Shanayoy Retreats in Santa Marta, Colombia
"From the Sacred Forest to the Sacred Sea"
Taita Juan, master healer and spiritual leader of the Kamëntsá Nation, will guide Shanayoy's sacred medicine of Yagé on Colombia's Atlantic coast.
7-day immersion with the ancestral Kamentsa lineage and their healing ways to heal, in an ayahuasca retreat, to grow and learn.
Here, on the sacred lands of Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta — known by the ancestral peoples as the Heart of the World — we gather for a time of profound healing and remembrance. This retreat is a sacred meeting between mountain, sea, and spirit, guided by the ancestral plant medicine Yagé (Ayahuasca) and led by master healer Taita Juan Bautista Agreda Chindoy, of the Kamëntsá Nation.
Sierra Nevada - Parque Tayrona Ayahuasca Retreat
Immerse yourself in a transformative healing experience surrounded by the breathtaking mountains of Colombia’s Sierra Nevada. Our retreat will be held in a beautiful eco-hotel near the sacred lands of Tayrona National Park.
Led by renowned Curandero Taita Juan Bautista of the Kamëntsá community, along with Erika Salazar and Nico Busciglio, you will embark on a journey of deep connection with yourself and the natural world.
Our final ceremony will take place by the ocean, allowing the healing energy of the sea to seal and bless your experience.
🌿 Only 12 spots available per retreat.
🌿 Early Bird Special available until June 1, 2025
INCLUDED
• Preparation
• Pre-arrival support with organizing travel and transportation
• Private transportation from Santa Marta Airport to the retreat center
• Multilingual staff support
• Local cuisine prepared specifically for the ceremonies
• 3 - Three sacred plant medicine ceremonies
• Individual energy healing
• Individual and group counseling sessions for the preparation and integration of ceremonies
• Plant baths and plant remedies as needed
• Daily yoga and meditation
• Medicinal plant walks and plant medicine education
Payment Terms:
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We accept payment online. Once your application is approved, we’ll send you a link via email.
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Guests pay a deposit of $1000 to confirm their reservation. Guests can also pay the full retreat amount.
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Terms for cancellations: All deposits/payments are fully transferable to a later retreat.
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To reschedule your retreat, you must cancel and reschedule it one month in advance.
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Airfare is not Included.
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Please don’t book flights until we’ve accepted your application.
No cost to Apply.
Through the legacy of our ancestors, we have brought the spirit of Shanayoy to the sacred lands of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta — a place the Elder Brothers call the Heart of the World.
Rooted in the ancestral medicine of the Kamëntsá people and guided by Taita Juan Bautista Agreda Chindoy, this new space extends Shanayoy's vision into a territory of great spiritual power, where the mountains speak, the waters remember, and humanity's original instructions are still alive.
TESTIMONIALS
Mind, Body and Spirit Benefits
of Plant Medicine
Positive Mental Health
Helps shift mental attitude. Useful for treating various emotional issues and unhealthy mental patterns
Decreases anxiety & depression
Improved cognition, mood, behavior, and consciousness. Helps to overcome past trauma and create a lasting sense mental harmony.
Relationship to Self
Increased self-knowledge. Motivated to care for yourself emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
Improves attention & concentration
This results in the therapeutic potentials of plant medicine and its potential as a fast-acting treatment for depression and related issues.
FAQ
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Is there cell phone service on the land and am I allowed to keep my phone on my (not during sessions or activities?) yes there is phone service and you can definitely use your phone while not in ceremony, we do encourage you to take the retreat time to take space from electronics.
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What is the land like and do we have free to hike around? Is it jungle or rainforest? we are in the high part of the mountain in a valley, you are free to walk and hike around, there is a river close by in the village we will show you how to get to, we will also have a few hikes into sacred places of the valley.
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What is the lodging like? Is it individual, in a hut, or is it in a shared space? Is there a price difference in where you stay? the lodging is private, we have a few private rooms with private bathrooms that are giving a first come first serve basis, otherwise there will be a private bedroom and shared bathroom. here is more info about the facilities: https://www.shanayoy.org/shanayoyfacilities
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Is there internet service on the land? There is high-speed internet wifi service available
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What is the medical procedure if someone has a medical emergency? We have a doctor on call in the reservation for any medical emergency, we haven't had one so far, the medical screening and the experience on this work have kept us safe from medical emergencies in the ceremony container.
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What is the rescheduling/cancellation policy after you've paid? How soon do I have to pay to reserve one spot if interested? There is a deposit of $900 to save your spot and the rest is due 2 weeks before the retreat takes place, this deposit is non-refundable, but it can be used to reschedule for another retreat.
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How many people participate in the retreats? we only have 12 spots available for each retreat and for integration activities, for the ceremonies we may have people from the community join in and the support team.
WHY COME TO SHANAYOY FOR MY WORK WITH PLANT MEDICINE?
Shanayoy retreats are personalized experiences for a maximum of 12 people per retreat (Other local people from the indigenous community will take part in the medicine ceremonies), this is an excellent opportunity to have a unique, safe, and private experience.
These are led by the renowned Taita Juan Bautista, a traditional healer recognized by the UNIYAC (organization of Yageseros of the Amazon) with more than 30 years of experience and a lineage of healers. The work and care team includes Erika Salazar, a medicine woman with 20 years of experience working with medicinal plants and the Yage-Ayahuasca ceremony, a minister in the USA who will offer full translation during the retreat. Our main purpose is health; we have the physical tools and the experience to ensure the well-being of all participants.
" Life is beautiful when we know how to live it"
Taita Juan Bautista Agreda
Our retreats have an important educational component, where we seek to further educate the international community on the use of ancestral medicines, protocols, and the legacies of the elders who dreamed this time of opening these ways to the world.
Practice. Learn. Embody. Empower
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Ancestral Medicine
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Indigenous world views
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Connection to ourselves and each other
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Connection to the Natural world
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Connection to the present moment
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Connection to our potential
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Clear Vision and the power of action
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Movement Forward towards Health and Beauty
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Healing limiting beliefs
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Healing traumatic incidents
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Activate Daily Practices- (ie, Meditation, Art, Music, Exercise, etc.)
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Discover ways to live with intention and connection
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Collaboration and communication
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Creation of healthy living systems for future generations to inherit
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Humility, Confidence, Gratitude, Love, and Respect
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Share space with like-minded people focused on healing
WHO WILL BENEFIT BY COMING TO SHANAYOY RETREATS:
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You are working in the psychedelic field as a researcher or working in the psychedelics therapists field.
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You can benefit from this retreat if you are working on your personal and spiritual growth, and looking for insight into the next steps in life.
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You are a coach working with patients supporting their personal and spiritual growth.
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You are a medicine person looking to connect with ancestral lineage for spiritual support and protection.
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You are looking to connect more deeply with your being, and your work and find deep answers about your purpose in life if you find yourself seeking clarity in life, purpose, healing, and clarity.
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You have been struggling with health problems or are supporting others with these problems.
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You are looking to connect with Plant Medicine Yage/Ayahuasca in an authentic indigenous land, in a safe and natural setting.
QUESTIONS? SET UP A CALL TO COMMUNICATE WITH US AND SUPPORT YOUR JOURNEY!
Address
SHANAYOY MEDICINE CENTER
Vereda Tamabioy
Sibundoy Putumayo
Colombia
+57-312-846-8682