Retreat Testimonials
Victor and Natasha are amazing. The first time I went to the jungle in November 2018 I went on my own for 7 days and they gave me the most memorable experience with Ayahuasca, Kambo, and San Pedro, as well as tours in the jungle. They know so much about plant and animal medicines which opened up this whole new realm for me. I gained so much from this experience that I felt compelled to continue working with them and incorporate these medicines into my own transformation retreats that also includes personal development workshops, coaching, yoga, and meditation.
I brought my first group in January 2019 for 10 days and we all had an incredible time experiencing the medicines, enjoying the peace and tranquility of Dream Jungle Lodge (where the retreat took place), going to various places in the jungle such as seeing a native tribe and going to Monkey island, and having all the meals together and having great conversations.
I will continue to bring my transformation retreat groups to Dream Jungle Lodge and work with Victor and Natasha because I believe they are the best. They have so much knowledge and heart. They truly go above and beyond to give their guests a memorable and life-changing experience. The space they hold and the value that provides is beyond what words can describe.
If you are looking to experience plant and animal medicines (Ayahuasca, Kambo, and San Pedro) and want to experience the beauty and magic of the Amazon Jungle, get in touch with Victor and Natasha and you will surely have a profound and memorable experience.
Kristina L.
March 2019
I brought my first group in January 2019 for 10 days and we all had an incredible time experiencing the medicines, enjoying the peace and tranquility of Dream Jungle Lodge (where the retreat took place), going to various places in the jungle such as seeing a native tribe and going to Monkey island, and having all the meals together and having great conversations.
I will continue to bring my transformation retreat groups to Dream Jungle Lodge and work with Victor and Natasha because I believe they are the best. They have so much knowledge and heart. They truly go above and beyond to give their guests a memorable and life-changing experience. The space they hold and the value that provides is beyond what words can describe.
If you are looking to experience plant and animal medicines (Ayahuasca, Kambo, and San Pedro) and want to experience the beauty and magic of the Amazon Jungle, get in touch with Victor and Natasha and you will surely have a profound and memorable experience.
Kristina L.
March 2019
It was an amazing experience, the perfect match between natural medicine, knowledge and the amazon rainforest.
I’ve been able to open my soul, think deeply and connect with all that natural energy.
I’m very grateful to Natasha & Victor, they made all the experience with so much care, respect and passion.
Fue una experiencia increíble, la combinación perfecta de medicina natural, conocimiento y La Selva.
Me permitió pensar dentro de mi alma y conectar esta con la energía de la naturaleza.
Estoy muy agradecido con Natasha y Víctor, condujeron mi experiencia con mucho cuidado, respeto y pasión.
Carlos C.
February 2019
I’ve been able to open my soul, think deeply and connect with all that natural energy.
I’m very grateful to Natasha & Victor, they made all the experience with so much care, respect and passion.
Fue una experiencia increíble, la combinación perfecta de medicina natural, conocimiento y La Selva.
Me permitió pensar dentro de mi alma y conectar esta con la energía de la naturaleza.
Estoy muy agradecido con Natasha y Víctor, condujeron mi experiencia con mucho cuidado, respeto y pasión.
Carlos C.
February 2019
Life-changing trip (for the better)
Full disclosure... Natasha, guide and nature based medicine woman, is a family friend. I probably would not have made the trip down to Peru if not for knowing I'd be in her caring hands. I was even more delighted to witness the others, intially strangers but now friends, who also joined the excursion, feel the same way.
My fellow travelers / companions and I always felt safe and in good hands; whether it was day jungle walks, day fishing, night walks, night boat outings or local village tours. The respect, love and overall knowledge Victor and Natasha have for Mother Nature, the jungle and all it has to offer is simply amazing to see. They truly understand that we humans have a symbiotic relationship with the jungle and therefore always made certain we gave our positive intentions and paid respect. Victor having grown up and spent most of his life in the jungle is well versed. I'm still amazed how he knows all the bird calls, other animal calls, and genus + species of much of the local flora.
I was actually going to cancel my trip because I had fallen ill, but Natasha told me that the jungle and its natural medicines would heal me. While I arrived feeling horrible and weak, and somewhat skeptical; by the time I left, I felt the best I've been in 20 years.
Advice:
1) mosquitoes: bring mosquito repelling clothes. I had some but wish I had more; don't bring black colored clothes (mosquitoes apparently love black apparel); layer up (mosquitoes were able to bite me through my cotton tees); take B12 prior to coming down... apparently mosquitoes don't like it. Be careful with DEET - it's a neurotoxin and can hurt you too. If high concentration... Put on your clothes, not your skin... And do not touch wild life.
2) intention: if going down to take natural meds whether it be kambo, ayuhuasca, etc... Don't go thinking it's recreational or to experiment with. Go with a specific goal(s) / intention(s) in mind; answers you seek or in which way you need healing (physical/mental/spiritual). Respect Mother Nature. Also do your own research ahead of time. ie. Pineal Gland decalcification; a good book is Infinite Mindfield by Anthony Peake; you'll appreciate the trip more.
3) I'm vegan... And never ate better. Fresh veggies and fruit from the jungle was awesome; I was pleasantly surprised.
4) No cell phone service: this may sound obvious but there is no cell / mobile phone coverage. Consider yourself warned; be ready to be unplugged and off the grid. *Your flashlight will be your best and most important asset.
5) The jungle can be a dangerous place; but also awe-inspiring; life-changing. Be safe... More importantly have fun!!!
Rama P.
January 2019
Full disclosure... Natasha, guide and nature based medicine woman, is a family friend. I probably would not have made the trip down to Peru if not for knowing I'd be in her caring hands. I was even more delighted to witness the others, intially strangers but now friends, who also joined the excursion, feel the same way.
My fellow travelers / companions and I always felt safe and in good hands; whether it was day jungle walks, day fishing, night walks, night boat outings or local village tours. The respect, love and overall knowledge Victor and Natasha have for Mother Nature, the jungle and all it has to offer is simply amazing to see. They truly understand that we humans have a symbiotic relationship with the jungle and therefore always made certain we gave our positive intentions and paid respect. Victor having grown up and spent most of his life in the jungle is well versed. I'm still amazed how he knows all the bird calls, other animal calls, and genus + species of much of the local flora.
I was actually going to cancel my trip because I had fallen ill, but Natasha told me that the jungle and its natural medicines would heal me. While I arrived feeling horrible and weak, and somewhat skeptical; by the time I left, I felt the best I've been in 20 years.
Advice:
1) mosquitoes: bring mosquito repelling clothes. I had some but wish I had more; don't bring black colored clothes (mosquitoes apparently love black apparel); layer up (mosquitoes were able to bite me through my cotton tees); take B12 prior to coming down... apparently mosquitoes don't like it. Be careful with DEET - it's a neurotoxin and can hurt you too. If high concentration... Put on your clothes, not your skin... And do not touch wild life.
2) intention: if going down to take natural meds whether it be kambo, ayuhuasca, etc... Don't go thinking it's recreational or to experiment with. Go with a specific goal(s) / intention(s) in mind; answers you seek or in which way you need healing (physical/mental/spiritual). Respect Mother Nature. Also do your own research ahead of time. ie. Pineal Gland decalcification; a good book is Infinite Mindfield by Anthony Peake; you'll appreciate the trip more.
3) I'm vegan... And never ate better. Fresh veggies and fruit from the jungle was awesome; I was pleasantly surprised.
4) No cell phone service: this may sound obvious but there is no cell / mobile phone coverage. Consider yourself warned; be ready to be unplugged and off the grid. *Your flashlight will be your best and most important asset.
5) The jungle can be a dangerous place; but also awe-inspiring; life-changing. Be safe... More importantly have fun!!!
Rama P.
January 2019
Hello everyone,
I just wanted to write a few words or my feedback regarding my Ayahuasca retreat with Natasha and Victor Escobar in Peru.
First of all just some advise/ suggestions, anyone who is thinking of doing an Ayahuasca retreat please do not think it is a drug or you want to see/feel some kind of unnatural experience or get high. It is a very holy/sacred medicine which should be respected and consumed for self development for e.g depression, ptsd, addictions, past traumas, and so on and has many many other benefits. Go with an open heart and get rid of I, ego and wants and only seek it’s blessings/guidance and healing will automatically happen because it will show us we are the biggest healers ourselves and it will provide you with tools to handle/ deal with situations in different ways you never imagined before but as long you have a pure heart and if you decide to go on a retreat follow the strict Ayahuasca diet as it will help, the cleaner your body the more the medicine will benefit you. I made mistakes, could have done things better but as you go along you learn and help others.
Most important of all, medicine will challenge you, will discomfort you,test you, never fear it, but by surrendering and letting yourself go and making a relationship with her as I do will immensely help, (it’s like finding a lover and by putting all your trust,love and faith in them you build something special)and if we don’t get challenged,change doesn’t happen. My personal or my only intention always has been to go deeper within myself where all the answers reside as I believe everything we need is within us and it opens you up to different dimensions shows you pathways and rewires your brain that has been sleep or shall I say we never knew it existed. It will show you the corrupt mind, new thoughts will emerge and you will see the world with different eyes, basically it awakes us and makes us more aware of difference between right and wrong and connects you to your soul/subconscious mind/heart whatever you want to call it. Don’t expect miracles as nothing happens overnight, it’s all about the relationship with the mother. It took more than a year and I have put my self and my body through tough challenges, suffered, got rid of fear, made relationship, built trust formed love and now I got to know a little only a little and there is always a room for improvement and am still working with the medicine. I know I am heading in the right direction and it only happened after some personal circumstances which I went through, like they say everything happens for a reason but I say differently everything is happening for a reason so it’s never too late to change and reinvent yourself never!!
Please do as much research as possible you can, (objective) and in that way you are making/ building up a relationship love and respect for the medicine and only after this believe system develops magic happens.
I am a very picky and a different person so going to Peru was a big deal for me but my journey had already started in July 2017 in Orlando and I was further looking to enhance my experience at the source. Like I said magic only happens with a strong believe system.
I came across NATASHA through one of my circle and was recommended highly so one thing lead to another and we became very good friends and she answered my every question I had as she has excellent communication skills. Most Important thing was for me to feel very comfortable and trust someone especially with these medicines, (I wouldn’t have done it without that as this is not a child’s play)where I am going as I had never been before and choose the right people who can guide you every step of the way and it’s very important for me to find genuine and honest souls who practice medicine from the heart not as a business as you will find many business oriented centres which are only run as commercial organisations and take advantage of the vulnerable and as I believe teacher is more important than the book itself. So when you on that path, things click and fall into place and I got all the green signals.
So in a nutshell all my expectations were met by both Natasha and Victor who are natives and knows the area and the jungle like the back of there hand and are a practitioner of Kambo and have extensive knowledge of the medicine.
Everything was perfect from start to finish and the retreat center was well equipped by the river in a beautiful surrounding so basically it was a magical experience which I wholeheartedly recommend but again if you have any questions or any concerns do not hesitate as Natasha is very very helpful answering any questions and making you feel at ease.
All of the above is my true experience and my opinion only about everything, everyone and every situation is unique/different and we all come from different backgrounds but one thing is for sure that one must believe, be serious and only then magic will happen.
Good luck with your journeys.
Tim K.
November 2018
My family embarked on this adventure not knowing what to expect to be honest. Having previously met with Victor and having him as a guide in another retreat, my wife felt we’d be safe and encouraged me to look into this. We felt confident that we wanted to do this as a family. Over the course of the course of a few months, we summoned the trust to take all of us, including our 3 children into this marvellous experience in the Amazon jungle in Peru. Our host Victor surprised us with another beautiful soul accompanying him in this retreat. So we were greated not by 1, but by these 2 amazing souls our hosts, Victor himself and his partner Natasha. The pair work so well together in their preparation of the ceremonies and ensuring we were made feel at home. Their attention to detail and care for all of us and our children is something money cannot pay. It felt we all had a genuine connection to have this experience to reconnect with the other souls and stars of our unique constellation. Our aim was to heal and evolve individually and as a group to build a beautiful and honest word around us and of those affected by the work we were doing and continue to do. As a couple, Victor and Natasja have such a beautiful connection, and when it comes to put their individual organisational skills to the test, oh boy, they exceed. Their combined passion and Love, ensured our a satisfying and enriching outcome of our experience in their retreat. Our children felt so at home and so safe, that it allowed us as parents to have a little rest trusting they were all in safe hands, which they were. The result, immense love and union between my wife and I and our children, and more love and care for those who shared this amazing experience with us, so many names, but as one, in the name
Of love. We have a lot of love and gratitude to our amazing hosts, their working staff and every other participant who took the time and courage to venture with us. You’re in for an amazing adenture of self discovery, acceptance, forgiveness, no judgement, love and understanding towards yourself and others. May the light of our creator continue to shine within us and may we enjoy this beautiful experience we call “Life”. Thank you brothers and sisters!!! Aho!
Flavio N.
July 2018
I just wanted to write a few words or my feedback regarding my Ayahuasca retreat with Natasha and Victor Escobar in Peru.
First of all just some advise/ suggestions, anyone who is thinking of doing an Ayahuasca retreat please do not think it is a drug or you want to see/feel some kind of unnatural experience or get high. It is a very holy/sacred medicine which should be respected and consumed for self development for e.g depression, ptsd, addictions, past traumas, and so on and has many many other benefits. Go with an open heart and get rid of I, ego and wants and only seek it’s blessings/guidance and healing will automatically happen because it will show us we are the biggest healers ourselves and it will provide you with tools to handle/ deal with situations in different ways you never imagined before but as long you have a pure heart and if you decide to go on a retreat follow the strict Ayahuasca diet as it will help, the cleaner your body the more the medicine will benefit you. I made mistakes, could have done things better but as you go along you learn and help others.
Most important of all, medicine will challenge you, will discomfort you,test you, never fear it, but by surrendering and letting yourself go and making a relationship with her as I do will immensely help, (it’s like finding a lover and by putting all your trust,love and faith in them you build something special)and if we don’t get challenged,change doesn’t happen. My personal or my only intention always has been to go deeper within myself where all the answers reside as I believe everything we need is within us and it opens you up to different dimensions shows you pathways and rewires your brain that has been sleep or shall I say we never knew it existed. It will show you the corrupt mind, new thoughts will emerge and you will see the world with different eyes, basically it awakes us and makes us more aware of difference between right and wrong and connects you to your soul/subconscious mind/heart whatever you want to call it. Don’t expect miracles as nothing happens overnight, it’s all about the relationship with the mother. It took more than a year and I have put my self and my body through tough challenges, suffered, got rid of fear, made relationship, built trust formed love and now I got to know a little only a little and there is always a room for improvement and am still working with the medicine. I know I am heading in the right direction and it only happened after some personal circumstances which I went through, like they say everything happens for a reason but I say differently everything is happening for a reason so it’s never too late to change and reinvent yourself never!!
Please do as much research as possible you can, (objective) and in that way you are making/ building up a relationship love and respect for the medicine and only after this believe system develops magic happens.
I am a very picky and a different person so going to Peru was a big deal for me but my journey had already started in July 2017 in Orlando and I was further looking to enhance my experience at the source. Like I said magic only happens with a strong believe system.
I came across NATASHA through one of my circle and was recommended highly so one thing lead to another and we became very good friends and she answered my every question I had as she has excellent communication skills. Most Important thing was for me to feel very comfortable and trust someone especially with these medicines, (I wouldn’t have done it without that as this is not a child’s play)where I am going as I had never been before and choose the right people who can guide you every step of the way and it’s very important for me to find genuine and honest souls who practice medicine from the heart not as a business as you will find many business oriented centres which are only run as commercial organisations and take advantage of the vulnerable and as I believe teacher is more important than the book itself. So when you on that path, things click and fall into place and I got all the green signals.
So in a nutshell all my expectations were met by both Natasha and Victor who are natives and knows the area and the jungle like the back of there hand and are a practitioner of Kambo and have extensive knowledge of the medicine.
Everything was perfect from start to finish and the retreat center was well equipped by the river in a beautiful surrounding so basically it was a magical experience which I wholeheartedly recommend but again if you have any questions or any concerns do not hesitate as Natasha is very very helpful answering any questions and making you feel at ease.
All of the above is my true experience and my opinion only about everything, everyone and every situation is unique/different and we all come from different backgrounds but one thing is for sure that one must believe, be serious and only then magic will happen.
Good luck with your journeys.
Tim K.
November 2018
My family embarked on this adventure not knowing what to expect to be honest. Having previously met with Victor and having him as a guide in another retreat, my wife felt we’d be safe and encouraged me to look into this. We felt confident that we wanted to do this as a family. Over the course of the course of a few months, we summoned the trust to take all of us, including our 3 children into this marvellous experience in the Amazon jungle in Peru. Our host Victor surprised us with another beautiful soul accompanying him in this retreat. So we were greated not by 1, but by these 2 amazing souls our hosts, Victor himself and his partner Natasha. The pair work so well together in their preparation of the ceremonies and ensuring we were made feel at home. Their attention to detail and care for all of us and our children is something money cannot pay. It felt we all had a genuine connection to have this experience to reconnect with the other souls and stars of our unique constellation. Our aim was to heal and evolve individually and as a group to build a beautiful and honest word around us and of those affected by the work we were doing and continue to do. As a couple, Victor and Natasja have such a beautiful connection, and when it comes to put their individual organisational skills to the test, oh boy, they exceed. Their combined passion and Love, ensured our a satisfying and enriching outcome of our experience in their retreat. Our children felt so at home and so safe, that it allowed us as parents to have a little rest trusting they were all in safe hands, which they were. The result, immense love and union between my wife and I and our children, and more love and care for those who shared this amazing experience with us, so many names, but as one, in the name
Of love. We have a lot of love and gratitude to our amazing hosts, their working staff and every other participant who took the time and courage to venture with us. You’re in for an amazing adenture of self discovery, acceptance, forgiveness, no judgement, love and understanding towards yourself and others. May the light of our creator continue to shine within us and may we enjoy this beautiful experience we call “Life”. Thank you brothers and sisters!!! Aho!
Flavio N.
July 2018
My wife and I travel often and have been to many places around the world. Victor and Natasha made this trip the best we’ve ever had! Their attention, love, courtesy, energy and knowledge are unsurpassed! We’ve already made plans to come back and bring the kids! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for gifting us a life changing experience! We love you guys and we will see you soon!
Zeyad A.
July 2018
Zeyad A.
July 2018
Would highly recommended going to victor for anything plant medicine related. Felt unbelievably comfortable and safe straight away, victor and his partner Natasha are reliable, trusting and just over all lovely people who have such passion for what they do. Without these guys me and my partner would of never got to have the amazing experience we had. So thankyou victor and Natasha! We will be back :)
Mark T.
June 2018
Mark T.
June 2018
The jungle day was actually more than I expected!
First of all Victor is amazing, he is full of knowledge told us all about the jungle. He is super funny and we had great conversations.
He took us to see the most amazing monkeys, dolphins and the best views of the Amazon!
We also went into the village and see how the people live there and were the children go to school. I was very impressed! And I got to hug a Sloth and it was amazing!!
Definitely an experience I would recommend!
Thank you Victor and keep up the great work!
Adriana H.
May 2018
First of all Victor is amazing, he is full of knowledge told us all about the jungle. He is super funny and we had great conversations.
He took us to see the most amazing monkeys, dolphins and the best views of the Amazon!
We also went into the village and see how the people live there and were the children go to school. I was very impressed! And I got to hug a Sloth and it was amazing!!
Definitely an experience I would recommend!
Thank you Victor and keep up the great work!
Adriana H.
May 2018
This is an outstanding event and exploration. I would highly recommend Victor. As he is very well educated and wise in his field of work. The trust and loyalty and dedication is amazing. This is one of the most beautiful experiencing I have ever encountered in my life. Thank you Victor for your gift to Humanity.
Sophie D.
May 2018
Sophie D.
May 2018
Victor is a amazing individual. His retreat is top notch and authentic. He introduced me do Kambo which in turn has changed my life on so many ways. I highly recommend Victor and his retreat , you will absorb so much knowledge, Love , and healing by coming to the Amazon with a great guide such as Victor. :) thank you!
Jonathan B.
May 2018
Jonathan B.
May 2018
Victor is a very knowledgable jungle guide and "Kambo Rambo." He does not miss a beat when it comes to his awareness of the jungle environment. My visit at this retreat center was by far the most extrordinary experience of my life...so far.
Nathan B.
May 2018
Nathan B.
May 2018
The retreat was more than accommodating. The Ayahuasca was a great teacher and healer as well as mind altering for me. I enjoyed what all occurred during my sessions. The shaman was very friendly and the staff was great with everything. I consider them all as family now. San Pedro taught me a lot as well although i have a love and hate relationship with it. Lastly Kambo/Sapo the toxic secretion from the giant green tree frog Phyllomedusa Bicolor was the best experience with it purging and cleansing my blood. I honestly could write an essay but i must keep this review short. All-in-all it was an awesome and great experience for me. I will be returning in the summer for a longer period of time.
Sidney M.
February 2018
Sidney M.
February 2018
My boyfriend and I joined Victor into the jungle for a 4 day retreat. It was absolutely amazing!! Every part... from the boat ride in to the boat ride out. The amazon was incredible but Victor was not just a guide but a wonderful friend to us. He was very very experienced and knowledgeable in every aspect of the jungle. We felt save in his guidance.... he gave us a night jungle tour which was terrifying but amazing, he took us fishing, swimming with purple dolphins, feeding the wild monkeys. We went to a village to play football and provide the kids with supplies for school. These moments were one of a kind and something you could feel Victor was strongly passionate about. There were a couple others at the retreat as well, it felt like a family. The workers again, were incredible as well from the ladies cooking to the boatsmen and the other men working around the lodge. Everyone was so kind and made the experience something to remember! Thank you for showing us an incredible time, I cannot wait to come back!!
Britney M.
February 2018
Britney M.
February 2018