Dates: From Wednesday April 22, 2026

To Tuesday May 2, 2026

Where:       Ronin Jointi Retreat Center - Pucallpa, Peru

Retreat Leader: Maestra Sylvia Marín García (Shipibo Name: Chonon Mea)

Facilitators: Mike Cirillo, Ph.D.

                        Bertha-Elena Rojas, Psy.D.; M.Ed.

Virtual Information Session: Wednesday November 5th, 2025 at 7:00 pm. Register HERE!

This Retreat at the Ronin Jointi Retreat Center in Perú provides an authentic Plant Medicine Experience led by experienced Shipibo healers who are in their natural environment and regularly use a large selection of plant medicines to support the physical, emotional and spiritual healing of their family members and members of their community. They opened their center to support “Amigos” (Friends - guests) from other areas of the world, because of the strong vocation and commitment they have toward healing. We partnered with them to support them with their mission and so their ancient traditions and culture endure the many challenges that Shipibo healers face today. The Retreat experiences are fully planned and implemented by them. They asked us to serve as a bridge for interpretation (from Spanish to English), and to facilitate integration so that the guests have access to a comprehensive healing experience. Please refer to the following section for further details.

• The Essentials of the Experience

  All of these activities are led by the Shipibo Maestra with support from Dr. Cirillo and Dr. Rojas as needed.

  • Multiple Ayahuasca ceremonies (between four and six, depending on the length of your stay)

  • Plant dieta with Bobinsana or Renaquilla (ten-day stay or more required )

  • Herbal Saunas and Herbal Baths

  • Artisanal workshop to learn traditional Shipibo embroidery

  • Jungle walk and Tour of the Cashibococha Lagoon

  • Day trip to Pucallpa’s markets (weather and time permitting)

• Embedded Supports

  • Mike and Bertha-Elena offer mentoring and support to all participants. Before your journey, they provide virtual orientation and readiness meetings, along with a detailed informational guide for registered guests. During the retreat, they are on site to offer guidance and support throughout the experience. See the dates below for upcoming orientation sessions.

  • Mike and Bertha-Elena provide ongoing facilitation and integration support to help you receive the greatest benefit from your experience. This support is offered in both individual and group formats.

  • Bertha-Elena, as a native Spanish speaker, will support all interpretation needed throughout your experience.

• Fees

  *Important: Fees do not include airfare to and from Peru.

  • The fees for the experience are $3000 per person. The fees include accommodations, all food and essentials of the experience (see above), support to prepare for the experience (via virtual meetings), facilitation, integration, mentoring and interpretation throughout participants’ stay at Ronin Jointi, and travel to and from Pucallpa’s airport.

  • It is recommended to bring additional cash, if interested in purchasing original Shipibo artisanal goods, tapestries and tunics. Small tapestries range from $100 to $150 and medium to large ones range from $250 to $500. These funds support Ronin Jointi and the members from the surrounding community who assist the maestra with the experiences.

• Ronin Jointi Accommodations

  • Setting
    Ronin Jointi is located in a remote area of the Peruvian Amazon. Accommodations are simple and rustic, designed to support a deep connection with nature. Guests stay in tambos (wooden cabins) for individuals or couples, with shared bathrooms and showers located nearby.

  • Meals & Common Areas
    Meals are served in a shared kitchen space, with additional common areas nearby for connection and relaxation. A dedicated hammock cabin offers another place for rest and retreat. Walking paths also weave through the retreat center, inviting time in nature.

  • Dietary Guidance
    All meals are included as part of the retreat. Because ayahuasca and plant dietas require specific dietary guidelines, we ask participants not to bring outside food or snacks. Introducing other foods may interfere with the plant work and can cause rashes or other uncomfortable side effects.

  • Jungle Life
    We recommend bringing insect repellent—mosquitoes are part of the Amazon experience. Many participants have found deet-free, natural-based repellents effective, and we’re happy to share suggestions. Even so, mosquito bites are to be expected.

• Timeline and Logistics

  • Our group experience is scheduled for a ten-day stay at Ronin Jointi. Participants arrive to Ronin Jointi on Wednesday April 22nd and depart on Saturday May 2nd.

  • The stay includes participating in 4 to 6 Ayahuasca ceremonies and completing a plant dieta with a master plant for those interested.

  • Travel time to Pucallpa Peru adds to the trip. We strongly recommend that you add one to two days to your trip before and after the above dates for travel time from your home location.

  • Pick-up and drop-off at the Pucallpa Airport are included in Ronin Jointi’s fees. Travel from the Pucallpa Airport to Ronin Jointi includes a 30-minute car-ride to the Cashibococha Lagoon port and a 20-minute boat ride to the Ronin Jointi retreat site.

• Important Dates

  • The Ronin Jointi Plant Medicine Experience this year is from Wednesday April 22nd through Tuesday May 2nd, 2026.

  • An informational session via zoom will be held for interested participants on Wednesday, November 5th at 7:00 PM. Click HERE to register.

  • Registration & Payment

    Deposit: $750 to reserve your spot. Non-refundable but may be applied to a future retreat.

    Balance: $2,250 due by February 14, 2025. Registration is complete once deposit and balance are paid.

    Deadline: All registrations must be completed by February 14, 2025. Late registrations may be allowed with full payment immediately.

  • Cancellation & Refunds

    Cancel by February 14: Full refund of balance ($2,250).

    Cancel by February 15 – March 15: 50% refund of balance ($1,125).

    Cancel after March 15: No refunds.

  • Orientation Session

    An orientation and preparation session (via zoom) will be provided prior to the trip. These sessions are for registered participants only. A comprehensive informational guide will be provided after the session. The session will be scheduled at a time convenient to the registrants.

  • If you have any questions, feel free to email Mike or Bertha-Elena at michael.cirillo@aracarihealing.com or be.rojas@aracarihealing.com