San Pedro and African Sweat Lodge Retreat*
Saturday 6th September 11.00 to Sunday 12.00
Join us for a transformative journey at the “San Pedro and African Sweat Lodge Retreat” held at the breathtaking Sanctuary of the Heart, nestled along the serene riverbanks of Glenferness, Johannesburg. This exclusive retreat is designed for only ten participants, providing an intimate setting for profound healing and personal growth. For R3400, you will enjoy accommodation, nourishing meals, sacred medicines, and expert facilitation, ensuring a holistic and rejuvenating experience.
Upon arrival, we will embrace the healing power of San Pedro on a beautiful spring day. This sacred plant medicine invites you to explore the wonders of nature through gentle walks and communal sharing, creating an atmosphere of connection and introspection. WE will also dip deeply into the healing properties of live singing and sacred song. The experience is enhanced with the use of Řape, a traditional Brazilian snuff known for its cleansing properties, offering clarity and focus as we embark on this journey together.
As the sun sets, we will gather for a powerful fire ceremony, a sacred ritual where we will release what no longer serves us. This symbolic act of letting go paves the way for renewal and transformation. After the ceremony, we will retire to our magnificent river house commune, complete with a refreshing pool, for a restful night in preparation for our next day’s experience.
The following day, we will undergo the symbolic rebirth in the African sweat lodge, a rite of passage that cleanses the spirit and rejuvenates the soul. This ancient practice promotes deep healing through steam, song, and prayer, allowing you to emerge renewed and revitalized. Together, we will leave this beautiful setting with a profound sense of clarity, purpose, and connection to ourselves and each other.
Our organization is renowned for its thoughtful and powerful space holding, ensuring that every participant feels safe, supported, and cherished throughout the retreat. We invite you to seize this opportunity to immerse yourself in a sacred experience that promises not only healing but also a deeper understanding of yourself and your connection to the world around you.
*About the Medicines:*
1. *San Pedro:* This sacred cactus, traditionally used by indigenous cultures, is known for its powerful healing properties. San Pedro opens the heart and mind, promoting introspection and emotional release, allowing participants to connect with their true selves and the natural world. Its effects can lead to profound insights and a sense of unity with all living beings.
2. *African Sweat Lodge:* This ancient practice is a deeply spiritual and physical cleansing ritual. Participants enter the lodge to experience heat, steam, and darkness, which facilitate introspection and healing. Guided by songs and prayers, the sweat lodge offers a space for emotional release, renewal, and connection to the earth's energy, fostering a sense of rebirth.
3. *Řape:* A traditional Brazilian snuff made from ground tobacco and other sacred plants, Řape is used for spiritual cleansing and clarity. It helps to clear the mind, enhance focus, and deepen the connection to the spirit. The use of Řape in our retreat will complement the other medicines, providing a holistic approach to healing and transformation.
Join us on this extraordinary journey of self-discovery and renewal. Reserve your spot today and be among the first to experience the magic of the San Pedro and African Sweat Lodge Retreat!
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Extra Info
**Your Facilitators**
***Meet Washington Mugariri: The Song Weaver Guiding Souls Home***
Washington Mugariri is a respected song weaver, muthi medicine man, and space holder whose work bridges ancient African wisdom with global spiritual traditions. With nearly two decades devoted to music and healing, Washington carries over 3,000 sacred songs—each one a living prayer, a frequency for transformation, and a tool for remembering. Whether through traditional sweat lodge ceremonies, plant medicine rituals, or sound healing sessions, he creates safe, grounded spaces where seekers can release, reconnect, and realign with their true selves.
His journey into spiritual service began after a life-changing plant medicine experience that awakened his calling. From that moment, he committed to walking alongside others in their healing journeys, supporting vision quests and facilitating powerful rites of passage. As a Daimista in the Santo Daime tradition, Washington channels the sacred vine through music and prayer, merging structure with spirit, and guiding people through the depths of healing with humility and grace. His ceremonies are not performances—they are deeply intentional spaces of transformation rooted in ancestral rhythm and sacred sound.
Beyond ceremony, Washington is an experienced mediator and creative problem solver, known for his calm presence and intuitive guidance in moments of tension or uncertainty. Whether working one-on-one or with groups, he brings empathy, clarity, and a unique ability to weave healing into sound, silence, and space. For those seeking a guide who walks with integrity, depth, and devotion, Washington offers more than a service—he offers a return to self, spirit, and soul.
***Nathan Raaths***
I’m not your typical healer, but my unconventional path has made me highly effective. It took me over a decade to accept my calling, often doubting myself. Yet, each time I was ready to quit, I experienced breakthroughs with clients that reinforced my purpose.
My personal suffering has prepared me to understand the depths of despair. I made a promise to myself during my darkest times to help others find the courage, acceptance, and love they need to heal. For the past 13 years, I've been dedicated to this mission. I specialize in working with individuals who are deeply hurt and struggling. My role is in spiritual crisis management, guiding clients through their most challenging moments until they no longer need my help.
I help facilitate the spaces of death and rebirth in people’s lives, blending my love for God, the wisdom from my own experiences, and a promise I made to myself. I often receive inner messages and guidance on how to help those who come to me.
If you think you can't be helped, I’d be honored to try. My heart lies with the black sheep, the way showers, the mind expanders. I hope to be a light in the darkness when you need it most. I founded the Mad Hatters Contemporary Shamanic Community and co-founded Wake Circle. I’ve also studied combat arts most of my life, earning a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, among others. My specialties are Ayahuasca, psilocybin, and MDMA therapy.
[Visit Nathan's Website](
http://www.nathanraaths.co.za)
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