I found the crew to be very personable, affectionate and playful. Everything felt authentic and well-adjusted. I felt loved and well taken care off. Probably the most me I felt in a long time. I particularly appreciated the fact that sharing wasn't made into a chore, and that the facilitators didn't push an agenda on what they think the experience should be like. Just love and freedom of expression, feeling and thoughts. At this stage I've been to quite a few different retreats, and I think Sattvaya has been the most aligned with my needs from the guidance perspective. Upon returning home, I thought to myself that if I could have people like that in my life, nothing else really matters.

All the dancing, starting from the dance workshop, really elevated the experience for me. I think the medicine journeys were mostly focused on the body this time around, with me accepting, guided by the medicine, that the physical dimension is what really defines the human experience. For that reason, my integration process is mainly focused on movement and music.

The people are as much the medicine as the plants. The plants gently reminded me that I know what I need to do in the ‘real’ world - and that they are, in many ways, the easy part. Following through is the harder bit. I don’t want to excavate any more trauma. The reminder was to live. I would like to come back and go deeper with that intention in mind - a reconnection to self and vitality. Healing that way. And also just for the people. I love being with these people - the guides and the participants.

I have been participating in Sattvaya retreats many times, and I’m going to return many times more. To my opinion this is the best organized, in all aspects, retreat and space that can possibly be. And the energy and effort what guides put in to creating it and during the ceremonies is truly precious and powerful. They are bettering up their work and themselves all the time, never stopping on growth and development. That is a true gift to be a part of this tribe and to grow together.🦋

One more time, millions thank you to all the guides and the exceptionally wonderful group of this time, you are all the best of the best! I Love you all!!

❤️🥰🥳

De muziek laat je meegaan op een individuele reis die stap voor stap voortvloeit in een volgende reis en nog een volgende reis, en zo kon ik van heel dichtbij voelen wie ik ben en waar mijn onderbewustzijn mee worstelt. Vragen stellen aan Ayahuasca helpt maar het medicijn zal je vooral tonen wat je op dat moment moet zien en dat vond ik zo mooi.

Ik heb veel diepe pijn gevoeld in mijn hart, ook rond mijn ouders, en rond mijn partner. Ik heb gevoeld hoeveel verlatingsangst ik in mij meedraag. Tijdens de 1e sessie kwam mijn vriend even bij mij, om te kijken of alles oké was, en toen heeft hij mij een knuffel gegeven omdat ik mijn armen opende. Tijdens die knuffel heb ik nog nooit van zo diep gehuild, echt vanuit het diepste van mijn hart. Ik voelde dat er veel verlatingsangst vrij kwam en mijn lichaam verliet, en geen plaats meer had in onze relatie.

Ik was de week voor deze ceremonie één week op reis geweest maar deze ceremonie van 3 dagen heeft mij meer rust geboden dan elke reis kan doen. De reis naar binnen was voor mij cruciaal om te zien wat er allemaal verborgen zat in mijn onderbewustzijn. Ik heb via intuïtie zoveel lessen geleerd en prachtige beelden gezien.

De eerste dag was een zeer prettige ervaring waardoor ik geleid werd door een gelijkend op de vrouw van de Avatar films personage als gids door het universum waardoor ik constant door 2 pilaren werd geleid van mannelijk en vrouwelijke, plus en min, actie en receptiviteit. Ik heb gezien dat wij allemaal in een energetisch veld zitten en dat na de dood wij terug keren tot dit veld tot wij herreizen of althans ons perceptie van de fysieke zelf.

This retreat has given me something I will carry with me for the rest of my life. It showed me something I had never fully realized before: how deeply I had come to see myself as someone who is weak. During the ceremonies, I was invited again and again to find my own strength, even while feeling fear and hopelesness. At one point, I experienced a quiet but unwavering determination to choose myself. Something I never experienced before. That feeling continues to give me strength whenever fear shows up in my daily life.

One moment that will always stay with me happened towards the end of the first ceremony. The medicine was still present when I stepped outside after the rain. The cool fresh air, the distant thunder, and the deep purple night sky created a moment that felt almost otherworldly. Everything seemed so alive, peaceful, and full of quiet magic. Everyone seemed so open, so present, and so deeply themselves. I have never felt so free, so present, and so genuinely happy. It is a feeling and a memory that will stay with me for a very long time.

Lieve Yoka, Ronald, Arief, Mariana en Julia onwijs bedankt voor de transformerende ceremonie. De wijsheid van dit medicijn en jullie goede zorgen en veiligheid, maakt dat ik alle moeilijkheden aan wil gaan. Ik pluk er nu de vruchten van. Jullie zijn geweldig!

The whole experience was magical and I loved the ceremonies and the way they were  managed on both nights - very inclusive, intentional and authentic. The experience felt entirely heart led with each of the guides bringing their whole selves in to the space. I come away from these weekends overwhelmed by the care and attention they show and how they balance this with giving the space for participants to have a full experience. It is such a remarkable talent. The Sound Healing on the second night was an amazing experience, prior to the plant medicine, and was so immersive. Another example of how well curated the weekend was. Several people remarked how they felt so connected with the group in such a short space of time and this is a testament to what Sattvaya is about - shared experience, wisdom, healing, universal connection and love was there in abundance.

I think I have done this before, but here is something short about my experience: The insights I have had thanks to the medicine every time I come, are always highly relevant and deeply reflective of where I am in life at that time. It is the most honest way of taking emotional stock, and it helped me navigate important milestones in my life. Letting go of past experiences and so much grief, communicating with dead family members, finding entertainment in just being myself and with the certainty of my mortality, closer relationship with all members of my family, gaining clarity when it comes to my feelings surrounding motherhood, and so many more. It is so easy to understand and reflect on these things on an intellectual level, but to really feel them in your gut is something entirely else.

The topics and matters I arrive with vary each time I come to Sattvaya retreats, but the guides are always ready, tolerant, open and loving for me and everyone that comes through their doors. It is a truly amazing retreat. Having done other types of retreats, I can attest to the fact that it is rare to find a place in which people meet you exactly where you are. But the retreats are these types of places.

An amazing, inspiring experience with the beautiful team of Sattvaya. I really loved the energy, the guidance and professionalism of the team and I will be back for sure! Thanks and love to all!

It was a very valuable experience for me. In the aftermath, I understood what I was reading before it, namely that one ceremony may be as effective as years of psychotherapy. The whole setup (lights, decor, etc) was very conducive to what had occurred.

The music was beautiful and I get, during the journey, that it was matching very well its stages, although for me, at times, it was painful: it was something about the intensity of it (perhaps the sound frequency, but this is just a guess) that made me feel even a sort of physical pain or a very intense feeling close akin to pain. Generally, I don’t listen to music of that genre, but I loved it then, and upon receiving the playlist I listed to it for some days in a row, and I was pleasantly surprised that I could recall the vast majority of the songs in it, something I know would be impossible with other psychedelic experience.

Though I haven’t managed to find the meaning of my challenging trip with Aya, my smart watch notices the improvement. Ever since I concluded my retreat, my watch has recorded ever increasing HRV and last night‘s HRV is the highest ever in years.

I’ve had Ayahuasca journeys before at a different place. Sattvaya was a worthy successor! In general the experience at Sattvaya felt less commercial. You can really feel the love and attention the staff puts into their retreats. They are all experienced guides and are there for you if/when you need them. This combined with a beautiful location and lovely food makes it a truly remarkable experience. If you feel you’re up for it, Sattvaya is a safe starting point for your journey.

A very beautiful experience where everything was perfectly aligned. Won’t forget it and will definitely come back.

I came to the retreat with the intention to connect with myself, my feelings and allow emotions to come out. The plant medicine helped me to reach a state where I could let go; sadness, grief and compassion followed by infinite happiness and joy. I felt calm and clear afterwards. It was like I could see and touch my thoughts and expresses them with sharp clarity. The experience left me with sense of purposefulness, self-awareness and calm.

ik denk er heel vaak aan. Fijn, de muziek horen helpt. Er over vertellen aan anderen was fijn, in het begin gedaan. Anderen begrijpen er weinig van, maar de beloved ones waren heel blij en lief voor me. Ben er nog steeds mee bezig van wat was het nou, wat is er gebeurd. Voel dat het een proces is en niet heldere afgeketste duidelijke antwoorden. Het is heel fijn dat ik het heb mogen meemaken.

My Ayahuasca retreat was a deeply meaningful and transformative experience. Each ceremony was held in an atmosphere of deep sacredness, trust, and unconditional love. The energy in the space was pure and nurturing—I felt safe, supported, and truly embraced throughout the entire process. The music was absolutely divine, carrying me through waves of emotion and guiding me into the depths of my soul. It felt like the songs spoke directly to my heart and spirit, helping me release, heal, and open.

The integration since then has been full of movement—highs and lows, insights and emotions—but through it all, I can feel myself growing. Ayahuasca has become a sacred companion, guiding me toward greater self-understanding, healing, and connection with my higher self. It is a beautiful medicine that has forever changed the way I see and relate to life.

I am deeply, deeply grateful for the love, wisdom, and care that Ronald, Yoka, Mariana, and Arief shared with us. Their presence was full of light and compassion, and their guidance made this journey truly life-changing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for holding us with such tenderness, for creating a space of trust and transformation, and for sharing your love so freely. You will always hold a special place in my heart—with endless gratitude and love. 💛

You all did everything you could to make the process as easy as possible and you put a great deal of effort into us. The music and the setting carried me from one emotion to another. What a magnificent environment it was… you all were incredibly kind, which truly mattered. Even the slightest issue could have felt overwhelming because our sensitivity was heightened. And from you, I saw nothing but understanding, kindness, and respect. That elevated my experience to a whole new level. I was very pleased with you. May God reward you for all that you do.

An amazing retreat in such a comfortable and peaceful setting. I was able to release and feel at one with myself and the group. Im so much looking forward to returning again. X

De ervaring was weer top 🩷 Fijne begeleiding, mooie intense muziek, fijne mensen, fantastisch eten en ook fijn dat jullie zo'n intergratie mailtje achteraf sturen 🥰

De eerste sessie was heel mooi/intens, heeft me herinnerd aan wie belangrijk voor mij is en waarom. Ik voel me daardoor nog meer verbonden.

De tweede sessie was vooral veel chaos haha.. En uiteindelijk ook wel fijn en op een fijne manier verdrietig (ivm mijn ex relatie).

Geinspireeerd door een schilderij die ik had gezien, heb ik eindelijk de stap genomen om mijn muurtje verven en mijn huis een frisse look te geven, inclusief mooi nieuw schilderij aan de muur! Ben nu al blij met het resultaat 😍

Ik kijk uit naar de volgende 🩷

The plant medicine illuminated a traumatic truck of turmoil that's been hitching a ride with me for years. My issues have always seemed like a mile wide river, too big to cross. But the ayahuasca showed me that the river is only an inch deep; and, although the truths I seek are just under the surface, I cannot see them because I only see the reflection of my ego off the water - distracting me from reaching my potential.

This was my first ayahuasca ceremony and I'm so incredibly grateful for the guidance of Yoka, Ronald and their angelic league of guardians, Arief, Mariana, and Roelof. I chose this journey expecting to find answers, but the medicine gave me exactly what I needed in a way I could not have imagined. Whenever you embark on a journey with companions, TRUST must be your foundation. For me, the ancient ayahuasca was a battle brew that created the most cathartic release from my past traumas - and when the road got rocky - I TRUSTED the guardians who were always at my side with a hand on my back and a whisper in my ear "I'm here and I'm not leaving you". Their attentiveness and intuition made a massive difference in my experience, not only for physical attention - getting blankets, water, etc, but also their spiritual insights and how to make sense of the life-heavy revelations.

Calmed throughout the ceremony with healing sounds and gentle music in a wonderful wooden ceremony space, I had an incredible shared experience with 11 other beautiful beings. We learned together that the homework is: there is no homework - to quiet our egos - and fruit salad is a gift from the universe.

AHO

I don't have enough words to express my gratitude and relief that I was able to have this experience with Sattvaya. An incredibly harmonious team, with attention to detail and a love for the entire process. I felt safe and completely comfortable with everyone throughout. The energy of this place, the team, and the people who were there – incredible. Incredibly beautiful. Ronald, who not only knows an extreme amount about plants, was like a magician when it came to choosing the music. He was totally in his element. Yoka and Mariana, with their warmth and intuition... they always knew when my soul was calling out to them during the ceremony. Arief – my sacred and incredibly important guide, especially on the first night. I still draw strength from the memories I have of him. Roelof, always open, always approachable, and simply the best fruit salad maker in the world! ;) The location was perfect. Quiet and so lovingly decorated. The participants were so harmonious and well-suited... I am so grateful! In my first experience, I often felt alone, and this time I felt held and supported. This team was so clear, harmonious, and loving, which gave me the confidence to completely let go. I had no doubt that they could hold this space. Quite the opposite.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. And when Mother Aya calls again, I know where I'll go.

♥️ Lots of love, Nicole

Fantastic setting for this kind of experience. Lovely people both on the participants side as well as the organisation and caretaker side. Special shout out to the vibe and the music. This was (group) therapy on steroids. Highly recommended for anyone who has been considering doing this. You are in good hands here.

Heel sterk gegrond en ervaren team, precies de begeleiding die ik (onbewust) nodig had. Prachtige muziek ter ondersteuning, dat maakte de reis nog dieper en helender. Qua reis is dit het meest intense, zwaarste, magische en liefdevolle wat ik in dit leven heb meegemaakt. Heel bijzonder om door beschermingsmechanismen van mezelf te breken en trauma's vanuit mijn familielijn te ervaren en daardoor te kunnen helen. Deze reis heeft me bevrijd van onzichtbare ketens die ik altijd al voelde, maar niet kon plaatsen. En daardoor is de onrust en gehaastheid (in mijn onderstroom) verdwenen.

I came for the first time and didn’t really know what to expect. From the very moment I arrived, I felt seen, understood, and truly welcomed. The professional guidance made me feel safe, relaxed, and cared for throughout the entire weekend. I was able to drink the ayahuasca with a deep sense of calm and trust. During the ceremonies, I felt held and supported, and the process was nurtured, enriched, and deepened by the beautiful music. All in all, it was a profound and special experience that I look back on with great gratitude.

There is nothing comparable that helped me so much in healing inner wounds, feeling my own unique expression of my soul in this life, and getting a perspective shift on myself than my work with Ayahuasca. I experience Ayahuasca as a process that unfolds over time, both during the ceremonies but also outside of it. Sometimes I feel stuck in the process, have a sense of emptiness, feel sad, frustrated, or are in pain. Sometimes pure joy and bliss. But in the end, it always made sense. It's like I am guided by some higher intelligence that steers me safely through all these dark clouds that cover my navigation star, stormy waves that threaten me, and all this fog that blurrs my vision, to my true home. Ultimately, life itself is like such a process, and therefore Ayahuasca reminds me on my life, and gives me this deep hope and trust that in the end everything makes sense, will settle and be beautiful.

Ronald mentioned that my last experience could have been a ego death. I am very curious about that and will explore further. I am under the impression that my journeys build on each other. So that everything that I have seen and learned so far has meaning for the next one. This is so exciting. All insights come back with the next trip. It makes me humble and so happy and more grateful. What a gift. 🎁 ❤️‍🔥🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

The team at Sattvaya is stellar! Every minute detail is taken into account. The cradle of warmth, care & trust that the team creates is vital and incredibly special. Furthermore, and most importantly, you feel safe. If you're feeling the call from Mother Ayahuasca, Sattvaya is the place!

The experience took away all my illusions of safety. In the weeks after everything i held onto fell away one by one. And with each I landed even harder in reality with no security. But the weekend had also shown me I have an enormous capacity to hold and move through grief. And with that comes a tenderness that is not a weakness like I thought but a strength from which I can build my own containment. I learned that my breath is my companion. Not a tool I had always struggled with. I got to reconnect with my playfulness and experienced how it makes everything lighter.

Some of the songs played at the ceremonies I still listen to every day. They soothe my heart when I experience discomfort, remind me of the playfulness I felt and remind me of who I am.

The Sattvaya team made it all possible to have this first ayahuasca experience in comfort. Every word said and unsaid, every gesture and individual presence showed me what is present inside of me or still needs to be integrated. Thank you for being mirrors and thank you for providing the safe container in order for this to happen. 🙏💚✨

Ik ben inmiddels meerdere keren bij Sattvaya geweest, en elke keer voelt het weer als een warm bad – met gezonde zenuwen natuurlijk :) Het team stelt je vanaf het eerste moment op je gemak. Je voelt aan alles dat ze doen wat ze met liefde en integriteit doen, en dat trekt ook hele mooie mensen aan… waar ik mezelf dan ook maar even onder reken ;)

De ceremonie wordt met luchtigheid en humor benaderd, maar tegelijkertijd ook met volledige toewijding en respect. Dat geeft mij een enorm veilig gevoel. Tijdens de reis word je ontzettend goed verzorgd. Het team voelt feilloos aan wat je nodig hebt: of dat nu aandacht is of juist ruimte voor jezelf.

De begeleiding wordt versterkt door prachtige muziek – zowel stiltes als live gespeelde klanken nemen je echt mee op reis. Ik hoef eigenlijk nooit meer ergens anders heen… al zou Peru ooit misschien nog kunnen ;)

Als je twijfelt: gewoon doen. Het kan intens zijn, maar je bent in veilige handen. Voor mij voelt het elke keer weer als een cadeau aan mezelf. heel erg bedankt

Ronald en Yoka en het team

Zoals altijd klopte alles weer tijdens de retraite. De muziek, de begeleiding, de plek.

Ik heb weer genoten en kom 100% terug.

Where to begin! The space, the safety, the music (O to the MG - awesome), the connection, the love, the insights, the openness, the surrendering, the clarity, ... there are no words to describe what you gain after a weekend with these beautiful people and mother Aya! You come out of it a changed/evolved human being. Every single time! What a blessing. Big thanks and see you soon! 🤩🙏🏻

My Third Ayahuasca Retreat at Sattvaya

This was my third retreat at Sattvaya, and I must say — each time it becomes deeper, more powerful, and more healing.

This time, I released a trauma I truly believed I would never be able to let go of. There are no words strong enough to express my deepest gratitude to Ronald, Yoka, and the entire Sattvaya team. They are truly angels in this world.

With perfect music, perfect timing, and an uncanny sense of presence, they are there for you in every moment you need them most. Their ability to truly see and feel people is beyond comprehension.

Each time I come to Sattvaya, it feels like coming home — to my soul, to truth, to healing. And every time, I leave with a heart more open, more whole, more free.

There will never be enough words to describe how much I honor their work and who they are.

If you’re looking for a place that is safe, warm, deeply loving, and held with integrity, this is without a doubt the right place.

And believe me — once you come, you will come back again and again.

With love.

AHO

Since September 23 I am a frequent visitor at SATTVAYA. A place and the people: lovely, beautiful, mindful, surrounded by nature and save. For me the weekends are shifts in my perspective of seeing life, myself and the world. It starts with the crazy glimpsy fragments of knowing at the weekends and expands in AHA-moments and understanding about and back in life for weeks and months. So far I became a more happy self aware and confident human being, judging less, accepting more and celebrating life more and more in its little things. Life became a full time pleasure, even in hard times and meltdowns. For sure I will continue.

My experience journeying with Sattvaya was exceptional. I was in awe of the team's ability to create a space that felt instantly safe from the moment of arrival to the end of the weekend. Your attention to detail was exceptional, from the set up of the ceremonial space, the pre-talks, the care provided throughout the ceremony, your ability to change the environment up through music, lighting, dance, performance, touch brings was one of the most humbling and magical experiences I have ever experienced. I have worked in mental health services for over 25 years and have never experienced anything with the level of compassion, acceptance, community and love that was in abundance throughout the weekend at Sattvaya. That is what each and every member of your talented team turned up with and it set the tone for a space where connection and healing through the plant medicine experience could flourish.

My own personal journey was supported by all of the materials sent out in advance and I came with clear intentions, and an open heart and mind. The plant medicine experience was profound and deep and on this occasion felt gentle. I was searching for spiritual healing and guidance and I felt that I had received this as the start of a process that has continued afterwards. Not like a light being suddenly turned on illuminating a room in stark relief, more like a dimmer switch be gently turned up as the light enters me. I have felt this continue after the ceremony and I have continued to meditate, listen to the amazing music that has been shared with us on Spotify and reflect on the experience.

Ondanks dat ik de ceremonies (of meer: het naar binnen keren en naar het verleden toe) confronterend vond, was de setting echt de meest fijne en veilige setting om dit aaj te gaan. De plek, muziek, begeleiders en de groepsgenoten; alles klopte en droeg bij aan de warme sfeer. Ik heb het weekend ervaren als super steunend en inspirerend. Tot veel inzichten gekomen om verder te groeien en daar ben ik dankbaar voor.

Another powerful experience — here's to wishing that more people find the courage to unlock the healing powers of this beautiful medicine. You guys are truly amazing! <3

Alle dingen die ik absoluut geweldig vond aan dit retreat: de begeleiders, de muziek, de verbondenheid, de plek, de aankleding, de hygiëne (heel belangrijk!) Het eten en drinken, bereid met liefde. Het was voor mij de 1e keer met dit moeder Medicijn en ik had echt geen betere organisatie kunnen kiezen! Een minpunt? Dat je de 1e keer niet meer over kunt doen! Voor een retreat kiezen bij Sattvaya gaat je alleen maar goed doen💛

I had a wonderful experience. If Im going to do it again I will come back. I felt so safe with the professional guiders, the setting was also good (soft lighting, spiritual pieces of art, candles, nice scents etc). Great guiding music and I valued the long rituals and sharing session to feel even more connected to myself and the others.

On the second evening, I was prepared for the future—using the insights from the first night to begin transforming into the person I want to be in the second half of my life. Now, about 7 to 8 weeks later, my mindset feels cleansed, and anything that doesn’t contribute to achieving my life goals has naturally fallen away. And not to forget... the music played during the session and send afterwards to us

Het is gewoon een prachtig stukje op aarde. Zo veilig, zo mooi, zulke lieve en prachtige mensen die je zo fijn helpen. Het voelt echt onbezorgd en vertrouwd. Jullie maken de wereld echt beter, groepje voor groepje. Dat is werkelijk het mooiste wat de aarde kunt bieden. Diepe buiging voor jullie allemaal. ❤️🙏🏼

This was my first journey ever and it was amazing. All credits to the guidance, really suited to everyone's needs. Each night was different and taught me valuable lessons. And everything else (food, accommodation etc) was perfect. A weekend I will never forget! And whenever I get stressed at work, I count to 10 and think back of the feeling I had during one of the ceremonies.. and it helps!! I will be back... <3