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.
Julia, 34
Before arriving, Julia was going through a period of confusion, trying to work through personal challenges without a clear direction.
During her time at Healing Forest, what surprised her the most was something she didn't expect: feeling completely at ease and safe in a place that was entirely new and unfamiliar. That sense of comfort became a key part of her process.
At the end of the experience, the most significant shift she highlights is internal:
"I gained so much more confidence, overall."
She describes Healing Forest in one word: powerful. And she strongly recommends the experience due to the impact it had on her life.
Today, Julia sees this week as a true turning point in her personal journey.
PowerfulPedro, 43
Pedro arrived with a clear intention: to step out of his comfort zone, grow, and open himself to new experiences.
From the very beginning, the connection with the Amazon jungle left a strong impression. What truly made the experience transformative was the combination of:
One of the aspects he values most is the human environment:
"From the moment you arrive, they make you feel part of a small family."
After the retreat, Pedro recognizes that the process doesn't end when you leave — it continues through integration:
"This doesn't end here… I feel like it's just beginning now."
A testimony that reflects the depth, continuity, and guided nature of the Healing Forest experience.
Transformative
“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
