Lighthouse! Ayahuasca Retreat
Our Shamans
An Ayahuasca ceremony can be a profound journey of healing, self-discovery, and personal transformation. Throughout the experience, our Shipibo shamans provide a foundation of safety, wisdom, and compassionate guidance, allowing guests to enter each ceremony with confidence, trust, and an open heart.
Drawing upon generations of ancestral knowledge, they hold the ceremonial space through traditional icaros, prayer, and attentive care. Their presence helps create a supportive environment where guests can surrender to the process, navigate challenges with greater ease, and open themselves to the insights and healing that may unfold during the journey.
It is our privilege to work alongside healers who have dedicated their lives to preserving these sacred traditions and serving each guest with humility, respect, and compassion.
Maestro Huber
Maestro Huber, known by his Shipibo name Kestenyoi, is a member of the Shipibo-Konibo people of the Peruvian Amazon. Coming from a family whose ancestral lineage has long practiced traditional plant medicine, he was introduced to the healing wisdom of medicinal plants from an early age. Guided by the teachings of his ancestors, he has spent more than twenty years serving ayahuasca with deep respect for the traditions of his people and the sacredness of the medicine.
His ceremonial approach is centered on the individual. Rather than following a fixed method, Maestro Huber listens to the medicine to understand each guest's unique needs, allowing the plants to guide the healing process. He believes ayahuasca is a sacred bridge between the physical and spiritual worlds and that it should always be approached with humility, integrity, and great responsibility.
With decades of ceremonial experience, Maestro Huber creates a calm, safe, and compassionate space where guests can surrender to the process of healing. His greatest hope is that each person forms a genuine connection with the medicine, releases the burdens they carry, and returns home with greater clarity, balance, and a renewed sense of well-being.
Maestro Urias
Urias comes from a respected lineage of Shipibo healers, carrying forward generations of ancestral knowledge preserved within his family and community. He began his ceremonial training at the age of sixteen and often shares that his path as a shaman was one he felt called to by the medicine itself.
Today, Urias is known for his remarkable presence in ceremony and the depth of his traditional icaros. Sung with intention, compassion, and years of dedicated practice, his healing songs are a central part of the ceremonial experience, helping to create a safe, grounded, and supportive space for guests throughout their journey.
Outside of ceremony, Urias's warm and lighthearted nature quickly puts guests at ease. Whether sharing stories, laughter, or an occasional game of soccer, he embodies the spirit of community that makes our retreat feel like home.
Maestra Lilia
Maestra Lilia embodies the warmth, compassion, and nurturing presence of a mother’s love within the Ayahuasca ceremony. As a member of the Shipibo-Conibo tradition, she carries years of dedication, experience, and ancestral wisdom into her work with the medicine.
Through her gentle presence, heartfelt icaros, and attentive care before, during, and after ceremony, Lilia creates a space where guests can feel supported, comforted, and deeply held throughout their journey. Many experience her kindness and calming presence as a source of reassurance, bringing a sense of trust, peace, and connection to the ceremonial space.
Beyond her role as a healer, Lilia is also a gifted artisan, creating intricate embroidery inspired by Ayahuasca, the natural world, and the artistic traditions of her Shipibo-Conibo heritage.
Her warmth, humility, and devotion make her a cherished presence within our retreat community.
Maestro Jiro
Jairo was first introduced to Ayahuasca at the age of thirteen under the guidance of his father, who became his mentor and entrusted him with the traditional knowledge of Shipibo plant medicine. Over nearly three decades, Jairo has devoted himself to deepening his understanding of Ayahuasca and the many medicinal plants and trees of the Amazon, carrying forward the wisdom passed down through generations.
Known for his warm personality and generous spirit, Jairo is always happy to share his knowledge with guests. Whether answering questions about the rainforest, explaining traditional plant uses, or simply enjoying conversation, he makes everyone feel welcome and at ease.
Outside of ceremony, Jairo loves introducing guests to the beauty of the Amazon. He enjoys leading jungle walks, sharing the stories of the forest, and, when conditions allow, swimming with guests in the Amazon River—creating memorable experiences that deepen one's connection to the rainforest and its remarkable traditions.
Kambo Master Keith
Keith has dedicated many years to studying and sharing the traditional medicines of the Amazon, with a particular focus on Kambo, Hapé, and Mapacho. His knowledge is rooted in decades of experience and a deep respect for the Indigenous traditions from which these practices originate.
His connection to Kambo extends back to the 1960s, when members of his family assisted some of the first scientific researchers in documenting and introducing this traditional Amazonian practice to the Western world. This unique history has given Keith a lifelong appreciation for both the cultural significance and responsible use of these medicines.
At our retreat, Keith enjoys sharing the fascinating history, traditions, and cultural context behind Amazonian plant medicines, helping guests develop a deeper understanding before participating in ceremony. With a calm, attentive, and compassionate approach, he carefully guides those who choose to experience Kambo, ensuring they feel informed, supported, and at ease throughout the process.