Indigenous Culture Retreats
Immerse Yourself in the Life of the Amazon Tribes

The wisdom of the Indigenous cultures of the Amazon is vast and yet because of western influence, many of the traditions and rituals and wisdom of the indigenous ancestors is at risk of being lost forever. The Foundation supports the preservation of indigenous culture through the organization and promotion of the Indigenous Culture Retreats. The retreats give participants the amazing opportunity to live in the village with the indigenous people, although in accomodations slightly higher than the tribal standards, where they will learn about various aspects of that tribes culture.

Participants experience first hand how the indigenous people live in harmony with their environment. They will learn tribals methods used to make clothing, to plant and tend to gardens, orchards, and plantations, to hunt for wild animals, to prepare authentic meals, and to make traditional jewelry. They will also listen to stories, learn some of the indigenous language, their songs, their dances, and participants will be invited to take part in a traditional ceremony. Emphasis will also be on plant medicines, and participants will learn the indigenous philosophy on healing, and see demonstrations of plant preparations. They will also see the effects of current western influence, and can serve as guides for them as they attempt to navigate a rapidly-changing world.

The indigenous people of the Amazon need our help to develop a new lifestyle that enables them to continue to live the way their ancestors had for millenia, in a more modern reality that their world has never known. Their wisdom is profound, yet simple. They have little in foreigner's eyes, yet at the same time we feel that they have so much, for they enjoy their lives and smile as if they have all they need and more. We have so much to learn from them, but unfortunately, many people from our culture have led them to believe that we know better than them, and that need to learn from us how to live. As more and more global events unfold it becoming crystal clear that it is our culture that must learn, for we are ignorant to the the truths that are all to obvious to the indiginous people of the earth.

By attending the retreat you are helping to preserve the indigenous wisdom and because of the profound effect living with an authentic indigenous tribe in the Amazon will have on you, you will then begin to spread the wisdom that stayed with you, by telling others, sharing your pictures, stories, and ideas. The indigenous people are real people, just like us, but they live in a culture that has not yet lost its way. With your help, the indigenous communities will continue to follow their ancestral path, for they will understand the importance of their traditions and tribal knowledge. Your interest can remind them of their ancient wisdom.