Throughout the duration of this course, attendees will partake in daily natural plant treatments and therapies while engaging in workshops and discussions that encompass a wide range of Shipibo healing practices. Additionally, they will be exposed to innovative integrative methodologies from diverse cultures worldwide. Following four weeks spent in the jungle, twelve ayahuasca ceremonies, numerous plant treatments, and a progressive array of workshops, lectures, discussions, and activities that illuminate the path towards healing and empowerment, participants will return to Iquitos with a renewed sense of vitality, equipped to take control of their health and life.

Once back in ARF, individuals will have the opportunity to unwind and process their jungle experiences, while also immersing themselves in the breathtaking beauty and vibrant culture of the Amazon rainforest. Our knowledgeable staff will provide assistance with travel arrangements, shopping excursions, advice, and any other support to enhance the overall experience. We maintain ongoing contact with all retreat participants via email and social media to offer continued guidance and support beyond the program.

Shipibo Maestro don Ronor

Curandero, Teacher, Course Leader This healing retreat and course is led by the Shipibo curandero don Ronor Lopez.  Don Ronor is one of three brothers who work with the Ayahuasca Foundation.  He assisted his older brother, don Enrique, with the initiation courses held at our plant medicine school for several years.  He has a passion for teaching and an insatiable curiosity to learn more and more about ayahuasca and plant medicine.  He learned to lead ayahuasca ceremonies from his grandfather, an ayahuasquero, and continues to learn about plant remedies and treatments from his father, don Marcos, who often visits our centers to contribute his knowledge and energy.
One of the most common observations program participants make about don Ronor is that he is a very happy and humble person.  His sense of humor has a way of lightening people’s moods even during difficult and challenges times in the healing process.  He always seems to have a smile and a motivating energy.  He is ready at a moment’s notice to give any level of attention or care required to anyone in need.  While he likes to joke around, his knowledge and expertise is at the highest level and his work reflects that.
We feel so fortunate to have don Ronor on our staff as our teacher, mentor, and friend.  He is a father of two young children with his wife, Monica, and his family is truly adorable.  His philosophy on healing is that when friendships are formed, trust is strengthened and love flows through from nature to us.  Essentially, we are all part of nature, and his practice with plant medicine and ayahuasca is simply removing the obstacles that prevent that realization and connection so that nature, the Earth, God, can take care of us.  Becoming our own healers is coming to that realization and living it in our daily lives.  We are cells in the body of the Earth and the earth will always provide.