What are you really looking for?
Maybe it’s clarity, or a private reset. A little less war with yourself. Maybe a life transition is asking for attention, or you’re coming from a place of genuine curiosity. Whatever it is, we can’t find the answer for you: that part is on you.
What we offer is our delicate care, shaped by years of facilitating shamanic circles, a rare chance to connect with a living Amazonian lineage, nourishing food, and the space to do the work, carefully held, in real comfort.
Rafael — a hereditary Shipibo curandero
An Indigenous Amazonian people from Peru, the Shipibo are keepers of one of the oldest living shamanic traditions, their knowledge of the sacred master plants is carried through families for generations.
Maestro Rafael works alongside two facilitators, trained in the Shipibo tradition, each with 10+ years in Amazonian ceremonial practice, supporting your journey with presence and care.
Deep work with your intention
August 24–28, 2026 · Bali
Day 1 · Settling in
Arriving at a private estate villa deep in the Bali jungle, your base for the days ahead. Lunch together, sharing circle, your first meeting with the maestro. As night falls, the 1st ceremony begins, and with it, the Shipibo dieta, the traditional plant diet that supports the work.
Day 2 · Going deeper
Daytime rest, private time with the shaman & rapé. After sunset, we gather in the sacred circle for the 2nd and deepest ceremony.
Day 3 · Rest & rejuvenate
The jungle, the pool, food made to nourish, a massage on request, and a traditional Amazonian plant bath, a day for deep physical integration.
Day 4 · The closing ceremony
The 3rd and final ceremony. After sunset, the circle gathers one last time, and by morning, the Shipibo dieta closes, and the work of the week settles into place.
Day 5 · Farewell
A slow breakfast together, and a final circle to share what you're carrying home.
Walking the Shipibo Sacred Path, you have the full support of experienced facilitators and a shaman born into the lineage.
The dieta
A dieta tailored to you, within the traditional Shipibo diet.
Not a menu, a way to enter your experience truly prepared. The dieta is what lets you go deep in ceremony.
Fresh, flavourful food, within the Shipibo diet.
Not sure yet? Let’s talk
Care & screening
Before your seat is reserved, you’ll go through a health screening, by call or text messaging, whichever suits you. We’ll talk through your situation and intention, your health, and any medications you take.
It’s how we see whether we’re the right fit for each other, and how we look after you and keep the circle small and intimate.
Undisclosed information increases the risks of the whole group so Let’s be honest with each other. Full honesty keeps you and the circle safe. See the full list →
Integration · Aftercare
Preparation · 2–4 weeks before. Once you’re through screening, you receive a full guide and begin easing certain foods out of your diet, red meat, fermented foods, and a few others. This is also the time to set your intention.
Shipibo Sacred Path Retreat · August 24–28, 2026. Three ceremonies with the plant teachers and the maestro. At each, a personal icaro, sung in the Shipibo language, shaped by Rafael around your process and your intention.
Integration · within a month after. A one-hour integration call, support in turning what surfaced into a real plan for your day-to-day life.
Why us
Where you’ll stay in 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.
In their words
You’ll be held
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.
What you need to know
Where and when does the retreat take place?
The retreat takes place August 24–28, 2026 at a private luxury villa in a quiet, secluded part of Bali, in a circle of up to 10 guests. The exact address and arrival details are shared once your booking is confirmed.
What does the fee include?
The fee is $4,500 per guest for 5 days / 4 nights, all inclusive: a private room at a luxury villa, three traditional ceremonies, individual work with the maestro, meals following the traditional Shipibo diet, massage on request, a preparation guide and call, and an integration call after the retreat. Flights and transfers are not included.
How does payment work?
A $2,000 deposit reserves your seat; the remaining $2,500 is paid on arrival day, before the first ceremony. We accept Wise, PayPal, Zelle and USDT. Payment and transfer fees are covered by the guest.
What if I cannot come? Is there a refund?
You receive a full refund when cancelling 30 or more days before the start, and a 50% refund at 14–30 days. Closer to the date, your seat can be transferred to another person in coordination with us. Transfer fees are covered by the guest.
Who leads the retreat?
The retreat is led by Rafael, a hereditary Shipibo maestro who has walked this path for 33 years, trained through years of strict plant dietas with elder masters. Alongside him works a team of facilitators trained within the Shipibo tradition, with 10+ years of experience.
Do I need prior experience?
No prior experience is needed, the retreat suits both first-time guests and experienced practitioners. You receive a detailed preparation guide before the start, the circle opens with a welcome gathering on arrival day, and everything you need to know comes to you gently, step by step.
How do you care for guests during the retreat?
Throughout the retreat you are fully looked after: meals are prepared within the traditional Shipibo diet, massage is arranged on request, and our team is on hand for whatever you need at the villa. During the sacred circles, the maestro and facilitators stay beside you, accompanying you through your deepest moments.
Are there any contraindications?
Yes. Certain psychiatric and cardiovascular conditions, recent surgery, pregnancy, and some medications (including SSRIs) are contraindications. There is no need to work this out on your own, our team holds a preliminary consultation and a health screening with every guest. Please disclose all medications and health details: full honesty is what keeps you and the circle well cared for.
How are guests selected?
After your application we hold a short private video call: we meet, talk through your intention and health background, and answer your questions. It is a two-way choice, you get to know us, and we preserve the intimacy of the ceremonial circle.
Is preparation and a special diet required?
Yes, for 7–10 days before the retreat: no alcohol, no red meat, no heavy or spicy food, no recreational substances. The full preparation guide, covering both the diet and inner preparation, is shared once your screening is complete.
What language is the retreat held in?
The retreat is held in English and Russian, facilitation and translation are included. Rafael speaks Spanish and Shipibo; the icaros are sung in Shipibo.
Can couples attend together?
Yes. When booking, we will ask whether you prefer a shared or separate rooms. During ceremony, each guest has their own place and mat in the shared space.
The fee
- 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
- Rapé and mapacho (sacred tobacco) ceremonies
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
Couples can choose to share a room, let us know when booking.
Prices are all-inclusive. Payment-provider fees (bank, card, crypto) are on the guest’s side.
Payment details are confirmed personally in WhatsApp — there is no online checkout on this page.
Reserve your seat
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.
Still deciding?
Still carrying a question that isn’t on this page? A private 30-minute call: ask anything in person, share what’s on your mind before the experience. No pressure, no selling, just a real conversation.
Ten seats. One circle.
Bali · 5 days · 3 ceremonies · $4,500 all inclusive