About Friends of the Vine
As a group, we combine different skillsets to draw out not only any internal stress, disharmony and trauma, but also new possibilities, perspectives and potential. We hold a space for you to realise the full capacity of your own free will. This is not something we can give you or make happen. However we can support you with our expertise, care and compassion. It is our intention to see you living the life you ultimately desire.
We offer holistic & transformational retreats, combining good preparation, support, integration & coaching with traditional plants like Ayahuasca, Mushrooms, Cacti and Kambo. We utilise shamanic traditions combined with western psychological and therapeutic methods. We value a holistic person centred approach and adapt to your needs, focusing on supporting you to a self sustainable place of balance and growth.
Our Approach
Before:
Safety screening, preparation through initial one-to-one call with a guide and the possibility to connect with previous participants for an experiential point of view, dietary guidance and focussed intention setting sessions.
During the Retreat:
The retreat environment is a serene space that encourages rest, self care and introspection. We complement this with yoga, massage, energy therapies and nutritious meals. During your stay we will support you in self exploration, interaction with like minded individuals, understanding of the experience and awareness of yourself, within a safe and comfortable environment.
We maintain and respect indigenous rituals during ceremonies with learning directly from indigenous communities (we are not shamans and nor do we pretend to be) whilst understanding that there is a need to incorporate eastern and western practices to achieve a fully holistic experience and support your growth. Our time in South America, India and the western countries combining these skills and methods we have a team that can support you on the journey from where you are now to where you want to be.
After care:
At least one remote integration session
Optional longer term integration package
Monthly online sharing circles and seminars
Community interaction
Follow up support/coaching available for continued self sustainable growth.
Access to our network of trusted Professionals ( psychotherapists, Hypnotherapists, councillors, life coaches, holistic healers and more). All of which have experienced and understand our process.
All this has developed a package of preparation, multimodal practices, comprehensive support with aftercare and integration. The support continues seamlessly after your retreat and is all based around core values of a person centred approach in a safe, caring and compassionate environment. We have a foundational ethical approach of confidentiality, responsibility, and our own transparency.
Meet the team
In the selection of our team members, we combine different skill sets, for a holistic approach. Some retreats have different emphasis and we may have guest facilitators to compliment specific methods such as yoga, psychotherapy and sound healing. It is our intention for you to be safe & comfortable so that you can focus on yourself. We will take care of all of your external needs.
Languages the core team speaks fluently: English, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese.
Some of the skills/knowledge we jointly bring to the table: experience with master plants, ethnobotanicals and their allies gained in South America, Energy healing & Reiki, Yoga, Massage, Tarot reading, Health/life coaching and nutrition advice with clinically experienced information and guidance. We ourselves are holistic in our approach. We have worked at and visited different plant medicine retreats, to enhance learning and integration of practices.
We continue our own personal and professional development through regular attendance on courses that refine and evolve “neo shamanic practices” that advance our skills and understanding of supporting you in your growth. We believe our work and efforts are very beneficial, but this does not mean we stop walking our own path and continue to improve how we best support you on your journey.
The plants we work with are Ayahuasca, Mushrooms or Truffles, San Pedro and other non psychedelic plants. We also work with Kambo.
Stefan
Facilitator, Co-Founder & Medical Support
Hello to all of you beautiful souls I am Stefan Co-Founder of Friends of the Vine Retreats.
Fatima
Facilitator, Co-Founder & Holistic Healer
Hello beautiful people. I am Fatima, Co-Founder of Friends of the Vine Retreats.
João
Guide, Co-Founder, Art Therapy Co-Ordinator
Hello! I am Joao, Co- Founder of Friends of the Vine Retreats.
