Spirit Vine Ayahuasca Retreat Center Avis 

I am so Happy and thankful that i found the spirit vine ayahuaska retreat! I wanted to try ayahuaska Because I felt i needed Help with seeing me and my life clearly and from that point make decisions of New direction.
I was a little nervous doing 'spiritual drugs' since i never did try drugs like lsd or other drugs for that matter. I felt Very safe and supported and the rest of the Group gave the same impression.
Sylvia and Tio are Beautiful people that seem Happy to be at your service and have honest interest in everyone. After every ayahuaska ceremony there is a sharing which i found Really Beautiful. A Group of people openly sharing their feelings, hardships in life and Beautiful experiences and then receiving the Loving support from the whole Group. So Beautiful that is! Sylvia Saw us was my experience and was always fast to mirror us and Invite to further reflection and New insights.
And what did I get out of ayahuaska? I felt like it allowed me to go deep Into myself and open up hidden sides in me that needed airing. I Saw things more clearly, me as a person and how i live my life and why. I felt that New values Need to have more space in my life. I Feel that ayahuaska has showed me a direccion to go in to make my life more balanced and sweet.
You are truely in good hands at the spirit vine and for me i got Many insights About my life and things i would like to Change for the Better and healthier. I am in awe of the retreatplace and of the 'planttea' ayahuaska! Thank you for Coming in to my life, both! The whole retreat went Smooth and it is obvious that Sylvia has Many years of experience and knows what She is doing 🙏

I was part of Silvia’s retreat the past November. I wanted to wait some months after the experience to have a more complete view on how my days there impacted my life. Now, two months in, I can confirm that there has been a before and after on my perception of life.

In my case, it wasn’t just Ayahuasca but the entire experience of the retreat that had an impact on me. Ayahuasca was definitely an out of this world experience, profound, enlightening and positively uncomfortable. However, the key for me were all the pieces that Silvia has put together in Spirit Vine: workshops, ceremonies, integration sessions, individual therapy, art, yoga, delicious food, amazing people, and a place that looks like paradise and feels like home.

I have never felt so connected to myself like the 9 days I spend there. I already started changing while being there, but for me the real transformation happened when being back to the “real world”. Then is when I became more aware and started to take action to direct my life up to my expectations and desires.

Overall, I would recommend Spirit Vine to anyone that wants to dig deeper and open new doors that you didn’t even know that were there. I will always be grateful to Silvia and Ti0 for preparing and guiding us through this amazing experience. I’m looking forward to see you again!

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.

My experience at Spirit Vine helped me work through some past trauma and remarkably, trauma while mid retreat when my best friend of 40 years passed away. Silvia and Ti0 have a way of cutting through the chaff and getting to the core. The ayahuasca does the same, offering me insights in areas I least expected. When I layer the camaraderie of the other participants, the group support and sharing of experience, the group and personal sessions and finally THE FOOD! It’s truly hard for me to put into words how meaningful it all was and is. I look forward to further visits since it felt as if it was more than a home away from home.

I first did a retreat here in 2021. This is now my 4th retreat in less than 2 years. I can probably write a book about my experiences here, and how it has changed my life. Spirit Vine is a miracle, perhaps the most powerful miracle I have ever witnessed. There's a reason that it has only 5 star reviews. Yes, the food is healthy and amazing. The rooms are nice. The grounds are a paradise. But ayahuasca is truly magic.....magic in that it opens up doorways to enlightenment enabling you to see things that you couldn't otherwise see. But what is so special about this place is......well, everything, but more than anything else it's Silvia's methodology. She uses her extensive background in clinical psychiatry, and her vast knowledge of plant medicines and everything having to do with spiritual growth, combined with the sacred ayahuasca journeys, to reach our higher self, which helps us to help ourselves. It's not just the revelations that are unveiled to us under ayahuasca, but just as important, it's what to DO with this knowledge. It takes work, during and mostly after the retreat. But we have the power to change ourselves, and really help change the world. We all suffer from childhood trauma, even those of us born and raised in the best circumstances. We learn how to overcome the trauma, grow, and move on.

I can't really say enough great things about this special, exquisite, divine place. It really is a miracle that it is here, and I feel so lucky and grateful to have found it. And if you are reading these reviews, I think you are lucky too, because you found it. There are myriads of ayahuasca retreats around the globe now. But they are not all equal. Spirit Vine is the place to go. I actually suffer a bit of separation anxiety when I leave here, and I think about Silvia, Too, the retreat, the things that I have learned, the friendships I have made with other participants, and the miracles that I have witnessed here, every single day.

We all really need this place. All of us. It reminds me of a Terence McKenna Quote:

"I think there is something to be said for admitting that we cannot do it alone. That if you want this spiritual insight, if you want the Gaian matrix to welcome you, then humble yourself to the point of making a deal with a plant. That's the key.”

When I got there at Spirit vine retreat, I had a nice feeling that it was the right place to be to do my first ayahuasca experience.The place itself looks beautiful and makes you feel a peace. I was nicely surprised by the accommodation and I slept very well. Not to forget about the food, that was amazing :)
I was nervous about the ayahuasca experience at first but Silvia and Tio who shines with their authenticity made me feel at ease and I knew I was in good hands. We had some intense workshop where you got to dig deep into your soul and as uncomfortable as it sounds it was worth the trip! It really helped me to understand the root of some patterns I had, why and how to release them. I would definitely recommend this healing place to anyone who wants to move forward in their lives , who wants to growth and to evolve. Thank you Silvia and Tio for making this experience so special.

An experience that changed my life.
The retreat stay in Spirit Vine was a great experience for me, a big step towards healing the soul.
Spirit Vine is a center of a very high standard. Sylvia and Tio are very professional and have extensive experience with Ayahuasca and its psychological activities. Everything is very well organized and I felt very safe there. As for the infrastructure, the resort is beautiful and picturesque, the bungalows are comfortable and clean and the kitchen can be said to be 4 stars. Ayahuasca ceremonies are surrounded by sessions working on yourself, in a group, but also individually with Sylvia. The barriers fall one after another and Ayuhuasca helps to be very aware and present.

One of the most striking aspects of my experience at Spirit Vine was the amount of intentionality that went into every aspect of the retreat. The workshops were tailored very specifically to the challenges we were likely to encounter in the ceremonies, and each one gave me helpful mental frameworks and tools to use. The meals (always gorgeous) followed a very careful diet that helped me prepare physically for the ceremonies. And the ceremonies themselves were always administered with such care, clear boundaries, and individual attention.

What made me feel most confident choosing Spirit Vine was the years of experience, both professional and lived, that Silvia and Ti0 bring to the retreat. Silvia has decades of experience as both a clinical psychologist and a facilitator of ayahuasca ceremonies, and this really shows in how the retreat is structured, in how much I learned, and in how safe I felt. And Ti0 shared more wisdom with me, gained through his personal experience, than is possible for me to put in words.

Additionally, Silvia and Ti0 bring their own cultural backgrounds to the workshops and ceremonies, and I appreciated the way they try to avoid appropriating Indigenous traditions that aren’t their own. That said, I would’ve appreciated slightly more context, integrated into the retreat, about the Indigenous history of the medicine.

In general, I would recommend ayahuasca to those who feel a deep pull towards it and to those who are sincerely looking towards their own healing. I don’t think it is a decision to be taken lightly. That said, it is an incredibly profound resource, and I’m so grateful that I found it at Spirit Vine.

There are so many resources at the retreat center: not only powerful plant medicine but also the advice and friendship of other participants, the large cabinet of relevant books that I spent hours perusing, the patterns of eating that gave me a radical and healthy break from my routine, and the workshops that taught me psychological tools that I will be using for the rest of my life.

I definitely hope to be back, and I have already highly recommended Spirit Vine to my close friends and family.

Overall, I can’t recommend this retreat highly enough. It was one of the most profound experiences of my life, and I truly feel so grateful that Silvia and Ti0 have created a retreat with such intentionality, wisdom, and care.

A must do for every human being in my opinion. The retreat is eye-opening. Silvia and Ti0 put together a masterpiece.
I stayed 9 days in this little paradise on earth. Every day of the ceremony we would do a workshop where we would learn tools to use to release childhood traumas, work on our shadow parts. We would then use these tools during our ayahuasca journey later at night.
Then the next day we'd have a powerful sharing session where we would reflect what happened during the journey the night before. It is very very insightful,
The personal journey can be tough sometimes but the next day everything feels so light and so clear.
The group dynamic between the participants is also truly unique, I've rarely experienced such an open-minded, non judgmental and caring vibe.
The discussions at meal times are so interesting and exchanging with Silvia and Ti0 is very refreshing.

Spirit Vine is the best place to be if you are a solo female traveller who is going to experience psychedelics for the first time. It is also the best place to be for everyone else in my eyes. I felt completely safe and cared after. Tio was a rock through all of the process and Silvia's wisdom & assertiveness helped me stand in my own power and heal myself. You can see their geniune interest in your healing. All the parts, workshops, sharing sessions, yoga & massages, random conversations in breakfast etc, all of it was absolutely what needed to happen to get the most from ceremonies. The food is just unbelievable and the pond is magnificent. I spent 1 hour every morning just looking at the perfection of the pond & the jungle and meditating. That in and of itself was healing. Itacare was an amazing town and spending time with the group after the retreat was so precious. I feel like I met the most amazing people. I have come, I have seen, I think I will never be able to unsee and I am so grateful for it.

A beautiful experience both due to the very professional structure and organization of the program and the stunning setting where you feel love and connection to nature poured into this retreat and for all those who arrive here. Silvia and Tio give guidance on how to get the most from your experience taking ayahuasca and also teach methods to search deep inside ourselves both when on the retreat and in our daily lives. They are very well tuned into the individual needs of each participant. There is also an incredible energy of total acceptance, respect and care amongst all of the group where each person is on their own journey but not alone. Thank you all so much for this magical experience which has certainly given me some clarity and peace while also opening doors to further exploration.
The retreat also offers comfort with the most amazing food prepared by Lu a specialist chef, well kept bungalows and common areas to relax and a stunning natural pool to enjoy. Allowing us to immerse in the experience without any concerns and connect with being in the present moment.

Having just attended the August retreat i am still in the gorgeous haze that is lingering even now, back to reality in London. I can't express how wonderful and transformative the retreat has been, all 11 of us experienced profound moments of healing and spiritual growth. The centre is run so perfectly by Silvia and Ti0, it is a sanctuary and the perfect place for this deep work. Every detail is aligned with their intentions and it doesn't go unnoticed. The amazing food, the beautiful bungalows and stunning location add magic to the incredible experience. For me it was the activities around the ceremony that were so integral - the workshops, yoga, massages, sharing circles and every damn conversation with the other participants and Silvia and Ti0 made this a life changing 9 days. The mind blowing insights and conversations didnt stop and i truly believe it was all these additions that helped us get a lot more out of the ceremonies than what i had imagined possible. It's these added extras, not just the ayahuasca, that sets Spirit Vine apart.
When i arrived i unfortunately wasnt very well but Silvia, Ti0 and the team took incredible care to make sure i got better and adjusted my dosage accordingly. We received such a bespoke service and i genuinely don't think this level of care and attention to each individual is on offer at many (if any) other retreats. It was my first experience with Ayahuasca and i am already looking at when i can return, i couldnt dream of going anywhere else after a 'trip' like this. On a final note - the other incredible participants cracked my heart wide open and i believe i made deeper connections over those 9 days than a lot of people can in a lifetime. I feel so lucky to have been a part of this and i cant wait to return to continue this transformative, soul enhancing journey. If you are deliberating where to go for your Ayahuasca retreat you can stop right now..

I took part in an eleven days retreat at Spirit Vine center. It was my first experience participating in a retreat of any kind.

First, the installations are great, clean, and comfortable. The electrical and internet network is available in every building and bungalow. Plenty of light guides you safely when you walk outside when it's dark.

Now I'm grateful for all the organization and the effort that made Silvia and TiO accommodate me and the other participants in the transportation from the airport to the city of Itacaré, then from Itacaré to the retreat. I appreciated that I waited maybe an hour at the airport to catch two other participants on another flight. We had the opportunity to save on the taxi and to know a bit each other before the retreat began.

Many people who've been at Spirit vine talk a lot about the food and I'm one of those for sure.
The food is prepared by a group of wonderful and loving women led by Chef Lou. Every meal was a feast. With the medicine I wasn't that hungry, still, I enjoyed every bite. Who said that vegan is boring? Please tell that person to try the spirit vine feast.

I'll spare you the details of my journey with the medicine, but I've been able to heal a trauma that I buried for over thirty-two years. Definitively the medicine is potent and can help to heal.

On that part of the journey, you'll have to do some work and learn in a way that may be different from what you are accustomed to ...

Silvia chose different workshops to suit the general vibe of the group. So the workshop schedule might change from one group to another.

The workshops are tools to help the participants to navigate and heal during the ceremonies. Even after the retreat, they are useful to manage our way in daily life.

One more good thing that I appreciated is that the dosage is set according to individual needs, background, tolerance, and so on.

After every ceremony, we do a group sharing in the afternoon. On that occasion, Silvia discuss with the participant about the dosage and set any adjustments if required.

From my experience, I felt safe in every way during the ceremony and beyond.

Next time you're looking for a real vacation, consider a retreat instead of an all-included resort. Instead of being wasted by a week of drinking and partying, you'll have the opportunity to relax, heal, and charge your batteries on a new and real level.

Over that, Spirit vine retreat center is well designed on so many levels. As I said it was my first experience so I can't compare with others. Still, you can't go wrong by choosing Spirit Vine: the place, the people, the food, and the weather...

The weather seems pretty fair between 20 and 30 Celcius year long and a decent level of humidity. So it is yearly comfortable.

I promise you that you'll tan like on the beach. The pond is great. The frogs and the fishes who live in it are vegan ;)

Over all of that, on every ceremony day, there is a free yoga class in the morning and very affordable massages.

I feel the need to add an honorable mention for the staff in general: they are very kind and respectful. By that, I mean that during the retreat I've done several inner works, and I've been in touch with my inner self. The staff are respectful and seems to understand that I felt the need to be alone. On the other hand, they always send me back my smile or hello.

Let me add this to help you to dismiss any suspicions: Spirit vine is more a school or an academy for the self than a cult. Actually, the dynamic is about empowering yourself to make your way thru life and being autonomous and aware that you can create.

You will find and know more about yourself and your true inner power. Think like Hogwarts School in Harry Potter. ;)

I enjoyed my journey there and I recommend it to anyone who is feel the need to heal and is willing to learn how to heal themself. My experience is magic in the way that I'm the creator of my own experience.

Nicolas Plouffe

This experience was nothing short of phenomenal!

I was never much of a spiritual person, although I have been searching in that domain for years.
The setting is wonderful, beautiful bungalows immersed in the jungle, Michelin Star worth cooking with great vegan and gluten free dishes using locally sourced ingredients.
The ayahuasca ceremonies are well organised, under the watchful eye of Silvia and Tio, who are there to assist everybody.
Unlike other venues where ayahuasca is used, here the dosages are individually measured and adjusted for each and every participant, changing quantities from ceremony to ceremony in order to enhance the experience.
The skilfully organised workshops are also important to maximise the "self work" that needs to be done before, during and after the ceremonies, and the sharing done after the ceremonies allows everybody to share their experiences with other participants and the facilitators.
I cannot leave one important, for me personally even critical, aspect of the ceremonies - the music that is played during the ceremonies. I found myself being very responsive to the songs in the skilfully chosen playlists which would guide me through the experience.
This retreat was organised during a rainy period that, for me, was very beneficial to the experience, especially when it would rain during the ceremonies.

This overall experience, for me, was truly transformative in so many levels, and I got a lot of insight and I still have a lot of "homework" to do before I will be back, because, for sure, I will be back.

I have researched few Ayahuasca Resort Center and found this place while I was waiting for others to respond to my questions and concerns. Spirit Vine Retreat has a friendly registration process which helps you to understand on how they operate and that they just don’t take anybody. The people are carefully screened who are looking for something more to life or healing and even to find answers. I personally had healing on an emotional, psychological, and spiritual level. I lost over 10 lbs in weight. The food was fabulous in taste, color, presentation and the pure organic ingredients used for preparation. Loved every aspect of this retreat never a dull moment. Everyone is so friendly and helpfully that you feel like part of a family that is looking out for each other. I have never felt so much love and care like I did at Spirit Vine. I am so grateful for Silvia, Tio and the staff who took care of us through out our stay there. The team made sure that the participants felt safe and comfortable. I will come back in about 3 or 4 years with other family members and friends. They all are so interested and would like to experience healing. I will give 10/10 rating for Spirit Vine Resort.

Margaret Johnson (Maggie)
Alberta Canada

Amazing experience. I felt lucky to be here. What a Journey!

ayahuasca came, saw and conquered.

i have learned about spirit vine from someone i met on my travels in patagonia. it should be like that, because my trip should take me to itacare anyway where i wanted to go surfing. I was unsure at first and checked many other retreats and not only did I like Spirit Vine the most, but it also seemed to be a very safe place, which was very important to me in my first experience. and everything came as it was supposed to. silvia and tio are two incredibly great people whose mission is to help other people. no hokospokos here, or any quackery. the retreat is located a few kilometers from beautiful beaches in itacare and has grown into a magical place with a lot of love over the years. all my expectations were exceeded. as a chef i can say that the food was of an absolutely high standard. vegan, gluten, sugar and unfortunately also salt free. Unfortunately, that has to be the case, because ayahuasca doesn’t go well. but it doesn’t matter, because you get to know the real tastes. the experience with the medicinal plant was life-changing and still ongoing. I would come back any time, which I will do as soon as possible. which, by the way, a lot of people do, which actually says everything about spirit vine. buckle up and let the journey to yourself begin. you are in very good hands! thank you silvia and tio from the bottom of my heart

Amazing - Wonderful Experience. Life changing.

Before writing this review, I wanted to find out what others had said and felt about the experience at Spirit Vine. This was not for a validation of my own thoughts, more so I could try to add a context which might be helpful to you if you are in the process of deciding whether this is something for you. There’s loads been written about the gorgeous, home produced vegan food, the tranquil, tropical location, the healing energy of ayahuasca and the nurturing care you will receive from Silvia and Tio. All this is true and exceeds any expectation one may have, providing an unforgettable experience. The context that I want to convey to you, fearful/doubt-filled potential spiritual traveller, is the profound effect that it really could have on your life going forward. The therapy, instruction and ayahuasca insights you experience during the retreat really can provide a framework and path ahead. Personally, I have made massive progress in understanding and healing childhood traumas, in eradicating some destructive behaviours and starting to mend relationships previously deemed lost. Sure, it’s just a start and the work continues when you return to your regular life, but Spirit Vine is where this can start. Note to reader, I am not normally open to much in terms of spirituality and am a stranger to self-care. I am a 48 year old man with emotion and anger issues who was cynical about the trip. I met some incredible people, was privileged to hear some deeply personal stories and shared things that I have not told anyone else on the planet. I now feel 1000% more positive about life and cannot wait to visit Brazil and Spirit Vine again.
Thanks so much Silvia and Tio, what you create is truly amazing x

Firstly, some context around my decision making in selecting Spirit Vine. I felt the calling to do ayahuasca back in 2017, so this trip has been a LONG time coming. I researched many many retreats extensively before deciding upon taking my first ayahuasca journey at Spirit Vine. Experience and knowledge of Silvia was one of the reasons that I chose to come to Spirit Vine. With her background in clinical psychology as well as extensive work with plant medicine I felt she would be the right person to help guide me on my journey. Also, in terms of location I really wanted to be near the sea for a few days after the retreat (which tuned out to be a great decision). In all, I can honestly say this was one of the best life decisions I have ever made.

Let me first start by talking about the centre itself. Spirit vine is a slice of paradise. The retreat is set in around 40 acres of lush tropical jungle. Upon arrival, what becomes clear is that Sylvia and Ti0 take a huge amount of care in every single detail of the Spirit Vine experience. Ti0 is an incredible being who was there for all of us when we needed him - kind, patient and full of wisdom. Both of them expertly and safely guided us all through this incredible experience. Everything within the retreat is meticulously cared for and considered. The surroundings, the buildings, the accommodation, the food and the workshops. All of the constituent parts that comprise the experience have clearly undergone many years of refinement to get to where they are today. There is deep care and respect for the jungle which is beautiful to see.

The workshops provide a hugely valuable framework for helping to process the numerous insights that flow from the ceremonies. The three workshops were ‘Regression to Childhood’, ‘Spirit Release’ and ‘Victimhood’. Each workshop played a vital role in helping to provide the tools for the participants to work with in ceremony and beyond.

The group dynamic was incredibly powerful. It was incredible to share with such a fantastic group of beautiful people, all looking to work on their spirituality and healing. It is no surprise that there were a few folks on the retreat that had been before. I now understand why.

It is also worth saying that the nearby town of Itacare is lovely. It has a warm and friendly vibe with beautiful beaches, and fantastic food. The perfect place to process the insights and experience post retreat.

In all, this was a deeply profound, life-changing experience that has brought me deep healing and insights beyond all my expectations.

I wanted to say a huge heartfelt thank you Silvia and Ti0

I will return to Spirit Vine to continue my journey...

Adam