Gaia Sagrada Retreat Center
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Exceeded my Expectation's
Upon on arrival at GS I was greeted with nothing but hugs and love. This was very strange and bizarre to me. I tend to not play well with others and keep to myself especially since my sobriety. But I have to say this was the most friendliest & caring group of people I have ever met; staff, volunteers and even most of the guests. Most of the guests were already on their “journeys” seeking self betterment. The grounds are amazing (if you like plants you will be very happy) and you are up in the heavens basically. I thought of it as a Garden of Eden. I went for the 12 day retreat and took part in every ceremony and all the extra ones to. The ceremonies are very well organized and ran with plenty of “Guardians” keeping an eye out for us and helping us like get to the bathroom etc. The ceremonies start and end as a group and no one is left alone while on these powerful medicines. The Shamans, Mama Christine, Fire Keepers & Guardians are very “professional” and I knew that they sincerely cared about all of us, I am a 20 years B2B sales pro and can spot BS right away. I did not sense any of that from the staff. The food. Yes it is all vegan and my diet normally consists of animal protein like 80-90%. I survived and I have to say none of the food was bad and most of it was very good…… There’s plenty to eat and plenty of snacks. The water is amazing! After a few days this guy (me) who was around 9.5 months into my sobriety after almost 30 years of Hardcore Drinking and Drugging since the Military that was still coming to grips with feelings, emotions, patience and everything else that gets suppressed with addiction became a happy, hugging, loving social butterfly after many years of Isolation. I came seeking confirmation on things I already knew but just didn’t know for sure. I found most of the answers to the questions I had. I already had my power back so to speak before arrival, I just needed some fine tunning and to knock that last bit of rust off of my spiritual divine self. I accomplished everything I set out to do here and it’s because of what Mama Christine has built there. I wont go into further detail because its just one of those things you have to experience for yourself. Oh and OMG can some of these folks SING!!!!! Freaking Rockstars hiding out over there….. If there is one negative thing; I would have to say its negativity from some of the guests, some people are just not happy anywhere they go. Oh and no meat!!! I very highly recommend GS and I will be returning in a few years. Tat ta!!!