Ayahuasca Retreat Reviews and Testimonials

What a wonderful life changing experience. I've been to quite a few medicine retreats all over the world and I must say, I was totally impressed at what a wonderful retreat these guys orchestrate. They work hard and plan far in advance before you're arrival so things run smoothly as soon as you land at the airport. Upon arriving at the breath-taking finca I was blown away by how beautiful and welcoming the environment is. 3 of the sweetest gringo-gentlemen Colombia has to offer make you feel comfortable right away. Every detail of the retreats they hold is accounted for by them. The food is delicious, pure, and healthy. The company is warm and appreciated. The rooms are cozy and relaxing.... If that wasn't enough- the medicine experience is just as wonderful. I had the opportunity to sit with San Pedro led by Gonzalo. His spirit is humble and gentle just like his medicine. Sometimes I have the tendency to think about "how much longer?" when doing medicine with certain shamans I've sat with. Not here. When it was time to move to the temezcal, I immediately started to wonder when was going to be the soonest I could sit with this medicine again! I think about this experience often. So much of my life path has changed in such a dramatic and progressive manner since. I am so very fortunate and deeply grateful to have had my path cross with the ECA team and it's medicina. I do look forward to the day my path takes me there again.

Hello everybody I just came back from a 10 day retreat at the Eagle Condor Alliance in Columbia and would like to share my experience with you. First, getting to the location of the retreat is a real ’no brainer’. They pick you up straight at the airport! After a 20 minute ride you get to these wonderful little houses up in the mountains (9,000 feet high). The view is breathtaking, the air is fresh and the beds are very comfortable. Food is a very important part of the healing process and these guys take it very seriously. They serve you the most healthy/invigorating food you ever had. The 3 facilitators (Bobby, Jesse and Hans-Peter) are 3 wonderful young men that do everything to make your stay an unforgettable experience. For them, money is just an energy to get this thing going. They are dedicated to promote the amazing power of the plants to heal your body, emotions and soul. You will see them working like bees so you can have the best experience possible. Gonzalo is the Shaman conducting the San Pedro and Temazcal (sweat lodge) ceremonies. His philosophy of life will change the way you look at nature and life. His wonderful wife who sang for us and his beautiful daughter are a great addition to this retreat. Thank you so much Gonzalo for these unforgettable ceremonies. Greison Leonidas Lezama, the Shaman for the Ayahuasca ceremonies is probably one of the most amazing human being I ever met in my life. Despite the fact that he is only 26 years old, I think he has a 2,000 years old soul. He started taking Ayahuasca at the age of seven and passionately kept learning his craft throughout his life. The healing he provides and the brew he prepares is out of this world. Before I leave the retreat, he told me ‘You are a new man’… well, he is right… I am a new man. I could talk about this retreat for hours but I will let you experience it so you can really understand the power of it. If you are serious about going through a profound healing process, Eagle Condor Alliance is the place to go. Next time I want to have this experience again, there is no doubt in my mind that I will return to see these dedicated persons. If you have any questions or uncertainties about this retreat, you can email me at ReviewedByBob.com/contact and I will be more than happy to help you. Have a great transformational retreat at the Eagle Condor Alliance, Bob

If I could give 10 stars, I would! My husband and I are still here actually, we extended our stay to be a full 15 days, and man, these guys do not disappoint! We started our healing journey in Peru, and decided to try ECA due to their wonderful climate, beautiful living spaces, and the additional of San Pedro and the Temazcal to their healing portfolio. We have also had the chance to take Yopo here, due to our extended stay. The shamans/healers are warm, caring, and impeccable with their medicines and treatments, the food is excellent (I'd be really surprised if we both haven't lost at LEAST 10 pounds), and the facilitators are down to earth, funny, really warm spirited men. ECA is truly a family, and they CARE about your healing. They also really care about our environment and the indiginous communities these sacred plants hail from. If you are serious about changing your life, and you want to feel safe and secure in a comfortable environment, you can't go wrong here. I have done a 12 day retreat in the Amazon Rainforest with another center, and while I would not trade that experience for the world, this is a much more comfortable place. The price also, can not be beat. And the scenery, BREATHTAKING!! One note is to bring plenty of long sleeves and a comfortable hoodie or jacket. The City of Eternal Spring can get chilly at night at 9,000 feet elevation! (Im a Southern American woman though lol.)

I’ve had the opportunity to sit in sacred ceremonies with varying traditions and countries, and the Eagle Condor Alliance group in Medellin holds an especially dear place in my heart. Setting: The land and retreat homes are far enough away from the city to embrace a nature connection- it’s peaceful and quiet, beautiful morning silence! However they are also close enough for it to not be a huge undertaking of a journey and be able to have city time before or after as needed. Teachers: Of those working with the group currently, I have sat with Gonzalo Aguila. I really appreciate his manner of keeping form and guidance in the ceremony while still allowing space for individual process and exploration throughout. He’s a caring, compassionate individual with a big open heart. Accommodation: Wow are these houses little treasures on the mountain! Great beds, totally comfortable spaces, organized, beautiful views, It feels like home! Hosts: Wow, how on earth did a trio of blonde guys from 3 different backgrounds wind up together in Colombia creating this beautiful project? It’s worth asking to hear their stories. These guys go above and beyond to make sure you’re well cared for and feel comfortable for your stay. What I love most about here is that I leave feeling more like family than a visitor. The ceremonies have helped me a lot in my self-understanding and how I want to relate to the world. I leave with a ton of uplifted energy and watch it spill into the rest of my life. Looking forward to the next one, guys! Thank you!!

My time in the mountains of Santa Elena with the Eagle Condor Alliance has changed me profoundly. I was *extremely* anxious about making the trek up the mountain, and experiencing some serious resistance that I knew really meant I needed to go. Jesse was kind enough to take some time to chat about the process, and helped me feel more confident in the decision to face my insecurities. Once I arrived at the finca it was like remembering how to breathe again. The accommodations are cozy and inviting, set atop the mountains with an incredible view of the city of Medellín below. The ceremonies are held with such care & reverence for the traditions and healing power of the plants, it is an unbelievable process to witness and be a part of. This was my first Temazcal & Peyote experience, and it completely cracked me open. I have a new level of appreciation and connection to the inner warrior spirit that I have been exploring over the past year, and am so grateful she stepped forward in the Temezcal in particular. Those panicky feelings around cramped dark spaces, and discomfort with extreme heat? Yea, not so much a problem anymore. The Four Tobaccos Peyote ceremony was an especially moving experience for me. I felt completely at peace with myself regardless of any difficulties experienced during the night, and connected so deeply with those in the maloka on a profound level of love & acceptance. A great deal of my healing happened in the days outside of the ceremonies, as the energy of the land and the beautiful people I met encouraged me to share my Truth in new profound ways. I am so grateful for this experience, for the people of ECA. I cannot express how highly I recommend this group for your exploration in the world of plant medicine. Thank you ECA - so much Love for all of you!

I've traveled around South America many times and have taken medicine and spoken with many different healers and I truly feel that these guys have some of the purest medicine I have found. Their energy is very focused and their intentions are pure, love and compassion not money. MY SUGGESTIONS FOR PICKING A CENTER. -Choose a center who focuses on the medicine and the healing, as opposed to trying to make their centers seem better by making claims against others. Adding other things not relating to the medicine, such as fitness, only takes away from valuable and needed time for healing and introspection, remember why you decided to come.

My stay and experience with Eagle Condor Alliance was incredible . The program directors answered all my questions about the therapeutic benefits of their retreat and I was guided throughout the process which allowed me to feel comfortable and secure. The location is perfect and stunningly beautiful, the accommodations were comfortable and easy to find. I found numerous benefits during and after the therapeutic ceremonies and even more so for weeks to come after my stay with Eagle Condor Alliance. If you are looking for a safe, positive, welcoming environment to cleanse your body and soul, I couldn't recommend ECA high enough to those that are looking to improve their lives physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Thank you ECA for your help and guidance. I hope to come back to the beautiful Colombian mountains soon for another amazing experience. Best TM