1-day San Pedro Sailing Retreat in Ibiza, Spain
The use of Huachuma (the original Quechua pronunciation of the San Pedro cactus) is among the oldest of the ancestral psychoactive plants, dating back to 6.800 BCE. The name is attributed to the belief that just as St Peter holds the keys to heaven, the effects of the cactus allow users to reach heaven while still on earth.
This ceremony takes place within the summer solstice window — the three days around the longest day of the year, when the sun reaches the peak of its power. Huachuma is a sun medicine. Across Andean, Mexica and Mayan traditions, the summer solstice has been one of the most sacred ceremonial windows for millennia. To meet this medicine on the water, under the solstice sun, is to align with something far older than any of us.
San Pedro mesas and hikes in northern Peru and Ecuador are the most traditional ceremonial settings. We have created a modern reinterpretation of the original space of consciousness and reconnection with nature—a sailing journey in a 34-foot solar catamaran in Ibiza.
Welcome to this avant-garde proposal to develop awareness and integral well-being through the tremendous heart-opening capabilities of San Pedro, a masculine plant spirit commonly referred to as the grandfather.
Note: Having previous experience with sacred medicines and/or psychedelics and knowing how to swim are essential requirements to join this retreat.
1 San Pedro ceremony by Benjo Podlech (experienced with plant medicines since 2012, plus psychologist and coach).
1 Rapé ceremony (dried tobacco powder) – clearing the mind and cleansing the body and energy field, used in combination with San Pedro.
1 Integration workshop by Nathalie Van Den Hombergh.
1 Sunset picnic supper. A variety of salads made with fresh vegetables, legumes, and ferments. Natural juices and some sweet bites to say goodbye. Everything your body needs to land after the journey.
Transport service from/to Ibiza airport or town.
Intake and safety screening with the collaboration of a doctor.
1 One-on-one preparation video call with Ammy Plex.
1 Group preparation video call with Benjo Podlech.
1 Online group integration follow-up.
Ongoing access to our monthly community online integration circles.
Time & Date Details
Location
A 34-foot solar catamaran powered entirely by wind and solar energy. Ibiza’s only 100% eco boat.
A highly experienced captain, sailing since 2001.
Very high facilitator-to-guest ratio. A team of 7 people, with a maximum of 9 participants, will ensure you feel supported at all times.
Personal support before and after the retreat – you will have an Avalon family member assigned to guide you through the preparation and integration.
Toilet onboard, super sound system, canopy shade, masks, snorkels, and one paddleboard.
Ceremony in an exceptionally safe setting. Our ceremony team consists of 3 experienced sacred space guardians and musicians who follow many of the guidelines of the Enhancing Safety in Ayahuasca Sessions course by ICEERS Academy.
A ceremony filled with live “medicine” music: a combination of multiple instruments and voices.
Easily accessible location in Europe (Ibiza) with direct flights from most of the bigger cities.
San Pedro preparation and integration guidelines documents.
Lifelong access to the Avalon community, activities, and support system.
Psychologist & Medicine Man
A grounded tiger that pushes the limits to wake up the soul potential. Spiritual comedian.
Doctor
Sage. Conventional and alternative medicine integrator. Seeker and sharer of truth.
Guardian
Sun warrior. Indigenous knight who grounds and empowers to improve the world.
Sherpa & Spiritual host
Loyal caregiver. Devoted and compassionate listener. Nurturing and empathetic server.
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Before embarking on a plant medicine journey, many questions may arise. Preparing yourself with a skilled guide before diving into it can make a world of difference. Reflection, expectation management, intention setting and tools to prepare—60 minutes, online or in person.
The plant medicine integration process is equally as important as the journey itself. This is where the real day-to-day work begins. We know how challenging it can be and how important it is to find someone you trust to guide you to harmony within—60 minutes, online or in person.
