What is an iboga retreat?

An iboga retreat is a guided ceremonial experience using the root bark of the iboga plant, traditionally practiced within the Bwiti spiritual tradition of Gabon. ETÉREO offers medically-supported and lineage-respecting retreats that combine ritual, integration, and deep personal healing.

When held in a proper container with medical supervision and thorough screening, iboga can be safe and transformative. At ETÉREO, we conduct detailed health assessments and have medical staff onsite during your retreat.

How do I know if I’m a good candidate for an iboga retreat?

Eligibility is based on your physical health, mental health history, and personal intentions. We require all guests to complete a comprehensive medical screening and intake process to determine readiness.

What happens during an iboga ceremony?

Iboga ceremonies at ETÉREO are held in darkness and silence, rooted in Bwiti tradition. You’ll be supported by experienced guides and medical personnel, with deep integration support before and after.

What is Bwiti and how is it connected to iboga?

Bwiti is a spiritual tradition from Gabon that uses iboga as a sacred sacrament. Our retreats honor this lineage with deep respect, reciprocity, and guidance from trained facilitators initiated into the tradition.

How should I prepare for an iboga retreat?

Preparation includes physical, emotional, and energetic readiness. You’ll receive a full preparation guide, dietary recommendations, and support from our team in the weeks leading up to your retreat.

What kind of support do I get after the retreat?

Integration is a vital part of the process. ETÉREO provides post-retreat support through 1-on-1 integration calls, suggested practices, and optional community check-ins.

Iboga Retreat - Todos Santos, Mexico

TESTIMONIALS

Elise, 2025

“My experience was nothing short of transformative. THE ETÉREO STAFF made me feel completely supporteD. Their attentiveness and deep care created a space where I felt safe to engage with the journey.”

Adam, 2025

“I left looking and feeling like a new person. I’m more hopeful and happier than I’ve ever been. My inner child was healed and I learned to love that child.”

Chris, November 2024

Milton, October 2024

Tyler, June 2025

Zoe, April 2025

What People Are Saying

“My experience at ETÉREO’s iboga retreat was truly life changing. I had a feeling after talking to Paije before the retreat that it would be the perfect container for me to experience iboga; what I experienced exceeded my expectations. THe most impactful part of my experience with ETÉREO was The medicine provided in the ceremonial and bwiti influenced container. And the people, the facilitators and the other attendees. Iboga was incredible, beautiful, interactive, and challenging. I had visions I will never forget and a long conversation with this truth."

I left the iboga retreat with so many gifts: freedom from anxiety and knowing how to feel fear without it turning into pain. I was able to get off of three medications before the retreat that were treating chronic pain and I have been pain free since the retreat. I feel like I was reborn into my life and have new, fear-free eyes that can see the beauty in my life and connect with something to enjoy about every moment. I am also leaving with clarity about why I have carried some of the burdens I have; I also have new clarity about where I want to go looking-forward.”

— HANNAH, 2025

“An iboga retreat at ETÉREO was highly recommended to me by a friend who is very well connected in the medicine community. I recently completed a week long retreat with Paije and her team. They create and maintain an extremely safe and comfortable space before, during, and after the retreat. They are very thorough in checking medical histories to ensure participants’ safety as well. They schedule an intro call, a group call before the retreat, group call after, and an integration call after. They work with you to help make sure your intentions are reached.

I’ve been on other retreats that offer no follow up whatsoever, so it’s nice to see the support that they continue to offer. We had plenty of informative talks and all of the facilitators were so supportive throughout the journey. The property we stayed at was beautiful and the food cooked by chef Paul was delicious. They are all extremely knowledgeable individuals with amazing energy and I’d definitely recommend Etereo for anyone looking to make positive changes to their life.”

— JON, 2025

“My experience at Etéreo was nothing short of transformative. The staff made me feel completely supported - emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Their attentiveness and deep care created a space where I felt safe to engage with the journey. The accomodations were beautiful and calming, designed to foster rest and reflection. All meals provided were thoughtfully prepared, nourishing, and delicious. I'm deeply grateful for everything Etéreo offered and would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking a healing and intentional retreat.”

— Kelly, 2025

“Earlier this year, attended an Iboga ceremony at a women’s retreat organized by Paije and her team. Having been in many plant ceremonies in the past I was struck by how luxurious the facilities were and the care they put in every detail. Once the journey began, I couldn’t be more grateful for all of the care and comforts that allowed me to rest and process while in a very vulnerable state. I felt guided with gentleness and respect by everyone, especially Paije and Ixchel who were always available and attentive with their wisdom and clear guidance, while giving me ample space to process on my own. The whole process was extremely vulnerable for me, I felt humbled (and tumbled) by the medicine, but I always felt safe and cared for. I could tell Paije, Ixchel and their assistants took their job and the medicine very seriously and knew the way it works on the mind and soul levels, which gave me comfort in difficult moments. I could see how deeply they are committed to the Bwiti path and wisdom that holds it all together.

Fletcher was present and supportive with his gentle and respectful presence in key moments (and offering support in my mother language, Spanish!) And Paul fed us with nourishing and rich foods. It was a powerful retreat, it’s taking me a long time to integrate it, but I feel I shed years and years of pain and grief, which is allowing me to get more clear on who I am, without all the extra emotional weight. What a relief! I will come back to this medicine when Im ready to go to the next level.

I feel so much respect for Paije’s work and her dedication to being impeccable in her transmission and guidance while holding space for such life changing medicine. Thank you! Bassé!

— ALE, 2024

“I had the extraordinary privilege of attending an iboga retreat with ETÉREO, and am moved to tears by how transformative my experience was. Iboga is so incredibly powerful, and to sit with the wisdom of that master plant teacher along with the devoted care of Paije, Fletcher, Ixchel and their team, was a gift to my mind, heart, body and soul, that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Psychedelic medicine work can be very delicate and nuanced, and to find safe, trustworthy, ethical providers is no small feat.

ETÉREO’s commitment to health and safety is remarkable, and they provided me with expert, personalized medical support during the preparation period, They were so attuned to my needs - physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Every detail from luxury accommodations, beautiful, nourishing meals, ceremonial, and integration support, was curated with such loving intention, and I felt so held, supported, and inspired through out my experience.

The food was a magical journey on it's own. Chef Paul put so much love, creativity, and intention into the beautiful meals he provided, and my body and soul felt so nourished with every delicious bite. Food and dining in community can be medicine too, and I loved the ritual of sharing nurturing meals and conversation in an intimate family-style setting. Restorative foods were also provided during recovery days, and I so appreciated the opportunity to rest, be with myself, and replenish with soup in bed. Eating soup in bed is one of my greatest pleasures, haha.

I would Absolutely recommend ETÉREO, 100%. Psychedelic medicine work can be such delicate territory, and set and setting are paramount. Paije, Fletcher, Ixchel, and their whole team hold space for every part of the journey with reverence, integrity, care, and JOY! It is an honor, and truly inspiring, to be in relationship with people who do such powerful work. They do it with grace, humility, and such beautiful style..., I am so, SO grateful to know these wonderful human beings who have helped me root back to my strength and truth, time and again. So much LOVE!”