Questions people ask before they come.

The truth of the matter is that a good master plant dieta will usually be extremely difficult at least once, with ongoing tests over the duration. It will push you to your limits, but this is what allows you to grow. What matters is that you are in a safe container that facilitates positive change, which is what we have created through our health and safety screening, pre-preparation, onsite measures and ongoing post-jungle integration support. Any additional questions on specifics can be asked and clarified directly with us.

A fair question anywhere. The centre is owned and run by the Shipibo family themselves. Marisela leads every ceremony with Francisco, both of whom have extensive traditional training and lineage. The whole retreat fee goes to the family and integration is included and supported by donations made after the experience. And before you commit, you talk with a real person who has no commission incentive to ‘just close deals’ and will tell you honestly if it seems like this is not the right fit.

Yes. What matters is sincerity and a willingness to take it seriously.

Safety comes first, not last. Everyone completes a health and safety intake before travelling and not everyone is cleared to attend. Cameron has completed various training, including Ayahuasca Safety training with ICEERS, and works with Marisela to conduct initial health screening and ensure anyone who comes will be mentally, physically and energetically safe. Any particular ailments or concerns can be discussed directly and considered before any formal commitments are made from any party. All we ask is that you are fully honest and transparent in the initial consultation.

Possibly, but never on your own without guidance from your prescribing doctor. Some medications are not safe to take with Ayahuasca and any change must be made responsibly, under the guidance of your licensed medical practitioner/provider and in good time before you travel. We talk it through carefully on the call and a suitable treatment plan will be made before any formal commitments if necessary.

Yes. A female maestra leads, her daughters and sons work alongside her and the women of the family are present through daily life at the centre. Ceremonies are never held by one person alone, groups are small and there will always be a woman on site to support.

See the home page for the full answer on what is expected of you.

The exact restrictions depend on your plants and the maestra will be specific with you before you travel. Generally speaking though: plain food with minimal salt, sugar, oil and spice, no pork, no red meat, no recreational drugs (including alcohol), no other plant medicines, no sex and minimal social stimulation. Other specific restrictions will be given throughout, but rest-assured that advice on what you CAN do and have will also be given.

Surprisingly good meals 2–3 times a day. Fresh fish, chicken, rice, oats, juices, honey, vegetables and fruits. Portions are a good size to give you strength for the diet, but please be aware that sometimes you will be required to fast or eat very little to support your diet.

This depends on the length of stay and progress of your dieta. Usually it is four ceremonies in a ten-day dieta and around ten during a thirty-day dieta, but the quantity and scheduling follows your dieta rather than a fixed timetable.

Usually ten days, two weeks or a month in the jungle. However, you will actually still be in dieta once you leave, and restrictions will apply to allow the plant connection to root and flourish. This can be anywhere from a few weeks to many months depending on the plants dieted. Lengths will always be confirmed before a dieta is opened.

Please see the home page for more information on cost and where the money goes.

You fly into Lima, Peru, then get an internal flight to Pucallpa. There, you are collected at the airport and driven to the retreat, around 45 minutes away. If flight times are not conducive, we will help book hotels, which have complementary airport pickups and drop-offs, so there is nothing to figure out on your own.

Private, safe and simple: your own well-built tambo that stands strong in the Amazonian weather. It’s as safe as can be and measures are taken to keep animals away, but please note that small animals (e.g. frogs and spiders) can sometimes enter the tambo, which is the nature of the jungle. You do however have a bed and mosquito net, your own bathroom and shower, mosquito repellent, a desk and bottled water.

Ongoing integration support is provided for the entire length of your dieta. Marisela will also support with energetic healings and alignments from afar. Before you travel, there are three one-hour preparation calls with Cameron. Afterwards, there are three to six structured integration calls, depending on the length of your post-dieta, plus ongoing ad-hoc support as and when needed. Additional tools, techniques and knowledge are also provided for strengthening the dieta and maximising the rewards.

You book a conversation below. Choose a time, complete the short health and safety intake we send you, and we talk about whether this is genuinely the right fit. No pressure at any point.