Bluestone Ayahuasca
CancĂşn, Mexico
B+
Atmosphere
Features
đź’¬ Guests Say
- Nurturing Facilitators: Guests often describe Sharon, Sandra, and Ino as “loving souls,” with one Reddit reviewer calling them “indispensable” for their compassionate support during ceremonies.
- Transformative Depth: Many highlight the week-long format with three ayahuasca ceremonies, noting it provides “clarity for integration” and lasting change, unlike single-dose experiences.
- Oceanfront Serenity: Visitors frequently praise the Cancún oceanfront villa at Casa de La Tortuga, describing it as a “healing sanctuary” with the Caribbean Sea’s energy enhancing their journey.
đźš© Incident Report
After a thorough investigation across multiple platforms—including Reddit (r/Ayahuasca, r/Psychonaut), Quora, Facebook groups (“Psychedelic Healing,” “Ayahuasca Experiences”), news outlets, retreat forums, ICEERS reports, and official records—no verified incidents of theft, sexual misconduct, or crime directly linked to Bluestone Ayahuasca were identified.
- Theft: No guest reports or public posts on forums, social media, ICEERS data, or news sources mention stolen valuables or items at Bluestone Ayahuasca.
- Sexual Misconduct: There are no documented allegations, complaints, or legal actions against Bluestone Ayahuasca’s staff or facilitators in online discussions (Reddit, Facebook), news archives, or ICEERS resources. While sexual misconduct is a noted risk in the broader ayahuasca retreat community, no specific cases tie to Bluestone Ayahuasca.
- Crime: No evidence of police reports, arrests, or violent incidents associated with Bluestone Ayahuasca surfaced in Google News, Mexican media, retreat forums, or ICEERS findings.
Bluestone Ayahuasca maintains a clean online reputation with no reported incidents of this nature, supported by positive testimonials on their site bluestone-ayahuasca.com and Reddit reviews (e.g., a 2023 post on r/Ayahuasca). While general risks (e.g., oversight issues) are discussed in the wider ayahuasca community, including ICEERS safety research, nothing specific to Bluestone Ayahuasca appears in public records or discussions.
🔍 Critical Notes
Their strict medical screening—excluding those on antidepressants or with mental health issues like schizophrenia—shows a commitment to safety, though exceptions are vague and could lack clarity for potential guests. However, the limited third-party feedback (mostly on their site and Reddit) raises transparency concerns, and their shift from jungle to beach venues (noted in 2021 Reddit posts) isn’t well-documented, potentially confusing attendees expecting a jungle setting. The legal status of ayahuasca in Mexico remains a gray area—while culturally accepted, it’s not explicitly legal, posing risks if authorities intervene. Potential guests should confirm current venue details, integration support, and legal considerations directly with Bluestone to ensure alignment with expectations, especially given the high emotional stakes of ayahuasca work.
Bluestone Ayahuasca Retreats is a group of people individuals with a minimum of 12 years experience working with Ayahuasca for personal healing prior to creating Bluestone as a vehicle for retreats 7 years ago, so we’ve 19 years working with sacred plant medicine. Our purpose is to offer a safe, energetically-sustained environment, authentic medicine prepared by indigenous Amazonian medicine families, comfortable accommodation, healthy food, private healing sessions and a series of group activities designed to intensify your work with Ayahuasca.
What Your Package Includes:
- Three Ayahuasca ceremonies
- Rapé [rap-PAY], another sacred medicine, offered at all ceremonies
- Two private sessions with healers of different modalities
- Shamanic Drum Meditation [to promote crafting of intention]
- Two Temazcal Therapies (sweat lodge).
- Three Body Movement and Grounding Sessions
- Integration Sessions the day after every ceremony
- Homemade vegetarian meals (NOT vegan and modification for medical purposes only)
- Fresh fruit available at all times
- Unlimited purified bottled water
- Unlimited use of the retreat venue facilities and grounds
- Lodging (double occupancy)
- Guest rooms have air-conditioning, ceiling fans and private bathrooms
- Free wifi
- Access to the team at all times
- Free transportation airport-venue-airport. Timeframes apply. Arrivals: your plane must be on the ground by 12pm for our free 2pm shuttle and by 3pm for our free 5pm shuttle. Departures: single shuttle leaving the venue for the airport at 10am. NOTE: If you can’t make the landing times, we schedule a shuttle for you at a cost of 50 USD. This is the cost of the shuttle and if there are others, we group you so you may share the cost. Payment is given to the driver directly.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY. Ask us.
- *Sessions with Bufo Alvarius
Package does NOT include:
- Airfare from your city of origin to the Cancun International Airport
- Any souvenirs or merchandise you purchase while in Mexico
- Meals outside the retreat site
- Any activities, tours, travel you engage before or after the conclusion of the retreat
- Anything not specifically listed above in the included listNote: If you have any doubts, ask us!
Note: Retreats are normally limited to 12 persons so everyone gets the attention he or she needs. If you have a group or are coming with spouse or child or other situation, contact us for options.