Plant Medicine Weekend Retreat Andalusia
2 Nights of Plant Medicine Ceremonies
at the Natural Park Sierra de Grazalema in Andalusia, Spain
Friday, 2nd till Sunday, 4th of December 2022
by Metsa Yaka & Sanken Tsoma
We are happy to invite you to a a weekend retreat at our place in the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park near the white village Zahara de la Sierra in Andalusia / Spain.
During this weekend we will hold two Sacred Plant Medicine ceremonies, share the Rapé Medicine with you and guide you through process work.
For this we create a conscious, lovingly kept space where we go deeply within ourselves.
You will also be able to enjoy the surroundings of Zahara de la Sierra with its beautiful lake, the refreshing stream of the Garganta Verde canyon, the stunning nature of the mountain range Sierra de Grazalema and the charming white village Zahara itself.
We are very happy to open our gates for you to share our work at ths powerful and conscious place of transformation.
We are looking forward to welcome you… Metsa Yaka & Sanken Tsoma
Our Work & Program
* painted by Geenss Archenti Flores
Plant Medicine Ceremony
In these Plant Ceremonies you are connecting with sacred healing plants from the Peruvian Amanzon. By drinking the sacred and powerful medicine you enter the worlds of the Master Plants, which enable you to work on a deeper level of consciousness and experience profound healing, clearing and transformation on a physical, psychological, emotional, energetical and spiritual level. It is aswell about the transformation of old patterns and removing of blockages.
The medicine opens you up to your inner truth and connects you to the understanding and blessings of life.
Through the integration of the teachings and the wisdom of the plants, this can be the starting point to change your life and live it in full potential.
You will have the possibility to drink the Plant Medicine, but it´s not a have to. You can as well participate in ceremony without drinking the medicine. The work still will be done.
Content & Schedule
The 3 day retreat is an combination of
- 2 sacred Plant Medicine ceremonies according to the Shipibo-Conibo tradition
- Rapé sharings (sacred snuff tobacco) for cleansing, aligning and centering awareness
- process and integration work
Schedule:
- Friday – arrival between 4pm and 7 pm / in the evening sharing, preparation, Rapé sharing (snuff tobacco) and 1st Plant Medicine ceremony in Shipibo tradition
- Saturday – sharing. process and integration work / in the evening preparation, Rapé sharing (snuff tobacco) and 2nd Plant Medicine ceremony in Shipibo tradition
- Sunday – sharing / deparure around 2 and 3 pm
About us
The ceremonies are held by Metsa Yaka and Sanken Tsoma. Both will share their medicine with you and guide you through the ceremonies and your process.
Metsa Yaka
For me as a passionate inquiry work practitioner, coming from the shamanic approach through the work with Ayahuasca and various Master Plants, as well from the work with the Horse Medicine, the intention is always, to get to the source of things to really transform in order to grow.
My work is not based on a technique, I let myself be guided and follow my intuition what is needed in the moment.
Sanken Tsoma
I have been working intensively with plant medicines in a shamanic approach for 9 years. While studying various Master Plants in Master Plant Dietas and energy work, I was initiated into this type of work by maestros of the Shipibo and Inca traditions. My focus is always on personal and spiritual growth, expansion and inner and outer transformation. My purpous here is to share what I am learning to support people on their healing journey.
The Venue
We invite you to our finca “Huerto de la Rosa”, which is located in the natural park Sierra de Grazalema near the white village Zahara de la Sierra. This beautiful remote place is sorrounded by an impresive landscape of mountains, canyons, caves, rivers and vultures nesting places. In this self-sufficient environment you can reconnect with healthy nature and with yourself. The ceremonies will be held at our ceremony hall (where you can aleso sleep after the ceremonies or rest during the day). We have a very nice outdoor bathroom (plus an extra bathroom at our house which can be used in winter time) and amazing spots on and around our property. On our little farm you will also get to know our 3 horses, 3 dogs, 12 cats and our deer.
Our finca
Mountain view
Front yard
Terrace
Natural water pool (not in use in December)
Outdoor bathroom
Outdoor shower
Outdoor toilet with the most beautiful view
Respira - breath
Sierra de Grazalema
View on the property
Canyon La Garganta Verde
Water fall at the Bocaleones river
Zahara lake
Sunset
Cacao ceremony under the stars
Accommodation & board
Accommodation:
In Winter time the participants will sleep in our ceremony hall (included in the price).
Our bell tents are only available in summer as it is already quite cold in December nights.
It is also possible to rent a guest house as an extra option, which is located around 10 min by feet from our place. The guest house has a living room, a kittchen and two sleeping rooms, which can be used as single rooms or double rooms for couples.
The price for the guest house would be € 35,- per person/per night for a single room or € 30,- per person/per night for a double room (with a 1,40 m bed).
It is only possible to rent the whole guest house, which might be possible if two participants or couples want to share the house.
Photos of the guest house Casa Rural can be found below.
Food:
You will receive vegan meals of diet food (adjusted to the ceremonies).
On the days of ceremonies we will fast from the afternoon.
If you have any food intilerances or a special diet, please let us know in advance.
Guest finca Casa Rural
Pool Casa Rural (not in use in December)
Salon Casa Rural
Sleeping room Casa Rural (right room)
Sleeping room Casa Rural (left room)
Preparation & Packing List
Preparation Diet
It is highly recommended (partly necessary) to make a special preparation diet before, during and after the retreat, to prepare you physically and mental for the retreat. This diet includes following topics:
Please abstain two weeks before and after the retreat from:
- pork and red meat
Please abstain one week before and after the retreat from:
- salt, spices, garlic, onion and sugar
- dairy products
- citrus and sour fruits (like lemons, oranges, mandarins, pineapple, kiwi, passion fruit, sour bears)
- oil and fat (including avocados and nuts)
- pills, medications, caffeine, alcohol and drugs of any kind (waiver urgently necessary!)
- sexual activities
- violent or aggressive movies or video games
Detailed information you will receive after your registration.
Medical guidelines
First priority is the safety and health of the participants.
To ensure this you have to fill out a questionnaire with questions about your mental and physical health as well as any medication to be taken.
In some cases with particular health conditions or specific medications it is not possible to to intake the plant medicine. Medications that are not compatible with the plant medicine has to be discontinued in advance and in consultation with a doctor (the required period depends on the particular preparation).
In case you take medications we will inform you after your registration about the compatibility of your medication.
It is as well possible to participate in the retreat without taking the plant medicine. The work still will be done.
Packing list
- a sleeping-bag or a blanket and a pillow or for the ceremonies
- maybe notebook and pens if you want to write down something
- small flashlight or headlamp (for the ceremonies)
- comfortable and also warm clothes (in winter time its also a bit cold in Andalusia)
- if you want to do a river hike in the Bocaleones stream, you can bring water shoes such as neoprene shoes, barefoot shoes or light sport shoes (at this time of the ear the stream is qute cold, but a perfect spot to do for example Wim Hof exercises, if you want to do so)
- if you want, music instruments
Travel
Welcome to the Sierra de Grazalema
Flights:
If you come by plane, please book your flights to Seville or alternatively to Jerez de la Frontera or to Málaga.
To search for suitable flights, we recommend for example the flight search engine Skyscanner: https://www.skyscanner.com
Please take care of the travel regulations for Spain and back to your home country.
Travel regulations from your country to Spain you can check here: https://travelsafe.spain.info/en/
Buses:
From the city of your arrival you can take a bus to Algodonales or Villamartin, where we will pick you up and bring you to our retreat place. Th pickup from Algodonales or Villamartin is included.
> From Seville Airport you need to take a bus or a taxi to the Seville Prado San Sebastian bus station or the bus station Plaza de Armas. From there you have a bus connection to Algodonales or Villamartin (please note that on weekends buses from Seville to Algodonales are only available in the morning).
> From Jerez de la Frontera Airport you need to take a bus or a taxi to the Jerez main bus station. And from there you have a bus connection to Villamartin.
> From Málaga Airport you need to take a bus or a taxi to the Málaga main bus station. And from there you have a bus connection to Villamartin.
You can check your bus connecton here: https://www.checkmybus.com
(please note bus connections are only shown 2 weeks in advance)
Taxi:
The price for a taxi from the airport Seville to Zahara de la Sierra is arround 130 ,- €.
Rental car:
You can also rent a car at the airport for the duration of the retreat. This gives you more flexibility if you want to go on an excursion on your own or if you want to stay some days longer.
You can find offers here, for example: https://www.doyouspain.com
Your Self Investment
Plant Medicine Weekend Retreat
2 Nights of Ceremony
incl. accommodation in our ceremony hall
Friday, 2nd till Sunday, 04th of December
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Research Study & Membership
All our retreats and ceremonies serve as research studies in order to explore and evaluate the effect of the shared plants and practices as holistic healing techniques. Our aim is to support the holistic healing of body mind and soul with alternative practices, to promote a balance in life and to support an alternative healthy lifestyle that is in harmony with our nature.
For this, we currently have a collaboration with the New York State Psychiatric Institute and Columbia University, Department of Psychiatry, to evaluate whether plant medicine ceremonies with ayahuasca improve mental health and overall well-being. Participation in the study is of course voluntary for the participants of this retreat and not a requirement. All data collected are kept strictly confidential, anonymous and secure.
Our retreats, ceremonies and individual treatments do not replace any medical treatment.
To participate in our retreats / research studies, it is necessary for legal reasons to become a member of our association.
For this we also offer a free short-term membership. You can select your membership type later in the registration form.
