Colombian tradition paired with western approach for your authentic Ayahuasca experience
Learn what makes this place special, from the team to the extra attention to detail we provide
Had an amazing experience with this wonderful team. They went above and beyond of what one would expect for this experience and were extremely supportive im creating a very save environment for everyone.
The musicians were also...
Arne Strawe
This was a wonderful experience. I truly found myself in Colombia at an Ayahuasca Retreat. Oliver and his team are simply amazing. It was the first time in a long time I actually felt safe. I highly recommend this place if you lost in world or floating in the abyss...
Jordan Vanezuela
What a nice and peaceful place to consider doing plant medicine ceremonies. Green, lush, and tranquil. Nice team with lovely people. A lot of space to roam and to have introspection time. I had a wonderful time. Thank you!!!
Jekaterina
Had an amazing experience with this wonderful team. They went above and beyond of what one would expect for this experience and were extremely supportive im creating a very save environment for everyone. The musicians were also...
Arne Strawe
Get To Know The AYA Retreat Team
Allow yourself to surrender knowing that you are in good hands. We create the space for you to connect with the miraculous plant of Ayahuasca and let her do her magic.
Oliver Glozik
Former business owner and corporate executive turned Integration Coach shares his experience and transformation with Ayahuasca to live coherently and master oneself to live a life of service, respect and happiness.
Sergio Henao
As a former philosophy professor Sergio Henao has been looking for answers to many questions of mankind and found his calling in the service of people and helping them find inner peace with the work of plant medicines.
Vanessa Henao
One of the rare female ayahuasca medicine givers, bringing nurturing mother energy to the ceremony. Her intuitive approach and deep connection help participants reconnect with themselves and harmonize their lives.
Dr. Kevin David Zapata
Is a doctor graduated from the Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira - Colombia in 2018. He is currently a researcher in the field of traditional medicine practices with plants.
Luna Garcia
Dedicated facilitator bringing care and nurturing support to participants, particularly in connection with feminine energy and 1:1 conversations. She plays an integral role in the daily flow of the retreat
Karolina Schneider
With a passion for marketing, Karo helps share the message of Ayahuasca and also supports the participants with her positive, delightful energy during the retreats.
What Makes AYA Retreat Stand Out
Medical Supervision
Mother Aya affects everyone in different ways, and that’s why we have a Western doctor available during our session.
Participants can receive prompt, professional care in the event of any adverse reactions or emergencies. This also encourages a deeper level of trust in the process, allowing you to fully engage in the healing journey without fear.
Scientific Collaboration and Research
We’re proud to partner with leading institutions like the University of Exeter, Imperial College London, and the University of California. Our collaboration contributes to studies on how plant medicine in ceremonial settings impacts well-being and connectedness. This research is led by Prof. Robin Carhart-Harris, a pioneer in psychedelic therapy, as featured in the Netflix series How to Change Your Mind.
Sound Baths
We’ve incorporated various instruments and sounds into our ceremonies to enhance the experience as well as sound healings in the 7 day retreats.
The universe functions through vibrations, and during the heightened awareness brought on by ayahuasca, participants become more attuned to these subtle, yet powerful, frequencies. Using various instruments, we guide the healing process with gentle sounds and vibrations.
Join us and tune into that vibration.
Ice Baths
Ice baths ground participants by challenging them to focus and surrender to discomfort. This practice aids in physical recovery, mental clarity, and resilience, helping to prepare for the intense ceremonial experience.
Holotropic Breathwork
Holotropic Breathwork deepens emotional release and expands consciousness. Through controlled breathing, participants access altered states, confronting traumas and gaining insights, making it a powerful preparatory or integrative practice for the ceremony.
Energy Cleansing
Every participant gets an individualized energetic cleansing, which is part of the Ayahuasca tradition we follow. It takes about 20 minutes and it helps to harmonize the energies of a person with their intention for a profound Ayahuasca healing experience.
Preparation & Integration Course
Our free Skool community offers a preparation course for those who haven’t attended a retreat yet & an integration course that will take your healing experience to the next level, by bringing the messages of ayahuasca to your day to day life.
We facilitate weekly integration calls where we support you post retreat as the transformation continues to come. These sessions also connect you with past and present participants who are on the same path so you don’t have to feel alone in the shifts that are going on within you.
Definitely a life-changing experience!! Oliver was an amazing host 🤩 I loved how he incorporated various activities to create community & make us all feel comfortable beforehand. It is a great retreat especially for your first time. Very safe & supportive & caring...
Gisela Kottmeier
The Story Behind AYA Retreat
Ayahuasca is a medicine for our mind, emotions, heart and our spirit. It allows us to emotionally process things from the past, connect with ourselves on a deep level, create a vision for our life. Just like mother nature provides us with all the nutrients for our physical body, she also provides us with medicines for our soul…
Dr.. Kevin Zapata
Our Vision
Aya Retreat is dedicated to offering authentic ayahuasca experiences for all bodies seeking a safe place to heal within and transform.
Our mission is to create a secure environment that supports trust in the natural medicines of the jungle, empowering individuals to connect deeply with themselves and the possibilities around them.
You are the creator of your own life and want to help you make it the way you want it to be. We provide the tools and container to help each participant unlock their inner magic, re-write their own story, and truly dance with life.
Trust in Mother Nature, trust in yourself, trust in us; unlocking your higher self isn’t just a dream here – it’s reality.
Our Three Agreements
1) Confidentiality
Your journey with us is deeply personal, and we honor that by ensuring absolute confidentiality. Every experience shared within our retreat remains sacred and private, creating a safe space for you to explore your inner world without fear of exposure. We promise that your healing process is yours alone, protected and respected at all times.
2) Respect & Non-Judgement
We vow to meet you with respect and without judgment at every step of your journey. No matter your past or present, we hold space for your growth and transformation with compassion. Your experience is unique, and we honor it with unconditional acceptance, allowing you to heal without fear of being misunderstood or judged.
3) Authenticity
Our commitment to authenticity means we show up fully, as we are, and invite you to do the same. We promise to provide a genuine, supportive environment rooted in truth and vulnerability, where you are free to be who you are. We embrace the power of being real, fostering deep connections and profound healing.
The retreat is absolutely recommended. I was impressed by the team, the environment and the location. I hope to return one day. The food was also excellent and the team looked after us exceptionally well. The music during the ceremony was a particular highlight. The entire program was well thought out and coherent.
Martina Muri
Musicians
Our team includes an incredible group of musicians who are integral to the ceremony. Their voices and instruments create a special atmosphere and serve as a guiding force throughout the ceremony. If you're lucky, you may experience multiple musicians, each contributing unique energy to make the ceremony guided and transformative.
Maria Alejandra
Jaime Andres
Yulian Antonio
Maria Isabel
Daniel Bedoya
If you want to connect with your highest self and experience pure bliss, this is the place. I had the most incredible experience on this retreat. Oliver, Sergio and the team, create a comfortable and safe environment.The views,food,people,breathwork sessions, ceremonies are all amazing!...
Cathy
Discover Your True Self
Every human has an inner genius that makes them capable of becoming a sovereign, powerful being. In a world that strives to accumulate, it’s important that we don’t allow the pain of pursuing more to make us forget who we are.
Mother ayahuasca helps you connect with your intuition, reveal your blindspots, and show you your path. That’s how you will re-discover your genius and become the best person you can be to share your authentic gifts with the world.
You have all the answers within – you just need the right guidance to access it.
Unleash Your Gift to the World
Buried under layers of confusion, misunderstandings and emotional trauma is your true self.
Join us and we will help you find the truth within - that you are a gift to the world!
What our Participants are saying
Life changing experience
The most magical place I have ever been! The people, the scenery, the memories, truly an unforgettable and life changing experience. I cannot thank Oliver and the team enough for my time there!
Anonymous
Life changing, simply amazing
One of the greatest experiences of my life without a doubt. The healing and self discovery that I went through in just a week here was more profound than anything I was able to discover over the past 12 years of suffering and struggling. From the amazing ceremonies with terrific Shaman...
Charles
Incredible experience
This was my second retreat at 'Ayahuasca retreat Guacamayo' - i had to return and hope I will again in the future! The ceremonies are very well guided, every single person there was incredibly friendly and made sure the guests feel welcome, safe and have a great experience in general.
Kevin
Life changing, simply amazing
One of the greatest experiences of my life without a doubt. The healing and self discovery that I went through in just a week here was more profound than anything I was able to discover over the past 12 years of suffering and struggling. From the amazing ceremonies with terrific Shaman...
Charles
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Giving Back To The Community
A portion of all shop sales goes various projects to help support indigenous tribes of the Amazon while protecting and sharing their rich traditions.
Financial support
Sales of the shop brings employment to the amazon and creates jobs for them around their tradition (+ various other ways we support them financially).
Purgatives
Purgatives play a crucial role in the Colombian tradition around Ayahuasca. Using them before your Ayahuasca ceremony helps cleanse your physical body from years of accumulated toxins. This helps your body absorb the healing minerals and compounds, profoundly deepening your connection with the plant medicine. We have unique purgatives that are rarely found elsewhere that offer a safe, thorough and impactful preparation.
From Burned Out Fortune 500 Exec to Ayahuasca Retreats
At 19, I was working as a department manager in a Fortune 500 company. Despite my success, a profound sense of disconnection persisted—I was sure there was more to life than the cyclical grind of work and weekend shopping.
My journey took a transformative turn when I discovered ayahuasca. After years of personal development, just one week with ayahuasca offered me insights and emotional shifts more profound than anything I had experienced before.
Fueled by my own personal growth, I founded a retreat center in Colombia. I began without knowing Spanish, without contacts, and in a completely new profession, yet deep down, I knew this was my path.
Today, our retreat is one of the top-rated in Colombia, offering a medically supervised, safe container for others to explore profound personal change.
What’s Included:
- Attending and participating in every ceremony
- Building a community with “human medicine” of kindness and acceptance
- Your completely optional participation in group activities
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