A Journey to Liberation

October 1st - 5th, Lysefjorden Bergen

For the first time outside of the Sacred Valley, Peru, we are hosting an intimate bespoke entheogen retreat in the Fjords of Norway. This mystical experience offers you deep insights into the Self and the Universe, giving you a greater sense of connection and spirituality fostering compassion and gratitude with the elements of Mother Nature.

Huachuma also known as San Pedro, The Grandfather or Trichocereus Pachanoi is an ancient entheogen cactus and it is one of the most sacred and wise consciousness from the Andes (2,000–3,000m above sea level). Inviting it into your life to work with is a big deal, even when taking smaller doses. The effects of Huachuma can be profound, and this practice can positively affect your entire life. By connecting more deeply with yourself, you become more aware of spaces within that need healing, how you relate to and communicate with self and others, thoughts, patterns, behaviour, and so much more. Huachuma is a Heart Expansion entheogen medicine.

"This was the retreat I needed in every way! It was an incredible enriching experience personally but also fascinating to be immersed in such a spiritual place and culture and to be held so gently and lovingly in the container that was this family style experience. There was lots of outdoor hikes and amazing sacred sites the campfire every night was incredible the hospitality food and support unbeatable and the people and insights found and shared simply magical." - Susan

Our retreat for Fall 2024 is now open for reservation. Retreat is priced at €2,666 (early bird until August 31st) or €2,888 (September 1st onwards), all inclusive except international and domestic flights. Open to only 6 pax.

What is included?

5 days in Villa Oleanna, private King room
All Meals
Gong Therapy
New Moon Ceremony
Bodywork Therapy
Yin Yang Yoga
Cold/Hot Therapy
Hike to Lysøen & Lyshornet
Microdoses of Huachuma
Macrodoses of Huachuma
Group Despacho
Transport from and to Bergen Airport & Villa Oleanna

There are 3-steps into our mystical experience:

Preparation. Here we explore reasons and desires for working with Huachuma. What do you want to learn, heal or change? On our preparation e-mail and call, we may craft this into a clear "intention" or "prayer".
Ceremony. This is when the Huachuma is ingested in ceremony during the retreat facilitated by Suraya and her Huachumero parents.
Integration. This is where the "real work" begins. As you make sense of the experience, and perhaps how it relates to your intention(s) or prayer(s), you can draw from this insight and start to make changes in your life for the better. You'll have 3-months of integration e-mail and call support.

"This mystical experience has provided me with key information for healing in my life, after years working with therapy I still had something missing and the ceremonies and sound healing were instrumental to me. This retreat is carefully and lovingly put together to support each and everyone's journey and the ripples of joy and love are felt profoundly. The integration portion post retreat has been fundamental to arrange the learnings into a real life setting and continue healings. I have profound gratitude for Suraya and her family's guidance, space and sharing." - Brenda

This mystical journey is for YOU to:

Discover how past experiences impact your present experiences
Learn & understand effective strategies to heal your emotional wounds
Develop a healthy relationship with the layers of Self through the 6 heart virtues
Cultivate clarity and alignment with what your Soul truly desires
Learn how to trust and create a safe space in your Body & Mind to be with all emotions that arise
Gain access to powerful rituals, sound bath therapy, bodywork therapy, somatic movements, mantras, breathwork & nervous system regulation techniques
Learn to become more attuned to your higher self through Nature
Improve your self-worth & become empowered to go deeper in your healing journey

Should you feel a strong call to join us in ceremony, kindly fill up the form below to receive your invitation.

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Huachumeros

Huachumeros means the Entheogen Medicine Facilitators specifically for Huachuma. Kiki, Huachumera & Eddie, Huachumero (Suraya's parents) both facilitated Huachuma ceremonies for more than a decade in the Sacred Valley and they have very broad understanding of thought processes and patterns. Their paths are bespoke and can be intense with each individual attending their ceremonies. Kiki offers her unique skills in ceremony channeling, personalised one-on-one bodywork healing sessions and she also helps you to address deep personal issues highlighted by Huachuma, whilst Eddie ushers you through a variety of elemental rituals and exercises to help you take an active role in their healing process.

Kiki has a deep understanding of multiple Rebirth experiences - one of which she suffered from Stage 3 breast cancer in her mid 30's and survived - she shares the wisdom and teachings that she has learned from her own healing experiences (Sufism, body, energetic work & plant medicine) and uses this as the foundation for her work. Kiki is a Bodyworker and she specialises in Karmic codes of the Soul to the present vessel of the human body.

Eddie, a local Quechua P'aqo of Yanahuara who combines the spirit of the Elements, Sacred Animals, Apus and Pachamama to create a heart-centered approach that honours your unique path of growth and spiritual evolution through the Andean medicine wheel.

"Humanity is deeply in need of healing. I truly believe that Huachuma entheogen medicine holds incredible potential to wake us up from the slumbering state that has us hypnotically sleepwalking towards destruction. I believe that Huachuma can help us remember the truth of who we are, our divine purpose, and the unique gifts we each are endowed with. When we heal ourselves we make it possible for everything and everyone else to heal." - Kiki

Co-Creator for House of Ascend

Suraya Sam is the co-creator for House of Ascend, a concept born from her vision quest with Huachuma Ceremony alongside her family of Huachumeros in the Sacred Valley of Peru in 2017. She currently resides in Bergen, Norway and is a certified Educator, Trainer and Facilitator with over 14 years of experience in Yoga, Meditation, Pre-natal & Postpartum, Chakra Therapy, Pranayama, Gong Meditation, Gong Nidra and Aromatherapy. Suraya is also a Yoga Alliance continuing education provider with more than 27,000 registered hours. Her teaching ranges from various Yoga and Meditation practices to help guide One to understand the Sacred Science of Yoga and Meditation. She believes in the ability to Master and be in harmony with the layers of Oneself through the power of the Mind, Body, Breath, Heart, Womb connection and alignment.

WHAT IS HUACHUMA?

Huachuma also known as San Pedro, The Grandfather or Trichocereus Pachanoi is an ancient entheogen cactus that contains mescalin and it is one of the most sacred and wise consciousness from the Andes (2,000–3,000m above sea level). Inviting it into your life to work with is a big deal, even when taking smaller doses. The effects of Huachuma can be profound, and this practice can positively affect your entire life. By connecting more deeply with yourself, you become more aware of spaces within that need healing, how you relate to and communicate with self and others, thoughts, patterns, behaviour, and so much more. Huachuma is a Heart Expansion plant medicine.
IS TAKING HUACHUMA SAFE?

Huachuma is completely safe when used responsibly in a safe environment with facilitators or people you know and trust. Huachuma contains natural mescaline. Huachuma is not addictive and there are no known reports of overdoses. We do advise you to conduct your own research as well and to consult various sources of information.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HUACHUMA?

Huachuma have been used in the Andean indigenous medicinal traditions for thousands of years. The scientific world has studied the benefits of entheogenic plants since the 1950s and has repeatedly reported positive effects on behaviour, cognition, spirituality and consciousness. As scientific research continues, promising results are made in neuroscience, mood and mental disorders, addiction and habit formation.
HOW DO I KNOW IF HUACHUMA IS RIGHT FOR ME?

There are two main considerations when taking Huachuma: your physical and mental health and the timing in your life. If you are receiving treatment or taking medication, please consult your Doctor. As for timing, trust your intuition. Do you have enough time and space in your life? Are you in a balanced and open state of mind? The tools we offer online and in-person, are designed to help you create the optimal conditions for mind and body.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM THIS MYSTICAL JOURNEY?

This mystical experience allows you to gently and calmly open up to thoughts and feelings that you may avoid in everyday life. You may feel a deeper connection with yourself, allowing you to address a wide range of issues. Huachuma improves the brain’s neuroplasticity, which can be helpful in breaking thought patterns and replacing old habits with more beneficial behaviour. Huachuma journeying is most beneficial when supported by our preparation and integration call support and the daily rituals practices we offer in-person and online.
HOW DO I GET THE MOST OUT OF MY EXPERIENCE?

Your experience and the duration of its benefits are likely to improve when you’re well-prepared. Our offerings online and in-person offers a variety of practices to create the right mindset and environment for a meaningful, insightful and safe journey. We will give you detailed practical information on dietary recommendations and help you find peace of mind through meditative practices and breathwork in the Preparation emails and calls and before we start the retreat.
CAN I TAKE HUACHUMA COMBINED WITH MEDICATION?

Do not consume Huachuma when you take medication. Always consult a Doctor before you take any further steps. If you have any specific questions, we can also consult our medical expert to help you gain clarity.
ARE THERE ANY CONTRAINDICATIONS TO CONSIDER?

PLEASE CONSULT A DOCTOR WHEN IN DOUBT There are a few important contra-indications, such as if you are suffering from heart problems, if you are currently dealing with mental issues, or when you are pregnant. Please make sure that you carefully check the following contra-indications: – You have no current physical or mental health disorder – You have no history of psychosis or close relative with a schizophrenic disorder – You do not currently take any medication – You are not currently pregnant or breastfeeding
WHAT DOSAGE WILL I RECEIVE?

Microdosing You'll be microdosing about 10-20g of Huachuma Medicine brewed by Suraya's Huachumero parents in the first few days of the retreat to provide a gentle, accessible, and low-risk introduction to Huachuma—while still offering huge rewards. This induces a entheogenic experience of approximately 1-3 hours. Macrodosing You'll be macrodosing about 100-300g of Huachuma Medicine brewed by Suraya's Huachumero parents after you've gone through the elemental introduction days. This is a whole day ceremony that should be treated with respect and reverence as we have pave the way for a positive experience by mindfully sourcing, growing and preparing Huachuma. This induces a entheogenic experience of approximately 6-12 hours.

"To find that there is an intelligence in the plants, is it in the plants, in the chemical, or is it in me, or is it in the transpersonal world? But to find that when you wake up from this and come back to consensus reality, that there was something wise that came to you that you can actually take back and integrate and do something with, that was remarkable to say, I didn't know I had that wisdom 'cause it's really, everything is within yourself. I mean, ultimately, we don't know that for sure, but there's consciousness beyond ourselves, but ultimately whatever comes... I didn't know I had that wisdom. Where did that come from? But it's really in our work." - Dr Alexander Shester