Casa Del Maestro






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💬 Guests Say
- Authentic Healing: A retreat platform (2023) notes Maestro Alberto’s medicine, truly powerful.
- Safe Space: Casadelmaestromedicina.com quotes guests, Matthew’s care ensured safety.
- Delicious Food: Quora (2022) praises organic meals, enhancing the experience.
🚩 Incident Report
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Theft: No reports on Reddit, Quora, Tripadvisor, or Google mention stolen items at Casa del Maestro.
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Sexual Misconduct: No allegations against Casa del Maestro’s staff were found in online discussions or ICEERS resources.
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Crime: No police reports or violent incidents tied to Casa del Maestro were found in Google News, Peruvian media, or retreat forums.
🔍 Critical Notes
Retreat Overview
Retreats at Casa Del Maestro offer a balance of supporting activities with traditional Amazonian plant medicine, integration, and time for rest, reflection and sharing.
We make sure each guest is prepared, arrives safely, and has the tools they need to navigate the ayahuasca experience. Each person is guided & supported—individually and as part of the group—to learn about the medicine, how it works, and how it can help people realize their intentions. What we offer complements our commitment to tradition, with a clear focus on healing and making positive change through ayahuasca and plant medicine.
ALL RETREATS INCLUDE
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Preparation
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A detailed Travel Guide & Ayahuasca Preparation Guide are provided upon booking
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Comprehensive preparation material with important dietary & medical guidelines
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Each guest fills out a Pre-Retreat Health Form to screen for ayahuasca & plant medicine suitability
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Simple, smooth registration process
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Guest are personally supported via email, phone & communication apps from the time of booking until arrival
Essentials
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Private accommodations in shared lodging
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Ayahuasca-safe meals, prepared with local ingredients, family-style
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Daily cleaning with laundry & linen service
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Spanish-English translation
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Solar-powered electricity for lighting, charging devices & refrigeration
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Modern bathrooms & showers
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Local transportation from Iquitos to the Casa & back
Support
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Ayahuasca & plant diet group talks
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Group sharing & integration sessions
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Workshops on Amazonian plant medicine tradition
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Nature walks & trips to a local swimming area
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Guided jungle & river excursions
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Yoga sessions (we have mats available)
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Guided meditations
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Question & answer sessions
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Activities may vary by group
Ayahuasca
Experience the medicine in a simple, powerful, effective way.
Ayahuasca ceremonies are led by Maestro Ayahuasquero-Palero Don Alberto Torres Davila and supported by our experienced medicine team. Guests are encouraged to go deep, find solutions, and discover meaning through the process. Our approach empowers individuals to connect with themselves, each other, the plants, and their lives. The result is an open, exploratory space that cultivates dynamic, transformative experiences.
Plant Medicine
We share Amazonian plant medicine in a comfortable, authentic setting.
Our support structure complements the experience in a clear, practical way. We make it a priority to educate and empower guests by showing how this process works, without frills or filters, so that each person can translate the medicine experience into lasting, impactful change.
OUR PROCESS INCLUDES
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Professional facilitation & support throughout your stay
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Small groups up to 16 participants, allowing for deeper connections & personal attention
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Guests help cook ayahuasca & prepare plant dietas
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Harvesting & identifying medicinal plants
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Traditional plant dietas under the guidance of Maestro Alberto & his team
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Educational workshops on plant medicine
Integration
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Integration & preparation for going home workshops
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Email series with 90-days of integration content
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Suggested activities, resources, & integration guidance
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Advice on how to get the most out of the plant dieta
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Email & direct communication follow-up & support
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Integration sessions with our facilitators
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COMING SOON: Icaro journeys, guided meditations, integration book, and our community platform
Not Included
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International flights to Lima, Peru
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Domestic flights from Lima to Iquitos
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Hotel stay while in Iquitos before or after the retreat
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Local phone service & mobile data (we recommend having a data plan if you wish to stay connected)
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Bottled water available onsite for purchase
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Arts, crafts, & handmade jewelry from local artisans
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Tips for the staff if desired
Land & Facilities
Casa Del Maestro offers an experience of traditional medicine in the midst of local Peruvian life.
Comfortably situated on 200 acres of private land, the property includes the ayahuasca center, cultivated plots, several ponds, a pasture, and a parcel of jungle. Peaceful and spacious, there are walking and jungle trails, medicinal and horticultural plants, and a variety of animal life with ample space for solitude and reflection.
OUR CUISINE
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We feature Peruvian-inspired dishes prepared with fresh, local ingredients.
Dishes include river fish and local chicken complemented with fresh fruits, salads, veggies and fresh juices. We can accommodate needs for a variety of diets including vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, lactose and gluten-free. Meals are ayahuasca friendly and prepared onsite with love.






Reviews
A whisper of ancestral spirit and the gentle rustle of sacred leaves set the stage at Casa Del Maestro. In one transformative ceremony, every breath felt charged with energy—a slow, deliberate peeling away of old burdens that had weighed on my soul for years. The experience was not merely a ritual but a heartfelt journey into the depths of my being. The subtle, ancient melodies and the warm presence of supportive peers created an atmosphere of genuine transformation. Moments of intense vulnerability led to surprising bursts of clarity, as if the universe were inviting me to reclaim a part of myself long forgotten. I now carry a luminous inner light and a deep sense of purpose that continues to guide my everyday life.
The moment the medicine began its work at Casa Del Maestro, it felt as though the layers of my being were gently unwrapping to reveal a core of pure, unfiltered truth. The rituals here are profound—each ceremony is like a carefully choreographed dance with the spirit of the ancestors. The atmosphere is both intimate and expansive; soft chants, natural aromas, and the quiet reverence of fellow travelers transformed the experience into something transcendent. I experienced a cascade of emotions that brought long-suppressed memories into the light, allowing me to release and heal in ways I never imagined. This journey isn’t just about temporary relief; it’s a permanent reawakening of the soul, leaving me with insights and a renewed sense of who I truly am.
An encounter with the sacred traditions at Casa Del Maestro stirred me in ways I had never experienced before. The environment is striking—a blend of rugged nature and intimate ritual that forces you to face your inner truth head-on. During the ceremonies, I experienced a torrent of emotions that both challenged and liberated me. The raw, unfiltered power of the medicine unlocked parts of my soul, yet at times the overall structure of the integration left me wishing for more personalized guidance. Although the group sessions were heartfelt and supportive, there were moments when individual attention would have deepened the process. Still, the transformative impact of the experience has left a lasting imprint on my life, providing me with valuable insights and a renewed sense of resilience.
In a setting that echoes with the wisdom of time, the ceremonies at Casa Del Maestro delivered some of the most emotionally charged experiences of my life. The intensity of the medicine carved out deep truths and offered glimpses into long-hidden aspects of my past. At times, the process was so powerful that I felt an overwhelming surge of raw emotion, transforming my inner landscape in dramatic ways. However, amidst these profound breakthroughs, there were moments when the follow-up felt a bit unstructured, leaving me adrift with questions about fully integrating such intense insights. Despite this, the retreat offered undeniable healing that continues to influence my journey. With a bit more tailored support, this transformative experience could be even more effective.
Venturing into Casa Del Maestro, I was eager to embrace a transformative journey, yet found the experience to be a blend of potent revelations and frustrating gaps. The setting offers a raw connection with nature that is undeniably stirring—vivid ceremonies that unlocked intense, sometimes overwhelming emotions. However, while the initial rituals were deeply moving, the subsequent integration sometimes felt rushed and disconnected from the individual depth of the experience. Practical details—like unpredictable session timing and minimal comfort in communal spaces—occasionally detracted from what could have been a cohesive healing process. Though there were undeniable moments of insight, the uneven follow-through left me with a lingering sense of unfulfilled potential. For those with strong self-reliance, this journey might offer sparks of transformation, but for me, the overall experience felt a bit fragmented.