The Ayahuasca Experience
Most people think of an Ayahuasca experience as being in the jungle or somewhere in South America, but at Avalon, we are privileged to witness many wonderful Ayahuasca experiences in Europe. These experiences are marked by deep transformation and healing. Participants from around the world gather in our serene settings, where we balance luxury with immersion in nature to create a safe and nurturing environment. Our ceremonies are thoughtfully designed to foster profound healing, with experienced facilitators and shamans from different tribes guiding each individual through their unique processes. Every aspect of our retreat, from the food to the integration support, is carefully crafted to enhance the transformative experience. Read on to see what our participants have to say about their Ayahuasca experience at our retreats in Spain.
Ayahuasca Experiences in Spain & Europe
Imogen’s Ayahuasca experience
“My time as a participant at Avalon was for the New Year 6-day retreat. I feel like I still don’t have the words to give it justice for how life-changing my experience was (but I’ll do my best). I’d describe the venue as the perfect balance of luxury and comfort but also feeling fully immersed in Mother Nature. With absolutely beautiful grounds that are thriving with wildlife, beautiful greenery, and the most calm and peaceful lake, as soon as you arrive you feel so held and safe.
The ceremonies were absolutely exquisite! There was such a deep sense and feeling of the jungle even though we were on Spanish lands and the teachings and healing that took place were some of the deepest work I have ever done and witnessed with this medicine. The music was out of this world, with so much variety from so many different lineages. This was a coming together of a family to not only just heal but to celebrate life on Earth! I danced and sang like never before but also embarked on one of the deepest healing journeys I have ever been on with plant medicines.
As I said at the beginning, this retreat literally changed my life! The food was divine and so intentionally thought out with every day being colour-coded to our chakras which brought so much healing and also awareness to the huge part food plays in these experiences. The integration circles and support outside of the ceremony were impeccable and there was always someone to hand to hold and support you if you needed it which is in itself one of the most important parts of journeying with plant medicines.
There is also an integration programme in place for when you leave the retreat to really help you transition back to your everyday life which again is so needed after diving deep into these life-altering spaces. And I am so deeply grateful to the Avalon team, who I now call family, for all of the love, intention, work, and commitment they make to each and every person who embarks on a journey of healing and rediscovering with them. Viva Familia!!”
—Imogen T.
Michelle’s journey
“I walked in on my own and left with a family. A large family that held me in their hearts. It’s hard to put into words the experience I encountered during those days, but can say without a shadow of a doubt that it was transformative. The (real) love that I felt is with me until this day, and for certain will continue with me for time to come. Every detail from the minute of our arrival was planned with so much care and thought. The abundance with which we were received was incredible. It’s been just over a month since I’ve returned, yet every day something new falls into place. Thank you to the entire team for creating such an amazing experience, with memories to last a lifetime.”
—Michelle E.
Swati’s experience
“Absolutely amazing experience! The team at Avalon are really wonderful and absolutely everything was perfectly put together, planned, and more importantly given with love! I felt in an incredibly safe space and the team are so incredibly nurturing and caring. Both the pre and post-retreat support is fantastic and everything from the food, accommodation, ceremonies, and integration are meticulously planned with so much professionalism, attention, and love. I can’t thank the Avalon family enough for such a life-transformative experience. Thank you with all my heart.”
—Swati M.
Angus’ Ayahuasca experience
“I have recently returned from my first ever Ayahuasca retreat, which I am grateful was with Avalon. Even before I booked or paid anything the support and guidance that I received from Avalon was incredible, and this only got better once I arrived. It is very clear from my experience that everyone at Avalon loves what they do, and they genuinely love people and love helping people. I’ve never been on a retreat where I felt that the people behind running the retreat really genuinely cared about the retreat and their experience so much. Every detail was carefully thought about and planned so that we could all have the best experience that we could with the medicines and that we felt safe throughout.
I cannot thank Avalon enough for all of their incredible work, and would strongly recommend them to anyone interested in an Ayahuasca retreat. I would especially recommend Avalon to anyone who has never experienced Ayahuasca or other plant medicines before, as they are super accommodating of first times and people who are new to it.
An amazing place, with amazing people, providing amazing experiences. Thank you Avalon.”
—Angus S.
Mia’s Ayahuasca journey
“I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the entire Avalon team for holding space for one of the most important and beautiful weeks of my life.
After my first experience with this sacred plant, I learned that medicine has its own timing and its own agenda when it comes to what kind of experience you’re going to have. The medicine itself worked very differently for every participant that I was in the ceremony with. But each and every one of us was so well taken care of, so well loved by the staff, the shamans, and all the medicine helpers at Avalon.
With each ceremony that I did, I felt a deepened sense of safety and unconditional compassion from those who held space for us.
The ceremonies were held with such sacred attention and devotion. The integration circles were very well organized and timely for the processing of our experiences. All of the practitioners who offered the one-on-one sessions were impeccable.
The land that the retreat is held on is stunning and so is the venue. Not to mention the delicious food…
Thank you so much to everyone at Avalon for your service and for holding the container for my journey with the medicine to begin, for such beauty and connection and love to be expressed. It was a truly life-changing week. I left feeling so full of love! I hope to work with you all again 🙂 Aho!”
—Mia M.
Read more Ayahuasca experiences
If you’re interested in reading more Ayahuasca experience stories at Avalon in Spain, you can find them on the Avalon reviews page. If you have any questions, feel free to book a call with us or check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Ayahuasca.
