Pilgrimage into the Origin of Cacao
Amazon Rainforest Plant Medicine Retreats JULY 2026
Amazon Rainforest Plant Medicine Retreats JULY 2026
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For nearly a decade, cacao has been calling us deeper. What began as a search for extraordinary cacao eventually became relationships with indigenous communities, archaeologists, conservationists, farmers, stingless bee keepers, regenerative agriculture leaders, and some of the most beautiful landscapes on Earth.
This July, for the first time, we're opening the door. Join us for one of two intimate pilgrimages designed to reconnect you with the roots of cacao, the living intelligence of the Amazon, and perhaps parts of yourself that have been patiently waiting to be remembered.
Limited to just 11 participants per journey.
ORIGINS: July 15–21, 2026
ORIGINS: July 15–21, 2026
A pilgrimage to the birthplace of cacao civilization.
Journey into southern Ecuador to explore one of the oldest known ceremonial cacao sites on Earth. Walk alongside the archaeologists helping rewrite the story of cacao. Harvest wild cacao. Meet native stingless bees. Immerse in waterfalls, indigenous culture, and the extraordinary biodiversity where the Andes meet the Amazon.
Highlights include:
• Private nighttime ceremony beneath the stars within the ancient spiral temple
• Exploration of the oldest known ceremonial cacao site on Earth
• Wild cacao harvesting and farm immersion
• Archaeologist-guided experiences
• Indigenous cultural experiences
• Waterfalls, rivers, and cloud forest landscapes
• Daily cacao, movement, music, and integration
REMEMBRANCE: July 22–28, 2026
REMEMBRANCE: July 22–28, 2026
A journey into the living heart of the Amazon.
Follow the waters flowing from the Andes into the Amazon Basin. Spend time with Shuar families restoring culture and land stewardship. Explore regenerative agroforestry projects, native stingless bees, medicinal plants, sacred waterfalls, and the extraordinary ecosystems that make this region one of the most biologically rich places on Earth.
Highlights include:
• Sacred hot springs and waterfall immersion
• Shuar cultural experiences and traditional meals
• Native stingless bee sanctuaries and honey tastings
• Wild cacao, vanilla, and medicinal plant exploration
• Primary rainforest immersion
• Daily cacao, movement, music, and integration
• Optional traditional Shuar plant medicine ceremony
2-Week Discount
2-Week Discount
🌎 COMPLETE PILGRIMAGE
Attend both journeys and receive preferred pricing. Just email us to set up a call and get started.
Origins explores where the story began.
Remembrance explores how the story continues.
Together, they form a 14-day immersion into the people, plants, pollinators, waters, wisdom, and living ecosystems that gave birth to Amazonian Gold.
What happens after purchase?
What happens after purchase?
After securing your spot, you'll receive a personal welcome email and participant intake form to help us get to know you. We'll then hop on a phone call to connect deeper and begin orienting you to this trip.
We cannot wait to welcome you to Ecuador!
What if cacao has been waiting 5,300 years to tell you its true origin story? Watch the Video for Week 1: ORIGINS ➔
Dive into the full details about Week 1: ORIGINS
What if the Amazon isn't trying to teach you anything at all? Watch the Week 2 Video ➔
