Gaia Sagrada Retreat Center
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The Medicine is not just the plants...
I don't even know where to begin to sing the praises I have for Gaia Sagrada. I guess foremost I have to acknowledge and appreciate the incredible staff and volunteers who facilitate these incredible journeys. Of course we all come to these retreats for the Medicine, but the medicine is not just in the plants, it's in the incredible Love and Spirit that the Gaia family offers through their humble service. Throughout every ceremony, staff and volunteers were present, sober and supporting of the participants as we surrendered to the plant medicine. They were so attentive, gentle, and genuinely kind in the way they offered their support. Outside of the ceremonies, they were completely giving of their time and attention, checking in with you personally, sitting down in the grass to have a spontaneous heart-to-heart chats, being completely available in the moment any time you had a question or needed help. Always holding space with complete unconditional love. So thank you so much, familia. The shamans as well, so beautifully down to earth and sincere in their giving of their traditions and sacred medicines. What I loved about each shaman was the sincerity, reverence and human-ness they brought into each ceremony, all the while sprinkling in bits of comic relief with their funny commentaries occasionally. I loved this because I believe silliness IS sacred when it is sincere. In the heaviness of the ceremonies, the occasional funny remark made our open hearts laugh like children and the solidarity of understanding the humor made the bond feel that much stronger. Being able to talk to the shamans outside of ceremonies was also a blessing. And of course, the center itself on such beautiful grounds is truly part of the sacred beauty at Gaia Sagrada. The land is beautiful, the buildings are lovely, and the energy of the place can be felt. Also, the food was amazing! I can't imagine going anywhere else for such an experience. The way they have laid out the order of the ceremonies is genius. It takes you through such a journey. And the integration between ceremonies truly brings you so close to the other retreaters who are with you. Indeed, we did leave feeling that we truly have a new family. I am so grateful. Aho!