Peru- July 1st-8th and July 10-18th Family Retreat
Embark on a transformative deep dive connecting with the Spirit of Kambo, Ayahusaca and Master Plant dietas designed to help you come home to yourself, sparking release, reset, and renewal within every level of your being, while being immersed in the Amazon Jungle.
This sacred rustic journey will help you reconnect with your inner self, Mother Earth, restore balance, and Awaken your Spirit to embrace the blessings waiting for you as you step into a Life of deeper clarity, purpose, and abundance!
Peru has a very special place in my heart. It is full of so much life and mystery. It has been one of my dreams to share this place with people I love and people whom I believe can get a lot out of coming to the jungle to connect with Pacha Mama and the Shipibo Elders. You are invited to join us in . We will be a small group of 6 people total, sitting in ceremony together, jungle trekking, medicine making, meeting Kambo, learning from the plant, animal spirits and Shipiba Maestra Loti and Kambo Master Victor.
July 1st-8th is a singles retreat
July 10th-18th is family retreat where children are welcome to come. Children 7 and up can participate in ceremony with parental consent.
I hope you will join us :)
With Love,
Dr. Tasha
What's Included?
All ceremonies, including plant & animal medicines, food, travel from Iquitos airport to the jungle
Ceremony takes place in the Maloka, led by Shipiba Maestra Loti
Healthy Nutritious Meals
Food is the first medicine, so what better way to help your body heal by feeding you fresh, nutritious food, all organic and grown in Peru. All meals will be prepared fresh daily and will be aligned with your dieta.
Trip Itinerary- July 1st-8th and July 10th-18th
Itinerary
Plan to leave the day before on either August 31st or July 9th. You will need to fly into Lima Peru then take another flight from Lima to Iquitos. It’s a long day of traveling, if you get to Lima at night, there are cheap hotels at the airport where you can sleep and shower then travel to Iquitos the next morning. Also if you need to do money exchange do it at the airport in Lima, this service is not available at the Iquitos Airport.
Arrive in Iquitos Peru before 9am on July 1st or July 10th for the family Retreat
Gather with group at the airport in Iquitos Peru or we will pick you up at your hotel and leave via Taxi Van then we travel by river boat that will take us up the river to the Jah Selva Lodge located in the Pacaya Samira National Reserve. This journey is approximately 3-5 hours from Iquitos.
Day 1- Arrive in the evening, lunch, swimming, jungle activities, settle in, dinner
Day 2- Kambo in the morning, open Plant Dieta, Lunch, Jungle activities, Flower Bath, Ayahuasca ceremony at night
Day 3- Optional Kambo in the morning or Breakfast, One on one with the Shamans, Plant Dieta, Lunch, Jungle activities, Flower Bath, Ayahuasca ceremony at night
Day 4- One on one with the Shamans, Plant Dieta, Breakfast, Resting or Jungle Activities, Lunch, Dinner, night jungle trekking to meet Kambo
Day 5- Breakfast, Rest during the day, optional jungle trekking, Lunch, Flower Bath and Body Steam, Ayahuasca Ceremony at night
Day 6- Close Plant Dieta, Breakfast, visit local village and camping on river beach, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 7- Huachuma (San Pedro) Ceremony in the morning, swimming, jungle cruise, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8- Get ready to depart from the jungle by 9am. Return to Iquitos by the early afternoon. Flight schedules for this day should be in the evening, unless you plan on staying in Iquitos for the night.
(Jungle trekking, river beach time, river boat rides, and visit to the local village are flexible and will be adjusted according to the energy of the group and weather dependent.)
Acupuncture is also included in your stay to help with your rest, relaxation and any pain ailments you might have.
Upon return to Iquitos we suggest staying a night or two in Iquitos before going back home, just so you can land and get your bearings before traveling.
Children that are not participating in plant or animal medicine ceremonies will receive all 3 meals a days plus nutritious snacks during the day. Child care will be provided for children who will not be participating in ceremony.
Investment is $2000 for adults, $500 for children
Non-refundable deposit of $1000 for adults, $300 for children due by May 1st and May 10th for the family retreat
Final Payment due upon arrival in cash- June 1st and June 10th for the Family Retreat
Includes all accommodations, excursions, food, ceremonies, plant and animal medicines, and transportation while in Iquitos and the jungle.
Interested? Or have questions? Email Dr. Tasha at info@medicineofthepeace.com or text via Whatsapp +1 619 709 6144
Dr. Tasha will send you a health questionnaire to fill out along with activity waivers for all participants.
Once approved to safely sit with the medicines, Dr. Tasha will notify you. Then you can make your deposit via Venmo to @tashamintzer to secure your spot.
There are only 6 spots available for each set of dates and will be on a first come first serve basis for those who secure their spot with their deposit. Deposits are non refundable and go directly to our jungle host Victor to support the Shipibo Elders that will be with us at the retreat.
In the event unfortunate events occur and you cannot make it to your retreat after paying your deposit, your deposit is secure and is good for up to one year from the date of the retreat to use towards a future retreat.
Your Guide
Dr. Tasha Mintzer, DACM, L.Ac. - 4th Generation Medicine Womban and Founder
Dr. Tasha comes from a lineage of medicine women on her mother's side of the family, lovingly sharing the roots of her lineage the Babylan of the Mai-I and Hebrew people along with deep reverence and reciprocity for the teachings and practices of her plant teachers, Oriental Medicine Masters, Indigenous elders and medicine keepers of the Matses, Quechua, Shipibo, Huin Kuin, Yawananwa, Toltecca of the Mayan Peninsula, Hopi and Navajo First Nation cultures. Her passion for working with plants and indigenous cultures compliments her acupuncture journey.
Dr. Tasha obtained a Doctorate and Masters degree in Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science in San Diego, CA. She holds a Bachelor of Science from UNLV with a minor in Fine Art. She obtained additional training in Japanese Acupuncture and Kampo Herbalism, Facial Acupuncture, Microneedling, Nanoneedling, Pediatrics, and also did her doctoral research project in Scalp acupuncture for behavioral disorders including Autism, ADHD, bipolar, depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation. Dr. Tasha also uses an integrative approach to healing when needed, ordering necessary labs and prescribing certain supplements and herbs to get you back into balance.
She answered the call to Kambo and traveled to Mexico and Peru to sit in medicine ceremony. She continues to spend part of the year in the amazon jungle learning from the plants and animals. Dr. Tasha has been practicing as a Kambo facilitator since 2020 and has been studying Indigenous medicines and ceremony deepening her knowledge for the last 15 years.
Meet Maestra Shipiba Loti
Shipiba Maestra Loti Davila comes from the Shipibo-Conibo tribe. She comes from a lineage of family shamans, learning from her grandparents and mother. She has been has been practicing plant and animal medicines since she was 8 years old, while growing up in the Amazon jungle.
When you are in her presence you cannot help but feel held by her sweetness, care and integrity.
She is highly knowledgeable in plant medicines and comes forth willingly to share her knowledge in a loving way.
As a participant on this trip you will have the opportunity to harvest and prepare medicines and will be able to spend quality time with Loti for an all encompassing learning experience.
Meet Kambo Master and Jungle Guide Victor Naro
Victor Naro is the owner of the Jah Selva Lodge where you will be staying in the jungle. Victor has been practicing and sharing Kambo since the age of 12 years old. He learned Kambo medicine with the Huni Kuin tribe in Brazil.
Victor is also a knowledgeable jungle guide serving as a walking encyclopedia carrying knowledge of all the flora and fauna of the jungle. He has led several survival excursions with Navy Seals, Marines and other military where they spend over 21 days in the jungle. He will take you jungle trekking to meet Kambo, explain the floura and fauna as well as take you to meet other jungle animals.
He is passionate, loving and always has a smile on his face. He will be your Kambo facilitator, jungle guide and host at the Jah Selva Lodge.