Australia & Peru's ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ traditional Andean and Amazonian shamanic sanctuary.
Australia & Peru's ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ traditional Andean and Amazonian shamanic sanctuary.
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September 27 - October 3, 2026
TRADITIONAL
CHAVÍN
HUACHUMA MESADA
IN THE OTWAYS, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA
Welcome to
Traditional Andean & Amazonian Shamanic Retreats in Australia
Traditional Ayahuasca & Huachuma Retreats in Australia and Peru
A Traditional Andean and Amazonian Sanctuary in Australia and Peru
Most people find us searching for ayahuasca. Let me be straight with you about that.
You've probably arrived here because of something you saw or heard in someone's story online, a podcast, or a video of a person who says this work changed their life.
I understand why that pulls at you. But I'll be honest with you: the real thing looks nothing like the version people perform online. The truth of it is quieter, older, and far more serious.
On paper, your life probably looks fine. And still, something in you knows it's time to stop going around the same circle. Maybe you've tried a few things already. Maybe this is your first honest look. Either way, you're not in the wrong place.
I know the feeling, because I was that person nearly twenty years ago, lost in a life that looked fine from the outside.
What I found wasn't a quick fix or a breakthrough to show off. It was a tradition carried for thousands of years, held with discipline and care by my teachers that I was slowly allowed into.
What we do is serious, and it asks something real of a person. That's more than I can put in a paragraph, so I'd rather talk. Then you decide.
— Rodolfo De Angeli, Founder
Join us on a life-changing journey
A Traditional Path, Held With Structure and Care
Step into the heart of the Australian countryside where Ancient Ceremonies unlocks a haven for deep shamanic healing. Here, your journey towards wholeness begins amid the whispers of Andean tradition and breathtaking Australian landscapes.
For many who arrive here, this is unfamiliar territory. Not because they haven't been searching, but because they haven't yet found a place that feels both traditional and responsibly held.
Ancient Ceremonies offers authentic Andean and Amazonian practices within a clear and structured container. Nothing loose. Nothing casual.
Here is what that looks like:
• Small groups of up to 6 people
• Led by highly trained and initiated Huachumeros and Ayahuasqueros
• Preparation before you arrive
• Follow up once you return home
• A careful screening process to ensure the right fit
None of this is for show. The groups stay small because this work can't be held properly at scale. We screen carefully because the right group protects everyone in it. We prepare you before, and walk with you after, because the tradition was never only about the ceremony.
This work asks something of a person. If you've been looking for a place where this is taken seriously, you are in the right place.
Real Change Takes Time (And We're Here For All of It)
Real change rarely happens in a single moment. It unfolds through preparation, experience, and thoughtful integration.
The ceremonies themselves are only one part of the process. What matters just as much is how those experiences are supported — before you arrive, and after you return home.
You won't be left alone to "figure it out." Once the retreat ends, we walk with you through three weeks of follow-up calls, so that what you found here can be lived, not just remembered.
Because the true measure of this work isn't what happens during the retreat. It's how you return to your life afterward — steadier, and more yourself.
A Carefully Held Environment in the Otways, Victoria
Two hours west of Melbourne, our retreat space is intentionally chosen for its balance of privacy, nature, and accessibility.
The environment is designed to support the depth of the work. Comfortable accommodation. Quiet surroundings. Space to be alone when needed, and space to connect when appropriate.
You will not be navigating this experience on your own. Our team is present, attentive, and experienced — ensuring that your focus remains where it belongs: on the work itself.
Everything here exists to support one thing, a steady and responsibly held process.
Like many people, I didn’t come into this work looking for it.
I was sceptical. I followed the conventional paths first, therapy, frameworks and explanations. They helped to a point. But something always felt unfinished.
What eventually shifted things for me wasn’t a breakthrough. It was being shown, very clearly, what responsibility looks like when ancient traditions are held properly.
From my teachers, I learned that this work is not about “healing” as an idea. It is about structure, discipline, limits, and honesty. About knowing when to act and when not to. About serving something larger than your own story.
Over the years, I’ve seen hundreds of people arrive hoping for change and leave with something quieter, but far more lasting: clarity, steadiness, and the ability to return to their lives differently.
When these traditions are respected, nothing needs to be forced. Nothing needs to be dramatized.
Nothing here is about fixing you.
It is about becoming steady enough to meet your life again.
— Rodolfo De Angeli
Founder, Ancient Ceremonies
Stay Connected
Occasionally, we share updates on upcoming retreats, reflections from the work, and practical insights that support integration in everyday life.
No noise. No constant emails. Only what is worth sharing.
If you’d like to stay informed, you’re welcome to join us.
Voices From Those Who Have Walked This Path
Over the years, individuals from different backgrounds have stepped into this work with uncertainty and returned to their lives with greater clarity and steadiness.
Here are some of their experiences.
Every story shared here is from someone who completed our screening process and chose to step fully into the work.
Begin the Conversation
Book a free Connect Call
The first step is a Connect Call.
You’ll complete a short application so we can understand your intentions, background, and whether this work is the right fit for you.
If aligned, we’ll speak directly, answer your questions, explain the structure of the retreats, and clarify next steps.
This is not a sales call. It is a careful conversation to ensure the container is appropriate for everyone involved.
If you feel ready, you’re welcome to apply.
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