These are real reflections from guests who joined our ayahuasca retreats in Peru’s Amazon. Every journey is different, but the same themes return again and again: safety, honesty, and support. Before, during, and after ceremony. Read their words to get a clearer sense of our approach and the kind of space we hold.
A new life at 70
“I FELT SAFE ENOUGH TO BE HONEST WITH MYSELF”
What surprised me most about Healing Forest was the calm. No hype, just people who truly care. The ceremonies were powerful, but the integration circles helped me make sense of it all. I returned home clearer, more grounded, and with practical steps to keep moving forward.
Marina, 27, Spain
“I STOPPED RUNNING FROM MY LIFE”
I came with anxiety and exhaustion, hoping the jungle could give me clarity. What I found was something simpler and more powerful: structure, safety, and a team that truly listened. The ceremonies were intense, but I always felt supported. The integration circles helped me turn insight into action, and I went home with calmer mornings, better boundaries, and a real plan to keep changing.
John, 44, USA
“THE JUNGLE HELPED ME RESET”
I didn’t realize how overstimulated I was until I arrived. The quiet, the river, the simplicity of the space, it all helped me slow down. The ceremonies were powerful, but what changed everything for me was the integration: daily circles that brought me back to reality and helped me understand what the medicine was showing me. I returned home lighter and more grounded.
Louis, 35, France
