Reflections & Experiences

The place is very beautiful and everything is natural. It’s nature at its best form. The hosts Silvia and Noor are very accommodating and they make sure to look after all the needs and requirements of the participants. Even the ceremonies are very well managed, keeping in my the privacy, safety and comfort of the participants. The workshops conducted by Silvia are mind blowing as i felt most of the healing happens during the workshops. Even the yoga and massages that were organized were very helpful for the body. The food was amazing, inspite of not having salt, one wouldn’t find it difficult to eat. There were so many options. Even people with certain allergies were very well taken care of their dietary needs.

This is a place which is run by someone who has a big heart and supported by staff which only serve people with love. The intentions of the team can be very easily felt and observed which is to help everyone heal and have a profound experience. The work Silvia and her team does is highly underrated as the magnitude of things that go behind the scenes are hardly noticeable.

Silvia and Noor give everyone so much attention as they are also very easily approachable. One can share very comfortably whatever they want. There is much of love and there zero judgement towards any participant. They have utmost respect for people coming from various different cultures and backgrounds and hence there is so much trust. This is a place which is well above the religious norms because one learns here that nature and spirituality are not restricted to religious boundaries.

Overall, a highly recommended place and anyone reading this review means that you are now ready to embark this life changing journey.

Silvia and her team made sure everything was well taken care of and made us comfortable, feeling safe and this was the least of my worries while in the journey. Food provided is very clean and the environment complements the connection I built with nature. The ceremonies are very well planned and they are there to help in any way to make ones experience smooth.

Overall it was a magnificent journey with lots of Learnings and realisations.

Definitely going back for more deeper insights and even more healing

I have just spent the most wonderful 9 days at Spirit Vine, a safe haven and slice of paradise in Brazil. What Silvia has created in this little corner of the globe is truly awe-inspiring. Her deep experience in holding space for personal transformation is a masterclass in and of itself, but throw in Mother Ayahausca and you have the perfect environment and combination of conditions to facilitate growth and healing. It’s hard to believe that life will ever be the same again after my time at Spirit Vine…in the best possible way. A word of advice – heed the dietary instructions, prepare well, then let go and trust the process. The more you surrender to the experience the greater the gifts will be.

Everything about the retreat from start to finish has been well-thought out & finely tuned to provide the best possible experience for all guests. Silvia and the team are true professionals. I have left a significantly wiser person for my time at Spirit Vine & I only wish I could have stayed longer!

Tip 1: Do Silvia’s prep work to make the most of the retreat. The better prepared you are, the easier it will be to learn the nature of the vine

Tip 2: Bring a few pairs of long trousers & long socks (not shorts & ankle socks like me) to avoid being a target for mosquitoes

I highly recommend Spirit Vine Center in Brazil. Having tried Ayahuasca in another center in Costa Rica, I can say that Spirit Vine provides the best support one needs to dive deep into this amazing psychospiritual work. I am a psychotherapist and spiritual counselor myself, so I had high expectations that were thoroughly met in this retreat center!

Silvia, the retreat’s facilitator and owner, has a very solid experience and skills in both the spiritual world and the human psyche. She is able to provide the safest, long lasting results experience in a group setting.

Each of the staff was a phenomenal addition to the experience and made us feel part of a family, the accommodations are just fantastic, nestled in the Brazilian jungle. The food nourishes body and soul, ensuring that your overall wellbeing is supported.

I loved it, coming back in December this year to continue my healing journey!

Everything I had read about SpiritVine seemed to tick all the important boxes: Carefully vetted participants, diet guidelines for preparation, a well thought out experience that combined workshops, integration and body care activities like yoga and massage. The promise of the retreat and the reviews were compelling. Having returned home from the most transformative experience in my 55 years I can confirm that SpiritVine is the real deal. Something incredible unfolded in me during this experience that was so profound and meaningful to me that it is hard to put into words. Having spent a lifetime on retreats and workshops hoping to uncover unknown barriers I had finally broken through and seen something breathtaking on the other side. Looking back I can see how this experience was made possible by the care and attention by Silvia and her team. It is the culmination of a life works dedicated to bringing alive the ayahuasca experience in a safe and supportive environment. There is such a dedication to excellence: The ceremony room, the music, the food, the accomodation, the gardens. Everything is there for you to take a deep and safe dive into yourself. What is on the other side is truley worth the investment. It was the greatest gift I have ever given myself.

Spirit vine is the gold standard when it comes to self healing, self empowerment, understanding how to work with the medicine and holding space for trauma healing. I learnt so much about myself and what I need to do to improve my life, behaviour and happiness. I am in awe of the amazing retreat Silvia has created here. Noor and Miro were fantastic too, creating a safe and relaxing environment for everyone. I went to spirit vine solo, with no previous experience of ayahuasca and was so grateful for the warm welcome and inclusive environment. Ayahuasca is an incredibly powerful medicine and not to be taken lightly. Silvia’s psychotherapy expertise and unique workshops were hugely reassuring and helpful, teaching us how to use and interact with the medicine, especially in difficult moments. When people say it’s like 9 years of therapy in 9 days, they aren’t wrong! The nature is stunning, I felt so healthy after the diet of vegan, organic food. I am also grateful to have met a group of such wonderful people and new friends. I will definitely be returning!

If you’re looking for a healing and very safe experience with a teacher who is both a psychotherapist as well as highly trained with Ayahuasca, this is the place! The retreat environment is beautiful, nestled in the Atlantic rainforest of Bahia, Brazil. The accommodations are beautiful, very comfortable, clean and quiet. The support staff does an excellent job of holding the space during ceremonies and making sure everyone’s needs are cared for.

The teacher, Silvia, who owns this property also grows the plants and personally makes the Ayahuasca tea. Silvia has created an ultra safe experience for all attendees. The website has lots of information covering just about any question you might have. She provides workshops before ceremonies that help focus and prepare participants for the ceremonies. Following the ceremonies she holds integration circles to support integration of ceremony experiences. She is also available for Zoom sessions following the retreat for anyone wishing further integration support.

I cannot say enough about Silvia being perfect for this experience. She is a wonderful mix of strength and the positive mother — able to hold this sacred space so participants feel safe to let go to all that Mother Ayahuasca has to teach. She is trained in both traditional use of Ayahuasca as well as a formally trained psychotherapist. Having been in this field I was especially happy to experience how very open she is with everyone which greatly supported my process.

The group I was in had 17 people (I believe the current maximum). She is selective about who she accepts in for health and safety reasons. An Ayahuasca diet is highly recommended before and provided during the retreat (the food is outstanding). She carefully counsels about avoiding certain foods and supplements that could interfere with the Ayahuasca tea.

It took me years to find a place I felt safe about exploring Ayahuasca. Spirit Vine Retreat met and exceeded all my expectations.

Thank you Silvia, Noor, Miro and Spirit Vine Retreats!

driven by my curiosity rather than by the need for healing. I am a coach, fascinated by the brain and I had read that ayahuasca opens a passageway between the conscious & unconscious minds. I had no prior experience of drugs or psychedelics.

Spirit Vines came highly recommended by a friend & I did additional research before applying. My main focus was safety & quality of the outlet.

The experience with Spirit Vines did not disappoint, on the contrary. :

– The founder (Silvia) is present & directly involved throughout the retreat. She is certified in a number of therapies & has over 25 years experience with ayahusca.

– Diversity, inclusion & no nonsense approach. Silvia carefully filters the participants, ensuring a diversity in backgrounds & intentions. She and the team (Noor & Miro) also create an atmosphere of inclusion and non-judgment, which helped the team gel very quickly.

Silvia is consistent in repeating that ayahusca isn’t a recreational drug, but a plant medicine which helps you unlock past trauma & gain new perspectives. She doesn’t impose her spiritual values on anyone & doesn’t share these as part of the retreat, reinforcing the inclusive philosophy

– Both the ayahuasca vine & the chacruna bush are grown organically, onsite. The brew is also made on site, without any additions.

– Each ayahuasca ceremony is preceded by a 2 hour workshop on a specific topic, thanks to Silvia’s background as a therapist. Each ceremony is followed by a 2 hour debrief & sharing, enabling participants to learn from each other as well.

– The retreat takes place in a compound nestled in the Brazilian Atlantic rainforest. The proximity to nature & the rainforest sounds are incredible. The bungalows are well appointed & mostly have fans. A few have aircons. If you are sensitive to heat, time your trip wisely.

– The pre-work suggested is mainly to help prepare your body to the ayahuasca ceremonies. In addition, there is a strict ayahuasca friendly vegan diet during the retreat – ample amount of delicious food.

– In addition, there are complimentary 90 minutes yoga sessions on alternative days & optional massage at an additional cost (Rs. 250/1 hour). The diet, yoga & massage created an unexpected weight loss (1 dress size), without inconvenience.

– The thread throughout this testimonial is that Silvia & the team go to great lengths to ensure that participants feel safe and nurtured. They create a perfect environment for reflection, introspection & new experiences.

Not only recommended but I’d be happy to return when the need arises.

Having been here now my 3rd time, I can continue to attest to the transofrmative power available to everyone here. Silvia and her staff have thought of every detail, creating an ambience that allows truly life changing possibilities . In addition to the magic of how it is all put together, the space provided is perfect. The food is delicious. The bungalows/dorms are all very comfortable. The lagoon is wonderful. I am forever grateful for having come here.