Our 8 day Iboga retreats are held in intimate containers of no more than ten participants, supported by a dedicated team of six to eight facilitators — ensuring that every guest receives the attention, care, and presence they deserve throughout the process. A medical doctor is on-site for the duration of all ceremonies, providing an additional layer of safety and peace of mind. Set on the shores of our beach location in Colombia, this eight-day journey moves through carefully held ceremonial and integration space, rooted in the Bwiti tradition and guided by practitioners with deep lineage and lived experience with the sacred wood.

The retreat unfolds across three principal ceremonies — the Introduction Ceremony, the Death Ceremony, and the Rebirth Ceremony — bookended by preparation, rest, and integration. Each day is thoughtfully structured to support the body, mind, and spirit through one this profound journey. An opening Fire Talk, yoga, meditation, individual consultations, spiritual baths, and shamanic drumming complement the ceremonial work, creating a full-spectrum healing experience that honours both the medicine and the person receiving it.

Day by Day

Day 1 — Arrival & Settling In:

Pickup Santa Marta, arrival, orientation, and individual consultations with facilitators. The evening closes with an opening fire ceremony.

Day 2 — Preparation & Introduction:

Morning yoga and meditation, followed by individual consultations. In the evening, an Iboga and Bwiti introduction talk leads into the opening Introduction Ceremony.

Day 3 — The Death Ceremony:

A day of  rest in preparation. Late afternoon begins with a spiritual bath and sacred preparation rituals, followed by the Death Ceremony through the night.

Day 4 — Rest & Integration:

 A full day of gentle rest and integration. Light food is available throughout the day in the temple and dining area. The body and spirit are given the space they need.

Day 5 — The Rebirth Ceremony:

A day of nourishment and quiet integration, followed by the Rebirth Ceremony in the evening.

Day 6 — Integration & Shamanic Drumming:

 A grounded day of meals and rest, with a Shamanic Drumming Session in the evening to support continued integrationn.

Day 7 — Closing & Bwiti Blessing:

 Morning yoga and meditation. The afternoon brings a Group Share and final Bwiti Blessing, followed by a group photo — a moment to honour the journey and the community formed within it.

Day 8 — Departure:

 Breakfast and departure, carrying the gifts of the medicine forward into life.