Spirit Vine Ayahuasca Retreat Center Avis 

My visit to the Spirit Vine Retreat Center in September 2023 was amazing and changed my perspective towards life.

This retreat is in the jungle and has really great facilities. Here, I experienced life just the way I should : in-sync with nature! Waking up to the sounds of the forest, fresh air, wholesome meals - 9 days was pure bliss!

It was my first time experiencing Ayahuasca and I truly soaked in all of it. The entire retreat was so well organised. The workshops are great, and the individual interactions with Silvia were very helpful. Silvia & Noor, were like our guardian angels ensuring our safety and well-being throughout. I have never felt so safe in my life!

Silvia, our exceptional facilitator, has a deep knowledge on plant medicine and also a wonderful HUMAN. Her approach to life is something that I'm truly inspired off!

I also got a chance to meet some wonderful people who shared similar interests, making my time at Spirit Vine truly memorable.

I wholeheartedly recommend trying Ayahuasca at Spirit Vine Retreat Center at least once in your life. It's a unique experience that can change you for the better :)

I participated in the September '23 retreat and it was such a profound experience. Spiritvine is so well organised, it catered to our every need and felt so very safe.
The ceremonies were explained in detail, the workshops enlightening and this helped removed all residual fear & apprehension.
Silvia is such a wealth of knowledge and experience and together with Noor who is ever so kind and attentive, they both made sure things ran smoothly.
I have not a single reservation about recommending Spiritvine and hope to be back in future.

Que lugar lindo!!
Muito bom pra relaxar e sair da rotina do dia a dia e se conectar com o criador

I stayed at the vine center for 9 days and i can conclude that it was the best experience of my life.

It is almost impossible to think for something that was not excelent. Everything was very well served and fitted, the bungalow was amazing, the food is special on its kind and healthy, the land and the facilities are beautiful and most importantly the energy of the staff is incredible.

This place is the best place in the world to do an Ayuasca experience, you feel all the time safe and on the great energy, the experience thay have in this field gaved my an incredible strength.
Another amazing tool were the workshops, simlpy wise and useful, i would not imagine the experience without the tools that Silvia gave us in the workshops.

I feel so much love for this place and people and I highly recomand to everyone that is interested to do such an experience.

Everything was perfect.

My friends and I had been waiting for over five years to do something like this. We wanted to make sure that we found somewhere that provided a bespoke, authentic and also safe experience for us - and we were not disappointed.

The retreat was magical; a place where all your inhibitions and reservations melt away as Silvia, Noor and the team take you on a journey filled with insights and revelations. You are shown what you need, not what you want. Their knowledge, intuition and emotional intelligence allowed my experience to flourish which is why I am so glad I chose Spirit Vine.

The location in the jungle, the food and drink, the attendees, sessions and the ceremonies were all very important and combined perfectly to make the experience truly unique. I realised how much effort and planning went into this by the team and it made all the difference. You will have everything you need from an accomodation, social and safety perspective. The people I shared the experience with will never be strangers and the retreat felt like a home from home.

The journey itself was incredible. This was my first experience and I can't really describe it in words, the positive impact it has made. But I can tell you to trust the process, as they have thought of everything.

It was an incredible experience and I hold it in the highest regard. I am forever thankful for the opportunity. It was wIthout a doubt something I will remember until the day I die, and cannot wait to do it again.

The days I spent at the spirit vine retreat center were some of the most important, revealing and transforming days of my life.

Silvia is an excellent facilitator, very knowledgeable not only about working with the plant but also about human nature. With her experience she helped me a lot in my process of self-knowledge and transmutation.

I demystified the fear I had of doing this “work”.
I always felt safe and supported .

All the support provided by the team (Silvia, Noor and Miro) makes us feel that we are in the right place to have such a deep experience.

The place is magical, surrounded by jungle and their beautiful noises, the facilities are incredible and the food is a journey of flavors, colors, diversity and health…

With all my conviction and love, I immediately challenged good friends to visit the centre. My sharing was so vibrant that they already booked ! ❤️

Visiting Spirit Vine was definitely one of the best decisions I have made in my life. The experience is hard to imagine and describe. Every day I am reminded of the lessons I have learned from Ayahuasca and Sylvia, and this translates into my improved mental wellbeing and living a more conscious life.
Whether this is your first ceremony or not, I am sure that drinking Ayahuasca at Spirit Vine will open new doors for you, raise new questions. It is not only the ceremonies that are unique, but also the workshops led by Silvia and the support of her and the assistants throughout the healing and transformation process. They will always give a helping hand when needed, and thus create an inclusive and safe space. In my opinion, Silvia's wisdom and experience perfectly supports the integration of the Ayahuasca experience.
The accommodation at Spirit Vine is comfortable and all needs are catered for. The wonderfulness of the experience is complemented by delicious vegan food, yoga workshops, massages and a beautifully maintained garden. Spirit Vine is like a safe haven I would love to keep returning to, to reflect on life and remind myself of unconditional self-love.

I had an excellent experience at Spirit Vine. It gave me some very much-needed clarity at a rather tumultuous time in both my professional and personal life.

Overall, the place runs like a Swiss clock. Everything is well thought through and taken care of from the moment you enter the retreat. The workshops are great, and the individual interactions with Silvia, Noor, and Miro have been very helpful in integrating what I learned during the activities. There is a well-structured progression that helped me advance on my journey, at my own pace. I also appreciate having met such a great and interesting group of people – I learned something from their personal journeys as well.

I cannot recommend this place enough, and I believe that everyone could benefit from doing this type of retreat at least once in their lives. You will learn a lot about yourself and be better for it.

This was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. I read many reviews before applying to this retreat, and they seemed too good to be true. But now I understand, every little detail was wonderful: the place is stunning, the bungalows were always very clean, the food (vegan, no salt, and gluten-free) was amazing. I miss that breakfast so much!

I felt a strange connection to all the people I met there, even though I had never met them before. Everybody was there to improve themselves while helping others on their journeys and that was beautiful by itself.

This was my first experience with Ayahuasca. The ceremonies were very quiet, and I couldn't have felt safer. Silvia is a very intuitive person and has a lot of expertise in this field. I was quite impressed by her insights. Noor and Miro were always willing to help with anything we needed. I also found the workshops very useful.

Now I understand what people mean when they say that one night of ayahuasca is equivalent to several years of psychotherapy. After 12 years of psychotherapy, I can personally say that this is true. I had so many insights in all ceremonies, that I was truly astonished. Lots of memories – good and bad – came to the surface, as I had never forgotten them. I noticed the change in other participants as well, they all seemed lighter after the retreat. Somehow, this light healed a part of me too.

I honestly cannot recommend this place enough. Thank you all for this amazing experience, I hope to be back soon!

I've had the pleasure of participating in the Spirit Vine Ayahuasca Retreat in May 2023. For anyone interested in embarking on an enlightening voyage into their psyche and keen on personal growth, I cannot recommend this retreat highly enough.

1) Community & Environment: The retreat gathers diverse individuals from around the globe, creating a nurturing environment for profound connections. Nestled near the beautiful locale of Itacare, Bahia, Brazil, the ambiance of Spirit Vine itself contributes significantly to the introspective experience.

2) Guided by Expertise: Silvia, the retreat's host, adeptly combines her knowledge of clinical psychology with spiritual practices. Assisted by her attentive team, Miro and Noor, she creates a holistic approach toward personal development through a blend of workshops, ceremonies, art, yoga sessions, etc.

3) Insightful Workshops & Ceremonies: The workshops, covering 'inner child,' 'spirit releasement,' and much more, provide invaluable insights into personal psychology. The ceremonies are transformative, facilitating self-awareness, reconciliation, and healing. For someone transitioning into entrepreneurship like myself, these experiences were truly enlightening.

4) Exceptional Infrastructure: From the comfortable rooms to the nutritious and delicious food, every detail was thoughtfully designed to ensure our physical well-being, which, in turn, greatly contributed to the overall experience.

5) Lasting Impact: Two months on, the insights and revelations I've gained at Spirit Vine continue to enrich my life. My relationships have improved, my self-awareness has deepened, and my path towards success has become more apparent. The retreat has imparted valuable life lessons and skills, which have empowered me to navigate life with greater confidence and clarity.

In conclusion, Spirit Vine Ayahuasca Retreat is not just a retreat; it's a journey of transformation that leaves an indelible imprint on your soul. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone on the quest for self-discovery and personal growth.

To Silvia, Miro, and Noor, thank you for this transformational experience.

-LT

This is my third time at the Spirit Vine retreat.

I had originally planned to go to the August 2023 retreat but thanks to a last minute cancellation/rebooking I got in the July one.

Silvia took a piece of the jungle and transformed it into a Paradise on Earth. Remote enough to be able to enjoy the sounds of the jungle, close enough to Itacare where you can enjoy the beaches and more before and after the retreat.

As already said several times, before attending the retreat last July I had never tried any opioids or similar substances and the two retreats I did last year were a revelation for me. And this is the only place I ever and will ever consider for Ayahuasca experiences as everything is meticulously organised so the participants feel safe to lower their walls and explore beyond their own boundaries or those imposed by the society.

There are a lot of rules to follow, but they all make sense and easy to follow, no sugar, no salt etc. to enhance the experience.

This time I did not have huge revelations like I had the previous two times, but still I was able to get a few insights which were/are very significant.

Aside of the excellent food, and the actual ceremonies and the insights I would stress the huge importance of the workshops which are done in preparation to the ceremonies which I am still applying in daily life (without the need to be at the retreat).

I found the workshops to be very useful since the first time I did them last July, and I have practiced some of them during the past year and found them to be very useful combined with mediation even on daily basis.

I am so grateful that Silvia has created such a safe and wonderful place where you can explore yourself and give a hand to your inner child to help you heal yourself and know yourself.

Big thanks to Noor as well for helping with this retreat.

And, as always, I will be back next year for sure.

Felix

If you walk the length of the Spirit Vine site, from the bottom bungalow to the peak of the stairs above the ceremony house, you get a sense of the wonder of the place. Spirit Vine is magical. When I asked Silvia why Brazil and not Peru for the retreat centre, she said Bahia is lighter. Is it the fan of the palms that makes it so? You might think of sitting on the little jetty looking out onto the pond. Nature is alive. At Spirit Vine, everything is beautiful.

When the aesthetics of a place are in order so that nothing glitches in the design, you know you are in the hands of a master. The masterful approach continues into all aspects of a Spirit Vine retreat. We ate a vegan banquet at every meal. Working with Ayahuasca can be hard work; being cradled in comfort allows for the quiet relaxation needed to contemplate.

I ventured into the past to Peru to drink Ayahuasca at two very good retreat centres. This time I wanted to work outside of the Shipibo tradition. I thought I might miss the Icaro, and to an extent, I did. However, Silvia's curated playlists of devotional music from many different cultures and psychedelic ambient provided opportunities for additional exploration. The Ayahuasca is grown on-site, and you drink from the same brew in each ceremony. Noor and Silvia decide on an appropriate strength for the first ceremony, and then you decide from there what strength works (with assistance if needed).

At each meal, Noor and Silvia sit at each end of the long table, a mad hatter's tea party, and they are available. If there are personal issues to discuss, you can book a time with Silvia or Noor to help you work through post-ceremony challenges. The design of the workshops that accompany each ceremony helps to target personal inquiry and set intentions. However, what happens during an Ayahuasca ceremony is profoundly mysterious and unpredictable. You can work with Ayahuasca; Silvia and Noor give you the tools.

The ceremony house is an eight-starred symmetry, a shape of protection. Knowing how to protect yourself to be in your power is a hallmark of this retreat. While there is much socialising (if you want it), play, and joking around, the ceremonies at Spirit Vine are quiet. The retreat's ceremonial aspect concludes with one or two daytime ceremonies. These were the revelations for me, having only previously drunk Ayahuasca at nighttime.

I came to Spirit Vine for a post-menopausal tune-up. I live clean and am healthy, but my thought patterns were restricting the spirit of independence and adventure that has defined my life. I am restored after eleven days at Spirit Vine and the following week spent in a nature paradise on the outskirts of Itacare.

What a place. What people. I will return.

Rachel

When one hears Ayahuasca, Brazil & Jungle all in the same sentence... the imagination runs wild and more often than not with worries. Is it safe? Will there be connection? What will i eat? how wild is it? will we sleep in makeshift tents? and so many more...
Lo & behold we arrive at the Spirit Vine retreat and to my astonishment, while truly in the middle of the jungle, the property was so well designed with a whole lot of love, thought and effort that was put into every brick & stick. The bungalows were extremely comfortable, the nature was awe-stonishing, the staff was extremely helpful, the food was made with pure love, everything was much more than expected, it was almost too perfect! but there is more....
Sylvia & Noor are 2 of the most incredible people i have met in my entire life. They know their stuff through and through and are there at any point during the day to cater to your needs. From the yoga & art sessions that we participate in to the extremely deep workshops that we go through as well as answering and helping us overcome whatever questions or thoughts we are struggling with, this place is like a piece of heaven on earth! my heart was filled already and i didnt even get to the ceremony part yet, which is in its own right one of the deepest, intimate, surreal & soul-filling experience anyone will embark on.
The best part : Sylvia & Noor are there with you every step of the way, holding space and guiding you on your own personal journey!
i have the deepest infinite gratitude to the both of them and to Spirit Vine as a whole and i will definitely be back!!

I just returned from the July ’23 retreat. Wow. This trip was like 20 years of therapy in 3 weeks. Silvia and Spirit Vine are doing it right. This truly is a place for healing, not only mentally, but physically as well. Everything has been perfectly planned, from meals to workshops, to each tree and plant on the property giving you the perfect detox from society. I felt more connection to the amazing group of people there, more connection to nature, and to myself than I have felt in a very very long time. I was shutting down from the world when I arrived at Spirit Vine. This place re-wired me and I am forever grateful to you Silvia. This place is ahead of its time. Truly. No bandaids, just healing at the source. I cannot thank Silvia and Noor enough for providing such a safe, caring, environment for healing. This trip has truly changed my life. I will 100% be back without a doubt.

The journey starts 3 months before the retreat when we have to go into a certain diet to cleanse in order for the medicine to work way better, at first I thought jungle, retreat, ayahuasca all these thoughts made me imagine a place like literally camping outside with no amenities at all for some reason I didn’t check the website for the place properly so little did i know that i arrived at the best ayahuasca retreat in the world i was so surprised its so surreal the bungalows are 5 stars the kitchen food is always made with love, the dinning table, the common area its so so surreal i was so surprised that it even had wifi everywhere although we we’re literally in the middle of the jungle, for me hearing the word jungle made me think that i will be stranded somewhere by a river or something surviving but boy oh boy was i wrong with all this available there is also house keeping everyday they clean the rooms daily, they even arrange a pick up for laundry which didn’t cross my mind with the thought of jungle not only that, they can arrange massages for whoever feels like it, then there is yoga its so perfect in itself that there is a man-made or shall i say woman-made pond with fresh rain water that is circulating that we swim in, it blows my mind every time i think about how all of this is available in the middle of the jungle, now coming to the ceremonies and the workshops, Silvia and Noor are so professional and passionate about their services that it adds to the surreality of this magical jungle they literally pour their hearts out for everyone anytime wether in ceremonies or workshops or even middle of the night its so so surreal the passion and professionalism, coming to the workshops Silvia is so insightful and delivers TON of valuable useful knowledge that is very easy to digest and use alone with such great impact it’s literally life changing, the ceremonies where super handled with care and commitment so we could literally let go and go deeper than we ever could into the depths of our psyche to understand and transform ourselves from inside, Silvia always insists on finding our own power our own light from inside and that itself speaks loads about how valuable this is as i always said this is like forced self therapy for all who really want to change and transform from within as there is no running away once the ceremony starts which beautiful because it cuts the bs and lies we tell ourselves every single day, the integration of ceremonies, workshops, accommodations, assistance, cleanliness, professionalism, passion, food and location is such a legacy to be recorded in history, its so surreal it cant be explained it can only be experienced even if its once in lifetime, this is one of those must-do’s, i travelled 44hrs to reach there, i came out transformed definitely enhanced upgraded and aligned to my higher self, it is definitely worth it and i am so glad it was Spirit Vine, once again thank you from my heart to Silvia and Noor

I’ve travelled over 25 hours to attend the Spirit Vine retreat… TWICE, and I will definitely be back, again and again. When choosing an ayahuasca retreat the first time, it comforted me that I was in the hands of a psychologist. That Spirit Vine was well organized, the retreat was structured with workshops in between the ceremonies, and consistently got great reviews.
Having been there, I can only say, Sylvia and her helpers are extremely vigilant, thoroughly experienced, well prepared, and make you feel safe through the whole experience. I’ve had an impeccable experience every time; gained incredible insights, had an excellent stay at 5 star facilities surrounded by beautiful nature, and left with what I came for.
If you need an annual energetic cleanse and to dig deeper into yourself, this is the place to be!

Very safe environment which allowed me to let go and go within, well-organized from beginning till end, the retreat center is in the middle of the jungle- so beautiful and serene, Silvia and Noor are very welcoming and approachable throughout the retreat duration, workshops superb and great tools were shared that i will use everyday. Overall, extremely happy with my experience and will definitely go back again and again

What a 5 star experience.
As soon as you arrive at your bungalow, the transformation begins, but you don't know that yet.
What I know for certain is that I will be going back to Spirit Vine again and again.
If you are reading this, then you are deciding to go to an Ayahuasca retreat.  No one can explain to you what it is really really like. Sounds like a cliché, I know. It is so worth it. I repeat, it is worth it.
Infact just send the application, already.
Spirit Vine adds an extra layer of Trust and safety, whether your are a first timer or a repeat participant.  The workshops and how they play out during the ceremonies will blow your mind. The food is vegan, super delicious. The accommodation is very comfortable, you have everything you need.
Silvia, Noor, Miro and veryone at the centre help you feel like this is your moment to look after yourself. What a gift that is.
Try some intermittent fasting during your preparation for the retreat also.
Sacred Ayahuasca will show you what you NEED and so much more.

A truly transformative & what felt like magical adventure. 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

Life-changing and Impactful
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!