Time & Location

Rest and Reconnect with Nature

June 26th - june 28th
Ojai, CA, USA

 

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This is an inviation unplug from the fast pace and noise of everyday life and to gather with friends and community. To feel not only the power of ceremony and music, but be held by the land.

Nestled high in the Ojai Valley, an unusual east–west valley whose mountains are painted pink at sunset, to us this valley is more than a place: it’s a sanctuary.

Ojai is literally tied to the moon, as its name comes from the Chumash word meaning “moon” and long called the “Valley of the Moon.”  Because it runs east to west, you can observe the moon rise at one end of the valley and set at the other, and the shape of the land makes the moon's journey somehow feel slower and more visible.  

For generations, Ojai has been home to teachers, artists and spiritual seekers, most noteably J. Krishnamurti and Krotona, The Theosphical society. 

This retreat will offer you the opportunity to be nestled on a secluded mountaintop property in the upper Ojai valley, surrounded by open fields shaded by towering oaks. There is room to roam during the day and a scenic ridge that overlooks the ocean and stretches all the way out to the Channel Islands. 

And yes—this is a camping event, the elevated kind. Bring your RV, your coziest setup, your best bedding, and lanterns. It’s simple comfort, beautiful natural surroundings, and the kind of space that lets you actually exhale. (Participants can also choose to sleep in the maloca space). 

All meals will be fully catered, so you can relax and not think about cooking or planning food. Expect really good, organic meals that are nourishing and genuinely delicious.

About the event

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The medicine we’ll be working with is native to the Andes, Mexico, and parts of the Southwest. Known as San Pedro, and traditionally called Hauchuma, it has been used for over a thousand years. Some refer to it as Grandfather medicine. It carries mescaline, the same primary alkaloid found in peyote, though in a gentler concentration. Unlike peyote, it is legal to grow and work with.

A common question is how Grandfather Hauchuma differs from Grandmother medicines.

Hauchuma is typically a daytime experience, often outdoors, in connection with nature. It is heart opening, energizing, and usually does not involve purging. In contrast, Grandmother medicines are often held at night, inward, and more intense in their emotional and physical processing.

Hauchuma is sometimes called El Remedio, the remedy. It is considered a teacher plant, one that gently reveals connection to self, to nature, and to the greater field of life.

It has been described as a clearing of perception, a quieting of the mind, a sense of timelessness, and a deep attunement to the living intelligence within and around us.                 

Highlights include: 

• Optional Friday arrival 6 pm
   
• Ceremony Saturday  
   
• Despacho Ritual Sunday 
   
• Group integration session
   
• A nourishing soup after the ceremony, as well as breakfast each morning & lunch provided
   
• This will be a special weekend of prayer, reflection and soul-centered healing. 

 

WE KEEP OUR GROUPS SMALL TO ENSURE THE INTEGRITY OF OUR SACRED CONTAINER. FOR THIS REASON, WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU BOOK YOUR SEAT EARLY TO ENSURE YOUR PARTICIPATION, AS THESE RETREATS WILL FILL UP VERY QUICKLY.

Our Format:

We work in an intimate setting where each participant receives a highly personalized, ceremonial experience. As part of our preparation, we do a pre-ceremony, intention-setting call and a post ceremony integration meeting.

Once you make your deposit, we will send you a follow-up email with more information as well as sign-up links.

If you have any questions about our work, please follow the link here to book a call with us: