A Philosophy of Care and Depth: Why We Choose Small Groups

At Seven Retreats, we understand the work with master plants deeply. We are a group of people with years of experience and study who have walked this path together for many years, working with ancestral medicines.

The work Seven offers is of therapeutic quality, with a special emphasis on spiritual depth and on physical, mental and emotional health. We understand that over the 7 days, guests go through deep healing, and that they may feel vulnerable during the process. For that reason, caring for each guest’s state is our priority. Safety and respect for our guests is non-negotiable at Seven.

For this and several other reasons, we have decided not to work with large groups – unlike the current trend of retreats that operate to make money with big groups without the care these practices require.

Our approach is safe. Every guest receives a medical screening before the retreat to make sure they can undergo treatment with master plants. Quality facilitation and experienced facilitators and staff are fundamental to us, which is why we do not work with volunteers who do not know how to care for our guests. The work of our maestros is deep and authentic: they have more than 40 years of experience on this path, and only lineage maestros – who have spent years sharing their wisdom with the world – serve the medicine.

Choosing to work with small groups is an ethical commitment, to make sure that every person who comes to our home has a safe, dignified and truly transformative experience.

Deep healing flourishes in a small, safe, intimate and caring environment. The bonds formed in small groups often grow into lasting friendships and support networks that endure over time, long after guests return home.

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