Taita Diego Marmolejo
Lead Taita
Traditional healer from Putumayo carrying ancestral yage medicine and spiritual counsel.
May 27–31, 2027 Ayahuasca Retreat in Medellín
5 days · 4 nights · 3 ceremonies
Upcoming
3 ceremonies
Small group setting
Duration
4 Nights Retreat
Location
El Retiro, near Medellín
Group Size
Indicative size: 12
Language
Spanish & English
Retreat Summary
May 27–31, 2027
5 days · 4 nights · 3 ceremonies. Included: four nights, meals and refreshments, three yagé ceremonies with live medicine music, traditional plant baths and cleansing, preparation and integration support, one ancestral massage or body therapy subject to suitability and consent, and return transport from Medellín or MDE airport.
- Dates
- May 27, 2027 - May 31, 2027
- Price
- from 970 USD
- Availability
- Limited availability
- Private Accommodation
- Additional cost, limited availability
Compare what the retreat price includes and budget for the total trip.
A look inside the retreat
Ceremony, music, facilitators, the land, and the accommodation are all part of the same container.
Ceremony and Group
The ceremony house, music, and collective field around the retreat.
Shared Cabins
Included in the retreat price. Shared accommodation is limited and arranged with care.
Private Cabins
Available for an additional cost, subject to limited availability.
Included
What this retreat includes
Included: four nights, meals and refreshments, three yagé ceremonies with live medicine music, traditional plant baths and cleansing, preparation and integration support, one ancestral massage or body therapy subject to suitability and consent, and return transport from Medellín or MDE airport.
Medicine music
Meals included
Transport included
Integration support
Medical screening
Plant baths and body therapy
Facilitators
The retreat is held by the Camino al Sol family: taitas, facilitators, medical support, and musicians.
Samuel Vélez
Lead Facilitator
Lead facilitator supporting preparation, ceremony care, music, and integration.
Andrea Diaz
Facilitator & Ancestral Therapist
Ancestral therapist offering body work, plant baths, and grounded participant care.
Dr. Marta Turpin
Medical Advisor & Facilitator
Medical advisor supporting screening, risk review, and participant safety.
Camilo Campo
Musician
Medicine musician and sound therapist supporting ceremony through live music.
From February 4, 2027
5 days · 4 nights · 3 ceremonies
Thursday — Arrival and Opening Circle
Arrive in the afternoon with transport from Medellín or MDE airport. Settle in and join the opening Circle of Word. No yagé ceremony tonight.
Friday — Purification and First Ceremony
A morning traditional purgative is offered according to individual assessment and consent. Rest, plant baths, fire cleansing and individual preparation precede the first evening ceremony.
Saturday — Integration and Second Ceremony
Rest and meals after the ceremony, guided integration and individual accompaniment during the day, followed by the second evening ceremony.
Sunday — Reflection and Final Ceremony
Rest, reflection and integration during the day, followed by the third and final evening ceremony.
Monday — Rest and Farewell
Rest, breakfast and informal conversation. No formal closing circle or structured integration session. Return transport on Monday afternoon.
Included: four nights, meals and refreshments, three yagé ceremonies with live medicine music, traditional plant baths and cleansing, preparation and integration support, one ancestral massage or body therapy subject to suitability and consent, and return transport from Medellín or MDE airport.
Samuel Vélez’s three-month integration and coaching program with weekly sessions is optional, separately arranged and not included in the retreat price.
Safety & Medical OversightDetailed Safety Protocol
Medically Guided & Carefully Screened
Every application is reviewed by our medical team, including a dedicated medical doctor, to ensure safety and suitability.
- Medical screening before acceptance
- Review of medications and contraindications
- Experienced facilitators present throughout
- Integration support after the retreat
Participation is based on screening, not automatic booking.
Medical Advisor
Medical Oversight
Dr. Marta Turpin
Medical Advisor & Screening Lead
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