Conflicted Between 1 Week at Soltara or 3 Weeks at Paojilhuasca
Hi everyone,
I’m currently looking for a retreat for my first Ayahuasca experience and would really appreciate perspectives from people who have attended either Soltara or Paojilhuasca.
I feel genuinely conflicted between the two options.
On one hand, Soltara seems incredibly safe, structured, professional, and emotionally supportive. Part of me feels that this kind of environment could help me surrender more deeply without being distracted by concerns around safety, logistics, or overwhelm.
At the same time, I wonder whether one week and multiple ceremonies in a relatively larger group would give me enough time to properly process and integrate each experience before moving into the next one.
For those who attended Soltara: did you feel like the pace, time, and level of support were enough for deeper emotional work?
On the other hand, I’m also considering spending around 3 weeks at Paojilhuasca. It really seems like my vibe. The idea of disconnecting for longer, being in the jungle, slowing down, reflecting, and having more time for integration feels potentially more transformative to me. Regardless of comfort.
But I also recognize that a more raw and less structured environment could be challenging for a first experience, especially since I’m approaching this from a place of wanting real healing rather than adventure or curiosity.
My intention is to work through long-standing fear, anxiety, shame, and emotional heaviness that I feel I’ve carried for years.
I’d really appreciate any honest perspectives from people who have experience with either retreat, especially if you went there seeking deep emotional healing rather than just exploration.
Thank you.