Jesse Peery, SOUTH AFRICA

3 months shamanic plant dieta apprenticeship retreat, PERU

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I can hardly imagine that I’ve come to the end of my time here, as it has become my home, my sanctuary, over these past 3 months and how perfect a day today has been, to share this day with the extended family of Robert & Eloida. This delicious food and the love which has been my support and foundation through the good times and rough times. I remember when I arrived, everything felt so strange, so very far from home. I despaired the first week that I would be able to make such a difficult journey possible. To say that I am a different person today would be an understatement. What I have learned from Don Guido, Don Clever, Don Marcel, Don Robert and Doña Eloida and Oliver has changed me, changed my perception of myself and the world in which I live. It helped to break down the barriers of fear, of perception and within myself. Without Mashico‘s comforting food, I never would have made it! Without Eloida & Robert expert care, I never would have made it. But what made it special are the dear friendship I have made. More like a beautiful family, because that’s what you all gave to me. Your hearts. That’s priceless.

Most importantly is Clever’s guidance, support, care and friendship. You truly are the tree from which many branches grow and prosper. The giving tree.

I hope and pray that your vision for this place finds deep roots and is going strong for many many years to come. And I hope that I have helped in some minor way. To add my voice, my continuous support. Thank you for always looking out for me, and sharing your amazing knowledge of plants!!

With arms outstretched to all of you, for many years to come.

All my love and blessings,