Sacred Ceremony in Psychedelic Therapy 🇨🇴
Colombia Retreat 2026
(Applications are now open)
An experiential Ayahuasca & Yopo Retreat for Healthcare Providers. Sasaima, Colombia
About the Sacred Ceremony in Psychedelic Therapy (Colombia Retreats)
An experiential Ayahuasca & Yopo Retreat for Healthcare Providers in Sasaima, Colombia. Join us for this special experiential retreat that takes us to beautiful Colombia, South America, for sacred Ayahuasca ceremony (3 in total) led by Indigenous Pijao Curandera Xochi Bucuru, Canadian Curandera and Somatic Experience Practitioner Cvita Mamic, and Colombian-American Curandero and Physician, Dr. Joe Tafur. Additionally, this retreat includes a one-day Yopo ceremony led by Jose Bravo (trained in the Sikuani lineage) and daily yoga and mindfulness with Cesar Ladino at the magnificent retreat location, the Jardín del Agua. In addition to one-on-one personal consultations and guidance offered by the ceremonialists, physiotherapist Lizeth Garcia will offer massages/physiotherapy. You will be further supported by our additional team members. These retreats will once again focus on bringing together practitioners entering the field of psychedelic-assisted therapy and deepen their experience of sacred ceremony.
Pre-retreat education and preparation:
Online Group Meetings / Q&A
Nutritional Preparation
Journaling + Preparation exercises
Immersion program:
Airport Shuttle
1 Plants vapor bath
Lodging Onsite (1 night in Bogota and 8 nights in the retreat center)
Nutritious meals prepared according to a specific diets
3 Ayahuasca ceremonies
1 Yopo ceremony
Yoga and physical therapy massage.
4 Integration sharing circles
1 Local tour
Opportunity to buy local products and artisanal crafts
This retreat will be offered in two groups. Please, register accordingly:Group A: July 25th - August 3rd, 2026
Group B: August 8th - August 17th, 2026.
For answers to frequently asked questions, see our FAQ page or read some testimonials.
About the Location
The retreat will be held at Jardín del Agua, a beautiful center surrounded by nature in Sasaima. The property is abundant with plant life, water, and waterfalls. Rooms are shared (typically 2 people per room) with a private bathroom for each room. You can see photos and videos of the retreat location on their Instagram: Jardín del Agua.
Cost
Cost is $3800 per participant. This includes lodging at the retreat center, one night in a hotel in the Bogotá area, bus travel to and from the retreat center in Sasaima, nourishing meals, all ceremonies, a personal consultation, classes, and a physical therapy session during the retreat. Participants will need to arrange their own travel to arrive and depart from Bogotá, Colombia, where the retreat will begin and end.
For information about cancellations, please see our Cancellation Policy.
We strive to make this work accessible. If you are in need of financial assistance, a limited number of scholarships are available. Apply here.
Application Process:
Registration
Health screening process
Online form
20-minute call/meeting with Dr. Joe Tafur
Securing a spot after final approval: $1,000 deposit
Preparation email and documents
The rest of the payment is due one month before the retreat.
Some pictures from previous retreats:
