CASA DEL MAESTRO

AYAHUASCA RETREATS + PLANT MEDICINE DIETAS

Welcome to the Casa!

A family-run ayahuasca plant medicine center in the lineage of Maestro Don Alberto Torres Davila.

We offer safe, transformational experiences with ayahuasca and plant medicine dietas. Our approach is down-to-earth. Groups are small, with a maximum of 14 participants. Accommodations are simple, clean, and comfortable. The local environment and our strong medicine lends to slowing down and going deeper.

Maestro Don Alberto

OUR PROGRAMS

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  • Mature Ayahuasca vine cut fresh at Casa Del Maestro

    Ayahuasca Retreats

    Experience an in-depth healing journey with ayahuasca, one of the world’s most potent plant medicines. Held in a safe, tranquil and comfortable jungle setting, you are fully supported before, during and after. A foundational, transformative experience with ayahuasca.

    9-Day 5 Ceremony Retreats

  • Plant Medicine Dieta tree barks from Maestro Alberto

    Plant Medicine Diets

    Immerse yourself in the essential tradition of plant medicine dieta. Establish personal connection and learn directly from the master plant spirits in conjunction with ayahuasca. Led by a renowned maestro palero and a team of professional, skilled facilitators.

    9-Day & 11-Day Journeys

  • A handful of Sanango roots! A very powerful medicine teacher.

    Sanango Diets

    Sanango is a master cleansing and healing plant that initiates powerful change in all aspects of one’s life. We primarily work with Uchu Sanango, and the Chiric variety is also available. Sanango is a strong dieta and recommended for those who have previous dieting experience.

    13-Day Dietas

  • Mapacho Tobacco Medicine, in log form freshly cut

    Tobacco Diets

    Jungle tobacco known as mapacho is a powerful cleanser, fortifier, and teacher plant. It has been utilized for physical healing and gaining spiritual strength and wisdom for centuries. Foundational medicine plant in the Amazon. Recommended for experienced dieters.

    13-Day Dietas

We offer safe, transformational experiences that help people heal, find meaning, and live better lives.

ALL RETREATS INCLUDE
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  • Ayahuasca ceremonies led by Maestro Don Alberto and our experienced medicine team

  • Facilitation and support before, during, and after ceremonies

  • Spanish to English and Russian translation (when available)

  • Private room accommodations in shared lodging with shared bathrooms

  • All meals prepared onsite with fresh, local ingredients

  • Daily cleaning with laundry and linen service

  • Local transportation from Iquitos to Casa Del Maestro and back

  • Participate in cooking ayahuasca and with plant medicine preparation

  • Group discussions, sharing, and integration sessions

  • Jungle hikes and river excursions (when available)

The Maestro relaxing at the Casa

We value tradition.

Don Alberto comes from a long lineage of plant medicine healers. He is highly-regarded by both locals & Westerners. He has over 50 years of plant medicine experience & has been working with foreigners for over two decades. Our ceremonies & plant diets are guided within Maestro Alberto’s lineage, as taught to him by his elders, & they by their ancestors.

Small groups, deep connection.

Our max guest capacity is fourteen. The small-group environment facilitates a deeper connection with the plants, oneself & one’s intentions. The Maestros & facilitators offer support, guidance & help make the experience personal, meaningful & transformative. The community that forms throughout the week plays a vital role in how each persons journey develops & deepens.

A fresh ayahuasca vine from Casa Del Maestro

Clean medicine, real results.

Our ayahuasca is clean, potent & made fresh at the center. We include plants grown by Maestro Alberto & his family, as well as medicinal tree barks harvested from the surrounding jungle. Guests are invited to participate & learn more about the preparation process, from raw plants to refined brew.

A beautiful tree at Casa Del Maestro. Sometimes buffalo hangout underneath.

Safe space, professional care.

We offer medicine in a safe, authentic environment. You will be immersed in local Peruvian life. Accommodations are simple, clean & comfortable, & our staff takes care to meet each person’s needs. Ceremonies & plant dietas are supported by an experienced team committed to helping people effectively navigate, learn about & gain real benefit from the ayahuasca experience.

WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
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  • “Maestro creates a profound, significant, life-altering experience that no language can effectively communicate. And no language is necessary for the experience. Pure. Medicine.

    Humbled. Grateful. Healed.”

    — Molly, Business Owner (Seattle, USA)

  • “Under the guidance of Maestro Alberto, Maestro Eliseo and Matthew - who is not only an apprentice and translates but most of all makes sure that everyone feels good, talks to everyone, listens patiently and supports - we had an amazing unique time! I cannot express in words how grateful I am!“

    — Doris L., Teacher, Germany

  • “Maestro Alberto's medicine is the real deal and there is no substitute. Matthew's consummate professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to providing a safe experience from beginning to end created the security I needed as a woman traveling alone and seeking healing for trauma. I wouldn’t go anywhere else for ayahuasca.”

    - Lindsay V., Maine, USA

  • “I had an amazing and transformational experience. Perfect experience for much needed momentum in the forward direction. Thank you Maestro Alberto, Maestro Eliseo, Matt and the rest of the wonderful staff at Casa Del Maestro!“

    — Dave, from Canada

  • “Unbelievable experience! The medicine and tradition carried by Maestro Alberto and his team is utterly breathtaking. My work here has profoundly changed my life in so many beautiful and indescribable ways. Muchas gracias!”

    — Tysn B. (Portland, USA)

  • “I just got back from doing two dietas, Sanango and Tobacco. It was a wonderful experience, surrounded by Don Alberto and his family, his many animals, and the rainforest. I felt very safe and comfortable the whole time. It really is an amazing place.“

    — Rob, Teacher (California, USA)

  • “Maestro exploded all the cells out of my body in a burst of light, then reconfigured them . . . I don’t have the words! But I would 100% do it again!”

    — Madeline, Business Owner and Healer (Sedona, USA)

  • “I have changed considerably since my first ceremony with Maestro Don Alberto. Maestros Don Alberto, Eliseo, and Matt have provided a medicine space that is supportive, safe, and free of judgement. I am happy and forever grateful to call Casa Del Maestro my second home and family. I’ll be back for a Sanango dieta!”

    — Charlotte (Chicago, USA)

  • “Alberto and Matthew provide a safe space. The surroundings are peaceful, natural and evidently authentic. Ayahuasca was healing in a way I don't believe I could have gotten otherwise or elsewhere. The way out is inwards never resonated with me so profoundly. Oh, and the food there is delicious!”

    — Noshia M.

  • “Maestro Alberto Torres Davila is a shaman in the truest sense of the word. Apprentice Matt Toussaint is the best and makes the journey most enjoyable and easier. The staff are kind and considerate and take care of all our needs. Highly recommended for all, it is safe and comfortable.”

    — Arnold E.

  • “What an epic journey to the origins of Maestro Alberto's plant medicines. Everything was great about this trip. The people, the medicine, the hospitality. The tranquility. This was a transformational experience I didn't expect, which I am forever grateful for. Thank you Alberto, Eliseo, Matt and all of Alberto's family for making this possible.”

    — Pal T.

  • “I felt at home the entire time of my stay. Met friends I will keep in touch with forever, explored myself and left with clarity. Being with maestro, his family and Matt was the perfect ending to my year. I’m now starting the new year feeling like the Olympic version of myself. If you can, give yourself that!”

    — Nancy M.

  • “Fantastic trip! The staff was great as were the accommodations. If you are seeking an authentic experience working with plant medicines, you cannot get more real than Case Del Maestro and their knowledge of the traditions and medicines.”

    — Matt E., USA

  • “The retreat was incredibly beautiful. It was a very authentic experience held in a safe and supportive container. Grateful to Matt, Anna and Maestro Don Alberto and his son Eliseo for holding such wonderful space. Highly recommended.”

    — Nikita K., from the World

  • “Casa Del Maestro is an oasis of safety and sanity in a crazy world. Surrounded by Don Alberto's family, animals, and jungle outside the village of Jenaro Herrera, this retreat provided a welcome respite and slow down from the fast pace of California Bay Area life. I have attended three retreats here now, and they were all well worth it.”

    — Robert R., USA

  • “Working with Maestro don Alberto, Maestro Eliseo, Matt and Anya has been a life-changing experience. Their medicine is profoundly deep, brilliant, and, above all, safe. I have explored ayahuasca medicine circles for five years, and I cannot recommend them highly enough.”

    — Ryan C., Author, USA

RESOURCES
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  • Preparation for Ayahuasca

    Preparation

    See our recommended practices and useful tips for getting your mind, body, and spirit ready to meet the medicine.

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  • FAQs Ayahuasca Retreat Peru

    FAQs

    Check out our FAQ section for answers to common questions about ayahuasca, plant medicine, and the Casa.

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  • Guests on the river near Casa del Maestro in Peru

    Travel & Logistics

    Detailed information on how to get here, when to book flights, what to do about COVID, hotels, local culture, and more.

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  • Sunrise at Casa Del Maestro ayahuasca center

    Itinerary

    Itineraries for our 9-day and 12-day retreats that include ceremonies, jungle trips, integration activities, and more.

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  • Dietary guidelines at Casa del Maestro ayahuasca center

    Dietary Guidelines

    Learn what to eat, what to avoid, and other diet-specific info to be best prepared & informed.

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  • Medical Guidelines

    Learn about the medical requirements to safely participate in ayahuasca ceremonies at the Casa.

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  • Integration at Casa del Maestro

    Integration

    An overview of how the process unfolds after ayahuasca. See what the Casa offers and how we approach integration.

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RETREAT GALLERY
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Maestro Alberto walking in the jungle near Casa Del Maestro Ayahuasca center in Peru
Guests on the river at Casa del Maestro ayahuasca center in Peru
Guest with the giant Lupuna tree near Casa del Maestro ayahuasca center in Peru
Eliseo cooking ayahuasca at Casa Del Maestro retreat center in Peru
Retreat group 2023 at Casa Del Maestro ayahuasca plant medicine center in Peru
Ayahuasca cooking at Casa del Maestro ayahuasca center in Peru
Guest harvesting Sanango at Casa del Maestro ayahuasca center in Peru
Guest swimming near Casa del Maestro ayahuasca center in Peru
Matt in a canoe near Casa del Maestro ayahuasca center in Peru
Retreat group at Casa del Maestro ayahuasca retreat center in Peru
Guests at Casa del Maestro ayahuasca center in Peru
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Guests with growing ayahuasca vine at Casa del Maestro in Peru
Anna with a tree at Casa del Maestro plant medicine center in Peru
Maestro Alberto and Matt Toussaint at Casa Del Maestro Ayahuasca Center

Maestro Don Alberto Torres Davila is a highly regarded Maestro Curandero, Palero, and Ayahuasquero.

He has shared plant medicine with people from all over the world, from dozens of countries, cultures, and backgrounds. He lives and works on his land, and continues to practice pura medicina.