Ceremonial Maloca
A sacred space for ancestral ceremonies, cacao and opening the heart in circle.
Ancestral Medicine · 7 Days · 6 Nights
Memorias del Bosque — Ancestral Medicine Retreat in the Amazon Rainforest
A sacred journey guided by specialists, where the rainforest's ancestral ceremonies open paths of physical, emotional and spiritual healing in the heart of the Amazon.
"The medicine doesn't give you what you want; it shows you what you need to see."
The Call of the Plant
There's a call some feel in the deepest part of their being: the desire to heal, to release old burdens, to reconnect with the essential truth of who we are. It's no coincidence you're reading this. The rainforest's medicine calls to those ready to listen.
This retreat was born to honor the ancestral wisdom of the Amazon. A sacred journey in the heart of the rainforest, guided by neuroscience specialists and shamans, where the rainforest's ancestral ceremonies open paths of physical, emotional and spiritual healing that the modern world has forgotten.
We work with groups of exactly twelve people. Twelve is the precise number that lets us hold deep, safe work: intimate enough for each participant to receive personalized attention, and large enough to create the collective strength that powers the healing.
Pillar 01 · Ceremony
The maloca as a sacred space
Two ancestral nighttime ceremonies guided by specialists with their icaros and chants. The rainforest's medicine opens doors to deep introspection, emotional healing and spiritual reconnection.
Each ceremony is preceded by an ancestral cleansing ritual that centers the mind, clears the energy and grounds the spirit before the greater journey.
Pillar 02 · Sun Ceremony
The wise grandfather who opens the heart
A daytime ancestral ceremony of Andean tradition. A gentle, luminous medicine that opens the heart, expands consciousness and reconnects with nature and gratitude, walking under the rainforest sun.
We walk the reserve's ecological trail in an expanded state, in silence and contemplation, letting nature become part of the medicine.
Pillar 03 · Integration
Making sense of what the medicine revealed
Sharing circles, meditation, yoga and personalized guidance held by the facilitators throughout the process. Because true healing happens when we carry what we've received into daily life.
A closing temazcal, spa treatments and the gentle medicine of cacao complete a process of purification, opening and return that honors body and spirit.
The Sanctuary
Hamadryade Lodge — A Ceremonial Space in the Primary Rainforest
A setting conceived to hold healing. Every corner of Hamadryade Lodge has been designed to create the conditions of safety, beauty and silence that ancestral ceremonial work requires.
Yoga Room
A studio overlooking the rainforest for meditation, integration yoga and guided breathwork.
Temazcal
An ancestral steam sauna for the body's final purification and the spirit's rebirth.
Garden and Trails
Walks through the living gardens and the ecological trail, an essential part of the healing process.
Hamadryade Spa
Deep relaxation treatments to support integration between ceremonies.
Rest Rooms
Accommodation overlooking the rainforest, designed for the deep rest the medicine requires.
The Medicines
Each Ceremony, a Dimension of Healing
Everything is held within a framework of safety, respect and constant support. Participation is always rooted in consent and each person's own pace.
01
Nighttime Ceremonies
Two ancestral nighttime ceremonies, guided by specialists with their icaros. The rainforest's medicine opens doors to deep introspection, emotional healing and spiritual reconnection.
02
Sun Ceremony
A daytime ancestral ceremony of Andean tradition. A luminous medicine that opens the heart, expands consciousness and reconnects with nature and gratitude, walking under the sun.
03
Cleansing and Cacao
Ancestral cleansing rituals to ground and clear the energy before each greater journey. A sacred cacao ceremony to gently open the heart with gratitude.
04
Temazcal and Integration
A temazcal ceremony to purify the body and seal the path. Integration circles and personalized guidance to carry what was received into daily life.
Every ceremony is a step on the path back to yourself.
Detailed Program
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Times are approximate — the group's rhythm sets the retreat's true pace. Each day prepares, deepens or integrates the healing process.
Day
1
Arrival — Opening the Sacred Space
- Airport reception and transfer to the lodge accompanied by a retreat guide.
- Welcome with an ancestral herbal infusion — the first embrace of the rainforest's gentle medicine.
- Check-in and a tour of the lodge's ceremonial spaces.
- Opening talk and retreat agreements — safety framework, intentions, diet and informed consent.
- Welcome dinner with clean, conscious food.
- Early rest — the body prepares in silence for the path ahead.
Day
2
Guayusa — Preparing Body and Spirit
- Guayusa ceremony at sunrise — an ancestral Amazonian ritual of cleansing, clarity and connection.
- Meditation, breathwork and gentle yoga to calm the mind and ground your presence.
- A talk on the ancestral medicines and how to receive them with ancestral respect.
- Build Your Drum Workshop I — assembling the frame and preparing the hide of the sacred drum.
- Intention circle — each participant sets their purpose for the retreat.
- Conscious dinner — quiet reflection to close the day.
Day
3
Ancestral Ceremony — The First Journey
- Meditative and stretching yoga — gentle practice to prepare body and mind.
- Ancestral energetic cleansing ritual — grounding and clearing before the first journey.
- A gentle walk around the lodge: the bee path and a visit to the garden.
- Light lunch and afternoon rest — preparation and intention in silence.
- First Ancestral Ceremony — a guided nighttime ceremony with icaros. The beginning of the deep healing journey.
Day
4
Ancestral Ceremony — Purifying and Deepening
- Deep morning rest — the body assimilates the previous night's medicine.
- Integration circle — sharing visions held by the specialized guides.
- Build Your Drum Workshop II — tensioning, decorating and setting the final intention of the sacred drum.
- Afternoon rest and preparation — silence and introspection before the medicine.
- Second Ancestral Ceremony — a nighttime ceremony deepening the path.
Day
5
Sun Ceremony — The Wise Grandfather
- Cacao ceremony at sunrise — ceremonially opening the heart before receiving the sun's medicine.
- A light mid-morning rest to ready body and spirit.
- Sun Ceremony — from midday, a luminous medicine walked under the sun.
- A walk along the ecological trail in an expanded state — silence and contemplation in nature.
- Gratitude circle at sunset and closing of the ceremony.
- Healing dinner — flavors that nourish and comfort after a day of medicine.
Day
6
Temazcal — Closing the Circle
- A morning of deep rest — the body assimilates the path traveled.
- A great integration circle of the whole path — sharing what was lived across all the ceremonies.
- Spa service — deep relaxation for body and mind.
- Temazcal Ceremony — an ancestral sauna in the belly of the earth, to purify, seal and be reborn.
- A six-course gala dinner — a celebration prepared by the lodge's chef.
Day
7
Departure — Taking the Healing Home
- Final gratitude meditation — an intimate moment before departing.
- A great closing circle — final words of fellowship and sharing what each person takes with them.
- Farewell breakfast — the last meal shared in the rainforest.
- Handing out certificates of participation and a continuity kit (guayusa, cacao and an integration guide).
- Check-out and transfer to Tababela International Airport (approx. 3 hours).
- Farewell to the group. The path has only just begun.
Transparent Investment
What the Program Includes
The retreat includes everything you need to live this healing experience with full safety, comfort and support.
| Category | Details of Included Services |
|---|---|
| Transfers | Tababela International Airport → Lodge and Lodge → Airport, in comfortable transportation. Includes a gourmet brunch. |
| Accommodation | 6 nights at Hamadryade Lodge in rooms overlooking the primary rainforest. |
| Meals | All dietary meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Living-food cuisine designed to honor the ancestral ceremonial diet. |
| Ancestral Ceremonies | Two ancestral nighttime ceremonies guided by neuroscience specialists with their icaros and chants. |
| Sun and Guayusa Ceremonies | A daytime ancestral sun ceremony and a guayusa ceremony at sunrise. |
| Temazcal and Cacao | A closing temazcal ceremony and a sacred cacao ceremony. |
| Ancestral Cleansing | Ancestral energetic cleansing rituals before each major ceremony. |
| Integration | Integration circles and personalized guidance from specialized facilitators throughout the process. |
| Workshops | Build Your Drum Workshop (a sacred drum to take home). |
| Movement and Nature | Yoga, meditation, hikes through the reserve and the ecological trail. |
| Spa and Wellness | A spa session for deep relaxation between ceremonies. |
| Gifts | A continuity kit (guayusa, cacao and an integration guide) and a certificate of participation. |
Information for Groups and Agencies
Program Investment
Memorias del Bosque is designed for exactly twelve people — the number that guarantees the safety of the process and the collective strength that powers individual healing.
Capacity
12 people
Duration
7 days · 6 nights
Location
Napo, Ecuador
Format
All-inclusive
Investment per person
USD 3,999
All-inclusive · Group of 12
10% exclusive discount for travel agencies. 50% deposit to confirm · balance due 30 days before start.
Is This for You?
This Retreat Is for You If…
- You feel the call to heal wounds you've carried for a long time.
- You're seeking clarity about your purpose and life path.
- You want to release emotional burdens, fears or grief that no longer belong to you.
- You wish to reconnect with nature and your deepest essence.
- You're drawn to the rainforest's ancestral wisdom and are ready to receive it with respect.
- You're willing to surrender to a deep transformation process in a safe, held environment.
- You're an agency or facilitator seeking to offer a premium ancestral medicine retreat in a unique destination.
Important: the ancestral ceremonies have contraindications with certain medications (especially SSRI antidepressants), heart conditions and psychiatric history. A preparatory diet is required in the days beforehand. Participation in each ceremony is always voluntary and under informed consent.
2027 – 2028 Calendar
Upcoming Editions
Limited spots — only 12 people per edition. Choose your date and secure your place.
Add the date to your calendar and get an automatic reminder two weeks before the retreat begins.
Reserve Your Spot
The medicine awaits you. Are you ready?
Spots are exactly 12 people per edition. Fill out the form and our team will contact you within 24 hours to confirm availability, answer your questions and send you the preparatory diet information.
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Book & Pay — USD 3,999 →100% secure payment by international card · Limited spots