Reflections & Experiences

Amazing atmosphere and location, but above all the expert guidance throughout the retreat made this a life changing experience. After arriving to the retreat you’ll quickly find you are in good hands to work on yourself in a safe yet stimulating environments.

I particularly liked the workshops through the retreat, amazing how much useful information they managed to convey to us in such a short amount of time. I still often find myself going back to concept and tools learned in my stay at the Spirit vine retreat center.

This experience allowed me to gain a whole new perspective on my family and partner relationships, but also on myself and my childhood traumas that have influenced my life today. I feel empowered and have the right tools in my hands to handle situations that were previously hopeless. The expert guidance from Sylvia and Ti0 has opened me up to knowing my inner self and taught me how to deal with the common situations in my life. The Ayahuasca ceremonies, which were conducted under safe supervision, were accompanied by sharing where I learned to talk about my feelings and step out of my comfort zone. The daily workshops offered both theoretical and practical skills and tools to develop the possibilities of working with my inner self. Not only was the retreat full of delicious food, massages, yoga and amazing people all around, it also gave me a sense of safety and security, it is a special place in the middle of nature with the magical sounds of the jungle where Ti0 and Silvia made me feel welcome. I am very much looking forward to coming back here one day!

I visited Spirit Vine solo. It was an outstanding and life changing experience. Silvia and Tio love what they do and it can be seen in all details. Guidance through the ayahuasca was incredible and improved the quality of conclusions. I felt extremely safe and relaxed. The place is very zen and eco friendly, with great vegan food. It attracts high quality fellow travellers that are focused on self improvement, so you are surrounded by the right environment. I loved the integration of Western psychoanalysis approach with ancient ayahuasca traditions and wisdoms, it is quite unique.

Spirit Vine retreat was a life changing experience. I feel like I got a lot of insights, which are helping me to live my life in better way. I discovered what does it really mean to love myself. The guidance of Silvia was great, I felt safe all the time and open to share my experience. I really enjoyed workshops before ceremonies and also personal sessions with Silvia and Tio. I would definitely recommend this retreat and I can’t wait to come back

I completed an Ayahuasca retreat here in March. I’ve waited about 7 or so months to complete my review, as I wanted to take the time to integrate my experience.

The People:

The people here are incredible, from of course Sylvia and Ti0, whose wisdom is vaster than I have ever encountered so far in my 25 years of life, to the Chef and everyone else who supports the running of Spiritvine, whose presences’ are kind, gentle, and incredibly conscientious (which was very important to me, as I needed a place where I felt deeply safe to dive into healing my traumas). I also personally can struggle with trusting others, especially in an isolated retreat experience like this, but with the demonstrated expertise, kindness, and support of Sylvia and Ti0, I was pushed to mend this wound and also most importantly, learn to trust myself first and foremost.

The place:

Absolutely spectacular. It is true, the pictures don’t do it justice. There is a magic to the garden and the cabins that have to be experienced to be understood. When I was there, I felt deeply connected to the jungle (a healing experience in of itself), as well as to the climate patterns and the sun, that the cabin layouts and amenities invite you to experience in the most comfortable way possible.

The experience:

The experience of the ceremonies is of course beyond words. I’ve tried to discuss it with friends, acquaintances, my therapist, etc. and words never communicate the transformative power the ceremonies hold. I do want to say though, you will not come out of the retreat ‘fixed’ or even ‘healed’ in a way you may want or expect. I am only saying this because this is my experience. It of course differs for each person.

I came out of the retreat, yes, feeling like I’ve released years of traumatic experiences, but I also came out feeling more confused about my life than ever.

I’ve now learned, this confusion is very okay, and even to be expected. I appreciate that the confusion inspired me to continue to reflect and to take my time in my healing and growing journey.

When I came home to Manhattan and to my 9-5 tech job after the retreat, the first thing I wanted to do was run away, and run as fast as I could. But, I also had no idea where to even run to and why. This forced me to continue to turn inward, to continue to understand what I really love and want, and to know the power and necessity of being in the present.

I am still learning the whole being in the present thing (very hard lesson), however, I did stay in NYC (and I’m glad I did) and meditated, integrated, and waited for when it felt right to make the changes I needed. What ended up being almost funny to me, was that some changes I didn’t even need to make (ie. I ended up getting laid off at the job I hate) and paths revealed themselves when events outside of my control unfolded.

After months of wondering what my ceremony visions meant and being terrified of not ‘acting on my potential’, I learned oftentimes the answer is in the present moment, and that by being in and appreciating the present moment we are where we need to be.

All of this is a long-winded way of saying, the ceremonies are incredible but never by no means a quick fix to emotional pain, personal confusion, or trauma (nothing is, and Sylvia and Ti0 will say this themselves as well). The ceremonies, I think, will however inspire a wave of growth and transformation that is as natural and beautiful as the processes you may see in the surrounding rainforest ecosystem.

There is also, nowhere else I would feel safer embarking on a journey like this than at Spiritvine (seriously I looked at many others and they do not compare). I also want to emphasize that continuing to receive support afterward (from Sylvia, the group you complete the retreat with, a therapist you trust, and anyone else in your support system) can be essential and immensely helpful.

Thank you so much, Sylvia, Ti0, and all of the staff who support the magic at Spritivine.

This was my 3rd time back to Spirit Vine. I came back as this is my safe place to heal my inner child and to find my path. I am a cautious person hence for me to do this again speaks volume of how much trust I have for Silvia and Ti0 guiding me through the ceremonies. I will most definitely come back again and again, as I believe in the work done to me.

The September retreat was my second one (the first one was in July this year) and I am still processing the insights that I received during the retreat.

Compared to the July retreat, this one was similar yet different.

Due to some last-minute cancellations the group was rather small and it was a shorter retreat with 4 ceremonies (in July we had 5) but still very insightful for me.

As I stated in my July retreat impressions, the retreat changed my life, and the September one just continued that path.

I have never been much of a spiritual person, never believed in reincarnation etc, but after some insights from a particular workshop that we did this time (past life regression) I cannot say that I do not believe in past lives anymore as some important details from my family history resurfaced as visions.

Let’s just say that ayahuasca opened some doors that were bolted in July, and the September retreat continued in that direction.

Aside of the personal insights, the great food and beautiful scenery I cannot stress enough that the most important thing in this retreat are Silvia and TiO, their guidance, attention to detail, and the workshops which are done before the ceremonies.

Things practised in the workshops you can do every day, at home, but also during the ayahuasca experience and I found those crucial for the further development and progress.

There are a lot of rules that you must follow during the retreat, but they all make sense, and help with creating a safe space where you can let go of the fears related to the ayahuasca effect on you and freely do your inner work to heal yourself.

The key thing for me also that the dosage of the tea is individual to each participant and is adjusted before each ceremony depending on the experiences from the previous ceremonies to fine tune to one’s sensitivity rather than one dosage for all like is done elsewhere.

I will be back…

1000/1000 for Spirit Vine retreats! Silvia & Ti0

are truly wonderful people with hearts to serve others and the planet. It takes a special type of person to do this type of work and hold space for deep healing to happen – these two are the REAL deal!

Every part of this trip was beautifully thought out, organized, and arranged in a way for you to get the most out of the experience. Beautiful cabins, carefully prepared food – perfectly trimmed trees, amazing workshops, 1:1 sessions, and of course the actual ayahuasca ceremonies were planned down to the very last detail to make your experience as comfortable/transformational as possible.

This was my first time sitting with the medicine and I would describe ayahuasca as taking off a blindfold after years of being in the dark and seeing the world for the very first time – with new clear vision :’)

I used to look outside of myself a lot in hopes of finding answers but Ayahuasca allows you to heal yourself! (with Silvia and Ti0 standing right by your side)

This medicine allowed me to be shown the realities and harsh truths around my family, my romantic relationships, friendships, the choices I make every day, etc. while also showing me how I can make improvements in my life going forward.

The biggest takeaway from my trip would be the freedom that comes with deep knowing that I am all I need ~ All the answers lie within and I have the power to create my own life. The wisdom that I got from this retreat will be medicine that I carry with me throughout my entire life. It’s truly a gift that no one can take away from me.

The people who choose to go forward with this must know that it’s not easy and sometimes very uncomfortable but if you keep an OPEN heart and mind…. you will not regret it. Much love from Boston 🙂

I struggle to put into words what an invaluable, amazing experience this has been. Every aspect of the Spirit Vine experience was beautiful, thoughtful, peaceful, and healing. Silvia and Tio were nothing short of amazing. Silvia is a clinical psychologist who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, and Tio is one of the most intuitive people I’ve ever met. Spirit Vine provides an incredibly personalized experience, which is really helpful when dealing with issues that come up with the medicine. Ayahuasca is powerful medicine, and this is greatly aided by practitioners who can help us navigate our way through all the lessons we learn during the ceremonies. This is a journey of incredible exploration, and you will grow to love your fellow explorers. I met friends for life during my stay at Spirit Vine. The facility itself is stunning – nestled in the Brazilian jungle, complete with all the sights and sounds of nature’s exotic beauty. Every aspect of the retreat was so thoughtfully organized and orchestrated. From the moment I entered Brazil everything was taken care of, so there was no stress. This was such a wonderful way to unplug, unwind, re-calibrate, and rejuvenate. And the healing that takes place is invaluable. We all need some sort of healing, and we could all be better humans. This is the perfect place to do just that – heal and learn how to be a better person. If you feel compelled to try Ayahuasca, I promise this will be the experience of a lifetime. And I cannot recommend Spirit Vine highly enough. Look no further.

5-Star Ayahuasca Spiritual Retreat! From the moment you book with Spirit Vine, they take care of everything! They provide dietary guidance, recommended reading, recommended flight schedules and before and after hotel recommendations. Once you arrive, you will be impressed by the spacious bungalows (recommend to upgrade to a 2-person), the delicious and colorful meals, the amazing sounds from the jungle, the 1:1 coaching from trained experts in Psychology and Shamanism, and swimming in the healing pond and massages. Now the actual Ayahuasca experience was life changing. I was able to visit, experience, and address dozens of life traumas and realize permanent relief and resolution. Other members of my group saw me after my 2nd experience and said “oh my god, you look so different… like you are lighter and happier”. I realized at that time that, yes, I did in fact feel different. A new and better me. It has been 1 week since the conclusion of the retreat and I still feel amazing. More balanced and less stress. Ready to take on my daily work and personal life challenges while having fun and making strong relational connections in the process. A much more fun way to live than my prior life. One side effect to note is that you will make life long lasting friendships with the other members of your group. These are the most interesting people you will ever meet. A truly special experience. Thank you so much Silvia and Ti0! You are truly special people!