Häufig gestellte Fragen

WLAN-Internet ist im Zentrum kostenlos verfügbar. Wir nutzen eine grundlegende STARLINK-Satellitenverbindung für das Internet. Mobilfunkabdeckung ist nicht direkt im Zentrum verfügbar, aber sie ist verfügbar ca. 10 Gehminuten von uns entfernt.

Aufgrund der Höhenlage unseres Tagungszentrums (ca. 600 Meter über NN) haben wir sehr wenige, fast nicht vorhanden Mücken und Malaria sind praktisch nicht vorhanden. Es gibt Malariarisikogebiete in Ecuador, die sich in den Amazonas-Tiefebenen befinden – wir gehören nicht dazu. Aufgrund der Toxizität von Antimalariapillen empfehlen wir Ihnen, gut darüber nachzudenken, ob Sie diese Medikamente in einem Gebiet mit geringem Risiko wie unserem Zentrum einnehmen.

Der private Transport vom Flughafen Quito ist gegen eine zusätzliche Gebühr verfügbar, die im Registrierungsformular für die Veranstaltung angegeben ist, wo Sie auch angeben können, ob Sie ihn benötigen.

The maximum number of participants in a retreat and ceremony is 12 people. Groups are often smaller. Keeping the group limited allows the shaman and support team to give each participant individual attention throughout the retreat and during ceremonies.

Wenn du den Ayahuasca-Trank nicht trinken möchtest, Sie sind immer noch herzlich eingeladen, teilzunehmen. im Retreat, da wir glauben, dass Sie noch sehr davon profitieren können. In der Kichwa-Kultur ist es üblich, dass die Einheimischen an Heilzeremonien teilnehmen, bei denen nur der Schamane Ayahuasca trinkt. Die meisten Menschen sind nicht fit oder bereit, es zu trinken. Die Ureinwohner des Amazonas glauben, dass es für den Patienten nicht notwendig ist, es zu trinken. Der Schamane trinkt, um die Geister zu sehen und der Person energetisch zu helfen, indem er das “Limpia” oder Reinigungsritual oder “Curación” Heilritual durchführt. Auch wenn Sie keine Ayahuasca trinken, können Sie dennoch an der Ayahuasca-Zeremonie teilnehmen, mit uns im Tempel sein, die Energie des Kreises spüren und das individuelle Reinigungsritual vom Schamanen erhalten.

Wir veranstalten ausschließlich 10-tägige und gelegentlich 5-tägige Retreats. Der Grund dafür ist, dass sich gezeigt hat, dass eine einzige Zeremonie für die meisten Menschen nicht ausreicht, um den vollen Nutzen der Medizin zu erfahren und tiefe Heilungsebenen zu erreichen. Ayahuasca wirkt bei jedem Menschen anders. In der ersten Zeremonie können wir Ihre Reaktion auf das Gebräu beobachten und eine optimale Dosis festlegen. Der Schamane bereitet jeden Teilnehmer während der ersten Zeremonie auch energetisch vor. Die erste Nacht dient oft der Reinigung. Bei Ihrer zweiten Zeremonie sind alle besser vorbereitet, energetisch eingestimmt, vertrauensvoll und entspannt, sodass sie vollständig in den Raum der Ayahuasca-Medizin eintauchen und die gewünschten Ergebnisse erzielen können. Die ideale Anzahl beträgt 4 Zeremonien.

Das tun wir nicht. Bitte heben Sie vor Ihrer Ankunft im Zentrum den gesamten benötigten Betrag in bar ab. Bitte bitten Sie unseren Fahrer unbedingt, einen Zwischenstopp einzulegen, damit Sie an einem Geldautomaten Geld abheben können. In Santa Clara gibt es keinen Geldautomaten.

Im Notfall benötigen wir etwa 20 Minuten um eine Person zur nächstgelegenen medizinischen Versorgungsstelle in Santa Clara zu bringen, oder 45 Minuten um zur Moderne zu gelangen Krankenhaus in Tena  (zuletzt im Jahr 2019 modernisiert). Bei Feierlichkeiten steht am Eingang des Zentrums stets ein Rettungswagen bereit. Seit unserer Gründung im Jahr 2008 gab es bei uns noch keinen Notfall. Das Zentrum ist zudem mit Erste-Hilfe-Kästen ausgestattet und verfügt bei Bedarf über eine Person, die für die Erteilung von Erster Hilfe zertifiziert ist.

Sananga ist eine kraftvolle Regenwaldmedizin des Kichwa-Volkes. Auf die Augen aufgetragen, schärft sie die Sehkraft und heilt die Nasennebenhöhlen, bringt aber auch ein Gefühl tiefer Ruhe und Gelassenheit in die Seele und schafft einen mächtigen Schutz vor negativen Energien. Tropfen dieser Medizin werden aus Tabernaemontana hergestellt, die wir im Dschungel um uns herum finden. Dies gewährleistet ihre Frische und Stärke. Lesen Sie mehr über die Sananga-Tropfen hier.

Das tun wir nicht. Der San Pedro Kaktus ist ein eine stark bewusstseinsverändernde Pflanze und am besten nimmst du es auf eine unterschiedlicher Anlass. Die Zusammenarbeit mit einem anderen Schamanen und die Einnahme von San Pedro während deiner Ayahuasca-Erfahrung können deinen Ayahuasca-Prozess stören. Sowohl Ayahuasca als auch San Pedro sind starke Medikamente das kann eine haben sehr positive Auswirkungen auf unser Leben, aber wir Ehre und Respekt sie, indem man jedem von ihnen ein getrennter Zeit-Raum. Dies stellt sicher, dass der Prozess sicher und fundiert ist. Wir möchten Ihre Energien nach der Ayahuasca-Zeremonie nicht zu schnell verändern. Dies sorgt für eine lang anhaltende positive Wirkung und ermöglicht es Ihnen, alle Lehren, die Sie während Ihres Ayahuasca-Retreats erhalten, zu verstehen und richtig umzusetzen.

Im Laufe der Geschichte von Feather Crown haben wir mit zertifizierten und nicht zertifizierten Schamanen zusammengearbeitet, darunter auch die führenden Vertreter von ASHIN (Vereinigung indigener Schamanen der Provinz Napo) und CYRAE (Beirat der Schamanen des ecuadorianischen Amazonasgebiets), Organisationen, die Schamanen des Amazonasgebiets Zertifizierungen ausstellen und ihnen so helfen, mehr Arbeit zu finden und ihre indigenen Rechte zu schützen. Im Amazonasgebiet ist nur ein kleiner Prozentsatz der Schamanen, vielleicht 5%, zertifiziert. Es gibt hervorragende Schamanen, die keine Lizenzen besitzen, und es gibt lizenzierte Schamanen, deren Verhalten für Klienten schädlich ist. Kurz gesagt: Eine Lizenz beweist nichts, und wir raten davon ab, sich ausschließlich auf ein Stück Papier zu verlassen.

Wir verlangen von Schamanen keine formellen Lizenzen. Wir verlangen, dass ein Schamane über viele Jahre hinweg bewährte ethische Conduct und Fertigkeiten nachweist. Die bei Feather Crown tätigen Schamanen werden von Hand ausgewählt und sind bewährt. Sie gehören einer indigenen Tradition an und haben eine angemessene Ausbildung und Unterweisung von Ältesten erhalten. Sie sind Teil unserer Ayllu (Begriff in Kichwa, der “erweiterte Familie” bedeutet). Wir nahmen uns viel Zeit, um nicht nur ihre Zeremonialfähigkeiten, schamanische Kraft und ihre Fähigkeit, Menschen durch intensive Ayahuasca-Erlebnisse zu führen und zu leiten, sondern auch ihre Freundlichkeit, Offenheit, ihre Bereitschaft zum Teilen und Lehren, ihre Arbeitsweise sowie ihre Ernsthaftigkeit und Zuverlässigkeit zu beobachten.

Federkronen-Schamanen sind exzellent und gehören zu den gefragtesten in Ecuador, nicht wegen ihrer Lizenz, sondern wegen ihrer erprobten und bewährten Fähigkeiten.

Sie werden die.

Possibly, but it depends on the condition, the medication and your individual situation. Ayahuasca is not appropriate for everyone, and some medical or psychological conditions and some medications can make drinking ayahuasca unsafe.

Every participant must disclose all medical conditions, prescription and over-the-counter medications, supplements, natural remedies and recent substance use in the application. We review each application individually and may ask for additional information before confirming participation.

Never stop or reduce prescribed medication simply to attend a retreat without consulting the qualified clinician who prescribed it. In some cases, a person may still be able to participate in the retreat without drinking ayahuasca.

Bitte lesen Sie unsere vollständige Gesundheits-, Medikamenten- und Sicherheitsanforderungen vor der Bewerbung.

There is no single withdrawal period that is safe for every medication. All medications, supplements, natural remedies and substances used during at least the 30 days before the retreat must be disclosed to us.

Cannabis and other recreational or psychoactive substances must be stopped at least one week before the retreat, while alcohol must be avoided for at least three days. Some prescription medications require a much longer discontinuation period. Antidepressants, for example, may require at least 30 days when discontinuation has been medically approved.

During the retreat we follow a no-medication and no-supplement policy unless a specific exception has been approved in writing. Never discontinue prescription medication abruptly on your own.

See the full ayahuasca health and medication requirements and our guide to preparing for an ayahuasca ceremony.

Feather Crown is near Santa Clara in Pastaza province, approximately four hours by road from Quito and Mariscal Sucre International Airport.

For scheduled retreat dates, we can organize transportation from Quito, the airport or the nearby town of Tababela. When a shared retreat transfer is available, the usual cost is $50 USD per person each way. A private taxi directly to the center costs approximately $130 USD per vehicle, so it may be economical when several people travel together.

Public transport is also possible, but most first-time international guests find organized transportation simpler.

Sehen Sie sich unsere retreat center and transportation information Und Ecuador travel guide.

We strongly recommend arriving in the Quito area at least one day before your retreat begins. This gives you time to recover from international travel and protects you against missed connections or flight delays.

On the final day, transportation leaves the Amazon and the journey back to Quito or the airport takes approximately four hours. If you plan to fly home that same day, choose a late-afternoon or evening flight and confirm your itinerary with us before booking it. Staying one additional night near the airport is an even more relaxed option.

Unsere Ayahuasca-Leitfaden für Anfänger explains how to plan the journey before and after your retreat.

For most participants who are simply arriving before the retreat, Tababela is the easiest option. It is a quiet town immediately beside Quito International Airport, so you avoid travelling into Quito and back out again the following morning.

If you want to explore Quito, staying in the city can make sense, but allow additional travel time and use normal city safety precautions.

Whichever option you choose, we can arrange retreat transportation from Quito, Tababela or the airport. See our Ecuador travel information for more practical advice.

Current availability is shown on our Ayahuasca Retreat Dates & Prices Seite.

Our groups are intentionally small, with a maximum of 12 participants, and some dates fill considerably earlier than others. We therefore recommend applying as soon as you know which dates work for you rather than waiting until shortly before departure.

Please do not purchase non-refundable international flights until your application has been reviewed and your participation confirmed.

The first step is to complete our Anmeldeformular für die Retreat-Teilnahme und Gesundheitsfragebogen. We review your health information, medications, previous experience and other relevant details. If necessary, we may ask additional questions before accepting the application.

Once your application is approved, you will receive payment instructions. Your place becomes secured when we receive the $200 USD deposit.

The health screening is an important part of the retreat rather than a formality, so please answer all questions openly and completely.

The deposit for our regular 5-day and 10-day retreats is $200 USD. Payment instructions are provided once your application has been approved.

Die Einzahlung beträgt nicht erstattungsfähig, but it can be transferred to another available retreat date when the change is requested at least 30 days before the original retreat begins. It may also be transferred to another person at any time, subject to that person completing and passing our health screening.

If Feather Crown cancels a retreat, payments made to us are refunded in full.

You can see the current terms together with retreat dates and prices here.

After the $200 deposit has secured your place, the remaining balance is due on the first day of the retreat.

The exact balance depends on the program and price confirmed when you register. Current prices are listed on our retreat dates and prices page.

Payment instructions are provided after your application has been accepted so that you know exactly how much remains to be paid and which payment options are available.

Yes, in many cases we can move your reservation to another available date.

If you request the change at least 30 days before your original retreat, your $200 deposit can normally be transferred to the new date. Changes requested closer to the retreat are not covered by this transfer policy and depend on the circumstances and availability.

For this reason, we recommend refundable or changeable airfare and appropriate travel insurance whenever possible.

Sehen Sie sich unsere current retreat dates and availability.

Der 5-day ayahuasca retreat includes two ceremonies, while the 10-day ayahuasca retreat includes four ceremonies.

The 5-day retreat is a meaningful shorter introduction for people who have limited time. However, the process is more concentrated.

If your health and schedule allow it, we generally recommend the 10-day retreat for a first experience. Four ceremonies give the process more time to unfold gradually. There is more time to rest, discuss your experiences with the healer and our team, adjust your approach from one ceremony to another and integrate what has already happened.

The longer retreat also reduces the feeling that everything needs to happen during one or two nights.

Unsere First-Timer’s Guide to Ayahuasca in Ecuador explains this difference in greater detail.

Unsere 5-day retreat includes two ayahuasca ceremonies, while our 10-day retreat includes four ceremonies.

Each ceremony is accompanied by individual traditional healing work, and each is followed by an integration session. The longer retreat therefore does not simply add more nights—it creates a more gradual sequence of ceremonial work, rest and integration.

Vergleichen Sie unsere 5-tägiger Rückzug Und 10-tägiger Rückzugsort programs.

No. Drinking ayahuasca is always voluntary.

You may decide not to drink during a particular ceremony, remain with a smaller amount or attend the ceremonial space without drinking. We may also recommend that someone does not drink or takes less if we believe that is the safer or more appropriate choice.

No participant is pressured to drink ayahuasca or to take a stronger dose. Especially with first-time participants, we prefer to begin carefully and observe how the person responds.

You can read more about what happens during an ayahuasca ceremony.

Yes. Many Feather Crown participants come to us for their first experience with ayahuasca.

Previous experience is not required. What matters much more is medical eligibility, honest preparation, a sincere reason for coming and willingness to follow the retreat guidelines.

For medically eligible first-time participants who have enough time, we generally prefer the 10-day format, because four ceremonies allow the process to develop gradually rather than placing too much expectation on one or two nights.

We created a complete First-Timer’s Guide to Ayahuasca in Ecuador specifically for people considering their first retreat.

Ayahuasca is a powerful psychoactive traditional medicine and cannot honestly be described as risk-free. Safety depends on medical eligibility, medications, preparation, the ceremonial environment and the people responsible for the participant.

At Feather Crown, safety begins before arrival with detailed medical and psychological screening. Retreat groups are limited to a maximum of 12 participants, and four to five sober helpers are normally present during ceremonies. First-time participants begin cautiously rather than being pushed toward a strong dose.

A sober team remains available throughout the night, and at least one person stays awake until morning. We also maintain transport access to outside medical care; a local medical post is approximately 15 minutes away and a hospital approximately 40 minutes away.

Please read our detailed Ayahuasca-Sicherheit in Ecuador information and health requirements vor der Bewerbung.

You do not have to manage a difficult experience alone.

Several sober team members remain present throughout the ceremony. If you feel afraid, confused or overwhelmed, you can call a helper at any time. Someone can sit with you, help you orient yourself, bring water or a blanket, help you change position or accompany you to the bathroom.

Before the first ceremony we explain how to ask for assistance and what to do if the effects become intense. No one is expected to suffer silently, and you will never be pressured to take another serving.

The experience of the first ceremony also helps us decide together whether the amount should remain the same, be reduced or—in appropriate cases—be increased at the next ceremony.

Unsere Ayahuasca-Leitfaden für Anfänger explains in more detail how we support participants through fear and difficult moments.

Before the ceremony we hold a preparation meeting and explain the practical and safety aspects of the night. Participants also receive a traditional plant bath before entering the ceremonial space.

Ayahuasca is offered in the evening, but drinking is voluntary. Participants then remain at their individual places in our ceremonial temple while the Indigenous healer guides the work through traditional songs or icaros, instruments, prayer and other practices from his tradition.

During the night, each participant also receives individual traditional healing work or a limpia from the healer.

At the same time, our sober support team takes care of practical needs—helping participants move safely, assisting with purging, providing water or blankets, accompanying people to the bathroom and supporting anyone going through a difficult moment.

Our complete guide explains what happens during an ayahuasca ceremony in Ecuador from beginning to end.

Integration takes place after every ceremony and is an important part of the retreat.

The following day, participants have space to describe the most important parts of their experience and ask questions. English translation is provided. The Indigenous healer can offer the perspective of his tradition, while the ceremony organizer can help discuss the response to the medicine, dosing and the broader retreat process. When appropriate, psychological or emotional aspects can also be considered from a psychologically informed perspective.

We do not believe that integration means simply telling your story and having a shaman declare what your vision “means.” Different perspectives can be useful, and you remain the person who ultimately gives meaning to your own experience.

Private conversations are available for subjects that are too personal or complex for the group circle.

Read our detailed explanation of ayahuasca integration after a ceremony.

We recommend a simple, clean and practical preparation diet rather than extreme fasting.

During the days before the retreat, reduce heavy, fatty and very salty foods and avoid pork and alcohol. Light meals, vegetables, fruit and good hydration are appropriate. On ceremony days, we serve lighter food earlier in the day so that participants enter the ceremony comfortable rather than completely exhausted from fasting.

Preparation also includes reducing unnecessary stimulation, getting enough rest and avoiding sexual activity for at least three days before the retreat.

Medication and substance restrictions are a separate safety issue and may require much longer preparation.

See our complete guide on Wie man sich auf eine Ayahuasca-Zeremonie vorbereitet.

Alcohol should be avoided for at least three days before the retreat.

Cannabis and other recreational or psychoactive substances must be avoided for at least one week beforehand. Longer abstinence is welcome and may make the transition into retreat easier.

Prescription medications are different and should never be treated according to these general timelines. Some require much longer medically supervised discontinuation, while others should not be stopped at all.

Please review our health and safety requirements Und preparation guide before travelling.

Bring practical, comfortable clothing rather than a large amount of luggage.

We recommend lightweight long-sleeved clothes, comfortable clothing for ceremonies, a light sweater or fleece, rain protection, sandals, secure walking shoes, swimwear and a flashlight or headlamp. A small backpack, reusable water bottle and waterproof protection for electronics are also useful.

Rubber boots can be borrowed at the center, so you normally do not need to travel internationally with your own pair. Mosquito nets are also provided.

Avoid strongly perfumed toiletries and chemical insect repellents. More detailed packing information is available in our ayahuasca preparation guide.

Our center is in the Amazon rainforest, so expect warm, humid conditions and rain at any time of year. Evenings can occasionally feel cool after rain or during ceremonies, so a light sweater or fleece is useful.

Bring a lightweight rain jacket or poncho and clothes that dry easily. Rubber boots are available to borrow at the center for muddy forest walks.

Mosquito pressure at our elevation is relatively low, but lightweight long sleeves are still useful. If you bring insect repellent, choose a natural product rather than a strong chemical repellent, which is not permitted during the retreat.

For more information about the region, see our Ecuador travel guide Und Tagungszentrum-Seite.

Participants stay in simple, comfortable bamboo cabins surrounded by rainforest.

Our rooms are private for one person, a couple, friends travelling together or a family. We do not place strangers together in the same room.

Rooms include orthopedic mattresses, mosquito nets, thermal blankets, electricity, lighting, electrical outlets and jungle views. The purpose is not luxury resort accommodation, but privacy, cleanliness and enough comfort to rest properly between ceremonies.

See photos and details of our Feather Crown Retreatzentrum im ecuadorianischen Amazonasgebiet.

Yes.

Couples, friends and family members can request a private room together. When completing your retreat registration, simply tell us who you would like to share with.

We never require participants who do not know one another to share a bedroom.

You can see more about the cabins and facilities on our Tagungszentrum-Seite.

Yes. Although Feather Crown is surrounded by rainforest, the center has hot showers, electricity, lighting, electrical outlets and high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi in the accommodation area.

Mobile phone coverage is not available directly at the center, although cellular reception can normally be found approximately a ten-minute walk away. For communication during your stay, Wi-Fi is therefore much more reliable than the mobile network.

You can read more about the infrastructure and accommodation on our Tagungszentrum-Seite.

All regular meals and drinks at the center are included in the retreat price.

Meals are fresh, nourishing and adapted to ceremonial work. Vegetarian and vegan diets are available, and depending on the program meals may also include freshwater fish or organic chicken.

Please tell us about genuine allergies and important dietary requirements during registration so that we can prepare appropriately. Participants should not bring or use outside foods, supplements or natural remedies during the retreat without prior approval.

The meal and accommodation arrangements are described in our 5-tägiger Rückzug Und 10-tägiger Rückzugsort programs.

Both retreat formats include private accommodation, meals and drinks at the center, ayahuasca ceremonies, individual traditional cleansing sessions, plant baths, integration with translation and the scheduled rainforest and cultural activities.

Der 5-day retreat includes two ceremonies and four nights of accommodation, while the 10-day retreat includes four ceremonies and nine nights, together with a broader program of activities.

International airfare is not included. Transportation between Quito/airport and Feather Crown is normally charged separately, as are optional extra nights, meals outside the scheduled retreat, personal purchases, additional activities or individually arranged treatments.

You can see the exact inclusions for the 5-day ayahuasca retreat Und 10-day ayahuasca retreat.

Sometimes, yes, but it must always be arranged with us in advance.

Feather Crown is a private retreat center rather than a public hotel, so additional stays depend on the retreat schedule, staff and room availability. When available, additional accommodation is currently $25 USD per person per night, with additional meals charged separately.

Some participants also prefer spending time in Tena, Puyo or Baños before or after the retreat. This can provide a gentle transition into the retreat or some quiet integration time afterward.

Sehen Sie sich unsere Ecuador travel information for ideas, or contact us before making additional accommodation plans.

We do not normally offer isolated, stand-alone ayahuasca ceremonies to visitors outside our scheduled retreats.

We believe that preparation, health screening, getting to know the participant, support during the experience and integration afterward are important parts of responsible ayahuasca work. For this reason, the shortest regular option we offer is our 5-tägiger Ayahuasca-Retreat in Ecuador, which includes two ceremonies.

This is different from deciding not to drink at every ceremony once you are already participating in a retreat. Drinking ayahuasca is always voluntary, so a registered participant may choose to sit in a ceremony without drinking.

Yes. When the retreat schedule and the shaman’s availability allow it, an additional ceremony can be arranged on one of the days between the regular ceremonies.

The price depends on how many people take part: 1 person — $390 USD; 2 people — $250 USD per person; 3 people — $190 USD per person; 4 or more people — $140 USD per person.

An extra ceremony is always arranged individually and must fit safely into the overall retreat program.

Each retreat has one main shaman, according to the selected retreat date. The current dates page and registration information indicate who is leading each retreat.

When Maestro Sina is leading, he is accompanied by his son, who is also a shaman, and they work together during the ceremonial process.

You can read more about our healers and team on the Schamanen und Stab Seite.

Yes. Translation is available on-site throughout the retreat. Jan Rostlinka and Baru Alegría both translate important conversations with the shaman, integration sessions and other situations where participants need language support.

Meet the full team on our Schamanen und Stab Seite.

There are many ayahuasca retreats, and we do not believe that one center is automatically right for everyone. We encourage people to compare who actually leads the ceremonies, how participants are screened, how large the groups are, what happens when someone needs help at night, whether integration is provided and what relationship the center has with Indigenous traditions and local communities.

Feather Crown has been welcoming participants to the Ecuadorian Amazon since 2008. Our ceremonies are guided by experienced Indigenous elders from Kichwa and Shipibo traditions, while groups are intentionally kept small—normally between 6 and 12 participants.

Every participant goes through health screening before acceptance. Four to five sober helpers normally support the ceremonial nights, English translation is provided for important conversations and integration follows every ceremony.

The retreat takes place at our own center beside the Piatúa River, surrounded by 23 hectares of protected rainforest. Participants stay in private rooms rather than sharing with strangers.

We also believe that working with ayahuasca creates responsibilities toward the Amazon and the people whose traditions make this work possible. Feather Crown provides employment for local Kichwa families, works with Indigenous communities, protects rainforest around the center and supports the defense of the Piatúa River.

We do not promise miraculous cures or try to create the strongest possible experience. Our priority is serious, traditional work in a small group with preparation, safety, personal attention and integration.

Lesen Sie mehr über Warum entscheiden sich Menschen für Feather Crown?, meet our Indigenous healers and retreat team, or read experiences from previous participants.