Our Prayer for this Ceremony & Retreat:
Through this work, we are continually confronted with our own imperfections and humbled by the awareness of our own divinity.
This medicine is a powerful & sacred tool: it illuminates our inner being and gives us perspective into the many layers of our subconscious. This, in turn, can have positive, life-changing effects on our habitual patterns and beliefs. Beyond the reorientation of these outdated patterns is the gift of building connections that support the continuous unfolding and deepening of our inner knowing.
There is no limit to the growth that any one soul can experience in a lifetime. Yet it takes digging deep and a willingness to recognize our conditioned patterns to step into that liminal space of infinite growth.
We have found that the profound nature of this work is best served by an environment where everyone feels comfortable enough to be truly vulnerable with one another.
For this reason, we do a thorough screening process to ensure a secure container for all participants.
We strive for our maloca to remain an open, benevolent, compassionate, and supportive refuge where you can come as you are and bring your full self forward.
Our maloca is a sanctuary for honest reflection, deep self-inquiry, and communion with the natural forces of this sacred existence. It's not just about showing up, it’s about opening into the vastness of the void from which the infinite is born. This is the place where wounds transform into wisdom through the alchemy of witnessing and presence.
Integration is more than sharing our journey, it is the foundation through which we ground our insights into daily life, becoming aware of where our soul substrate is still pulled in opposite directions. The true essence of integration is to unite and become whole.
This wholeness is rooted in a sense of belonging and communion with the deep inner call of our true purpose. This is not something we get from the world, but what we give; it is the remembrance of our divine stewardship in which we work on behalf of something greater than ourselves.
We acknowledge the divinity in you and honor your choice to work with us. We are not here to fix you, nor to over-help. We are here to serve you by supporting the expansion of that divine essence within you and, perhaps especially, - those parts of yourself still struggling to fully accept your own unconditional love.
Jakón Shaman!
Time & Location
Rest and Reconnect with Nature
June 26th - june 28th
Ojai, CA, USA
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
We sit in the traditional Shipibo way. This will be a special weekend of prayer, reflection and soul-centered healing.
Join us for this transformative weekend of ceremony, community, and inner reflection, where the ancient wisdom of the "Nete Rao," the world of the plants, calls us to listen more deeply to the presence of spirit in our lives. At the heart of this experience is a sacred practice of purification, connection and communion.
We work in an intimate setting where each participant receives a highly personalized ceremonial experience. As part of our preparation, we do two pre-ceremony, intention-setting calls. Once you make your deposit, you will get access to our onboarding portal, which includes a thorough preparations process.
WE KEEP OUR GROUPS SMALL TO ENSURE THE INTEGRITY OF OUR SACRED CONTAINERS. FOR THIS REASON, WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU BOOK YOUR SEAT EARLY TO ENSURE YOUR PARTICIPATION, AS THIS RETREAT WILL FILL UP VERY QUICKLY.
We Offer Different Payment Options
CHOOSE WHAT WORKS FOR YOU
Learn MoreHighlights include:
- All inclusive three-day, two night retreat with two nights of ceremony
- 2 Pre-ceremonial intention setting calls
- Two group integrations the morning after each ceremony
- Meals will be catered throughout the weekend, featuring delicious, organic food—so you won’t need to worry about bringing or preparing anything.
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 two pre-ceremony, intention-setting calls. The first one is an intuitive session with Alicia and the second one is an intention-setting call with Robin.
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:
Robin York
Robin is a traditionally trained Shipibo Maestro with over 17 years of experience dieting master plants in the jungle.
Robin combines his many years of training with the Mahua family of Shipibo healers with his own deeply compassionate perspectives that support individuals in a return to wholeness, authenticity, and creative purpose. Learn more about Robin's work
Alicia York
Alicia is an intuitive healer and a seer. Through her study of Pathwork, depth hypnosis, PSI, and her extensive shamanic training she has developed a special skill for hearing the unspoken dialogue of the subconscious and bringing it into conscious awareness. Learn more about Alicia's work
AvaTara
Tara Medico is a master healer and channel. Tara's medicine is connected to the light of the stars and his own guides that he often channels in ceremony. With his incredible voice, orations and songs he brings great joy, courage and healing to our circles.
Click here to listen to Tara's new album: Tara's music
Testimonials
Working with Robin and Alicia has been more beneficial to me than years of therapy; through recognizing old patterns that keep me stuck, connecting with, processing, and releasing deep emotions, and helping me see the pure light we all possess. While it is each individual who must walk the path to healing, their insights, support, and vast experience are invaluable along the way. I look forward to continuing this path with them.
Robin provides a safe, nurturing container for deep healing to occur. He offers so much love and warmth to each participant in the ceremonies, and I have found him to be someone that embodies maximum integrity in his work and his commitment to carrying the Mahua lineage forward. I recommend him most warmly.
— Shaun R.
I want to share that Robin is an absolute loving, caring, genuine human being who puts so much effort, care and dedication into meeting the needs of all the participants. He’s a 100% heart and a true pleasure to be in presence with.
Alicia is amazing in her skill and capacity in bringing the group field into a focused, intentional vibration, to bringing the group field to its edge, and to really pull out that essence of dedicated transparency and vulnerability. Together, they really create a space where we can drop into the depth of the work.
— Jens J.
Through this work, I was able to really get to some core truths and follow that path the whole way down instead of getting stuck at my inner blocks like I have so many times before.
— Meggie S.
The retreat helped me to see my truth and live my truth by showing me hidden things that needed attention, - and where I still need to do some homework."
— Darius V
CANCELLATION POLICY:
If you cancel 60 days prior to the start of a retreat you will receive a full refund. Between 60 days and 30 days you will receive 50% of your deposit.
If you cancel 30 days or less prior to the start of a retreat, you forfeit the full cost of the deposit.
All participants are required to have paid in full 1 month prior to the start of a retreat.
Please note: any refunds will incur a 3% processing fee.
**Exceptions will be made for emergencies or extenuating circumstances.
