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Our retreats take place in carefully selected Catalan masías, traditional countryside houses restored with care and intention. We work with different homes, all located between 1 and 1.5 hours from Barcelona Airport, always surrounded by nature and away from neighbors or urban noise.
These houses are designed to comfortably host small groups and to support both collective and individual processes. Each space includes a dedicated ceremony room, as well as several common areas where participants can rest, connect, or simply be quiet.
Although rooted in tradition, the houses offer modern comfort. Participants will find everything they need during their stay, including towels, blankets, and basic toiletries, so they can focus fully on their process without practical concerns.
The following list offers a helpful overview of what is included in the retreat experience. An integral journey where preparation, ceremony, and integration are equally important.
4-Day Holistic Ayahuasca Retreat near Barcelona with Fransie.
10 People
Barcelona
3 Nights
Ayahuasca
4-Day Holistic Ayahuasca Retreat near Barcelona with Fransie.
10 People
Barcelona
3 Nights
Ayahuasca
4-Day Holistic Ayahuasca Retreat near Barcelona with Fransie.
10 People
Barcelona
3 Nights
Ayahuasca
4-Day Holistic Ayahuasca Retreat near Barcelona with Fransie.
10 People
Barcelona
3 Nights
Ayahuasca
The medicine served in the retreat is known as Yagé, the name traditionally used in Colombia for Ayahuasca. It is prepared in collaboration with Taitas from the Cofán lineage, following a simple and respectful recipe made only from the Yagé vine and Chagropanga—nothing more. This is an authentic preparation, rooted in ancestral knowledge and guided by the traditions of the elders who have safeguarded this work for generations. The plants are grown and harvested consciously, with care for the land and the continuity of the tradition, honoring both the ecological balance and the cultural lineage that sustains this form of healing work.
Rapé and sananga are offered within the retreat as complementary rituals, held with respect and clear intention. Rapé is a sacred Amazonian snuff traditionally used to support grounding, focus, and energetic clarity, while sananga is applied as an eye medicine connected to sharpening perception and presence. Both are shared in a ceremonial context, never as obligations, and always with explanation and care. These practices are understood as supportive tools within the process, helping some people to center themselves, release tension, or arrive more fully into the space, while respecting that each person’s experience and relationship with them is personal and variable.
Live medicine music is an integral part of the ceremonies. Music is offered live through voice and guitar by Fransie, together with other musicians using instruments such as harmonica and flute, always guided by intention and presence. Nothing is introduced by chance: the music is sung to support the space, sustain the energetic field, and accompany the process as it unfolds. Silence is equally respected, with moments where no music is played, allowing participants to remain with their inner experience and the depth of the ceremony.
Tobacco is honored in the retreat as a master plant, traditionally used for grounding, energetic protection, and spiritual cleansing. Through its use—such as in smoke, prayer, or ritual application—tobacco helps clear the space, strengthen presence, and support the energetic field, always as a supportive tool rather than a solution, and always guided with care and intention.
Kambó is offered as an optional practice within the retreat, always approached with care. It is shared in a structured context and only when it is considered appropriate, never as a requirement to participate in the retreat. Kambó is understood as a traditional Amazonian medicine that can support physical and energetic cleansing, helping you release and detoxify the organism, as a vaccine, working on your immune system and your energetic field. Participation is always voluntary and guided with attention to safety and individual readiness.
The retreat includes one individual 1:1 session with a professional therapist, offered as a dedicated space to reflect on your experience, gain perspective, and better understand what may be emerging in your process. In addition, participants may choose to add optional individual therapies during the retreat, such as emotional cleansing work or healing massages, offered as complementary support for those who feel called to deepen their process through personalized, body-based or energetic accompaniment.
Mahanse experiences are held as a structured and carefully accompanied space for inner work. It combines guided ceremonies with moments of movement, rest, integration, and silence, allowing each person to move through their process at their own pace.
The experience is not designed as an escape or a quick fix, but as an opportunity to slow down, listen inwardly, and engage honestly with what is present. Ceremonies are an important part of the retreat, supported by an experienced team that remains attentive and present throughout, but they are not the only focus.
Between ceremonies, there is time for integration, body-based practices, personal reflection, and shared moments within the group. Silence, nature, and rest are respected as essential parts of the process, alongside spaces for connection and conversation.
The retreat offers a clear container, deep knowledge from the guides, and continuous support. What each person experiences will depend on their own moment, intention, and willingness to engage with the process. No outcomes are promised—only a safe, grounded environment in which to explore with responsibility and presence.
This retreat is for people who feel a genuine call to slow down and engage in inner work with honesty and responsibility. It may resonate with those who are in a moment of transition, questioning, or emotional stagnation, and who are willing to look inward without expecting quick fixes or external answers. It is suited for individuals who value structure, clear boundaries, and a respectful ceremonial context, and who are open to listening to their own process rather than being guided toward a specific outcome.
The process is held within a clear and supportive rhythm. During the day, there are integration spaces and gentle movement sessions that help ground the experience and bring awareness back into the body. Before each ceremony, participants are guided through preparatory practices such as breathwork, meditation, or sound healing, allowing the nervous system to settle and the mind to quiet.
Rituals with rapé and sananga are included within a respectful and traditional framework. The ayahuasca ceremonies take place at night, held in a structured and carefully supported environment, with the team present throughout to care for the space and accompany each individual process with attention and responsibility.
This option offers a shared double room with two individual beds, designed to be comfortable, simple, and supportive of rest. Rooms are shared with a same-sex participant and provide a quiet, respectful environment where privacy and personal space are maintained, while still allowing for a sense of companionship during the retreat.
This option offers a private room with a double bed, intended for those who prefer more personal space and quiet during the retreat. The room provides comfort, privacy, and a restful environment, allowing participants to fully relax, integrate their experience, and recharge at their own rhythm.
In Spain, ayahuasca is not forbidden when used for personal, spiritual, or ceremonial purposes within private, non-profit contexts. This differs from many other countries where ayahuasca is prohibited, including the United Kingdom, France, Israel, and Russia. For this reason, Spain is one of the few places where ayahuasca retreats in Europe can be held discreetly and responsibly.
Ayahuasca it’s safe when approached with responsibility, proper screening, and experienced guidance. At Mahanse, safety starts before the retreat through a careful selection process and clear contraindications. During the ceremonies, Fransie, with more than 4 years guiding ceremonies and our experienced team is present at all times. Ayahuasca can be intense and is not suitable for everyone, so articipation is always a personal, informed decision.
No prior experience is required. Some participants are new to plant medicine, while others have worked with it before, and many have never experienced any psycodelics before. Intention and being ready to recieve the messages the universe may have for you is more important than having experience with plant medicine.
Preparation includes following a specific diet and lifestyle guidelines before the retreat, such as avoiding alcohol, drugs, certain foods, and incompatible medications. These recommendations support safety and clarity. Preparation also involves mental and emotional readiness. We provide clear instructions in advance and are available to answer questions during this phase.
No. We do not guarantee healing, transformation, or any specific results. Each experience is personal and depends on many factors, including your life context and readiness. Most people gain insights and emotional clarity, while others experience challenge or stillness. We offer a well-held space and guidance, not promises. Integration and meaning remain your responsibility, but we will be there to support you before during and after the retreat.
Participation in every activity during the retreat is always voluntary. Listening to your limits is part of the process and is fully respected. Resting, observing, or sitting out a ceremony can be as meaningful as participating, depending on the moment and the person, so if you don’t feel like joining an integration, plant medicine ceremony or any other activity we will respect that.
The retreat includes accommodation, meals aligned with the ceremonial diet, guided ceremonies, preparation support, integration spaces, a 1:1 therapy session and the presence of an experienced team. It does not include travel, transportation, kambó sessions or massage treatments. Full details are shared in advance so you can decide with clarity.
After the retreat, integration becomes essential. We encourage participants to move slowly, rest, and allow time for the experience to settle. We offer integration guidance, a whatsapp group community with other retreat participants, one group session videocall, but we do not position ourselves as ongoing authorities. How insights are integrated into daily life depends on personal choices, support systems, and individual responsibility. However the team will remain aavailable and therapy sessions can be booked after the retreat if you need guidance or support.
