Articles, interviews and published personal accounts about Feather Crown, Jan Rostlinka and our retreat center in the Ecuadorian Amazon.<\/p>
English-language coverage<\/span><\/a> \u00b7 Czech and Slovak coverage<\/span><\/a> \u00b7 Reader discussions<\/span><\/a><\/p> Excerpts are attributed to their authors; translations are labelled. Older articles describe the center and programs at the time of the visit. English summaries and translated excerpts are provided here for Czech and Slovak sources. Google Translate links are optional machine translations and may take a moment to load; the original is always linked.<\/small><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”14px||14px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Gelato for Breakfast \u00b7 22 June 2019 \u00b7 Personal blog<\/strong><\/p> Jill reflects on her stay at Feather Crown and explains why every participant\u2019s experience is different. She highlights the team\u2019s considerate approach and respect for each person\u2019s choices.<\/p> \u201cThey are gentle and really care about your well being.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote> \u2014 Jill<\/small><\/p> Read the original \u2014 English<\/span><\/a><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”14px||14px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#fffbf1″ custom_padding=”28px|30px|28px|30px|true|true” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” global_colors_info=”{}”] Girl Versus Globe \u00b7 19 July 2021 \u00b7 Travel blog<\/strong><\/p> In a two-part account, Krystina describes her first retreat, a rainforest walk and the questions-and-answers session with Jan Rostlinka before the ceremony. She writes openly about the intensity of her experience and recommends the center.<\/p> \u201cthe specific retreat I attended, which by the way, I cannot recommend enough\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote> \u2014 Krystina Konyk<\/small><\/p> Read the original \u2014 English<\/span><\/a> \u00b7 Read part two \u2014 English<\/span><\/a><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”14px||14px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#fffbf1″ custom_padding=”28px|30px|28px|30px|true|true” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” global_colors_info=”{}”] Momentum \u00b7 Personal essay<\/strong><\/p> Marlene describes a thirteen-day stay with her family, ceremonies with Maestro Sina and life in bamboo cabins. Her account captures the small group setting and the close connection with the river and rainforest.<\/p> \u201cSina, a beautiful, humble soul\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote> \u2014 Marlene Clark<\/small><\/p> Read the original \u2014 English<\/span><\/a><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”14px||14px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#fffbf1″ custom_padding=”28px|30px|28px|30px|true|true” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” global_colors_info=”{}”] Retreat Guru \u00b7 2024 selection \u00b7 Booking platform\u2019s editorial selection<\/strong><\/p> Retreat Guru includes Feather Crown in its selection of ayahuasca retreats, featuring the center in the Ecuador section. The description highlights the riverside rainforest setting and excursions to a sacred tree and waterfall.<\/p> \u201cExcursions through the jungle to a sacred tree and majestic waterfall\u2026\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote> \u2014 Retreat Guru<\/small><\/p> Read the original \u2014 English<\/span><\/a><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”14px||14px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] \u017diar.sk \u00b7 25 November 2025 \u00b7 Interview<\/strong><\/p> Musician and filmmaker Marko Parni\u010dan discusses travelling through Ecuador with his wife, including ten days at Feather Crown. The interview names Jan Rostlinka as the center\u2019s founder and explores the couple\u2019s personal experience and creative inspiration.<\/p> \u201cIt certainly met our expectations.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote> \u2014 Marko Parni\u010dan (Marks) \u00b7 translated from Slovak<\/small><\/p> Read the original \u2014 Slovak<\/span><\/a> \u00b7 Open with Google Translate \u2014 English<\/span><\/a><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”14px||14px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#fffbf1″ custom_padding=”28px|30px|28px|30px|true|true” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” global_colors_info=”{}”] Koktejl \u00b7 June\u2013July 2024 \u00b7 Magazine report<\/strong><\/p> Czech journalist Radek John visited our center for a ten-day stay with Maestro Sina. His illustrated report describes the retreat team, daily life, ceremonies and his personal reflections. Here he describes the center\u2019s surroundings:<\/p> \u201cPalm trees all around, then rainforest. Paradise on earth.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote> \u2014 Radek John \u00b7 translated from Czech<\/small><\/p> Read the original report \u2014 PDF in Czech<\/span><\/a><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”14px||14px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#fffbf1″ custom_padding=”28px|30px|28px|30px|true|true” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” global_colors_info=”{}”] Die\u0165a vesm\u00edru \u00b7 10 February 2024 \u00b7 Personal blog series<\/strong><\/p> In her rainforest journal, Veronika describes her first ceremony with Maestro Sina and the sharing circle the next day. She highlights the individual approach and the support available from Jan, Baru and the shaman.<\/p> \u201cI really like that they take a truly individual approach at Jan\u2019s center.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote> \u2014 Veronika \u00b7 translated from Slovak<\/small><\/p> Read the original \u2014 Slovak<\/span><\/a> \u00b7 Open with Google Translate \u2014 English<\/span><\/a><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”14px||14px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#fffbf1″ custom_padding=”28px|30px|28px|30px|true|true” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” global_colors_info=”{}”] Ara.cz \u00b7 16 October 2021 \u00b7 Travel report<\/strong><\/p> Jan Kon\u00e1\u0161 shares a detailed, candid account of a stay with Maestro Sina, including its demanding moments. He thanks Jan Rostlinka for connecting visitors with a trusted shaman and encouraging care for the surrounding nature.<\/p> \u201cOverall, many thanks to Honza for connecting us with a shaman\u2026\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote> \u2014 Jan Kon\u00e1\u0161 \u00b7 translated from Czech<\/small><\/p> Read the original \u2014 Czech<\/span><\/a> \u00b7 Open with Google Translate \u2014 English<\/span><\/a><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”14px||14px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#fffbf1″ custom_padding=”28px|30px|28px|30px|true|true” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” global_colors_info=”{}”] Poutn\u00edk \u00b7 Issue 1\/2020 \u00b7 Travel account<\/strong><\/p> Writing about his 2019 visit, Ji\u0159\u00ed Luner introduces Jan Rostlinka, Don Carlos and everyday life at the center. His account appears on printed pages 19\u201322 of the magazine published by the Brno Unitarian community.<\/p> \u201cJan also has a deep knowledge of plants, healing practices and shamanic rituals.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote> \u2014 Ji\u0159\u00ed Luner \u00b7 translated from Czech<\/small><\/p> Read the original report \u2014 PDF in Czech<\/span><\/a><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”14px||14px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#fffbf1″ custom_padding=”28px|30px|28px|30px|true|true” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” global_colors_info=”{}”] Legalizace \u00b7 Issue 41 \u00b7 Archive \u00b7 Magazine article<\/strong><\/p> In a broader article about Czech interest in Amazonian traditions, Jana Nenadalov\u00e1 introduces Jan Rostlinka and his apprenticeship. The excerpt records his experience at the time the article was published.<\/p> \u201cnine years of study with shamans in Ecuador and Peru\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote> \u2014 Jana Nenadalov\u00e1 \u00b7 translated from Czech<\/small><\/p> Read the original \u2014 Czech<\/span><\/a><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”14px||14px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#fffbf1″ custom_padding=”28px|30px|28px|30px|true|true” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” global_colors_info=”{}”] SME Blog \u00b7 18 March 2013 \u00b7 Archive \u00b7 Personal blog<\/strong><\/p> Writer and musician Pavel Bari\u010d\u00e1k describes a ceremony with Don Luis, whom Jan and Zuzka recommended. He thanks them for their help. This is an account of their earlier work in Ecuador, rather than a review of today\u2019s retreat program.<\/p> \u201cI would like to thank them for everything.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote> \u2014 Pavel Bari\u010d\u00e1k \u00b7 translated from Slovak<\/small><\/p> Read the original \u2014 Slovak<\/span><\/a><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”14px||14px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Hedv\u00e1bn\u00e1 stezka \u00b7 12 November 2019 \u00b7 Reader discussion<\/strong><\/p> In a public discussion, a reader using the name Ind\u00ed describes her visit to Jan Rostlinka\u2019s center and ceremonies with Don Carlos. This is a participant\u2019s comment, not an editorial review by the travel website.<\/p> \u201cBeautiful surroundings, peace, quality accommodation, safety and well-led ceremonies.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote> \u2014 Ind\u00ed \u00b7 translated from Czech<\/small><\/p>English-language coverage<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”14px||14px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#fffbf1″ custom_padding=”28px|30px|28px|30px|true|true” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” global_colors_info=”{}”]
A personal journey, with room to make your own decisions<\/h3>
Five days at Feather Crown with Don Carlos<\/h3>
A family visit to Feather Crown<\/h3>
Feather Crown in Retreat Guru\u2019s international selection<\/h3>
Czech and Slovak coverage<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”14px||14px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#fffbf1″ custom_padding=”28px|30px|28px|30px|true|true” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” global_colors_info=”{}”]
Marks on his stay at Feather Crown<\/h3>
Radek John\u2019s ten-day stay in the Amazon<\/h3>
Veronika on the individual approach at Jan\u2019s center<\/h3>
Jan Kon\u00e1\u0161 on his journey to the Ecuadorian Amazon<\/h3>
Ji\u0159\u00ed Luner\u2019s visit to Jan Rostlinka\u2019s center<\/h3>
Jan Rostlinka in a Czech magazine feature<\/h3>
An early mention of Jan and Zuzka Rostlinka<\/h3>
Reader discussions<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”14px||14px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#fffbf1″ custom_padding=”28px|30px|28px|30px|true|true” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” global_colors_info=”{}”]
A participant\u2019s account on Hedv\u00e1bn\u00e1 stezka<\/h3>