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

 

For this retreat we will be working with the sacred grandfather medicine of Huachuma. 

At its core, Huachuma is often described as a medicine of clarity. It gently “cleans the windshield” of perception, allowing individuals to see themselves and the world with greater honesty and openness. Huachuma tends to sharpen and brighten awareness while quieting the inner critic, creating a state of calm, grounded presence.

Emotionally and spiritually, Huachuma is known as a heart-opening medicine. It supports balance, harmony, and reconciliation—both within oneself and in relationship to others and the natural world. Many who work with it report a deep sense of connection to nature, often feeling that the boundary between self and environment softens or dissolves.

The experience can also bring forward long-forgotten memories or unresolved emotional material, sometimes reaching back to early childhood. By illuminating these patterns with clarity and compassion, Huachuma can facilitate insight, healing, and a sense of closure. People frequently describe a renewed sense of wonder—“like being a child again”—encountering life without the usual filters or mental overlays.

 Carried by Maestro Ramiro with reverence and respect for its traditional Andean roots, his Huachuma ceremonies are designed to bring a heartfelt clarity, understanding and communal connection. 

Our Time Together

On Saturday, we will gather during the day for the Huachuma ceremony. Held atop a beautiful mountain in upper Ojai, this journey allows space for reflection, connection, and inner exploration as the medicine gently opens perception and the heart. As the day transitions into evening, we will come together around the fire to offer prayers—an opportunity to consciously release, express gratitude, and integrate what has arisen during the journey.

On Sunday morning, we will close our time with a traditional Andean despacho ritual —a ceremonial offering to come together as community to offer prayers for mother earth, each other, and to offer our gratitude to the sacred spirits of the land and mountains where we'll gather to pray.

A despacho is a collective prayer bundle, created with natural and symbolic elements such as flowers, seeds, sweets, and leaves. Each participant takes part by placing their prayers into the offering—often by gently blowing their intentions into leaves before adding them to the bundle. In this way, the ritual becomes a space to pray not only for oneself, but also for loved ones, community, and the wider web of life.

Rooted in the principle of ayni—the Quechua word for sacred reciprocity—the despacho brings us into right relationship with the natural and unseen world. Once complete, it is ceremonially offered to the fire—releasing these prayers and bringing a sense of completion, grounding, and integration to the journey we have shared.  

Highlights include: 

• Optional Friday arrival 6 pm
   
• Ceremony begins 9 am on Saturday  
   
• Despacho Ritual Sunday 
    
• A nourishing soup after the ceremony, as well as breakfast on Sunday morning  
• 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: