Women’s Retreat in Peru — April 12–24, 2027
A sacred 13-day women-only journey — Shipibo ceremony with Maestra Olinda, Noya Rao dieta & the healing power of sisterhood in the heart of the Amazon.
Early Bird: $2,800 USD — first four confirmed bookings · Full Price $3,150 USD
During the Women’s Retreat
Thirteen days at El Encanto de Chullachaqui, in a women-only container held by Shipibo curanderas — where plant medicine, womb wisdom, voice, and sisterhood meet.
Guided by Shipibo Curanderas
Women-led ceremonies with Maestra Olinda and the healers of the Pahoyan lineage — ancestral feminine wisdom carried through generations.
Sacred Ceremonies
Five traditional Ayahuasca ceremonies held in a women-only, trauma-informed space — a container for deep listening and healing.
Master Plant Dieta: Noya Rao
A traditional dieta with Noya Rao, the Tree of Light — silence, intention, and song in sacred relationship with her spirit.
Womb Care & Embodied Voice
Womb care, yoni steam baths, breathwork, and vocal activation — realigning the throat, heart, and womb as one channel of expression.
The Power of Sisterhood
Healing alongside other women — shared circles, creative practices, and the collective strength that rises when women hold space for each other.
Trauma-Informed & Culturally Rooted
We honor the Shipibo tradition while integrating modern therapeutic principles — grounded, safe, respectful, and inclusive.
What to Expect
This retreat is a sacred journey of reconnection with your feminine essence, guided by plant medicine and ancestral wisdom in the Peruvian Amazon. In a women-only container, you will move through five Ayahuasca ceremonies, a Master Plant Dieta with Noya Rao, womb care and yoni steam baths, breathwork and vocal activation, jungle walks, creative practices, and sacred rest.
For many women, parts of the self have been quieted — by expectation, by experience, by the pace of life. This retreat offers a well-held space to listen again: to the womb as a center of intuition and creation, to the voice as an instrument of truth, and to the body as a wise guide. The work is gentle and deep at once, always at your own rhythm.
You will be held by Shipibo curanderas whose lineage carries generations of women’s medicine, and by a trauma-informed facilitation team — in ceremony, in circle, and in the quiet spaces in between.
Sisterhood and the Wisdom of the Womb
The power of sisterhood. There is a particular medicine in women healing alongside women. In shared ceremony and circle, stories are witnessed without judgment, burdens become lighter, and each woman’s courage opens doors for the others. The bonds formed here often continue long after the retreat ends.
Reconnecting to the womb. In many traditions the womb is honored as a seat of intuition, creativity, and life force. Through womb care, yoni steam baths, breathwork, and embodied practice, this retreat invites a gentle reclamation of that center — releasing what is stored there and restoring the connection between womb, heart, and voice.
Noya Rao, the Tree of Light. At the heart of the retreat lies the Master Plant Dieta with Noya Rao — in Shipibo, "Camino a la Verdad", the Path of Truth — a rare and revered plant known for illuminating intuition, clarity, and spiritual perception. Her dieta is opened and closed by the curandera.
Is this retreat for you?
This retreat is for you if…
- You are ready for sustained inner work — not a quick fix — with the support of an experienced, trauma-informed team.
- You are navigating a life transition, or working with the weight of depression, anxiety, or old trauma, and want a safe, well-held container.
- You are a woman seeking a women-only, well-held container — to reconnect with your body, womb, voice, and feminine essence.
- You feel drawn to the Shipibo tradition and a dieta with Noya Rao, whether it is your first retreat or a deepening.
It may not be appropriate if…
- You have certain psychiatric or heart conditions, or take medications (including many antidepressants) that are not compatible with Ayahuasca — our screening reviews this carefully with you.
- You are looking for a recreational experience, or cannot follow the dietary and behavioural requirements of a dieta.
- Our screening exists to protect you. If we believe now is not the right time, we will tell you honestly.
Traditional Amazonian medicine has long been used to support people living with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, chronic illness, digestive and nervous-system conditions, and many past participants describe meaningful shifts. These accounts reflect traditional knowledge and personal experience — not guaranteed medical outcomes. A retreat is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric care.
Availability & Pricing
All prices are in US dollars and include the complete 13-day retreat package.
4 of 4 Early Bird places remaining. A place counts only once you are accepted after screening and your deposit or full payment is received — submitting an application does not reserve it.
| Rate | Price | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird | $2,800 | The first four confirmed bookings for this date. |
| Full Price | $3,150 | Standard public price once Early Bird places are filled. |
| Returning Participant | $2,500 | For participants of a previous eligible AYA program. Verified by the AYA team; does not expire with Early Bird. |
| Sacred South | $2,200 | For Central & South American residents, honoring our shared heritage. Eligibility is reviewed and confirmed by the AYA team during application. |
Deposit: $550 USD to confirm your place after acceptance. Payment plans are available — try the simulator below.
Displaying a price does not guarantee acceptance: participation requires an application, health and medication screening, a conversation with our team, and formal acceptance. See our terms & conditions for cancellation and refund terms.
- Start: April 12, 2027 · End: April 24, 2027
- 13 days, private accommodation, 2–3 meals per day
- 5 women-only Ayahuasca ceremonies + Noya Rao Master Plant Dieta
- Womb care & yoni steam baths
- Breathwork, vocal activation & creative practices
- Plant baths, icaros, sacred tobacco
- Personalized plant treatments
- World-class safety standards
- Preparation & Integration 1h session before and after the retreat
Payment Plan Simulator
Monthly amount does not include the deposit (paid upfront). Returning Participant and Sacred South rates require verification by the AYA team. Your final payment schedule is confirmed with our office after acceptance, and the full balance must be paid before the start of the retreat.
What's Included
Included
- Five women-only Shipibo Ayahuasca ceremonies
- Noya Rao Master Plant Dieta, opened and closed by the curandera
- Womb care & yoni steam baths
- Breathwork, vocal activation & creative practices
- Private accommodation for the full retreat
- All meals (2–3 per day), prepared to dieta requirements
- Plant baths, icaros, sacred tobacco & traditional treatments
- Personal consultations with the curandera
- Pre-retreat preparation session & post-retreat integration session
- Full translation from Spanish and Shipibo to English
- Ground transfer between Iquitos and the retreat center
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Accommodation in Iquitos before and after the retreat
- Travel insurance (required)
- Peruvian visa costs, where applicable
- Personal expenses and meals outside the retreat
Immersion in authentic tradition is at the heart of our work
Our retreats focus on education in the shamanic traditions of the Peruvian healers with classes and workshops on Icaros, Master Plants, and a variety of plant treatments. We are rooted in ancient traditions and we provide a fully immersive experience that includes much more than simply Ayahuasca plant medicine!
The holistic approach of traditional shamanic natural medicine is not only centered on Ayahuasca but also on personalized plant treatments.
Healers, Guides & Facilitators
The facilitation team for this date will be confirmed and announced ahead of the retreat.
Maestra Olinda Nete Ave
A respected Shipibo healer from Pahoyan with over thirty years of experience. Trained from a young age by her mother, Olinda has dieted with powerful master plants including Noya Rao, Chiric Sanango, Bobinsana, and Chullachaqui Caspi. Her gentle yet powerful approach bridges ancestral wisdom with profound, plant-guided healing.
To Be Announced
The lead facilitator for this date will be announced. All our facilitators work trauma-informed and accompany you before, during, and after ceremony.
El Encanto de Chullachaqui
Our retreat center rests in the rainforest outside Iquitos, in the Shipibo homeland — reached by river and a short walk into the jungle. You stay in private accommodation surrounded by the living forest, with the ceremony maloca, plant baths, and the family of the center around you.
Integration & Preparation
Before arriving, you'll receive personalized guidance to prepare your body, mind and spirit. After the retreat, we offer continued support to help you integrate the insights and healing into your daily life.
Support: We're Here to Help
At AYA Healing Retreats, we believe in providing full support to ensure a seamless and transformative experience. If you have any questions or need guidance, our team is here for you every step of the way.
Comprehensive Support Before and After Your Journey with Us
Your transformative journey is fully supported with dedicated guidance before and after your retreat. Begin with a personalized preparation session, designed to help you mentally, emotionally, and physically prepare for the deep work ahead — with essential tools, practices, and insights so you step into the experience with clarity and readiness.
After your retreat, continue your journey of integration with a one-hour personalized session, helping you ground and embody the experiences and insights gained. Using somatic-based approaches, this session supports you in applying your healing and transformation to everyday life, ensuring lasting impact and continued personal growth.
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Questions before you apply?
Not sure whether this retreat, these dates, or this medicine path is right for you? Book a free exploratory call with our team — an honest conversation, not a sales call — or write to us any time.
Apply with: The Path to AYA
This retreat is for those ready to commit to their healing path with respect, humility and intention. Applying does not guarantee acceptance, and payment is only possible after acceptance.
- Pre-apply with the short form on this page, to help us get to know you.
- Complete the full application — as soon as you submit the short form, the full questionnaire opens right away, including your health and medication history.
- Speak with our team. We review every application carefully and schedule a call to make sure this is the right fit.
- Receive our honest assessment. If this retreat is right for you, you receive an acceptance and a private payment link.
- Confirm your place with the $550 deposit or full payment. Early Bird places are counted only at this step.
- Prepare with our guidelines and your personal preparation session.
- Travel to Iquitos — we handle the transfer to the center, the retreat itself, and your integration afterwards.
Application form
The short pre-application takes about two minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this retreat suitable for first-timers?
Yes. We support both newcomers and experienced participants with personalized guidance — what matters most is honest preparation and following the guidelines we send you before arrival.
Is this retreat only for women?
Yes — this retreat is a women-only container, with ceremonies and facilitation held by women. This creates the safety and intimacy that the womb, voice, and sisterhood work asks for.
What is the Noya Rao dieta?
Noya Rao, the Tree of Light, is a rare and revered master plant honored in the Shipibo tradition. During the retreat you enter a traditional dieta with her — a sacred process of connection through silence, intention, discipline, and song, opened and closed by the curandera.
Is this retreat safe if I take medication?
Some medications, including many antidepressants, are not compatible with Ayahuasca. Our screening includes a full health and medication review, and we will advise you honestly. Never stop a medication without the supervision of your prescribing doctor.
What if I need help integrating afterwards?
We offer group calls and personalized support post-retreat, including your one-to-one integration session.
Ready to take the first step?
Places for the Women’s Retreat, April 12–24, 2027, are limited, and the Early Bird rate applies only to the first four confirmed bookings. The first step is a conversation, not a payment.
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