The Retreat Experience
Satori retreats are immersive experiences where guided ceremony and contemporary therapeutic support come together to create the conditions for deep and lasting transformation.
What the Retreat Experience Involves
Guests move through a carefully structured process designed to support emotional release, reflection, physical reset, and reconnection with life.
The Retreat Flow
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Application and medical screening
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One-on-one preparation and intention setting
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Ceremony held with continuous guidance and medical oversight
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Rest, reflection, and integration support
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Optional post-retreat follow-up and continued integration
Preparation & Integration
Iboga work does not begin or end with ceremony.
Preparation supports safety, clarity of intention, and nervous system readiness.
Integration supports embodiment, meaning-making, and long-term change.
Satori places equal emphasis on all phases of the journey, recognizing that insight alone is not transformation — integration is.
What Each Retreat Includes
Whole-plant Iboga ceremonies adapted for Western nervous systems.
One Bufo Ceremony on integration day
Individual preparation and intention-setting sessions.
Thorough medical intake, ECG review, and safety protocols.
On-site guidance from trained facilitators and medical professionals.
Integration support during and after the retreat.
Optional extended coaching and community connection.
The work can be physically and emotionally demanding, yet many guests find its impact extends far beyond the retreat itself. Iboga often continues to support awareness, balance, and clarity long after the final ceremony.
Many participants discover that long-held limitations are not fixed — and that a deeper truth has been waiting beneath old patterns.
Upcoming Retreat April 17th - 20th
3 Night Retreat Journey
This retreat is intentionally designed to balance ceremony, rest, nature, and integration so that each participant can move through the experience at their own pace in a safe, supportive, and carefully held environment.
All meals served during the retreat are prepared with care using organic, non-GMO, gluten-free ingredients and are free of seed oils. Light snacks and nourishing foods are also available throughout the retreat to support the body’s natural integration process.
DAY 1 — Arrival & Opening (Friday)
Arrival: 2:00pm
Participants arrive and settle into the retreat space, taking time to land, unpack, and connect with the natural surroundings.
Welcome Meal – 3:00pm
We gather for a nourishing welcome meal as the group begins to get to know one another.
Orientation & Opening Circle – 4:00pm–5:00pm
The retreat formally begins with an opening circle where we introduce the container for the weekend. We will share intentions, review the retreat flow, and begin grounding into the collective space.
Rest & Personal Preparation – 5:00pm–9:30pm
The evening is intentionally spacious, allowing time for quiet reflection, rest, journaling, or gentle time in nature as participants prepare inwardly for the ceremony.
Fire Circle & Ceremony – 9:30pm
We gather around the sacred fire to set intentions together before beginning the ceremony.
The ceremony continues through the night in a carefully held and supported space.
DAY 2 — Rest, Reflection & Discovery (Saturday)
This day is intentionally spacious to allow the body and mind to gently integrate the experiences of the night before.
Participants are invited to move slowly and listen to their own rhythm.
Offerings throughout the day include:
• Nourishing brunch served when participants are ready
• Light food and snacks available throughout the day
• Time in nature for quiet reflection and grounding
• Journaling and contemplative practices
• Optional bodywork or energy work (available for an additional fee)
This day is about rest, integration, and allowing insights to naturally unfold.
DAY 3 — Integration & Expansion (Sunday)
The day begins with gentle grounding practices before moving into a ceremonial experience held in a supportive and intentional space.
Morning Grounding – 8:00am
Gentle practices to reconnect with the body and prepare for the day.
Bufo Ceremony – 9:30am
A powerful ceremonial experience held in a deeply supported and intentional space.
Nourishing Brunch – 10:30am
Following the ceremony, participants gather for a grounding and nourishing meal.
Integration & Optional Practices – Late Morning to Afternoon
The remainder of the day offers space for continued integration and exploration through optional practices:
• Nature walks and forest meditation
• Time around the fire
• Journaling and reflective practices
• Restorative yoga and breathwork
• Relaxation in the hot tub or quiet spaces
Dinner – 5:00pm
The group gathers again for a shared evening meal.
DAY 4 — Integration & Closing (Monday)
The final morning focuses on grounding the experience and preparing to return home.
Morning Movement – 8:00am
Gentle yoga or embodiment practices to support grounding and clarity.
Breakfast – 9:00am
A nourishing final meal together.
Integration Circle – 10:00am
We gather in circle to reflect on the journey of the weekend, share insights, and explore ways to integrate the experience into daily life.
Departure – 12:00pm
Participants depart with continued integration support and practices.
Integration Support
The retreat experience does not end when the weekend concludes. Integration is an important part of transforming insights into lasting change.
Participants will receive guidance and tools to help bring the insights from the retreat into everyday life, including grounding practices, reflection exercises, and ongoing support as needed.
2026 Retreat Calendar
Why Our Pricing Is Different
Most retreat centers rely on ceremonies as their primary source of income.
Satori does not.
At this stage, retreats are not structured to generate profit. Pricing is set to cover operational expenses only, including:
Medical screening and on-site support
Facilitator presence and care
Ethically sourced medicine
Accommodation, food, and logistics
Integration support
Because the work is not being used to generate personal income, pricing can remain grounded, transparent, and fair.
What This Means for Guests
Lower cost does not mean lower standards.
It means:
Smaller groups held with greater presence
Unhurried ceremony and integration
Decisions guided by care rather than scale
Freedom from financial pressure influencing the work
Satori believes the integrity of this medicine is best protected when financial incentives do not shape the container.
The work remains the same — only the economics are different.
It’s All About Love
At Satori, love is not an idea — it is the foundation of the work.
Love shapes how guests are welcomed, how ceremonies are held, and how truth is spoken. Within the Bwiti understanding, life itself is the classroom, and Iboga is a teacher that reveals what has always been present.
Ceremonies incorporate authentic Bwiti elements such as rhythm, song, and ritual structure, while being thoughtfully adapted to support Western participants.
Guests are encouraged to meet themselves honestly, listen deeply, and engage without pretense — within a container of respect, care, and shared humanity.