Camino al Sol

Ayahuasca Retreat in Retiro, Antioquia, Colombia
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  • Retreat Info

    About the Retreat:

    Camino al Sol: A Sacred Path to Purpose

    Nestled in the Colombian Andes at Yaogará, Camino al Sol isn’t a getaway—it’s a living prayer rooted in ancestral wisdom. Supported by families who’ve honored sacred practices for over twenty years, we offer a reflection—not a map—so guests might remember who they truly are. 

    Our approach is grounded in simplicity, respect, and presence—values handed down by our elders. Through ceremonies with yagé, coca, and tobacco, we create space for genuine healing, not spiritual tourism. 

    Here, healing isn’t a spectacle—it’s an invitation. Retreat life is woven into daily existence: from meals and plant baths to sacred ceremonies and forest walks. Every element invites you to return—with clarity, courage, and an awakened heart. 

    Description of Services:

    Camino al Sol offers traditional yagé (ayahuasca) ceremonies in the Colombian Andes, guided by experienced taitas and medicine women from trusted lineages. Our retreats are intimate, with 8–18 guests, allowing for personal attention and deep connection.

    We host 1–2 retreats per month, typically over a weekend, with:

    • Ceremonies – Up to 2–3 yagé sessions per retreat, supported by coca, tobacco, and traditional songs.

    • Integration – Group sharing circles, guided reflection, and practical tools for bringing insights home.

    • Preparation Guidance – Dieta recommendations, intention-setting, and mindset support before arrival.

    • Healing Environment – Set in a tranquil natural reserve with mountain views, fresh spring water, and abundant wildlife.

    • Nutritious Meals – Plant-based, gluten-free menu aligned with traditional medicine diets.

    • Optional Modalities – Meditation, breathwork, yoga, sound healing, nature immersion, and cacao ceremonies.

    Guests often report emotional release, greater clarity, and renewed purpose. Our process emphasizes safety, respect for tradition, and a genuine relationship with the land and the people who hold it.

    Practitioners:

    Our team brings decades of experience in the yagé tradition, rooted in the forests of Putumayo and the Colombian Andes.
    • Diego Marmolejo – Traditional healer from Puerto Asís with over 25 years of apprenticeship under Lower Putumayo elders. Specializes in plant-based remedies, spiritual counseling, and guiding yagé ceremonies.
    • Carlos Marmolejo – Master shaman from Putumayo, blending ancestral wisdom with music, photography, and art as healing tools. A father and grandfather devoted to the yagé path.
    • Andrea Díaz – Medicine woman and community leader with 25+ years of holistic practice, offering therapies for women, herbal treatments, and family-focused care.
    • Samuel Vélez Arismendy – Facilitator and lifelong student of ancestral medicine, supporting guests in their healing and personal growth journeys with presence and compassion.

    Team/Medical Staff:

    Carlos Turpin – Oversees Camino al Sol’s IT systems, customer service, and operational planning, ensuring a seamless guest experience from first contact to post-retreat follow-up. Also manages farm operations at Yaogará, integrating sustainable agriculture with retreat life.

    Dr. Marta Turpin – Licensed medical doctor providing health oversight and consultation for retreat operations. Ensures guest safety through medical review and supports the integration of traditional medicine with modern healthcare best practices.

  • Details

    Founder(s) / CEO: Diego Marmolejo & Samuel Velez
    Group Size: 5-15
    Price Range: 550-650

  • Our Process

    Overview of Experience:

    At Camino al Sol, your journey begins well before you arrive. We guide you through preparation with dietary recommendations, intention-setting practices, and clear information about the ceremonies.

    Upon arrival in the Colombian Andes, you’ll be welcomed into a safe, nurturing space where tradition is alive in every detail—from the way the land is cared for to the songs sung in ceremony. Over the course of the retreat, you’ll participate in traditional yagé (ayahuasca) ceremonies led by experienced taitas and medicine women. These ceremonies are supported by sacred songs, tobacco, and coca, helping you connect with the medicine on a deep level.

    Between ceremonies, you’ll rest, integrate, and take part in activities such as sharing circles, gentle movement, nature walks, or simply quiet reflection. Our team is available for 1-on-1 support, ensuring your physical, emotional, and spiritual safety.

    After the retreat, we remain connected through integration calls and resources, helping you anchor your insights into daily life. This is not just a weekend—it’s an opening to a long-term path of healing, clarity, and purpose.

    Intake Process:

    Every guest goes through a careful screening process to ensure safety and alignment with the medicine work. After your initial inquiry or booking request, we provide a detailed medical and psychological intake form. This covers health history, current medications, and emotional well-being.

    Our team reviews each submission individually, and in some cases, follows up with a phone or video consultation to clarify details. Approval is based on traditional safety guidelines and modern medical considerations, ensuring that participation is in your best interest.

    Once accepted, you’ll receive preparation guidance, dietary recommendations, and logistical details. This process helps create a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for all participants.

    Supplemental Modalities: ancestral massage therapies, plant baths, nature walks, medicine music, sacred tobacco, circle of word
    Psychedelic Substances Offered: ayahuasca, yage
    How does this Center source medicine?:

    Locally grown on the land and from elders in the community

    Practice reciprocity with local communities?: Yes

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    1 Review on “Camino al Sol”

    • Carl 3 weeks ago

      I’ve sat with Camino al Sol several times over the years, and every experience has felt honest, safe, and deeply human. There is something rare about the way they hold space. It’s simple, grounded, and without pretense. You can feel that the people guiding you have walked this path for real.

      Samuel and the team carry the medicine with respect. They don’t promise miracles, they remind you that the real work happens inside you and in the life you return to. The ceremonies are beautiful, full of music and silence in equal measure, and you always feel cared for.

      What I appreciate most is the integrity. Everything is done with intention, from the preparation to the integration. You are not treated like a client, you are treated like family.
      If you are looking for an authentic yagé (ayahuasca) retreat in Colombia where the tradition is alive and respected, Camino al Sol is the place I would trust.

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