Private retreats are designed as deeply personal journeys, meeting you exactly where you are on your path. Set in the sacred mountains of southern Ecuador, these immersions create a safe, intimate space for healing, reflection, and renewal. Each retreat is shaped around your intentions — whether you are drawn to San Pedro, Ayahuasca, Wilka, or traditional Andean healing practices — so you can move at your own pace and receive the guidance your soul is seeking.

Why choose a private retreat?

In a private setting, the focus is entirely on your process. Whether you are seeking healing, clarity, reconnection with spirit, or support as you step into a new chapter of life, this is your sacred space.

Each experience is co-created according to your intentions, emotional state, and physical needs.

Possible elements include:

Ayahuasca, San Pedro + Wilka ceremonies (night + day)
Cacao and/or Hape ceremonies
Shamanic cleansings (limpias)
Plant baths for energetic cleansing
Herbal medicine tailored to your body
Guided meditation + movement practices
Workshops based on your needs, such as nervous system regulation and connecting with intuition
Massages (optional)
Spa access on site
Hikes to sacred mountains
Visits to rivers and waterfalls
Time for rest, journaling, and reflection
Local excursions and nature immersion

You may come alone, with a partner, or as a small group.

Accommodations, all meals, transportation during the retreat, ceremonies, and excursions are included.

Option 1: Private San Pedro ceremonies or retreats with Katie

Private and small-group San Pedro (Huachuma) ceremonies and personalized healing retreats are available for those seeking deep connection, clarity, and restoration in nature.

These experiences unfold slowly and with care, guided by the wisdom of San Pedro and supported by traditional healing practices, herbal medicine, and the natural beauty of southern Ecuador.

You may join for a single ceremony or create a private retreat lasting 2 to 12 days, depending on your needs and availability.

Pricing (USD)

$388 / night

Example: 7 day (6 night) retreat: $2333

Option 2: Private Ayahuasca, Wilka + San Pedro retreat + ceremonies

This is a deep ceremonial immersion with San Pedro, Ayahuasca, and Wilka. It can be 1:1, for couples, or for a small group, working with both Katie and Taita Miguel. Taita Miguel leads the Ayahuasca and Wilka ceremonies, and Katie leads the San Pedro ceremonies.

These personalized healing retreats are for those seeking deep connection, clarity, and restoration in nature. You can choose which medicines you would like to work with, as well as the number of ceremonies.

These experiences are held slowly and with care, guided by sacred plants and supported by traditional healing practices, herbal medicine, and the natural beauty of southern Ecuador.

You may join for a single ceremony or create a private retreat lasting 2 to 12 days, depending on your needs and availability.

Pricing for retreats (USD):

$466 / night

7 days / 6 nights: $2800

Booking and personalization

Every journey is unique. Together, we co-create the duration, medicines, focus, and rhythm of your experience. Fill out the form below and we will connect with you personally.

If there is no reply within 3 days, please email.

1. Fill out the application below

2. Set up a time for a video call

3. Choose dates and make a deposit

Flexible payment plans are available

Are these retreats right for me?

These retreats may be right for you if you feel a strong inner call to:

Heal emotional, physical, spiritual, or ancestral wounds
Connect with sacred plant medicines in a respectful, traditional way
Explore your inner world with courage, humility, and curiosity
Awaken your intuition, clarity, and purpose
Receive guidance from nature, spirit, and your higher self
Release what no longer serves you and remember who you truly are

You do not need prior plant medicine experience — only an open heart, a willingness to surrender, and deep respect for the process.

These retreats are held in a safe, supportive container guided by experienced facilitators and traditional medicine keepers.

How should I prepare?

More important than physical diet is arriving with an open heart and open mind, ready to surrender, release old habits, and make room for the light. Meditation and journaling are encouraged, and you are invited to come prepared for whatever experience you need to have.

For the physical diet, please avoid red meat, alcohol, and any pharmaceutical or recreational drugs for at least 10 days before arrival. It is also recommended to avoid or limit dairy, fermented foods, caffeine, onion and garlic, and unhealthy sugary, fatty, processed foods.

Why choose a private retreat over a group retreat?

This is a personal choice, but many people prefer having the full focus of the space on their own process. It is not selfish — it simply helps ensure that the energy is directed toward you. You may also feel less distracted by other guests and their journeys, which can be especially supportive for deep healing. It can also be a beautiful and intimate experience to share with a partner.

How do we get there?

The retreat location is in Malacatos, Loja province, Ecuador. The easiest route is to fly to Quito airport, then take a flight with Aeroregional to Loja airport. From there, a taxi can be arranged to bring you to the retreat for $45 total one way.

Another option is to fly to Guayaquil airport and then take a bus to Loja, followed by another bus or taxi to Malacatos. The bus journey from Guayaquil to Loja takes about 8 hours.

What is the weather like?

The weather is beautiful year-round, and the area is known as “eternal spring.” Temperatures are usually around 75F (23C). The rainy season runs from October to April, with rain typically every few days. The rest of the year is generally sunny.

What should I bring?

Shorts, pants, t-shirts, sweaters, sweat pants, rain jacket, hiking shoes, swim suit
Bug spray can be helpful, as there are some mosquitoes, but otherwise there are not many bugs
Hat
Sunscreen
Small change/bills
Journal

Do you help with integration?

Yes. Three private integration sessions are included after the retreat. These sessions cover ways to integrate the messages and lessons received, along with guided meditations and guided journaling.

Rapé (Hapé) ceremony in Malacatos