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Deeper Still Healing
Sacred Dream Alchemy
A 5.5-day, all-inclusive ceremonial retreat held in the heart of nature
Where sacred medicine meets grounded integration.
A Retreat for Deep Remembering
There comes a time in every soul’s journey when the old ways of “working through it” fall short.
When what’s needed isn’t more doing… but a deeper surrender.
Roots to the Soul is an intimate, fully supported plant medicine retreat in the lush valleys of central Portugal. Guided by Andean masters and mental health professionals, this 5.5-day ceremonial journey invites you to return to your essence — through nature, ritual, and the profound intelligence of Ayahuasca.
You don’t have to figure it all out.
You just have to say yes.
The Path We Will Walk With You
This isn’t a retreat to escape life.
It’s a container to meet it more fully — and finally feel the parts of you that have been waiting to return home.
What you’ll experience:
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Sacred Despacho ritual to open the energetic field
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2 deeply held sacred Ayahuasca ceremonies
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Daily nature immersion + forest bathing
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Archetypal dreamwork + creative integration
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Movement, rest, journaling, and silence
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Connection in circles and one-on-one
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Personalized integration support from our elders as well as 2 mental health practitioners on staff
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Nourishing plant-based cuisine prepared with Ayurvedic care
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Time to remember what it means to be human — and whole
Held by Masters, Grounded by Earth
This is sacred medicine — and it must be held with reverence.
You’ll be guided by a carefully selected team of seasoned facilitators:
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Paullo Q’ente – Andean maestro + ritual elder
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Jo-El Nahual Altair – Taino spiritual mentor + alchemist
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Natalia Zhukova – Experienced medicine woman + intuitive guide
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Two licensed mental health professionals for emotional + psychological integration
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You are held every step of the way — from preparation to post-retreat.
What’s Included
This is an all-inclusive experience — so you can drop in deeply without managing logistics.
✔️ 5.5 days, 5 nights at Vale de Moses, Portugal
✔️ 2 Sacred Ayahuasca ceremonies
✔️ 3 Zoom sessions (2 prep + 1 group integration)
✔️ 1 private integration session with licensed mental health professional (post-retreat)
✔️ Creative & embodied integration experiences
✔️ Sacred rituals: Despacho, Hapé, Dreamweaving
✔️ 3 nourishing plant-based meals per day (except fasting days)
✔️ Yoga, swimming, rest, access to walking trails, hammocks
✔️ All materials for ritual and art practices
Flow of the Journey
This is a general outline — we follow the rhythm of the land, the medicine, and the group.
Day 1: Arrival + Opening Circle
Day 2: Despacho Ritual + 1st Ayahuasca Ceremony
Day 3: Integration circle + Rest, Nature
Day 4: Dreamweaving Circle + 2nd Ayahuasca Ceremony
Day 5: Integration circle, Creative Expression + Closing Ceremony
Day 6: Departure
What’s Not Included
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Flights and travel to Oleiros, Portugal
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Travel insurance (required, including medical coverage)
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Any needed visas (none required when traveling from the US)
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Massage or bodywork (available for extra fee at the retreat center)
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Meals before/after the retreat
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Transfers (optional add-on)
Your Retreat Sanctuary: Vale de Moses
Nestled in the lush mountains of Oleiros, Portugal, Vale de Moses is a restored stone cottage retreat with mountain air, spring-fed plunge pools, and ancient trees whispering their wisdom.
Expect:
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Eco-lux accommodations (most are shared, some semi-private)
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Natural materials + hand-crafted details
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Outdoor showers + forest hammocks
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Indoor bathrooms + cozy linens
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Yoga studio with panoramic views
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Plentiful space for quiet, reflection, and rest
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Walking/hiking trails throughout, many private nooks with hammocks & chairs
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Natural pools and bodies of water to swim in
Nourishing & Delicious Plant-Based Meals with Intention
Meals are lovingly prepared on-site by skilled chefs trained in Ayurvedic fusion and global plant-based cooking.
Your meals will:
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Support deep ceremony work
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Be gluten-free + vegan friendly
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Feature fresh, local produce from the land
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Follow natural digestion rhythms (light dinners, hearty lunches)
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Retreat chefs will adapt to your dietary needs if requested
Investment
Early Bird (until Feb 1, 2026): €2,900 / $3,400
Standard (after Feb 1, 2026): €3,250 / $3,800
Deposit to reserve: €222 / $222 (non-refundable)
Payment plans available.
Full balance due by: April 8, 2026
Refunds:
✔️ 100% refund (minus deposit) — if canceled 60+ days out
✔️ 50% refund (minus deposit) — if canceled 45-60 days out
❌ No refunds under 45 days
Travel, Arrival & Preparation
We recommend flying into Lisbon or Porto, and arriving at least one day early to ground and rest. Our first gathering begins right after lunch on June 8 — please plan to arrive in Oleiros early that morning or the night before.
We’ll send you:
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A full list of what to pack
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Travel + transit instructions
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Telegram group access for coordination
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Recommendations for lodging before/after
Ready to Say Yes?
This isn’t for everyone.
It’s for those who feel the call.
To truth.
To depth.
To a remembering so ancient, it’s still pulsing in your cells.
We would be honored to walk with you to help you connect ever more deeply to your Roots - to your Soul.
If you are ready to begin the process, please complete the following questionnaire. Once we review it, we will reach out to set up a Zoom call to talk about details. There is no deposit required to complete the questionnaire.
https://forms.gle/DMT8eBzBiPDNwCYn9
Or, email us here: vanessa@sacreddreamalchemy.com
Have questions?
Zoom Call for our Q&A Session:
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
Time: 1:00pm Eastern Time
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Plant Medicine Disclaimer
Sacred Dream Alchemy and the The Roots to the Soul retreat organizers do not possess, supply, administer, or serve any plant medicine substances. All sacred ceremonies involving plant medicines are facilitated solely by highly trained Indigenous and experienced ceremonial guides operating in accordance with local laws and cultural traditions in legal jurisdictions.
Our role is to curate the retreat environment, provide integration support, and collaborate with facilitators who uphold the highest ethical and spiritual standards. We do not claim to be shamans or medical professionals, nor do we encourage or promote the use of any substance where it is prohibited by law.
Participation in this retreat is by invitation and mutual consent only, and is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological care. We do not offer medical advice, diagnose conditions, or prescribe treatment. All participants are required to complete a confidential health intake and may be advised to consult with their healthcare provider before attending.
By engaging with this retreat, you acknowledge that you are personally responsible for your decisions, including any engagement with ceremonial medicine work. You agree to honor all safety protocols and to participate with integrity, respect, and awareness.
This retreat is for educational, spiritual, and personal growth purposes only.
