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SUMMARY:Return to Your Origins (available year-round)
DESCRIPTION:Return to your OriginsA one-day immersion in the heart of the Andes. Available year-round\, upon request \nColombia\,  \nIf you feel curious to explore ancestral wisdom\, nature\, and a different way of being—and are ready to slow down and reconnect with nature and with yourself —join us for a one-day immersion in the Andes\, where you’ll be guided through a grounded and intentional experience and leave with a deeper sense of clarity\, presence\, and connection. \nGuided by Diego\, this one-day immersion invites you into a different rhythm of life. \nYou’ll move through the day slowly\, intentionally\, in connection with the land\, the body\, and ancestral traditions. \n\nVisiting traditional indigenous houses and learning from indigenous’ way of living \n\nSitting in ceremony with gentle (non-psychoactive) ancestral plant medicines \n\nWalking through the mountains toward the river \n\nSharing moments of silence\, reflection\, and presence \n\nGathering around the fire with songs and stories \nThis is not about learning more. It’s about experiencing differently—by sitting in spaces where wisdom is not taught\, but felt. \nThroughout the day\, you’ll be introduced to traditional plant medicines used by Colombian indigenous communities to support grounding\, clarity\, and connection. \nYou’ll experience: \n\n🌿 Mambe — for mental clarity and conscious\, intentional dialogue\n🖤 Ambil — for grounding and aligning thoughts with truth\n🌬️ Rapé — for presence\, purification\, and inner stillness\n👁️ Sananga — for clarity of vision\, both physical and inner\n\nEach is offered in a guided and respectful way\, at your own rhythm. \nNo prior experience is needed. \nBy the end of the day you will feel… \n\nmore grounded\nmore present in your body\nmore connected to nature and yourself\nquieter inside\n\nBecause you slowed down enough to listen. \n\nThis experience is perfect for you if you: \n\nWant to immerse yourself in indigenous traditions and wisdom \nAre interested in natural medicine and holistic healing \nSeek a moment of peace\, reflection\, and personal growth \nFeel the call to disconnect from the noise\nSpend a day in nature\, with intention\n\nThis isn’t just a getaway; it’s a return to presence\, connection\, and what’s real. \nI am joining this intentional experience in nature!What’s in Store for You? \nStep Into Indigenous Houses And Learn About Their CosmovisionDiscover Sacred Plant Medicines Walk to the Sacred Rivers Through An Ancestral PathSit And Sing Around the FireStep Into Indigenous Houses And Learn About Their Cosmovision\nWe begin the day by visiting traditional indigenous houses\, where homes are built using natural materials\, and every structure carries the wisdom of generations. You’ll get a firsthand glimpse into a way of life that remains in harmony with the Earth\, learning about their traditions\, beliefs\, and the deep connection they hold with nature. \nThis experience invites a different way of relating—where nature is not separate\, but part of us\, and where connection is practiced through presence\, ritual\, and shared space. \nDiscover Sacred Plant Medicines \nOne of the most powerful aspects of this day is the opportunity to experience sacred indigenous plant medicines\, used for centuries to bring clarity\, healing\, and spiritual alignment. These are not psychedelic substances but natural tools to help cleanse\, focus\, and reconnect with the present moment. \nYou will be guided through four of the most important plant medicines used in indigenous healing: \n🌿 Mambe – The Medicine of Clarity & Conscious Speech \nMambe is a sacred preparation made from toasted coca leaves and ashes\, traditionally used by indigenous people to enhance focus\, clear the mind\, and deepen conversations. It is not a stimulant in the way coffee is; instead\, it provides a gentle\, sustained clarity that supports presence and mindfulness. Mambe is a communal medicine\, shared in circles where wisdom is exchanged. \nIt helps to: \n\n✔️ Sharpen mental clarity and enhance deep focus\n✔️ Balance emotions and bring a sense of inner calm\n✔️ Strengthen the power of words and intentional speech\n\nBy consuming mambe in a ceremonial setting\, you’ll experience a state of relaxed awareness—perfect for deep contemplation and connection with others. \n🖤 Ambil – The Medicine of Grounding & Intention  \nAmbil is a thick\, black paste made from mapacho tobacco and natural salt\, used by indigenous elders as a medicine for grounding and conscious communication. It is often paired with mambe\, creating a balance between masculine and feminine energies. Ambil is considered a powerful teacher\, showing us how to align our words with truth and intention. \nIt helps with: \n\n✔️ Emotional grounding and inner stillness\n✔️ Harmonizing thoughts and reducing anxiety\n✔️ Strengthening the connection between heart and mind\n\nWhen taken in a ceremonial space\, ambil reminds us that our words carry energy\, and every thought we express shapes our reality. \n🌬️ Rapé – The Medicine of Presence & Purification  \nRapé (pronounced ha-pe) is a finely ground blend of tobacco and sacred medicinal plants\, blown into the nostrils using a ceremonial pipe (kuripe). It is used to clear mental fog\, ground the body\, and enhance spiritual connection. \nThe effects of rapé are immediate and profound: \n\n✔️ Deep mental clarity and a meditative state\n✔️ Physical and energetic cleansing\n✔️ A heightened sense of awareness and presence Rapé is a powerful ally for stilling the mind\, releasing negative energy\, and enhancing focus.\n\nMany indigenous tribes use it before meditation or prayer to deepen their practice. \n👁️ Sananga – The Medicine of Vision  \nSananga is a powerful eye drop medicine made from the roots of the Tabernaemontana shrub. It is known for its intense\, cleansing effect—not only on physical vision but also on spiritual perception and inner awareness. When applied\, sananga creates a strong burning sensation in the eyes\, but this temporary discomfort is followed by profound clarity. \nIt is believed to: \n\n✔️ Improve eyesight and sharpen night vision\n✔️ Open the third eye and enhance spiritual perception\n✔️ Help release suppressed emotions and stagnant energy\n\nSananga is often used by indigenous warriors before hunting\, as it sharpens their focus and intuition. In a ceremonial setting\, it helps to “see beyond the physical”—both inwardly and outwardly. \nWalk to the Sacred Rivers Through An Ancestral Path\nWe’ll take a guided nature walk through the mountains\, following ancient trails that lead to the sacred rivers of the region. As we walk\, we’ll engage in moments of silence\, mindfulness\, and reflection\, allowing the sounds of nature to ground us into the present moment. Along the way\, you’ll learn about the spiritual significance of the rivers and their role in indigenous healing ceremonies. Take a moment to place your hands in the cool\, flowing water—this is a space of renewal\, cleansing\, and deep connection. \nSit And Sing Around the Fire\nAs the sun begins to set\, we gather around a sacred fire for an evening of traditional songs\, chanting\, and storytelling. The fire represents transformation\, a space where we can release\, reflect\, and set new intentions. You’ll be invited to join in medicine songs and ancestral chants\, feeling the power of music as a tool for healing and unity. This is a moment of community\, connection\, and shared experience—a rare opportunity to simply be present\, surrounded by the warmth of the flames and the wisdom of those who came before us. \nBy the end of the retreat\, you’ll leave with more than just memories—you’ll take with you a feeling of connection\, renewal\, and insight. This isn’t just a getaway; it’s a journey back to what truly matters. \nI`ll meet you there!Your sanctuary for this retreat \nWelcome to Fuente Alegre (meaning “The Source of Joy”)\, a sanctuary where nature holds you\, and simplicity becomes a path to depth. \nNestled in the emerald mountains of Cocorná\, a region known for its waterfalls\, rivers\, and unspoiled beauty\, it is just two hours from Medellín \nColombia is a land where the soul remembers. \nFuente Alegre is a family-led project\, lovingly created and hand-built with natural materials by your guides\, Lara and Diego. What began as a personal dream grew into a larger vision: to live in harmony with nature\, raise their children in connection to the Earth\, and offer a space for others to remember what truly matters. \nWhat Others Say \n\nI almost didn’t come to the retreat — until the very last day before coming\, I wasn’t sure I could do it alone. But the moment I arrived\, I felt like family. Lara and Diego took me by the hand and opened a world of experiences I never imagined I’d love or even try. It was a beautiful chance to challenge myself and see what truly matters. I fell in love with the sound of the river\, the vibrant colors of the food\, and the warmth of this place surrounded by water. I’ll be back. \nCaroline B.\, US\nFrom the moment I arrived at Fuente Alegre\, I felt the peace and special energy of the place wrap around me. Diego and Lara welcomed me like family\, and Lara’s dance therapy session was truly life-changing — deeply attuned to my process and needs. This is a place of transformation\, medicine\, and truth. \nSacha\, NL\nThis retreat has been profoundly healing for me. They’ve helped me find inner peace\, release tension\, and reconnect with my emotions. The combination of a family atmosphere and pure nature creates the perfect space for harmony and well-being. \nFelipe G.\, CO\nFuente Alegre is a sanctuary where nature itself heals you. Immersing in the rivers and waterfalls\, with guidance and support\, brought me renewal and peace like never before — and this was my first retreat ever. Diego’s calm presence and deep connection to the land made the experience deeply grounding and unforgettable. And Lara’s sweetness\, attentive listening\, and gentle guidance brought resilience into me and a newfound clarity I will carry forward. \nJess\, USValue per person: 290.000 $ COP (min 2 people) \nPrivate (1 person): 380.000 $ COP \nWhat’s Included \n\n\nAll activities \n\nA nourishing lunch prepared with care\nWater\, herbal teas\, and refreshments throughout the day\nLight snacks throughout the experience\nTransportation from and to the village (center)\n\nWhat’s not Included \n\nAccommodation (available for additional cost)\nPersonal\, medical or trip cancellation insurance\nTransport to and from the center\nTips and gratuities.\nSouvenirs\, phone calls\, taxis\, laundry\, snacks etc.\nToiletries and personal care items (please bring eco-friendly products – we are in an eco-friendly environment)\n\nTrip Leader \n Diego Colot Duque Half Colombian\, half Belgian\, I grew up in the quiet fields of Belgium\, where my first teachers were wind\, wood\, and water. At ten\, my family moved to Spain and cracked my world open to different ways of living. Years later\, on a backpacking trip in Australia\, I met a spiritual guide who introduced me to meditation and ancestral medicines. That encounter changed my compass. It pointed me toward a life rooted in nature\, simplicity\, and spirit—and eventually toward Colombia. \nIn Colombia I apprenticed myself to the land and to elders who carry living traditions. Their teachings were not concepts but practices—how to listen\, how to sit with the fire\, how to enter the river with respect. About a decade ago\, when I felt most disconnected from myself and the speed of society\, these practices—along with clean food\, silence\, and prayer—brought me back. Becoming a father deepened the lesson: to be steady inside\, so the people you love can rest against you. \nBy trade I’m a woodworker. With my hands I shape spaces meant for slowness and truth. Together with Lara\, I built our retreat center with bamboo\, earth\, and intention. It’s a place where you can hear your own life again. \nWhat I offer on retreat is simple and elemental: \n\nNature as medicine. River immersions\, cold-water practice\, and time with the forest to settle your nervous system and clear the noise.\nRitual with respect. Teachings I’ve received from Colombian elders shared with humility—never as spectacle\, always as bridge.\nPresence. A calm\, grounded container so you can soften\, feel\, and choose what’s real for you.\nCrafted space. Environments built by hand to hold you—open-air\, fire-lit\, and honest.\n\nIf you feel overextended\, unsure\, or far from yourself\, I won’t ask you to perform or force a breakthrough. We’ll go to the elements. We’ll breathe. We’ll let the river do what rivers do—strip away what you don’t need and return you to what you do. \nIf you’re ready\, I’ll meet you by the water. \nIf this resonates with your heart and spirit\, it’s time to say YES and join us for a transformational journey! \nI say YES!
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