The next retreat will be in the summer, 2015.  For a list of other medicine gatherings, click here.

Summer 2015, the “Vine of the Soul” retreat in Holland begins. This profound experience is for those who seek a responsible way of consciously opening to greater self awareness and higher consciousness. The 6 days will offer the opportunity to meet with the master plant teacher in a safe environment for deep personal reflection, holistic cleansing and insights that will impact your day to day life.  

During the retreat, you will experience 3 ayahuasca ceremonies. Each ceremony will produce a profound reaction in the body, mind and spirit, giving you the opportunity to release emotional blocks, face and transcend your fears and connect with your deepest truth. Aside from the ceremonies,  Kundalini Yoga, mindfulness meditations, walks in nature, silent contemplation and talks will be shared to assist in your cleansing and to expand awareness of yourself, your relationships and the life in which you are living.

This retreat will be a deep and challenging experience, removing you from the noise of the outside world in order to peel away the layers to reveal what lies within. The focus of the retreat is on exploring and integrating the experience in ways that translate to direct and meaningful changes throughout all aspects of your life.

Only 6 participants will be invited to create an intimate and personal experience. The accomodations, though very nice, are basic. You will share a room with 2 others. The food will be made with love, but without spices and oils to assist the medicine work. There will be little external stimulation in order to create the space for you to go deep within yourself.  There will be no electronic devices, books or music allowed.

WHERE:

The location choice is integral to holding a clear and safe space for the group energy. The journey will be held in Holland (near the Belgium border) at a cabin located in the woods, free from electricity, neighbors and noise. 

Note: Due to the nature of the work, staying at the cabin with the group for the whole week is mandatory.

Location and travel details will be given once you are registered.

WHEN:

Summer 2015

The retreat will begin at 2pm on the …. and end around 12pm on …. Please plan accordingly so you will be on time.

Who:

Feeling safe and supported is crucial when exploring the medicine realms and surrendering to this type of retreat. Brother, who has been walking the medicine path and holding retreats around the world for many years, will be facilitating and guiding the journey. He will be accompanied by Jules, Inge and Harrie to ensure your experience will be safe, loving and supportive… providing the space for deep healing and transformation to occur.

COST:

TBD

In preparation for your life enriching journey, we ask that you are sure that you can commit to both preparing physically and psychologically before the retreat and follow the post retreat guidelines after the retreat. This is one of the most significant elements of the experience.

In Preparation we ask that you:

  • Read ABOUT AYAHUASCA if you have not already.
  • Connect deeply with your intention or prayer for the retreat.
  • Practice the awareness meditation daily. (to be sent to you once you register)
  • Get plenty of rest the week before the retreat.
  • Make sure you are well hydrated and rested the day it begins.
  •  Dietarily
    • Reduce processed foods, sugar, salt and spices at least 48 hours prior to the retreat.
    • Avoid eating beef, pork, dairy products and fried foods at least 72 hours prior to the ceremony.
    • No alcohol consumption, caffeine, marijuana or other drugs at least 72 hours prior to the ceremony.
  • Avoid non-tantric sex at least 72 hours prior to retain your vital energies.

Please take these preparations seriously. We want to do our best to help you get the most from your experience and to ensure the safety of yourself and that of the other participants as well. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Suggested Post-Retreat Guidelines: 

  • No alcohol for 30 days.
  • No sex for 30 days.
  • No pork for 30 days.
  • Continue your spiritual practice for 30 days. (received during the retreat)

The retreat is the beginning of your transformation, where post retreat can often be the most impactful. This part of the experience is fundamental to enabling the medicine to fully integrate into your body, mind and spirit. Your insights will continue during this time and far beyond it.

What to Bring:
  • Warm and comfortable clothing
  • Bathing suit for hot tub
  • Walking shoes for outdoors
  • Warm slippers for indoors
  • Water Bottle
  • Flashlight
  • Notebook and pen
  • Instruments if you play
  • Toiletries (Only unscented soap and toothpaste)
  • Fast-drying towel
  • Sleeping bag

Do not bring cosmetics of any kind, music players, books or electronics.  

In order to register for the retreat, we ask that you please take some time and share as openly and as thoroughly as possible on this questionnaire. This is to ensure your safety and will enable you to get the most out of your work with the medicine.
Note: All the information provided will be kept private.

Once your questionairre is received, we will review it and reply to you promptly. If an invitation is received, a deposit will then be requested in order to reserve your space.

At this point, you are officially registered and detailed information will follow.

Please answer with as many descriptive words as possible.