Colombia and the ECA

The Alliance of the Medicines and Traditions

The sacred plants of the Americas each have their own unique spirit, tradition, and way of reconnecting us with ourselves.  The Prophecy of the Eagle and the Condor confirms what our own experiences as healers and facilitators have shown us, namely that giving participants access to a range of traditional ceremonies and plants over the course of the retreat creates a unique opportunity for healing, awakening, and transformation.

The Colombian Miracle

Medellin has been at the center of the miraculous makeover that Colombia has undergone in the past 10 years, and the world has taken notice.  During that short time period, Medellin has gone from being considered one of the most dangerous cities in the world, to being hailed as its most innovative (Wall Street Journal), its most attractive for retirees (Huffington Post), and a must visit for tourists.

Colombia has always been known as one of the most beautiful countries in the world, ranking only second to Brazil in total bio-diversity, and its people are the world’s happiest (Win-Gallup report), but now its high mountains, deserts, plains, jungles, extensive network of fresh water rivers, and colorful people are attracting more curious travelers than ever.

It’s in this positive cultural context and stunning natural setting that Eagle Condor Alliance offers its sacred medicine retreats. We are located in the mountains to the east of Medellin and can offer participants a life-changing internal journey through the sacred medicines without obligating them to trudge through the jungle.

Intensive Plant Medicine Immersion Experience

The demanding itinerary of ECA retreats requires that participants approach the medicine with respect, reverence and strength.  These medicines lead us to confront both the beauty and darkness in each of us, and will power is needed to maintain consistent focus on our internal transformations during the plant ceremonies and sweat lodges that we share.

Our Commitment to the Individual

Each participant comes with his or her own past experiences, health concerns, goals, ambitions, medical history, and intentions for the retreat.  At ECA, retreat groups are kept small and intimate.  The group is attended to by bilingual facilitators and experienced healers who are committed to creating bonds of trust and compassion. Those bonds form the foundation for the healing processes of participants.

Experienced Healers and Ancestral Medicine

ECA’s healers have been finding, harvesting, and preparing their own medicines to the benefit of their respective communities. They offer these gifts from Mother Earth in their purest forms. ECA’s medicines are never altered or mixed with other substances or plants.  They are provided with respect and love in traditional, ancestral ceremonies from the Amazon and North America.

The Setting – Colombia’s Natural Beauty

ECA’s retreats are held high in the Andes Mountains outside of Medellin, Colombia in spectacular setting; 70 acres of lush, green deciduous forests combine with tropical vegetation to form a truly unique and breathtaking backdrop for our own internal transformations.  The land that holds our center gives us natural spring water to drink, a beautiful river to swim in, hiking trails and extensive native forests to explore, and an abundance of diverse flora and fauna.

Comfort and Rejuvenation

Comfort is a crucial element in this reviving and re-energizing experience.  Participants at ECA retreats: sleep in comfortable, soft beds; eat delicious, healthy cuisine; drink fresh mountain water; can opt-in or opt-out of any retreat activities; and are given ample alone time for reflection and self-examination.  The mild climate also helps us rest.

Convenience and Price

Fly direct into Medellin’s international airport for a fraction of what it costs to get to Cusco, Leticia, Iquitos or other locations, and arrive at the retreat center via our private transport.  We provide all food, housing, and on the ground transport in order to make our retreat relaxing and hassle free.