Ayahuasca Ceremony Weekend at the AVANI Center in Helvoirt

About this retreat

In a quiet forest area near ’s-Hertogenbosch, So Alegria hosts a weekend built deliberately around slowing down. Two plant ceremonies form the heart of the programme, framed by gentle yoga, a rapé circle before ceremony and plenty of time in nature. On Sunday, a traditional sweat lodge rounds off the weekend. The group stays small, so everyone receives the attention they need.

The style of the team around founders Christian and Isabel is grounded and unpretentious: deep work is allowed to feel light here, with room for warmth, humanity and the occasional smile rather than dramatic staging. Before booking, So Alegria asks you to get in touch for a short online intake that clarifies safety and fit. You sleep in cosy shared rooms with six beds, and the vegetarian meals are aligned with the ceremonial process.

Organiser: So Alegria (AVANI center)

Highlights

• ✦ Two ceremonies in a quiet forest setting
• ✦ Yoga, rapé circle and sweat lodge included
• ✦ Small group with personal guidance
• ✦ Grounded, warm-hearted facilitation style
• ✦ Online intake before booking
• ✦ Vegetarian cuisine aligned with ceremony work

Programme

1. Day 1: Arrival Friday afternoon, settling in and meeting the group, jointly opening the weekend with intentions, then the first ceremony in the evening.
2. Day 2: Gentle morning yoga, sharing round, free time for rest and nature, and the second guided ceremony in the evening.
3. Day 3: Breakfast, a closing sharing round and the traditional sweat lodge, then farewells and departure around noon.

What's included

• ✓ Two nights in the shared sleeping room
• ✓ Three vegetarian meals daily
• ✓ Tea, water and light snacks
• ✓ Two guided ayahuasca ceremonies
• ✓ Daily yoga sessions
• ✓ Rapé circle and Sunday sweat lodge
• ✓ Online intake beforehand
• ✓ Parking and wifi