this page.
The work begins before you arrive
One to two weeks before the retreat: a gentle traditional diet, abstaining from alcohol and certain foods, and time to set your intention.
A structured process with a guide at every step — not a leap in the dark.
The Shipibo table
Delicious, wholesome meals prepared in line with the traditional Shipibo diet — and plant teachers woven gently into the menu, the way the tradition intends.
Private villas in the heart of Bali
A private room for every guest, a dedicated ceremony space, gardens and silence. The exact location is shared after booking — privacy is part of the design.
What our guests say
We stay in touch
A one-hour integration call within a month of the retreat, and guidance on carrying the work into daily life. The ceremony is one night; integration is where it becomes yours.
Four transparent steps
You feel the readiness — take your time with it.
Read the contraindications above, honestly.
Write to us on WhatsApp — or book a call if you'd rather talk first. The call is a warm door, not a requirement.
Reserve your seat with a $2,000 deposit. The balance is settled at the villa.
- 4 nights in a private luxury villa
- 3 traditional Shipibo ceremonies
- Personal attention from the maestro — an icaro sung for you
- All meals — traditional Shipibo diet
- Health screening and preparation guidance
- 1-hour integration call after the retreat
- Massage — on request, included
Deposit $2,000. The balance is settled at the villa.
- 100% deposit refund — cancellation 30+ days before the retreat
- 50% refund — cancellation 14–30 days before
- Later — your seat can be passed to another person
Payment details are confirmed personally in WhatsApp — there is no online checkout on this page.
Talk to us first
A 30-minute private call — no pressure, no script. Ask about the maestro, the medicine of the Shipibo, the villa, your own situation. Ten seats in the circle; we hope you walk this path with us.
Asked before every retreat
Is this my first time — is that okay?
Yes. Most of our guests are meeting the tradition for the first time. The small circle and personal attention exist exactly for this.
I take medication. Can I join?
It depends on the medication. Disclose everything in the screening — some require tapering in advance, some are incompatible. We review every case individually.
Is it physically demanding?
The nights are long and the process can be intense. The days are built for rest, and facilitators are present through every ceremony.
What about confidentiality?
No photos of guests, no names shared, and the villa's location is disclosed only after booking.
What languages are spoken?
Ceremonies are held in the traditional way; facilitation is in English and Russian.
What if I need to cancel?
100% deposit refund 30+ days ahead, 50% at 14–30 days, later — pass your seat to someone else.
Food restrictions or allergies?
Tell us in the screening form — the kitchen adapts within the traditional diet.
Shipibo Sacred Path
Bali · 5 days · 3 ceremonies · $4,500 all inclusive