Arrive in Ilheus, where you will be transferred by air-conditioned car with your fellow journeyers to our gorgeous private villa at Barracuda Hotel and Villas in Itacare, Brazil. Itacare is a sleepy local surftime that is near our final destination for the ayahuasca experience at Spirit Vine. (If you are already in Itacare, we ask you to make your way to our Villa that afternoon.) We will arrive late afternoon to unpack to our luxury villa and relax on the private deck overlooking the ocean and then enjoy an early private dinner at the villa where Sharane will give an overview of the days to come, some travel tips and orientation. Massage therapists will be providing 60 minute massages at the villa that evening for your relaxation and entry to easy sleep after travel.

Following breakfast in the villa, we will enjoy a private tour with a local guide, and friend of Sharanes to a local beach with a guide for some sun, surf, and play on one of Brazils amazing beaches.. After the beach, we will return to the Villa for a casual lunch, relaxation time and opportunity to freshen up. The villa has its own view deck and private pool, where there is space to relax and take in the beauty of the environment. Early evening we will venture into the nearby little town of Itacare for a taste of the local culture, a tasty dinner at a open air restaurant, and some casual shopping for those interested. Itacare closes its narrow cobblestone street at night to be a pedestrian only environment. Simple and casual - it brings in visitors from Brazil to slow down and take in the natural rhythem.

We will start the day with a meditative sound healing and a guided intention setting workshop to prepare for our time at Spirit Vine. Breakfast will be provided at the villa. Free time will follow where you may go swimming, walk to a local beach adjacent to the villa, or venture into town. This is also a time to pack up. Lunch is provided at the villa. Early afternoon we will to travel a short distance by group transport to the Spirit Vine retreat. Upon arrival at Spirit Vine, you will be assigned your bungalow and an introduction to Spirit Vine and group dinner will be shared with all of the participants including those outside of our immediate group.

Once you arrive at Spirit Vine and are welcomed by Silvia Palivoy the host and facilitator, you will be given the flow of how the retreat unfolds. Know that you will be well taken care of and all details have been thoughtfully prepared. Be prepared to transform! While at Spirit Vine, we will experience 3 night and 1 day transformative ayahausca healing ceremonies, 4 teaching sessions, and 4 integration sessions. The entire experience is structured so that the group can support one another in their journey - shared meals and common area classes are the format. There is also ample time to have quiet self reflections, bodywork, and deep introspection. All of this is hosted in in a 39 acre jungle retreat where you will be deeply immersed in nature. Further information is included in the Ayahuasca Experience and FAQ questions sections.

We will leave Spirit Vine mid day by group transport to the villa at the Txai resort. This location is specifically chosen for the serenity and opportunity it provides for personal reflection and integration. Located on one of the most pristine and private beaches of the area, one will have plenty of time to digest the experience, enjoy the beauty of the area, share with your fellow retreat members and of course do other excursions on your own if you feel called. This first evening we will enjoy a light dinner at the villa and enjoy an evening experience at the quaint resort spa where you can relax under the stars and listen to the waves. Included in the retreat package is a 60 minute massage with that evening. (You may book additional massages or other treatments the following days at your own cost if you choose.)

The intention of these final two and a half days is to enjoy yourself, the beauty of Brazil and the connections you have made. I have intentionally created a lot of free time to spend these days how best suits you. Many of you will find that you will be deeply content taking long walks on the virgin beach, resting in the pools, journaling, getting additional spa treatments, etc. You will crave relaxation and some solitude. Others of you may want to go out and explore. The local area is known for surf, and lessons are available nearby. Local coco groves and other eco-friendly tours are also available. You may want to meet up with friends you have made at the retreat and share meals in town or adventures together. All of this is wonderful, and you are encouraged to do what calls you. Regardless of what you choose, you have come quite a ways from home and to have a few extra “free days” to play, relax, and rejuvenate in your own personal style will serve you well before you re-enter your regular life. There will be loose structure for those that don’t want to think about a thing: On day 12: breakfast, lunch are provided at the resort and villa for those who choose to eat here. We will have a group session regarding tools for integration "back in real life". Dinner will be in town one last time with the group. On day 13: breakfast and lunch and a final dinner will be at the villa. We will follow this with a Bon Fire on the beach to seal the retreat prior to leaving. All are asked to attend this to close the circle. Day 14: We will enjoy a final breakfast at the resort prior to our journey home mid day. There is a bit of last minute time to play, explore, or relax before packing our bags and heading to Ilheaus for our flight to Sao Paolo to connect to home. On the transport to the airport we will enjoy one last Brazilian meal at a local restaurant to fuel for the journey. You will have access to a private lounge at Ilheus airport prior to your first flight to Sao Paulo. And from Sao Paulo you will return to the United States with a very new perspective, some deep insights, and a renewed energy to create what is next.