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Upcoming Retreats

Ready to embark on your journey? Select options that best suit your needs and we will include them in your application. Availability does not guarantee access, and you should refrain from booking travel until you receive confirmation.
Prices are per person and include workshops, all meals, yoga, massages, and watsu. All Ayahuasca ceremonies are free.

9 Days

4 Ayahuasca Ceremonies

  • Shared Dorm - $2,250
  • Shared Bungalow - $2,550
  • Private Bungalow - Inquire for cost

May 5 - 13, 2026

Aug 19 - 27, 2026

Dec 13 - 21, 2026

11 Days

5 Ayahuasca Ceremonies

  • Shared Dorm - $2,250
  • Shared Bungalow - $2,850
  • Private Bungalow - Inquire for cost

Mar 28, 2026 - Apr 7, 2026

Jul 7 - 17, 2026

Nov 3 - 13, 2026

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Basic Informations

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What To Expect

Our 9 day Retreat includes 4 ayahuasca ceremonies and three workshops, and our 11 day retreat includes 5 ayahuasca ceremonies and four workshops. The retreat is meticulously designed to give participants a balanced and deep experience to connect with their higher self, to reconnect with their own power, and to connect with nature.

Stay in Itacaré Before the Retreat

The retreats include workshops that are carefully developed from a range of different modalities and take place every other day as a group. The various activities are designed to help integrate the insights coming from the Ayahuasca experience, workshops, and sharing sessions. Heal the physical body through yoga, massage, and watsu and translate your visions artistically during non-ceremony days.

All activities & workshops are optional but recommended

Ayahuasca Ceremonies

The ayahusca ceremonies are always free and optional. The first several sessions take place at night in the ceremony room while the final ceremony with a smaller dose takes place during the day. We allow boosters after one hour if necessary and are always available to you if you need assistance. The ceremony room has private bathrooms with running water. We use a curated playlist designed to activate different levels of insights during your journey.

Nutritious + Delicious Meals

We have a local chef on staff who provides breakfast and lunch every day, and dinner on non-ceremony days. The meals are vegan and are made with fresh ingredients in a variety of flavors and textures that do not interfere with ayahuasca. We provide a special treat on the last day of the ceremony and always serve meals together as a group in our main dining area. Fresh water, teas, and juices are always available as well.

The Retreat Grounds

Enjoy exploring our lush gardens and swimming in the natural lagoon. Hear a variety of exotic birds, smell colorful flowers, and see monkeys swinging about in the trees. At night you can view the stars and hear the frogs in the surrounding jungle. You are safe from anything dangerous here, and your inner child will enjoy being among nature.
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The Vine

Our lead facilitator, Silvia Polivoy, transplanted the Banisteriopsis caapi vine (part of the ayahusaca tea) and other lush plants to create the jungle and gardens at Spirit Vine. During the end of the retreat, you will get a tour and will get to meet the plants who helped provide you with such a powerful experience.
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Our Program

Here is an example schedule of a 9 Day Retreat:

Day 1 – Arrive from Itacare in a caravan with the rest of the participants. Settle into your bungalow and enjoy dinner.

Days 2, 4, & 6 – Breakfast, free time, workshop, lunch, free time, ceremony at night.

Days 3, 5 & 7 – Breakfast, activities, lunch, sharing, free time/tour of the grounds, dinner.

Day 8 – Breakfast, workshop, day-time ceremony, free time, activities, dinner.

Day 9 – Breakfast, pack up to go back to Itacare via taxi.

note: Safety is the number one priority at Spirit Vine. All workshops, activities, and ayahuasca ceremonies are always optional. We have the right to prohibit a participant from attending any part for the safety of the others if needed.

Why Itacare Before & After Retreat >

Reviews

I attended Spirit Vine in January of 2024. I waited a year and a half to write this review because I wanted to complete my integration with that experience.

fenreer July 12, 2025

I visited Spirit Vine for the first time during the pandemic, in November of 2020. As a birthday gift to myself, I decided to go, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life.

Ariadna F. Scavone July 9, 2025

I have been to Spirit Vine 3 times. I want to tell anyone and everyone who is considering this retreat center that this place and this experience have been incredibly healing for me.

Electrons July 1, 2025
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Our Process

Our retreats are intentionally small and carefully held. The journey typically unfolds as follows:

  • Apply To Attend

    Complete the application above with honesty and care. This helps us understand where you are in your journey and whether Spirit Vine is a supportive fit at this time.

  • Personal Interview

    If your application feels aligned, you’ll be invited to a conversation with lead facilitator, Silvia. This is a space to ask questions, clarify intentions, and ensure mutual readiness.

  • Confirmation & Payment

    Once accepted, you’ll receive next steps regarding reserving your bungalow and sending the payment.

  • Preparation

    Begin preparing physically, emotionally, and energetically.

  • Travel Planning

    We’ll support you with guidance on booking your trip. 

  • Arriving at Spirit Vine

    Retreat days include guided workshops, ceremonies, movement, rest, and reflective practices.

  • Group Sharing & Reflection

    Integration is supported through facilitated sharing circles and one-on-one sessions as needed.

  • Integration Support

    After the retreat, integration resources and optional virtual sessions are available to help you bring insights into daily life.

If You’re Not Sure Yet

If you’re feeling curious but uncertain, that’s okay. You may find it supportive to:

  • Explore our blog where we share reflections, preparation guidance, and integration insights
  • Sign up for our newsletter to receive thoughtful resources and updates
  • Begin your own reflective practices—journaling, meditation, therapy, or creative expression

Healing is not a race. What matters most is choosing paths that honor your wellbeing, readiness, and integrity.

Why Choose Spirit Vine?

We understand you have many options when choosing a retreat. We offer a safe, intimate, and deeply healing environment that honors your personal responsibility, inner wisdom, and long-term integration.

What Makes Us Unique >

Before You Arrive

It is imperative that you prepare your mind, body, and spirit before embarking on the journey to our retreat center. Once you are approved to attend, our lead facilitator, Silvia Polivoy, will be able to answer any questions you have before, during, and after your stay.

Preparing For Ayahuasca >

Honoring The Roots of the Medicine

We recognize ayahuasca as a gift from the forest and its guardians, understanding that the vine itself is a living teacher.
At Spirit Vine, we honor and respect the Indigenous peoples of the Amazon who have been practicing this tradition for centuries. Our ceremonies are guided in partnership with trained Shipibo healers, who carry songs (icaros), prayers, and practices into each brew.

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Help Save The Rainforest

Founder, Silvia Polivoy, transported native plants to the property that is now Spirit Vine in 2008. Her mission is to help ensure the jungle ecosystem is preserved and protected from land developers and pollution.
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