Aya Healing Retreats
Overview
Join us for an extraordinary Transformational Retreat—a 9-night, 10-day guided experience in the serene jungle of Iquitos, Peru—created to cultivate healing, growth, and expanded vision for those ready to step into their next chapter of life.
This retreat is not only for leaders in business or organizations, but for anyone seeking profound personal transformation, deep healing, and a renewed connection to self, community, and the natural world. Whether you identify as an entrepreneur, changemaker, caregiver, or simply someone answering the call to evolve, this retreat offers a pathway to create meaningful change within yourself and for the world.
Surrounded by the lush greenery and tranquil sounds of the Amazon rainforest, you will embark on a journey guided by experienced facilitators who will support you in uncovering your true potential, while exploring the greater role you may play in service to humanity and the planet.
At the heart of our retreat is the transformative power of Ayahuasca and other master plants, sacred allies that open doors to healing, clarity, and vision. Through carefully curated ceremonies, you’ll be held in a safe container, supported to release old patterns, ground into your body, and embrace new perspectives.
The retreat weaves together ancient Amazonian plant medicine traditions, somatic practices, integration processes, and frameworks inspired by visionary leadership. This holistic approach nurtures not only personal growth, but also the clarity and courage needed to lead your life—and perhaps your community—with authenticity, purpose, and compassion.
Equally important are the connections formed here: a supportive community of like-minded seekers who will walk alongside you during and beyond the retreat, forging bonds that inspire, heal, and empower.
Program Highlights
– 3 sacred ceremonies guided by revered Maestro Don Miguel, which serve as powerful tools for deep healing, connection and clarity to reconnect with a greater sense of purpose.
– Experience the journey within a supportive and small group, allowing for personalized attention and a shared transformative experience.
– Receive Plant Medicine treatments from Don Miguel
– Daily vapor bath with medicinal plants
– Conscious decision-making, rituals, visioning, behaviors and new approaches to leading teams and organizations.
– Engage in sessions that explore emotional intelligence, connection, resilience, and visionary leadership at a personal, organizational and planetary level.
– Learn how to integrate transformative insights into your professional and personal life.
– Return to work and communities with renewed clarity, purpose, vision and the skills to lead with authenticity and compassion.
– 10 Days Private Bungalow with Ensuite Bathroom
– Drink clean, high-filtered water with a pH of 8.5, ensuring your hydration is as revitalizing as your journey.
– Includes a nourishing, plant-based meal plan featuring organic, locally sourced ingredients.
– Free WiFi (though we will be encouraging disconnection where possible)
– Benefit from included laundry services and transportation to and from Iquitos.
– Access to venue facilities including chemical-free swimming pool, roof-top infinity pool, firepit, hammocks, quiet areas for meditation
– Explore the Amazon with guided hikes and learn about local flora and fauna.
– Relax and swim in the nearby river.
– Discover local crafts at the Shipibo market.
Interested in our payment plan options? Speak to our program coordinator today or email info@ayahealingretreats.com
*Prices are in USD.
Schedule
Who Is This For?
This retreat is for those who feel a strong call toward transformation, healing, and expanded purpose.
It is designed for:
• Visionaries, entrepreneurs, and community-builders ready to evolve.
• Individuals navigating life transitions who seek clarity and renewal.
• Anyone curious about integrating ancient ritual, plant medicine, and higher consciousness into their path.
• Those who long to connect more deeply with themselves, nature, and a supportive global community.
Whether you carry the title of “leader” or simply wish to lead your own life with greater authenticity, this retreat will support you in embodying clarity, resilience, and compassion.
Arrival & Check In
Set up accommodation
Afternoon Tea
Orientation & Introductions
Dinner
Fire Ceremony, Intention Setting & Protection
Morning Movement
Breakfast & Free Time
Storytelling
Lunch & Free Time
Workshop: Transformational Leadership
Discussion: Shipibo Tradition & Leadership
Dinner
Vomitivo
Breakfast
Discussion: Global, Community, Individual Challenge
Lunch & Free Time
Intention Setting: Your Personal Challenge
CEREMONY
Chiric Sanango Treatment
Breakfast & Free Time
Sharing Circle
Lunch & Free Time
Workshop: Leadership Framework
Free Time
Dinner
Morning Movement
Breakfast & Free Time
Discussion: Shipibo Tradition and Connection to Individual, Community & Global Wellbeing (+Q&A)
Lunch & Free Time
Workshop: Exploration of Leadership Behaviours
Free Time
CEREMONY: Healing & Cleansing
Breakfast & Free Time
Sharing Circle
Lunch
Workshop: Exploration of Leadership Behaviours
Sauna & Love Baths
Dinner
Morning Movement
Breakfast & Free Time
Workshop: Vision & Mission (3 axis)
Lunch & Free Time
Discussion: Shipibo Tradition & Answering the Calling, Vision & Mission
CEREMONY: Vision & Mission
Breakfast
Sharing Circle
Lunch, Shipibo Market, Free Time
Lunch
Expression session
Shipibo Lecture and Icaro
Dinner
Night jungle walk
Breakfast
Sharing Circle
Creation of Life Plan
Lunch
Sharing of Life Plan
Final Dinner
Closing Ceremony
Morning Movement
Breakfast
Integration
Check Out
Accommodation & Location
El Encanto de Chullachaqui is a retreat center nestled in the Peruvian rainforest, crafted to provide profound healing experiences and personal transformation. Built using local materials and native construction practices, the center features a spacious maloca for Ayahuasca ceremonies, a central kitchen, dining areas with garden views, and private accommodations that offer an authentic jungle experience.
Guests will enjoy private bungalows equipped with mosquito protection, comfortable double beds, and Western-style bathrooms. Surrounded by sacred plants such as Ayahuasca, Bobinsana, Chullachaqui, and the rare Noya Rao, the natural setting fosters deep introspection and spiritual connection.
While the center has limited access to reliable internet, visitors are encouraged to address any urgent matters before arriving to fully immerse themselves in the sacred medicines and the serene beauty of the rainforest. Guests are also asked to use biodegradable products to preserve the purity of the river water.
El Encanto de Chullachaqui offers an immersive Amazonian experience, providing a safe and authentic environment for healing and personal growth.
Legendary Shipibo Healers, Caring Facilitators
Shipibo Curandero
Lead Facilitator
Founder
Our Full Package Ayahuasca Retreat Prices
Pioneer Pass
Limited to the first 4 bookings $3500 USD
No spot left
Advance Pass
Enjoy priority pricing when you book 40 days in advance. $3700 USD
No spot left
Final Call
Last-minute opportunity to join at the standard rate $3900 USD
Available
Sacred South
for Central & South American residents, honoring our shared heritage. $2500 USD
Available
Don Miguel was born into a Shipibo community called Roaboya on the River Ucayali. When Don Miguel was a child, Angel Sanchez Vargas, his grandfather was the community’s curandero. Vargas was an expert in sacred plant medicines and was frequently called upon to heal and share his spiritual wisdom with members of Roaboya. The school built some years later was named after Vargas and Roaboya went on to be recognised as the first indigenous community 114 years ago. Don Miguel grew up surrounded by the Shipibo wisdom and possess intimate knowledge of the sacred plant medicines. At a very young age he began his apprenticeship as a curandero through plant dietas under the supportive guidance of his grandfather. Miguel is also a trained literature professor and thoroughly enjoys teaching the Shipibo language and culture. Since 2012, Don Miguel has spent the bulk of his time leading lectures, workshops, initiation courses and retreats. Don Miguel will lead our Ayahuasca ceremonies, circle discussions and be available for personal consultations whilst on retreat.
Don Miguel was born into a Shipibo community called Roaboya on the River Ucayali. When Don Miguel was a child, Angel Sanchez Vargas, his grandfather was the community’s curandero. Vargas was an expert in sacred plant medicines and was frequently called upon to heal and share his spiritual wisdom with members of Roaboya. The school built some years later was named after Vargas and Roaboya went on to be recognised as the first indigenous community 114 years ago. Don Miguel grew up surrounded by the Shipibo wisdom and possess intimate knowledge of the sacred plant medicines. At a very young age he began his apprenticeship as a curandero through plant dietas under the supportive guidance of his grandfather. Miguel is also a trained literature professor and thoroughly enjoys teaching the Shipibo language and culture. Since 2012, Don Miguel has spent the bulk of his time leading lectures, workshops, initiation courses and retreats. Don Miguel will lead our Ayahuasca ceremonies, circle discussions and be available for personal consultations whilst on retreat.
Dr. Catriona Wallace is a Global Ethicist, Adjunct Professor, speaker, TV personality and co-author of the book, “Checkmate Humanity: the how and why of Responsible AI.” A trailblazer in AI, the Metaverse, entrepreneurship, and the Psychedelic Renaissance, Catriona has founded multiple groundbreaking companies. Regarded as Australia’s most influential woman in business by the Australian Financial Review, and one of the world’s 50 most powerful women by the Centre of Economic and Leadership Development in the UK. An internationally sought-after commentator, Catriona offers invaluable insights into the future of humanity and technology, and also captivated audiences as a “Shark” on Shark Tank Australia in 2023.
Catriona is also a trained Plant Medicine guide, working in the field of Leadership Transformation. Catriona’s expertise spans emerging technologies, innovation, leadership, ethical practices and Plant Medicines.
More at Dr. Catriona Wallace https://drcatrionawallace.com
Dr. Catriona Wallace is a Global Ethicist, Adjunct Professor, speaker, TV personality and co-author of the book, “Checkmate Humanity: the how and why of Responsible AI.” A trailblazer in AI, the Metaverse, entrepreneurship, and the Psychedelic Renaissance, Catriona has founded multiple groundbreaking companies. Regarded as Australia’s most influential woman in business by the Australian Financial Review, and one of the world’s 50 most powerful women by the Centre of Economic and Leadership Development in the UK. An internationally sought-after commentator, Catriona offers invaluable insights into the future of humanity and technology, and also captivated audiences as a “Shark” on Shark Tank Australia in 2023.
Catriona is also a trained Plant Medicine guide, working in the field of Leadership Transformation. Catriona’s expertise spans emerging technologies, innovation, leadership, ethical practices and Plant Medicines.
More at Dr. Catriona Wallace https://drcatrionawallace.com
Elio Geusa is the founder of AYA Healing Retreats and is a qualified Social Worker with over thirteen years of experience working both on national and international humanitarian projects, supporting adults experiencing mental health and intellectual disabilities, and refugee populations throughout Asia, Europe, and Australia.
Elio believes that loving and inspired action can create meaningful change in the world.
Elio has been devoted to the path of plant medicine and Ayahuasca since 2009 and began an apprenticeship under the guidance of Maestro, Vegetalista Manaco Manai. In his long time in Peru, he has continued to deepen his knowledge, experience, and understanding of the workings of the sacred plant medicines, studying the Shipibo traditions under the revered Mahua family and has undertaken numerous Master Plant Dietas with well-respected curanderos in the Peruvian Amazon.
This immersion in the sacred plant medicines of the indigenous peoples of Peru enabled Elio to experience deep and profound healing. He has overcome crippling anxiety and anger as a result of traumatic childhood experiences and healing that trauma imprints that were not possible through the Western medical paradigm. His renewed sense of self-worth, love, compassion, and empathy for himself enables him to extend those same qualities to others.
Elio founded AYA Healing Retreats because he is convinced of the healing potentialities of sacred plant medicines. Not only does he hope to share the indigenous wisdom of the ancient traditions of the Indigenous people of the Amazon, but he also hopes to make a bigger difference by investing profits from AYA Healing Retreats into humanitarian projects that create a more compassionate world.
Elio Geusa is the founder of AYA Healing Retreats and is a qualified Social Worker with over thirteen years of experience working both on national and international humanitarian projects, supporting adults experiencing mental health and intellectual disabilities, and refugee populations throughout Asia, Europe, and Australia.
Elio believes that loving and inspired action can create meaningful change in the world.
Elio has been devoted to the path of plant medicine and Ayahuasca since 2009 and began an apprenticeship under the guidance of Maestro, Vegetalista Manaco Manai. In his long time in Peru, he has continued to deepen his knowledge, experience, and understanding of the workings of the sacred plant medicines, studying the Shipibo traditions under the revered Mahua family and has undertaken numerous Master Plant Dietas with well-respected curanderos in the Peruvian Amazon.
This immersion in the sacred plant medicines of the indigenous peoples of Peru enabled Elio to experience deep and profound healing. He has overcome crippling anxiety and anger as a result of traumatic childhood experiences and healing that trauma imprints that were not possible through the Western medical paradigm. His renewed sense of self-worth, love, compassion, and empathy for himself enables him to extend those same qualities to others.
Elio founded AYA Healing Retreats because he is convinced of the healing potentialities of sacred plant medicines. Not only does he hope to share the indigenous wisdom of the ancient traditions of the Indigenous people of the Amazon, but he also hopes to make a bigger difference by investing profits from AYA Healing Retreats into humanitarian projects that create a more compassionate world.
