WOMEN’S AYAHUASCA RETREAT

Sisters of the Vine ~ 9-Day Retreat

A Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat for Women

Heal, Transform, and Reconnect with Your Inner Power in the Heart of the Amazon.

April 2nd-10th, 2025

Join us for Sisters Of The Vine ~ a 9 Day, 8 Night Women’s Ayahuasca Retreat at the Nimea Kaya Retreat Center in the Amazon of Pucallpa, Peru. This special Women’s Retreat is held and facilitated by Candace and Ariel and will include 4 Ayahuasca Ceremonies led by our Shipiba Maestras. In partnership with Ayahuasca, the land, and the Shipiba Maestra’s – Candace and Ariel weave somatic and embodiment practices, womb work, song and dance, and divine feminine energy into the trauma-informed space they hold.

This retreat is designed to create a sacred space for growth, healing, and empowerment where you can connect deeply with yourself, Mother Ayahuasca, and a community of like-minded individuals. During the 9 days, there will be containers throughout to share and co-create with other women in the group. There will be spaces to support your processing and integration through embodiment journeys such as a womb clearing, yoni steam, and a cacao ceremony. Additionally there will be spaces to embrace quiet introspective time through mediation, yoga, and sound healing.

The time is now to come back to sisterhood and community. To remember another way – before we were severed from the earth, our bodies, our wombs, our intuition, our collective power. To come back into connection and remember our innate belonging. Join us in these sacred lands of Peru to return home to yourself and community. To receive the loving support and guidance from Mother Ayahuasca, the jungle, the Shipiba Maestra’s, and the vibration of sisterhood.

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🌸 Why Choose a Women’s Ayahuasca Retreat?

A women’s ayahuasca retreat offers a sacred, supportive space for deep healing, transformation, and self-discovery. Surrounded by a circle of like-minded women, you’ll experience profound emotional release, spiritual awakening, and personal empowerment guided by experienced facilitators and indigenous healers. This journey is designed to help you reconnect with your intuition, embrace your divine feminine energy, and break free from limiting beliefs in a safe, nurturing environment.

Are You Ready To:

• Immerse yourself into the transformative energy of the jungle and receive the healing from the Amazon?

• Explore your inner world and transform your life in a positive and meaningful manner?

• Open your heart and learn to flow with the natural rhythms and cycles of life?

• Deepen your connection to yourself, to the Earth, and to your ancestors?

• Delve into plant medicine as a way to expand your level of consciousness and embark on a path of awakening and healing?

• Receive ancient teachings from indigenous healers in a container that anchors itself in reciprocity and consent?

• Step into your voice and explore your authentic expression?

• Break free from trauma, patterns, and limiting belief systems that hold you back from living your most joyful, purposeful, and aligned life?

• Cultivate your relationship with your intuition and claim your innate power?

• Be held in a circle of sisterhood that uplifts and celebrates one another?

Join the transformation

Retreat Facilitators

The Women’s Ayahuasca Retreat will be led by Candace Garland and Ariel Szabo. Ariel and Candace were brought together by Mother Ayahuasca in 2020 to hold transformative women’s retreats. In partnership with Ayahuasca, the sacred land, and the Shipibo Maestra’s, they infuse these trauma-informed containers with somatic and embodiment practices, womb work, sacred song and dance, and divine feminine energy.

Candace Garland

Candace is a medicine women, ecstatic dance DJ, and a devotee to Mother Earth. Candace was born in Germany and lived in many countries including Saudi Arabia, Portugal, the Netherlands, and the United States. Candace first came to Nimea Kaya in 2018 to heal from traumas, depression, and self limiting beliefs that were blocking her from truly living life. Her journey with Ayahuasca has been transformative and the medicine path continues to reveal gifts that allow more presence and wholeness in her life. She is committed to the path of healing, having undergone extensive trainings and Master Plant dietas, and has a deep reverence for plant medicine and the indigenous tribes who have been the guardians of these sacred rituals. For the last 6 years Ayahuasca opened many doors for her, leading her to serve plant and animal medicines with the intention to help guide others to come back to their truth and sovereignty. She likes to incorporate intentional sound and movement in trauma informed healing spaces to create freedom in our hearts, minds, and bodies. Candace has been facilitating retreats at Nimea Kaya for 5 years and in the Sacred Valley hosting Plant Medicine Women’s Retreats. Passionate about community and connecting to our roots, she believes Nimea Kaya provides the foundations we need to evolve as a collective. She feels eternally grateful to have the honor to be of service at Nimea Kaya and to support others on their healing journey.

Ariel Szabo

Ariel is a cosmic midwife of the soul. She holds and guides you over thresholds as you birth new ways of being in yourself and the world. Ariel works at the intersections of sensual somatics, womb-work, sacred sexuality and plant medicine to de-armor physical, emotional, and energetic spaces within yourself so you can live a life in love. Ariel is an artist and musician. Formally trained as a somatic psychedelic therapist, somatic sex educator, and sexological bodyworker; she weaves together spiritual and western teachings. Integrating the wisdom she receives from the consciousness of the plants and elements she sits with and western knowledge on working with the nervous system and trauma. Ariel is a student of indigenous practices and values pleasure and expanded states of consciousness as potent medicine with transformative potential. Ariel came into this work, and into partnership with Ayahuasca, through her own rebirth and transformation. She has walked the path of re-inhabiting her body, liberating her soul, and freeing her voice with the support of the plants. Now, she walks with others, holding the light, as they do the same.

Our Women’s Ayahuasca Retreat will be guided by female Shipiba Maestras that have decades of experience working with Ayahuasca and several master teacher plants.

Rosenda Flores

Maria Lopez

Ercilia Flores

Rosenda is from a local Shipibo community, Santa Isabel de Bahuanisho, and comes from a long line of healers in her family. She began to feel called to heal others with Madre Ayahuasca over when she was 30 years old. She started dieting with master teacher plans 18 years ago. She has dedicated her life to gaining wisdom through working with plants and her teachers (maestros) Cecilio and Deodemero. With her extensive experience in this healing practice, she continues to diet many plants of the Amazon to expand her wisdom, knowledge and abilities to be able to heal those she works with in ceremony.

Maria is Rosenda’s cousin and is also comes from a lineage of powerful healers. Her parents and grandparents have all dedicated their lives to learning the art of plant medicine healing. She has felt strongly called to carry out their legacy and continue learning more about the plants so that she can help others heal. Maria started to diet plants when she was 19 years old and now has over 30 years experience working with Ayahuasca and other master teacher plants. She has traveled extensively around Europe offering ceremony. Maria is also a midwife and helps many women in her community.

Ercilia is from the Contamana region along the Ucayali River. She has been practicing curanderismo for the last 30 years. After her daughter fell gravely ill and was healed by a local shamanic healer, Ercilia and her husband Agusto felt called to follow in his footsteps and began their long journey of apprenticeship and plant diets thereafter. Her vast knowledge in medicinal plants lends itself towards great healing and transformation at Nimea Kaya. She is an incredibly strong healer and her wisdom of the plants gives way to her powerful healing abilities. Ercilia have been a part of the Nimea Kaya family since 2013.

🌿 What to Expect from the Retreat

*Pre-Retreat Preparation Consultation Call – A personalized call to help you mentally, emotionally, and physically prepare for your ayahuasca journey.

*Digital Ayahuasca Dieta Recipe Book – A curated guide with nourishing recipes to support your pre-retreat dieta for optimal healing.

*Ayahuasca Preparation Guide – A comprehensive manual on how to prepare your mind, body, and spirit for the retreat experience.

*Pick up and drop off from and to Pucallpa Airport – Hassle-free transportation to ensure a smooth arrival and departure.

*Transportation to and from the Nimea Kaya Center – Comfortable transfers to the retreat center nestled in the Amazon.

*Four Ayahuasca Ceremonies with Shipibo Healers – Deep healing experiences guided by indigenous Shipibo shamans in a sacred setting.

*Q&A with Shamans before Ceremony – A chance to ask questions and gain insights directly from experienced ayahuasca healers.

*Guided Medicinal Plant Walk – Learn about the powerful Amazonian plants used for healing and spiritual growth.

*Four Ceremony Integration Circles – Safe spaces to share, reflect, and process your ayahuasca experiences with support.

*Continual Counseling with Facilitators – Ongoing emotional and spiritual support from experienced facilitators.

*Consultations with Shipibo Healers – Personalized guidance and wisdom from indigenous shamans for deeper healing.

*Medicinal Floral Plant Baths – Traditional herbal baths to cleanse energy and enhance the ayahuasca experience.

*Somatic/Embodiment Spaces – Practices to connect with your body and release stored trauma through movement and breathwork.

*Womb Healing Session – A sacred session to nurture and heal your feminine energy and emotional wounds.

*Cacao Ceremony – A heart-opening ritual using sacred cacao to foster connection and self-love.

*Movement & Yoga Classes – Gentle practices to align mind, body, and spirit throughout your journey.

*Meditation & Breathwork Classes – Techniques to cultivate inner peace, clarity, and emotional balance.

*Workshop with Shipibo Healers – An opportunity to learn ancient healing practices and traditions from the Shipibo people.

*Sound Bath Meditation – A deeply relaxing experience using sound vibrations to promote healing and inner harmony.

*Nutritious Plant-Based Meals – Wholesome, high-vibrational meals designed to support your healing process.

*Shipibo Art Exhibition & Market – A chance to explore and purchase traditional Shipibo crafts and sacred art.

*Integration Workshop – Practical tools and guidance to help you integrate your ayahuasca experience into daily life.

*Farewell Celebration – A heartfelt closing ceremony to honor your journey and newfound transformation.

*Laundry Service – Complimentary washing to keep you comfortable during your stay.

*Post-Retreat Integration Guide – A step-by-step guide to help you navigate life after the retreat.

*Post-Retreat Integration Call – A follow-up session to support your transition and continued growth after returning home.

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Hear from Women Who Have Transformed Their Lives

“Candace and Ariel: these women are powerful and strong. They are incredibly real. For me that was a much needed breath of fresh air. And a permission slip to be vulnerable with myself and receive what I was hoping to: an opening of myself, of my own heart, and a deepening into my authentic self. I feel so blessed to have their guidance and witness them in their authentic selves as well. Everything that I got out of this experience was exactly what I needed. I’m taking home with me a new found inspiration and motivation to continue on this path.” -Zia

“This retreat was the most life-changing experience I’ve ever had. It transformed me from the inside out. Since being home, everything is shifting and aligning and it feels so incredible to be in my own skin and love the skin I’m in.” – Kolbi

“I have so much to take back with me. The lessons I’ve learned, the wisdom I’ve been given from the land, plants, and the beautiful souls I’ve gotten to share this experience with. The embodiment I’ve come to feel. Things I didn’t even know I needed, I have found here. Everything has been perfect.” -Trista

“I wanted to get in touch with my feminine side. To heal that part of me that has been hidden for so many years. I had lost touch with what it means to be truly in my feminine and to have a voice. Being here, I have been able to get a sense of confidence and root into who I really am. I have made so many connections to truly find sisterhood and healing in community.” – Vicky

Dates, Location & Pricing

Retreat Prices – 9 Days with 4 Ayahuasca Ceremonies

Private Single Accommodation: $2550 USD

Shared Double Accommodation: $2250 USD

Reserve Your Place Now

After submitting your application, Candace and Ariel will reach out to you to schedule a call to speak further about the retreat.

Location: Nimea Kaya Retreat Center, Pucallpa, Peru | Upcoming Retreat Date: April 2nd-10th, 2025

Detailed Retreat Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive to the Center. Settle into your accommodations. Lunch 1pm. Walk through the grounds to familiarize yourself with Nimea Kaya’s surroundings. Welcome Orientation 5pm. Dinner 6pm. Opening Ceremony 7pm

Day 2: Somatic Space 7:30am. Breakfast 8:30am. Ayahuasca Ceremony Discussion 9:30am. Meet with the Shamans and Q&A Session 10:30am. Plant Walk 11:30am. Lunch 1pm. Yoni Steam 4pm. Relax and prepare for Ceremony #1 with Maestras Rosenda and Ercilia

Day 3: Plant Bath 7:30am. Breakfast 8:30am. Integration 11am. Lunch 1pm. Embodiment Movement Journey 4pm. Relax and Prepare for Ceremony #2 with Maestras Rosenda and Maria.

Day 4: Plant Bath 7:30am. Breakfast 8:30am. Integration 11am. Lunch 1pm. Relax for Afternoon. Dinner 6pm. Spa Night 7pm.

Day 5: Somatic Space 7:30am. Breakfast 8:30am. Shipibo Art and Visionary Painting Market 10am. Lunch 1pm. Hapé and Sananga Meditation 4pm. Relax and Prepare for Ceremony #3 with Maestras Rosenda and Ercilia.

Day 6: Plant Bath 7:30. Breakfast 8:30am. Integration 11am. Lunch 1 pm. Women’s Space 4pm. Cacao and Womb Healing Ceremony 4pm. Dinner 6pm.

Day 7: Somatic Space 7:30. Breakfast 8:30. Workshop with Maestras 10am. Lunch 1pm. Voice Activation Journey 4pm. Relax and Prepare for ceremony #4 with Maestras Rosenda and Maria.

Day 8: Plant Bath 7:30am. Breakfast 8:30am. Integration 11am. Lunch 1pm. Post Retreat Integration Workshop 4pm. Dinner 6pm. Closing Ceremony 7pm.

Day 9: Somatic Space 7:30am. Breakfast 8:30am. Group Photo 9:30am. Lunch 12:30pm. Departures to Airport at 2:30pm.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the duration of the Women’s Ayahuasca Retreat?

The retreat spans 9 days and 8 nights, offering an immersive healing experience.

How many Ayahuasca ceremonies are included in the retreat?

Participants will engage in four Ayahuasca ceremonies led by experienced Shipiba Maestras.

Who facilitates the retreat?

The retreat is facilitated by Candace and Ariel, who integrate somatic and embodiment practices, womb work, song, dance, and divine feminine energy into a trauma-informed space.

What additional activities are incorporated into the retreat?

The retreat includes somatic and embodiment practices, womb work, song and dance, meditation, yoga, sound healing, cacao ceremonies, and yoni steams.

What is the location of the retreat?

The retreat takes place at the Nimea Kaya Retreat Center in Pucallpa, Peru, situated in the Amazon rainforest.

Are there any specific preparations required before attending the retreat?

Participants are advised to set clear intentions and reflect on their reasons for attending. Mental and emotional preparation is essential, and it’s recommended to release any preconceived expectations about the experience.

Are there any medication restrictions prior to the retreat?

Yes, all antidepressant medications must be discontinued at least 3-6 weeks before the retreat begins, as they can conflict with Ayahuasca and cause serious side effects. It’s crucial to consult with the retreat organizers regarding any medications you’re taking.

What is the typical duration of an Ayahuasca ceremony?

An Ayahuasca journey typically lasts about 4 to 6 hours, with some effects potentially lasting longer. Including preparation and integration, the entire ceremony can extend to 8 to 12 hours.

What kind of accommodation is provided during the retreat?

Participants are accommodated in a serene, nature-immersed setting at the Nimea Kaya Retreat Center, designed to facilitate peace and reflection. Single private rooms are available.

Is there post-retreat support available?

Yes, the retreat offers integration support to help participants process their experiences and incorporate the insights gained into their daily lives.