Gaia Sagrada Retreat Center
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beyond expectation
I came to Gaia Sagrada for the 6 day retreat in October '22. I cannot recommend this place and experience enough. Gaia Sagrada is beautiful, thoughtfully laid out and constructed to suit the surroundings. I chose Gaia because it seemed most integrated into the community rather than siloed off. I also chose it because they provided the most comprehensive and detailed information re travel, ceremonies, how to prepare, what to bring etc. After signing up, I found the communication to be prompt and addressed my questions as I needed. Accommodations are consistently clean, well maintained, comfortable and well appointed. The food is delicious, healthy and accommodates various dietary needs. Staff and volunteers are patient, helpful, friendly and supportive.There is ample time in the schedule to rest, explore the grounds, do your own thing, do karma yoga, and get to know others because it's really up to you what you want to participate in. I suggest getting your karma yoga in ASAP, but as your time goes on, you may want to instead, rest more, hang with people more or journal more. As for the ceremonies, I appreciate the pairing of Ayahuasca and San Pedro as well as the limpia to start your time. Record what's said in the limpia, take a picture of your cards. This sets the tone for the other ceremonies. The San Pedro really does fortify you to address what Mama Aya reveals. If possible, I suggest you take notes during San Pedro or even in the Ayahuasca ceremonies. When you get home, I suggest finding ways to support the transformation started during your Gaia time.